WBC Exhibition Games Catch All Thread

[Rally Monkey]

Nice job. This is the best World Baseball Classic resource on the web.

[USA09]

It's kind of interesting to see Mexico play two games with the Diamondbacks.

Late February-Early March (exact dates to be confirmed, but all games at Tokyo Dome)
Japan vs. Yomiuri Giants
S. Korea vs. Yomiuri Giants
Taiwan vs. Yomiuri Giants
China vs. Yomiuri Giants

3/3
Dominican Republic vs. Florida Marlins
Panama vs. Atlanta Braves
Canada vs. Toronto Blue Jays
United States vs. New York Yankees
Puerto Rico vs. Minnesota Twins
Italy vs. Washington Nationals
Venezuela vs. Detroit Tigers
Netherlands vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

3/4
Italy vs. Florida Marlins
Australia vs. Seattle Mariners
Canada vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Netherlands vs. Cincinnati Reds
Dominican Republic vs. Baltimore Orioles
United States vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Puerto Rico vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Panama vs Detroit Tigers
Venezuela vs. Houston Astros
South Africa vs. Los Angeles Angels
Mexico vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

3/5
Dominican Republic vs. St. Louis Cardinals
United States vs. Philadelphia Phillies
TBD vs. Texas Rangers
Australia vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Canada vs. New York Yankees
Puerto Rico vs. Boston Red Sox
Venezuela vs. Atlanta Braves
Netherlands vs. Minnesota Twins
Panama vs. Houston Astros
Mexico vs. Colorado Rockies
Italy vs. New York Mets
South Africa vs. Oakland Athletics

3/6
Australia vs. Chicago White Sox
Mexico vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

3/11
TBD vs. San Francisco Giants
TBD vs. San Diego Padres

3/12
TBD vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
TBD vs. Chicago Cubs

Unknown Date
Australia vs. Taiwan (Series)

[Roger]

This is the final schedule:

Tuesday, March 3
Dominican Republic vs. Florida @ Jupiter
Italy vs. Washington @ Viera
Panama vs. Atlanta @ Disney
Venezuela vs. Detroit @ Lakeland
USA vs. New York Yankees @ Tampa
Canada vs. Toronto @ Dunedin
Netherlands vs. Pittsburgh @ Bradenton
Puerto Rico vs. Minnesota @ Lee County

Wednesday, March 4
Dominican Republic vs. Baltimore @ Ft. Lauderdale
Italy vs. Florida @ Jupiter
Venezuela vs. Houston @ Kissimmee
Panama vs. Detroit @ Lakeland
Canada vs. Philadelphia @ Clearwater
USA vs. Toronto @ Dunedin
Netherlands vs. Cincinnati @ Sarasota (6:05 p.m.)
Puerto Rico vs. Tampa Bay @ Port Charlotte
Mexico vs. Arizona @ Tucson (5:05 p.m.)
South Africa vs. LA Angels @ Tempe
Australia vs. Seattle @ Peoria (n)

Thursday, March 5
Dominican Republic vs. St. Louis @ Jupiter (2:05 p.m.)
Italy vs. New York Mets @ Port St. Lucie
Panama vs. Houston @ Kissimmee
Venezuela vs. Atlanta @ Disney (2:05 p.m.)
Washington vs. Detroit @ Lakeland
Canada vs. New York Yankees @ Tampa
USA vs. Philadelphia @ Clearwater (12:05 p.m.)
Puerto Rico vs. Boston @ Ft. Myers (12:05 p.m.)
Netherlands vs. Minnesota @ Lee County (2:05 p.m.)
Mexico vs. Colorado @ Tucson
South Africa vs. Oakland (ss) @ Phoenix
Australia vs. Milwaukee @ Maryvale

Friday, March 6
Mexico vs. Arizona @ Tucson
Australia vs. Chicago White Sox @ Glendale

Wednesday, March 11
Asia A vs. San Francisco @ Scottsdale
Asia B vs. San Diego @ Peoria (n)

Thursday, March 12
Asia A vs. Chicago Cubs @ Mesa
Asia B vs. LA Dodgers @ Glendale

[USA09]

Thanks for the info Roger on which Asia team will be playing who for the MLB exhibition games on the 11th and 12th.

Late February-Early March (exact dates to be confirmed, but all games at Tokyo Dome)
Japan vs. Yomiuri Giants
S. Korea vs. Yomiuri Giants
Taiwan vs. Yomiuri Giants
China vs. Yomiuri Giants

Tuesday, March 3rd
Dominican Republic vs. Florida Marlins
Panama vs. Atlanta Braves
Canada vs. Toronto Blue Jays
United States vs. New York Yankees
Puerto Rico vs. Minnesota Twins
Italy vs. Washington Nationals
Venezuela vs. Detroit Tigers
Netherlands vs. Pittsburgh Pirates

Wednesday, March 4th
Italy vs. Florida Marlins
Australia vs. Seattle Mariners
Canada vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Netherlands vs. Cincinnati Reds
Dominican Republic vs. Baltimore Orioles
United States vs. Toronto Blue Jays
Puerto Rico vs. Tampa Bay Rays
Panama vs Detroit Tigers
Venezuela vs. Houston Astros
South Africa vs. Los Angeles Angels
Mexico vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Thursday, March 5th
Dominican Republic vs. St. Louis Cardinals
United States vs. Philadelphia Phillies
Australia vs. Milwaukee Brewers
Canada vs. New York Yankees
Puerto Rico vs. Boston Red Sox
Venezuela vs. Atlanta Braves
Netherlands vs. Minnesota Twins
Panama vs. Houston Astros
Mexico vs. Colorado Rockies
Italy vs. New York Mets
South Africa vs. Oakland Athletics

Friday, March 6th
Australia vs. Chicago White Sox
Mexico vs. Arizona Diamondbacks

Wednesday, March 11th
Asia A vs. San Francisco Giants
Asia B vs. San Diego Padres

Thursday, March 12th
Asia B vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Asia A vs. Chicago Cubs

Unknown Date
Australia vs. Taiwan (Series)

[chendd]

Unknown Date
Australia vs. Taiwan (Series)

Feb. 7 Arrival into Perth (arrive at about midnight)
Feb. 8 Practice
Feb. 9 Practice
Feb. 10 Game v Perth
Feb. 11 Game v Perth
Feb. 12 Game v Perth
Feb. 13 Game v Perth
Feb. 14 Game v Perth
Feb. 15 Transfer to Melbourne (13:30 depart and arrive 19:00)
Feb. 16 Game Vs. Victoria
Feb. 17 Game VS. Victoria
Feb. 18 Game VS. Victoria
Feb. 19 Game VS. Victoria (Afternoon game)
Feb. 20 Departure back to Taiwan (08:50 Am flight)

[chendd]

2/24 18:00 Netherlands vs University of South Florida @Red McEwen Field

2/28 11:00 China vs Yomiuri Giants
18:00 Japan vs Saitama Seibu Lions

3/1 11:00 China vs Saitama Seibu Lions
18:00 Japan vs Yomiuri Giants

3/2 11:00 Korea vs Saitama Seibu Lions
18:00 Taiwan vs Yomiuri Giants

3/3 11:00 Taiwan vs Saitama Seibu Lions
18:00 Korea vs Yomiuri Giants

[USA09]

Solid info chendd, do you have any links? Where did you get this from? Thanks!

[chendd]

Solid info chendd, do you have any links? Where did you get this from? Thanks!

South Florida to Play Netherlands National Team

Asian WBC Exhibition Games (in Chinese)

Australia vs. Taiwan (Series)
Mail to Baseball WA

[USA09]

ALL TIMES U.S. CENTRAL
Tuesday, February 10th
Taiwan vs. Perth Heat

Wednesday, February 11th
Taiwan vs. Perth Heat

Thursday, February 12th
Taiwan vs. Perth Heat

Friday, February 13th
Taiwan vs. Perth Heat

Saturday, February 14th
Taiwan vs. Perth Heat

Monday, February 16th
Taiwan vs. Victoria Aces

Tuesday, February 17th
Twiwan vs. Victoria Aces

Wednesday, February 18th
Taiwan vs. Victoria Aces

Thursday, February 19th
Taiwan vs. Victoria Aces

Tuesday, February 24th
Netherlands vs. South Florida Bulls - 5:00 PM
Australia vs. Japan

Wednesday, February 25th
Australia vs. Japan

Friday, February 27th
China vs. Yomiuri Giants - 8:00 PM

Saturday, February 28th
Japan vs. Saitama Seibu Lions - 3:00 AM
China vs. Saitama Seibu Lions - 8:00 PM

Sunday, March 1st
Japan vs. Yomiuri Giants - 3:00 AM
Korea vs. Saitama Seibu Lions - 8:00 PM

Monday, March 2nd
Taiwan vs. Yomiuri Giants - 3:00 AM
Taiwan vs. Saitama Seibu Lions - 8:00 PM

Tuesday, March 3rd
Korea vs. Yomiuri Giants - 3:00 AM
Dominican Republic vs. Florida Marlins - 12:05 PM
Panama vs. Atlanta Braves - 12:05 PM
Canada vs. Toronto Blue Jays - 12:05 PM
Puerto Rico vs. Minnesota Twins - 12:05 PM
Italy vs. Washington Nationals - 12:05 PM
Venezuela vs. Detroit Tigers - 12:05 PM
Netherlands vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - 12:05 PM
United States vs. New York Yankees - 12:15 PM

Wednesday, March 4th
Italy vs. Florida Marlins - 12:05 PM
Canada vs. Philadelphia Phillies - 12:05 PM
Dominican Republic vs. Baltimore Orioles - 12:05 PM
United States vs. Toronto Blue Jays - 12:05 PM
Panama vs Detroit Tigers - 12:05 PM
Venezuela vs. Houston Astros - 12:05 PM
South Africa vs. Los Angeles Angels - 2:05 PM
Netherlands vs. Cincinnati Reds - 5:05 PM
Mexico vs. Arizona Diamondbacks - 6:05 PM
Puerto Rico vs. Tampa Bay Rays - 6:05 PM
Australia vs. Seattle Mariners - 8:05 PM

Thursday, March 5th
Puerto Rico vs. Boston Red Sox - 11:05 AM
United States vs. Philadelphia Phillies 11:05 AM
Panama vs. Houston Astros - 12:05 PM
Italy vs. New York Mets - 12:10 PM
Canada vs. New York Yankees - 12:15 PM
Dominican Republic vs. St. Louis Cardinals - 1:05 PM
Venezuela vs. Atlanta Braves - 1:05 PM
Netherlands vs. Minnesota Twins - 1:05 PM
South Africa vs. Oakland Athletics - 2:05 PM
Australia vs. Milwaukee Brewers - 2:05 PM
Mexico vs. Colorado Rockies - 2:10 PM

Friday, March 6th
Australia vs. Chicago White Sox - 2:05 PM
Mexico vs. Arizona Diamondbacks - 2:05 PM

Wednesday, March 11th
Asia Pool Winner vs. San Francisco Giants - 3:05 PM
Asia Pool Runner-up vs. San Diego Padres - 9:05 PM

Thursday, March 12th
Asia Pool Winner vs. Chicago Cubs - 3:05PM
Asia Pool Runner-Up vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - 3:05 PM

[NewEnglandAmazins]

Colombian League (LCBP) president, Edinson Renteria is trying to boost up poor attendance by inviting Cuba to an exhibition series between the Colombian Champions and the Cuban National team. Renteria will be in Bogotá tomorrow meeting with Ambassador Julio César Guillén.

Article in Spanish: http://teamrenteria.info/teamrenteri...d=408&Itemid=1

[ShawnC]

So, any further analysis on the teams and their matches as done before USA09? You did a good summary before.

It looks like China has the short end of the stick - only two warm-ups when other teams have 3 and China is unlikely to feature in the warm-ups for the Asia pool winner and runner-up. Taiwan has 11 warm-ups! But none against Australia itself, pity. Would have been nice to see a series between Taiwan and Australia.

Also seems like Cuba won't be having much in the way of warm-ups.

[Richard]

I thought the Colombian league was doing better. Colombia has a long baseball history, but has produced very little in terms of MLB players. Better players will make the league stronger. Maybe a MLB will put an academy in Colombia like the Rays just did in Brazil. Colombia is now probably safer than Venezuela and MLB teams are leaving Venezuela.

[USA09]

Alright so here is where were at with all of the MLB exhibitions announced:

ALL TIMES CENTRAL

Australia
Australia has 3 games with MLB teams. They will also take on the Japan national team. Will they fit in a game or two with Taiwan?

2/24 Japan
2/25 Japan
3/4 Mariners - 8:05PM
3/5 Brewers - 2:05PM
3/6 White Sox - 2:05PM

Canada
Canada will play 3 games against MLB teams. Interestingly enough they are all against the same teams the United States will be playing before the WBC. Last time around Canada played the KIA Tigers, but I don't see anything happening along those lines this spring.

3/3 Blue Jays - 12:05PM
3/4 Phillies - 12:05PM
3/5 Yankees - 12:15PM

China
China only has two games scheduled with NPB teams. I don't see them scheduling any other games, but I guess it is possible.

2/27 Giants (NPB) - 8PM
2/28 Lions (NPB) - 8PM

Cuba
Still nothing official on the Cuba front. NewEnglandAmazins posted an article that noted the Columbian League is interested in having their champion host the Cuban squad in a series. Also, I haven't heard anything, but it's possible Cuba will play another series with Nicaragua.

Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic will play 3 games against MLB teams.

3/3 Marlins - 12:05PM
3/4 Orioles - 12:05PM
3/5 Cardinals - 1:05PM

Italy
Italy will play 3 games all against NL East opponents.

3/3 Nationals - 12:05PM
3/4 Marlins - 12:05PM
3/5 Mets - 12:10PM

Japan
Japan will play 2 games against NPB teams. I'm looking to see if they schedule a few more.

2/24 Australia
2/25 Australia
2/28 Lions (NPB) - 3AM
3/1 Giants (NPB) - 3AM

Korea
Like Japan, I'm expecting Korea to schedule another game or two.

3/1 Lions (NPB) - 8PM
3/3 Giants (NPB) - 3AM

Mexico
Mexico will camp out in Tucson as all 3 of their exhibitions against MLB teams will be played there.

3/4 Diamondbacks - 6:05PM
3/5 Rockies - 2:10PM
3/6 Diamondbacks - 2:05PM

Netherlands
Holland will play 3 games against MLB teams. They will also take on South Florida. I'll keep checking in with them to see if they add any additional games against college teams. Since they will be in the United States in February I think it's quite likely they will.

2/24 Bulls (NCAA) - 5PM
3/3 Pirates - 12:05PM
3/4 Reds - 5:05PM
3/5 Twins - 1:05PM

Panama
Panama has 3 exhibition games with MLB teams announced. Panama will be play all 3 teams against the same teams as Venezuela.

3/3 Braves - 12:05PM
3/4 Tigers - 12:05PM
3/5 Astros - 12:05PM

Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico will play 3 exhibition games against Grapefruit League teams. All 3 teams should provide solid competition.

3/3 Twins - 12:05PM
3/4 Rays - 6:05PM
3/5 Red Sox - 11:05PM

South Africa
South Africa will interestingly only play 2 exhibitions with MLB teams.

3/4 Angels - 2:05PM
3/5 Athletics - 2:05PM

Taiwan
Taiwan will be playing an incredible amount of exhibition games. Most of them will come against Australian club teams. I wouldn't be surprised if they schedule some more with either Australia or some Taiwan club teams.

2/10 Heat (Australia)
2/11 Heat (Australia)
2/12 Heat (Australia)
2/13 Heat (Australia)
2/14 Heat (Australia)
2/16 Aces (Australia)
2/17 Aces (Australia)
2/18 Aces (Australia)
2/19 Aces (Australia)
3/2 Giants (NPB) - 3AM
3/2 Lions (NPB) - 8PM

United States
The US will be playing 3 exhibitions against Grapefruit League teams. As mentioned before, they will be playing the same teams as Canada.

3/3 Yankees - 12:15PM
3/4 Blue Jays - 12:05PM
3/5 Phillies - 11:05PM

Venezuela
Venezeula will also be playing 3 exhibitions against Grapefruit League teams.

3/3 Tigers - 12:05PM
3/4 Astros - 12:05PM
3/5 Braves - 1:05PM

Also, I've noticed that I messed up a lot of the game times in one of my prior posts. I'll do my best to edit as many as I can find. Let me know if you pick up on any others I miss.

[USA09]

Japan and Australia will play two in February.

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-b...0081221wg.html

[chendd]

Japan and Australia will play two in February.

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-b...0081221wg.html

http://www.wbctr.jp/preseason/ (in Japanese)

2/24 19:00 Japan vs. Australia
2/25 18:00 Japan vs. Australia

[ShawnC]

No more news?

[USA09]

The second game played between Mexico and the Diamondbacks will be played in Mexico.

http://arizona.diamondbacks.mlb.com/...=.jsp&c_id=ari

[cuba_ball]

Cuba
Still nothing official on the Cuba front. NewEnglandAmazins posted an article that noted the Columbian League is interested in having their champion host the Cuban squad in a series. Also, I haven't heard anything, but it's possible Cuba will play another series with Nicaragua.

Cuba to play 6 games vs Pericos de Puebla of Mexican Summer League

[USA09]

Cuba to play 6 games vs Pericos de Puebla of Mexican Summer League

Awesome! Any idea when and where?

[cuba_ball]

Well the series stop Feb 8, Feb 9 manager annouced few days later go to Puebla (Mexico) to training and play in the altitude the city is 6561.66 ft over the level of sea almost like Mexico DF where the tournament is, watch out on this point the training and playing in the altitude to play after at level of sea you can find something here

[Roger]

The Netherlands will also play against:

21-02 vs Eckerd College (St. Petersburg) 18.00/19.00
22-02 vs Korean pro-team (Bradenton) 13.30
24-02 vs South Florida University (Tampa) 18.00

[SDL]

The Netherlands will also play against:

21-02 vs Eckerd College (St. Petersburg) 18.00/19.00
22-02 vs Korean pro-team (Bradenton) 13.30
24-02 vs South Florida University (Tampa) 18.00

I will be there!

[ShawnC]

So for the Netherlands, now it is:

Netherlands

2/21 Eckerd College (St. Petersburg) - 6PM?
2/22 Korean pro-team (Bradenton) -12:30PM?
2/24 Bulls (NCAA) - 5PM
3/3 Pirates - 12:05PM
3/4 Reds - 5:05PM
3/5 Twins - 1:05PM

[SDL]

So for the Netherlands, now it is:

Netherlands

2/21 Eckerd College (St. Petersburg) - 6PM?
2/22 Korean pro-team (Bradenton) -12:30PM?
2/24 Bulls (NCAA) - 5PM
3/3 Pirates - 12:05PM
3/4 Reds - 5:05PM
3/5 Twins - 1:05PM

2/21 Eckerd College (St. Petersburg) - 6 or 7 PM
2/22 Korean pro-team (Bradenton) -1:30PM
2/24 U/South Florida Bulls (NCAA) - 6 PM

All other times are correct

[ShawnC]

2/21 Eckerd College (St. Petersburg) - 6 or 7 PM
2/22 Korean pro-team (Bradenton) -1:30PM
2/24 U/South Florida Bulls (NCAA) - 6 PM

All other times are correct

I was converting it to Central Time as in USA09's post - I took the cue from the fact that this is what he had:

Netherlands
Holland will play 3 games against MLB teams. They will also take on South Florida. I'll keep checking in with them to see if they add any additional games against college teams. Since they will be in the United States in February I think it's quite likely they will.

2/24 Bulls (NCAA) - 5PM
3/3 Pirates - 12:05PM
3/4 Reds - 5:05PM
3/5 Twins - 1:05PM

and this is what Roger had:

The Netherlands will also play against:

21-02 vs Eckerd College (St. Petersburg) 18.00/19.00
22-02 vs Korean pro-team (Bradenton) 13.30
24-02 vs South Florida University (Tampa) 18.00

Since Roger had the Bulls game as being at 6PM and USA09 had it at 5PM Central time, then the other times Roger gave must have been Eastern time as well.