How Canadian

Yeah, another severe letdown involving Canadian Sport. I love and support our baseball players, but they blew it tonight. A 6-2 loss to Italy? Its real and this one's gonna hurt...a long time.

It was awful. Disappointing. Sickening.

Sure, Italy is an absolute baseball power and our boys had no business being on the same field...and yes, once again we played the part of loser.

It could've, should've been better.

WBC2, in Toronto, Canada's best group (although not quite what it could've been), an amazing opener vs the USA, it had the makings of something special. Canadian baseball was ready to go to another level. And another level it went. A descent. From the main floor to the basement.

Monday's defeat, setback is one I hope our crew doesn't forget. We are capable of being a great baseball nation. Its our ability to get the job done that leaves us wanting more, wanting something better, over and over. How Canadian.

- Matt Stairs 0-for-3, 3 lob
- 8 Canadian runners left on base
- Vince Perkins 2 IP, 3 H, 4 BB, 2 ER

I love the World Baseball Classic

In 10 years and with a little love from our American friends this thing is going to be huge. World Cup size? Nope. Big enough to capture plenty of interest in baseball friendly parts of the globe? No doubt.

Kudos and happy birthday to Toronto! Yesterday's USA/Canada opener proved there is a passion for baseball in the Big Smoke. 43 grrrr under the roof and louder than anything USA reliever, JJ Putz had ever heard. Not too bad for a place considered passive. Hey, I've always said this about Toronto sports fans: just give'em the heck something to cheer about. Good on'em!I hope Monday's elimination game against the Azzurri has a similiar atmosphere but a different outcome.

Now where the hell are all the American supporters?

Check out my recent interview with Team Canada outfielder, Adam Stern:

Anyway, fun time for Sports in general. WBC, Brier, Stangs' hockey and basketball teams headed to Nationals and of course...John Tavares!

He's the new man when it comes to career goals in the OHL. 215 and counting. Congrats, Johnny! A well deserved mark. Now go win another championship, will ya!!