Just caught an ESPNdeportes report that Aramis Ramirez has decided to skip the World Baseball Classic after all.
The stated reason? Not wanting to risk injury? Respect for his employer?
No, no. He doesn’t want to be a back-up. Alex Rodriguez is expected to be the starter for the Dominican Republic team, after switching from the U.S. team.
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[...] ESPN Deportes is reporting that Ramirez has decided to not play for Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic team, making the announcement after Alex Rodriguez showed up at Tuesday’s workout at Boca Chica. [...]
would you want to go sit on the bench in a meaningless exhibition event?
Yes. But I’m just a fan.
Thank You Arod.