Team USA is fully aware they head into the WBC as underdogs, despite being the defending champs. But, like in 2017, they're in it to win it.
There was Mike Trout and Mookie Betts. There was Paul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado. There were MVP award winners. There were World Series champions. There were batting title champs. There were home run sluggers.“It’s amazing just looking around this room,’’ WBC manager Mark DeRosa said, “and seeing the collection of talent. Just surreal. I’ve been playing with lineups, and it’s hard to believe someone of that caliber is going to actually be batting eighth or ninth.
DeRosa realizes that while they may be abundantly talented, it was made quite clear in their meeting that they’re not favored to win this year’s WBC. Maybe it’s a sign of disrespect. Or maybe just the reality that Japan and the Dominican Republic, who won three of the first four tournaments, are just that good.It’s not as if the players have a chip on their shoulder, but, oh, boy, it sure feels a little strange being the underdog.
“It’s just pretty awesome and humbling and just such an honor,’’ DeRosa said, “to be wearing this jersey, to be representing my country, my family. When I stood up to speak, that was a moment, like I had to take a snapshot right? Betts, the Dodgers All-Star right fielder and former MVP, scoffs at the notion that it’s less important for Team USA to win it than any other country, just like it’s silly to believe other teams should be considered the favorites.
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