Posted May 12, 200519 yr United States Lineup SS Derek Jeter 1B Todd Helton 3B Alex Rodriguez DH Barry Bonds LF Manny Ramirez RF Gary Sheffield CF Jim Edmonds C Jason Varitek 2B Mark Loretta Starting pitchers: Roger Clemens, Randy Johnson, Jason Schmidt, Ben Sheets Bullpen: Brad Lidge, Joe Nathan, Billy Wagner, Tim Hudson, Dontrelle Willis Bench: Scott Rolen, Adam Dunn, Brian Roberts, Joe Mauer Dominican Republic Lineup 2B Alfonso Soriano SS Miguel Tejada 1B Albert Pujols DH David Ortiz CF Vladimir Guerrero RF Sammy Sosa 3B Aramis Ramirez LF Jose Guillen C Miguel Olivo Starting pitchers: Pedro Martinez, Bartolo Colon, Odalis Perez, Miguel Batista Bullpen: Francisco Cordero, Guillermo Mota, Armando Benitez, Octavio Dotel, Damaso Marte Bench: Adrian Beltre, Rafael Furcal, Wily Mo Pena, Juan Brito Puerto Rico Lineup 2B Jose Vidro C Ivan Rodriguez CF Carlos Beltran 1B Carlos Delgado DH Javy Lopez 3B Mike Lowell RF Jose Cruz Jr. LF Bernie Williams SS Alex Cora Starting pitchers: Javier Vazquez, Joel Pineiro, J.C. Romero, Kiko Calero Bullpen: Roberto Hernandez, Javier Lopez, Fernando Cabrera, Pedro Feliciano, Juan Padilla Bench: Jorge Posada, Jose Valentin, Juan Gonzalez, Luis Matos Venezuela Lineup 3B Melvin Mora 2B Carlos Guillen CF Bobby Abreu LF Miguel Cabrera DH Magglio Ordonez C Victor Martinez RF Richard Hidalgo 1B Andres Galarraga SS Omar Vizquel Starting pitchers: Johan Santana, Carlos Zambrano, Freddy Garcia, Kelvim Escobar Bullpen: Francisco Rodriguez, Juan Rincon, Jorge Julio, Ugueth Urbina, Wilson Alvarez Bench: Ramon Hernandez, Edgardo Alfonzo, Cesar Izturis, Juan Rivera Canada Lineup 2B Pete Orr RF Admin Walker CF Jason Bay 1B Justin Morneau 3B Corey Koskie DH Matt Stairs LF Aaron Guiel SS Danny Klassen C Cody McKay Starting pitchers: Rich Harden, Erik Bedard, Jeff Francis, Ryan Dempster Bullpen: Eric Gagne, Jesse Crain, Paul Quantrill, Rheal Cormier, Aaron Myette Bench: Simon Pond, Pete LaForest, Stubby Clapp, Rob Ducey - ESPN's Page 2. The Dominican team would be nuts...and Manny would probably elect to play for them instead of the U.S...This could be awesome.
May 12, 200519 yr This could be amazing I have my doubts that everyone would want to play though. Especially pitchers, but ya never know
May 12, 200519 yr I would also make some changes to U.S team. SS Rodriguez 3B Rolen Jeter on the bench...
May 12, 200519 yr Author 100% sure Manny wouldn't play for the U.S. 770928[/snapback] He's only a citizen... And I am damn sure his U.S citizenship means somewhat more to him then being a dominican by birthright. Not saying he would, but to be 100% sure is ludicrous.
May 12, 200519 yr 100% sure Manny wouldn't play for the U.S. 770928[/snapback] He's only a citizen... And I am damn sure his U.S citizenship means somewhat more to him then being a dominican by birthright. Not saying he would, but to be 100% sure is ludicrous. 770931[/snapback] 100% i agree wit minus...its called dominican pride bank on it...just like pedro would play for DR instead of the U.S...
May 12, 200519 yr Author 100% sure Manny wouldn't play for the U.S. 770928[/snapback] He's only a citizen... And I am damn sure his U.S citizenship means somewhat more to him then being a dominican by birthright. Not saying he would, but to be 100% sure is ludicrous. 770931[/snapback] 100% i agree wit minus...its called dominican pride bank on it...just like pedro would play for DR instead of the U.S... 770935[/snapback] Um, I dont think Pedro is a Citizen... Plus the rest of Manny's family are citizens of the U.S as are his children and wife. So, in between learning how to type and using correct grammar, read this quote... Manny Ramirez led his Red Sox teammates out of the dugout Tuesday, waving a small American flag on his first full day of US citizenship. With the flag rippling in the wind, he ran to left field as fans cheered, then went to the seats along the foul line and handed it to a fan. "I'm very proud to be an American citizen," he said with a big smile before Boston's game against Cleveland. So is it out of the question for him to play for the U.S? Nope.
May 12, 200519 yr Trust me, You have no idea how much pride Dominicans have for their country.He is happy to finally be a citizen of the U.S but his heart is still in Dominican Republic.He wouldn't hesistate to play for Domincan Republic over the U.S.
May 12, 200519 yr Author Trust me, You have no idea how much pride Dominicans have for their country.He is happy to finally be a citizen of the U.S but his heart is still in Dominican Republic. 770943[/snapback] Dont tell me I have 'no idea'...my idea on the situation is about the same as yours..do you personally know Mr. Ramirez? And if you know so much about Dominicans...why are you pimping the colombians in your avatar/sig?
May 12, 200519 yr Trust me, You have no idea how much pride Dominicans have for their country.He is happy to finally be a citizen of the U.S but his heart is still in Dominican Republic. 770943[/snapback] Dont tell me I have 'no idea'...my idea on the situation is about the same as yours..do you personally know Mr. Ramirez? And if you know so much about Dominicans...why are you pimping the colombians in your avatar/sig? 770945[/snapback] i'm dominican i know for a fact i wouldn't play for U>S if i was a major leaguer..i would play for my country...you obviously don't know anything about pride...
May 12, 200519 yr Trust me, You have no idea how much pride Dominicans have for their country.He is happy to finally be a citizen of the U.S but his heart is still in Dominican Republic. 770943[/snapback] Dont tell me I have 'no idea'...my idea on the situation is about the same as yours..do you personally know Mr. Ramirez? And if you know so much about Dominicans...why are you pimping the colombians in your avatar/sig? 770945[/snapback] I'm Colombian you idiot. My avatar is to show support for the upcoming Sub-20 World Cup because I couldn?t find an avatar of a Colombian flag that fit size requirements. I have many Dominican friends since I live in an area that is diversify when it come to people nationalities so I might know something about how much pride they have.
May 12, 200519 yr Trust me, You have no idea how much pride Dominicans have for their country.He is happy to finally be a citizen of the U.S but his heart is still in Dominican Republic. 770943[/snapback] Dont tell me I have 'no idea'...my idea on the situation is about the same as yours..do you personally know Mr. Ramirez? And if you know so much about Dominicans...why are you pimping the colombians in your avatar/sig? 770945[/snapback] I'm Colombian you idiot. My avatar is to show support for the upcoming Sub-20 World Cup because I couldn?t find an avatar of a Colombian flag that fit size requirements. I have many Dominican friends since I live in an area that is diversify when it come to people nationalities so I might know something about how much pride they have. 770948[/snapback] :lol :lol :lol .... :notworthy :notworthy :notworthy
May 12, 200519 yr I just realize that board automatically re-sizes the picture for you. There I finally have the Colombian flag avatar. Back on topic: What do people think about moving Jeter to bench and switching A-Rod to SS, which allows Rolen to start at 3b?
May 12, 200519 yr many people consider it an honor to play for the US .. it happens in many sports after they get their citizenship here ..... look at the olympics i don't think anyone can say it's a sure thing either way a prideful person can have pride for both
May 12, 200519 yr Author many people consider it an honor to play for the US .. it happens in many sports after they get their citizenship here ..... look at the olympics i don't think anyone can say it's a sure thing either way a prideful person can have pride for both 770965[/snapback] Exactly.
May 12, 200519 yr many people consider it an honor to play for the US .. it happens in many sports after they get their citizenship here ..... look at the olympics i don't think anyone can say it's a sure thing either way a prideful person can have pride for both 770965[/snapback] trust me it is...their was a dominican tack and field star that competed in the olympics his name is felix sanchez one of the best runners in the world..he is a citizen in the u.s..guess which country he represented in the panamerican olympics??? DOMINICAN REPUBLIC..so it is a sure thing for us dominicans...
May 12, 200519 yr many people consider it an honor to play for the US .. it happens in many sports after they get their citizenship here ..... look at the olympics i don't think anyone can say it's a sure thing either way a prideful person can have pride for both 770965[/snapback] Exactly. 770967[/snapback] exactly what..are u even hispanic??man talk what u know cause obiusly u don't know s*** about hispanics...
May 12, 200519 yr many people consider it an honor to play for the US .. it happens in many sports after they get their citizenship here ..... look at the olympics i don't think anyone can say it's a sure thing either way a prideful person can have pride for both 770965[/snapback] You have a point but that just my opinion based on my personal encounters with many Dominican friends.
May 12, 200519 yr Author many people consider it an honor to play for the US .. it happens in many sports after they get their citizenship here ..... look at the olympics i don't think anyone can say it's a sure thing either way a prideful person can have pride for both 770965[/snapback] Exactly. 770967[/snapback] exactly what..are u even hispanic??man talk what u know cause obiusly u don't know s*** about hispanics... 770969[/snapback] Then dont let me ever see you criticize a black or white poster on this board...because if you are not of that race..you dont know what its like to be that person. :thumbdown I agreed with Phx for his observation of atheletes in the Olympics, nothing else or more. Tell me why Manny wanted to become a U.S citizen so bad then? And you obviously dont know a s*** about spelling?
May 12, 200519 yr Author many people consider it an honor to play for the US .. it happens in many sports after they get their citizenship here ..... look at the olympics i don't think anyone can say it's a sure thing either way a prideful person can have pride for both 770965[/snapback] trust me it is...their was a dominican tack and field star that competed in the olympics his name is felix sanchez one of the best runners in the world..he is a citizen in the u.s..guess which country he represented in the panamerican olympics??? DOMINICAN REPUBLIC..so it is a sure thing for us dominicans... 770968[/snapback] You show your foolishness in every post. You do realize the Pan American games were established as a game between countries in the Americas only...so no s*** that a Dominican would represent his original country in those games.
May 12, 200519 yr many people consider it an honor to play for the US .. it happens in many sports after they get their citizenship here ..... look at the olympics i don't think anyone can say it's a sure thing either way a prideful person can have pride for both 770965[/snapback] Exactly. 770967[/snapback] exactly what..are u even hispanic??man talk what u know cause obiusly u don't know s*** about hispanics... 770969[/snapback] glad you can speak for that entire group of people. :thumbup back on topic, this idea is cool as all hell. Some of those lineups are sick.
May 12, 200519 yr many people consider it an honor to play for the US .. it happens in many sports after they get their citizenship here ..... look at the olympics i don't think anyone can say it's a sure thing either way a prideful person can have pride for both 770965[/snapback] trust me it is...their was a dominican tack and field star that competed in the olympics his name is felix sanchez one of the best runners in the world..he is a citizen in the u.s..guess which country he represented in the panamerican olympics??? DOMINICAN REPUBLIC..so it is a sure thing for us dominicans... 770968[/snapback] You show your foolishness in every post. You do realize the Pan American games were established as a game between countries in the Americas only...so no s*** that a Dominican would represent his original country in those games. 770981[/snapback] and he did the same in the olympics...
May 12, 200519 yr also with things like that (olympics) you have to be very careful about where they performed in past events a shining example is that Evegni Nabakov with the Russian hockey team ... when he was 18 he played in the 'C' level tournament in a world championship tournament for Kazakhstan which meant that he had to play for Kazakhstan at the olympic level olympic stuff can be very tricky ... Olajuwon had to jump through many hoops to make it on the 1996 Dream Team also Sanchez is a good runner now ... but let's not forget where he originally tried to make his mark it seems like a man with that much pride would want to run at the top of best track & field team in the world "Sanchez does not regret his decision to compete for the Dominican Republic, which came after he finished sixth at the 1999 U.S. championships." - pulled from an article about Sanchez's success
May 12, 200519 yr Vlad in CF? can he even play CF? they might be better off with Encarnacion out there
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