AnonymityX1000
Veteran
I think it is promotion for the sport overall and trying to sell the WBC to a network or streamer.
The WBC is 2 weeks and happens every 3 years. It isn't competition for the 8 month season and then month long playoffs that happen every year. But promoting the comparison helps keep baseball in the zeitgeist. WBC did a big number because they promoted it well and the players were excited to participate.
The players feeling better about playing for their country than whatever club they are presently on is going to be more meaningful. You are your nationality for life, you're a Yankee, Blue Jay, etc. temporarily.
The WBC is 2 weeks and happens every 3 years. It isn't competition for the 8 month season and then month long playoffs that happen every year. But promoting the comparison helps keep baseball in the zeitgeist. WBC did a big number because they promoted it well and the players were excited to participate.
The players feeling better about playing for their country than whatever club they are presently on is going to be more meaningful. You are your nationality for life, you're a Yankee, Blue Jay, etc. temporarily.
