Search results

Countries compete in the World Baseball Classic, there have been 4 tournament with Japan winning twice, also Puerto Rico, Dom Rep, Cuba, Netherlands, Venezuela very competitive. The USA have one win and a fourth place. It is as much a global game than rugby union.

In many ways the draft replaces relegation as a source of renewal, but it is far more effective way of maintaining competition. In the last 10 baseball World series there have been 13 different teams and 7 different winners, including at least two from 5 of the 6 divisions. In the last 10...

I've been to the States three times and have been impressed every time, and I'd much rather have an over-attentive waiter than wait in vain for service that never comes.

In no particular order: 1. The way in which their professional sports are organised so that their leagues remain competitive and even the "smaller" teams have a chance if they luck out in the Player Draft. 2. The value they place on good customer service. 3. American Jewish humour - Larry...