Why baseball is more popular in Latin America ... and proof the U.S. will never be dominant in hockey
March 11, 2010- - - - -
Do you think the U.S. was close to beating Canada in the gold medal game in the Vancouver Olympics? That we were just one goal away from being the world's premier hockey nation?Â
Think again.Â
Witness the sorry state of high school hockey in America.
The United States is many things. But a growing market for baseball and dominant at hockey it is not. Here's proof. (VIDEO)
Video Hockey Shortstop
Study break! Take a few minutes to watch this hilarious short movie.
Video If Rick Ankiel was still a pitcher, he would be this guy
This is from the Atlantic League. You may be shocked to learn that is an unaffiliated baseball league. You'd think some major league franchise would want to stake a claim to this pitcher.
Video This minor leaguer can do a lot of great tricks with a bat
Except apparently hit a baseball with a bat. If he could do that trick well, he probably wouldn't be playing for the Long Beach Armada.
Video Wally Backman's infamous tirade in its entirety.
This tirade from former major league infielder and minor league manager Wally Backman is three years old. However, not 'til now did two clips become availalble. (Note: These videos are NSFW due to language. Unless you are employed as a sailor.)
Video Why should a liner to the head kill all the fun?
You know, I am actually kind of surprised that A-Rod didn't behave this way after he lined that ball off of David Huff's head. Well done, Alex! You'll be classy yet.
