I understand all of that. I'm talking perfect world scenario. I just think its horse shit that most other countries players are either in season or play winter ball where most Team USA memebers have had only a few weeks of Spring Traininto be prepared. Just think the timing and format are bullshit. Also pitch counts? So if a guy has a no hitter they still pull him at 65? The whe thing is a joke if the continue to run it like it is. If its not a joke why are the rosters not the best players?

It's almost as bad as the All Star game determine home field advantage for the playoffs. That's another horse shit decision. Most guys get pulled after 3 innings. So that should determine who gets the advantage when it counts?