Despite all the negative viewpoints regarding the World Baseball Classic after Edwin Diaz’s season-ending injury, I still think the tournament is great. Not only do players get a chance to play for their country, but the atmosphere at the ballpark is also incredible. There’s a chance for players to show they have something left to offer, too.
Some former Mets entered the WBC with that on their mind. One was Yoenis Cespedes, but it didn’t work out well for him. The other was Matt Harvey, who did potentially turn some heads during his time with Team Italy.