MLB Twitter reacts as Nolan Arenado chases 2023 WBC title with Team USA: "They certainly have the talent to repeat as champions"

Nolan Arenado, the star third baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, has announced his ambition to chase the 2023 World Baseball Classic (WBC) title with Team USA. The news has caused a lot of excitement and anticipation among baseball fans and the MLB community on Twitter.

Many fans are in support of Arenado's ambition and believe that Team USA has the talent to repeat their run as champions. They are confident that with players like Arenado, who has been a ten-time Gold Glove winner and a five-time Silver Slugger, the team will have a strong chance of winning.

Nolan Arenado stated his ambition for the upcoming World Baseball Classic, saying:

Many fans are also excited about the prospect of seeing Nolan Arenado play for Team USA, especially after his impressive performances in the 2022 MLB season. They believe that he will bring his best game to the WBC and help lead the team to victory.

Who are the biggest threats to Nolan Arenado and Team USA's bid for the WBC title?

Team USA will certainly be entering the World Baseball Classic as one of the favorites to win it. Unlike in 2017, when they had trouble getting their best players to represent the national team, this year the team is filled with superstars.

Captained by Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels, the team boasts big names such as Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Paul Godschmidt of the St. Louis Cardinals. Other popular names include Nolan Arenado, Pete Alonso, Trea Turner, Nestor Cortes, and Tim Anderson.

However, the road to the WBC title is not going to be easy. The competition is fierce, with strong teams from Japan and the Dominican Republic expected to provide the toughest competition.

Japan is a two-time champion of the tournament, and the Dominican Republic is renowned for its offensive prowess. Team USA will have to bring their A-game to the table if they hope to come out on top.

Yet, many believe that Team USA has the talent to repeat themselves as champions and are looking forward to seeing Arenado and other star players in action. The 2023 WBC is shaping up to be an exciting and highly competitive tournament, and fans are already eager to see how it will unfold.

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Nishant Borooah is a journalist who has been reporting on baseball at Sportskeeda since 2023 and has a degree in Media Studies and Journalism.

Nishant is currently pursuing a diploma in Sports Marketing, and his interest in baseball was piqued early on by his father, who fell in love with baseball as a student in the US. His father used to regale him with stories about America's favorite pastime and they have left an impression on him.

Currently residing in Toronto, Nishant is a Blue Jays fan. revering Ichiro Suzuki growing up, Nishant remains in awe of the Japanese legend's longevity and sheer passion for the game. Suzuki's return to the Seattle Mariners in 2018 remains one of Nishant's favorite MLB moments.

One of Nishant's strengths is that he always covers the technical side of the story, and he is also particular about historical context to ensure articles are informative and easy to follow.

Besides being a writer, Nishant is also a soccer coach who has worked with several clubs in India like Shillong Lajong FC and RoundGlass Punjab FC.

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