by Digger

Caribbean World Series (MLB.com)

The Licey Tigers of the Dominican Republic has won the 2008 Caribbean World Series by way of an 8-2 thrashing over fellow DR team and 2007 Champs Aguilas Cibaenas.

It's a shame this tourney was not covered by the likes of ESPN or national radio on a daily basis. Many fan favorite MLB players were on teams rosters this winter and a national audience was deserved. Fans from across the globe would have marveled at the atmosphere generated by fans in attendance. Music blaring, children dancing, fans cheering and heckling opponents brings a new aura to the worlds greatest game.

Hopefully in the near future these games can be viewed an appreciated on a national level beyond the host country. Trading card companies have also missed the beat by failing to produce cards depicting these and other tournaments outside of the USA (Japanese All Stars vs American All Stars comes to mind). Hopefully one day soon the powers that be will realize fans from multiple countries are.... fans. With baseball's popularity at an all time high... televising these games would be a natural progression.

For more detailed information and game results visit MLB.com