I believe that’s what they called the recent World Baseball Classic.

Though the USA hosted, had the easier pool, and were allowed an extra man on the team (cheating umpire Bob Davidson) they still managed to make an early exit from the playoffs. Mexico slammed the door.

I believe the US Superstars even lost a pre-tournament pick-up game with Vatican City.

ESPN.com – MLB/WORLDCLASSIC2006 – Stark: Japan deserves to be called the world’s best