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DLD 10.16.08: Untitled Edition

It seems to be time for a fresh link dump.

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Phillies win!

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Dodgers lose.

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And on to the series that we really care about...

LL required reading: Rays Too Stupid to Crumble Under Postseason Pressure

Kazmir to start Game 5 instead of Shields. Um. Okay.

Longoria and Upton are awesome. Yeah, we know.

Evan Longoria wore a pinstriped suit, paisley tie and pocket square. He would’ve topped it off with a fedora but left it at the hotel. B.J. Upton rocked a velour jacket, T-shirt and jeans, capped by aviator sunglasses that covered half his face.

Paisley tie? Evan must have been interviewed by Craig Sager one too many times.

Rays @ Red Sox, 5:07 p.m. on TBS. Go Rays!

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That picture of Ethier (?) with his (?) kid is awesome.

“At least you don’t know that daddy failed miserably. Let’s go home and play.”

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 16, 2008 11:01 AM PDT reply actions  

no, he's whispering ...

“If we were still with the A’s, Beane would be fielding offers for both of us.”

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Oct 16, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions  

I really thought he was eating it.

I was scared.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

munch munch munch

o hai dis babby taste gud!

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 16, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought that too.

I wasn’t scared so much as disgusted, though.

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 16, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let me finish that thought.

I was afraid he might choke on it.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

So you wanted them both to die?

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 16, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

God, no.

What kind of monster do you take me for?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know.

But I’m glad that the kid actually ISN’T being eaten. So this conversation is rendered unimportant.

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 16, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aren't most?

But yes, I would have to agree.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's beautiful.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 16, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think he's going into his stretch

He’s about to throw a curve-baby.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 16, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I for one would like a pikshur of Evan Longoria in a
pinstriped suit, paisley tie and pocket square.

That would really brighten up my Thursday.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 16, 2008 11:15 AM PDT reply actions  

wow

I’m feeling really underdressed here at work now….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 16, 2008 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

Nice.

Leave it to schmifty to find all necessary photographs.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 16, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

She is the best!

But can she find one of BJ Upton in said outfit and sunglasses?

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 16, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's a picture I want to see.

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 16, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, schmifty. I knew I could count on you.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 16, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'm guessing it's the only suit he owns

Paisley on a checked shirt with a pinstriped suit? And that pocket square could use some work too. Tim Gunn is concerned.

I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 16, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude. Evan is making that shit WORK.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 16, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

You all suck.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

the clashing of elements ain't the worst part

That jacket is ( a ) off the rack, ( b ) a TERRIBLE fit, ( c ) incredibly/stupidly conservative in its cut and detailing (3 buttons, placed weirdly too high? tiny little lapels that lie like a 60s suit, but again too high?).

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Oct 16, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

is there someplace I can see these pictures?

I’m in need of a fashion related laugh.

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 16, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh yay! A DLD!!!

I was going to create one, but I wasn’t sure if this would be a CGV. And I think this was posted somewhere else, but if not, it should be. And this just makes me laugh. Actually, waugh.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 16, 2008 11:40 AM PDT reply actions  

Speaking of potential CGVs

this picture is great.

Thanks for tomorrow 'cause I've had enough

by andeux on Oct 16, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 16, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 16, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

In parallel universe Star Trek world they're also having an election ...

Mr. Atoz (confusing Capt. Kirk for Joe Biden at the local Home Depot) is running against Tuvok (who’s put in a call to Joe the plumber).

Licorice

by Ice Cream on Oct 16, 2008 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because Free is a very good price.....

SFMOMA, the Contemporary Jewish Museum, the Museum of the African Diaspora, and Zeum all have free admission on Sunday.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 16, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Cool, how much?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can I have $2?

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 16, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

You good for it?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dee...Elll...Deee? What's that?

In any case, it seems like a good place to mention this. You know you’ve made it into the Everyman pantheon when your regular guy nature is touted in the New York Times.

Such is the charmed life of Matt Stairs.

I'm a street walkin cheetah with a heart full of napalm.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 16, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions  

I think we've had it stuffed down our throats

How one homerun can change a life or a million.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Everyman? Joe the Slugger?

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Oct 16, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

More about Stairs

from Joe Posnanski

Thanks for tomorrow 'cause I've had enough

by andeux on Oct 16, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I played with this for quite a while.

Clicking on the phone is my favorite though.

by lynnzgal on Oct 16, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG

did anyone else click on the deer?

by sslinger on Oct 16, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah :-(

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 16, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Indeed, but...

it did make me laugh first.

by sslinger on Oct 16, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

yup

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Oct 16, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can't see any deer...

"The Athletics at Fremont" is soooooooo bad

by ArakSOT on Oct 17, 2008 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, good. I thought it was just me.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 17, 2008 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions  

found it

open and close the door like three times

"The Athletics at Fremont" is soooooooo bad

by ArakSOT on Oct 17, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Ah.

Ew.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 17, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

:-( I like deer...

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 17, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I finally got my Staplehead and Swooney shirts in the mail from Majestic.

They now offer “team” colors on the back instead of the white font. The photo on the website looks completely different from the real thing.

The back “gold” is more brownish than the front, but I’m happy with them. Sadly, I wish I would have purchased them when I had a source of income.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 16, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Staplehead?!?!!? Swooney??!?!!?!?

I love you Jennifer!!! I know what to get my friend for her birthday now!!!!!!!
She LOVES Swooney!!!! And Staplehead, though not as much. I’m not quite sure if she knows anybody else on the team…. but I know she would LOVE a shirt like that!!!
… How much do they cost?

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 16, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

$29.99 plus tax and shipping.

Warning: it takes 15+ days to ship once you order.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 16, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

XP. Her birthday's in 5 days... Oh well.

Guess I better go shopping for a belated birthday card!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 16, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

HO MY GAWDDD

They FINALLY started making them with the proper colors on the back?!? ALFKJSLJFDS FLSKJFLSKFJLSJKSL

/TANTRUM

Anyway… Swooney! Staplehead! THAT IS AWESOME!!!

by schmifty on Oct 16, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's not the EXACT same color on the back as the front.

But at least it’s not the white. Majestic also has a shirt with the actual player name and number, not just a customizable one.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 16, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Omg.

Why are all the stuff I want coming at a time in which I am low on cash?! Hmm, I’ll have to convince my friend to get me a super, super early Christmas present then.

by Kimberly on Oct 16, 2008 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay!

My order has been placed.

by Kimberly on Oct 16, 2008 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

What name did you order?

Now that they have green & gold on the back, I’ll have to order some too… probably Swooney.

by schmifty on Oct 17, 2008 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

I ordered a plain Sweeney shirt.

I was gonna order a Swooney one too, but I have no money ;(

by Kimberly on Oct 17, 2008 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

Baseball is bending to Obama's will

link

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 16, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

whoops. forgot the link.

link

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 16, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

After tonight

There are no wrong teams left.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Stayin' Alive" beat a near-exact match for CPR chest compressions

link

I think I’d rather die than have my rescuer belt out the Bee Gees.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 16, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

they actually taught us in nursing school

and in our BLS/ACLS (basic life saving/advanced cardiac life saving) classes to use “Another One Bites the Dust”

Andy Bernard does not lose contests. He wins them. Or he quits them. Because they're unfair.

by BigTuna on Oct 16, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd prefer Queen over the Bee Gees any day.

I actually might permit the person to save my life.

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 16, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Love Queen

One of the best live perfomers. So I’ve been told. Was too young to see them in person (well, I was in the 70’s), but my sister and brothers saw them.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 16, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like "don't stop me now" alot.

Especially after seeing Shaun of the Dead.

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 16, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

My a cappella group

actually got described once as a cross between Queen and The Bee Gees. I think they meant it as an insult, but we were pretty psyched.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Oct 16, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm rooting for the rays in the ACLS

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 16, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can induce tachycardia by using the intro to "Tommy Gun" by the Clash

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 16, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Links from JapanBall

Akinobu Okada, the manager of the Hanshin Tigers (sometimes referred to as the Cubs of Japan) resigned in shame because his team did not finish first in the league, although they will continue in to the postseason. However, he will stay with the team through the next round of the playoffs, which is known as The Climax Series.

And Tadahito Iguchi wants to be wanted.

by Englishmajor on Oct 16, 2008 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

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