Personalization
by Mariner John on Apr 10, 2008 1:55 AM PDT
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As I made recent note of, I recently purchased a Mariners road jersey, complete with the awesome 30th anniversary patch, since I really don't care about my jersey being 100% current. It came blank. I would like to personalize it.
My first choice is Rowland-Smith, but I'm not sure I want to because a. he is rarely used b. I don't know if I get charged by character and c. I would be disappointed if he left. To elaborate on point c, my last few jerseys have included Rashard Lewis (Sonics) and Darrell Jackson (Seahawks). They were with other teams soon after. I don't want to have another curse, a la Jeff's eBay baseball cards.However, my main reasons for choosing Rowland-Smith are his awesomeness, stemming from his Australianity and his goggle, and the fact that it's a jersey that a relatively small number of people.
My question for you is whether it is worth getting his name or should I go with a more safe choice like Beltre or Felix? Or is this DiAry a waste of time?
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Two things:
First, we refer to him as "Hyphen" which is much shorter and awesome.
Second, he's probably going to be traded for having a bad attitude, as he'd make a great starter elsewhere and there is no way he is going to be starting here.
...and now I'm here
by Librocrat on Apr 10, 2008 2:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So, to conclude:
Yes, Rowland Smith.
...and now I'm here
by Librocrat on Apr 10, 2008 2:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm aware but I'd want the real name
For some reason, I'd never want a non-real name on the back of my jersey
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Apr 10, 2008 2:09 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh... Huh...
Well... RRS?
No, then I wouldn't go with Rowland-Smith. Too long. You can do "Jones" to be ironic.
...and now I'm here
by Librocrat on Apr 10, 2008 2:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My buddy (big 'hawks fan) bought a Cowboys #9 jersey
and got the customized name "Homo" on the back.. while we are on the topic of back of jersey choices.
by seattlesundevil on Apr 10, 2008 2:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like a lot of $$ for a joke that isn't funny.
by Jed MC on Apr 10, 2008 8:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
People laughing doesn't make things funny
See also: discussions on Dane Cook.
by Two Rs and Two Ls on Apr 10, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go for Rowland-Smith
Obscure jerseys are much cooler anyway.
by Graham on Apr 10, 2008 2:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Smith-Rowland
If anyone says anything about it, give them a dollar for being astute Mariners fans.
by JoeyJoJoJuniorShabadoo on Apr 10, 2008 3:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Get a jersey that says #1 Fan on it
That way everyone will know that you are the Mariners #1 fan!
by brayden04 on Apr 10, 2008 3:51 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Except they'll be wrong
because I AM THE MARINERS #1 FAN!
by seattlebruin on Apr 10, 2008 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clement
Even Bill won't trade that guy.
by AZSEAfan on Apr 10, 2008 8:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You don't get charged by the character
Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.
by BrettJMiller on Apr 10, 2008 9:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone you pick gets let go, huh?
SEXSON 44
by Gomez on Apr 10, 2008 12:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki
It would be one nobody has. Or someone from the '95 team. They can't go away.
by WCLittleGiant on Apr 10, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nostalgia is death for sports jerseys
because it leads people to buy Joey Cora jerseys in 2008, which is just unnecessary.
Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.
by pdb on Apr 10, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha, I was going to suggest that.
For... irony?
...and now I'm here
by Librocrat on Apr 10, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Tears"
I fucking hate you Mariners
by kentroyals5 on Apr 10, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is exactly why my Seahawk jersey is a #12 Fan
A Felix jersey is probably the safest to be relevant for several years.
by Man From Nantucket on Apr 10, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I never liked the "fan" jerseys though. They just don't spark the same nostalgia with me.
I have a bunch of old jerseys. and I don't care if the player is still with the team or not. To me that's half the fun.
That being said, I don't think I'll run out and get a Jose Mesa or Rick White jersey.
I'm pretty sure I'm not retarded.
by Thingray on Apr 10, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, nostalgia has this annoying tendency to only apply when you have a retro jersey of someone who was good
and preferably didn't beat their wife either
by seattlebruin on Apr 11, 2008 12:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know!
You should get this: "is fucking the man". 29% of voters agree with me (good luck getting the team store to put it on there for you though).
I'm pretty sure I'm not retarded.
by Thingray on Apr 10, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PHUCKINGTHEMAN
Maybe with the above spelling, they'll think it's one of those long Thai names.
by Gomez on Apr 11, 2008 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phuc Ng Da Man
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Apr 12, 2008 12:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got the Rowland-Smith
We don't negotiate with terrorists.
by Mariner John on Apr 13, 2008 1:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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