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So earlier today (Sunday), I finally bought my first professional sports jersey. I decided that since I am going to get a jersey, I better go all the way and get an authentic one. JI suggested on an earlier thread that I should go for the alternative rather than the home white because it will stain less. Plus, it looks much cooler, so I decided to get it.

Choosing which player wasn't hard, ever since becoming a devoted Mariners fan in 2005 (four years and counting!), Felix was by far my favorite player. He was basically supposed to be the icon for the new up and coming Mariners under the now failed Bavasi regime. 

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He is still very young though, and has yet to hit his prime, and is under Mariners control for several more years, so I figure between Felix and Ichiro, Felix was a safe bet to invest $230 on an authentic jersey. (Not to mention I saved 10% by buying a couple of tickets while I was at the team store) Plus, I am glad to give him whatever royalty I can, since ownership is shafting him by not extending him long term as of yet. 

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I decided in order to make this OT thread not LLLJ, that this could be a place for us all to share our various memorabilia items. I took the liberty to take a couple pictures of not only my Felix jersey, but also my grease-stained Edgar autographed ball (Edgar was eating a cheeseburger when he signed it). Now all I need to do for the Felix jersey to leap beyond the value of the Edgar ball is to somehow be able to hang out with Felix at his apartment for a day and get an autograph and a picture of me with him. 

So, does anyone have any cool memorabilia that they can share?

Edit: I also forgot to ask to anyone that owns an authentic jersey, is it ok to throw it into the wash with the rest of the clothes, or does it have to be taken to the cleaners?

Edit #2: Shameless Promotion!

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So at the company I work for, J&D's (The makers of Bacon Salt and Baconnaise), they were looking into doing Bacon body spray, they found a supplier of flavored personal lube. They decided to post this picture on their blog, and it has started to gain nationwide attention, and now I post it here for shiggles. Now they are going to put this plan into action and for all you bacon lovers, you will be able to spread your bacon love into the bedroom!

 

 

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Also, I recently bought the re-release of 'Ten'

And does anyone know if Pearl Jam will be re-releasing all their albums, or just Ten? I really want to buy Vs. now, but I also don’t want to buy it right away if they are going to re-release it in 3 months.

by Fin on Mar 29, 2009 11:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My mom brought me a business card signed by Buck O'Neil

about eight or nine years ago. She was the same plane as Buck O’Neil, and when the flight got delayed, Buck O’Neil walked around, signed autographs, hugged people, and then went to the cockpit and told stories over the intercom until the plane was cleared for takeoff. It was pretty special. I read Joe Posnanski’s book about Buck O’Neil a little while ago, and it really made me believe that he’s one of the greatest, most consequential baseball men who ever lived (right up there with Branch Rickey, Rickey Henderson, Roberto Clemente, Curt Flood, and various others – this might be a good OT thread, come to think of it). So I feel really grateful that my Mom was able to meet Buck O’Neil and tell me what it was like to meet him. He gave a planeful of people a story to tell for the rest of their lives.

by Decatur on Mar 29, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I meant Jackie Robinson instead of Rickie Henderson

nothing against Rickey, one of the greatest players ever, but he didn’t break the color barrier. Head-Keyboard disconnect.

by Decatur on Mar 29, 2009 11:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

O'Neil was cool because he made people remember the Negro Leagues

more than anyone else (I realized I should probably say why I like him so much). He was the driving force behind the creation of the Negro League Museum and the entry of a number of Negro League players into the Hall of Fame.

by Decatur on Mar 30, 2009 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I got to meet him sorta at a Portland card show several years ago...

I don’t even think I got an autograph, since at that time I was so braindead stupid that I didn’t really know who he was.

I kick myself every time I think about that. My brother-in-law got several of his autographs and sat there chatting with him. I, on the other hand, was an idiot.

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Mar 31, 2009 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I see

It’s inconvenient that they don’t mention when the next one will be coming out. I assume it will be three months though, since they have eight albums to re-release over two years.

And I am just listening to the remix of Ten, and “Black” has to be one of the best songs written and played by any band ever.

by Fin on Mar 30, 2009 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed.

The entire album is amazing though. Not a bad song on it in my opinion

by Mariner John on Mar 30, 2009 12:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but who knows when

Just buy it for $4 of Amazon because the re0release will likely have the life compressed out of it.

by JI on Mar 30, 2009 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All I have is a few T-shirts and a JJ Putz soul patch. :(

As I mentioned in another thread tonight, I do intend to get a Felix jersey this year.

by Teej on Mar 29, 2009 11:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

From my experience with baseball uniforms

They wash exceptionally well, but I don’t know if you would want to treat a jersey you bought for $230 the same that you would treat a jersey given to you in high school.

by Fin on Mar 30, 2009 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have 3 Mariners jerseys.

One is Clement. One is Rowland-Smith. One is blank. I’m convinced that any jersey I buy is a curse. My last few local jersey purchases have been those two (Clement fails, Rowland-Smith has sub-optimal stuff), Julian Peterson, Darrell Jackson and Rashard Lewis. So yeah, if I get someone’s jersey, they will soon fail. Sorry Seattle.

Also have a few autographs, like a Freddy Garcia signed 2003 (?) all star ballot and a ball signed by a few Mariners including Aaron Taylor(!) and Mark McLemore.

by Mariner John on Mar 30, 2009 12:15 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The only memorabilia I have is a 2004 tops Felix baseball card I got him to sign when he was in Tacoma.

And a ball that I believe has some of the 1995 team on it. At least I think it’s 1995, I’m not sure, some of the names are almost impossible to read. My mom knew a guy who worked at the Kingdome for a few years in the mid 90’s who was able to get the ball.

The only names I can tell off hand looking at it are:

Dave Flemings(I think)
Marc Newfield(who?)
Tino Martinez
Billy Something, starts with a R
Alex Diaz
Ken Griffey Jr.
Norm Charlton
Lou Pinella
Edgar Martinez
Rich Armaral
Randy Johnson
Chris Bosio
Mike Blowers

And there’s about 10 signatures that I have no idea on.

You can't hide from the omnipresent eye.

by Goose on Mar 30, 2009 4:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Marc Newfield was once the 17th ranked prospect in all of baseball.

By 1995, some of the shine had worn off, but he was still a big-time prospect. I still can’t believe he didn’t hit.

The Bill R is probably Bill Risley, a hard-throwing set-up guy in ’94-95. That guy was great for those two years, had another decent year, and then fell off quickly. Think he may have had TJ in there somewhere.

by marc w on Mar 30, 2009 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My collection

-An Edgar baseball card he signed for me with my name on it
-Autographed glossy pictures from Putz and Yuni
-A signed Griffey ball
-A signed BUCKY JACOBSEN ball
-A signed Vida Blue ball
-A signed Tony Gwynn ball
-A signed Willie Mays Giants hat
-A signed Felix MiLB baseball card
-An authentic Team Japan jersey from the 2006 WBC game vs Cuba
-From the All-Star Game last summer I got the top of my white service cap signed by a few Hall of Famers (and then added Felix’s sig to it a few weeks later)
-This:

by Fett42 on Mar 30, 2009 4:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now that is an awesome picture.

I think the autograph adds luster to it.

by Fin on Mar 30, 2009 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The P-I :(

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Wyomingroutes.org & Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Mar 30, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have an authentic jersey

cause they are the only ones that are made big enough to fit me. I throw mine in the wash with the whites (white jersey obviously) and I haven’t had a problem.

by brayden04 on Mar 30, 2009 6:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Couple things

Plus, I am glad to give him whatever royalty I can, since ownership is shafting him by not extending him long term as of yet.

You do realize that with a few superstar-level exceptions, and unless it’s explicity negotiated by the player, the players don’t get a piece of the action on merch sold with their name on it, right? Not that you shouldn’t have bought it, but just so you know. As far as washing, what I do with my soccer shirts is I wash them in the machine and hang them dry, and have never had a problem.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Mar 30, 2009 6:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For stuff like that, you're always best to hand wash in a basin with Woolite or whatever.

If you can’t be bothered to do that, at least be sure to turn your jersey inside out before washing to the stitching and whatnot doesn’t get rocked.

by abender20 on Mar 30, 2009 7:19 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did not know that.

Not really a deal breaker to buying the jersey, but that’s too bad. Felix still deserves all the support he can get, he hasn’t quite reached super star level like Ichiro yet.

by Fin on Mar 30, 2009 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I, too, have an alternative Felix jersey

My most prized Mariners-related possession is a Griffey-hit foul ball I caught in a 1995 game/Big Unit shutout. I know one isn’t supposed to get more than one autograph per ball, but I’s don’t’s cares, cos I had Felix, Edgar, and JJ sign it (and… cough… Bavasi). I also have a Griffey-autographed ball, and a ball for lesser signatures – Sean Green, Brandon Morrow, and Cliff Floyd.

by katal on Mar 30, 2009 7:09 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's ok

I had a baseball signed by then-owner of the Marlins John Henry, Preston Wilson, and Billy the Marlin and friends. Of course I was only 9 years old when I got this ball.

by Fin on Mar 30, 2009 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a chunk of the Kingdome and nothing else

but then I’m not much of a memorabilia guy.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Mar 30, 2009 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last year at Spring Training..

I got Buhner on a bat, and he wrote “Bone” underneath it. I recently bought a Felix signed ball and for my b-day last week my gf got me an authentic signed Felix jersey (#54). And a year or so ago I kinda splurged and got a 04 Felix Chrome Refractor autograph. Its graded and whatnot and is pretty sweet.

At Spring Training I got Mike Cameron to sign a ball which was cool.

by seamariners85 on Mar 30, 2009 9:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I heard Chris Larson...

has the actual contract that sent Babe Ruth to the Yankees.

What're ya gonna do with those pies, boys?

by rickpo on Mar 30, 2009 9:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that might be true

And I have also heard he owns and has worn a game used Ty Cobb jersey.

by Robert on Mar 30, 2009 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He wore the Cobb jersey to the meeting with the MLB owners...

…when they went to vote to approve the M’s ownership group or somesuch something or other like this. He wanted to show the rest of the league how big of a baseball fan he really was.

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Mar 31, 2009 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not big on memorabilia but I have collected thus far

A Felix signed ball
2 Identical pictures with Felix’s signature but with one of them reading “el Cartelua”
1 Edgar BP ball
2 Ichiro BP balls
A game used helmet from turn ahead the clock night.
A ball with Freddy’s signature along with assorted suck from the 99 team.

And In jerseys I have
A blank Mariners alt
A blank 05 BP
A blank 06 BP
Home Jeramy Stevens Home
Away 12th Man
Neon Green Tatupu
And I will be acquiring a Home Hasselbeck to replace my Stevens one once they drop in price after the draft :(

by Robert on Mar 30, 2009 9:15 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

'Beck isn't going anywhere this season, Robert.

You can love him for at least another year.

(Provided they don’t do something awesome like trading him and the first rounder for Jay Cutler)

by BrianL on Mar 30, 2009 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

About to turn 30 this year, planning to start a family, and on the brink of free agency’s windfall, Ankiel sees contentment where others see quiet. There is only one thing he’s thinking about changing.

His name.

Ankiel has been preoccupied recently about when it is age appropriate for him to shorten his given name, Richard, to “Dick” instead of “Rick.” Some friends and clubhouse denizens have already taken to calling him “Dick” this spring. He calls it an instant “ice-breaker.”

That Dick Ankiel, always redefining himself.

Call him Rick. Call him Dick.

http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/sports/stories.nsf/cardinals/story/BDEED5D76C0351FA8625758800087BB4?OpenDocument

by JI on Mar 30, 2009 9:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have every ticket stub from every game I have ever been to.

I also have a part of the Kingdome and most of the home runs I have caught.

My all time favorite is probably the Graduation card Bill Haselman and his wife gave me when I graduated from the UW.

by Sec 108 on Mar 30, 2009 10:17 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow!

I want to book a trip in this!

Illegible

by kevin_ess on Mar 30, 2009 10:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how loud that sucker is, I've never been in a helicopter with the engines outboard.

Or is that a tilt rotor? Cracks me up in military movies when people are talking to each other without the headsets, even with them it’s painfully loud.

by Kermit. on Mar 30, 2009 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm guessing it sounds like a Harrier.

All of the rooms are soundproofed, but holy hank that thing is a monster.

Illegible

by kevin_ess on Mar 30, 2009 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huh.

Looks Familiar

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Mar 31, 2009 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My M's memorabilia now looks like a TINSTAPP demonstration or something

I’ve got autographed baseballs of Bobby Madritsch and Travis Blackley, and an autographed photo (thanks Positive Paul) of Clint Nageotte.
I’ve also got a signed baseball from Chris Snelling.

Happily, I’ve got an auto’d Gaylord Perry ball, a ball I caught at Cheney, and some ticket stub type things from the World Cup ‘06, 1984 olympics, and a pass to the 1932 olympics.
I’ve got jerseys from the Sea. Thunderbirds, Canucks, Hawks (Trufant), Spurs 1997 and 2005, Norway 1996, England 1998, 2000, 2002, 2004, France 1992, Croatia 2006, Preston North End 1997, and, of course, a road Tacoma Rainiers jersey. All of the jerseys are sort of cheap, or at least they now seem cheap when I hear about a $230 jersey. I came close to buying a Cesar Jimenez game-used jersey, but choked on the price tag.

by marc w on Mar 30, 2009 10:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My pride and joy is a signed Beltre bat

Other than that, four authentic M’s jerseys, none with NoBs though, and that’s about it unfortunately. Access is a little limited out this way.

by Indigo_Satellite on Mar 30, 2009 11:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Other sports:

Soccer: Essien (torn ACL)
Hockey: Volchenkov (lower body injuries every other game)

Whoops!

by Graham on Mar 30, 2009 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is why I never customize soccer jerseys.

I’m generally not a superstitious person, but I actively fought the temptation to get Felix’s autograph when he was in Tacoma. You’re welcome, M’s fans.

by marc w on Mar 30, 2009 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have an Edmonds jersey T-Shirt

an Ankiel jersey T-shirt, a Griffey jersey T (but that was 10-15 years ago), I have a Buhner authentic 2001 jersey that I got in high-school that does not fit anymore :(

by JI on Mar 30, 2009 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I've got several "Carroll" jerseys

in ‘94 teal, ’01 gray, ’07 white, and ’89-’92 throwback.

A couple of blank jerseys, both gray and white, of undetermined years, that I got off ebay for cheap, and ’01 ASG American League. I have never paid full retail price for a jersey.

Aside from this, I have a ball caught from Luis Gonzalez in the ’01 Home Run Derby (Round 1, HR 3) that I prize, and a baseball signed by Niehaus, Rizzs, and Fairly from when I met them in McCarran Airport in Vegas in ’97.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Mar 30, 2009 11:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I forgot to mention

I also got more or less crushed by a herd of people at the ‘01 ASG who were getting Roger Clemens’ autograph (he was standing right in front of me, I didn’t have a ball to sign, and I’m not that big on simple autographs anyway … oh and it seems to me that Clemens is by all accounts a douche).

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Mar 30, 2009 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Clemens autograph is probably not worth much anymore anyway.

But you know, I thought about getting a Jersey with my name on the back. But I figure, if Adam Moore breaks through, I will just his jersey. (Yes, my last name is Moore, and no, there is no relation unfortunately, that I know of).

by Fin on Mar 30, 2009 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's taken a momentary dip in value

But there’s no way a freaking Roger Clemens autograph isn’t worth a shitload in 5-10 years

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Wyomingroutes.org & Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Mar 30, 2009 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bloomquistrian, even!

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Mar 31, 2009 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had #16 during the Blowers era.

It kinda pisses me off that Bloomquist sat on the number so long… I ended up getting another jersey numbered 41 because I wore that number in high school (the 16 jersey was not the right size). Now I’m going to play adult-league baseball this summer and can’t decide which number to go with. Bugger.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Mar 31, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't really do memorabilia.

I won a signed Richie Sexson ball at a game once and gave it to a little kid. I have an M’s shirt that used to belong to Faux. Edgar shook my hand but it didn’t leave me anything to take home.

by royalcurve on Mar 30, 2009 12:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I've got

Felix Hernandez autographed ball
Christopher Alexander Doyle Snelling Autographed Ball
Christopher Alexander Doyle Snelling Autographed ST Program
Mark Lowe autographed ball
Mike Hargrove Autographed ball
John McLaren Autographed ball
3 Norm Charlton autographed balls (does anybody NOT have a Norm Charlton autographed ball?)
John Mabry autographed home jersey

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Wyomingroutes.org & Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Mar 30, 2009 12:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh I also have an autographed Nate Schierholtz Salem-Keizer Volcanoes card

His Dad was my Dad’s liaison into the Russian government for frozen food sales

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Wyomingroutes.org & Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Mar 30, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not much of a memorabilia person..`

But I still have a Ken Griffey Jr. candy bar that I really want to have him sign this year.

by d0nkey on Mar 30, 2009 12:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have "caught" one foul ball in my life...

And it was from the one-game playoff against the Angels in 1995, and it was hit by Edgar, so of course it is priceless to me. Someday I hope to have the chance to have him autograph it.

And then a few weeks ago I got a signed Felix photo at a charity auction. Nice.

by edgar is good on Mar 30, 2009 1:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I "caught" a ball at a Spokane Indians game last summer sitting about 15 rows up near third.

I was talking to my friend, turned my head, and missed one swing. The batter fouled a ball off which hit the wall two rows behind our seats and ricocheted directly into my back. At no point did I ever even know the ball was coming. On the plus side, I got a free Indians T-shirt out of it. Too bad the damn shirt has the Rangers logo on the back.

by abender20 on Mar 30, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A few cool things I have

- A signed Ichiro ball with a BP ball I caught/gathered during spring training
- Signed Dan Wilson photo
- Signed Mike Cameron MLB Showdown (!!!) card
- Ticket stub signed by Tui/Clement
- Ball signed by all sorts of old Mariner types… Julio Cruz, Matt Sinatro, Len Randle, Dave Henderson, Kenny Phelps, and a couple others

by Nick S on Mar 30, 2009 1:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmm.

a Moyer jersey (in mesh — I’m cheap). I had to spell the name and number combination for the gal at the team store. Apparently she had no idea who the #3 starter was. Although, he might have moved up to being #2 by then.

an Ichiro ball from the 2001 Fanfest (on a battered ball found under the picnic table at the Peoria complex by the bullpens)

a Moyer ball, from a very sparsely-attended signing in the SeaTac mall, a bp ball (which almost hit me in the head as I stared at it coming towards me through my binoculars— it was snagged by a pro before it got to me) & the Olmedo Seanz lap-caught foul ball from the Kingdome.

various photos I’ve taken of various players & subsequently signed by said-players. also a few random signatures on hats (such as JR House on a Pirates hat from the 2001 Futures game)

a signed 8×10 of Buhner which I won at a restaurant in Bremerton, only because of the ticket under my plate. It could go live with someone who really, really wanted it.

a promotional ball signed by Goose Gossage a year before the HOF vote, given to me by someone who stood in line for it at a conference, even though he had no idea who Gossage was. It too could go live with someone who really, really wanted it.

giveaway tchotckes like a Mariner yo-yo (sitting on a bed of confetti from the last Dome game), a train car, a lunch-box, a batting helmet, snowglobes …

by msb on Mar 30, 2009 1:47 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

I'd forgotten ....

the ball that almost took my head off was an official ball from the Comerica opener which had somehow become a bp ball at Safeco—

I also have an Edgar photo ball and a Kendall photo ball that I got for a boxtop or two. I also once had a box of delicious Kendall Krunch, but it is now an empty shell, like my Roberto Clemente Wheaties box.

by msb on Mar 31, 2009 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My Mariners memorabilia is lacking

I have an unopened Ichiro bobblehead I got in Cooperstown in ‘01, but other than that just some clothing, t shirts etc. It’s my Green Bay Packers collection that I can take the most pride in.
-replica Favre jersey
-authentic Favre w/ Lambeau 50th anniversary patch
-authentic Ray Nitschke (1966)
-authentic Bart Starr (1966)
-authentic Reggie White (1996)
-replica Nick Barnett
-replica AJ Hawk
-replica Greg Jennings

Also a Southern Miss ball signed by Favre

by CKel on Mar 30, 2009 1:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I just realized something.

With Bonds still theoretically available, we could form an outfield that would dominate the shit out of the 1990s. Think about it, Bonds, Ichiro, Griffey. At this point you teach Buhner how to play 1B and show Paul Sorrento the door, keep Edgar at DH, have a young kid named Rodriguez coming up through the system….

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Mar 30, 2009 2:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nicely done.

It’s too bad that 2009 is about a decade-plus too late for that outfield to be worth a ridiculous amount.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Mar 30, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a friend who is a 911 operator for King County

you’d be surprised to hear some of the reasons people call 911. Her favorite was when someone called to report that he had dropped his ring in the toaster while it was plugged in and to ask for advice on what to do.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Mar 30, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I told her she should have had the caller call Home Depot

and ask how much an acetylene torch would be, because clearly the best option is to cut the toaster in half at that point.

Nice Guys Finish Third - Hopelessly lost, but makin' good time.

by pdb on Mar 30, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See that must be safe, my toaster doesn't have the little picture on the side saying 'don't do it'.

Unlike my first idea which was stick a fork in there and wiggle it around.

by Kermit. on Mar 30, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was going for a coat hanger, but a fork will work.

"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."

by Thingray on Mar 30, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

From the Wiki on Punch Imlach, former GM of the Buffalo Sabres
In the 1974 entry draft, Imlach—frustration with the excessive tedium and length of that year’s draft proceedings—deliberately selected an imaginary Japanese center, Taro Tsujimoto, supposedly of the Tokyo Katanas of the Tokyo Katanas, in the 11th round (183rd overall). Only after weeks had passed did the league discover that Tsujimoto did not in fact exist. Today, the league officially records the 183rd selection of the 1974 entry draft as an “invalid claim”

by abender20 on Mar 30, 2009 2:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NHL draft

This year’s draft includes the charming story of the NHL arguing to the Rangers that, despite the fact that he died, Alexei Cherepanov is able to be drafted again this year, meaning the Rangers won’t get a compensatory pick following the kid’s mysterious death.
Somehow, people thought this was in bad taste, and have instead decided that Cherepanov’s worth a 2nd round pick.

Remember when Gary Bettman was supposed to take the NHL to new heights based on his marketing savvy?

by marc w on Mar 30, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

on a related, note, I was just about to post this

by seattlebruin on Mar 30, 2009 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They have a special circle of hell for you

Normally it’s reserved for child molestors and people who talk at the theater (5 recs if you can ID the quote), but I’ve managed to find room for you after taking pleasure in my misery.

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Mar 30, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is a few years old.

We talked about that guy last year I think because they did a piece about him on ESPN.

by Sec 108 on Mar 30, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You should try and find the backstory on the ESPN archives.

Dude stole his brothers girlfriend because she thought he looked hot in a speedo.

by Sec 108 on Mar 30, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What makes a person decide to be "speedo guy" all of a sudden?

Kind of weird/freaky if you ask me.

"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."

by Thingray on Mar 30, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not. A. Clue. But if I was the brother not-in-a-speedo I'd be really happy.

There’s things you just don’t want to find out about your significant other when it’s too late.

by Kermit. on Mar 30, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No kidding.

"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."

by Thingray on Mar 31, 2009 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A signed Willie Bloomquist 4th of July Hat.

I ball signed by Eddie, Gil Meche and unknown name I think it’s Pinero or maybe somebody else.

A binder signed by Moyer and Freddy Garcia.

You got slurved bitch.

by Slurvey on Mar 30, 2009 4:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Heh. I thought that said...

…“A BENDER signed by Moyer and Freddy Garcia…”

This signature space for rent.

by PositivePaul on Mar 31, 2009 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So far I'm enjoying it.

Reminds me of my all-time favorite episode of M*A*S*H

by BrianL on Mar 30, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think in the end I've decided I enjoyed it

but a show that is in its prime does not need to do an episode like that.

But I get pretty claustrophobic so that episode was sort of hard to watch

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Wyomingroutes.org & Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Mar 30, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The narration isn't bad

I just can’t deal with the tight confinements of the camera angle

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Wyomingroutes.org & Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Mar 30, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have many items but stand outs include

Magic Johnson autographed basketball, Matt Hasselbeck autographed football, Jon Brockman autograph on a pad of paper (from when I saw him play against Martell Webster in a high school game), A-Rod autographed picture, Yogi Berra autographed card, and an assortment of valuable cards and signed baseballs

As far as jerseys go I have an authentic Tatupu home, replica Hasselbeck home, blank M’s alternate, Rashard Lewis road Sonics (doesn’t fit), Edgar home (doesn’t fit), a way old Griffey home replica from when I was younger and an old Daniel Sedin Canucks jersey from when I was younger.

by Woodinville_12thMan on Mar 30, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have these, but they're all replicas:

Seahawks home: Hasselbeck (2), D-Jack, Alexander (2), WIlliams (old style).
Seahawks road: 2 custom jerseys

One home Mason Sonics jersey, one home Felix jersey, a #3 Husky football jersey (home), a #3 UTEP jersey (home), one HUGE Ocho Cinco jersey (home), and I think that’s about it….

Then I have a buttload of assorted team t-shirts and stuff.

Next up is a Sounders FC jersey, then a Silvertips jersey.

"Fights begin, finger prints are took, days is lost, bail is made, court dates are ignored, cycle is repeated."

by Thingray on Mar 31, 2009 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait really?

That’s AWESOME

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Wyomingroutes.org & Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Mar 30, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Goddammit it's a joke

I was about to go buy a PS3 and the game just to play this.

They really should make it though

Determined, Jonesing Commentor | Proud proprietor of Wyomingroutes.org & Washingtonhighways.org

by I'm NOT Corco on Mar 30, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guitar Hero Lawrence Welk

Guitar Hero Zamphir
Guitar Hero Tiny Tim
Guitar Hero William Hung
Guitar Hero Wesley Willis
Guitar Hero Ms. Peachez
Guitar Hero Barry Manilow
Guitar Hero Fu Schnickens
Guitar Hero Dragonforce

I would kill for these.

Illegible

by kevin_ess on Mar 30, 2009 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of memories

tonights FSN game is the ’97 AL West chlincher vs the Angels.

by msb on Mar 30, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Yeah, I'm watching it

Was wondering if anyone else was. Good lord, the Anaheim Angels of Anaheim had hideous jerseys.

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Mar 30, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That Buhner HR was a monster

I miss watching him play. He was always my favorite M.

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Mar 30, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

*clincher.

Say, that tall, homely guy throws strikes and gets guys out.

by msb on Mar 30, 2009 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I recognize him

Doesn’t he stand under the freeway on 4th Ave with a “why lie, need $$ for beer” sign?

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Mar 30, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Red

I miss your idiotic commentary.

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Mar 30, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A person that likely said many nice things about the fans of Anaheim

and at the same time contributed quite a bit of money into the city’s economy?

by Robert on Mar 31, 2009 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Jim Edmonds

Why didn’t you just say so?

by Robert on Mar 31, 2009 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not familiar with the exact rules in this particular case

but if you received anal trauma from the gayest person ever but you didn’t enjoy it where does that leave your sexuality?

by Robert on Mar 31, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

Straight, blacked out

unable to remember anything that happened unless someone jogs my memory.

by JI on Mar 31, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Reliving the pain may cause me to freak out

but acknowledging it exists is the first step on the road to recovery

by JI on Mar 31, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can never be sure

it still feels like some horrible nightmare that I can never wake from

by JI on Mar 31, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well then

Let’s have you serve as a reminder all it takes is one wrong step, one foot in the wrong place, for disaster to strike.

by Robert on Mar 31, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My memory is not what it used to be. >:(

It seems these days it just I’m going around in a circle and one misstep and all my hopes and dreams get kicked behind me.

by JI on Mar 31, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You were so close from coming from the depths of despair too.

but after that happened it seems that god just doesn’t want you to ever be happy.

by Robert on Mar 31, 2009 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do my public faliure have to come against my biggest, most obnoxious foe

at the worst possible moment, on the biggest possible stage?

Alas, thankfully it has been not immortalized in any sort of moving picture.

by JI on Mar 31, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is it that every time we have clinched our final playoff berth it's been against the Angels?

’95 One-Game, ’97 Division, ’00 Wild Card on the final game of the year, ’01 AL Division with the flag….

Aw crap, we don’t play Anaheim down the stretch this year but the second week in September. If we’re gonna win it this year, we gotta surprise the shit out of people and run away with it.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Mar 31, 2009 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Blowers and Bill Kreuger both playing in this game

Wonder if they knew what the fates held in store for them a decade later.

And WOW, Blowers has one hell of a mullet.

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Mar 30, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Never mind

Must be a different Krueger.

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Mar 30, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chad Kreuter

Forgot about him. /failz

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Mar 30, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a man.

The strength of his jaw alone could break many a lesser man.

by Kermit. on Mar 31, 2009 2:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"And WOW, Blowers has one hell of a mullet"

ah, but it is nothing to that worn by The master.

by msb on Mar 30, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Touche

Probably has something to do with why Randy is still getting paid to play baseball and Blowers is locked in a booth with Dave Sims.

Free Stephen "Awesome" Strasburg!

by seattlecougar on Mar 30, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs