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According to our deep, inside, exclusive-to-us-only sources, the weather in St. Louis today is miserable … but more in a “are we really supposed to sit out here through 30 La Russa/Randolph pitching changes?” way rather than a “it’s getting rained out?” way. So the pivotal Game 5 is here, with Tom Glavine and Jeff Weaver, both on full rest, try to match their performances from Game 1. (Weaver lost, but we’d absolutely take two runs in six innings again.)
While the Cardinals’ medical report remains “scary,” and the Mets fans twiddle their thumbs during a series that seems like it will never end, we prepare for yet another night of this. The Cardinals have a clear pitching advantage in both Games 6 and 7, but they will be played in Shea, so that makes tonight’s game pretty much the deck-clearer.
And we’re absolutely not ready. But jeez … we gotta be due some karma after that MNF game, right?
No midnight posts tonight. We’re not going to be able to do anything until morning. Feel free to talk during the game here, if you like. We’ll be too scared to look.
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Mixed Martial Arts— UFC 63 and UFC 64 Fighter Salary Breakdownby Ivan TrembowOriginally Published on MMAWeeklyMMAWeekly has obtained the fighter salary information for UFC 63 and UFC 64. UFC 63 took place on September 23rd in Anaheim, California, an…
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The Cubs, a team we remind you finished behind the Pirates this year, hired Lou “Let’s Not Bring Up The Two Languages Thing Again, Please” Piniella as manager yesterday, and, according to ESPN, he wants to bring A-Rod to town.
Sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.com that Piniella, who is extremely close to Rodriguez, expects the Cubs to aggressively pursue the 10-time All-Star. The 63-year-old manager and the 31-year-old Rodriguez have what amounts to a quasi-father/son relationship; Rodriguez was managed in Seattle by Piniella from 1994-2000. It is that relationship — and the tantalizing talent of Rodriguez — that has prompted Piniella to want to explore a trade with the Yankees.
We’re less than convinced this will happen — unless the Cubs decide they’ve had enough of Carlos Zambrano’s constant stream of Internet porn — but boy, do we love the idea of A-Rod hanging out in Wrigleyville. Think the guys at the fire station across the street will let him apply the lip liner? You know, if you put him and Bartman in the same locker room, the pipes would all burst, the toilet would back up, the shower would only spray cold water and all the laundry would come out pink. Perhaps Dennis Green could be the locker room office manager.
Piniella Wants To Acquire A-Rod [ESPN]
(By the way, Piniella does know what he’s in for, right?)
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We’ve logged some pretty outstanding fan song remixes, including the rather epic “Sweet Shaun Alexander,” which even made deceased members of Lynyrd Skynyrd roll over in their graves, and they’re still drunk.
So it’s no real surprise that Tigers fans would get in on the act. And they’re even “current.” Their song, via Gorilla Vs. Bear, is set to Justin Timberlake’s “Sexy Back,” which is what all the kids are listening to these days. (That song makes us feel like we’re having a seizure, by the way.) If you think you can handle the remix without someone putting a wallet in your mouth, here it is.
We’re particularly fond of the Brandon Inge shoutout, but that’s just us.
Tigers Back (via Gorilla Vs. Bear)
Do Not Let This Song Into Your Skull [Deadspin]
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It’s hard to believe, but the NBA season is just around the corner. So come with us now as we present five tiny tidbits on each team, just to get you in the mood. Today we continue with the Southeast Division, so do us a favor and send your tips to tips@deadspin.com.
• 1. For The Seafood Lover In You. Udonis Haslem’s favorite movies are Bad Boys and Scarface, his favorite rap artists are Jay-Z and the Hot Boys, his favorite restaurant is Red Lobster and he is a huge University of Miami football fan.
• 2. She’s A Maniac, Maniac On The Floor. Forget the 2005-06 NBA Championship. Also last season, the Heat Dancers won top dance team in the NBA as voted by the fans. Also, Heat Dancer Layla El won the WWE Diva Search.
• 3. Whiplash Lawsuit On The Horizon. Comedian Mickey Joseph has a routine in which he imagines what an NBA game would be like if all the players were naked. A good portion of the bit involves Joseph — who is about 5-foot-8 — protecting himself with his arms against Shaquille O’Neal’s imaginary penis.
• 4. They Were Tough In The Paint. Jason Chandler Williams played basketball at Dupont High School in West Virginia, where one of his teammates was Randy Moss. His nickname is Fanny Lightning.
• 5. Action! Shaquille O’Neal has appeared in eight movies. Can you name them? Ah, you missed one — Good Burger. Everyone misses that.
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It’s World Series week in Detroit, and you know what that means: Fans doing anything they can in a mad, desperate dash for tickets. (If the Cardinals somehow sneak in, you know we’re whoring ourselves out. Though we’re still not going anywhere near a press box.) Our first entry is an eBay auction of curious strategy from an enterprising Detroit woman.
I have a Tiger Towel and I’m ready to cheer on the Good Ole Boys. I live in Trenton Michigan and I hope to find someone or a group to go with. Anyone with access to tickets that would like me as a companion please write me now. I’m pretty funny and can keep up with the crowd. Let’s Go Tigers!!!! I’m available as a designated driver under the proper circumstance as well. If you want a lady on your arm who will appreciate your generosity, I’m your girl! … I am a single woman who is self employed and highly respectable but in no way uptight. … I want to party at the best event in my town and I want in the game so I’m up for bid. I’m 5′4 and a size 5, I look great in all kinds of Tiger apparel
It’s unusual to see an ad like this on eBay rather than Craig’s List, which is what gives it much of its charm. Though we still find the notion of trying to get someone to pay you to give you tickets … well, when the World Series is in Detroit, one must leave no stone unturned.
Detroit Tigers World Series Game Ticket Companion Date [eBay]
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All right, we’re gonna talk about this one more time, and then if you bring it up again, we’re totally not giving you a cookie.
As we sift through the rubble of last night’s physical manifestation of life as a fan of The Buzzsaw That Is The Arizona Cardinals, we would like to point out three things.
1. The game set all kinds of records, most of which are documented here. Our favorite is the Buzzsaw becoming the first team to lose two games in a row after leading by 14 points after the first quarter.
2. Dennis Green is obviously meat after this debacle, not that he wasn’t in serious trouble anyway. After his postgame tirade, we’d like to suggest Joe Mikulik, who can at least draw out his screaming longer.
3. Poor Neil Rackers. It only makes sense that the Buzzsaw’s one strength last season would be what would spring a leak this year. It’s possible that last year was the aberration for Rackers; after all, he was terrible with the Bengals, was average at best before last season and has been lousy this year. Can kickers take steroids? They can, right? Because if they can, get back on ‘em, Neil.
Glendale Gets Spotlight; Cards Get Heartbreak [Arizona Republic]
Elias Says [ESPN]
(UPDATE: We missed this at the end of the game, because we were busy hammering our ankles to the wall, but Kissing Suzy Kolber reports of an intriguing post game midfield meeting:
“After the game was over, there was a shot of Matt Leinart meeting up with Kyle Orton at midfield and shaking hands. If you haven’t seen Orton lately, you’re in for a surprise. He’s still got the neckbeard, but he’s also growing his hair long, baby. Long and greasy as shit. Stellar fucking work. Make this man a roadie NOW, God. He and Leinart shared a laugh, at which point Tony Kornheiser burst into laughter on the air, never explaining why. Take a bow, Deadspin. The world is your inside joke.”)
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