June 25, 2006

Die-hard baseball fans will soon have a way to be close to their favorite teams in the afterlife. : An interesting article- anyone want their casket painted?

posted by redsoxrgay to baseball at 08:52 PM - 22 comments

I think that would be cool. I mean I know I bleed, sweat and cry over the Broncos. I havent shed a tear since Elway retired though. Hopo the "Snake can get us to the pinnical.

posted by RecruiterT at 09:00 PM on June 25, 2006

This actually seems pretty cool. Maybe they will also go on and get licensing from the NFL, NBA, NHL, etc.. Then maybe combine some teams? That would kick ass.

posted by STUNNER at 10:14 PM on June 25, 2006

My god this could be my worst fear, me a die hard Packer fan stuck in a Bears casket for all eternity. I guess I'll have to be careful who I piss off.

posted by CB900 at 10:38 PM on June 25, 2006

*pre-orders Washington Nationals urn* *prays that my ashes aren't put in an Atlanta Braves one* (Throwback caskets and urns would be cool too. I'd like a Montreal Expos urn for its symbolism--seeing as how the 'Spos '94 WS title hopes went up in flames and came down as ashes.)

posted by curtangle at 11:38 PM on June 25, 2006

Stick someone in a Yankees anything and ya know where they are going.

posted by CB900 at 12:26 AM on June 26, 2006

When I first read this headline, I thought MLB had figured out a way to expand attendance by selling tickets to dead people. I mean, ascended souls wouldn't need an actual seat, I guess. And their view couldn't be any worse than the upper deck at Shea. This plan would certainly slow the necessary Lego-ization of Fenway.

posted by BullpenPro at 12:55 AM on June 26, 2006

I thought MLB had figured out a way to expand attendance by selling tickets to dead people. I just went to see the braves play the sox in atlanta. That's where the dead people are.

posted by justgary at 12:56 AM on June 26, 2006

And the poor souls going to hell would be sent to a never ending Cubs game.

posted by CB900 at 10:42 AM on June 26, 2006

I have a plan in place where my ashes will be dropped at various homeplates. I just hope they do a better job than the guy did with his mother's ashes at the Eagle's game. Paying for a casket that will be quickly buried doesn't make sense. A urn I can understand. Your ashes have to match the decor of the den. But what if your wife's next husband is a fan of your rival? Just hope he doesn't smoke.

posted by ?! at 10:44 AM on June 26, 2006

I just went to see the braves play the sox in atlanta. That's where the dead people are. I can certainly verify what justgary said. For anyone who has ever been to Turner Field, you almost have to agree. Not to mention that the Braves just suck this year. Well said. Prune the hedges and rape the horses

posted by cmsickman at 10:45 AM on June 26, 2006

CB900 and the poor souls going to hell would be sent to a never ending Cubs game. Probably playing the Senators turned Rangers franchise. /Dusting off Bible.....

posted by mjkredliner at 11:03 AM on June 26, 2006

CB900: "Stick someone in a Yankees anything and ya know where they are going." CB900 would you be able to tell me where they are going? I would really like to know being a YANKEES fan and all.

posted by STUNNER at 02:41 PM on June 26, 2006

posted by yerfatma at 03:16 PM on June 26, 2006

Stick someone in a Yankees anything and ya know where they are going. The disabled list?

posted by BullpenPro at 03:44 PM on June 26, 2006

Stick someone in a Yankees anything and ya know where they are going. To the bank with a big fat cheque?

posted by grum@work at 04:04 PM on June 26, 2006

"Stick someone in a Yankees anything and ya know where they are going." Back home after the ALDS? Wow, reincarnation!

posted by ?! at 04:15 PM on June 26, 2006

grum@work: "Stick someone in a Yankees anything and ya know where they are going. To the bank with a big fat cheque?" Yeah, that sounds about right.

posted by STUNNER at 05:20 PM on June 26, 2006

Boy did I kick over a hornets nest. I made that statement based on a comment made to me by a Mets fan when I was in NYC. From the train we were on We could see the ball park. I asked a man if that was Yankee Stadium. His reply was yes, thats the house that Ruth built, and where satin lives. Forgive my typing tonight, I got new glasses today and about all I can see is the outline of my keyboard.

posted by CB900 at 06:09 PM on June 26, 2006

I asked a man if that was Yankee Stadium. His reply was yes, thats the house that Ruth built, and where satin lives. ... Ruth was, uh, flamboyant?

posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 07:03 PM on June 26, 2006

Ruth was, uh, flamboyant? You Canadians and your intolerance...shameful, really.

posted by The_Black_Hand at 08:30 PM on June 26, 2006

that Ruth built, and where satin lives I think that it means the current Yankees are, uh, flamboyant.

posted by 2bnamedl8r at 08:57 PM on June 26, 2006

I told my relatives to bury me in the cheapest box my carcass will fit. I think I will amend that statement to "the cheapest Devils' box my carcass will fit in." I'm not sure that would go over well with my Protestant relatives though.

posted by MrFrisby at 09:18 PM on June 26, 2006

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