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August 31, 2006
Well, this is yet another reason to push for peace. Never mind the whole ending-the-cycle-of-war thing; I hear some of those Palestinian kids have developed amazing throwing arms. Imagine what they could do in a league like this.
posted by chicobangs at 02:32 AM on August 31, 2006
I can't help but think that anything that brings large numbers of Jewish spectators together in one place is just offering up a target. It's not as if Israel doesn't already have professional sports leagues, you know. Soccer and basketball were mentioned in the article...
posted by CountZero at 03:06 AM on August 31, 2006
Sports exist outside of the American vacuum?
posted by igottheblues at 03:35 AM on August 31, 2006
If a home run shot goes over the West Bank "security barrier", will they get the ball back?
posted by owlhouse at 06:54 AM on August 31, 2006
This article is a good read, but it seemed like it's just taking advantage of the turmoil in the Middle East to publicize the new league. There are leagues all over the world that have been trying to break into the mainstream in countries where Soccer is king that don't get any kind of assistance from former major league GMs and scouts. Or any publicity at all, for that matter. (Full disclosure: I play in the semi-professional Belgian league.)
posted by cabuki at 07:12 AM on August 31, 2006
(Full disclosure: I play in the semi-professional Belgian league.) I have that video game. Belgian MVP Baseball 2006 for XboX. The Antwerp Angels are my favorite squadron.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 08:04 AM on August 31, 2006
The Antwerp Angels are my favorite squadron. Seriously, Weedy. You know better. The last thing SpoFi needs is another boring Antwerp Angles ROXOR!!11, Mechelen Tyres r gay!!one! pissing match. Stop trolling.
posted by Ufez Jones at 09:41 AM on August 31, 2006
Got it. Thinly veiled Simpsons references are not okay. Must take all sports stories seriously. This place used to be fun. On topic: This article is a partisan case of leveraging sports cliches to support a political effort at harmonizing the culture of Israel and the US in light of recent events in the region. That's better?!?!
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 10:22 AM on August 31, 2006
Weedy just made me snort Manischewitz out my nose.
posted by chicobangs at 10:31 AM on August 31, 2006
Leave some for Elijah.
posted by yerfatma at 11:08 AM on August 31, 2006
Swish right back atcha Weedy! Mazel Tov!
posted by tommybiden at 01:40 PM on August 31, 2006
This place used to be fun. You know I was kidding, right? If there is a team in Mechelen, though, they definitely need to be the Tyres.
posted by Ufez Jones at 03:30 PM on August 31, 2006
What about the An Twerps?
posted by owlhouse at 05:18 PM on August 31, 2006
I would so want that jersey.
posted by chicobangs at 05:50 PM on August 31, 2006
My sarcasm radar must be broken. My bad, Ufez (I was shocked that you would call me out). And damn right - the Tyres are a big rival.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 08:02 PM on August 31, 2006
It's cool, Weedman. You're reply contained enough awesome anyhow. Just give Chris Bosh back to the City of Dallas and we'll call it even.
posted by Ufez Jones at 09:17 PM on August 31, 2006
Ohmigod. No chance in hell. We're going to break him first. Cuban will have the chance to overpay him in another five years.
posted by WeedyMcSmokey at 08:11 AM on September 01, 2006
No way!! The Tyres and Angels suxx0rs!! I doubt Mechelen will get a team anytime soon. There's probably only 1 person in that city that even knows what baseball is, and that's because that's where my office is. ;)
posted by cabuki at 11:22 AM on September 01, 2006
Oy Vey. Quite an interesting article actually. I question if Israel is really safe enough for more then the most brave of Jews, let alone ballplayers. My wife is Jewish, but has no interest in visiting because of the chance of bus bombs, hotel bombings, etc. That plus the fact that we both strongly disagree with the Israeli government on the Palestinian issue (among other things). I can't help but think that anything that brings large numbers of Jewish spectators together in one place is just offering up a target. I wish them the best, but predict the worst.