Comments on: The nerdiest baseball article you’ll ever see. Ever. Really.

By: iainnyj

iainnyj — Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:32:25 +0000

At the time this episode was aired I was so upset that one of the precious few remaining DS9 episodes was ‘wasted’ without advancing the main story arc.

Watching it now, it’s silly and pointless, but fun. This article captures it well.

“Death to the opposition” deserves to catch on.

By: joshftw

joshftw — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:23:44 +0000

Wow! I’m a fan of DS9 and all, but….

*clears throat*
NNNNEEEEEEEEEEEEERRRRRRRDDDDDDDDD!

By: Francisco (FC)

Francisco (FC) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:54:31 +0000

I know he’s TNG but would Riker be the Closer? He has the cool last name AND the beard!

By: halladaysbiceps

halladaysbiceps — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:40:47 +0000

Oh, I see. They didn’t let Data play. Probably because they knew Data would invoke Albert Pujols with his power and strength.

By: nolanwiffle

nolanwiffle — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:40:00 +0000

…..and perhaps Pete’s lawyers as well.

By: acheron2112

acheron2112 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:38:24 +0000

DS9 is the St. Louis Cardinals to Voyager’s Bowie Baysox.

By: Kevin S.

Kevin S. — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:36:42 +0000

When he he’s white and not yellow (or bronze, really).

By: kellyb9

kellyb9 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:30:01 +0000

You’ll be hearing from my lawyers.

By: kellyb9

kellyb9 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:26:49 +0000

We’re actually watching all the episodes on netflix… I think its a lot better than Voyager at this point.

By: umrguy42

umrguy42 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:22:50 +0000

A couple thoughts –

1. I’m not sure that Bashir’s genetic enhancements made him as strong as the Vulcans.

2. When can we start discussing Nog’s scrappiness quotient?

By: Francisco (FC)

Francisco (FC) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:14:48 +0000

Yes, I posted this in the wrong thread… sue me!

By: sdelmonte

sdelmonte — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:10:36 +0000

As much as I love DS9 – my pick for the best Trek, warts and all – the baseball episode was just goofy. Though as baseball episodes of SF/fantasy shows go, it’s not that bad. (Most of my complaints are Trek-based and I will save them for another forum.)

By: natstowngreg

natstowngreg — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:09:38 +0000

Good move, not taking the Orioles’ job. It would only have ended in heartache. And a clogged bubble pipe.

By: Francisco (FC)

Francisco (FC) — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:02:50 +0000

Craig listened patiently to the figure on his 70″ LED screen. His bathrobe had a shiny plush feel after a good wash and his pipe was practically puffing bubbles on its own. This interview process had been going on already for a about an hour. But now it was time to end it. His caller had finished and waited expectantly for an answer.

“Well Pete – I can call you Pete right? – you make a compelling case, however after mulling it over for the last half an hour or so, I must respectfully decline your offer to be GM of the Orioles.”

Peter Angelos’s wore a crestfallen face as yet another candidate turned down his job offer.

“But cheer up, someone will be working with you soon. You have a shown a lot of class and have obviously taken the time to make a standout offer. But what’s best for me and my family and MLB is that I continue keeping my watchful eye on Baseball from the sanctity of my Lair. You never know when the sport might go astray. Seriousl,y without me, this whole industry would just collapse in on itself.”

Before cutting off Angelos he bit on his bubble pipe and said: “Besides, I’m still hoping to get an interview in St. Louis to manage the Cardinals, why won’t John return my calls?”, he shook his head in frustration. Pete appreciated his talent why not Mozeliak?

By: acheron2112

acheron2112 — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:02:33 +0000

Fantastic article. I like the note about Sisko not wanting an automated umpire. Wonder how he feels about instant replay.

By: Joe

Joe — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:56:38 +0000

My wife is a fan of DS9, so I’ve seen this show a couple of times. It was OK, but Lar’s article was outstanding. Completely agree about Dax.

By: oikosjeremy

oikosjeremy — Fri, 04 Nov 2011 12:21:34 +0000

…”wouldn’t do him any favors with the ladies.”

Depends on the ladies: http://www.merrimack.edu/lmichaud/women_in_cs/geekguide.html