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Really Fantasy Baseball: E Street v. Wu-Tang Classic
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I have some problems with this lineup, which pits Bruce's backing band against Shaolin's finest. I just don't think it's fair that the Wu gets to put their deceased player (ODB) in right, while Danny Federici (RIP Phantom Dan) leaves the hole open at third. I'm OK with the infield other then that — the Big Man at first (although, he has a lot of hip issues, which may prove problematic; same goes for Nils Lofgren at short) and Van Zant at second are particularly inspired.
But Patti Scialfa at catcher? Come on, I know she's the red-headed woman and all, but she's also the weak link (who doesn't take a bathroom break when Bruce lets Patti sing?) and should be in right if we're counting Federici as alive. I would move Max Weinberg to the catching position because the constant smile he has on his face while he's drumming will only bump up Bruce when he's down in the count. Roy Bittan should move to center and give Gary Tallent left.
They don't mention her, but E Street violinist Soozie Tyrell would make a good DH, considering she's not a major part of the band but still gives the live show a nice little oomph. She's the Matt Stairs of the E Street Band. As for the rest of the hitters, Clarence would obvs hit clean up but I would put Bruce at the five spot and I think it's just plain crazy not to lead off with Little Stevie. I also think it's kind of bullshit that Springsteen gave up 11 hits. Please, he has a perfect wind-up.
At least they've got homefield advantage. And they could totally take Earth, Wind and Fire for WFC status.
But what about Wu-Tang? Any problems with the line-up? I like RZA on the mound and GZA at short. I don't know about Ghostface catching, though. Thoughts?
h/t Carol Han
via Flip Flop Flyin'
Of course, Patti catches for Bruce. Like bedroom, like baseball diamond. Duh!
The Wu don’t have home field advantage for the championship series, foo. Still, Wu-Tang in 5 games for the WFC.
GZA toes the rubber with RZA catching.
Study your Wu Tang lyrics. GZA on “Clan in da Front” makes what could be the most perfect baseball metaphor in all of hip hop.
“I’m on the mound G, and it’s a no-hitter
And my DJ, the catcher, he’s my man
Anyway he’s the one who devised the plan
He throws the signs I hook up the beats with clout
I throw the rhymes to the mic and I strike em out
So it really doesn’t matter on how you intrigue
You can’t fuck with those in the major leagues.”
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