It's all about the Benjamins

Skip · 12-29-2003, 05:42 PM

Ok, since this forum is about 'other' baseball news, tell us all what baseball related stuff you got for Christmas, or for whatever holiday you celebrate, or just got anyway, recently.

Skip · 12-29-2003, 05:45 PM

I got a copy of Leavy's Koufax book, which I already had a copy of, so that's not a big help. Nothing else baseball-wise ... I think everyone I know has, for the most part, decided to let me satisfy my baseball cravings myself.

(I did get several CDs though).

Rajah · 12-29-2003, 06:52 PM

I didn't get anything baseball related. I did, however, recently purchase the newest SBE.

Craig S. · 12-29-2003, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Rajah

I didn't get anything baseball related. I did, however, recently purchase the newest SBE.

Same here. I bought the new SBE, along with a couple of older Sporting News baseball annuals (I'm trying to put together a collection).

Wolf Hopper · 12-29-2003, 07:54 PM

Four baseball books, two baseball DVDs, and something to hang on the wall. Also, a Ted Williams hallmark ornament for the tree.

TimmyB · 12-29-2003, 07:58 PM

Leavy's Koufax
James' Abstract
A coffee table-type Henry Aaron book/photo collection
Murder at Wrigley Field
Ted Williams tree ornament
A handful of '70/'71/'72 baseball cards

TGwynn19 · 12-29-2003, 07:59 PM

I got Neyer's book of line-ups.

sweaver · 12-29-2003, 10:41 PM

I got Larry Dierker's "This Ain't Brain Surgery" memoir, which I had mentioned elsewhere earlier. I had forgotten the tie-in with his own brain surgery. I also got this year's Hallmark baseball ornament, which was a Jason Giambi figurine.

Wolf Hopper · 12-29-2003, 10:48 PM

Funny, the Reds fan got Giambi, and the Yankees fan (me) got Ted Williams. My wife said she just couldn't go for Giambi, for some reason.

LeGrandOrange · 12-30-2003, 12:04 AM

I got an Almanac that has baseball stuff in it...and I got NASCAR Thunder 2004 for X-Box which has a couple of the All-Star Game paint schemes in it too.

I really didn't ask for anything baseball this year...my dad got the SBE out of the way in November, and I wasn't interested in anything Christmasy until I suddenly got the yen for an X-Box, and then focused on getting football, hockey, and racing games for it. I actually didn't get the football game, I got a 3D Platformer instead, but I'll get it soon enough. I'll get a baseball game in April when they make MLB Slugfest Pro (or 20-04).

Speaking of the SBE...has Lee updated it some? I have a version which has 2003 World Series stuff in it, and I'm not certain if he's done any fixes to it since.

satchel · 12-30-2003, 08:09 AM

No baseball-related chanukah gifts for me this year.

WiredTiger · 12-30-2003, 08:51 AM

I have a summer birthday so I usually get my baseball stuff then but I did get a bag to store my softball equipment.

sweaver · 12-30-2003, 11:34 AM

Giambi was the new one. My wife has been getting me the new Hallmark ornament from the series each year, so I have a set of several.

nyy26wc · 12-30-2003, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Wolf Hopper

Four baseball books, two baseball DVDs, and something to hang on the wall. Also, a Ted Williams hallmark ornament for the tree.

Do you mind sharing what the two DVD's are?

I've got a good collection of DVD's, but always want more, more and even more. So, I'm hoping you got something I don't already have, so I can find out about and go get it.

nyy26wc · 12-30-2003, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by LeGrandOrange

Speaking of the SBE...has Lee updated it some? I have a version which has 2003 World Series stuff in it, and I'm not certain if he's done any fixes to it since.

I just checked the database and your order was placed right around the time that maybe yours would have the 2003 awards added, maybe it was sent out a few days earlier.

If they aren't in there, let me know and I'll send you a patch file that will update it.

12-29-2003, 05:42 PM	#1
Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	It's all about the Benjamins Ok, since this forum is about 'other' baseball news, tell us all what baseball related stuff you got for Christmas, or for whatever holiday you celebrate, or just got anyway, recently.

12-29-2003, 06:52 PM	#3
Rajah NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Chicagoland Posts: 1,177	I didn't get anything baseball related. I did, however, recently purchase the newest SBE. __________________ Why does Aubrey Huff looked so mad in his picture? Oh wait...

12-29-2003, 07:54 PM	#5
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	Four baseball books, two baseball DVDs, and something to hang on the wall. Also, a Ted Williams hallmark ornament for the tree. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

12-29-2003, 10:48 PM	#9
Wolf Hopper NetShrine Creator & Curator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NetShrine WHQ Posts: 6,191	Funny, the Reds fan got Giambi, and the Yankees fan (me) got Ted Williams. My wife said she just couldn't go for Giambi, for some reason. __________________ Steve, Forum Administrator POSTING TIP FOR THE DAY: When composing a post, think about what you would say if the intended recipient was an individual who was actually sitting just two feet in front of you, in person, rather than just some far away and anonymous audience who only can identify you as text on a PC screen - - and then write your post in that manner. It makes for remarkable and sincere discourse.

12-30-2003, 08:09 AM	#11
satchel NetShrine All-Century Team Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 2,601	No baseball-related chanukah gifts for me this year. __________________ Rare mold, old vomit - An anagram rejected by Tom Riddle

12-29-2003, 05:45 PM	#2
Skip NetShrine Vagabond Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Louisville Posts: 7,866	I got a copy of Leavy's Koufax book, which I already had a copy of, so that's not a big help. Nothing else baseball-wise ... I think everyone I know has, for the most part, decided to let me satisfy my baseball cravings myself. (I did get several CDs though).

12-29-2003, 07:58 PM	#6
TimmyB NetShrine's Magic 8-Ball Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Where the cops speak slow and the air is nice Posts: 2,591	Leavy's Koufax James' Abstract A coffee table-type Henry Aaron book/photo collection Murder at Wrigley Field Ted Williams tree ornament A handful of '70/'71/'72 baseball cards

12-29-2003, 07:59 PM	#7
TGwynn19 Guest Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,087	I got Neyer's book of line-ups.

12-29-2003, 10:41 PM	#8
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	I got Larry Dierker's "This Ain't Brain Surgery" memoir, which I had mentioned elsewhere earlier. I had forgotten the tie-in with his own brain surgery. I also got this year's Hallmark baseball ornament, which was a Jason Giambi figurine.

12-30-2003, 12:04 AM	#10
LeGrandOrange Membership Suspended 4/11/04 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 3,783	I got an Almanac that has baseball stuff in it...and I got NASCAR Thunder 2004 for X-Box which has a couple of the All-Star Game paint schemes in it too. I really didn't ask for anything baseball this year...my dad got the SBE out of the way in November, and I wasn't interested in anything Christmasy until I suddenly got the yen for an X-Box, and then focused on getting football, hockey, and racing games for it. I actually didn't get the football game, I got a 3D Platformer instead, but I'll get it soon enough. I'll get a baseball game in April when they make MLB Slugfest Pro (or 20-04). Speaking of the SBE...has Lee updated it some? I have a version which has 2003 World Series stuff in it, and I'm not certain if he's done any fixes to it since.

12-30-2003, 08:51 AM	#12
WiredTiger Guest Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The city of Kaline, Cobb and Greenberg Posts: 3,395	I have a summer birthday so I usually get my baseball stuff then but I did get a bag to store my softball equipment.

12-30-2003, 11:34 AM	#13
sweaver Netshrine Cleanup Hitter Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: The Mountain State Posts: 8,883	Giambi was the new one. My wife has been getting me the new Hallmark ornament from the series each year, so I have a set of several.

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