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Thursday, September 20, 2007

MLB: Elton John goes to bat with the Braves

Please…please shoot me I’m only the messenger.

Braves general manager John Schuerholz, former second baseman Mark Lemke and Hall of Fame pitcher Phil Niekro sat down with Elton, who was wearing a Braves jacket and trademark neon-colored shades. The four of them, baseball and music fans alike, launched into a lengthy and mutually enlightening conversation touching on numerous topics including the similarities between running a baseball team and a rock band, the Braves’ and Elton’s huge hits through the years, and much more.

...“When I heard Elton was moving here in ‘91 and the Braves offered me the job, I took it,” Schuerholz joked. “I’ve been a big fan of his forever, as all of us been, and we had a challenge ahead of us in 1991… But (there’s been a) consistency of excellence of our product, like Elton’s products… the entire experience, what we promise to our fans we’ve been able to deliver, and we’re really proud of that.”

Repoz Posted: September 20, 2007 at 06:25 PM | 38 comment(s) Login to Bookmark
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1. Sam M. Posted: September 20, 2007 at 06:42 PM (#2533828)

I first knew Elton John was a big baseball fan when he had such a huge hit with "Candaele in the Wind."

2. Rear Admiral Piazza Posted: September 20, 2007 at 06:55 PM (#2533853)

I preferred "Benny (Agbayani) and the Mets."

3. My name is Votto, and I love to get Moppo Posted: September 20, 2007 at 06:56 PM (#2533858)

I''ve always wanted to see Clemens enter a game to the strains of "Rocket Man"

4. hankonly Posted: September 20, 2007 at 06:56 PM (#2533859)

Followed by "Saturday Night's Alright for Blowing a Save" ...

5. The District Attorney Posted: September 20, 2007 at 06:58 PM (#2533862)

If I was Scott Scudder... but then again, no.

6. Crispix Attacksel Rios Posted: September 20, 2007 at 06:59 PM (#2533867)

I've always thought that song about Livan Hernandez was very touching.

7. Harmon "Thread Killer" Microbrew Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:01 PM (#2533873)

Don't forget "The Bichette is Back".

8. Boots Day Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:01 PM (#2533874)

Yeah, but I thought he was more of a minor league fan after "Burn Down the Missions" and "Grey Seals" and "Don't Let the Hagerstown Suns Go Down on Me."

9. Rear Admiral Piazza Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:02 PM (#2533875)

Boston's starting pitchers are looking forward to hearing "Someone Saved My Game Tonight" in the near future.

10. Rear Admiral Piazza Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:03 PM (#2533878)

And now that Ed Wade is back in baseball, "The ##### Is Back" becomes only more timely.

11. Vrhovnik Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:07 PM (#2533885)

"Goodbye Yellow Brick Gload" should pop up on KC playlists.

12. Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Griffin (Vlad) Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:08 PM (#2533888)

Elton John and the Braves? Hope nobody tells John Smoltz (and I say that only half in jest).

13. My name is Votto, and I love to get Moppo Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:09 PM (#2533890)

Elton does own a house in Buckhead--any ATLliens know where? I have heard it's off of Paces Ferry, but don't know for sure.

14. 1k5v3L

Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:17 PM (#2533896)

I wonder how Smoltz feels about Elton John in a Braves uni.

15. vortex of dissipation Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:18 PM (#2533897)

Who can forget the glittery Dodgers uniform from 1975?

Elton at Dodger Stadium

16. and Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:20 PM (#2533900)

This should make it easy for them to sign Piazza next winter.

17. Slinger Francisco Barrios (Dr. Memory) Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:41 PM (#2533928)

That's is a load of Tottenham, that is. It's a steaming pile of Hotspur.

I wonder how Smoltz feels about Elton John in a Braves uni.

Not capital.

18. Rowland Office Supplies Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:42 PM (#2533931)

I was always partial to "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" (with Kiki D. Cuyler).

19. vortex of dissipation Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:43 PM (#2533932)

It's a little known fact that Elton John wanted to play Sicks Stadium. Unfortunately, "Take Me to the Pilot" was released one year too late.

20. Kyle S Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:46 PM (#2533939)

I know EJ used to own a house in Virginia Highlands, as well as a condo in a Buckhead highrise near Peachtree and Pharr. I'm pretty sure he still has a residence here, but I don't know where it is.

21. vortex of dissipation Posted: September 20, 2007 at 07:50 PM (#2533946)

One of his most recent albums was named Peachtree Road.

22. Babe Ruths Chris Steak Posted: September 20, 2007 at 08:00 PM (#2533959)

Get back, Honky Kaat

23. McLovin Posted: September 20, 2007 at 08:05 PM (#2533965)

I don't know...the way he sings "Krukodile Rock" and "(Dave) Eiland Girl," it doesn't seem like they have anything to do with baseball.

24. Babe Ruths Chris Steak Posted: September 20, 2007 at 08:08 PM (#2533976)

Seung Song::Sun-Woo Kim
Your Song::Don't let the Sun go down on me

25. WhoWantsTeixeiraDessert Posted: September 20, 2007 at 08:08 PM (#2533977)

I know a glove lies bleeding in his hands.

26. TerpNats Posted: September 20, 2007 at 08:16 PM (#2533988)

I feel like a bullet in the gun of Disco Dan Ford.

27. vortex of dissipation Posted: September 20, 2007 at 08:22 PM (#2533997)

Billy Beane and the White Elephant.

28. John (You Can Call Me Grandma) Murphy Posted: September 20, 2007 at 09:21 PM (#2534034)

I was always partial to "Don't Go Breaking My Heart" (with Kiki D. Cuyler).

Reads well, except that Cuyler's nickname was pronounced like "Pie-Pie." But I'll give it to you anyway. :-)

29. John (You Can Call Me Grandma) Murphy Posted: September 20, 2007 at 09:24 PM (#2534039)

BTW, let's not forget "Tiny Bonham."

30. Boogie Nights Powell Posted: September 20, 2007 at 10:19 PM (#2534114)

My fave is "Your Spiezio Can't Hit But He Can Rock-n-Roll"

31. Gonfalon Bubble Posted: September 20, 2007 at 10:55 PM (#2534154)

Steve Traschel is pitching tonight, and I think it's going to be a long, long time.

32. scareduck Posted: September 20, 2007 at 11:19 PM (#2534183)

I thought Elton John batted for the other team...

33. Gonfalon Bubble Posted: September 20, 2007 at 11:25 PM (#2534188)

"I'm Still Stanton."

34. OsunaSakata Posted: September 20, 2007 at 11:53 PM (#2534213)

"Matt Holliday Inn." Of course he likes Georgia.

35. Starring RMc as Bradley Scotchman Posted: September 21, 2007 at 04:09 AM (#2534884)

"Ballclub At The End Of The Street"
"Someone Saved My Game Tonight"
"Empty Bullpen (Hey Hey Bobby)"

...and the #1 smash:
"I Guess That's Why They Call Them the Braves"

36. villageidiom Posted: September 21, 2007 at 04:30 AM (#2534908)

Haruki Sakata, what a wonderful phrase.
Haruki Sakata, ain't no passing craze.

It means no worries for the opposing team
It's an offense-free philosophy
Haruki Sakata

37. The Most Interesting Man In The World Posted: September 21, 2007 at 04:40 AM (#2534919)

The 80's, not terribly surprisingly, have been for the most part ignored.

Why use six relievers a game? They're the Healing Hands.
And why not be able to pinch run? It doesn't matter Who Wears These Shoes.
Your team didn't win the pennant? I Guess That's Why They Call It The Blues.

38. Gonfalon Bubble Posted: September 21, 2007 at 09:59 PM (#2536107)

Hmm, what's left?

"Scully Seems to Be the Hardest Word."
"Funeral for Bob Friend."
"Don't Let Dessens Go Down on Me."
"Ping Bodie Wizard."
"Mona Lisas and Mad Hattebergs."
"Empty Gardenhire (Hey Hey Johan)."
"(The) Cirillo of Life."
"Philadelphia Freehan."

And if the old joke is true, Jeter and A-Rod are Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy.

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