Want to Apply for the 2012 MLB Fan Cave?
by Tom Dakers on Jan 6, 2012 8:37 PM EST
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PrintI got an email today asking for our help in promoting the contest to be the chosen for the MLB Fan Cave. It started like this:
We are targeting contributors to (and readers of) your forum because of their reputation for intelligent writing and dynamic self-representation.
Buttering us up, always the best way to start. Much better than starting off with 'Your a Moran'.
Enthusiasm is not enough-we are seeking intelligent, unique voices to represent baseball fans everywhere on a national stage. Your contributors and readers are exactly who we're looking for.
Sounds like they are calling off the contest, we are for whom they are looking (or something like that). Load up the truck boys, we's going to New York. Swimming pools, movies stars. Why does this seem like the Beverly Hillbillies?
Then they tell us to apply here (just a formality, I'm sure, they told us that we are the one that they want. Well, those of us over 21 anyway.
When you win, this is what you do:
Reside in a location provided by MLB in New York City
Participate in all aspects of MLB Fan Cave duties, including but not limited to, watching every game played of the 2012 MLB season, taking part in media events, interviews, etc.
Share thoughts regarding games and topics of MLB and pop culture interest via daily blogging, vlogging and through social media platforms
Adhere to all other policies and procedures as required by MLB
Grant all rights in all aspects of his/her participation in MLB Fan Cave to MLB for MLB's use, worldwide, in all media.
I love baseball, but watch every game? That's 2430 regular season games. Some of those are Yankee games (yuck). Seems like a lot even to me. On top of that, MLB owns you for the year and they will watermark your children.
Anyway, if you want to try out for it, great. If you win, remember to work Bluebird Banter into every conversation you have when you are in the 'Fan Cave'.
Good luck.
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Dynamic self-representation?
That sounds more like a political argument for independence than a description of participants on a baseball blog
I shall lie about my age and apply
Just kidding. I wish it was for everybody :’( I can see why they want somebody from around here though. Loads of smart peoples
Show me the money!
NYC isn’t exactly the cheapest place in the world…
In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.
by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jan 6, 2012 11:11 PM EST reply actions
the rules say that they will give you a place to live.
and likely they will be giving a far bit of the food
I blog, therefore I am.
Do you have to fetch said food for the crew and hosts?
This sounds like an unpaid internship.
thisrighthere!
by TonyFernandezSavedMyLife on Jan 7, 2012 11:28 AM EST up reply actions
if you win you are the host
I blog, therefore I am.
by Tom Dakers on Jan 7, 2012 11:34 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I was thinking more about pin money or expenses.
Or even a salary to pay for all that.
In honor of the Jays 2nd Baseman who played with fire in more ways than one.
by Damaso's Burnt Shirt on Jan 7, 2012 3:35 PM EST up reply actions
I love baseball, but...
I’ve got university to attend to.
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
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Hell no
I would hate to come out of this job hating baseball. Plus I don’t think they’d like anyone from Canada—means they’ll have to apply for H1B visas etc.
Follow me @Minor_Leaguer
Unless that person is American-Canadian
"We are all agreed that your theory is crazy. The question that divides us is whether it is crazy enough to have a chance of being correct."
- Niels Bohr
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it is open to Canadians
MLB could do the paper work on the visa, it wouldn’t be hard for them.
I blog, therefore I am.
if u get it a do a horrible job they will they promote u to commissioner
I found a delivery in my flaw
by syc on Jan 7, 2012 8:35 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions 1 recs
Blue Jays Fan in NYC
So naturally I’m applying. I had my essay all set and ready to go and now I came here and saw this and now I’m second guessing myself. Barney Stinson would tell me to go with my gut, so that’s what I’ll probably do, but my essay definitely is going to come off as enthusiastic haha
What can I say, I love the Jays, I love baseball… it’s tough not to gush about it. In an intelligent manner of course.
Wish me luck all!
Thank you Marshawn Lynch... I now yell "Beast Mode" when fighting my way through NYC's subways!
by NYSeaCoug on Jan 7, 2012 12:16 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
watch *all* the games?
It’s not possible. 2430 games at a very optimistic average of 2.5 hours each = 6075 hours. Assuming you do nothing but watch baseball 16 hours a day, by the time you get done with the 2012 season, the 2013 season will have begun.
The location has...
About 15 tv’s or so set up right next to one another. I walked by the location they had last year, which was on West 4th St. and Broadway in Manhattan. It was pretty friggin awesome haha
Picture about 3 rows of 5 flatscreen tv’s each set up in front of a couch. Pretty amazing.
Thank you Marshawn Lynch... I now yell "Beast Mode" when fighting my way through NYC's subways!
When do you sleep?
What with west coast games. This job might be akin to torture.
thisrighthere!
by TonyFernandezSavedMyLife on Jan 7, 2012 1:34 PM EST reply actions
Sleep???
You’ll have enough time to sleep when you’re dead!
In all seriousness, sleep from 1am when the west coast games are usually done, 2am the latest. Wake up at 9? There’s your 7 hours, although I prefer 9 haha, still doable though…
As you can probably tell, I’m ready to go all in on this!
Thank you Marshawn Lynch... I now yell "Beast Mode" when fighting my way through NYC's subways!
Then you have to commute to the set location.
I bet they sling u in a motel out in Jersey.
Say goodbye to you’re family because you won’t have enough time to pee let alone go to the store or do some sight seeing with Mom and Pops.
I bet the attrition rate will be very high. This might mean they’ll need a list of potentials. I’d be all over this if I was single, in my mid 20’s, able to write coherently and didn’t have a face unfit for the light of day.
It would be awesome if a BBBanterer made it onto the show. Remember us when you’re a huge sports celebrity!
thisrighthere!
by TonyFernandezSavedMyLife on Jan 7, 2012 3:27 PM EST up reply actions
Call me when it’s the “Fan Penthouse”
by Shift on Jan 8, 2012 11:10 AM EST via iPhone app reply actions
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