Links of the Day 8/9/11

These links are getting interrupted by a trip to the dentist. The dentist is awful for someone who hates having people's hands in their mouth. (UPDATE: No cavities!)

Deadspin excepts a new book by Bill James. It isn't about sports, but it sounds absolutely fascinating.

I am contractually obligated to link the Dugouts whenever possible.

Awww, it's a group of terrible soccer playing kids. It's just like they are American!

SCOREBOARD
MLB
Chicago 7, Baltimore 6 - Were you aware that Baltimore had a baseball team?
Boston 8, Minnesota 6 - The Twins are depressingly bad at baseball now. Sad face :(