Who is going to the Giants series?

by Melody on Jun 23, 2005 9:35 PM PDT

This is a megathread for everyone who is going to the Giants series this weekend, and also for the people who would like to lament about not being able to go.

So who is going to the series this weekend? Please post here if you're going and interested in meeting other AN members at the game! I'm going to be at the Coliseum on Saturday with baseballgirl, and she still has an extra ticket if you'd like to go but haven't gotten a chance to buy a ticket yet. It's in the MVP infield, section 109 and row 17. She is selling the ticket at face value, for 35 dollars.

If I recall correctly, SecretAsianMan is also doing a pre-game tailgate party for Saturday, but this is strictly off the record unless he confirms and says that everyone is invited ;)

In any case, post which days you're going to be there and where your seat is, if you don't think you'll mind random people stopping by and saying hi! And if you can't make it to the series, please feel free to rant about not being able to go to Oakland this weekend.

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lament...i can't be there.

"Don't you play the flute, Huddy?"

by capper3 on Jun 23, 2005 9:57 PM PDT reply actions

lament

SF/Oak isn't within any kind of reasonable distance from Nebraska...

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 23, 2005 10:00 PM PDT reply actions

...and even less reasonable distance from N.C.

3,000-mile long lament...

Pants! Pants! Sing the praises of pants!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jun 24, 2005 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions

Or

Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

by Larry E on Jun 24, 2005 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions

i'll be there tomorrow night

you can meet the infamous FoolshGame, in person... I don't even charge for autographs.

Eric Byrnes - Offensive and defensive dynamo!

by FoolshGame22 on Jun 23, 2005 10:06 PM PDT reply actions

You're a girl, right?

You know, that's a smart/fun idea. Get an AN shirt, and get as many autographs from AN members as possible. But that means I'd have to carry even more stuff to games.

by Melody on Jun 23, 2005 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Autographs?

I want your autograph, Melody. :)

"But why is the rum gone??"

MySpace! Clicky clicky.

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 23, 2005 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions

no, i'm not a girl...

but, i'll be happy to autograph as many AN girl's t-shirts as present themselves (as long as they're wearing them).

Eric Byrnes - Offensive and defensive dynamo!

by FoolshGame22 on Jun 23, 2005 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Not a girl?!

If you're not a girl, why would I want to meet you?

I'm the guy with the Carney/Jared Lansford jersey

by gojohn10 on Jun 23, 2005 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions

I could have sworn you were a girl

With how much love you have for Byrnes :)

by Melody on Jun 23, 2005 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions

me too

i thought foolsh was girl.

no offense, i'm sure you're very masculine:)

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 23, 2005 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions

no, i just appreciate talent

when have you ever heard me say I like Byrnes' butt or I love the high socks?

Eric Byrnes - Offensive and defensive dynamo!

by FoolshGame22 on Jun 24, 2005 12:33 AM PDT up reply actions

I was wondering why

you didn't chime in during the whole knee socks appreciation thread.

by Melody on Jun 24, 2005 12:34 AM PDT up reply actions

well, now you know...

i'm not a chick

Eric Byrnes - Offensive and defensive dynamo!

by FoolshGame22 on Jun 24, 2005 4:17 AM PDT up reply actions

well, we don't actually have any proof

just your word, and i never trust what people say on the internet.

by xbhaskarx on Jun 24, 2005 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions

we know this

we see you in left field every game (well, at least when the other team starts a lefty), and you're definitely not a girl.

just kidding, man. i think it's great that we have an unabashed fan among our ranks. maybe i'll start becoming the ken macha guy, extolling his virtues all the time.

by Dog Days on Jun 24, 2005 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions

Endlessly extolling the virtues of Macha?

you sure you wouldn't rather just take the place of Sisyphus? That'd be more fun. ;-)

Eric Byrnes - Offensive and defensive dynamo!

by FoolshGame22 on Jun 24, 2005 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions

i'll be there sunday + lament

i was hoping to go on saturday as well (haven't seen haren pitch yet) but it's not going to happen.

by xbhaskarx on Jun 23, 2005 10:09 PM PDT reply actions

Tomorrow night!

Hey Foolsh, where are you sitting? I'll be in LF bleachers (hopefully).

"My motto is I'm fat, but you're ugly, and I can diet." - David Wells

by JLaff on Jun 23, 2005 10:09 PM PDT reply actions

Sec. 120, Row 28, Seat 20...

right next to all the players' wives. Come on down and meet them. ;-)

Eric Byrnes - Offensive and defensive dynamo!

by FoolshGame22 on Jun 23, 2005 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll have to sneak down there sometime

What is your name? So I'm not just yelling FOOLSHGAME! randomly... may be kinda awkward.

"My motto is I'm fat, but you're ugly, and I can diet." - David Wells

by JLaff on Jun 23, 2005 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions

my name is Dan...

as in Dan Haren, Dan Johnson, Dan Meyer... i could be yelling my name a lot this year. ;-)

Eric Byrnes - Offensive and defensive dynamo!

by FoolshGame22 on Jun 24, 2005 12:37 AM PDT up reply actions

i'll wear my AN Hoodie (for a short time)...

so, you can find me. But, after the 2nd Inning, I'm gonna wear my yellow (or, is it gold?) A's hoodie... cuz it's been way more lucky for winning! Sorry, Blez... gold (or is it yellow?) is the lucky color, this year.

Eric Byrnes - Offensive and defensive dynamo!

by FoolshGame22 on Jun 24, 2005 4:37 AM PDT up reply actions

If you know who they are

Point them out to me. Do they usually leave early? From my experience, Section 120 is about 60% deserted by the 8th inning...

by Melody on Jun 23, 2005 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions

i never leave befroe the end of the game...

and, i don't see too many Sec. 120 people leaving before me... they're all faithful A's fans. When you hear "Marco..... Scutaro....!!! It's us!

Eric Byrnes - Offensive and defensive dynamo!

by FoolshGame22 on Jun 24, 2005 4:19 AM PDT up reply actions

I'll be there Saturday,

sitting 5th row behind A's Bullpen and tailgating before the game.

by Roscoe Parrish on Jun 23, 2005 10:28 PM PDT reply actions

Me too

Where are you parking? I'm thinking north lot 10:00 AM

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by secret ASian man on Jun 23, 2005 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions

And yes,

ANers are invited, but if you're a non-alcie (or even if you are an alcie) bring a drink. I'll be bringing my famous "chinese" asada and hot links.

Details to follow tomorrow night.

Look at me! I'm blog-pimping too! http://7thinningstretch.blogspot.com

by secret ASian man on Jun 23, 2005 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Friday!

I'll be there Friday, 107-32-18

That's my seat, not my measurements.

That's not the measurements of my seat.

Stop it.

FoolshGame22, and jlaff (and anyone else) -- would love to meet up!

by oblique on Jun 23, 2005 10:59 PM PDT reply actions

saturday

I'll be there saturday, LF bleachers.
I might also try to go Sunday to see Harden.

Wasted? What about our staring contests? And the way we always knew what football coaches should have done? - Homer

by andeux on Jun 23, 2005 11:01 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah

I'll be in the LF bleachers, wearing my A's jersey and hat (I know, so distinguishing!), feel free to yell out JLaff and I'll look around(everyone who knows me calls me by that, it's the quickest way to get me). I look forward to meeting fellow ANers as we prep for a sweep of the Giants! :)

"My motto is I'm fat, but you're ugly, and I can diet." - David Wells

by JLaff on Jun 23, 2005 11:04 PM PDT reply actions

I will also wear my A's jersey and hat

I sure hope nobody will call me jlaff

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by secret ASian man on Jun 23, 2005 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Distinguish

If you need to tell between SecretASian man and me...

Myspace. Oy, selfless promotion.

http://www.myspace.com/stevesparksbiggestfan

"My motto is I'm fat, but you're ugly, and I can diet." - David Wells

by JLaff on Jun 24, 2005 12:01 AM PDT up reply actions

if there's an error w/link....

http://www.myspace.com/stevesparksbiggestfan

"My motto is I'm fat, but you're ugly, and I can diet." - David Wells

by JLaff on Jun 24, 2005 12:07 AM PDT up reply actions

Myspace is being

really retarded today; i don't think anybody's links are working.

Click on it...you know you want to :)

by ChavysGrl3 on Jun 24, 2005 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions

I'll be there Saturday

most likely in the left field bleachers. I'd love to meet all you AN'ers who are going to go!

Click on it...you know you want to :)

by ChavysGrl3 on Jun 23, 2005 11:20 PM PDT reply actions

Did you get tickets yet?

If I had been more on the ball, I would have bought bleacher seats to this game. I know that the lower bleachers have been sold out for weeks though, and I really wanted a chance to break out my banner for Street :(

by Melody on Jun 23, 2005 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions

No i haven't gotten tix

I just decided today that i was going to go, and whenever i buy tickets in advance, something always comes up and i end up not going :( I still have no idea how I'm gonna get there or anything. darn it, by the time i get there, there probably won't be bleacher tix left :(

Just curious...what does the Street banner say?

Click on it...you know you want to :)

by ChavysGrl3 on Jun 23, 2005 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Uh-oh, you shouldn't have asked.

It's double sided ;)

by Melody on Jun 24, 2005 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions

OH

MY
GOD

Nice. Creative.

"My motto is I'm fat, but you're ugly, and I can diet." - David Wells

by JLaff on Jun 24, 2005 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Due's also in my fantasy (team) too

picked him up the day Street pulled his hammy.

Look at me! I'm blog-pimping too! http://7thinningstretch.blogspot.com

by secret ASian man on Jun 24, 2005 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Random

But the song is now embedded in my head... Did they give you a number, and take away your name? Sorry, lol!

"My motto is I'm fat, but you're ugly, and I can diet." - David Wells

by JLaff on Jun 24, 2005 12:14 AM PDT up reply actions

DAMMIT!

I can't spell tonight!

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by secret ASian man on Jun 24, 2005 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions

Nice :)

Haha. Yeah, Street's in my fantasy ::cough:: team ::cough:: too. :)
I'll keep my eye out for your sign(s).

Click on it...you know you want to :)

by ChavysGrl3 on Jun 24, 2005 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions

have you had the banner

up at a game before?

by Jennifer on Jun 24, 2005 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions

Only once

It was on May 14th, and I had it on the left side of the right field bleachers. I was going with like seven other people and it was the only time I've ever been late to a game. I didn't get there until the second inning, and I took the sign down by the 7th because Huston Street was warming up so I had to take my friend down to to see him ;)

by Melody on Jun 24, 2005 9:08 AM PDT up reply actions

I think I remember seeing it...

that's why I asked.

by Jennifer on Jun 24, 2005 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions

That's awesome!

by Kyli on Jun 24, 2005 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions

i'll be at all three! :)

by gotgreen on Jun 23, 2005 11:23 PM PDT reply actions

I'll be at both Sat/Sun

Obviously, I'll be with Melody on Saturday--SO MUCH FUN! Please come by and say hi. You know where we are.

I will also be there Sunday. It would be fun to meet some ANers!

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 23, 2005 11:30 PM PDT reply actions

Right at the A's Bull Pen

Section 126, Row 1, Seat 6, and will be there for all three Gnats games. Come by and say hello, and watch Street warm up.

by robertmelvin on Jun 23, 2005 11:38 PM PDT reply actions

Glad to see you back in this country.

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by secret ASian man on Jun 23, 2005 11:52 PM PDT up reply actions

just curious

is 126 the best for the bullpen? or would 125 or 127 be better? thanks!

by rookieoftheyear on Jun 24, 2005 12:39 AM PDT up reply actions

For the bullpen

If you want to be right above the bullpen, 128 is your best bet.

by Melody on Jun 24, 2005 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions

thanks

I am looking for the best seat to gawk at Huston as much as possible, of course. :)

by rookieoftheyear on Jun 24, 2005 12:55 AM PDT up reply actions

128

Unless you want to look into the bullpen, but you'd have to somehow make it into the first few rows of the other sections ;)

128 gives you the perfect angle when he comes up to throw in the bullpen.

by Melody on Jun 24, 2005 1:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Saturday Section 129 Row 4

I'll wear my white AN shirt and have my five year old son with me. If I'm not there I am:

a) In the Stomper Fun Zone
b) On my way to or from the Stomper Fun Zone
c) Taking my son to the bathroom for the 23rd time.
d) Out looking for one of you, so get back to your seat so I don't miss you.

If I see you, I'm taking a picture of you and posting it here later!

And lastly, don't yell "Reggie!" if you come around looking for me. My name is Todd.

by almostreggie on Jun 24, 2005 7:12 AM PDT reply actions

will be there Sunday

Couldnt decide between bleachers and upper deck, choose upper deck (probably a dumb decision), never sat there before, section 318, row 14, seat 1 and 2. Will be wearing my A's hat and red Dale Jr. #8 shirt (hey, its Nascar weekend also). My AN shirt is still in the mail or I would be wearing that.

by sactowncharles on Jun 24, 2005 7:43 AM PDT reply actions

Great decision

Upper deck right behind home plate are some of the best seats in the house, and you're only one section off dead center (317)

A Beane in the hand is worth $60M in payroll

by jeepers on Jun 24, 2005 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll be in San Diego

Meeting Rickey at the Surf Dawgs game and going to Petco.

The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 24, 2005 8:41 AM PDT reply actions

I'm going... Anyone going to the Englander on Sat?

I'm going on Saturday and possibly tonight. I don't have any tickets yet (and you would think I would learn after the blanket day fiasco I went through earlier this year). I'll be wearing my A's tank top and will be going with a few Giants fans (shakes fist!).

Is anyone going to the Englander Pub in San Leandro after Saturday's game? Street's supposed to be there from 5-6:30, though on the Englander's site it just says "meet an A's player".

by MissUsagi on Jun 24, 2005 8:57 AM PDT reply actions

Sat and Sun for me

Can't remember where my seats are, but I'll try to get there early for pictures. :)

*giggle*

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 24, 2005 9:36 AM PDT reply actions

So tonight's RHP

is the same one Byrnes hit the cycle off of 2 years ago. Will Byrnes be in the lineup tonight, or will the small statistical sample at the beginning of this year which states that Byrnes can't hit RHP mean that Byrnes won't play?

**sigh**

by Just Me on Jun 24, 2005 9:43 AM PDT reply actions

Byrnes

will undoubtedly be in the lineup. Macha isn't that stupid.

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 24, 2005 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions

I'll be there tonight and Sunday:

On Sunday I'll be in 107 row 8 with mrod and some other friends.

Tonight I was hoping for bleacher seats so that I could sit in LF and yell, "Let's Go Oakland" until my voice goes out, but they are sold out of regular bleachers.

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 24, 2005 9:57 AM PDT reply actions

24 rows

behind you!

by oblique on Jun 24, 2005 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

All 3 games.

LF bleachers. Can't wait to see Harden (and Street) back on the mound.

by NicoleG on Jun 24, 2005 10:26 AM PDT reply actions

Going on Friday!!

Heh! I'm there on Friday with my buddies. It's my friends bachelor party so we're going to the game and we'll be in one of those luxury box thingys.

God I hope we kick some Giant ass, since I'll be surrounded by annoying Gnat fans no doubt. Looking forward to seeing Joe Blanton!

by Cachas Gotta Go on Jun 24, 2005 10:34 AM PDT reply actions

I'll be there

Tonight ... Section 126, i forgot what row. Look for 2 teengage girls stuffing their faces with cotton candy and churros while screaming their lungs out at ...well, everything that happens. What time are y'all getting to the coliseum?

"That take gave me the chills! I got the chills right now!" -Swish

by hotz4harden on Jun 24, 2005 11:13 AM PDT reply actions

Tonight !! Section 120 Row 33

2nd favorite team: WHOEVER IS PLAYING THE GIANTS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by ConcordFanSince1968 on Jun 24, 2005 11:20 AM PDT reply actions

Lament

From Colorado...I AM going to a Rockies game tomorrow vs. the Royals, though it's not quite the same. But hey, it's baseball. What can I say?

When and how I have lived is unimportant. It is what I have done with where I have been that should be of interest. - Georgia O'Keeffe

by Squeaky on Jun 24, 2005 12:21 PM PDT reply actions

when all is said and done

it really is the roar of the crowd and the crack of the bat, no matter who is playing, that keeps me going to the old ballgame.

**sigh**

by Just Me on Jun 24, 2005 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow, am I jealous!

I'd love to go to a Rockies game... and Jeff Francis is pitching tomorrow! I hope you have fun :)

by Melody on Jun 24, 2005 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Saturday and Sunday

My seats are in 118, but I'll probably be hiding from the sun.

by Bobblehead on Jun 24, 2005 12:27 PM PDT reply actions

I'm going tonight...

& maybe tomorrow.

No tickets so either nose-bleeds or splurging from on some scalped.

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jun 24, 2005 12:53 PM PDT reply actions

If I was a sign-making type of guy...

"BARRY WHO?"

"OUR BARRY IS BETTER!"

"SF Giants Trophy Case: (blank sheet)"

Any other ideas for signs, I know these suck, lol

"My motto is I'm fat, but you're ugly, and I can diet." - David Wells

by JLaff on Jun 24, 2005 2:18 PM PDT reply actions

Sunday

Sec 312, Row 15. That's what I get for needing six tickets at the last minute.

A Beane in the hand is worth $60M in payroll

by jeepers on Jun 24, 2005 2:48 PM PDT reply actions

Finally, first game this year...

Hey I live in San Diego, cut me some slack. I'll be there Sunday.

Other ideas for signs:

Alou's
Association of
Really old
Players

And just for laughs I think the A's should do something on the big screen with the scene from caddyshack where Chevy Chase asks Danny, "Do you do drugs danny?"
Then cut to Barry Bonds saying, "Everyday!"

I know they can't do it, but I always thought it would be funny.

by RunRickeyRun on Jun 24, 2005 3:43 PM PDT reply actions

Lamenting but...

I will be in NoCAl for work next week and I will definitely be at Wednesday's game. Try to catch at least one every time I am up there.
I'd love to meet an ANer.

by easyraider on Jun 24, 2005 4:46 PM PDT reply actions