Hello, I Love You

by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2005 1:11 PM PDT in News Comment 178 comments

Hello, offense. Nice to see you again. I hope you had a nice little vacation, went somewhere nice and were able to relax. We really missed your productivity while you were away. You certainly came back with a vengeance. But seriously, can you slow down a little bit? Save something for Baltimore and then Anaheim?

Jason Kendall apparently doesn't like sitting, but it did our catcher some good to take a day off. Ken Macha is going to have to be a little more forceful in sitting Kendall. So what if it makes him grouchy, but today, the guy appeared rejuvenated, going 3-5 and scoring two runs and even getting an RBI. But really, everyone appeared to have awakened today. Dan Johnson went 2-5 with his 11th home run. Kotsay also has had a steady couple of days and Payton hit another home run. And how about Mark Ellis hitting a leadoff homer last night and then hitting another one in his first at-bat in the ninth hole today.

Barry Zito wasn't his best today, but he shut out the Tigers for six innings with a well-timed double play and six strikeouts. After 32 pitches in the first inning, I consider it a victory that he lasted as long as he did.

So the A's scored 20 runs in two games and now head onto Baltimore who just had its way with the A's in Oakland. The A's will have to make due with either Kennedy or Cruz for a start in Baltimore. Let's get payback, folks.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!!

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Why Kennedy or Cruz?

What happened to Kirk? What have I missed here?

by paradox on Aug 25, 2005 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

here's the situation

Saarloos went yesterday; zito today.

Cupcakes pitches tomorrow.

It would have been Harden today, then Zito, then Cupcakes Saturday and Haren Sunday-- all getting an extra day of rest.

But now it'll be Kennedy over cruz on saturday; then Haren; then Saarloos..

leaving the Angel series to Zito, Harden or Cruz (if Rich can't go, it'll be Cruz as a Sept 1 call-up. That day is 9/1) or Kennedy, and then Blanton

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Aug 25, 2005 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know who's on 1st; but, who's on the mound?

I'll be in Camden Yards on Saturday and Monday; so, who will be pitching? Sat. I'll be about 6 rows behind the A's dug-out; don't know about Monday.

by PhillyAs on Aug 25, 2005 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

you will see

Kennedy Saturday; Captain Kirk monday

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Aug 25, 2005 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I see

Thank you.

by paradox on Aug 25, 2005 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm confused Oaktoon

The middle middle game of the Angel's series is on Thursday, Septemebr 1?

by AlBowe on Aug 25, 2005 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, he had it wrong...

Zito Game 1 vs Ana, Blanton game 2, then maybe Harden Game 3.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 25, 2005 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yeah, sorry

it's the final game at Anaheim that could be Harden or Cruz or Kennedy

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Aug 25, 2005 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Another injury-induced opportunity?

It looks like Juan Cruz has a good chance to show his stuff, due to Rich Harden's most recent injury. We've seen a lot of these opportunities this year with the A's: Johnson for Durazo, Street for Dotel. So, while we don't like to see our guys getting hurt, it's a real tribute to A's management in building a farm system that we have great candidates to fill behind in these situations.

Beauty may only be skin deep, but ugly goes all the way to the bone.

by bigfanjohn on Aug 25, 2005 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why Kennedy or Cruz?

Makes sense to extend the pitchers rest as much as possible for the stretch. Can Kennedy go that long? This may be a big rest.

Also, what happened to Etherton who pitched and beat the Red Sox and Wells earlier this season?

by girling on Aug 25, 2005 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Etherton

He's on the DL in Sacramento, as are Meyer, Rheinecker and Glynn.

"Where else would you rather be, than right here, right now?"

by andeux on Aug 25, 2005 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wait... what???

Glynn is on the DL? What happened?

Oh no! Run! It's the Internet People! -monkeyball :P

by GreenNGoldGirl on Aug 25, 2005 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Memo to Orioles:

Please win tonight. For so many reasons.

Thanks

"Vee vill bury you!"--Bill Stoneman (via Monkeyball)

by Alien on Aug 25, 2005 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And please win tonight

so the A's can sweep you this weekend.

I have faith.

by BillybUcko on Aug 25, 2005 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The One Week Bump - Is It Over?

It's great to see the A's in double digits again, and I'm glad to see they haven't suffered long-term effects from the occasional bad game or five. :-)

This is a very talented team, and it's only going to get better in 2006 and 2007. That we are on the verge of playoffs in 2005 is outstanding, and we should applaud every win - vs. Detroit or Tampa, or Anaheim and New York!

Go A's!

by louismg on Aug 25, 2005 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Slow down a bit?

The last thing I want to see is the offense to slow down. For any reason. Especially after the last two weeks.

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 25, 2005 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I just don't want them using up

all their runs today ;-)

by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2005 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know you do... :)

Just joshin'.

I always find it funny, though, when folks say, "Save those runs for the next game/series/whatever." You know, as if runs are some non-renewable energy source or something that if we don't conserve now, we'll have infinite 0-0 games in the future. Do we want that for our grandchildren? :)

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 25, 2005 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 25, 2005 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

can we get our offense to run on solar power?

that'd be sweet. save up offense for later series, be environmentally friendly, decrease our dependency on foreign oil...er...offense...

"welcome to ME, motherf*^*er!" - tim hudson

by guy incognito on Aug 25, 2005 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We'd suck at night games though

"HRs by second basemen are sexy. They're rare and exotic." -Kyli

by McFood on Aug 25, 2005 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We could save that offensive energy...

...in our battery. We'll use the power at night by ditching our DH, because our pitcher will have offensive power (as will Kendall or Melhuse). :P

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 25, 2005 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

threads like this

make Baby Jesus dance.

by Apricot on Aug 25, 2005 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Baby Diego too

by green star oakland on Aug 25, 2005 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Baby got back

-handed glove stop DNA from his Daddy, fo' sho'.

"HRs by second basemen are sexy. They're rare and exotic." -Kyli

by McFood on Aug 25, 2005 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

good sig

can't help posting a Newsradio conversation:

Beth: Pretty means pretty. Cute means pretty but short and/or hyperactive-- like me!
Lisa: Uh huh. What is beautiful?
Beth: Beautiful means pretty and tall.
Lisa: Gorgeous?
Beth: Pretty with great hair.
Lisa: Striking?
Beth: Pretty with a big nose.
Lisa: OK, you're making this up.
Beth: That's ridiculous, why would I make it up?
Lisa: Sexy?
Beth: Pretty and easy.
Lisa: Exotic?
Beth: Ugly

by Apricot on Aug 25, 2005 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That

is so totally bitchcakes.

by sslinger on Aug 25, 2005 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's crezappy

my bright dilznoofus.

by Apricot on Aug 25, 2005 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Twinkies done??

Their offensive woes continue. They now trail A's and Yanks by 3.5- and still have Indians either 2.5 or 3.5 in front of them too. Catching 3 different teams with those leads is near-impossible.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Aug 25, 2005 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Whoa whoa whoa

Weren't you the one who said that the A's could jump seven teams in the WC race? Ironically, I thought you were nuts -- until the A's did just that!

In any case, I'm not counting the Twinkies officially out of it until they're four back with two weeks to go. But still, I agree with you in the sense that the Twinkies are probably done, given the depth and persistence of their offensive problems.

Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Aug 25, 2005 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes, but....

they have shown no ability to put the kind of 10 of 11 streak or some such together that you need.

Plus they are playing without their best player.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Aug 25, 2005 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

a couple things

Santana's their best player but Hunter's injury is hurting (both Torii and the team). And I believe in the phrase "It ain't over 'til it's over. With Santana, Silva, and Radke, they can beat the best of the best. Heck, they beat the best of the best just last week (This is not woofing but actually sarcasm).

"The difference between Jose Canseco and Kobe Bryant is that Kobe doesn't believe in giving his teammates any shots." -Jay Leno

by vignette17 on Aug 25, 2005 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Runs Scored

The Twins have shown absolutely no ability to score runs during the course of the season. The loss of Hunter did more than cost them a good fielder at a premium defensive spot - it also cost them decent run production from a spot that isn't expected to produce much in the first place. They have scored roughl 100 runs less than every other team in contention. Their pitching staff is great, but so are the pitching staffs of the Angels, A's, and Indians. Those teams can match them pitch-for-pitch, but can outhit them 6 days of the week, and twice on Sunday.

by Inquisitor on Aug 25, 2005 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely

You're right, they haven't displayed that kind of ability (and, without Torii Hunter, that kind of talent). I don't think they're cooked quite yet, for reasons enumerated by others below, but it's going to be tough with that offense.

Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Aug 25, 2005 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I wouldn't count the Twins out ...

not at all. They have enough pitching to go on a serious roll, especially if Liriano comes up in September and dominates. Their hitting is woeful, but they could throw 10 shutouts in a row. In addition, I'm still half-expecting a complete and total collapse from the White Sox. I think the AL Central is still a three team race. The only problem for the Twins is that the best team in that division is the Indians.

by iceplant on Aug 25, 2005 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ahhh...yes.

And once again, a gutsy, awesome pitching performance is overshadowed by our drama queen offense. They just need all the attention, don't they? ;)

Zito's ERA is down to .349...or something under .350...which is just AMAZING. Not "comeback player of the year" material ;), but truly special.

Yes, offense, you did very well today. Now how about a little less flash and a little more consistancy, mmmmkay? All of AN will thank you.

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Aug 25, 2005 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

.349?!?!

You bet that's amazing! Another Cy for Z!

You mean 3.49. ;)

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 25, 2005 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

.349

he only has 4 earned all year

"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Aug 25, 2005 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Gutsy, ok. Awesome, not really.

That first innning could have been real bad. The only outs recorded were hard hit balls. It could have really changed the course of the game if the Tigers scored 2+ that inning. Alas, Barry escaped, settled down after the line drive douple play in the second, and went on to pitch a good game. However, if luck was not on Barry's side early on, this start would have been mediocre at best.

by gojohn10 on Aug 25, 2005 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Alas"?

"Alas"?!?

It's tough out there, Pootie. You got drugs ... crime ... gorillas ...

by monkeyball on Aug 25, 2005 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Aye

'Tis the hopposite huv "a lad", as in:

Criminy and Begorra, there's a lass and wee lad! They're halways hafter me looky chahrms!

"HRs by second basemen are sexy. They're rare and exotic." -Kyli

by McFood on Aug 25, 2005 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That's weird.

I always thought Yorick was a guy... ;-)

by Inquisitor on Aug 25, 2005 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Alas

from wikipedia:

an interjection used to express regret, sorrow, grief, sympathy, or apprehension of danger or evil.
___
hmm, doesn't seem like it quite fit. Let me try that sentence again-
Thankfully, Barry escaped, settled down after the line drive douple play in the second, and went on to pitch a good game.

by gojohn10 on Aug 25, 2005 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Kendall & Me

Yes, he made a monkey out of me----here I was putting him down and he up and comes up with 3 hits and (gasp) steals a base! I agree he has to be made to sit every now and then---this is a tough thing to get him to do. Meanwhile, the whole team looked good today.

To paraphrase the lyrics of that old rock n' roll oldie, "Our offense is back---and we're gonna make trouble"----we'll take it.

"One never knows, do one?"----pianist/singer/philosopher Fats Waller

by Buck18 on Aug 25, 2005 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Welcome to the club

You'll be receiving your complementary package of nits any day.

If you signed up for the top-tier Primate package, you'll also be getting a fez and a tiny bolero jacket.

It's tough out there, Pootie. You got drugs ... crime ... gorillas ...

by monkeyball on Aug 25, 2005 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you, Brian Giles

Macha is a great manager. -Ron Washington

by pachydermOAFC on Aug 25, 2005 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yahoo

Royale with cheese.

by ak_A on Aug 25, 2005 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good to see the A's playing well again

Here's to hoping the A's offense continues to score runs.

Concerning Cruz or Kennedy, I'd like to see Cruz get a chance. He has been spectacular in Sacto and I think he deserves it.

by gojohn10 on Aug 25, 2005 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

decision's already been made

It's Kennedy.

Look for Cruz to go another 4-5 innings for River Cats on Sat or Sunday as preparation for a possible Thursday start vs. Anaheim if Harden can't go.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Aug 25, 2005 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

D'oh

by gojohn10 on Aug 25, 2005 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bench Kendall, Fire Macha!

While Melhuse was 3-4 yesterday, Kendall was a mere 3-5 today. I say the A's BENCH that BUM!

And look at that jerk, Macha, having the nerve to go back to the same lineup with which the A's went a mere 40 wins in 50 games. To be sure, if they had placed Ellis in the leadoff slot and caught Melhuse for Kendall during that span, they won't have lost those 10 games. So, FIRE KEN MACHA!... :-)>

by reztips on Aug 25, 2005 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

sigh

Go A's

"Because he's always cleanin' up everybody else's s**t" -Ron Washington on Jeff Tam in 'Moneyball'

by kotsaykid on Aug 25, 2005 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ha REZ, You forgot "Bring up Barton"

I hope that that bandwagon is over for the season! The team hits Santana and a one week skid and everybody's looking for a life raft.

Fortunately, the mantle of "Oakland Athletics official savior" seems to have been passed on to "spirit child" Diego Chavez by the millenarians on AN.

by BruceBochte on Aug 25, 2005 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Barton

If people here are complaining about Barton not being called up, the Washington Nationals, a very weak hitting team, have a guy in the minors who is hitting almost .400 and they only brought him up for one game, where he got a hit, and then they sent him back down. Yes, he's a 32-year-old career minor leaguer but he's hitting almost twice as high as some of the Nationals' starters. So A's fans don't have that much to complain about...

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2005/08/24/AR2005082402273.html

by SA on Aug 25, 2005 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

speculation

Buan's show is all over the place with call-ups including a possible SP. Anyone else have any good guesses for the roster expansion next week?

"Because he's always cleanin' up everybody else's s**t" -Ron Washington on Jeff Tam in 'Moneyball'

by kotsaykid on Aug 25, 2005 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The A's remembered to take their Lithium...

...two days in a row! Our bipolar offense remains in the manic phase (in this case, not a bad thing).

But it does kind of wear us out watching this team go from manic offensive displays to severe hemolytic anemia requiring multiple transfusions (on top of their psychiatric condition). This occurs all the while we, as fans, are still trying to recover from PTMD (Post Traumatic May Disorder). Whew!

by Gerard on Aug 25, 2005 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

well... i just got back from the game...

while the tiger fan in me wants to throw myself in the detroit river, the A's fan in me is happy to see they seem to be back to playing well heading into two more important road series.

i got to say hi to swisher today who proceeded to wink at me and give me the good old head nod...but by far the FUNNIEST moment was some guy sitting in the centerfield bleachers heckling mark kotsay...he was getting on him about everything from his shoes to his mom, it was even funnier cuz he wasnt laughing he was seriously angry and seriously intoxicated ......but one inning later security came over and warned him to shut up or he will have to leave-- it turns out kotsay told security to shut him up! lol... it was funny and of course the fan proceeded to yell at kotsay about telling security on him...fun day in detroit for an A's fan :)

Living in the mitten is second best to being Canadian...

Lets go GVSU!

by Alisa on Aug 25, 2005 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Does anyone know

if Ponson is scheduled to pitch this weekend? Or is he on the DL?

"Vee vill bury you!"--Bill Stoneman (via Monkeyball)

by Alien on Aug 25, 2005 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Still on the DL with a

strained right calf and torn thumb ligament.

You may have to wear a protective helmet.

by Jennifer on Aug 25, 2005 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and

a bad hangover.

"Where else would you rather be, than right here, right now?"

by andeux on Aug 25, 2005 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and, as of last night, another DUI

by green star oakland on Aug 25, 2005 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Good! I'm tired of mediocre pitchers

getting well on the Athletics.

Great to see out offense do well against Maroth and Bondermann. It should carry over into Baltimore, all things being ...equal/??? I say that, because the outburst against KC on the road was -not- carried back home; I think the guys were glad to be -home- and they collectively let down, relaxed. Sloppy play let Baltimore beat them, so the A's know they simply need to execute their "average game" (three runs, no errors, between zero and two for the opponent) and they win, win, win!

Go A's!!

by Ducts on the Pawn on Aug 25, 2005 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He was released last night.

OH, you said DL not DUI, my bad

by theblackpearl on Aug 25, 2005 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

too bad

then the A's could've faced to SP with a DUI this year.

"Vee vill bury you!"--Bill Stoneman (via Monkeyball)

by Alien on Aug 25, 2005 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

two SP

"Vee vill bury you!"--Bill Stoneman (via Monkeyball)

by Alien on Aug 25, 2005 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nah Rogers was a PUI

Pushing under the influence.

"The difference between Jose Canseco and Kobe Bryant is that Kobe doesn't believe in giving his teammates any shots." -Jay Leno

by vignette17 on Aug 25, 2005 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

DuBose

"Vee vill bury you!"--Bill Stoneman (via Monkeyball)

by Alien on Aug 25, 2005 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

On a tangent: Cards/Pirates fisticuffs during BP !

by green star oakland on Aug 25, 2005 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

again?

"How much room do I have to cover out here?" -- Kotsay

by Sharon on Aug 25, 2005 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No way...For the second straight day??

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 25, 2005 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

D'oh !

Note to self - always check date on report.

by green star oakland on Aug 25, 2005 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bipolar disorder

Geez.

Hot or cold, black or white, night or day, feast or famine, monsoon or drought...have I left anything out? Did something happen after the first Tigers game? Did Chavez raise hell? Did Macha explode in an apopleptic fit of rage? (That would be unlikely). Is the team back on track?

It's going to be an interesting month.

by kimnjerry on Aug 25, 2005 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Kennedy

I'm really excited about Kennedy getting the start. I'm betting on him giving up one run over seven innings, and then us pitting him in the rotation next year, which we should.

by JaKoPo on Aug 25, 2005 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, hope you are right....

I see 6 ER in 5...and I pray he isnt in our rotation next year.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 25, 2005 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I second that...

Unfortunately I don't see a great pitcher in Kennedy. I know it's no fun being a Rockie, but 144 hits in 110 IP and 4,4 bb/9!! That just doesn't do it for me!

I hope I'm wrong, but Joe really has something to prove! I would have loved to see Cruz sooner rather than later!

"Everything they do, they do it right." ~ Pudge

by anAfromfaraway on Aug 26, 2005 3:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Any ANers going to be at Camden Yards

for this series?

I'll be there for Saturday's game. This is a big deal for me as I've never been to Baltimore and I'm flying from Oakland tomorrow.

I have faith.

by BillybUcko on Aug 25, 2005 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Will you be sportin' any AN gear?

I'd look for you on TV but it looks like it's not going to be shown here.

"HRs by second basemen are sexy. They're rare and exotic." -Kyli

by McFood on Aug 25, 2005 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I'll probably wear my grey AN t-shirt. I'll be low key. :) I know it bothers me when fans from visiting teams get a little too enthusiastic at our Coliseum.

I have faith.

by BillybUcko on Aug 25, 2005 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My wife and I

will be there. It is my first major league baseball game (even though I've been a fan for many years).

We have seats in section 384 of Level U, Row BB.

by atomopawn on Aug 25, 2005 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hi, atomopawn!

I think my tix are in section 346 or 348, row CC. In my excitement of buying the tix over the phone, I didn't write down what I'm getting!

It being my first trip, I'm plan to get there really early, take a look around, catch BP, compare the chow to Oakland's.

Do you have any parking advice?

I have faith.

by BillybUcko on Aug 25, 2005 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, since I live

in Virginia and only visit Baltimore once in awhile, I don't really know what parking is like. I tried to reserve parking spaces for the game online when I bought tickets, but they are already sold out.

I guess you should probably try to do what I plan to do -- get there plenty early in case I have to drive around a long time looking for a place to hide my car.

by atomopawn on Aug 25, 2005 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the heads up

about the sold out parking. I'm going to show up HOURS early and scope out the parking situation. I don't mind walking a distance to get to the park. From what I hear downtown is supposed to be really nice.

Congrats on what will be your first live MLB ballgame! Hope to see you there!

I have faith.

by BillybUcko on Aug 25, 2005 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I should have

my A's hat and my A's shirt on. Hope to run into you, too!

Any other AN'ers coming to the game Saturday?

by atomopawn on Aug 25, 2005 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're gonna enjoy yourself.

Baltimore is a neat town. I've never caught a game there (only been in the winter) but the park is a sight to see... even if only from the outside.

Have fun and take lots of pictures for AN!!

Ron Washington: Thinking outside of the three-sided box since 1977

by tankerraid on Aug 25, 2005 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Uh...

believe it or not, I never take pictures. I'm not a camera person.

But if my day is interesting enough to merit a diary, I'll write about it. :)

I'm also thinking of going to RFK Stadium while I'm out there just to check it out. It's not as fun for me to go to a game that the A's aren't playing.

I have faith.

by BillybUcko on Aug 25, 2005 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh

I totally understand. I spent four months in Europe and the only pictures I have are duplicates of photos that a friend of mine took.

We. We are people of memories, not ink and paper.

Ron Washington: Thinking outside of the three-sided box since 1977

by tankerraid on Aug 26, 2005 9:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'm hoping to make a game

but i'm not sure if i'll be able to. we'll see. if so, i'll be wearing a grey zito shirt, and maybe an a's hat.

"...the plate won't move. The mound is going to feel the same. The strike zone, with slight variations, is going to be right where it has always been." -Huston

by sabriel on Aug 25, 2005 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

slusser/macha on leadoff man

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?file=/c/a/2005/08/26/AS.TMP&type=as

Ellis' .358 performance since the All-Star break prompted reporters to ask manager Ken Macha on Wednesday if Kendall would remain in the leadoff spot after a day off. Kendall entered Thursday hitting .262 and during the A's 13-game snooze, he hit .164.

"I'd like to give him every opportunity to be the guy we went out and got,'' Macha said of Kendall. "Ellis swung the bat well but I'd prefer Option A to work out.''

On Thursday, Macha noted before the game that he'd talked to Pittsburgh hitting coach Gerald Perry in the morning and in passing, Perry assured him that Kendall usually gets hottest in September. Over his career, Kendall is a .320 hitter in September, and last year, he had a .400 average the final month. Kendall finished with three hits and two runs on Thursday.
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OK, but we'd get more first-inning runs with Ellis up there, either 1 or 2.

by vk on Aug 25, 2005 3:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Then ...

.. Gerald Perry said "I'm a'gonna punch Dave Duncan right in the teeth!"

And Macha didn't know what the heck he was talking about, so he smiled and backed away slowly.

by WillieMcGeeModelingCompany on Aug 25, 2005 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This may be more of a function ...

of playing on all those terrible Pittsburgh teams. What is his team's record in September? I bet it's horrible. Bad teams playing against good teams in September are usually getting stomped, so nobody cares if a weak hitting Kendall gets a single or double against them. Also, when they play against bad teams, they'll usually be facing alot of September callups that are sub-ML quality.
I would suggest the only valid stats in September are those when good teams play good teams. Also, what September callups do against ML competition is indicative of future potential, but not much else.

by iceplant on Aug 25, 2005 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hello, i love you

won't you tell me you're name

"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Aug 25, 2005 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hello, I love you

Boy, Mark Ellis has game!

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

by jeepers on Aug 25, 2005 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hello, i love you

keep up the hitting

"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Aug 25, 2005 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

should be

hello i love you
won't you keep on hitting

"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Aug 26, 2005 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hello, i love you

won't you keep on winning

"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Aug 26, 2005 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hello i glove you

cuz i got four gold gloves

"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Aug 26, 2005 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No way this just happened

Ellis going 3-5 and Kendall finally doing something oh and let's not forget Zito getting out of tough jams, Kotsay has shown signs of getting up and now it's up to go to Baltimore and duel with the Orioles, hopefully the A's have figured out Chen and Dubose.

You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club wont be worth a dime.-Babe Ruth

by doublehustle22 on Aug 25, 2005 3:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Okay...

so school is fun, and I like my classes, but I have NO TIME for AN! Agh! Oh well. It was a full day today.
I WOULD have time in the evenings, but I'm in Evergreen Chorale's (local group) performance of 'Oklahoma'. Therefore: I'm rehearsing practically every night. I'm having a blast, but still. No time.

Anyway. YAY! The A's won! It totally sucks that Rich is hurt (BOO). I want him to come BACK! Hurry up, Monsieur Lion!

BOOM!

by Squeaky on Aug 25, 2005 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Did your sister ever

find out what Chavy's facial hair looked like?

You may have to wear a protective helmet.

by Jennifer on Aug 25, 2005 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Chavinator?

And SHE said she didn't know me. Creep. Even though I knew it was her. :rolls eyes:

Anyway. As far as I know, no, she didn't. But I've been at school all day, and so has she, so I'll ask when she gets home.

BOOM!

by Squeaky on Aug 25, 2005 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

School is AWESOME.

I love love love it. :)

As for "Oklahoma"... I did that show once. It was mucho fun. They did it at Pleasanton Playhouse this summer. I know half the cast there. "OK" is a fun musical. :)

And boooo you can't come on as much. I'll have to make my own distractions...

Oh no! Run! It's the Internet People! -monkeyball :P

by GreenNGoldGirl on Aug 25, 2005 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oklahoma! and the A's

Some of the songs from Oklahoma really resemble the A's...

"Oh What a Beautiful Morning"- they won today

"Kansas City"- they dealt us an unexpected blow

"It's a Scandal! It's an Outrage!"- this represents the dilemma of why Ellis isn't leading off and why Melhuse never plays

"Many a New Day"- thankfully we play the Yankees head-to-head and have a chance to deal them a devastating series loss

"Surrey With a Fringe on Top"- no clue but what a strangely named song

Go A's!!!

"The first thing I realized in this game, there are no weekends."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 25, 2005 4:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Huh...

Never thought of that. Okay, so I didn't even know I was going to be singing when I got there. I got recruited for my dancing skills. But I showed up, "oh, you're in the woman's chorus." Okay.....

BOOM!

by Squeaky on Aug 25, 2005 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That is the most random comparison ever!!!

You win the random prize for relating a musical to the A's... :)

They do fit!!!

Adversity will be there everyday, but you quit the day you don't get up. - D Braden

by saint on Aug 25, 2005 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Better parallel musical

BYE BYE BYRNESIE

... with Ann-Margret standing in for all of the A's redheads ...

It's tough out there, Pootie. You got drugs ... crime ... gorillas ...

by monkeyball on Aug 25, 2005 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Don't You Mean

"Bye, Bye ByrnesBrain?" ;-)>

by reztips on Aug 25, 2005 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Bouquets

"Don't Throw Bouquets At Me" I'm just playing baseball! Jason Kendall

by Graybeard on Aug 25, 2005 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And another

All or nuthin' - the offense

by green star oakland on Aug 25, 2005 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Lets go O's!

threatening in the first.

"Vee vill bury you!"--Bill Stoneman (via Monkeyball)

by Alien on Aug 25, 2005 4:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Damnit Miggy...

K's with 2 on, 0 outs

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 25, 2005 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Miggy

I guess he's still an A at heart.

"Where else would you rather be, than right here, right now?"

by andeux on Aug 25, 2005 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And Roid Bitch goes DP

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 25, 2005 4:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Early scratch for the Rays

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 25, 2005 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"Best case scenario"

Curt Young told Macha that Rich starting against the Angels was the "best case scenario." I really, really hope Rich recovers in time to make that start! As up and down (mostly down) that last start against the Angels, there's no one I want on the mound more than him in that game (well, except Barry because he's a STUD!)

by nycfan on Aug 25, 2005 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Best case scenario?

Doesn't sound good. Here's to Rich stickin' it to the Yanks and to Cruz' triumphant return to the mound for Oakland in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels!

by gojohn10 on Aug 25, 2005 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

<ahem>

Are you hitting on my man?? MY man???? <plugs ears and shields eyes> I'll just pretend I didn't see that, but for further records, you are now marked for life in my files. ;)

And best case scenario? I wonder what worse case scenario is. :( I hope Rich is OK. He's a key part of this team and while a little rest might be good (look at what he did coming back from the DL), too much time off spells disaster for the A's. OK, maybe I'm overreacting, but it's not good. At all.

Just stating the obvious. ;)

Oh no! Run! It's the Internet People! -monkeyball :P

by GreenNGoldGirl on Aug 25, 2005 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would risk being marked for life

for Barry! ;) eek! <ducks, runs for life from flying daggers>

Even Rich was quoted as saying he basically has no idea this time how long he'll be out. I feel butterflies in my stomach. I hope I'm just being overly nervous, because Rich out for long = doom.

Unless Juan Cruz really HAS figured his head out.

by nycfan on Aug 25, 2005 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Question About Urban Article

In his article today, Urban says Melhuse pointed out to the early struggling Zito that he "wasn't keeping his head on the glove." What does that mean?

by SportySpice on Aug 25, 2005 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It means that he was jerking in his motion:

Usually. This causes you to lose site of the glove.

Other times it is just a mental thing where you are thinking too much and nott keeping your eye on the target.

Adversity will be there everyday, but you quit the day you don't get up. - D Braden

by saint on Aug 25, 2005 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks

(Orioles just went ahead 2-0.)

by SportySpice on Aug 25, 2005 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yesss!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Adversity will be there everyday, but you quit the day you don't get up. - D Braden

by saint on Aug 25, 2005 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

According to Susan Slusser

"The difficulty, Zito explained, was that he was too lethargic when he began the game, but in classic Zito fashion, he then described why being lethargic can be beneficial."

Ah, Z :-)

by green star oakland on Aug 25, 2005 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Zito's 06 option automatically activated

when he passed 180 innings today.

by green star oakland on Aug 25, 2005 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

<dances a jig>

< falls down because I don't know how to do a jig >

Yay!!!! This is the best news of all day. :D

Oh no! Run! It's the Internet People! -monkeyball :P

by GreenNGoldGirl on Aug 25, 2005 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Question about Zito's contract

Hey all, I was wondering if anybody new anything about Zito's contract which says that if he gets 180 innings of work, then it activates another year of the contract. Does this mean that Zito automatically gets to come back next year? Or is he still up for trade?

by OaktownRajah on Aug 25, 2005 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

As I understand it

Z's 06 $8.5 million contract is no longer an option but is guaranteed. He could still be traded, of course.

by green star oakland on Aug 25, 2005 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cross-posted with daily link dump, but so cool

All the highlight plays from each game of the season so far and the entire 2004 season

http://athletics.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/multimedia/tp_archive.jsp?c_id=oak

by green star oakland on Aug 25, 2005 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Arrgh, Byrnes has bungled two plays this inning

Listening to the Orioles/Angels game on MLB Radio. Dammit, Byrnes!

"You can throw your cocks if I don't care!" - Iggy Pop

by AlamedaAphid on Aug 25, 2005 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"Just aim for shallow left"

you can hear them saying in the dugout.

by green star oakland on Aug 25, 2005 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No harm done

Erstad and Vlad each strike out with bases loaded. Byrnes was going for the flashy diving play and missed, twice, one time almost crashing into Tejada. Both resulted in singles. Of course, it's possible they were uncatchable balls, but I'm so familiar with Byrnes' MO that I can just imagine the scene...

"You can throw your cocks if I don't care!" - Iggy Pop

by AlamedaAphid on Aug 25, 2005 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and

Tejada made an error earlier. But Lopez has pitched out of a couple of jams, including striking out Erstad and Guerrero with the bases loaded.

"Where else would you rather be, than right here, right now?"

by andeux on Aug 25, 2005 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Vlad strikes out...

...with bases loaded to end the top of the 5th.

Nice!

by DickWilliams on Aug 25, 2005 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Won't you tell me your name...

Hello, I love you won't you tell me you name.

Just having some fun with the diary title.

"so what was it? the pork chop or the booty???" -rly723

by secret ASian man on Aug 25, 2005 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Series win

A sweep of the O's would put a's on "Love Street'"

by Graybeard on Aug 25, 2005 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Revenge of the Royals (Mit Cheese)

Curt Schilling, making his first start, has given up 4 runs and 8 hits after only 2 2/3 innings.

Go Royals. Show 'em that the A's aren't your only patsies! :-)

by reztips on Aug 25, 2005 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

But ...

... Curt was sitting right next to me when he said he was ready to come back and pitch regularly against major-league lineups!

It's tough out there, Pootie. You got drugs ... crime ... gorillas ...

by monkeyball on Aug 25, 2005 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

WHOOO

Byrnsey! I know I ragged on you, I know you can't hit right handers, but...thank you!

Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Aug 25, 2005 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Grrr...

Didn't bring in a run. O's leave 'em loaded.

Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Aug 25, 2005 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

What? What?

Oh no! Run! It's the Internet People! -monkeyball :P

by GreenNGoldGirl on Aug 25, 2005 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

no time to write

I LOVE YOU OAKLAND!!!!! Way to go tonight! :D

by LLawbug on Aug 25, 2005 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh

I just thought of Ben Grieve.
::shudder::
Ugh. I hope I can sleep tonight.

Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Aug 25, 2005 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ninth Inning, Anahaloes, no runs

Perhaps we've transferred the "Scoring Disease" to our western brethren!

by Ducts on the Pawn on Aug 25, 2005 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Angulars lose!

Yahoo! Now Oriole losing streak dead. Athletics can start another.

by Ducts on the Pawn on Aug 25, 2005 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

2 and half back

Angels lose 2-0

by gojohn10 on Aug 25, 2005 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A's Now 2 1/2 Back!

O's just shut-out Angels 2-0!

by reztips on Aug 25, 2005 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Foolsh Question About the Bumbler

ByrnesBrain is now 7 for his last 39 and fielding every bit as poorly as he did when with the A's in his new Baltimore LF butcher shop.

So hear's a Foolsh question: should the O's decide to waive BynesBum--and if he keeps playing like this, they might--should the A's pick him up to provide manure in order to renew the Coli OF after the Raiders' game?

by reztips on Aug 25, 2005 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Eh, no!

I see that Larry Busby, who the Orioles sent to Colorado, is on the DL. Looks like Beane did it again!

Byrnesy should just get picked up elsewhere, until he gets more steady with all aspects. Even playing every day for 2-3 weeks hasn't given him an improvement.

I like the guy a lot, but I like having two extra veteran pitchers instead.

by Ducts on the Pawn on Aug 25, 2005 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You pulled a Griswold

It's "Bigbie."

(No malicious intent on my part, Docs on the Prawn -- I just wanted an excuse to introduce the term "pulling a Griswold.")

It's tough out there, Pootie. You got drugs ... crime ... gorillas ...

by monkeyball on Aug 25, 2005 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Real ketchup, Eddie?"

"HRs by second basemen are sexy. They're rare and exotic." -Kyli

by McFood on Aug 25, 2005 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't seem to get my mind off of you

It's tough out there, Pootie. You got drugs ... crime ... gorillas ...

by monkeyball on Aug 25, 2005 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Clark, I bet you'd go for a cold one.

Royale with cheese.

by ak_A on Aug 25, 2005 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, brain cramp, what else?

I don't mind being corrected, esp such a bad one!

Where did "Busby" come from???!!! HeckifIknow!

Us old programmers, we start with errors, work back to minimum errors, so no hard feelings.

After all, if I get four names right out of ten, I'm batting .400! That's HoF stuff! ;^))

by Ducts on the Pawn on Aug 25, 2005 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you were a techie,

you'd know to respond, "Hmm, no, the problem appears to be on your end."

Nico

by Nico on Aug 25, 2005 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think you mean

"No, the problem appears to be on your end -- DUMBASS! Hey, has anyone ever told you your nose would look really good ... BURIED IN THE DOCUMENTATION??!?"

"Soon, everyone will be using monkeyball quotes for their tag lines! Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!!!!" -- monkeyball

by oblique on Aug 25, 2005 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As a software tech writer...

...I've learned that the question I need to keep asking myself when writing documentation is "What's the most idiotic possible interpretation a user could apply to this sentence?" and revise accordingly. It helps if I assume my readers have emerged from a seven-hour glue-huffing session immediately prior to looking at the docs.

"You can throw your cocks if I don't care!" - Iggy Pop

by AlamedaAphid on Aug 26, 2005 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

manual complaint

You guys are so careless when describing keyboard commands. I've been looking for the Any key for hours now. How the hell am I supposed to "Press Any Key to Continue" if you don't tell me where it is?

Sorry, couldn't resist the oldie.

by Apricot on Aug 26, 2005 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's intuitive!

Come on, Alt+F12+Shift+TAB to switch windows, Alt+F11+TAB+RightSHIFT to shut down!

Stupid users.

"Soon, everyone will be using monkeyball quotes for their tag lines! Bwa-ha-ha-ha-ha!!!!" -- monkeyball

by oblique on Aug 26, 2005 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Cousin Vicki: I'm going steady, and I French kiss.

Audrey Griswold: So, everybody does that.

Cousin Vicki: Yeah, but Daddy says I'm the best at it.

"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Aug 26, 2005 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

this is also known as

pulling a jericho. or jericoing it. from the wrestler. he gets names wrong on purpose.

"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Aug 26, 2005 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Byrnes vs RHP

We haven't had an update in a while, so for the interested parties:

Byrnes vs RHP (AVG/OBP/ISO)
.223/.288/.130
Kotsay vs RHP
.257/.309/.145

Byrnes overall
.245/.313/.162
Kotsay overall
.271/.320/.138

Byrnes:
2.3 Fielding WS (~95 G, mostly LF)
(Note: Byrnes is rated as a very good defensive left fielder - this year only - by BP, 114 Rate2)
Kotsay:
4.6 Fielding WS (~110 G)
(Note: Kotsay has a 105 Rate2 in CF, down from 114 in the previous two years)

Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Aug 25, 2005 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If Bumblin Byrnesey is rated a good LF,

there goes BP's reputation! As anyone who has regularly watched that bum knows... ;-)>

by reztips on Aug 26, 2005 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

mondays' game

I will be at the Monday game.Anyone else going.Im in section 62,A's side.
Will be wearing Road Hat and grey AN t shirt.
Stop by and say hi to the Count.
Also,is the game going to be televised in Oakland?
No local TV here in the MD area.
Would love to have a tape of the game.
Any help appreicated.

by Count Vertigo on Aug 25, 2005 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

thank you Miggy!!

anyone else notice that Miggy turned the great double play on Figgins that ended the game? i like to think that that was him helping us out ;-) and Byrnes got that hit with two on - he was trying to help us too - even though Javy Lopez stopped at 3rd. it's that old Angel-hating ingrained in them...

"...the plate won't move. The mound is going to feel the same. The strike zone, with slight variations, is going to be right where it has always been." -Huston

by sabriel on Aug 25, 2005 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The McMachas vs the O'Ginters

Poor Keith. That throwing error today was purely from rust.

If we lose a late-season or playoff game due to Ginter making a crucial late-game error, I will be back on the FIRE McMACHA bandwagon.

It's tough out there, Pootie. You got drugs ... crime ... gorillas ...

by monkeyball on Aug 25, 2005 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Zito said today...

"I was kind of lethargic mentally," he said. "But that works to my advantage. It helps me not freak out because you're not attentive to every little hit, or what a fan is saying. It's better just to be in a little bit of a daze." Has to be my new signature.

"It's better just to be in a little bit of a daze." - Zito

by oak in nam on Aug 25, 2005 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I was waiting ...

... to see who would grab that for a tagline.

It's tough out there, Pootie. You got drugs ... crime ... gorillas ...

by monkeyball on Aug 26, 2005 8:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

great minds...

hey, are you back in Vietnam? Hope you had fun in LA. Nice to meet you and your family while you were in Oakland. Take care and see you next time!

"Every little thing isn't a problem, so it's better to be in a daze." Zito-ism. August 26, 2005.

by LongTimeFan on Aug 26, 2005 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As the A's start cruisin,

so do the Royals, beating the Red Sox yet again!

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 25, 2005 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

BBtonight.

Mucho minutes on stupid Schilling's every move analyzed yammered about. so-what.

Royale with cheese.

by ak_A on Aug 25, 2005 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Dazed is the New Alert

"It's better just to be in a little bit of a daze."

by Ray of Lite on Aug 25, 2005 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Zito - Dazed and Cofused

for so long now

"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Aug 26, 2005 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hmm...

Does that make pot a performence enhancing drug? Well, for Zito anyway...

"Remember the time you stole my bat? And you lied and said I never had a bat. Then why did I have the donut Jason? Why did I have the donut?"-Adam Milhouse

by pbruins92 on Aug 26, 2005 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Classic line by E-Z

I guess saint's analysis from yesterday was spot on.

by BruceBochte on Aug 26, 2005 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just ignore the purple dragons trying to eat you:

And you'll be okay Barry!!! ;)

So, he showed yesterday that he can pitch through a clubbin' hangover.

Way to go Barry!!!

Adversity will be there everyday, but you quit the day you don't get up. - D Braden

by saint on Aug 26, 2005 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

re: hmm...

Something was definitely happening to me...my brain would start clicking into another dimension or time warp... it was as if everything was in 3-D, and I could visually grasp all three sides at once. Aside from that, I didn't get much of a buzz." - Bill "Spaceman" Lee on using pot

"Oakland is home, and you always want to go home. Anytime you get the chance, you're happy to go home." - #24 Rickey Henderson

by burnone on Aug 26, 2005 10:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Old Friend Offense

After reading the first line or two of the intro to this thread an old song popped into my head so I decided to pull a little twist on it.

Good morning offense
You're like an old friend
Come and see me again

There must be somethin' about you that I liked but
Last week with the slump, you know it just don't seem right
I always cheer hard, I never hide, but losing to KC
I should have closed my eyes

Testify my love for you
I know it runs deep through your body too
From the cold night games to the hot day games
The losing streak, wasn't so sweet

Good morning offense
You're like an old friend
Come and see me again

The season -
Far from over -
But you know -
It's goin' to be alright

by casey. on Aug 26, 2005 11:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs