Recaps of Urban (1:30pm) and Macha (5:00pm) on KNBR!! Help with recaps!

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 1:38 PM PST

Hey guys,

I don't have much time to make this intro long, but Mychael Urban is on KNBR right now (1:30).

Macha will be on with the Razor and Mr. T at 5:00om tonight as well.

Listen live on KNBR.com!!

This is just a forum for people to post/discuss the on air conversations....especially for those who can't listen.

I'll do my best to transcribe but would love some help, particularly with the Macha interview, which I won't be able to listen to!!

-rungood

ARGH, it won't let me submit because it's under 300 words. I'm really not trying to skirt the guidelines so I'll begin transcribing right now.

Urban:
It's a low risk, high reward deal. Less than Jay Payton, who's making 4 million.

Urban thinks they'll get rid of Payton. "Tough to say whether or not he'll be out of Oakland before the season or as more time passes."

OK, on to the diary.

[Update at 2:12pm, 1/27/06 by rungood]: In addition to discussing/recapping Mychael Urban's appearance on KNBR, this thread will serve as a place to post about/discuss Ken Macha's interview on KNBR with the Razor and Mr. T. I can't do it since I'm 10 hours ahead of you guys, but I'd love to read your comments/highlights/lowlights. Thanks!! ~rungood

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Bench

Urban finds it hard to believe that Beane will have $6million on the bench. Figures that Payton will be sent somewhere, perhaps even Boston.

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 1:39 PM PST reply actions

Not a lot of credit is given to

player development. The A's do a lot with little money and that's why this year is an anomaly. (this is old news to AN readers)

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 1:39 PM PST reply actions

Thanks a bunch for the updates.

"Put a Milo on him." -Billy Beane

by kaweahkaweah on Jan 26, 2006 1:40 PM PST up reply actions

The offseason started off

kinda messy, but the A's righted the ship and have turned this into a really successful offseason.

Getting Macha on board and all squared away allowed Billy to get to work and do what he's done.

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 1:40 PM PST reply actions

thanks for the transcription effort

--The Pastime--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jan 26, 2006 1:40 PM PST reply actions

Low risk, High rewards

Billy's never going to get the "perfect player." But MB and Franky T were low risk, high reward guys.

They lost Rincon, which a lot of fans were happy about, and lost Durazo and Hatte, who were non-factors....sharon = <sob>

Keeping guys like Zito, and signing guys like Loaiza, FT, etc. points to the fact that they're going for the brass ring right now.

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 1:42 PM PST reply actions

<sob>

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

by Sharon on Jan 26, 2006 1:48 PM PST up reply actions

Chavvy

needs someone alongside him....

Urban: "Scotty Pippen, Rod!"

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 1:42 PM PST reply actions

The A's are a complete team, BUT

-->there's one weakness that people are kind of glossing over: the bullpen.

It's good, but not great. Kennedy is the only lefty, and Duke has back problems...people don't talk about this so much and it's not a big concern, but if there's any concern it's this.

"but it's largely 'picking nits.' " --> monkeyball is that you??

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 1:44 PM PST reply actions

Urban asked about the starting rotation

Urban asked about how the A's SP-rotation shapes up, what the order is, but he brushes this off saying this only matters for the first few weeks of the season. If he had to decide, he'd say:

Barry Zito = 1
Harden = 2
Loaiza = 3 (veteran status, career accomplishments)
Haren = 4 (more time than Blanton)
Blanton = 5 (not to be treated like a typical #5, however)

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 1:46 PM PST reply actions

Urban asked about family

Daughters are learning the power of "saying no." --> the 3 year old.

HA HA.

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 1:47 PM PST reply actions

MLB radio interview

you could hear his kids screaming in the background. It was funny.

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/radio/mlb_radio_archive.jsp

Joe Blanton is phat

by gojohn10 on Jan 26, 2006 1:52 PM PST up reply actions

OK, commericial break

but that could be it...it sounded like they're done with Mychael...we'll see.

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 1:47 PM PST reply actions

Thank you so much, rungood!

I wasn't able to listen to it and really appreciate having the luxury to read it here. Thanks again. :)

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 2:00 PM PST reply actions

no problem, a's girl!

always glad to help!!

Now if only I could convince someone to transcribe or post highlights from the Macha interview on KNBR today at 5!! <wink, wink>

Actually this thread could be used for Macha's interview as well!! YEAH!

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 2:08 PM PST up reply actions

Macha will be on too?

Cool. (Am I the only one excited about that?)

I'm looking forward to it. I don't know if I'll be able to listen to it live, but I'm sure they'll have it up on the KNBR website later. But anyone else... feel free to transcribe it here.

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 2:14 PM PST up reply actions

good point about KNBR.com archiving.

If no one posts about it, that would suck, but I'm hoping people still will.

It's funny though, I actually look forward to insight from AN'ers much more than I do from Ralph and Tom...haha.

I share your A's enthusiam, AsGirl!!

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 2:20 PM PST up reply actions

Did you happen

To catch what time he's scheduled to appear?

by eamb on Jan 26, 2006 2:17 PM PST up reply actions

someone posted in another thread

that it was at 5pm.

Yes, I just checked knbr.com and it's definitely 5.

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 2:22 PM PST up reply actions

Check

Thx.

by eamb on Jan 26, 2006 2:24 PM PST up reply actions

Macha at 5:00 PM

by theblackpearl on Jan 26, 2006 2:21 PM PST reply actions

word

thanks TBP.

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 2:22 PM PST up reply actions

Still no Billy in KNBR archives

...from yesterday.

{mutter}{mutter}

"You don't look up truthiness in a book, you look it up in your gut." ~ Stephen Colbert

by Poppy on Jan 26, 2006 3:19 PM PST reply actions

Press conference at McAfee coming up

at 4pm, according to KNBR. Wonder if it will be carried live on any local tv?

by asfans on Jan 26, 2006 3:43 PM PST up reply actions

I'm looking for it too

Lemme know when you find it!

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 4:44 PM PST up reply actions

Thanks.

Nice effort. Appreciate it.

by lurkerD on Jan 26, 2006 3:49 PM PST reply actions

thanks, rungood!!

like everybody else, i really appreciate the transcription!!

"you know it's way cooler to be an A's fan" - billy beane to larry krueger

by gotgreen on Jan 26, 2006 4:36 PM PST reply actions

is anyone in here?

thanks for the nice words everyone. it's 3am for me, but I decided to stay up for at least a little to hear what Macha has to say...

I'll transcribe what I can, but may have to duck out as I'm fading fast.

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 5:01 PM PST reply actions

Just tuned in

Not sure who I'm listening too, something about St. Andrews golf etc...

by eamb on Jan 26, 2006 5:05 PM PST up reply actions

yeah that was about

John Daly and his crazy 4th wife who got arrested and is now in jail.

On John Daly's reality TV show they followed him around and asked his wife at St. Andrews who was more nervous when he played-- her or him. And you'd expect a PGA wife, the caller said, to answer that she is. But she flatly said "He is." (Cuz she was running drugs and illegal gambling, apparently...) HA!

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 5:14 PM PST up reply actions

3 am? Where are you?

And I'm here, btw. Just don't know how much attention I'll be able to pay to the interview, but I'll try.

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 5:05 PM PST up reply actions

Estonia! (eastern europe)

but i'm from Oakland originally...

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 5:06 PM PST up reply actions

Estonia?

If you are following soccer, Estonia and Israel got drawn in the same group for Euro 2008 qualifying beginning later this year....

RIP Bill King "By the Beard of Zeus!" "I don't know if you heard me counting. I did over a thousand"

by ohad on Jan 27, 2006 4:33 AM PST up reply actions

are you in israel?

That's pretty cool that they're in the same group...I try to follow soccer/futbol, but Estonia's team is crappy. The highlight last year was beating Latvia, but that's not saying much.

I'm an American, '05 college grad and am only in Estonia until July (doing a Fulbright scholarship). I've been here since September and it's definitely been a change for me, from the 4-5 hour days in December to the -25 Celsius (-35 with wind chill) days last week.

I've resisted so far, but if anyone wants to check out my blog, hit up http://estonianwifi.blogspot.com (There's more about my project in the archives). Ahh, shameless self-promotion... :)

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 27, 2006 7:11 AM PST up reply actions

yeah

i'm also American born and am here for a 2 year period (which ends in June). I'll be back in the Bay Area then.

RIP Bill King "By the Beard of Zeus!" "I don't know if you heard me counting. I did over a thousand"

by ohad on Jan 27, 2006 8:28 AM PST up reply actions

sweet.

We should organize a return to the bay a's party or something. Maybe on a $2 weds, that is, if tickets aren't sold out way in advance.

i am already going through serious a's withdrawl, and it's only going to get worse in February, March, April, May, June and July.....argh, that's a long time.

By the way, I know there's an AN day and all, but do AN'ers ever just arrange to meet up to go to games on random days? The Internet used to be super sketch like 10 years ago, but in a community like this, I'd be down to meet up randomly with folks I chat with on days when my friends are working/being lame. God knows all your appreciation for/knowledge of the game is probably much higher than a lot of my friends...haha.

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 27, 2006 2:27 PM PST up reply actions

Here he go

...

by eamb on Jan 26, 2006 5:05 PM PST reply actions

Macha is on now!

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 5:06 PM PST reply actions

macha's voice

sounds so nasally!

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 5:07 PM PST reply actions

Ralph asked why

Billy would let $100 K, or whatever the money was stand in the way. Macha says when he and Billy directly spoke (without his agent), they got things straightened out and they agreed to work together again. He still is Macha's agent, btw.

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 5:07 PM PST reply actions

macha on the contract

funny...
"I had an agent-- I have an agent..."

Billy and Macha didn't talk directly, the agent was pissed and Billy was pissed, but Macha was behind the scenes. When $h!t didn't work out, Macha called Billy a week later and they talked and smoothed things out.

It was an emotional rollercoaster for Macha.

Agent is still working for Macha.

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 5:09 PM PST reply actions

Macha says the end of the season

was an emotional roller coaster for him. He says if he didn't come back, he would have really missed the fans and players here. Awww. I would have missed him too. <Ducks>
He's glad it worked out here. If he wasn't glad, then he would have never made that phone call.

With Milton: Every day is a challenge. Had discussions with BB, coaches, and scouting people before acquiring Milton.

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 5:09 PM PST reply actions

Macha loves the team

and the fans, particularly.

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 5:10 PM PST reply actions

AsGirl, I'm goin to bed, so turning it over to you

You're awesome!! Thanks, and will REALLY look forward to reading this tomorrow.

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 5:11 PM PST reply actions

Macha says he had one conversation

with Milton. Chavy and the rest of the players are excited about Milton.

They'll be able to rest Kotsay with the depth we have now... Ralph asks about the rumors about Jay Payton. Macha says the team isn't set yet. i.e. Who's gonna play and who sits.

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 5:12 PM PST reply actions

on Huston Street

Ralph: "It Usually takes years of experience to become a closer. Usually takes years of experience and facial hair and being a crazy man to be a closer..Street's got none of that!"

Macha: "Well usually having good stuff has something to do with that."

Macha goes on to talk about how diplomatic Street is, saying he still calls Macha "sir" and stuff like that....classic!

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 5:17 PM PST reply actions

Tom asks him about the Walk off Sulk

against Anaheim.
How many players are even attentive enough to make that play?

Macha: Very few. Jason was alert enough to make that play. To come in the clubhouse after that play was a tremendous feeling. A lot of the players on this team play with that intensity.

<SIGH> Good times!!!

About Huston... he has movement, velocity, and command. <Snicker>
Macha says Huston has had a tremendous upbrining. If Macha asks him he could give him an inning or whatever, he responds "Yes, sir."

Now talking about the starting rotation. Not bad to have Cupcakes as the 4th or 5th starter. He pitched extremely well starting June. Hopefully he will come back focused and in shape. Hopefully he had a great off season and is ready to go. Talks about the game in Tampa Bay. <Shudder> The 10 run first inning game.
He says Blanton is a very tough competitor. As the season went on, his breaking ball got better... Credits Curt Young.

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 5:18 PM PST reply actions

My KNBR.com just shut off, hmm.

guess it really is time to go to bed...but I'll leave the rest of you to listen to Macha and Ralphy Boy (if your KNBR is still working) battle for naseliest voice on Earth. Sounds like one of their heads might explode!

FIRE BARBIERI NOW!!

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 26, 2006 5:20 PM PST reply actions

Don't worry, you didn't miss much

Interview over.

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 5:21 PM PST up reply actions

gahhh

of course the interview ends when my compy has issues....but it's good I didn't miss much!

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 27, 2006 1:24 AM PST up reply actions

About Frank Thomas:

He hasn't thought about whether Thomas will be strictly the DH or will play at 1B. They'll see how his progress go. Swish and DJ are very capable at 1B.

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 5:20 PM PST reply actions

Here's my version of the interview...

(Excuse my writing, it's a rush job)

Can you tell us about the dynamics of the whole firing/hiring thing...

All I can is that Billy and I did not talk directly to each other until a week later. My agent gave me good advice back in January, but then he and Billy didn't work it out (they were mad at each other). The BB and I talked and we worked it out to the tune of a 3 year contract.

How disappointing was it to consider that you may never come back to the A's?

Last part of 05 was very tough - recaps Crosby, Harden fargaility etc.. I would have really missed the fans and the players had I not been able to come back.

Did you want to manage back in Pittsburgh?

That would have been starting all over back there.

Did you have any discussions with BB before MB came to the A's?

We had a conference call about it, scouting director, myself etc. "Everybody's not an Angel, our clubhouse is such that we can absorb him etc.."

Tom and I talked with MB, he came across as extremely sincere...

We talked after the trade, and MB said he was excited about it after Chavez and Kotsay called him, but not before that.

Is this a deep team?

We will be carrying 11 pitchers with big league experience, excited about the depth. Chance to get players plenty of rest.

Jay Payton trade rumors? Payton would be willing to go back to Boston...

The teams not set yet, no sense in talking about who will be on the bench etc... Now we have Saar"Loose" and Kennedy who can both spot start and be in the bullpen. let's wait until the roster gets out in April, and then we'll talk about playing time etc.

Is there way you can explain the success of Huston Street, in order be a bona-fide closer it takes years of experience, certain mindset, a lot of facial hair.

Great stuff has something to do with it. He's got movement, velocity, really tough on right handed hitters. Has no fear, makeup is exceptional.

Starting rotation is looking pretty good, JB is pretty good 4th starter.

JB has got 4 pitches, FB, Curve, slider and change. Walks very few ppl. He's got enough savvy to get ground balls when he needs it. Hopefully he'll come in focused, in shape and ready to go. Always worried about young pitchers to repeat performance etc...

What turned JB around last year?

When I go to take him out of games, he looks at me like he wants to fight. I credit Curt Young.

How's the karate?

Got my first degree in January.

by eamb on Jan 26, 2006 5:29 PM PST reply actions

Great job, eamb!

You made me look bad. LOL.

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 5:32 PM PST up reply actions

doesn't make you look bad,

it's just more fluid than yours or mine because it was written for the non-active reader. i.e.-for someone who finds this thread hours after Macha's appearance.

Think of it this way: you and I were doing the play-by-play, eamb did the post-game recap. both have value, but are different.

thanks guys. go a's!!

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 27, 2006 1:28 AM PST up reply actions

"MB said he was excited about it...

...after Chavez and Kotsay called him, but not before that."

Hmmm...

"You don't look up truthiness in a book, you look it up in your gut." ~ Stephen Colbert

by Poppy on Jan 26, 2006 5:32 PM PST up reply actions

Exactly

That's an extremely worrisome comment. It sounds like Macha has some issues with Milton. If they don't get along, next year is going to be a problem.

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

by jeepers on Jan 26, 2006 6:34 PM PST up reply actions

i think

that he meant to say he hadn't talked to MB before the trade went through. they asked him if he had talked to him before and then said there was a conference call... that's how i read it.

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin, Seattle Mariners

by Helloooo 1st on Jan 26, 2006 7:17 PM PST up reply actions

y'know...

I think you're right... when I re-read it from that angle, it does sound less worrisome...

I choose to believe it sounds less worrisome... LOL

"You don't look up truthiness in a book, you look it up in your gut." ~ Stephen Colbert

by Poppy on Jan 26, 2006 8:19 PM PST up reply actions

yeah, i didn't hear it in a negative way either

but from comma use, it could come off as a bit misleading.

Macha was upbeat about the whole thing and I wouldn't take it in a negative way. He sounded genuinely happy to be coming back, and with all these offseason acquisitions, I understand why!

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 27, 2006 1:36 AM PST up reply actions

well, control your commas next time!

geez, some people have such undisciplined punctuation... ;)

"You don't look up truthiness in a book, you look it up in your gut." ~ Stephen Colbert

by Poppy on Jan 27, 2006 7:07 AM PST up reply actions

comma

use is, overrated and anyone, complaining about it, is just, crazy don't you, agree?

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 27, 2006 7:16 AM PST up reply actions

ibelieve

allpunctuationisoverrattedandsoisthespacebargrammarandpRoPeRcApItAlIzAtIoN

"You don't look up truthiness in a book, you look it up in your gut." ~ Stephen Colbert

by Poppy on Jan 27, 2006 7:27 AM PST up reply actions

oOtnUfSiNoItAzIlAtIpActCeRrOcrosecapsronoitautcnup

onhtiwsdrawkcabgnipyt

got that? or should I say "?taht tog" ;)

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 27, 2006 7:41 AM PST up reply actions

tihsyloh

My brain hurts... LOL

"You don't look up truthiness in a book, you look it up in your gut." ~ Stephen Colbert

by Poppy on Jan 27, 2006 8:11 AM PST up reply actions

i'm starting to sound like an echo, but

great job eamb; your transcript really helped, particularly for the people who couldn't listen.

We have some good transcription mojo going on AN!!!

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 27, 2006 1:26 AM PST up reply actions

Oh,

My, pleasure, hopefully, my, use, of, commas, didn't, upset, too, many, people.

by eamb on Jan 27, 2006 1:17 PM PST up reply actions

thanks, rungood & AsGirl :)

"You don't look up truthiness in a book, you look it up in your gut." ~ Stephen Colbert

by Poppy on Jan 26, 2006 5:29 PM PST reply actions

AND eamb!

LOL

"You don't look up truthiness in a book, you look it up in your gut." ~ Stephen Colbert

by Poppy on Jan 26, 2006 5:30 PM PST up reply actions

No problemo

"I like Band Camp. He hits things." ~ Kyli (9/24/05)

by AsGirl on Jan 26, 2006 5:33 PM PST up reply actions

no prob, Popster!!

glad to be of service!!

"...and in Joe [Blanton]'s case, it's almost like he crammed the whole rookie year in a month, then became a veteran." --Billy Beane

by rungood on Jan 27, 2006 1:24 AM PST up reply actions

Ken Macha

with Karate what kind of manager do we have here? props to Ken Macha discussing the end of the season.

The tragedy of life is not that it ends so soon, but that we wait so long to begin it.-W. M. Lewis

by doublehustle22 on Jan 26, 2006 5:35 PM PST reply actions

hey, don't knock it...

came in handy when Cupcakes trapped himself in the bathroom last year... LOL

"You don't look up truthiness in a book, you look it up in your gut." ~ Stephen Colbert

by Poppy on Jan 26, 2006 5:37 PM PST up reply actions

With Karate I'll kick your........

Every time I think of Ken Macha and Karate, I imagine him singing that Tenacious D song. Makes me laugh everytime...

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Jan 26, 2006 10:24 PM PST up reply actions

from here

to jack london square....

"Macha's importance rates somewhere below Street's and above Ginter's" -FreeSeatUpgrade

by gWiLiKeRzZz on Jan 27, 2006 12:10 AM PST up reply actions

I think of Dave Stewart

by easyraider on Jan 27, 2006 10:27 AM PST up reply actions

Oh man, original

Does anyone have a picture of the broken toilet?

by Devyn on Jan 26, 2006 10:14 PM PST reply actions

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