ANtics Episode 2.9: Early Trends, Odds and Ends

by louismg on Apr 23, 2006 4:41 PM PDT in News

With the season just a little over one tenth of the way complete, the A's haven't exactly dominated the field so far - they've shown signs of brilliance, and often, quite a different story. While some, like Swisher and Chavez, have excelled, others haven't been pulling their weight. The ANtics looks in on 2006's early results.

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What do the early trends tell you?

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It's too early. I've learned nothing.

5 votes

Chavez and Swisher are the new Bash Brothers.

11 votes

Harden needs to pitch every day.

17 votes

Bradley is the new Cal Ripken and won't take a day off.

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Love it!!

Best one yet, IMHO. Well done, and keep 'em coming!

by anomaly_kat on Apr 23, 2006 4:49 PM PDT reply actions

great comment on kendall

that's hilarious. he'll hit a couple before all is said and done...i mean statistically he has to right? please? i hope...

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by flipgatey3 on Apr 23, 2006 5:23 PM PDT reply actions

Street out a week

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=AgmO.giOxrHVFW_Tquf8ZewRvLYF?slug=ap-athletics-street&prov =ap&type=lgns

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 23, 2006 5:52 PM PDT reply actions

Killing baseball myths?

since there was no dld today.

(link)

Damn! Street is so imposing, he even causes the earth itself to freeze in fear! - monkeyball

by Jjjsixsix on Apr 23, 2006 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Gerald Perry

Glad to see he has had such a positive impact. It takes a lot of skill to have your team batting in the top 30 :)

by eastbayrules on Apr 23, 2006 6:32 PM PDT reply actions

Terrific

As always! Just what I needed after the game today.

ducks to avoid flying chair

by JLeverenz on Apr 23, 2006 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

Wonderful!

I needed this. On the way home, the thought totally came to my mind, "Hey, it's Sunday! ANtics!" That totally perked me up after this loss. And it is a great ANtics as always! And thanks for using my pics again, I appreciate it!

"Now, I'm not the guy who's in trouble, it's the guy on the mound who's in trouble.'' Swisher Pics

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Apr 23, 2006 6:44 PM PDT reply actions

You are way too kind.

Guess why I use your pics? Because they're good! And because they're different than the standard AP/Getty stuff. I guarantee you I had some other AN-generated photos that almost made the cut yesterday, but they'll have to wait for future episodes.

Thanks for the comments.

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by louismg on Apr 23, 2006 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Well Thank You!!

"Now, I'm not the guy who's in trouble, it's the guy on the mound who's in trouble.'' Swisher Pics

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Apr 23, 2006 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Who is it in the last frame?

Because that ain't Kendall (notice the Batting Gloves) and I think he's left handed. You sure it isn't Melhuse?

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by Zonis on Apr 23, 2006 7:19 PM PDT reply actions

If it isn't Kendall...

Then that's the second time I've done that in 2006! For some reason, I was pretty sure it was him when I posted that. Grr...

I'll look into it. For now, put on a happy face, and assume it is Kendall.

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by louismg on Apr 23, 2006 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Kendall is right handed

but doesn't use batting gloves

by OaklandSi on Apr 23, 2006 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Whoever it is is RH...

Look at the helmet. :) Maybe it is Kendall; while the guy does have gloves on, the guy also has what appears to be a permanent 5 o'clock shadow.

by anomaly_kat on Apr 23, 2006 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions

so many conflicting clues...

RH, could be Kendall...

Batting gloves, not Kendall...

Permastubble, could be Kendall...

Appears to be wearing a ST jersey? But also appears to be at Coliseum...

so confused...

;)

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 23, 2006 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

To me it looks like Kotsay

(but tastes like chicken). Maybe some helmets have ear flaps on both sides now?

by Nico on Apr 23, 2006 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Okay...

...I'm actually pretty sure it's one of the exhibition games at the Coliseum. That's a ST jersey and old helmet (not the new one with "gills"), and cold-weather clothes under the jersey.

But that's not Kendall's bat.

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 23, 2006 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions

it isnt kendall or kotsay...

it is obviously Payton... what are u guys looking at?

by rktse on Apr 24, 2006 2:27 AM PDT up reply actions

louis ?

Ty for the smile. BTW did you ever get any feedback from any of the A's when you gave them the copies last Summer?

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 23, 2006 8:21 PM PDT reply actions

Short answer, no.

I didn't expect huge accolades. They see lots of crazy fans. I'm just another nut. But I did hand out the copies at Spring Training. It was fun to do, and if I'm a complete stalker, maybe I'll print out all from 2006 next Spring in Arizona. Then again... Blez probably will have fired me by then for a lack of quality.

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by louismg on Apr 23, 2006 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions