Link Dump 5/26: It's safe in here.

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 7:30 AM PDT

Good news. That's all I'm willing to post today. And let's face it, any slight step forward in the recovery of those injured is the best kind of news right now.

Harden is close. Slusser writes that he could be back in a week to 10 days. That's music to my ears. Tomorrow, he'll throw about 60 pitches in a simulated game. After that, it could be a bullpen session and only one rehab start before he joins the team.

Loaiza will likely go on a rehab assignment next week. How long can the A's keep a player in rehab? Macha indicated before that Loaiza may not find himself in Oakland until he has regained his velocity. It's critical that he shows signs of being the pitcher Beane bought on the market. This isn't like April, when some were discussing the possibility of stashing him away in the bullpen. The A's can't even afford that.

Slusser also mentions that Bradley took practice swings yesterday. 35 from the right and 35 from the left.

...Larry Davis said the idea this time around is to keep things even rather than letting Bradley progress too quickly on one side and not the other. Yes, let's not even think about rushing him this time.

It looks like the A's will be getting Jay Witasick back soon (scroll down). He will probably begin his rehab assignment "by early next week". Sounds good.

Tony F---ing Womack will probably be called up by the Cubs this weekend. I hate him.

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<hugs DLDers>

It's cold out there.

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 7:37 AM PDT reply actions

You're safe here.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 7:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Wait!

What's that at the window?

"Braaaaains...."

Oh come on, after all that, now we have to deal with AJ Pierzynski zombies?

"I smell like a meadow." - Yuniesky Betancourt

by Ozzz on May 26, 2006 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Geez, lighten up.

They may be AJ Zombies, but it's only MAY.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Is that why everyone is acting like Mayholes?

New advertising campaign...A's Brand Baseball: Blink, and You'll Miss It. - Kyli

by McFood on May 26, 2006 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions

Pierzynski zombies only seek brains.

So as long as we keep panic merchants posting at AN for the next week or so, we won't have to worry about attacks.

No brains on display = Pierzynski zombies at bay.

"I smell like a meadow." - Yuniesky Betancourt

by Ozzz on May 26, 2006 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions

<more hugs>

thanks y'all!

"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on May 26, 2006 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions

Which teams were

most "smallball" in 2005?

http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/small-ball-whos-who/

As it turns out, Anaheim, Tampa Bay, and Chicago (AL) played the smallest of small ball last year. Six of the top ten were AL teams, which should further dispel the myth that small ball is some sort of National League style.

And guess who came in last? No, not the A's. Texas. The A's were 19th last year, fairly middle of the pack. In fact, the only small ball categories in which the A's ranked near the bottom were stolen base attempts and bunts. They were near the top for "putting the ball in play" and middling for productive outs and reliance on the home run.

So ppppbbbbbtthh to you.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 7:41 AM PDT reply actions

I get to leave work at noon today

That's my good news. :)

Also, some plants I planted on the balcony a few weeks ago are actually growing instead of dying.

A's positivity... um... Kotsay's home run last night was gorgeous, wasn't it?

"Oysters were not considered as potential predators to use on the plane." ~~ Rubin Sierra

by Poppy on May 26, 2006 7:42 AM PDT reply actions

Absolutely!

I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on May 26, 2006 7:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Kotsay is dreamy.

<sigh>

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions

I was referring to the actual upper-deck HR...

...but okay. ;)

"Oysters were not considered as potential predators to use on the plane." ~~ Rubin Sierra

by Poppy on May 26, 2006 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions

That too.

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions

A couple more

Our very own Nick Swisher makes the Under 25 Team.

The folks at Catfish Stew feel Macha's decisions yesterday had geopolitical implications.

I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on May 26, 2006 7:43 AM PDT reply actions

geopolitical?

I thought it was about wallpaper...

"Oysters were not considered as potential predators to use on the plane." ~~ Rubin Sierra

by Poppy on May 26, 2006 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions

Um

Under 25 and no Miggy C?

"A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore." - Yogi Berra

by vignette17 on May 26, 2006 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Poor planning ...

how does any team with Jose Reyes not have a backup SS? Right now their player most suited to back him up is probably David Wright. I'd cut Cano, let Weekes start and bring in Hanley Ramirez as the backup MI.

Cabrera's absence is simply inexplicable as he's still 23 and he'd be at least the second best player on the team.

Devo's newest project And his blog

by devo on May 26, 2006 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions

<sob>

Harden is <sob> close.

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 7:50 AM PDT reply actions

I want to stay in here

But I'm rudely being forced to rejoin the real world. I'll be back later, though...keep it safe here. I'll need it.

by Squeaky on May 26, 2006 7:52 AM PDT reply actions

Sharon,

I went back to watch last night's game, just so I could see what you were talking about in the thread. It stuck out like a sore thumb. :)

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 8:12 AM PDT reply actions

great, there's a sore thumb now?!

{DL's 'it'}

"Oysters were not considered as potential predators to use on the plane." ~~ Rubin Sierra

by Poppy on May 26, 2006 8:13 AM PDT up reply actions

It completely took my focus off the game.

I was relaxing, enjoying the banter in the game thread. And then I saw, no I heard that and I swear I started twitching. Yikes.

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 8:17 AM PDT up reply actions

It was amusing....

but it really did interrupt the game. <nails on chalkboard>

The look on Tom Grieve's face was priceless. Like, WTF was that?

Ditto, Tom. :)

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 8:20 AM PDT up reply actions

It could be worse.

We could be fans of a different sport.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 8:23 AM PDT reply actions

Hey, that's The Iron Moumbassa!

He does a great powerbomb off the top rope.

"I smell like a meadow." - Yuniesky Betancourt

by Ozzz on May 26, 2006 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions

And now we know

how Dan Haren manges to stay off the DL.

And why is the UCLA school of Medicine named after David Geffen? Isn't he a record executive?

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 8:26 AM PDT reply actions

Med schools named for music execs?

That study is tainted.

"Oysters were not considered as potential predators to use on the plane." ~~ Rubin Sierra

by Poppy on May 26, 2006 8:36 AM PDT up reply actions

Geffen's into music and movies

And you can get your name on anything provided you pay enough for it. It's possible Geffen went to UCLA, and after making it big, they targeted him for a gift. Even if he's not an alum, he might have just wanted an ego balm and ponied up half the cost of the building or something.

"I was always high on X. Obviously, that hasn't changed." -- Jake Peavy

by spal on May 26, 2006 8:41 AM PDT up reply actions

so they name a school after you

if you give them a pony?

death to myspace!

by malikot on May 26, 2006 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions

not just one, but many

But what they don't tell you is that it's actually a veterenary hospital that Geffen funded, so in case one of the ponies gets hurt, they can try to recoup the value by selling it to stud even if it can't race anymore. I think most of the money for the Geffen hospital actually came from parlaying a quiniela with a straight trifecta on a $12M wager. Apparently someone in the med school got a tip that Neptune's Folly, the favorite in the 4th where they chose the trifecta, had eaten some bad feed that morning.

"I was always high on X. Obviously, that hasn't changed." -- Jake Peavy

by spal on May 26, 2006 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions

prescription for A's teamwide recovery

FIRE ... NOW!!

by rubin sierra on May 26, 2006 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions

As soon as the insurance is up to date

I'm pretty sure Vucanich keeps paint thinner on hand for just such occasions.

Better luck is just a standard deviation away.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 26, 2006 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Anyone recall whispers of...

trades involving Duke during the off-season, namely that putrid one involving David Wells. I'm curious, would you rather have a relief pitcher with known chronic back problems in additon to recent arm woes or in hindsight, traded him while his value was at its peak and his injury concerns weren't as serious? Viewing this year so far, we now realize that Beane has brought together various players with known injury concerns. In all fairness, the players who occupied the DL (and the unofficial Oakland A's day-to-day DL) so far this year are no real big surprises. I hope for future health for this team but with this core of guys, injuries are always going to occur.

I like Mickey Morabito's hair.

by franks a lot on May 26, 2006 8:44 AM PDT reply actions

i just saw Season Ending Lost

I just pooped my pants. And Sals.

Reed (to Carl Everett): Go f*ck a gay dinosaur, Bigot!-Lookout Landing

by ohad on May 26, 2006 8:46 AM PDT reply actions

Yeah.

I hate "WTF?!" season finales... Invasion, ER, 24... feh!

"Oysters were not considered as potential predators to use on the plane." ~~ Rubin Sierra

by Poppy on May 26, 2006 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions

Do you think the writers even KNOW

what the hell they want to do with that show? Or is it just a case of "Let's throw together the most random, unexplainable shit, leave much of it totally unexplained, and then maybe in season 5 or so we'll start to tell them what's really going on."

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on May 26, 2006 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions

And Invasion

went and got cancelled. <sob> WTF?! with no hope of resolution. :(

by goldfish on May 26, 2006 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions

CANCELLED?!

What about Larkin and hot ranger's baby?!

"Oysters were not considered as potential predators to use on the plane." ~~ Rubin Sierra

by Poppy on May 26, 2006 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions

I KNOW!

What a way to end it. With Underlay standing there in the water all bloody. I had read in Tim Goodman's column that it had been cancelled before I saw the finale, and it was so frustrating knowing that there would be no next season.

by goldfish on May 26, 2006 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions

well

it still leaves an element of "WTF?!". EVery lost episode basically just adds more questions... And IMO most of them won't be answered, just the main ones like "Who are the Others" and generally "WTF is going on".I can't believe we have to wait until October 4th...

How many episodes are in "Invasion"? I watch t

Reed (to Carl Everett): Go f*ck a gay dinosaur, Bigot!-Lookout Landing

by ohad on May 26, 2006 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions

There were

22 episodes aired.

by goldfish on May 26, 2006 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions

can you or anyone

sort of just break it down to me in short over the course of the season from about episode 10? What are the hybrids? What the hell is going on?

Reed (to Carl Everett): Go f*ck a gay dinosaur, Bigot!-Lookout Landing

by ohad on May 26, 2006 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll give it a try

I'm not sure how much sense this will make! :-D

People who go into the water and are attacked by the "lights" emerge as hybrids such as Sheriff Underlay and his wife Mariel. They are stronger, heal faster, and can breathe under water.

Sometimes hybrids have a hard time adjusting back to living in normal society (one woman killed her baby and mother-in-law). The Sheriff has been sending these outcasts to an island run by a man named Szura to prepare them for reentry amongst normal people. Unknown to the Sheriff, Szura was training them to become a militia to take over.

In the finale the militant hybrids try to take over and force people to become hybrids. Sheriff Underlay and Russell (the cute ranger) stop them and the real military come in and round up the hybrids. Unfortunately, some people attack the Sheriff, blaming him for the whole fiasco, and in the process Larkin (Russell's wife) is shot. The show ends with the Sheriff carrying her bleeding (and presumably dying) body into the ocean. Russell and Mariel come upon him as he has apparently chosen to let Larkin become a hybrid rather than let her die.

by goldfish on May 26, 2006 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions

I saw our Season Ending Loss too

unfortunetly.

"Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever."

by Zonis on May 26, 2006 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions

LOL

Happy Place! Happy Place, dammit!

"Oysters were not considered as potential predators to use on the plane." ~~ Rubin Sierra

by Poppy on May 26, 2006 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions

Now I know

You've been listening to too many A's broadcasts. You can sell anything--15 days for $15 in our classified ads "Surrender to the serenity of nothingness..."

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on May 26, 2006 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions

Frank Thomas in May

OBP, SLG, AVG:

.423 .462 .231

I'll take that.

"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on May 26, 2006 8:57 AM PDT reply actions

Seconds, please.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions

They're having fun in Arizona

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=66384

by Just Me on May 26, 2006 9:09 AM PDT reply actions

This seems fitting

Where is the moment we needed the most
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost
They tell me your blue skies fade to grey
They tell me your passion's gone away
And I don't need no carryin' on

You stand in the line just to hit a new low
You're faking a smile with the coffee to go
You tell me your life's been way off line
You're falling to pieces everytime
And I don't need no carryin' on

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Well you need a blue sky holiday
The point is they laugh at what you say
And I don't need no carryin' on

You had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day

Sometimes the system goes on the blink
And the whole thing turns out wrong
You might not make it back and you know
That you could be well oh that strong
And I'm not wrong

So where is the passion when you need it the most
Oh you and I
You kick up the leaves and the magic is lost

Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
You've seen what you like
And how does it feel for one more time
You had a bad day
You had a bad day

Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day
Had a bad day

Chicks dig Moneyball.

by Kelly on May 26, 2006 9:09 AM PDT reply actions

time for the wet blanket

I HATE that song. I'm kinda glad American Idol is over, but it still plays every 5 minutes on our piped in satellite music at work.

death to myspace!

by malikot on May 26, 2006 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions

one of the most

annoying songs out there. makes me feel like i'm supposed to be running through a field of sunflowers or something!! eww !!

Can I move back to NorCal?!

by griffisgurl on May 26, 2006 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions

On the other hand,

I just listened to "My Destiny" again, and it's actually a pretty good song. <covers head against flinged poo>

I miss Bill King.

by Checkswing HR on May 26, 2006 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh my gosh, Harden's close?

That's hawwwt. Could we possibly be seeing the end of Karsay/Keisler/Flores? HAWWT.

On a side note, I'm so pleased that I was bitching about Kotsay's disappearing power and he goes BLAM!! and hits it about as far as you can hit it. Awesome. He's hawwt.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on May 26, 2006 9:13 AM PDT reply actions

Batgirl links!

'Cause we all need a little ice cream right now.

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 9:15 AM PDT reply actions

big work day for me

I shall frolic afterwards. Until then...

Hugs for everyone! Except Sal. Go back to your research... your lab needs you.

ps. Accidentally posted this comment in the winexp diary, where it looks pretty damn weird and funny.

by Apricot on May 26, 2006 9:28 AM PDT reply actions

I think it's needed even MORE in the winexp diary

"Oysters were not considered as potential predators to use on the plane." ~~ Rubin Sierra

by Poppy on May 26, 2006 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions

The least they could do

is put windows in our office. This f---in' sucks.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions

I always figured you for a Mac guy ...

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions

I don't drive trucks.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions

Trucks?

When did Suzuki start making trucks??

I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on May 26, 2006 9:52 AM PDT up reply actions

1968

http://www.off-road.com/suzuki/tech/history.htm

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions

<goes to mental circular file>

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions

<goes to circular mental ward>

I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on May 26, 2006 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions

heh.

Speaking of the winexp diary, can you do a second check on Barajas? Something tells me that he is negative, but just to confirm?

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

by Jjjsixsix on May 26, 2006 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions

done

and yes, I get that he's negative too.

by Apricot on May 26, 2006 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Barret suspended

10 games for doing something everyone else in the league has been wanting to do for a long time.

death to myspace!

by malikot on May 26, 2006 9:46 AM PDT reply actions

sorry

here's the link.

death to myspace!

by malikot on May 26, 2006 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions

Man...

Every day should be punch Prickzinski in the face day

"Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever."

by Zonis on May 26, 2006 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions

now THAT's a stadium promotion idea!

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Instead of bobbleheads

give away AJ voodo dolls.

"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on May 26, 2006 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions

I was thinking more like ...

... hanging heavy punching bags inside each entryway with White Sox jerseys in AJ's number on them. Each ticketholder gets to take a whack as s/he comes in.

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions

I was thinking something

similar. But instead of a punching bag with an AJ jersey, we have AJ with an AJ jersey.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions

We could also dress up as Giant's trainers

and knee him in the nuts as we pass by!

"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on May 26, 2006 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

How about an A.J. dunking booth?

except instead of trying to throw the ball at the target to trigger the fall, you just throw the ball at him and try to knock him off the plank.

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on May 26, 2006 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Like Whac-A-Mole...

only Whac-An-A-Hole.

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions

expand the promotion to Angels games

Whac-ANA-Hole

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions

sounds more like a Baltimore promotion

"Oysters were not considered as potential predators to use on the plane." ~~ Rubin Sierra

by Poppy on May 26, 2006 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

<whack whack>

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions

WARNING: unsafe link

BP tells us what we already know:

So, a little more than a quarter of the way through the season, the A's are still waiting for their three perceived strengths to actually become strengths.

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 10:42 AM PDT reply actions

Worse.

The offense has mostly been a Nick Swisher/Eric Chavez production, but even Swisher has cooled off considerably after his hot start. Particularly unsettling is that, minus Bradley, this is the lineup the A's wanted. One would have to hope that the natural in-season fluctuation in performance would help right the ship in time for the pitching staff to come back healthy.

Emphasis mine; bears a striking resemblence to Blez's post from a few days ago.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions

STOP. IT.

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions

<sponges sweat off ears>

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions

I though

I thought Sharon said it was safe in here

by twinkle toes on May 26, 2006 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions

we've been invaded

I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on May 26, 2006 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions

Sharon's a lying b--------

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions

<tunes in fillings>

Now, now, it's not nice to call someone a binturong.

Ooh Ahh, Sabres on the warpath

by andeux on May 26, 2006 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions

not even if she's frugiverous?

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Every single day, I think to myself...

..."It's going to get better. It has to get better." Then, I watch Crosby try to hit and all my hopes are shattered.

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions

BEARS?!? Where?

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions

Over THERE!

I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on May 26, 2006 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions

<flings poo over there>

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions

These losses are becoming tiresome.

Now is the time on "Sprockets" when we dance on Gerald Perry's head.

Would you like to touch my monkey? <Proffers monkeyball, cymbal-clanging, tail-a-wagging>

I miss Bill King.

by Checkswing HR on May 26, 2006 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Look on the bright side....

At least the A's are a thousand times better than the Royals.

Things have gotten so bad in KC this site really sums it up:

http://www.selltheroyals.com

If you think we're bitter these days, we've got nuttin' on the Royals fans.

by coffee roaster on May 26, 2006 10:56 AM PDT reply actions

Huddy's pitching.

That usually makes me happy.

As long as that horrible rendition of the national anthem isn't an omen of things to come. Ouch.

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on May 26, 2006 11:16 AM PDT reply actions

I'm listening to the ATL radio guys.

They were talking about the ivy in Wrigley. It evolved to wanting to put kudzu in ATL, then sand traps and water hazards in the OF. Mark Kotsay would still kick arse out there.

And Jeff Francoeur just walked. Get your coats.

Zambrano tried to melting down. 1-0 Braves. 0 hits. 4 BB.

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions

What's that breeze?

Oh, it's Jeff Francouer and Jacque Jones batting in the same stadium. A French name apparently precludes one from making contact.

Zambrano's got the *-*** going, even though he gave up a run. Huddy's getting his customary run support.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions

What about

Juan Pierre? He manages to make good contact. Well, not good contact, but contact. He rarely strikes out.

Ooh Ahh, Sabres on the warpath

by andeux on May 26, 2006 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Point taken.

Any other examples?

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions

What about LaRoche?

He's not quite so bad as the other two.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Zambrano is at 105 pitches after 6 innings.

I wonder how long Dusty leaves him in.

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions

As long as the

*-* is going, I think Dusty leaves him in. Even if it takes 200 pitches.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, this is exciting.

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I think it would be funny

if it happens against Huddy. That would totally figure.

...and Bynum just homered.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions

We need a Braves/Cubs thread.

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions

111

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions

115

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions

BOOOO!!!

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

But he's still out there!

123 and counting...

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Dusty!

Felipe!

"I love you Johnny Cakes." Vito

by rook on May 26, 2006 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

124 and that's it.

I'm so disappointed.

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Poor Zambrano

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on May 26, 2006 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Zambrano's pitching at home.

The official scorer HAS to call that an error. LAAAAAME.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Brutal way to lose a no no

"I love you Johnny Cakes." Vito

by rook on May 26, 2006 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

true but

IMHO walking 6 people takes some shine out of the acheivement already...

by Apricot on May 26, 2006 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I've always wanted to see

a no-hitter with 15 walks or something... and the pitcher losing. Awesome.

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Happened four times

http://www.baseballlibrary.com/baseballlibrary/excerpts/records_registry20.stm

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by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions

with my own eyes...

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions

how the heck did you find that?

Talk about pain. Losing a no-hitter 4-0 is a pretty dubious accomplishment...

by Apricot on May 26, 2006 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Close

Steve Barber walked 10, and lost 2-1.
Andy Hawkins allowed 4 unearned runs on 5 walks and 3 errors, losing 4-0.

Matt Young walked 7, and lost 2-1.

The latter two don't count as no-hitters, since they ended after 8 1/2 innings.

Ooh Ahh, Sabres on the warpath

by andeux on May 26, 2006 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions

damn

too slow

Ooh Ahh, Sabres on the warpath

by andeux on May 26, 2006 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions

My googling is fatster

than your googling (sample size n = 1).

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by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions

"fatster"?

Is that where Blanton downloads his illegal MP3s?

And what's the p value on your skilz advantage?

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions

and my leg is skinsktier

Ok, we should cut some slack, you rarely every make typos.

P.S. Algebraic sequences (or whatever they are called in English) are *$@(@!%

Reed (to Carl Everett): Go f*ck a gay dinosaur, Bigot!-Lookout Landing

by ohad on May 26, 2006 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions

i love equations!

I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on May 26, 2006 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

well generally

math is easiest for me, which makes it more enjoyable sometimes. Geometry is semi enjoyable. But algebraic sequences are just annoying.

Reed (to Carl Everett): Go f*ck a gay dinosaur, Bigot!-Lookout Landing

by ohad on May 26, 2006 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions

my math tutor scares the wits out of me

so i better like equations

I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on May 26, 2006 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Wasn't ..AJ's..

A record, I think it was walked 11, but got the no no?

The record books still say no no. Its like making an ugly hole in one, its still goes on the card as 1

"I love you Johnny Cakes." Vito

by rook on May 26, 2006 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions

the internets say

"It certainly wasn't your typical no-hitter. Burnett walked nine to tie a Marlins record, hit a batter and threw 128 pitches, including 63 balls and 65 strikes."

Yah, it's a no-hitter but... it's like making a hole-in-one after whiffing on the first couple of attempts, and your drive rolls in off a weird bounce out of a bunker. It counts, it's neat, but feels a little less impressive than you'd think...

by Apricot on May 26, 2006 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions

That's ugly.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Agree completely..

I watched that game, well the last 4 innings, and it was ugly, tons of pressure on the defense with the base runners, and the no no factor, I actually think it's harder then your normal 27/28 up 27/28 down, because he was constantly pitching with runners on. Ugly as can be, agreed, tarnished, agreed, but kind of neat.

"I love you Johnny Cakes." Vito

by rook on May 26, 2006 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Depressing thoughts

Bynum outhitting Scutaro and Perez.
Hatteberg outhitting Thomas and Johnson. <sobs>
Ethier and Byrnes outhitting Bradley.

Oops, sorry, I forgot it was supposed to be safe in here. My bad.

Ooh Ahh, Sabres on the warpath

by andeux on May 26, 2006 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions

bad andy

time for

and not the fun kind either.

by Apricot on May 26, 2006 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Dude.

I just now noticed that.

{tries to forget about it}

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I just noticed Bynum is in the outfield.

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions

This can't be a coincidence.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Holy. Carp.

Yes, carp.

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions

HR Freddie!

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions

I just noticed...

I'm wearing my bathrobe to work! AHHH!

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I just noticed...

I forgot to wear my bathrobe to work!

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions

well

if you were a porn star, you'd just be taking it off, so what's the difference?

Reed (to Carl Everett): Go f*ck a gay dinosaur, Bigot!-Lookout Landing

by ohad on May 26, 2006 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions

What do 15 year old boys

know about pornography?

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions

more than you think ;)

I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on May 26, 2006 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions

You are kidding right?

That is like the porn peak for men. What else do you have to do at that age? :)

"I love you Johnny Cakes." Vito

by rook on May 26, 2006 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions

I guess my sarchasmatron

wasn't turned up high enough.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Monkeyball = Mike Commodore?

Ooh Ahh, Sabres on the warpath

by andeux on May 26, 2006 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions

no, Mike Colangelo

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions

holy crap

perfect place for this:

Monkeyball=Mike Rotch.

I don't believe i've ever said anything funnier.

Reed (to Carl Everett): Go f*ck a gay dinosaur, Bigot!-Lookout Landing

by ohad on May 26, 2006 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Did you notice that homerun?

Damn you, Freddie.

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on May 26, 2006 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions

COME ON!

That's an error!

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by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Was it?

I'm following by Gameday.

by Jennifer on May 26, 2006 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Definite error

I was shocked.

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on May 26, 2006 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Scorer should have called an

error, but technically, Jones never got his glove on the ball. Generally no error is called when no leather meets the ball.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, I thought it bounced off his glove.

I guess I should give Jones a little more credit.

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on May 26, 2006 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought it was a hit.

The ball bounced off the ivy. Maybe it could have been caught, but it would have had to be an awesome catch.
Too bad for Zambrano.

"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on May 26, 2006 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Let's put it this way

JJ made Byrnes look like a decent right fielder. He lost it, gave up on it, and kept going back, and it almost hit him in the head. The next one was on the line too...just not his day.

"I love you Johnny Cakes." Vito

by rook on May 26, 2006 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Edgardo Alfonzo

signed to minor league by the Blue Jays.

http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/5640728

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by salb918 on May 26, 2006 12:29 PM PDT reply actions

AN wiki

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Athletics_Nation

What? No mention of Huston's ass?

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 12:57 PM PDT reply actions

Just wanted to say...

I ♥ the DLD and the DLDers. You guys rock!

"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on May 26, 2006 1:05 PM PDT reply actions

<hugs>

Have a happy cookie.

I'm actually in an awesome mood, despite the fact our team has sprained its collective oblique. My presentation went great and I am going on mental vacation! Woohoo!

by Apricot on May 26, 2006 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Mmm.

Happy cookies make me happy.

And good for you, Apricot. I just can't take mental vacations. UGH.

"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on May 26, 2006 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions

here, I'll help

by Apricot on May 26, 2006 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Heh.

Thanks!

"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on May 26, 2006 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions

That last picture

looks like the happy-anime version of Krang.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Hooray for Apricot!

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Bynum

Freddie just hit a homer. Nice!

by brownln on May 26, 2006 1:06 PM PDT reply actions

I know,

it's getting old, but who can resist:
There's a mf'in alien in the mf'in duck

Ooh Ahh, Sabres on the warpath

by andeux on May 26, 2006 1:42 PM PDT reply actions

old?

There's a mf'in wet blanket on our mf'in running gag.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry.

You're right, it actually get's more mf'in funny every mf'in time.

Ooh Ahh, Sabres on the warpath

by andeux on May 26, 2006 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions

there's a mf'in bandwagon on the mf'in joke

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 26, 2006 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions

No-no

is gone, but the Braves Cubs game is still pretty entertaining. Braves have the bases juiced with nobody out, down by two. Ninth inning.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 2:10 PM PDT reply actions

OMG

2 run sac fly? Nefi!

"I love you Johnny Cakes." Vito

by rook on May 26, 2006 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Neifi-riffic!

Noted glove man screws it up! At least he's hitting... .198!

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

That was hilarious..

Seriously though, only one error? Botched the catch then threw it into the brick...horrible.

"I love you Johnny Cakes." Vito

by rook on May 26, 2006 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Gameday says 2 errors.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions

he got two

one for the botched catch, one for the throw

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on May 26, 2006 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions

yup..

they orginally only had one on the board going to commercial.

"I love you Johnny Cakes." Vito

by rook on May 26, 2006 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Luckily for them

they have Tony Womack on the way.

(mf'in Ryan Dempster. And that "mf'in" is genuine)

Ooh Ahh, Sabres on the warpath

by andeux on May 26, 2006 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions

whew

must be tough to be a cubs fan sometimes... ok most of the time...

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on May 26, 2006 2:27 PM PDT reply actions

lets try all of the time

I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on May 26, 2006 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions

touche

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on May 26, 2006 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Hate to be Zambrano...

Rough way to get a ND

"I love you Johnny Cakes." Vito

by rook on May 26, 2006 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions

I once had a job driving a zambrano

even though I didn't know how to skate.

"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on May 26, 2006 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Angels promote Jered Weaver.

He'll start tomorrow.

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on May 26, 2006 2:43 PM PDT reply actions

Esteban Yan DFA'd

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/transactions

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on May 26, 2006 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Sports4Kids & AN

AN is mentioned in the spring issue of the Sports4Kids Newsletter. A short article about AN members "banded together to raise enough money to purchase eight tickets to 40 home games as well as meal vouchers". The AN logo and a picture of Blez is in the article. Unfortunately the newsletter is in hardcopy and does not exist on their website. Maybe Blez received a copy and can scan it in for the AN community to read. You all should be proud!

by oaklandbbfan on May 26, 2006 2:57 PM PDT reply actions