DLD 9-27-06: Group Hugs and Non-alcoholic Bubbly
Here's the only link that counts, thanks to Jonny Oklnd. All other links are superfluous.
For completeness:
Harden wins clincher, may be big for playoffs
Rich Harden recorded the division-clinching victory for the A's on Tuesday night, a nice sidelight on a big day for the club. Harden missed most of the season with injuries, but the team's record in his starts this season is 8-0...
BUBBLY IN SEATTLE / A's win, Angels lose, magic number zero
A night before, the A's let a big early lead get away and their stranglehold on the division suddenly appeared less certain. Tuesday at Safeco Field, there were no such missteps, and Oakland nailed down all of its business at once.
Oakland clinches AL West title (AP)
The American League playoff teams are set. All that remains to be determined are the first-round matchups. After three days of waiting, the Oakland Athletics clinched the AL West title Tuesday night when they beat the Mariners 12-3, setting off a wild celebration in Seattle that lived up to the A's frat house reputation.
Note: Oh come on, that was a very tame celebration. No one was hurt, no strippers, all positivity.
And finally...

Last night as we were watching the game and subsequent party, I ducked into the study a couple of times to post. I was amazed to see so many familiar names and so many pleasant new posters. It felt like we were all standing around the TV at our favorite bar down the street, not really chatting, just yelling and dancing in the light of the screen.
In the coming weeks, we may face disappointment, and surely will face cardiac arrest. We will cringe as people whine about how nothing less than complete success all the time is "acceptable". We may reach for our imaginary killfiles during game threads. But today, let us be happy.
Thanks to everyone who makes this site so honest, psychotic and interesting. Thanks to those few of you who let me, nay, encourage me, to be as weird as I naturally am. We've shared and survived two really crummy Septembers and stunning off-seasons. But no matter what happens in the future and in the playoffs (I have heard it is akin to a dice game), we will always share this happy day.
As for your hangover, drink lots of water and watch the celebration video. Again.
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OT: terrell owens tried to commit suicide?
I was about to post that...
*Magic #: ZERO!*
that made more news
by smasfan on Sep 27, 2006 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions
god, their coverage made me puke
Yeah, KNBR started it at about 6:30
"started it"
The free video is up at MLB now.
Crud.
I do :)
That's crap
The last two years
Frank doesn't miss taking showers w/Kendall
The soundtrack...
Frank Thomas, a bear of a man, spotted Jason Kendall through the champagne mist of the visitors' clubhouse and wrapped his mammoth arms around him, lifting him off the ground.
"First time, baby," he screamed. "Yeah."
ok,
by mikedaviswhereareyou on Sep 27, 2006 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
So happy for
Graphic last night said
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Sep 27, 2006 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions
Leader in the Clubhouse After This Season
by Colorado Fan on Sep 27, 2006 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions
I loved Kotsay sprinting out of the dugout...
*group hug*
I was looking up stats
Well we have our rotation then:
by matthias on Sep 27, 2006 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions
*Beaming*
I love on the east coast, so I didn't end up falling asleep last night until after 2:00am. Today should be a brutal day for me, seeing as I got only four hours of sleep and have to work until after 10:00pm tonight, but you know what? I'm on such a high I don't even notice the exhaustion.
Today is a good day for AN.
by sienna on Sep 27, 2006 9:31 AM PDT reply actions
KNBR actually played "Celebration"
I heard that
by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 27, 2006 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Cardinals reaching for more history
Also: if you love or hate Bill Simmons's running diary columns, you'll love or hate Stomper's running diary from last night.
<breaks arm from shameless self back pats; moves to morgue for day-to-day status>
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Sep 27, 2006 9:34 AM PDT reply actions
Hey, you need to be healthy
Chavy changes his mind
"You know what?" he asked. "I know what I said, but I was wrong. Now that we've done it, I'm glad we did it here. The sooner the better."
a's / earthquakes south bay office
http://newballpark.blogspot.com/2006/09/pay-no-attention-to-that-stuff-behind.html
"The recent issue of Silicon Valley Metro had a blurb about the A's/Earthquakes new South Bay office, which is due to open in downtown San Jose soon. The location? The ground floor of the Fairmont San Jose, of course. I wonder if the employees get free vouchers to eat at one of Lew Wolff's restaurants nearby?"
Tigers Twins question?
by BruceBochte on Sep 27, 2006 9:57 AM PDT reply actions
It goes to head to head series record.
by OaktownPower on Sep 27, 2006 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
And the Tigers won the season series...
by OaktownPower on Sep 27, 2006 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
that's good news for the a's
Ziegler converting to submarine
by panchopunch on Sep 27, 2006 10:13 AM PDT reply actions
fascinating stuff
Best line:
by blueconversechucks on Sep 28, 2006 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Can someone with Insider access confirm
Does he even mention Big Frank as a possible choice?
What type of campaign do we start? Who has Peter Gammons cellphone number?
Jeter? He maybe their team captain, but there is no-way-in-hell he is the AL MVP.
Neyer says he's the leading candidate
Uses VORP and Win Shares as his determining factor. At the risk of losing my A's fan achiever card, the MVP award should have less to do with stats than that, in my opinion.
is he doing the 'should' or 'will likely'?
(If he's breaking out the VORP and WS, I'd guess it's the former; but I'd be pretty surprised if Jeter was really the clear leader by those measures and those measures alone. Which is why I'm confused. Well, that and all the pre-noon celebratory drinkin'.)
It's the former.
VORP WS
Hafner 81.4 24
Ortiz 73.3 27
Jeter 73.0 31
Sizemore 71.2 24
Mauer 63.3 29
Morneau 52.1 27
Thomas 40.3 21
Jeter leads all candidates in win shares, and Mauer is second, so that seems to be his defining metric. He notes that Mauer's numbers are lower because he's a catcher and gets days off.
Huh. Interesting.
Then again, WS has always struck me as one of the more dull-tined of Sporks.
Yes, he says he is, but not a slam dunk choice...
by OaktownPower on Sep 27, 2006 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions
does anyone have a video of the clubhouse
by larrysgurl on Sep 27, 2006 10:32 AM PDT reply actions
i'll have it tonight!
here's the first part though.
Sharon and OaklandSi dicussed this
milton is great!
by larrysgurl on Sep 27, 2006 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions
i heard Milton too
I really hope he continues to burn that fire of desire! my prediction is that he will be the pivotal player through every October game for the A's.
by popcornjames on Sep 27, 2006 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
2,415.
All a matter of perspective.
Future as good as the present. 4 A's prospects
http://www.baseballamerica.com/today/prospects/features/262517.html
More Good News
Matt Sulentic is 18 Years Old!
http://www.kccougars.com/players/2006/sulentic.html
by Colorado Fan on Sep 27, 2006 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice!
Prospect #8 on the list, Matt Antonelli (the Padres #1 draft pick) also looks really good. I got to watch most of his season since I live in Eugene. I wouldn't mind if Billy figures out a way to pry him away from the Padres so we can slot him in when Chavez's contract is up.
{I know I'm like 13 hours late}
TAKE THAT ANAHEIM BITCHES!!!!!!!!!
WE'RE GOING TO THE PLAYOFFS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

<HUGS EVERYONE>
<Hi-fives everyone>
<More hugs>
:D :D :D :D
** MLB Extra Innings Subscribers (FSN - NW)
- While the A's were celebrating in the clubhouse, Mentink said, "You know that line between being Cocky and Confident? They have crossed that line."
- Angie Mentek did some other stuff, like a big "Whoopdie Doo" sign with her hands right before the bottom of the Ninth Inning, before we clinched.
But this Bee-Atch... Absolutely No Respect.
Side Note: I think her act was pretty funny, in a jealous kind of way. I'm not pissed at this. How could I be. We just won the West. But, you could see the hateful jealousy with every word and expression.
Her Poor girlfriend probably feels the wrath every single day.
*If you care to email her, she can be found here: http://msn.foxsports.com/id/1531075*
Whoa whoa whoa
Her Poor girlfriend probably feels the wrath every single day.
That sounds like you're making a gay slur, and dude.... not cool.
Let's Go Oakland, but let's not make cheap shots either. Kay? :)
by Chavinator on Sep 27, 2006 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
How is that a Gay Slur?
by Colorado Fan on Sep 27, 2006 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
Whoa, man
by Chavinator on Sep 27, 2006 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
And...
by Colorado Fan on Sep 27, 2006 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Then consider me female and gay.
Sorry, I thought it was Huston's
by BruceBochte on Sep 27, 2006 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions
Um
<Simpsons clatter of feet running to car, car peeling out>
i once had a dream
Zonis
by Colorado Fan on Sep 27, 2006 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
... and Zonis steps in it
All I meant
by Chavinator on Sep 27, 2006 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I didn't mean it that way at all
by Colorado Fan on Sep 27, 2006 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure you didn't mean it that way.
ok
"Being Politically Correct means always having to say you're sorry." - Charles Osgood
by Colorado Fan on Sep 27, 2006 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions
Watching last night
Quote:
Show me where?
-----------------------------------------------
BTW: It's confirmed. Angie's iPod is Gay, But She is Not.
http://www.kmtt.com/listingsEntry.asp?ID=375622&PT=morningshow
"FSN Sports Goddess Angie Mentink says that even though her iPod is gay, she is not! Angie digs The Indigo Girls, Melissa Etheridge and Norah Jones (for putting new baby Jackson to sleep with)."
Thus, My apologies to Angie: I feel bad for her poor girlfiends and boyfriends - They must feel the wrath every day.
Oh please
Maybe you didn't mean it that way, but that's the way it is.
Didn't mean it that way. Sorry.
by Colorado Fan on Sep 27, 2006 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions
nut up, CO Fan
By the way, FWIW, she's married to a fella. Not that that necessarily excludes or includes her from any preferential or lifestyle categories.
I think he already apologized.
My bad
No Worries
2006 Playoffs, "Lets Get It Started" - MC Hammer
Speaking of: What is Hammer up to these days? Think he'll make an appearance come postseason?
by Colorado Fan on Sep 27, 2006 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
well ...
I know it would never happen
for that matter ...
Whoa, whoa, whoa
is your slur against my nuts ...
everybody calm down
i blame italy, black people, and libertarians...
dude, you're totally ruining
i don't understand why everyone is in a bad mood
i'm the one who should be in a bad mood, the royals have lost 8 in a row and mark redman is pitching tonight!
Well, at least he isn't piching in the Coliseum.
I bet Redman takes it out on his girlfriend...
Does that make him a lesbian?
Always chocking up their cars on the lawn.
i'm trying to lay off the swedes for a while
so, do we add ...
<struggles to repress making tasteless T.O. joke>
You want an apology with that slur?
http://www.slate.com/id/2150347/nav/tap1/
by Englishmajor on Sep 27, 2006 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
by the way, parcells press conference on TO
pretty useless...
He is such a prick.
by OaktownPower on Sep 27, 2006 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Odele Go Atleticos!
by BruceBochte on Sep 27, 2006 11:40 AM PDT reply actions
back to the happy thoughts...
Woohoooo!!!!
From Rotoworld:
First clue: Buzzards circling over arm.
Sorry I'm late to the party
what is that from?
ROTFLMAO!
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/07/08/MNGP8JS3U41.DTL
by cynthia2003 on Sep 27, 2006 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
and of course ...
This quote just kills me.
Been there before, Cougar. I feel your pain.
Another gem
You know, people also go there to experience nature--supposedly. And guess what? Predators are a part of nature too. What did you expect when you moved out there?
-Nick Swisher
by kaweahkaweah on Sep 27, 2006 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Has anyone sent Stephen Colbert
simple solution
In the spirit of Lowcountry Joe
well, but ...
Yeah, when it comes to the
by DavidA on Sep 27, 2006 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
In the spirit of xbhaskarx ...
Oh my...
-Nick Swisher
by kaweahkaweah on Sep 27, 2006 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we just found Yogi Berra in drag.
That was my favorite line
a. lives on her street
and
b. are going to be reading the article
Talk about becoming public enemy #1. There was a really funny response letter to the editor directed at her in the paper the next day.
this one?
Joan Michel-Lehman expressed a desire for the community to "get rid of those things'' and for them to be fed "full of barbiturates and (sent) to Idaho.'' If mountain lions could talk, I imagine they'd say the same of you. "
-Nick Swisher
by kaweahkaweah on Sep 27, 2006 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Quote
You know, people who've had that kind of money their whole life just expect to get any damn thing they want. Next she'll be demanding "Well, if they have to stay, then the game wardens should capture them, declaw and defang them, put bright orange jump suits on them so they're easily visible, and maybe a clown nose so they're also somewhat amusing to look at, and teach them to walk on their back legs and quack like a duck. Mildred and I think it would be a hoot!"
mondegreen
Now the damn coyotes sound like monkeys!
Letter to the Editor
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2006/07/11/EDGOBIPUKU1.DTL
(scroll down)
That's true
So she'll probably come out okay.
in the playoffs, Frank Thomas = cougar
When Thomas plays the Yankees
-Nick Swisher
by kaweahkaweah on Sep 27, 2006 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Hubba hubba...
"like anyone would want to 'R' her."
she's a graduate of the ...
Maybe
-Nick Swisher
by kaweahkaweah on Sep 27, 2006 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
ow
Is the best we can do
-Nick Swisher
by kaweahkaweah on Sep 27, 2006 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
RALLY MONDAY!!!
Oakland A's broadcaster Glen Kuiper will serve as host of the event with former A's players Vida Blue, Bert Campaneris, Dave Henderson, Carney Lansford, Billy North, John "Blue Moon" Odom and Dave Stewart making guest appearances. Festivities include live music performed by Bay Area cover band Wonderbread 5. Fans will have the opportunity to win tickets to the upcoming American League Division Series along with game used memorabilia. Admission is free and all fans in attendance will receive a 2006 postseason rally towel and autographed items by current and former A's players.
Suggestion for the A's PR dept.
Ooooh, where????????
by gigglingone on Sep 27, 2006 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought I heard
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Sep 27, 2006 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Wonderbread 5???
whoa.
by popcornjames on Sep 27, 2006 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I just called
-Nick Swisher
by kaweahkaweah on Sep 27, 2006 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
AND I emailed
Email again
http://www.oaklandcitycenter.com/directions.html
So, CITY Center, not CIVIC Center. I will stop now.
Yes
Will they put it in movie clips and show it on the jumbotron?
Oh, nevermind...
And what the hell is Hendu doing there
I actually like Hendu.
BOOK IT!!!
What he said.
I'm pretty sure before that, too!
:-)
I've heard Huey + News sing the anthem
Correct-the clown's name was Pennywise.
AL Division Champ Merchandise
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Sep 27, 2006 12:55 PM PDT reply actions
oh dang! I work in the city
by gilaASfan on Sep 27, 2006 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
AL West Champions gear
I was just hoping to have the shirt to wear at the Anaheim series. I've called around San Diego and haven't found anything. Shoot me an email if you'd want to help, thanks sooooo much!
*Magic #: ZERO!*
Ok, this is getting bad.
I hadn't realized how much I've missed the postseason. And the celebrations. And for Kendall and Kots... oh goodness. <sob> This is a special team. I certainly hope we see something special this October.
<goes back to crying tears of joy while writing paper>
me too!
I LOVE THIS TEAM!!
Where's Billy Beane?
He stayed in Oakland.
maybe this was already posted but:
by digsthelongball on Sep 27, 2006 1:49 PM PDT reply actions
he's still alive????
by guy incognito on Sep 27, 2006 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe the As pitchers should be assholes and give
by theblackpearl on Sep 27, 2006 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Buck O'Neil is in poor condition
-Nick Swisher
Speaking of Alcohol and Bobby
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Sep 27, 2006 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I made a wallpaper for everyone!!!
Not all Angels fans are bad
She brought me back a couple give-a-way items - the black A's cap and the FT MVP sign.
Sweet!
Grant. En. Fuego.
Tired act.
Funny!
Funny, I have been doing that all day!! I love October Baseball!!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Sep 27, 2006 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I just started listening so there may have
Good luck with that.
After a few hours, however... there was TFO's press conference, and the A's ceased to exist. I haven't tried listening since the Giants game was in progress. Have they gotten over TFO yet? I doubt it.
TFO sounds like the airport from hell.
TFD could be T frikken Dot...
Too bad it wasnt in extras last night...
I can't believe it took me this long
Yeah.
he will be missed
He did indeed.
Man, I miss DeeWayne...
BTW, Bobby Crosby has a nice ass. I think DW would've been shocked if I didn't mention that.
LOL
Thanks for the love Apricot!
by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 27, 2006 10:47 PM PDT reply actions

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