Open Thread: Game 161 - A's at Angels

Figgins batting clean-up

reminds me of two early-80s A's games:

Billy Martin's famous "pick the batting order out of a hat" game. I remember that Jeff Newman batted leadoff.
In the last weekend of the season in 1982, I think, Billy let Dwayne Murphy play shortstop (he'd been an infielder early in his minor-league career) and also let Rick Langford hit.

I'll see if I can find these games at Retrosheet and report back if I find anything.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

Okay, I found the KC game, Oct 3 1982

Murphy played SS, batted 2nd, went 0 for 4, and recorded 4 assists with no errors. Lopes started in CF (he played a lot of outfield after coming to the A's), then gave way to Langford, who went 0 for 1 but recorded a put-out after moving from CF to LF). Mike Norris pinch-ran for Tony Armas and scored a run. Tim Conroy started (and sucked, what a surprise), but was relieved by Dave Kingman, who threw 3 scoreless innings, (3 hits, a K, no walks) and got credit for the win. Dave Beard closed for the save, the A's winning 6-3.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions

And here's the hat game, June 23 1982!

A's batting order

Jeff Newman, 3B
Tony Armas, RF
Dwayne Murphy, CF
Cliff Johnson, 1B
Jeff Boroughs, DH
Dave Lopes, 2B
Fred "Chicken" Stanley, SS
Rickey Henderson, LF
Mike Heath, C

Brian Kingman started and lost, 1-0, to A's-killer Larry Gura, on a 2-out single off Dave Beard by U.L. Washington to score Dennis Werth.

Here is the hat game boxscore.

Here is the Murphy at SS game. A correction on that one -- obviously it was Brian Kingman who pitched that October game in KC, as well. Dave didn't join the A's until 1984. My apologies -- go ahead and call me a rat if you must.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions

My best guess:

They want to get Salmon as many ABs as possible, so they flip-flopped Figgins and Salmon because it would also be funny.

Get Figgy with it!

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by Nico on Sep 30, 2006 6:48 PM PDT reply actions

Well he is at 299 HR

Salmon, not Figgins.

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions

It's certainly different watching the games...

when I could care less about the outcome. Never mind the loosers in Red....they don't matter for much. At least until the leaves turn green again.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

LET'S GO OAKLAND!...

in the playoffs.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 30, 2006 6:52 PM PDT reply actions

And another thing....

I certainly enjoy my "drinking" a lot more when my stomach isn't jumping 18 inches into my heart cavity. I could really learn to enjoy a season with a huge lead in July or so.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 6:55 PM PDT reply actions

Your stomach might appreciate it

but what about your liver? <LAXile cracks open another beer>

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey, can't they cut a liver in half

and transplant it now? Maybe it doesn't care so much.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I feel that unlike that last two games,

tonight's game does indeed "mean" something. Partly because of Haren's lousy outings of late (lousier, to be sure, than those of Z and E-Lo). And partly because of the shutout thing. And then there's the fact that JayPay said so in an interview. Not to mention the card stunt mojo. Let's put the hurt on the jag-holes in RED!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 6:56 PM PDT reply actions

looks like the mets are going to be needing zito

next year

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=2608613

"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Sep 30, 2006 7:02 PM PDT reply actions

Why, don't you know?

The Mets aren't interested in Zito....they think he's a number 3 guy at best.....or so they have been telling anyone and everyone who will listen. He could end up being the most expensive number three guy they have ever signed.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I like that Kendall...

He didn't "feel good after taking a couple days off."

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 7:06 PM PDT reply actions

Did he say that? Kendall rules.

Grit. and. Stubble. and he's on base!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

That's what Fosse said he said.

And. Ray never lies.

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm listening to those ass-hats

Hudler and Physioc (Halos announcers). Lucky you to be up in the bay!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions

shoulda got

mlb.com maybe I'll give you my login... maybe not. ;)

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm good -- but thanks

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Here we go!

C'mon, bitches!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 7:08 PM PDT reply actions

Ya , C'mon sumbitches!

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

kendall 1 for 1

woot.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 7:10 PM PDT reply actions

BASES JUICED

that was fast.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 7:12 PM PDT reply actions

Golf claps three batters running...

Come on Frank, show em the MVP form.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 7:14 PM PDT reply actions

A RUN!!!

"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Sep 30, 2006 7:16 PM PDT reply actions

I almost forgot what they looked like

...a run that is.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions

There goes teh SEries Shutout

Good Job.

Playoff time!

It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 30, 2006 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

Nice cut

by Jay Payton

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

I never thought I'd see the day

When a Moneyball player would reach double-digits in steals. Thank you, Milton.

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 7:20 PM PDT reply actions

why does perez's

mouth always look strange? like on the right side of it... much darker than the rest of his skin. And while I'm picking, why does his left elbow jerk when he's waiting for a pitch. I guess I shouldn't pick on him, he's not even playing tonight.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

As far as the elbow jerk...

he may be Joe Morgan's illegitamate son.

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions

With Tony Perez?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions

No, with Tont Perez's sister.

Nothing gets past us--does it.

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

fuck yeah! swish! 5-0

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

5-0! Home run swish!

It's the porn stache...

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

SWISH!!!

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

Holy Toledo!

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

is this game on EI?

"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Sep 30, 2006 7:23 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, Swish!

And right handed, no less. Wow. What a bomb.

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 7:24 PM PDT reply actions

Well, well, well

No worries after all. We put the Rivercats on the field, we get shut out. We put the A's on the field, we score five runs on the first inning.

"In play, run-scoring play" are beautiful words to my eyes when the A's are at the bat. I thought, "Hmm, on Gameday, it looked right down the pipe... Swish could have gotten all of it..."

I bet the A's fans in Anaheim are enjoying this!

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 7:24 PM PDT reply actions

HATE

"run-scoring play". Gameday was so much better when there was the anticipation of the play unfolding. First, you saw just "put into play", then they showed what happened. Now the suspense is gone. :(

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, my nerves have thanked it deeply

on more than one occasion during close, late situations when the opposition is mounting a threat. "In play, out(s) recorded" is much better than waiting to see if it was a groundout or a HR.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe, but

now I have to hold a piece of paper in front of my screen when a game isn't televised. I actually enjoy the suspense.

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Anyone know when they're gonna try that

card stunt?

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 7:24 PM PDT reply actions

That was a GREAT AB by Swisher

Tons of off-speed pitches, then finally got a fastball that Saunders left a little too far out over the plate, and he crushed it.

Now Saunders is limping around. I wonder if Scoscia regrets leaving him in in a meaningless game, especially with the news out of NY that Pedro needs shoulder surgery in addition to treatment for his leg injuries. I hope Saunders isn't seriously hurt.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 7:25 PM PDT reply actions

Maybe the A's are sending a message

to Weaver the Younger and Saunders that they intend on making them their bitches next season. Let's hope so.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 7:25 PM PDT reply actions

Saunders

He's consistently terrible when he doesn't get five days rest. If this persists into next season the entire league is going to make him their bitch.

by reni on Sep 30, 2006 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

It's

Quiet tonight here....everyone must be at the game! Lets Go Oak-Land

by Nickathleticsfan on Sep 30, 2006 7:25 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah....a good thing too...

cause tonight I am poisoning my liver instead of chewing on it.

At any moment my posts may cease. Most likely because I have passed out.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions

What

What's your poison for the night....i gotta get out and get some liquor to join you.

by Nickathleticsfan on Sep 30, 2006 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Pre-packaged Margarita's...

and they're really damn good.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions

You better hurry up....

cause I don't think I'm gonna be around long...lol

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions

haha

Got a handle of jack daniels to last me for a few games!!

by Nickathleticsfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Mwahahaaha.

We're in the pen already.

I like this.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 7:26 PM PDT reply actions

SWEET!

LET'S GO OAKLAND!

And it's a shame to hear about Perez.

;)

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 30, 2006 7:28 PM PDT reply actions

Gregg's motion from the stretch

looks exactly like a knuckleballer's. But he doesn't throw a knuckler, does he? It's odd.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 7:31 PM PDT reply actions

Okay, Danny

Don't suck.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 7:34 PM PDT reply actions

Uh.....

Daniel!

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Salmon

steaks. Anderson... Not so much.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

Wild or farmed?

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 7:40 PM PDT reply actions

retired.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

I love this commercial...

the one with "gorman" up to bat....I think it's the slingbox commercial. That could so be me.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 7:40 PM PDT reply actions

That damn commercial

has permeated my brain and resurfaces far too frequently, upon where I must play the entire commercial out in my head or risk insanity. Kind of like Cartman and Come Sail Away.

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL..

My wife has actually gotten pissed because at a wedding I snuck into the "clubhouse" at a golf course to watch the A's. I had a HELL of a time trying to "explain" myself. And women wonder why guys lie. Because we HAVE to. Dammit.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Kendal's up again?

How the hell did that happen??

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 7:41 PM PDT reply actions

See above

http://www.athleticsnation.com/story/2006/9/30/214255/015#32

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Is it just me...

or does Haren look eerily similar to Slingblade tonight?

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

Warriors

I think he looks like one of they baseball gang members from the movie "Warriors". He has that wavy 70's hair.

by McBain on Sep 30, 2006 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

The Baseball Furies

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I just realized...

Milton's gone a whole season without being cased by the cops.

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

Well...

the season doesn't technically end until tomorrow, right?

by sienna on Sep 30, 2006 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

you jinxed it!

he'll be hauled in for something after the game now!

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions

I meant chased

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Danny has not updated his blog

Since the beginning of August.

Bitch.

I like life. It's something to do.

by Squeaky on Sep 30, 2006 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, really.

Danny, get back on the computer! ... once you're done winning a championship for us, that is.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Meh.

Danny looking shaky again thus far.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

MLB Tv

OK, I give you a choice:

1.) Root canal with no anesthetic
2.) Listening to 162 games of the Angels announcers

Who are these schmucks?

by Bronx A's Fan on Sep 30, 2006 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

Re: Mlb tv

I have just turned off sound and am going to blast the German Requiem. That is much better.

I like life. It's something to do.

by Squeaky on Sep 30, 2006 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Dammit, Daniel

Pitch like you want it.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

I fell asleep before the bottom of the first

and just woke up.

Hot damn, these boys can hit when I'm not watching.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Sep 30, 2006 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

Hes simply not the same pitcher

the last month or so that he was the first four and a half months.

I hope we're up 2 to 1 when his turn comes around in game Four

by casey at the bat on Sep 30, 2006 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

Korach

is bustin' me up.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 30, 2006 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

ken korach on tv

He's not used to not having to call plays. "you wanna call that kuip?" Funny.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

boo ya!

chavez. thats how you do it salmon.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 8:02 PM PDT reply actions

CHAVY!

You da man, baby boy! ;)

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 8:02 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah right, playoffs a crap shoot.

That's always a good excuse.

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

Chavez Goes Deep

Good to see - 6-2 A's. Easy swing over the center field fence on a very low pitch.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

Oh man,

"I guarantee it."

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 30, 2006 8:05 PM PDT reply actions

DID YOU SEE WHEN PAYTON

THREW SOME BALLS TO PEOPLE IN LEFT FIELD? I THOUGHT I SAW HIM THROW IT TO A'S FAN

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:05 PM PDT reply actions

balls that had gone foul

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah

It was an A's fan with a cap on. I saw it.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions

mentioned

because i thought some ANers said they were sitting there

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions

What?

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 30, 2006 8:06 PM PDT reply actions

LOL!

BEACHBALL!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 30, 2006 8:06 PM PDT reply actions

i think it was an inning or so ago sorry

just got on

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:06 PM PDT reply actions

Wow...it's only the 3rd inning...

and I'm officially under the influence. Come on Detroit...I so want you to win.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 8:12 PM PDT reply actions

It's Saturday night...

and where are your children?

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 8:19 PM PDT reply actions

i was with one of my children

and his child until about 2 hours ago. that child is the one that got my husband and i to be A'fans years ago.im happy he did.

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

The Kendall .300 watch update

With a 1 for 7 the last two nights it's looking bleak. He needs a minimum of 4 more hits to get to .300.

by cynthia2003 on Sep 30, 2006 8:19 PM PDT reply actions

Danny...

Buckle down, for God's sake. This is a playoff tuneup. I love you, but the shakiness is irritating. Big-time.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

Regarding the Angels running

themselves into outs, and out of runs, I rest my case.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Sep 30, 2006 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

You don't think it's smart

to get thrown out by 8 feet at 2nd with no outs and down by 4 runs?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

when are the people

doing the card stuff. not tv tomorrow so i will miss it.

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

it will be tongiht

but i don't know when. Don't worry if you miss it, I'm certain there will be a few posts here tomorrow with pictures....

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 30, 2006 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Separated at birth...

Vince Controneo and Michael Eisner.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

good one

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions

another seperated at birth

there's a guy on a team we played but cant remember his name but he looked just like eric byrnes

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Milton Bradley

Broken bat - again. Noted he probably leads the league in that category...

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Vince Contronio radio guy on TV now.

He shoud get Bobby Kielty as the donner for a new hair transplant.

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

Vince Montoneo

Makes Bill King sound like Jesus Christ!

Friends don't let friends read HalosHeaven

by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Well...

I can say that I've never seen them both at the same time. Have any of you? It cannot be determined that they're different people.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah...Bill, Jesus, and Elvis!

One and the same...

Friends don't let friends read HalosHeaven

by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Ahh, come on, Jesus spoke in parables

How is Heaven, anyhow, Bill? I'll ask you on my oiji board.

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Still here on earth Salvie

still on earth.

Still like those Bay Area Chicks?

Friends don't let friends read HalosHeaven

by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

No, actually I'm gay.

Remeber when "gay" meant "happy."

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions

And I'm drinking Margarita's

that are called Salvatore's. What's it all mean? Other than me being quite possibly drunk.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Tim Salmon at 299...

We should be rooting for this guy as an individual - period. Dale Murphy finished his career at 398 and there couldn't have been a better gentleman in baseball. I see nothing wrong with Salmon getting a good pitch to hit today or tomorrow.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah--what the hell...

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree with you. It would be cool for him

to get 300. But I would also like to see the guy get stranded at 299. It's just one of those things -- maybe this pic from Thursday will help you understand my ambivalence:

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I just got in.

Did they show the card stunts?

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Sep 30, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

i havent seen them yet

wouldnt that be a bummer if tomorrow because there's no tv coverage

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Watch KICU - 7th inning

Can't confirm card stunts, but AN will be live from Anaheim.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

its funny

they dont know where they are going to be playing yet.

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

7th Inning - AN Group to Be Featured on KICU

This just in from BBG... the AN contingent will be featured on KICU in the 7th inning! She says they are in front of a group of older Angels fans who are rude, and have thrown stuff at them, etc. Great to hear the Anaheim crazies aren't letting us down.

Go turn on KICU and watch for them in the 7th!!!

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

thank you

i watching game while im typing

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, goodie!

You guys get to watch ANers doing card stunts and I get Phys and Rex. BOOOO!

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Sep 30, 2006 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

any possibility of anyone capturing this

for those without KICU?

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm on it.

You can count on me for guerilla video capturing!

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

You rule!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

I just put a disc in the DVD recorder.

I won't have the whole game, but from the mid 6th and on. lol

I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Sep 30, 2006 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

You rule, too!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Morons throwing stuff...

Wonder where Security is?

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

oaklands

some times isnt any better

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Freakin' Tiger Chokers!

Can't they win a game against the Royals?!!?!!

Friends don't let friends read HalosHeaven

by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

Hi Bruce...

Fortunately, "Salvatore's" my middle name."

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions

sounds like

lets go oakland

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

At what point

does Scutaro surpass Kendall for the dubious honor of A's Player Most Likely To GIDP?

Sure seems like he's busted out a lot of them this year.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

until

last couple of days kendall hasnt been doing very many gidp

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Beautiful catch by Swish!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions

wow didnt know nic

was in left field. glad he caught that

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:53 PM PDT reply actions

I think he just moved

after milton left.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Tigers are horrible chokers.

They can't beat the Freakin' Royals with a chance to win the division. F you Jim Leyland.

Friends don't let friends read HalosHeaven

by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

Bonderman starting tomorrow

According to Tigers radio announcers. They were hoping to avoid using him until the playoffs.

by cynthia2003 on Sep 30, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe Bondo can help out his old homies...

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by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes, thanks again Billy fot trading Bonderman...

Since it wasn't your choice to draft the high schooler--get rid of him first good chance.

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Is someone paying you

to start random arguments here about Billy Beane? It's starting to get really weird...

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions

No--man. I'm self motivated.

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions

By what?

Do you really think Beane is an idiot? Do you just want to see more arguing/flaming around here and think this is the easiest way to do it? Something else?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Loosen up--it's only fricken baseball.

Every public figure's fair game. We all have our own opinions. BB's done a lot of thing's right and some things not so right

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions

That doesn't answer my question

but whatever.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions

No. Are you kidding? Beane's far from an idiot.

The man's built up quite a name and reputation.
An example of an idiot would be the guy on AN who recently said he wanted to shoot Ken Macha. Wouldn't we all agree?

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey man, loosen up

Ted Lilly was awesome in 2003!

If it wasn't for Stoned Byrnes and Miggy Miscue...

Friends don't let friends read HalosHeaven

by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah--I hear you.

At least two sides to every story.

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

They're doing card stunts now...

No TV coverage yet. KICU cut from commercial with Jimenez batting - after they did it. Keep watching and we'll see if they get covered.

(amendment - annoying Angels fans in front of ANers, not the other way around. Reminds me why I stopped being a journalist)

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

i think my dinner just came "Up Stream."

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Sep 30, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

Ha! I guess you're getting the SoCal feed.

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh yeah.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Sep 30, 2006 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

doing recaps

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

Grrr...

BBG called - "Did you see anything?"

I back up TiVo to make sure I didn't miss anything, like a moron.

I hear in the background (on the phone)... "Let's do it again!"

Ummm... KICU?

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions

bummer didnt get to see it

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions

Yet to come?

Vee Zhall Zee.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Haren gone after 78 pitches

Nice little outing, although still prone to the long ball. Need to throw the splitter in the dirt more.

Friends don't let friends read HalosHeaven

by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions

lets do a

DP against angels now

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions

I love seeing Melhuse at 3rd

He's like an adult among the kids. Showing them how it's done.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

Quite adorable.

Old Man Melhuse chillin' at 3B, lookin' like a pro. :-)

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Sep 30, 2006 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Sweet Marco!

I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Sep 30, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

Yep.

Scoot's ready for the postseason.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Sep 30, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

I don't care how low Kennedy's ERA is

Seems as if a lot of that was pinned on other guys when he allowed their baserunners to score. He still makes me nervous.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Sep 30, 2006 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Doesn't Kennedy have some ridiculously

good numbers regarding NOT allowing inherited runners to score?

If I'm dreaming, just ignore me, 'cause I'm drunk.

But I swear I remember hearing that.

by sienna on Sep 30, 2006 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't know, but I think I remember

a few early-season escapades where he kept letting inherited runners score.

And now he's got the bases loaded. Gulp. I know it's meaningless, but I'd really like to split this Anaheim series.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Me too.

But I swear that Kennedy hasn't allowed an inherited runner to score in awhile. Like, since he got off his eight year stint on the DL.

yay for pinot grigio! :)

by sienna on Sep 30, 2006 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Scoot getting the hang of things at SS!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

scoot

way to stop it

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

royals 9 detroit 6

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions

Chone at clean-up

Physioc says that Scoscia promised he'd bat Figgins 4th today if Figgins got a bunt hit on Friday.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions

Well, Figgins did hit a homer yesterday.

Want your cleaunup guy to have power.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Sep 30, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

I just saw the replay of that "homer"

That should have been a double and 2 fielding errors by Bocachica, not a homer. The official scorer must have eaten some bad salmon.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

How drunk is Halsey?

He seems a little out of it in the bullpen.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

mr kennedy please

get third out

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions

wooooo hooo

thank you

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Ask and ye shall receive!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions

i remember

thats when i first heard about AN

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

whoops should have been below another post

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Waiting for the AN feature...

Reminds me of that game where I knew the ANtics were going to be on TV, and awaiting every commercial timeout. Honestly when it was playing, I was really nervous, like when you have to speak in public.

And... I've still got that game on TiVo a year later. It may never be deleted. :-)

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

Christy reports...

AN was definitely on Angels TV, even if KICU didn't pick up the slack.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

KICU AN coverage

can we email KICU and have them show our fellow AN'ers?

by oaklandbbfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

will kicu

be carrying any more A's games? tomorrow no tv coverage

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions

nope

playoffs are elsewhere (ESPN? ABC Family? Random other channels I don't get?)

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 30, 2006 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn't see it. And I'm suffering through

Rex Hudler interviewing Mrs. Tim Salmon, aka "The Queen Fish," and considering hurting myself because of it.

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Bored between innings (and mildly drunk) joke:

Before Tommy John had "Tommy John Surgery," what did they call that medical procedure?

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

i thought he was the first one

to have the procedure.

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

by guy incognito on Sep 30, 2006 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Wrong. The answer is:

"surgery." (Get it?)

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions

No it had been performed before....

but I think he was the first famous person to have it done.

My dad was telling me about this just few days ago and I forgot the name!

I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Sep 30, 2006 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

How many chances to clinch do the Tigers

need anyway.

Bunch of chokers.

Friends don't let friends read HalosHeaven

by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

well, if bonderman is pitching tomorrow

and they win, that will throw their rotation off a little, which 'ain't a bad thing for us.

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

by guy incognito on Sep 30, 2006 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions

AN on TV now with card stunts!

Live now on KICU!

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

oh no turned my head

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I wasn't looking! ahhh

I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Sep 30, 2006 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

was it when

everyone was shouting

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

AN is on TV

woo hoo

by oaklandbbfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

I got it

I'll upload now.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

AN!

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Sep 30, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions

Fosse says...

"They're making a good effort. I think they want it to say A's."

Card stunts - very cute.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions

tough to see

in the dark. too bad there wasn't a day game today.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 30, 2006 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

YAY JEREMY!

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Sep 30, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

Jeremy BROWN!

1st hit!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

Jeremy Brown

1st career major league base hit!

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions

Thank you Chone!

Congrats on your first hit, Brown!!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

kendall

looked like a proud daddy when they threw browns baseball back into dugout

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

Awww.

Kendall clapping.

I feel like Melhuse and Brown should be friends.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Sep 30, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

I love KenDoll

by oaklandbbfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Way to go Jeremy

by oaklandbbfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions

Yay AN!!

GREEN...

And GOLD!!

Yeah AN!!

And way to go Jeremy!!

"This is the best hug in the major leagues, right here!" - Swisher Pics

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Sep 30, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks BCG !

by oaklandbbfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

First MLB hit for

Levi's

Friends don't let friends read HalosHeaven

by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

Angels tv showing the "King Fish"

take another curtain call. No AN! (Shocker)

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

congrats Mr. Brown.

by Athletix Man on Sep 30, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions

Grimsley named names

Clemens, Pettite, Tejada, Roberts, Gibbons.

"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Sep 30, 2006 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

when?

just recently?

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions

AP is just reporting it

but its from old testimony ... someone leaked a copy without the names blacked out.

"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Sep 30, 2006 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

It's coming out now...

FoxSports: http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/6018380

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Great...

More here: http://tinyurl.com/h2nv6

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions

You know what?

I'm sorry to insult anybody here, but here's my opinion: Steroids is the modern day Salem Witch-hunts.

You confess to the crime, then you get your revenge by naming the other people. Taking steroids in one time, being a witch in another.

Like I said, I'm sorry if that's just the opinion of a really tired girl who's sick of steroids and is really upset with the whole scandal and the repercussions. There you have it.

I like life. It's something to do.

by Squeaky on Sep 30, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

i agree

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions

WITCH!!!!!

Burn her!!!!!!!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions

QOTM!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

You're going to have to try harder than that

if you want to insult someone ;-)

And yes, the whole thing is riven with sanctimonious blathering and cant.

"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Sep 30, 2006 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Hell...

I just don't know what gets people's goats.

Whatever. It says Salem witch-hunts to me.

I like life. It's something to do.

by Squeaky on Sep 30, 2006 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions

"don't know what gets people's goats"

That would be Nico.

"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Sep 30, 2006 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

or the

chupacabra.....

"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 30, 2006 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

No insult....and I agree.

I am tired of people exorting the right of Fairnu-Wada to remain silent while another man goes to jail for the same damn thing. If it's enough to send Anderson to prison, then it's by damn enough to send those guys to prison. I for one am tired of this crap. It's become a witch hunt of the highest order with the same damn MF's who remained silent now wishing to capitlize on the aftermath by naming names and reporting all that they should have done in the first f*** place...that is, if they are the journalists the claim to be. F** the whole bunch.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

gaudin pitching

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:25 PM PDT reply actions

Gaudin sure walks

a hell of a lot of guys.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

kicu

showed some a's fan(3 women) one looked familar but not sure of name from pictures on here

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:30 PM PDT reply actions

Yes, I believe the lady in the middle

is the President of the Boosters or part of the Boosters. The lady on the right was the person who won one of the Chevy cars

by oaklandbbfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Card Stunt

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

That is hilarious!

Thanks!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Angels Just Want Their Cake

And Have It Too.

A's got the presents though.

It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 30, 2006 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

LOL!

"Napoli, who runs pretty well for a big guy..."

"I guess more players lick themselves than are ever licked by an opposing team." ~ Connie Mack

by Flyin As on Sep 30, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

CAN I SAY IT

WE ARE ALL GOING TO DIE

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

You've got to work that exclamation mark!!!!!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Anaheim Does Make Good Noise

Although on this end it sounds like prepubescent screaming.

It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 30, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

IT DOES

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions

And its not just Scioscia this time.

"I guess more players lick themselves than are ever licked by an opposing team." ~ Connie Mack

by Flyin As on Sep 30, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Did Gaudin just pitch

himself off the postseason roster?

"You are not very good, Dad. You always lose." --Dylan

by dylantravis on Sep 30, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

No, but Ron Flores did

"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Sep 30, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Two walks...

Both came around to score. (No thanks to Flores, but still).

Me no likey. Gaudin is a total crapshoot -- brilliant one day, totally fallible the next.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions

they mentioned

sauerbeck WASNT on it he he

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Flores is bad.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

Flores

had nothing working for him. No control whatsoever. :(

"It's never 'just a game' if you're winning" - George Carlin

by bluelightrain84 on Sep 30, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

I want to like Flores

but he makes it almost impossible.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Recently

I was sitting a few rows back from Jeremy Brown as he warmed guys up in the pen. He tossed the ball to a young kid in the row in front of me, and it was fun explaining to him that this was a player, not just an A's worker (no offense Buckley). The kid was thus even more thrilled ("Really?!? Wow~!!), so it made seeing Brown get his first ML hit just now a bit more fulfilling for me.

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

awwwww

that was a good story

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh

jesus!

"It's never 'just a game' if you're winning" - George Carlin

by bluelightrain84 on Sep 30, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions

DON'T SCREW THIS UP!!

I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Sep 30, 2006 9:42 PM PDT reply actions

poop

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

pitching staff has lost strike zone

HELP!

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:42 PM PDT reply actions

Oh Poppycock.

Sometimes you need the bases loaded to get in the zone...

It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 30, 2006 9:42 PM PDT reply actions

Will Kirk Saarloos' command

please report to the pitcher's mound in Angel Stadium, Anaheim...

Thanks...

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

Ugh

I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Sep 30, 2006 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

Angels Can't Trade Places

With the A's.

It's all good.

It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 30, 2006 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

WE'RE ALL GOING TO...

the playoffs, bitches!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

WE KNOW

just sad to see them losing dont like habit they are in.

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

We've got the division sewn up and all that

but it's somewhat disturbing, seeing how much our bullpen (outside the Terrible Troika, which at times is just Duke) sucks.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

these are scarily

balk worthy

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

Well, this stinks.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Sep 30, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

Welp

I guess Haren wasn't too bad tonight. The pen looked rather wobbly though. :o|

"It's never 'just a game' if you're winning" - George Carlin

by bluelightrain84 on Sep 30, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

This isn't the pen

This is a bunch of guys who will never pitch in the playoffs--except for Kennedy and maybe Gaudin.

by RLangford on Sep 30, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Just Getting the Losing

Out of the system by putting some in the system.

Like a vaccine.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 30, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

HEY

good way to look at it. get it all out of our system

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Value of this game (I hope)

Realizing that Kirk Saarloos has no value on the playoff roster. We don't owe him that. He gets a very good salary already. If we're doing everything we can to win, he doesn't belong there.

by RLangford on Sep 30, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions

I don't understand

why people have a beef with Saarloos. He's a serviceable ground-ball pitcher, the kind you want in the game in a DP situation.

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Because he's not very good

Because a bunch of other pitchers are better than he is. Because I want the A's to win.

by RLangford on Sep 30, 2006 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Because he is lousy

Batters are hitting over .300 against him and he walks as many batters as he strikes out. He is not good.

"You are not very good, Dad. You always lose." --Dylan

by dylantravis on Sep 30, 2006 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Looking beyond this series...

Is anybody else not so comfortable with Zito as our #1 starter? I can't help but feel we'll be on the wrong side of the margin at the end of the contest. Maybe not 15-2 bad, but still, he doesn't fill me with the confidence I'd hope to get if say... Harden was #1.

This probably stems from seeing him lit up at the Coliseum in all those day games where the curve ball didn't do it's thang.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions

Harden should be #1

But who the hell is going to have the guts to do that given that the guy has pitched so little.

I don't care the order of guys. If it's Detroit, we should beat them. They haven't been very good for a long time. And we've been winning two out of every three since the break.

If we don't beat the Tigers, we deserve nothing.

Now if we draw the Twins, well can't blame anyone for losing to Santana in Minnesota.

by RLangford on Sep 30, 2006 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

I blame Melhuse.

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

I hate the Angels.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Sep 30, 2006 9:46 PM PDT reply actions

i love

Southwest commercials

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:46 PM PDT reply actions

We are dieing !

by oaklandbbfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:47 PM PDT reply actions

keep in mind:

they may win, but there's nothing to be won...

by iloveoakland on Sep 30, 2006 9:47 PM PDT reply actions

i hate

k-rod

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:48 PM PDT reply actions

dont help him

break record

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:48 PM PDT reply actions

What Record?

Nobody cared when Hoffman broke that Save record.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 30, 2006 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

A's will play

Only 8 innings on the field.

So there!

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 30, 2006 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

come on milhouse

hit a homer like you have done

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

Did Physioc really just say, "Two of the

best breaking balls you'll ever see in this game!"

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:50 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah

They were so good that they fooled the ump into thinking they were strikes.

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

lets go nick

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:50 PM PDT reply actions

Swisher will definitely be swinging for t

the fences here.

Need Kielty to pinch hit for Scutaro...

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by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 9:51 PM PDT reply actions

Sick of watching these stupid

meaningless games. What a waste of time watching Flores and Saarloos pitch with the game on the line.

by RLangford on Sep 30, 2006 9:51 PM PDT reply actions

k-rod

looks like he going to fall down everytime

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

and sometimes he does.

It's similar to Bob Gibson.

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

lol

i was at that game marco lets go

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

K-Fraud thinks he just won the M'fing

World Baseball Classic! It's two outs, and your're headed back to the goggle factory!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

lol

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Watch this idiot

celebrate like he's just won the fucking world series.

What a dumbass.

by RLangford on Sep 30, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

he he

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions

He's a blown rotator cuff just

waiting to happen, with those ugly mechanics.

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by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

oh god

you promise?!? pretty pleeeese!

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions

That son of a gun K-rod can fire.

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

So,...

will K-Rod celebrate the save like the final out of the WS as usual?

"You are not very good, Dad. You always lose." --Dylan

by dylantravis on Sep 30, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

memo

adam melhuse sucks ass.

that is all.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 30, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah there are certain guys

you just don't want to see.

by RLangford on Sep 30, 2006 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Come on K-Rod

This is for the fucking pennant. Win this and the Angels are sure to have no better a chance than they did yesterday.

by RLangford on Sep 30, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

fricken

hate K-rod

"Huston, you're hot!" said Dan Johnson dressed a bottle of mustard.

by rocketgirl on Sep 30, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions

K-Rod is an ugly bastard

He can have his #47. We don't want it.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions

Gay-rod jus won

them the world series

by iloveoakland on Sep 30, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions

Shit.

Oh well.

by OaklandNative on Sep 30, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions

OH. MY. GOD. K-Fraud must really love

GOLF. Good night, y'all!

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

Let me just say

That I'm really, really glad that we sewed up the division before we came here.

Otherwise, this would have topped 'em all in terms of suicide-inducing collapses. <sigh>

Harden's going tomorrow. Let's go OAKLAND! Beat the O.C. sons of bitches in the last regular season game before we head to the playoffs and they head to the golf course!

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

I wish Windsor were pitching...

Let the Angels take all 4, start Harden in game 1, Zito game 2, Loaiza 3, and Haren 4 vs. Detroit. Get some 'nads, Macha. :-)

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

what makes you think that's macha's decision?

i agree it should be harden, but i see no evidence that macha is making the call on that one.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 30, 2006 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Nor do I...

But let's talk crap about him because he's not here. :-)

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Dude relax.

All this proves is that the Angels can beat the Rivercats. I could have told you that before the sries even started...

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by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Hilarious and accurate

by RLangford on Sep 30, 2006 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, I know

I'm not that worried. It's just that I really don't want to get swept in Wahnaheim and have all the experts crow about how we're backing into the playoffs and are likely to make another Round 1 exit again.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions

that's ridiculous

if we hadn't clinched yet, we wouldn't be playing these games the way we are.
we'd have our best players in the game (not gaudin, flores, saarloos, melhuse, bocachica, brown, jimenez, etc.), and haren would throw over 78 pitches.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 30, 2006 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Like I said

I know. It's more of an emotional thing. I don't want to get swept in 4. Even if it means absolutely crap-all about the ALDS.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

well, you could try to synchronize

what you know with what you write...

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 30, 2006 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Or I could just say

Let's go Oak-land!

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Incredible

What a jackass.

"You are not very good, Dad. You always lose." --Dylan

by dylantravis on Sep 30, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

Angels, drinking

a lot of AAA champagne, with clutch hits off Ron Flores and Saarloos.

Oh well, its their world series. Let em have it.

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by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

now THATS funny!!!

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Is K-Rod retarded?

No really. Does he have an IQ of like 75?

I'm guessing there's never been a reaction like that in a game like that in the history of baseball--or frankly in the history of professional sports.

by RLangford on Sep 30, 2006 9:57 PM PDT reply actions

Probably not in baseball

In football, though, I seem to recall some guys doing a big end zone number when they score to put their team down by 28.

A selfish, classless jerk. I hope Erstad is healthy enough to bust him in the mouth.

"You are not very good, Dad. You always lose." --Dylan

by dylantravis on Sep 30, 2006 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions

K-Rod

Makes me sick!!

"This is the best hug in the major leagues, right here!" - Swisher Pics

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Sep 30, 2006 9:57 PM PDT reply actions

his life must be sad

seeing his reactions

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

Big whoop

So we know the Angels can beat the Rivercats.

Macha wasn't managing to win tonight at all.

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by BruceBochte on Sep 30, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

Well, he was trying to win

just not with his best pitchers.

by RLangford on Sep 30, 2006 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions

he was smart and wanted

his players healthy for games that mean something

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Okay...since I don't have TV

What did K-Rod do...?

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

After the Scutaro K...

He pumped his fist, turned around, back to home plate, and dropped to his knees with arms aloft, head back and yelled at the sky, with his fists clenched and arms straining... as if he'd either won the World Series, or passed a fifty-pound gallstone shaped like the World Series trophy.

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by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions

HAHAHA!

ouch!

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 30, 2006 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions

good one

i had gallstones 40 little bit omg the pain

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions

maybe a kidney stone too

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions

I had gallstones...

this guy has no idea.

I for one loved this game. We are so going beyond the first round. I know it. Bank on it. And never mind that I'm totally f****ing drunk.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 30, 2006 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions

He clinched his fists,

raised his arms, looked up toward the heavens, and likely screamed so loudly in celebration that they heard it on Splash Mountain and the Matterhorn.

That's what he did.

by RLangford on Sep 30, 2006 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Jackass.

It figures.

"I could just kiss Marco on the mouth right now," Zito said. "What an unbelievable game. If that's my last one here, wow. How could I ever forget it?"

by Chavinator on Sep 30, 2006 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions

what he always does. look weird

(DIDNT WANT to say retarded and insult people) he pumps his arms. holds them high and looks up in sky. all with weird looking goggles

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions

After he K'd Scutaro

he turned and screamed like his fastball had just cured cancer, ended world famine, and discovered all of Euripedes' lost plays.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions

his goggles make

him look like he should be on a swim team instead of baseball

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions

So beyond Annoyed

That tomorrows game is not on TV. Last regular season game, it should be LAW that it is on TV. Totally LAME! And the second game that Rich is pitching that I won't get to see. Very sad!

But then again, we always seem to do amazing things when we aren't on TV! So here's hoping for a JK Home Run!!

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by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Sep 30, 2006 10:06 PM PDT reply actions

i wrote several

emails months ago to kicu and oakland a's. now that it doesnt mean anything i think they could care less

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions

I assume it's because they don't want

to compete with NFL on t.v., right?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 30, 2006 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions

yep

by smasfan on Sep 30, 2006 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Not so gooda game sumbitches

by Salvatore on Sep 30, 2006 10:07 PM PDT reply actions

Okay THAT was funny!

My wife and I are sitting here laughing about your'e comment, Salvatore! I just can't wait for Tuesday! If the Twins and Tigers lose we play the Tigers. Let's go Tigers! C'mon Tuesday! Let's Go Oakland! Screw Frankie stupid K-Rod! I'm so so sick of him!

by A'sfansince1970 on Sep 30, 2006 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions