DLD 4/2: Tick, tick, tick...
Happy Opening Day! Baseball is really back, and it rocks.
I took the day off for this. Now I just need to know how to watch all the games (outside of the smorgasboard ESPN and ESPN2 has for today), namely OAKLAND at SEATTLE at 12:35 p.m. PDT/3:35 p.m. EDT.

Negotiations between In Demand and MLB regarding the Extra Innings package went into Sunday, but with three hours until the first pitches of today's action (as of the time I'm writing this, still no word if a deal was made.
I have cable, so obviously I want a deal done. But at any rate it looks like I'll at least try the 5-day trial of MLB.tv.
But the games will go on anyway, so I hopefully there will be an A's opening day victory for us to enjoy.
A's linkage:
SF Chronicle: A's open against a team with payback on its mind
Seattle Post-Intelligencer: A's had the Mariners' number in 2006; it was 17
Marietta (Ohio) Times: Swisher is a very caring celebrity ballplayer
Last spring action: A's finish with win
Also...
Opening Night: Mets 6, Cardinals 1
Chicago Sun-Times: Angels look like team to beat in weak division
Let's get it started (ha), let's get it started in here...
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I'm working this morning
But I'll be leaving at 2:45 so I can be home for the first pitch. Let the Travis Buck for ROY campaign begin!!
by BlameChannel53 on
Apr 2, 2007 7:39 AM PDT
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We're on at 3:35
Everything I've read and seen says we're playing at 3:35 Pacific (6:35 Eastern), and it's on FSN.
by malikot on
Apr 2, 2007 7:56 AM PDT
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Ack! You're right...
My bad. I'm so used to looking at the time, thinking it's Eastern and then subtracting 3 hours for Pacific.
And, of course, I'm unable to edit the diary. Double grrr....
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on
Apr 2, 2007 8:18 AM PDT
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Crap!
I just realized that I have a meeting from 3:30 - 5:00!!! Who on earth scheduled this?!?!? Obviously not an A's fan.....
Anyone going to be near the UCB campus at 5ish watching the game?
by gigglingone on
Apr 2, 2007 8:06 AM PDT
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Go to Triple Rock on Shattuck
I think there'll be a few of us there.
by sslinger on
Apr 2, 2007 8:37 AM PDT
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ANer's at Triple Rock?
sweet. maybe i'll some there.
by Kid Hyphy on
Apr 2, 2007 9:04 AM PDT
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You know, my cold is still pretty bad
....might need to go home early....
by Englishmajor on
Apr 2, 2007 9:22 AM PDT
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Tainted homebrew
has left me with severe stomach discomfort. gots to leave at 3.15 today.
by Kid Hyphy on
Apr 2, 2007 9:36 AM PDT
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My bad back is acting up...
Need to stay hame and rest it today.
Actually, that's the truth.
by McFood on
Apr 2, 2007 10:53 AM PDT
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couldn't you tell it was tainted before you drank
it? and tainted how? (questions from a concerned homebrewer)
by LAXile on
Apr 2, 2007 1:00 PM PDT
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sweet
I'll be there sometime after 5pm. :)
by gigglingone on
Apr 2, 2007 10:40 AM PDT
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I'll write a note for you:
"My career prospects are ok for now, so please excuse gigglingone early from the meeting."
-all the students
by mikeA on
Apr 2, 2007 9:14 AM PDT
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Roster decision
One of the the interesting stories this spring was the phenomenal performance by Mike Mitchell in the bullpen.
It doesn't sound like it was a fluke, since Mitchell is described as having filthy stuff. The A's bullpen is already strong, I know, but how long before we see this guy in green and gold?
by Peter in Montreal on
Apr 2, 2007 8:08 AM PDT
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It's going to sound wierd
but the guy that Mitchell most reminds me of stuff-wise is Tim Hudson. Like Hudson, Mitchell's sinker explodes rather than sinks, almost like a splitter. Count me as a member of the Mike Mitchell fan club. ETA? Sometime this year, either as an injury replacement or September callup. He turned some heads around baseball as well, so he could be trade bait in July.
by BlameChannel53 on
Apr 2, 2007 8:18 AM PDT
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I'm not going to get a damned thing done
today at work.
I'm so frickin giddy.
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 8:19 AM PDT
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So just another weekday, huh?
by salb918 on
Apr 2, 2007 8:26 AM PDT
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I hate you.
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 8:43 AM PDT
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This is the ONE DAY that it's really critical...
for me to work. GAH!
Also, the boy has a dentist appointment at 3:00, so I'll miss at least the first inning. :(
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 9:36 AM PDT
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See...
days like this make me thankful I have dentures.
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 9:41 AM PDT
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He had a sore throat yesterday...
and my first thought was "YES!!! Reschedule his dentist appointment!" Unfortunately, he's feeling better today.
I'm a really bad mom.
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 9:45 AM PDT
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Serious, what a bad mom.
Doesn't even let her kid watch the season opener - and what for, only medical attention (run some dirt on it!).
by F171615 on
Apr 2, 2007 9:47 AM PDT
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that should say-
rub some dirt on it, who in their right mind would "run" dirt on it?
by F171615 on
Apr 2, 2007 9:48 AM PDT
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Are you kidding?
He doesn't care about baseball any more. It's me who has to suffer because I have to TAKE him to his dentist appt!
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 9:48 AM PDT
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Does he not have thumbs?
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 9:56 AM PDT
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No, I lopped 'em off years ago.
I wasn't thinking ahead, or I would have realized that I would only be punishing myself. Stupid.
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 10:15 AM PDT
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Cincinnati A's
Former Oakland A's Farmhand and Cincinnati Rule V Draftpick, Jared Burton, has made the Cincinnati Reds 25-Man Roster. He joins Kirk Saarloos, Aaron Harang, and Scott Hatterberg.
by Colorado Fan on
Apr 2, 2007 8:45 AM PDT
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Awww, I love the ex-A's club!
Can't wait til the Reds come to town this year.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on
Apr 2, 2007 9:01 AM PDT
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Rebates for MLB.tv
I hope cable and Dish acquire the rights to Extra Innings. I would much rather pay the $179 to watch the games on my nice TV than pay a smaller amount to use MLB.tv to watch on my monitor.
But let's assume for a moment that EI winds up on DirecTV exclusively.
Comcast customers who bought EI last year should be receiving a letter from Comcast outlining the terms of a rebate offer if you buy MLB.tv this season. I've heard that some letters offer a rebate of $89.95 which is the full price of the standard version of MLB.tv. The offer may vary depending on where you live (don't know for sure; I haven't received my letter yet). Here's a link for Comcast customers.
Time Warner Cable customers who bought EI last year have a rebate offer of $44.98 if you buy either the standard or premium versions of MLB.tv. The Time Warner rebate offer is here.
Other cable companies are probably offering rebates too. Again, I hope it doesn't come to this, that common sense prevails in the end and EI is available on cable and Dish. But, this being baseball, I know better than to count on common sense prevailing.
by cynthia2003 on
Apr 2, 2007 9:03 AM PDT
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Yeah, I got one of those letters
They're offering me $90, but how I go about getting it is vague. The letter refers to the website, and the website refers to the letter. I'm betting that they're going to make me call them to get it and that they're counting on enough people not going through with it so they look good by offering, but make it hard enough to redeem that it doesn't actually cost them as much as it might have anyway. I'll probably have to agree to maintain service for the next several hundred years as a requirement.
You guys think I'm bitter enough about this, or should I work myself up a little bit more?
by hunter on
Apr 2, 2007 11:30 AM PDT
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Buck will not platoon
Sorry, if this was already reported:
The A's team site reports Buck will begin the season as the starting right fielder. The injury to first baseman Dan Johnson opened the job for Buck because outfielder Nick Swisher will shift to cover the opening at first base. Buck, who was named Oakland's top prospect by Baseball America this preseason, has never played above Double-A. He hit .339 this spring.
Fantasy Source spin: Manager Bob Geren emphasized that Buck will not platoon, so you're looking at a talented young hitter who isn't well known and suddenly has a starting spot in the majors. There is a good deal of AL-only sleeper potential here.
by elcroata on
Apr 2, 2007 9:07 AM PDT
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I wonder what this means
for when Kotsay and/or DJ get get back?
by F171615 on
Apr 2, 2007 9:16 AM PDT
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Kielty
What does it mean for Kielty?
by Colorado Fan on
Apr 2, 2007 10:17 AM PDT
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Anyone think
Jeff looks a lot like MaEl?
Also, the Mariners have an excellent lineup, but why the hell is Vidro batting third???
by mikeA on
Apr 2, 2007 9:21 AM PDT
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The question is if his butt compares to MaEl's.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on
Apr 2, 2007 9:24 AM PDT
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Shall I compare thee to an infielder's ass?
MaEl's is more lovely and more temperate.
A blogger's backside's quite hard to assess,
With Photoshop one well might imitate
The gold complexion of the errorless
(Or nearly errorless) cheeks of unicorn,
At least as Kyli fancies them, standing
Too close to her tv or Lookout Landing.
No, that is not the ass Jeff had when born.
MaEl's eternal summer shall not fade,
Nor lose possession of that ball he throw'st,
Nor shall he drop the orb hit up into the shade.
Despite the SafeCo fans who brag and boast,
Our second basemen's buns shall ne'er be toast.
by LAXile on
Apr 2, 2007 1:55 PM PDT
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Excellent!
by jeepers on
Apr 2, 2007 8:34 PM PDT
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If only there was a unicorn in the backyard
by Kid Hyphy on
Apr 2, 2007 9:39 AM PDT
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he's cute
even though he's a mariner's fan. ;)
by gigglingone on
Apr 2, 2007 10:42 AM PDT
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Google News
I am sure most already know this but I just found out myself -
A great way to get the latest on the Extra Innings news is Google News. It brings back the most recent story and tells you how long ago it published...e.g., 1 hour ago
by easyraider on
Apr 2, 2007 9:23 AM PDT
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But did Google News tell us about Jack Cust?
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 9:35 AM PDT
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Google news is excellent
Also, Maury Brown at Biz of Baseball is keeping very current on the latest developments (link).
by cynthia2003 on
Apr 2, 2007 9:39 AM PDT
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I love bearing good cheer!
And I'm wider awake now than I was last night, so here it is AGAIN!
Longtime A's public-address announcer Roy Steele, who was ill for much of 2006, was back behind the microphone Sunday and is expected to resume full-time duties during the regular season.
YAAAAAAAYYY!!!
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 9:39 AM PDT
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AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 9:43 AM PDT
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Today feels rather like
Christmas morning. I can't wait till first pitch!
by F171615 on
Apr 2, 2007 9:45 AM PDT
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TRAVIS BUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!!!
that is all. :)
by gotgreen on
Apr 2, 2007 9:48 AM PDT
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Are you sure that is all?
I bet you could dig up some more excitement if you really tried... ;)
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 9:51 AM PDT
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i'm so giddy right now!
i can't wait another 5+ hours!!!
by gotgreen on
Apr 2, 2007 9:52 AM PDT
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Ditto.
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 9:55 AM PDT
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More from 'Cotty:

by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 10:11 AM PDT
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bwahahahaha!
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 10:11 AM PDT
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Here's one for the AN ladies
BUCK
Wild hair flows freely
Running swiftly with long legs
High socks too? Climax!
by BlameChannel53 on
Apr 2, 2007 10:29 AM PDT
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lol
by Sharon on
Apr 2, 2007 10:37 AM PDT
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Hmmm...
That name sounds familiar...
Are you that astronaut lady that drove all night with diapers on to try to kill her lover's girlfriend?
by McFood on
Apr 2, 2007 11:16 AM PDT
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Yes.
by Sharon on
Apr 2, 2007 11:41 AM PDT
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Would you like some Desitin?
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 11:44 AM PDT
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I prefer Butt Paste.
by Sharon on
Apr 2, 2007 11:45 AM PDT
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Try here
P.S. Apparently Target sells it.
by Rickeyfan on
Apr 2, 2007 12:56 PM PDT
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Boy, are you lucky.
You just happen to come back on Butt Paste bobblehead giveaway day.
by Ice Cream on
Apr 2, 2007 1:05 PM PDT
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who are you, and where have you been?
by monkeyball on
Apr 2, 2007 12:48 PM PDT
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HAH!
*You* should talk!
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 12:49 PM PDT
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you're .09 better than I am
by ArakSOT on
Apr 2, 2007 12:54 PM PDT
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kettle, pot
by ArakSOT on
Apr 2, 2007 12:49 PM PDT
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monkeyball!
Now the season can begin!
Oh, and hi, Sharon.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on
Apr 2, 2007 12:54 PM PDT
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They're coming out of the woodwork!
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 12:57 PM PDT
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It's not that hard to find her
All you have to do is compose a haiku about guys with long hair wearing high socks.
by BlameChannel53 on
Apr 2, 2007 12:57 PM PDT
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Now watch me flush out GreenandGoldGirl
BARRY ZITO IS GETTING MARRIED TO HILLARY DUFF!!!
by McFood on
Apr 2, 2007 1:12 PM PDT
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that's really mean
You could have said that they were breaking up or something. Stone cold...
by hunter on
Apr 2, 2007 1:42 PM PDT
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but it's true!
by gigglingone on
Apr 2, 2007 1:50 PM PDT
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Yep
It's posted on the internets so it must be true.
-Nick Swisher
by kaweahkaweah on
Apr 2, 2007 2:01 PM PDT
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It's a series of tubes...
by LAXile on
Apr 2, 2007 2:19 PM PDT
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Well isn't that special
In mans evolution he has created the cities and
The motor traffic rumble, but give me half a chance
And Id be taking off my clothes and living in the jungle
cos the only time that I feel at ease
Is swinging up and down in a coconut tree
Oh what a life of luxury to be like an ape man
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Apr 2, 2007 2:15 PM PDT
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okay, i know this is REALLY early ...
but here's the starting lineups!
OAKLAND
- C Jason Kendall
- LF Shannon Stewart
- CF Milton Bradley
- DH Mike Piazza
- 3B Eric Chavez
- 1B Nick Swisher
- SS Bobby Crosby
- RF Travis Buck
- 2B Mark Ellis
SEATTLE
- CF Ichiro Suzuki
- 3B Adrian Beltre
- DH Jose Vidro
- LF Raul Ibanez
- 1B Richie Sexson
- RF Jose Guillen
- C Kenji Johjima
- 2B Jose Lopez
- SS Yuniesky Betancourt
(link)
by gotgreen on
Apr 2, 2007 9:57 AM PDT
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AAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 9:58 AM PDT
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Why the hell would you bat Jose Vidro 3rd?
by Zonis on
Apr 2, 2007 9:59 AM PDT
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Hargrove says:
Because Bloomquist isn't in the lineup.
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Apr 2, 2007 10:04 AM PDT
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Because Vidro does it all...
poorly.
by McFood on
Apr 2, 2007 11:18 AM PDT
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WHEEEEEEEEE!!!
I knew I shouldn't have checked AN today. I'm not going to get anything done!
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 10:12 AM PDT
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BAAAAAAAAAASEBALL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
WOO HOO!!!!
by baseballgirl on
Apr 2, 2007 10:03 AM PDT
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MLB.tv question.
I'm trying to log in right now, but they're asking for my credit card and address for "verification purposes." I'm not sure if this is legit or not -- is everybody seeing this message? I've used MLB.tv for a while but haven't seen this message before.
Anybody?
by salb918 on
Apr 2, 2007 10:09 AM PDT
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yeah, it does that sometimes
If you don't want to do it, just wait about 10-20 minutes and it will go away.
That, or someone might be using your account.
by Zonis on
Apr 2, 2007 10:10 AM PDT
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I just tried it and it asked me...
for the same information.
by FoolshGame22 on
Apr 2, 2007 10:11 AM PDT
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whoops, sorry
{logs out of sal's account}
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 10:12 AM PDT
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{Poops in Poppy's pants}
Enjoy the dentist, b----.
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Apr 2, 2007 10:15 AM PDT
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I do, actually.
Our dentist is HAWT.
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 10:16 AM PDT
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I like my dentist, too.
He's not HAWT, but he always gives me extra Novocain... and lets me come in early and sleep in the comfy chairs when I have the first appointment of the day.
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 10:22 AM PDT
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Yeah, on second thought...
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 10:37 AM PDT
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he gives you extra drugs to knock you out
by Zonis on
Apr 2, 2007 10:38 AM PDT
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Novocain doesn't make you sleep, does it?
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 10:40 AM PDT
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zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
[head hits desk]
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 10:40 AM PDT
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Last trip to the dentist
left me in the emergency room. stupid lidocain.
by Kid Hyphy on
Apr 2, 2007 11:01 AM PDT
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Check the pool ...
who had it would only take 2/3 of an inning for Yankee fans to boo A-Rod?
by devo on
Apr 2, 2007 10:18 AM PDT
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Why, what did he do in the pool?
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 10:21 AM PDT
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We don't swim in your stool....
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 10:23 AM PDT
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mmmm...Baby Ruth
-Nick Swisher
by kaweahkaweah on
Apr 2, 2007 10:41 AM PDT
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I know you did that.
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 11:08 AM PDT
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Dang.
I had 1/3...
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2 innings for the first Jeter error.
That was fun.
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It's a good thing ...
they brought in a defensive specialist to play 1b for them ...
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I had 1-2/3
figuring it would happen after his first K.
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I'm so excited
I could barely drink breakfast this morning!
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AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 10:55 AM PDT
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AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!
by ArakSOT on
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AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
by Jennifer on
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watching marlins vs nats
looks like Snelling will end up getting playing time since a nats OFer injured himself,should make lookout landing happy
by J Rod on
Apr 2, 2007 11:20 AM PDT
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Homeruns so far, that I know of:
Grady Sizemore, CLE.
Posada, NYY
by McFood on
Apr 2, 2007 11:25 AM PDT
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Also...
Brian McCann, ATL
Jimmy Rollins, PHI
Adam Dunn, CIN
Miguel Cabrera, FLA
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Apr 2, 2007 11:28 AM PDT
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And let's not forget...
Darin Erstad.
Darin Erstad?!?!
Yes, Darin Erstad, off of a lefty. A good lefty. A CC Sabathia good lefty. In fact, off of CC Sabathia.
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Apr 2, 2007 11:34 AM PDT
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I'm making an outfield
sign for Shannon Stewart that says "You should be Erstad."
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Apr 2, 2007 11:36 AM PDT
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good lord
at this rate, he'll hit 162!
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162 what?
That's the question...
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162 on a grit scale of 1 to 10.
by McFood on
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yeah erstad could hit .162
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Apr 2, 2007 11:50 AM PDT
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cabrera just hit a 2 run HR for the marlins
2-2 4RBIs and a wak,that's good for my fantasy team lol
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Yankee bitches whining about called 3rd strike:
Jeter, NYYB
Also, 1st major league hit = HR: Elijah Dukes, TB
3-2, Yankee Bitches lead Devil Rays
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TB 3, NYY 3 - Top 5th
Crawford single scores Upton. Crawford caught in a rundown...Yankees muck it up.
Tee hee!
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Single by Crawford scores Upton, TB ties NY 3-3
ESPN announcer Karl Ravich slurps off Yankee Bitches by calling an error "Un-Yankee-like".
That's right, Karl, the Yankees don't make errors. Give the ball an error for being too round, thus causing the Yankee Bitch fielder to mis-throw it.
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TB takes the lead, 4-3!
Die Yankee Bitches!
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lol
4.1 IP and Kruk calls Pavano's outing "positive."
yes, positively horrendous.
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Another TB single, 5-3 Rays!
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Rays up 5-3 now
go Rays!
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the devil rays are no joke
they just need two more starting pitchers and a bullpen.
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That's kind of like saying
that all Hell needs is water and an air conditioner.
-Nick Swisher
by kaweahkaweah on
Apr 2, 2007 12:12 PM PDT
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they'll win quite a few games
they just won't go .500 without more pitching.
by xbhaskarx on
Apr 2, 2007 12:21 PM PDT
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Weee!!!
Who's pitching for the Other Sox?
by Sharon on
Apr 2, 2007 11:44 AM PDT
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Contreras.
Weeee!!!
by Sharon on
Apr 2, 2007 11:46 AM PDT
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Tribe: "Excuse me Sr. Contreras, you seem to
have dropped your ass. Let me hand it back to you."
by salb918 on
Apr 2, 2007 11:55 AM PDT
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Damon comes out of game.
Replaced by Melky Cabrera, reason unclear.
by salb918 on
Apr 2, 2007 11:57 AM PDT
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perhaps they're anticipating
a need for a thrown ball
by ArakSOT on
Apr 2, 2007 12:12 PM PDT
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Perhaps he had an audition
at the open casting call for the Geico Caveman pilot.
by salb918 on
Apr 2, 2007 12:13 PM PDT
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cramps in both legs
and for throwing like my grandma.
by xbhaskarx on
Apr 2, 2007 12:28 PM PDT
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Maybe if she's throwing underhand...
by jeepers on
Apr 2, 2007 8:39 PM PDT
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The Tigers' mascot
looks exactly like Tony the Tiger. I think it is Tony the Tiger.
by mikeA on
Apr 2, 2007 12:06 PM PDT
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Oh sure, I bet ALL tigers look alike to you...
you...tigeracist! Just admit you're a cheetah and quit lion about it.
by McFood on
Apr 2, 2007 12:11 PM PDT
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opening day
they need to get rid of the one regular season game before opening day thing.
by xbhaskarx on
Apr 2, 2007 12:08 PM PDT
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And the Reds should always start it off...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on
Apr 2, 2007 1:18 PM PDT
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Who else is *really*
enjoying the Tribe drubbing the White Sox?
by salb918 on
Apr 2, 2007 12:14 PM PDT
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not me
I have Contreras on one of my fantasy league teams.....of course, I have four teams, so really, as long as he's not on all four of them, then yes I am enjoying this... :)
by gigglingone on
Apr 2, 2007 12:17 PM PDT
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i will donate five bucks to charity
if jeter hits into a DP here
by xbhaskarx on
Apr 2, 2007 12:17 PM PDT
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damn you jeter
jeter hates starving homeless kids.
by xbhaskarx on
Apr 2, 2007 12:21 PM PDT
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And today, we are all Royal fans.
by salb918 on
Apr 2, 2007 12:30 PM PDT
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OMG
Neyer actually answered my question of Walker over Durazo on his chat.
"Well, again, I did cover this in my blog the other day. But just for you . . . Walker's just a backup, with Swisher playing first base most of the time. The A's just don't want to see Durazo at first base, and Piazza's locked in as DH."
by closetasfan on
Apr 2, 2007 12:22 PM PDT
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Hawk Harrelson is still a shitty announcer
"The only way you're going to beat a pitcher like Pedro Martinez is by matching his competitiveness."
Umm, it also helps if you can hit good. I actually think that that's a lot more important than being as competitive as the pitcher. As a matter of fact, I think being able to hit well, like because you're a team of good hitters is the most important thing in beating a pitcher like... well, anybody, really. You kind of just have to be good hitters to win a major league baseball game.
by hunter on
Apr 2, 2007 12:24 PM PDT
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Jason Giambi:
good for my fantasy team, bad for baseball.
by Philip Christy on
Apr 2, 2007 12:38 PM PDT
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AHHHHHHHHHH!!!
by ArakSOT on
Apr 2, 2007 12:58 PM PDT
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AHHHHHHHH!!!!!
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 12:59 PM PDT
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Bush not throwing out the first pitch in DC
Because baseball is so last-century. Washington Post story
by Englishmajor on
Apr 2, 2007 12:57 PM PDT
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we need a constitutional amendment
by xbhaskarx on
Apr 2, 2007 1:05 PM PDT
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Alex Rodriguez homered for the Yankees...
...but since New York already had a lead (7-5), it doesn't count. :P
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on
Apr 2, 2007 1:06 PM PDT
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a-rod's not a real yankee
he took away mariano's save opportunity
by xbhaskarx on
Apr 2, 2007 1:06 PM PDT
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BOOOOOOO!!!!
by Jennifer on
Apr 2, 2007 1:06 PM PDT
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Can't wait for the game!
But go A's! It's so fun seeing an actual lineup for once.
by RenoTy on
Apr 2, 2007 1:08 PM PDT
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TWO HOURS!! TWO HOURS!!!!!
by gigglingone on
Apr 2, 2007 1:34 PM PDT
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WHEEEEEEEE!!!
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 1:36 PM PDT
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MLB, In Demand STILL talking...
MLB Extra Innings negotiations update from MultiChannel News. Just ignore how they think today's Thursday:
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on
Apr 2, 2007 2:00 PM PDT
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Stomper's made the big time!
Click on view the Team Colors TV Commercial.
by Ice Cream on
Apr 2, 2007 2:04 PM PDT
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Whoo hoo!
M-V-P! M-V-P!
by FreeSeatUpgrade on
Apr 2, 2007 2:11 PM PDT
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Always good to see...
...but it's been around for about a year or so.
http://www.athleticsnation.com/story...
I still chuckle every time I see it.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on
Apr 2, 2007 2:12 PM PDT
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Did anybody just hear Jon Miller
say that Barry Zito hasn't had a Cy Young-type year?
You know, other than that year where he won the Cy Young. God, I've missed baseball.
by TurnTwo on
Apr 2, 2007 2:08 PM PDT
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zito won the award
but that doesn't mean it was a cy young type year.
by xbhaskarx on
Apr 2, 2007 2:11 PM PDT
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A Cy-Young type year might be
by salb918 on
Apr 2, 2007 2:19 PM PDT
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Sure, you can argue that.
But in a conversation about high-priced pitchers and when likening Zito to Ted Lilly and Gil Meche, I really don't think that's the point Miller was trying to make.
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Apr 2, 2007 2:20 PM PDT
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Zito 2002
2.75 ERA (3rd in the league) over 230 innings (more than either of the pitchers with more innings.
You can certainly make a case that Pedro was better/more valuable that year (2.26 ERA in 200 innings, with Fenway as his home park) but Zito's numbers that year are pretty clearly "Cy Young type" as well. For instance, the 2.75 ERA would have led the AL either of the last two years.
It's not like 2005, when Colon won the Cy Young despite being the third-best pitcher on his own team.
by andeux on
Apr 2, 2007 2:52 PM PDT
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You're just prejudiced because
he looks like the Energy Secretary
by salb918 on
Apr 2, 2007 2:24 PM PDT
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i didn't even know spencer abraham
was no longer energy secretary.
by xbhaskarx on
Apr 2, 2007 2:26 PM PDT
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I'd rather have
that guy do play-by-play.
by mikeA on
Apr 2, 2007 2:31 PM PDT
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Awesome
Can you imagine him with Joe Morgan doing color commentary on energy policy?
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Apr 2, 2007 2:34 PM PDT
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"This company
really knows how to pump oil the right way."
by mikeA on
Apr 2, 2007 2:50 PM PDT
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"I don't really
like all this computerized trading in the energy markets. I mean, that's the kind of thing that led to Moneyball."
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Apr 2, 2007 2:54 PM PDT
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I think Joe has some important things to say
on the subject of ethanol.
"I don't need Archer-Daniels-Midland to tell me about gasoline...I drove a '66 Fastback on hi-lead with no seatbelts, dammit."
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Apr 2, 2007 2:52 PM PDT
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BASEBALL!!!!!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
by baseballgirl on
Apr 2, 2007 2:23 PM PDT
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Whoa.
Gil Meche: 4 IP, 4 K, 1 BB, 1 R
by salb918 on
Apr 2, 2007 2:33 PM PDT
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royals up 5-1
and alex gordon hasn't even done anything yet
by xbhaskarx on
Apr 2, 2007 2:38 PM PDT
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i think people are forgetting
just because he got a ridiculous deal doesn't mean meche isn't a halfway decent pitcher. he was one of the few guys (along with lilly) that i wouldn't have minded getting for the right price (meaning 1/2 of what they actually got in this market).
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Apr 2, 2007 2:45 PM PDT
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7-1/3 IP now ...
still just one run ...
who'd have thunk it ... maybe the Royals actually did something right.
by devo on
Apr 2, 2007 3:27 PM PDT
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My sonnet comparing MaEl's butt to LL Jeff's
buried above in the barrage of opening day bliss, but I would like to shamelessly promote my poetic creation on this very important topic. "Shall I compare thee to an infielder's ass?"
by LAXile on
Apr 2, 2007 2:34 PM PDT
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hey, self-promote to your heart's content...
your poetic interlude was hilarious!
by Poppy on
Apr 2, 2007 5:03 PM PDT
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Whoever is streaming on 106.9
is doing some serious A's h8ing.
by mikeA on
Apr 2, 2007 2:34 PM PDT
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AAAAAAHHHHHHHH!!!
PRE GAME SHOW IS ON!!!!
by gotgreen on
Apr 2, 2007 2:47 PM PDT
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*sigh*
I have no cable and no (good) friends, so I will be attending a bar by myself to watch the game. I didn't realize my life was so sad.
by Philip Christy on
Apr 2, 2007 3:04 PM PDT
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dude
next time, come to Berkeley!
by gigglingone on
Apr 2, 2007 9:09 PM PDT
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It was alright
I found some A's fans. You're right, I shoulda hit up Triple Rock. Maybe next Away Opening Day.
by Philip Christy on
Apr 2, 2007 10:53 PM PDT
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Where the hell is the game?
It was advertised here (in newspaper, on TV and online) as starting at 3:30pm.
Now MLB is showing it as 6:35pm.
What the hell gives?
by Ozzz on
Apr 2, 2007 3:05 PM PDT
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it's still in Seattle, WA
by xbhaskarx on
Apr 2, 2007 3:09 PM PDT
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Ignore the time listed in this diary...
...I kept thinking it was 3:35 p.m. EDT when I posted this, and didn't realize the error until after I published it. And, of course, I can't change it. (Did I mention double grrrr?)
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on
Apr 2, 2007 3:14 PM PDT
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No, my bad.
Which means I'm an idiot and the game is about to start.
by Ozzz on
Apr 2, 2007 3:29 PM PDT
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Did anyone tell OSU's backcourt
that there's a game tonight?
by jeepers on
Apr 2, 2007 8:29 PM PDT
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Wow comment #220?
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Apr 3, 2007 9:51 PM PDT
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