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Open Game Thread: Game 133 - A's vs. Blue Jays

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The A's and Esteban Loaiza with his 1-0 record and sparkling 1.17 ERA (yeah it's from one start, but damn it looks gooooood) take on the Blue Jays and A.J. Burnett with his 7-7 record and 3.85 ERA.  I could've sworn I've seen this pitching matchup somewhere before...oh yeah, it happened just five days ago when Jack Cust turned the A's struggling offense at the time around to win 4-1.

The A's lineup tonight looks like this:

Stewart
DaVanon
Swisher
Cust
Ellis
Johnson
Scutaro
Hannahan
Suzuki

Remember five days ago, the A's suddenly looked like they were getting in their usual August shape in the midst of winning five in a row.  Someone cue Green Day's Good Riddance (Time of Your Life).  Since then the A's went into Tampa and got outscored in their last three games 33-9.  Hopefully Loaiza can turn things around against the Jays.  My goal is just to get over .500 before the season ends.

The Jays lineup looks like this:

Stairs
Overbay
Rios
Wells
Thomas
Glaus
Hill
Zaun
Olmedo

The Blue Jays are much more devastating to lefties, so hopefully, Loaiza can straighten the A's back on the winning path.  And holy crap, do they really have Matt Stairs leading off?  I know OBP is awesome and stuff, but man that's kind of like when the A's went with Jeremy Giambi leading off.  But this would be like Jeremy Giambi with a piano strapped to his back leading off...

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!!

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but how about that tigers yankees score

I bet you could get a kings ransom for a pitcher right about now

Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC

by closetasfan on Aug 27, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy crap.

Talk about a shutdown.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

It never really gets old

watching the Yankees get annihilated. 16 down, 15 to go, Tigers...

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 Aug 27, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

was just going to post a comment on this
As bad as I feel about the last 3 A's games, I cannot imagine how the Yankers feel with their payroll and power getting shut out and blown out by the Kittens.  One should never feel good about another's bad fortune so I will only say I am so happy for the Kittens.
Baseball is life. . . at least that is what my sweatshirt says.

by 0R0H0E on Aug 27, 2007 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Jeremy Giambi tries to run

with a piano on his back, he'll soon become an organ donor.

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 Aug 27, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I miss hanging out with that guy. He always

had the best weed.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tell me again

why we're paying Piazza $8.5mill to sit on the bench every other day

by faninphilly on Aug 27, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Because it's too much to pay him

to sit two out of three days.

Question: What position do the Tigers have in mind for Maybin in 2008?

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 Aug 27, 2007 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I sure wish we would have traded him..

I can count on one hand the number of games he has come up big for us, oh and I still have a couple fingers free on that hand.

What a sad replacement to Frank he has been.

by Hawk on Aug 27, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

in fairness,

i don't think 2007 Frank would have been able to replace 2006 Frank this season. Beane caught lightning in a bottle.

I find your lack of Faith disturbing...

by rebus on Aug 27, 2007 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I trust BB on this one but agree with you on

his overall performance.  He is simply worth more to the team in regards to the draft then what BB was offered for him.  Don't you feel better now?  Yeah... me either :-(

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was so happy when the A's aquired him too

Ever since he participated in MTV's first 'Rock 'n Jock softball game' in the early nineties, I've been a fan

I was thrilled when the A's signed him

Now, yes it's all a bit disappointing - but I still enjoy seeing him don the green & gold...even if it is while sitting on the bench, eating sunflower seeds, reading a book, knitting, playing Pogs with Rich...whatever

by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

uh...

why is tonight's game not televised?

oh yeah, the comedic miracle that is the KICU Monday night lineup. never mind.

I find your lack of Faith disturbing...

by rebus on Aug 27, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously...

that A's can't get better ratings?

"When they start the game, they don't yell, 'Work ball.' They say, 'Play ball.'" ~Willie Stargell

by alamedagirl on Aug 27, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

don't think has been and can be said enough:

Matt Stairs batting leadoff?

just becuase you eat a bowl of wheaties and wear champions sweats: it doesn't make you a winner

by Erik being Erik on Aug 27, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm surprised that Scutaro didn't turn around

and throw the ball to left field.  That case of vertigo has really been hanging on to him.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

WOO!

WOO!

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

That's enough of that shit. We are in a slump

and we're all supposed to be in a really bad mood since this team should have dominated the AL West.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

OH SHUT UP.

Better?

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 Aug 27, 2007 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do you have any of Giambi's weed? No?

Then NO!

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

All saenz point to yes!
For God's sake, the government should take pity on us and move these monkeys away

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 27, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Makes me think of the jack off "E-day Eddie"

every time this guy has a 6-3 putout.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

More absurd?

Zito's beard or the Giants on FSN instead of the A's?

(luckily/not luckily I can still watch)

by mikeA on Aug 27, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

HMFS! The Bronx is burning right now...
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Twisted Swisher with a lazy jack.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoot!

When was the last opposite field homer Swish hit?

For God's sake, the government should take pity on us and move these monkeys away

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 27, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

well

that was not a very Custian at-bat performance by Cust

nice to see Swisher go yard though

by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Initial Loaiza thoughts:

His motion looks different. Is that just me?

He is laaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazy.

by mikeA on Aug 27, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Absent TV I can only kinda squint

and picture Homer Simpson in his hammock.  Is that close?

For God's sake, the government should take pity on us and move these monkeys away

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 27, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Perrrrrrozzzzzzoosssssosss.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

could Loaiza get traded

 If he pitches another great game do the A's trade him if they get a gvery good offer?  He has only 1 year left so does Beane put him through waivers and hope for a good prospect for him?

by Arcman on Aug 27, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

He'd get claimed

easy, half dozen or more teams'd take him and his affordable rate in a heartbeat.

For God's sake, the government should take pity on us and move these monkeys away

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 27, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Doubtful. Pitching is all we've got around here

and I think a full season of him in '08 could make a huge difference.  Those are just my two cents.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah

I want him on the team next year.

by mikeA on Aug 27, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

BTW- I like his delivery a lot. Not sure if you

were thinking the same thing but it looks quite fluid IMO?

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hard to say

I think what I noticed is that he's bringing his arms over his head like they did in the '20s. Has he always done that?

by mikeA on Aug 27, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not this much. I think he is trying to add

"deception" due to the fact that he isn't throwing as hard these days.  I'm sure Nico has an opinion on this one.  Now that they have tied the game... I have a different opinion :-)

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have no opinion because I can't see the game,

BECAUSE APPARENTLY "SCRUBS" AND "THAT 70S SHOW" ARE MORE IMPORTANT. GRRRRRRRRRR...

My feeling about ELo overall is that he's a nice innings eater but a bad guy to rely on. Too inconsistent; he makes me nervous.

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 Aug 27, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zonis could get you the game if he were here.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

WOO!

WOO!

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

double WOO?

wow.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I put whistle tips on my laptop.
WOO! WOO!
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ray Olmedo is not Olmedo Saenz,

in case anybody's wondering.

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 Aug 27, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I seriously doubt that anyone thought that

but thanks for the "clearasil" moment.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, the Tampa Bay mascot
For God's sake, the government should take pity on us and move these monkeys away

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 27, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

The call was terrible

Ichiro foul tipped the ball into the dirt, but the HP umpire ruled that Mathis caught it on the fly and the 3B umpire didn't change the call.

Yes, I am watching that game...because it's available on TV in Oakland via EI, unlike the Jays-A's game.

by Soaker on Aug 27, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice hands-ahan on that one.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

So a 1-0 lead these days

really means we're down by like 17, right?

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Olmedo tags from first and makes it easily

You sure that's not Saenz?

For God's sake, the government should take pity on us and move these monkeys away

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 27, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate football.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

How about these Toronto announcers? They show

no excitement at all until the ball hits the TOP of the wall.  Do they anticipate?

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not listening to them.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hannahandjob!

WOO!

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Psssh

Hannahan only gets infield hits in meaningless situations. Choker.

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 Aug 27, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

What is that noise?

Bells?

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm not listening.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was Zonis typing something

about a "true Athletic".

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 Aug 27, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

checking in...

otherwise watching m's - angels game on tv.

content with contenderless, i guess

by ak_A on Aug 27, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks for letting us know
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 Aug 27, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

no problem.
content with contenderless, i guess

by ak_A on Aug 27, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dear god

Jon Miller is very fat man.

by mikeA on Aug 27, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

That's not true--he's 2 thin men.
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 Aug 27, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Well, sir, what do you suggest?

We stand here and shed tears and call each other names...or shall we go to Istanbul?"--Kasper Gutman

English Toffee

by Ice Cream on Aug 27, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Garret Anderson is making

Miguel Batista his b****. Solo HR, bases loaded 2B, 3-0 Halos in the 3rd. Grrrr...

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 Aug 27, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

please score more than 1 run

3 would be ideal, but I know that's asking for a lot

by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I think 4 is our magic number for a win

and that explains why we are under .500 this year.  

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think 4 runs was an almost

guaranteed win, when the pitching was stellar prior to the all-star break

now I think the magic is, something like...

12

yeah, 12
that should do it

by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

WOO!

WOO!

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Tired act.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

No. Jennifer is "untouchable" on AN.

She is a "made" blogger and I would have to get an okay from Blez before doing it.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

She's "untouchable" in the

Indian sense rather than the Italian sense.

by mikeA on Aug 27, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate you.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm proud of hating Jennifer, personally
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 Aug 27, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think it's a tambourine

I'm hearing.

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

"The Partridge Family"
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate Vince.
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

i gave ol vince a fair nod

at the beginning of the season but slowly he has worn out his welcome with me.....I'd have no qualms if they let him go and we try another one out for next season.

content with contenderless, i guess

by ak_A on Aug 27, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah

when he mixes up which team is on offense and defense...I just wish I could reach through my radio and shake him.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think Rance Mulliniks (sp?)

is pretty good, and he also has a great name.

by mikeA on Aug 27, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

That was pretty.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Great AB by DJ "The Puller"
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

UGH

bad Scooter

BAD

walk, walk...and then you swing at the first pitch with the bases loaded

by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Your 2007 Oakland Athletics.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm gonna start wearing brown paper bags...

to a's games.  this team is so frustrating.

by stm72 on Aug 27, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good idea--if you're going to be frustrated,

at least be environmentally conscious.

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 Aug 27, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

is it environmentall concious?

i'm pretty sure you're screwed either way - paper or plastic.  need to use a reusable burlap bag or something similar.

by stm72 on Aug 27, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just try out to be Stomper. You could watch

all of the games w/o anyone knowing that you were under the suit.  

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

vince on burnett

vince and fosse were commenting that burnett's fastball is straight and that a major league hitter should be able to time it for a hit.

sadly the a's have none of those....major league hitters that is.

by stm72 on Aug 27, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Interesting how they say

Burnett's fastball is straight, but no such claim about Piazza.

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 Aug 27, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

QOTM

when i lived in new york, mike used to go on a heavy metal radio show.  i remember thinking that heavy metal is a straight man's music.  then i heard about rob halford.  doh.

by stm72 on Aug 27, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

*was*
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let me make sure I'm up to speed:

Our 1Bman may be seeing one or two baseballs, our SS is dizzy, and if we send our starting pitcher and 3Bman to AA, it won't be a level of baseball.

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 Aug 27, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Something you never want to explain...

"I was dizzy in my contract year and didn't perform quite as well as I'm capable of doing."  

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

qotm

pure gold

'I have a theory about Randy Bell, but it betrays such an abject lack of faith in humanity that I cannot voice it.' ~FSU

by LAXile on Aug 27, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

and theeeen

Scoot commits an error

Vertigoz is serious bizness

by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

You don't even want to know

where he was trying to throw it.

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 Aug 27, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Question about Stairs:

In the case of a fire evacuation, who are we supposed to pitch to?

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 Aug 27, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Too bold!
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Hannanahanahnahnanana

makes your conventional 360 DP.

by CoryC123 on Aug 27, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Plantar Fascitis be damned. Stew covered

some nice ground on that catch but it looked like he was tip-toeing the entire way.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

"These are two vanilla teams."
That doesn't have the meaning I was thinking about.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Aug 27, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Vanilla Beane?
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 Aug 27, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I bow to you, sir. And a convtroversial nickname

for the ages is born.

'I have a theory about Randy Bell, but it betrays such an abject lack of faith in humanity that I cannot voice it.' ~FSU

by LAXile on Aug 27, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Iced Vanilla Beane w/ a double-shot of

even more vanilla.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I see there is nothing new in A's town.

Why do we suck?

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

by alox on Aug 27, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Let us count the ways...
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Giants and A's

in town at the same time?

This is pretty rare guys. And no surprise the Giants are on FSNBA.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 27, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Pathetic attempt by Hans on that one.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I knew I was asking for too much

when I requested they score 3 runs

baby steps - gotta hope they can at least double their runs here and put up a deuce, to at least make things interesting again

by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm with you 100% unless it doesn't happen.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come on DJ. Let's go yard here.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Love those 3-pitch innings,

especially when they feature a hit!

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 Aug 27, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice. Triple play by CLE tonight.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

They subscribed to Comcast?
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 Aug 27, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Swisher affects games in which he is not even

partipating.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

or the other spelling- participating
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Marco Scutaro = Clutch
DIzzy Scutaro not so much so far...
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 Aug 27, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

For a second...

I actually believed you.  Yes, incredibly stupid of me I know.  

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

by alox on Aug 27, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

He must be on a Canadian trapping expedition.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cust is in the outfield 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 Aug 27, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Socia?

Weren't they the rich kids in the Outsiders?

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by alox on Aug 27, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Soda Pop!
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Two Bit!
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

On the Angels-Mariners game

This has been the Miguel Batista I expected to see all season.  He's given up tons of hits and just wild-pitched in the 6th run.  Lackey hasn't been perfect, but he's been dominant.  Oh well, the Mariners have Jeff Weaver going in tomorrow night's game.

by Soaker on Aug 27, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess they are saving the bullpen and waving

the white flag in game 1 of the series.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good idea--with E. Santana going tomorrow

on the road, and with King Felix going Wednesday, the M's still have a perfectly good shot at 2 of 3.

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 Aug 27, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Very smart play. You ain't scoring 5 off Lackey.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeff Weaver?

Why do people like this guy so much?  He pitched well in the minors and the first half of '02 in the majors.  Beyond that, he has been either so-so or outright bad.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think anyone thinks he's great.

But he's streaky and right now he's on fire. Kind of like Loiaza last August--he's not that good, but he was that particular month.

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 Aug 27, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sounds like a great play by Aaron Hill

I wonder what the hell happened.

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 Aug 27, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

What, you're not watching?!? ;)
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm sure Vince detailed the play so eloquently

that it was better than watching it live.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barf.

They're not even paying attention anymore.

I mean, me either, but I already did my damn job for today.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, it went something like

"Great play by Hill!" Thanks Vince. But what the fuck happened?

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 Aug 27, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

"And HILL to SECOND on the play"

Yeah.  I don't get it.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jesus came down

and flipped the ball to the shortstop.
it was amazing.

by CoryC123 on Aug 27, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Jesus is a Jays fan?

I always figured he'd root for the Angels.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, those Twins fans

sure took that triple play in stride

For God's sake, the government should take pity on us and move these monkeys away

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 27, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

On the Farm

Dallas Braden with 16 strikeouts so far tonight...

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by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 27, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't say "farm"

I get too excited.

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 Aug 27, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hold on there

I think that's illegal in most states.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll throw this out in the DLD tomorrow too, but

since I'm not paying attention to the game...

I'm looking for a new place to live, preferably a 1-bedroom but would settle for a studio.

If you know of anything in the following neighborhoods (I'll use Craigslist neighborhoods for ease) please let me know!

Oakland - Lake Merritt/Grand
Oakland - North/Temescal
Oakland - Rockridge/Claremont
Oakland - Piedmont/Montclair
Oakland - Downtown (maybe)

Thanks.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I went to El Cerrito by way of falling asleep

on BART on my way to the airport.  Is that a decent area?

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too far for me.

I love me some Oakland.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

My old roommate

He always used to say that he loved him some pig.  I hope he meant on his plate.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

You never wondered about the pink condoms?
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 Aug 27, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is El Cerrito a decent area regardless of

whether you are wanting to live there?

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think so

It's mainly residential/suburbs, I think, but it's got some cute parts to it. The person 2 people I know who live there really like it.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought it looked like a good place to live.

I certainly wasn't too happy when I found out how off-course I was on my trip from OAK to SFO.  You can't hear the BART guy whenever the train stops so I had no idea where in the hell I was until I noticed the LED sign telling me "El Cerrito."

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

At least you didn't get lost

On the light rail in Cleveland on your way from the airport.  That sucked.  Within CLeveland itself, there is no El Cerrito.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not a fan of public transportation because

I was raised on having my own car take me everywhere.  

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm a big fan of public transportation

As long as other people take it and get their cars out of my way.

Plus, I live in Charleston now and public transportation is viewed as some kind of Communist plot here.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

welcome to BART

You can't hear the BART guy whenever the train stops

no telling how many times i overslept my stops.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why he even mutters the name of the stop

is beyond me because you can't hear a damn thing with the other train screaming by anway!

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

"anyway"
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know one place, but

a crack dealer lives on one side and reztips lives on the other side. They haven't been able to rent it for years--and the crack dealer only moved in last month.

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 Aug 27, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

That sounds perfect, thanks, Nico!

hmph.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

2 on, no outs

and more than 100 pitches

I think Loaiza is done

sorry E-Lo

no win for you

by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Or soup.
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 Aug 27, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does Davanon uncomfortably cover more ground

than most bad CF'ers?

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

This sounds like a game

that on Wednesday afternoon might be 7-6 instead of 2-1.

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 Aug 27, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

definitely.

I love our weather, though, whatever its effect on baseball.

by mikeA on Aug 27, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Indeed. Warning track shots have been

abundant on this knockdown night.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

B-U-N-T

Ellis.

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 Aug 27, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

That sucked.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmm...Sounded like a good bunt

and a better play?

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 Aug 27, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Not a good bunt.

Barely left the dirt around home plate.

by mikeA on Aug 27, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

nope

bunt barely made it out of the dirt in front of the plate. good play by Zaun though.

by skutch on Aug 27, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come on "Puller" Johson!
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

DJ singles up the middle. He is no longer

the "puller" as I've been calling him.  WOOT!

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Well compared to the balls he's been fouling

10 feet to the right of the 1st base coach... I have to call it up the middle.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

DJ might replace Scoot

as Mr Clutch next year. I love him off the bench every 3-4 days

It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great. - Jimmy Dugan

by AintEasyBeinGreen on Aug 27, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Scutaro swinging at the 1st pitch again.

Same result.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Figures the key hit would be a bloop

Long drives are sooooo passe.

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 Aug 27, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Will Loaiza get the win if the A's score here

and the pen holds it? He started the 8th. I'm never sure on the ruling.

by A'sfansince1970 on Aug 27, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

No

Brown is the pitcher of record now.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

You think you're sooo cool cuz you beat

me by 11 seconds?  Well... I've got news for you, pal!

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

No I don't

I think I'm cool because I've never had vacuumphobia.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

"A-Hole of the Month" nominee : 0
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Really?

You mean I have a chance to keep my streak alive?

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whoops. See post below.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

You obviously have never seen the capabilities

of the Hoover Widepath.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mike Reno says...

"This could be the night."

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope. Brown will get the win.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

A win....hah..

seriously, you guys are funny!  

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

by alox on Aug 27, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Until it becomes a "loss" I must use that

terminology.  Mmmmkay?

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

No kidding

Thank God we're not like all those other baseball teams that occasionally score 4+ runs in a game, and even have innings where they score more than 1 run.  How boring and conformist.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

alil off-topic..

but anyone staying up for the total lunar eclipse tonight?

by GooooAs on Aug 27, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap.

The moon burnt out 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 Aug 27, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

from 3am-4am

hmm, I'd like to check it out - but at that hour, I doubt it

by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2007 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

That sounds painful.
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

it starts at 1am

and then ends around 5:30am

3-4am is the total eclipse

by SwisherThresher on Aug 27, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is the unholy hour

that I wake up for work.  I need that freaking moon. Whoever screwed it up better fix it.  I blame Scutaro....dizzy bastard.

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

by alox on Aug 27, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

don't forget to beat on

your pots and pans until the moon reappears. works every time!

by skutch on Aug 27, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

when is it? and where?
'I have a theory about Randy Bell, but it betrays such an abject lack of faith in humanity that I cannot voice it.' ~FSU

by LAXile on Aug 27, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tonight, partial at 1:51a, total at 2:52a

total eclipse ends 4:22a.  Visible all of West coast ++

For God's sake, the government should take pity on us and move these monkeys away

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 27, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unless the fog comes in

like it does, what, about 356 nights a year?

Disclaimer: I haven't given up on the 2007 season.

by Englishmajor on Aug 27, 2007 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ye of little faith

The moon'll pull through.  It's clutch.

For God's sake, the government should take pity on us and move these monkeys away

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 27, 2007 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

O pale Venezuelan moon

I beseech thee:
Cut through these East Bay monsoon
Midnight cloaks of invisibility
Just as the moonshot magic Marco rips
Let us walk off into your eclipse

'I have a theory about Randy Bell, but it betrays such an abject lack of faith in humanity that I cannot voice it.' ~FSU

by LAXile on Aug 27, 2007 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Author, author!
For God's sake, the government should take pity on us and move these monkeys away

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 27, 2007 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Large vanilla orb in the night sky...

but that's not important right now.

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

by alox on Aug 27, 2007 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

if you're in the bay...

you can see it at chabot observatory..they're having some sort of party for it
http://chabotspace.org/visit/calenda...

by GooooAs on Aug 27, 2007 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah

Not unless you're the one who replaced all the bats with wrapping paper cores.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was not a good pitch to swing at by

Frank unless you're an A's fan.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's wait and see if she actually

stays in Oakland before we make a ruling on that one.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ya just don't know

Maybe Frank couldn't find a good Rockridge one bedroom.

For God's sake, the government should take pity on us and move these monkeys away

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 27, 2007 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Excuses, excuses.

What a few million dollars could do for me.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

No kidding

I made a comment like that to a friend once, and he said that he grew up rich and that you have just as many problems being rich as you do being broke.  Well that may be, but I'm tired of this set of problems, I want the rich folks' set now.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not that I really know what I'm talking about

but a million dollars just ain't what it used to be.

< hates Bay Area real estate prices >

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

The owner of my company sat me down when

we first offered 401K and I just hit the 100K mark in my account.  With a lot of interest that ought to come in handy someday since I'm broke now ;-)

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

True

But it's still 50 times more than 20k, and I'm betting it always will be.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

As much of a suburban guy

as I may be, I just don't see you talking her into moving to El Cerrito.  Good luck, though.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was where I planned on living. I'll just

see Pam at the bars and A's games on the weekends.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weekends?

Masochist.  They win more on weekdays.

by ozzman99 on Aug 27, 2007 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

No...

but that's because Pam doesn't have massive gambling debts.

by mikeA on Aug 27, 2007 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

or hopefully children she doesn't remember

delivering??

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

and NO.
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

No. I'm an angel.
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll forward that

to the relevant landlords, as I'm an Oakland resident.

by mikeA on Aug 27, 2007 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

KTHX!
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

little a, little a!
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 27, 2007 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kurt likes him some late innings
For God's sake, the government should take pity on us and move these monkeys away

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 27, 2007 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Walk off! Walk off! Walk off!

Come on, say it with me

It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great. - Jimmy Dugan

by AintEasyBeinGreen on Aug 27, 2007 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, that's it
It's supposed to be hard. If it wasn't hard, everyone would do it. The hard is what makes it great. - Jimmy Dugan

by AintEasyBeinGreen on Aug 27, 2007 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

South to drop off, you moron!
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

1st and 2nd, 1 out

WinExp: 65.6%

WinExp (A's adjusted): 9.4%

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Aug 27, 2007 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by alox on Aug 27, 2007 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

a triple short of the cycle

hit it over the wall and stop at third!

Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC

by closetasfan on Aug 27, 2007 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Horrible call by ump. Pathetic.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

does Swish have any walk offs?

I don't recall any

Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC

by closetasfan on Aug 27, 2007 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

No.... I need sleep.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 27, 2007 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Now the question is...

how long can the A's bore us to death before losing?

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

by alox on Aug 27, 2007 9:55 PM PDT