Open Labor Day Thread: The Two Jacks
by Tyler Bleszinski on Sep 3, 2007 11:32 AM PDT
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PrintI am actually doing something today that should make ANers very happy very soon. So in the meantime, here is an open thread for you to play with. Oh and I think I really like Jack Hannahan.
With him and Cust, I think I'm loving getting to know The Two Jacks.
The A's start their final series in Anaheim tonight with the goal in sight that I talked about a week or so ago. They just need to take the series. Gaudin takes on Santana tonight. First pitch is 6:05 p.m. Happy Labor Day!!!
Oh and one final note. Mrs. Blez successfully ran a Half Marathon this morning that went through Disneyland. She couldn't have made me more proud and I just wanted to wish her a very public congratulations for achieving one of her major life goals. She did it in just under three hours and Maya and I were there waiting for her at the finish line. My wife is truly my hero.
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Where does jack H fit in 2008
Hmmm. Just thinking with Chavez back next year how about sending the new Jack to first. His bat will be a improvement there and jack C as the DH. Also it gives Chavez some time off next year when he is tired.
He's not an adequate hitter for first base
I think his role on the team should be more or less what Todd Walker's was at the beginning of the year-- platoon player (whatever his small MLB sample size may tell you, he's WAY better against RHP) and pinch-hitter.
My personal take on it is that Gregorio Petit should take over as the primary backup shortstop. On the other hand, he's had an excellent year swinging the bat, to the point that the A's may actually view him as a future starter-- in which case they might want to keep developing him at AAA. Hannahan would then be the second backup IF, filling out the bench with Bowen and Kotsay. (Cust would be, in effect, the fifth outfielder.)
I Love
people who are named john joseph. Especially if they wear green and gold! I liked Jason Perry (rivercats) so I was a bit bummed when he went but now I loves me some Hanahan.
And congrats to your wife! That's awesome.
by luvsthecurveball on Sep 3, 2007 11:46 AM PDT reply actions
1-5-4 DP
Yankees/Seattle. It was pretty.
1/2 marathon
Congrats to Mrs. Blez and to my father-in-law who also ran today. I felt lazy out there watching all those runners so maybe I'll try it next year.
She's been married to a blogger for a few years..
..this ain't the first marathon she's endured.
< /don rickles>
Hmmm...
Blez says he's coming back with a surprise that will make AN very happy and today's ad happens to be an ad for "The Office." I only hope that the surprise, if there even is one, is better than ice cream sandwiches or laser tag in a coal mine.
Ice cream!
Funny you should say that ... my first impression was that Blez was buying ice cream for all of us. Go Blez!
Congrats to your wife!
I couldn't even make it from the parking lot to my job! Its so hot today! The marathon made it a little interesting for us who where work at the resort, with all the road closures and all.
by Amnesiac727 on Sep 3, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions
I'll take a stab at the surprise.
Scenario B- The "Google Boys" purchased AN and we are all getting stock options.
Scenario C- You are giving us the ability to "edit" comments.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 3, 2007 2:34 PM PDT reply actions
Anyone from SoCal going tonight?
I am going to try to get there early today with my boys to catch bp. It's going to be a scorcher.
Also, going Wendesday.
I know drmmerchk will be there.
Anyone else? Amnesiac? BBG?
Ill be there tonight!
Just tonight though. I don't think I can afford to go on any of the other days. Ill be sitting in the Right Field Pavilion...Come say "Hi" everyone :-)
by Amnesiac727 on Sep 3, 2007 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
You guys notice that the ads are gone?
Could that be the "surprise"?
by Amnesiac727 on Sep 3, 2007 3:14 PM PDT reply actions
If any of you have the WGN
Esteban Loazia in Dodger blue with a 9 run lead, still balks someone!!
Hope he does well
It certainly would enhance whatever chance we have to get favorable treatment from Colletti in the offseason.
It probably helped that the .796-OPSing awesomeness that is Jason Kendall was out of the lineup today. The Cubs went with Henry Blanco (.443 OPS after today's 0-for-4). Ouch, a catcher with a .443 OPS...must be tough for the fans of that team to watch.
just heard Kotsay being interviewed
on the A's pregame show.
Among other things he acknowledged the burden of being paid as much as he does, and he feels he let the fans down this year. He talked about rebuilding mass in his coming offseason workout, and hinted that 2008 might be his last year in baseball.
He also confirmed that Chavez has a herniated disk in his back (Chavez' MRI was more conclusive than Kotsay's had been), and that he was likely to undergo back surgery as well (in addition to shoulder surgery).
AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
AHHHHHHH!!!
Former A's Pitchers
Congrats to Loaiza. Good luck to Mulder and Rogers pitching on Wens.
Way to Go, Ms. Blez
My wife done same thing in Hawaii. I was so proud... and so happy not to have to accompany her.
"I am actually doing something today that should make ANers very happy very soon."
So, you're finally firming up Ichiro's trade to the A's? 'Bou time.
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