Open Labor Day Thread: The Two Jacks

by Tyler Bleszinski on Sep 3, 2007 11:32 AM PDT in News Comment 34 comments

I 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.

by Arcman on Sep 3, 2007 11:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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.)

by PaulThomas on Sep 3, 2007 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

"There's not a moment of peace and quiet in this damn clubhouse." ~~ Nick Swisher

by luvsthecurveball on Sep 3, 2007 11:46 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

1-5-4 DP

Yankees/Seattle. It 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 Sep 3, 2007 11:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I enjoyed listening to that game

by OaklandSi on Sep 3, 2007 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by gojohn10 on Sep 3, 2007 12:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

She's been married to a blogger for a few years..

..this ain't the first marathon she's endured.

< /don rickles>

The Kendall Shift: 6 infielders and 2 catchers.

by Ozzz on Sep 3, 2007 12:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Gonna be 10 years in January

by Tyler Bleszinski on Sep 3, 2007 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

don't forget

years with kids count double for anniversaries.

by MobiusKlein on Sep 3, 2007 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Rocktopus on Sep 3, 2007 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ice cream!

Funny you should say that ... my first impression was that Blez was buying ice cream for all of us. Go Blez!

by wedge on Sep 3, 2007 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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.

DiNardo: Hey Kurt, do you eat babies? Suzuki: Yes.

by Amnesiac727 on Sep 3, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Something to make us very happy...

I can has Miguel Cabrera?

So it goes.

by jeepers on Sep 3, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Kudos to the wife!!!

I love it when people reach personal goals like that.

by UncleLeo on Sep 3, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What's the surprise?

I hate the suspense!
and congrats to Mrs. Blez!

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 3, 2007 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll take a stab at the surprise.

Scenario A- BB just called to say that we are trading Chavez and Crosby for A-Rod but it won't be announced until after the season.

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.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 3, 2007 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'll take option #1.

That time share idea of Nico's must've panned out. (w)

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 3, 2007 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ooooh, ooooh, I'll take the money

please, Bob!

by OldhamA on Sep 3, 2007 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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?

by easyraider on Sep 3, 2007 2:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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 :-)

DiNardo: Hey Kurt, do you eat babies? Suzuki: Yes.

by Amnesiac727 on Sep 3, 2007 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You guys notice that the ads are gone?

Could that be the "surprise"?

DiNardo: Hey Kurt, do you eat babies? Suzuki: Yes.

by Amnesiac727 on Sep 3, 2007 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If any of you have the WGN

Esteban Loazia in Dodger blue with a 9 run lead, still balks someone!!

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 3, 2007 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

he also won his first start with them

by OaklandSi on Sep 3, 2007 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

weird

by gotgreen on Sep 3, 2007 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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.

by Soaker on Sep 3, 2007 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Loaiza

dealing the ultimate "cojito" cheese........nice!

Go Pass The Bong Budleiser!

by mrod on Sep 3, 2007 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

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).

by OaklandSi on Sep 3, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

AHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!

AHHHHHHH!!!

"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 Sep 3, 2007 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs