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Open Game Thread: ALCS Game Four (cont'd)

The_baby_tiny by salb918 on Comment 500 comments

David Ortiz BJ Upton, postseason clutch god: .303/.378/.818.

This is no ordinary ALCS.

This is your ticket to baseball heaven.

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I found it!

Do I win a prize?

by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oooh, a secret thread.

So much white space! Is there a blizzard?

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I <3 This Game

"With 16-year-old Dominican righty Michel Inoa in tow, Gio Gonzalez improving at Triple-A and lefty Brett Anderson carving up Double-Abatters along with Simmons and Trevor Cahill, Oakland’s pitching depthis officially the envy of baseball." - BaseballAmerica.com

by Syphon on Oct 14, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow. This really is kind of pathetic, but I still love it.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't insult my threads like that.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, I said I still love it.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The A’s 2008 yearbook is hysterical. If y’all don’t already know it backwards and forwards, I will regale you with tidbits. If you do already know it, I’ll keep it to myself.

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hokay, tidbits!

Ryan Sweeney:
After the game, I: “Call my parents”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering if my in-laws are awake at that time.

We’re in the same time zone. It’s wreelll late when games are over.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Justin Duchscherer:

My teammates give me the hardest time about: “My chest being small”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's no Lenny DiNardo

Thanks for tomorrow 'cause I've had enough

by andeux on Oct 14, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bwahahahahahaha

Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?

by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a girl.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dana Eveland

If I wasn’t a baseball player, I would be a: “Trash man”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bobby Crosby

My hidden talent is: “I can crack my ears”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did a DLD with some of the Yearbook stuff.

Link

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What am I supposed to do, cross-reference your DLD from April and make sure stuff isn’t already in that before I post it?!

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

No, I was just linking it to show my favorite parts. I wasn’t trying to stop you. :)

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just read the article on Andrew Brown that was linked in that DLD.

He sounds awesome. I like this part:

Their chess-playing has attracted so much notice that one teammate – they’re not sure who, but they have a guess – has begun hiding pieces, which then are discovered in odd places. The kings remain missing, so they’re playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. “Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves,” Brown explained. “That’s good enough to be king.”

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a big hit.

I think that was my sig awhile back.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack Cust

If I wasn’t a baseball player, I would be: “A basketball player.”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark Ellis

My teammates give me the hardest time about: “My nose”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Huston Street

People say I look like: “A Jewish rabbi”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...is there a goyisha kind?

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Sweeney

One word my mother would use to describe me is: “Loving”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's so adorkable.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This all sounds like a joke, but it isn't

Joe Blanton:

My first job was: “Never had one”
I wish the clubhouse was stocked with: “Recliners”
After most games I: “Go home and watch TV”
My hidden talent is: “I don’t have one”
My least favorite exercise is: “Long distance running”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think they accidentally interviewed Homer Simpson

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bobby Crosby:

People say I look like: “Harden”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Speaking of untrue look-a-likes,

I was told yesterday that I look like Anne Hathaway. I have brown hair… does that make us twins?

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also speaking of untrue look-a-likes:

Mark Ellis
People tell me I look like: “Justin Timberlake”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's telling him he looks like Justin Timberlake?

I hope he took that as an insult. Timberlake SUCKED at the Espys.

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 14, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But he looked good.

Wait, what I am saying?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aren't you a guy?

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 14, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last time I checked.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Justin Duchscherer

The one thing I have to do on gameday is: “Use the restroom”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's a restroom on Gameday?

It must not be enabled for Safari.

by Englishmajor on Oct 14, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you think you get to change camera angles to get a better view? And does it show you the trajectory?

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Andrew Brown

The one current or former player that I would most like to have as a teammate is: “Justin Duchscherer”

Everyone, in unison: “Awwwwww”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Santiago Casilla

If I were stranded on a desert island, the three things I’d bring would be: “My wife, my daughter, Dallas Braden”

by schmifty on Oct 14, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dallas can cook

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I assumed they could shave his hair for insulation

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm surprised you kept going with the joke(?).

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm a one-trick pony.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another pity strike

Come on! That was ball four.

by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is such a fun game!

Wheeeeee!!!!!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 14, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!!!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 14, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will be there in person to see it!

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 14, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like

I almost feel bad, because all my buds here at school are Red Sox fans.

But at the same time, to hell with the Red Sox.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Oct 14, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You gotta learn to take pleasure in the failings of your friends.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know you're right

These folks really need some thicker skin.

It’s almost like their team didn’t win it all just…..last…freaking….year.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Oct 14, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

'zackly.

And the Pats…and the Celts…

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In case you missed it

Excellent article about Fernando Perez in the NYT a while back. He might be the most literate ballplayer since Scott Hatteberg:

He is committed to pursuing this career, but just in case, he keeps his writing skills sharp by working on short prose and some personal essays on his laptop. He does not care about being published, and if he ever is he will do so under a pseudonym.

by Englishmajor on Oct 14, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I suggest Jairo Garcia

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Fernando Perez is pretty incredible.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Oct 14, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great article. I think he should be an A. Get it done, Billy.

I’m a fan of anyone who’s a fan of Annie Dillard.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't expecting this

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"Boston Massacre"

oooh, original.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love that they keep saying that the 2007 Red Sox

and the 2004 Red Sox have come back from 3-1 and 3-0 respectively. Except I doubt during those years they got owned by the Rays 9-1, 11-1 at home. DIDN’T THINK SO!

by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not by the Rays

but they lost Game 3 of the 2004 ALCS 19-8 at home.

Thanks for tomorrow 'cause I've had enough

by andeux on Oct 14, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn't my argument

but thanks for the research.

by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do bridesmaids dresses have to be so universally horrible?

I’m just sayin.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

To make the bride look good?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plus, it's a way to make sure that none of the guests show up dressed like the bridesmaids.

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because horrible bridesmaid dresses make the bride look better

And she runs it.

At least that’s my theory.

Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?

by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No. I used to plan weddings for a living. I've experienced enough bridezillas (and their moms) in my day.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would love to plan weddings!

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 14, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You really wouldn't.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. When the hell does Matthew McConaughey show up?

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The shoe is first.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think you gotta ditch zombie-boy first

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you try the beach?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OW!

I just shanked my shin on the corner of my bed! Damn you Anderson Cooper!

by lynnzgal on Oct 14, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Has anyone seen Religulous?

I’m seeing it in 40 minutes. Any good?

by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Give us a report tomorrow.

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 14, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I didn't see it

I went to a bar to celebrate the sux losing instead.

by thesteve9x on Oct 14, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of my birthday presents is tix to the game tomorrow

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 14, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow. You. Are. Lucky.

Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?

by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geez, how many birthday presents do you GET?!?!?

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha...

"I know they're the defending World Champs, but they are the whiniest team in baseball" -Rays announcers

by baseballgirl on Oct 14, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Say hi to

Cupcakes
Stairs
Honeycutt
Lopes

for us!

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Fenway faithful" my ass. Watch 'em stream out.

Steven King is probably reading, “The Girl Who Loved Justin Masterson.”

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bruins fans are die-hards

All the other Hub fans are frontrunners.

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

King has an article on EW.com about how TV ruined baseball.

But I didn’t read it. LOL

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually rather liked King's book about the 2004 season

But towards the end of it he wondered whether the Red Sox would now be loathed by the rest of the league the way the Yankees were. Wonder no more, Stephen.

by Englishmajor on Oct 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hard to keep track of them all.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My wife is watching with me.

This is her impersonating “Sharp Physics Professor”:

“I’m a douchebag. I have white hair. I’m an albino.”

Have I mentioned she’s a physicist?

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that guy is Whitey from

Me, Myself and Irene, only older.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ortiz is slow.

My goodness, even Jason Giambi would’ve tried for four.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny would've had a double.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big Papi deal.

by Englishmajor on Oct 14, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

qotm

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"as big papi unloads!"

kind of cringed when i heard that whilst in the kitchen.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Oct 14, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

good, give the stupid sox fans some hope before crushing them...

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

by xbhaskarx on Oct 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is the tieing run at the plate?

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pull him!

It’s getting too close!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Step aside, son.

Let me show you how it’s done.

[sob]

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

awesome.

Was that in Toronto?

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Home against the White Sox.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

05 or 06?

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

05

link

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, blast from the past.

That was awesome.

It makes me sad how players’ mug shots are automatically updated to their new teams. I didn’t really need to see Kots in a Sox hat in that article (especially because I can just look at my TV and see that).

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That play in Toronto was a single

where Kots faked the runner out and nailed his ass trying for second. Shudder.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweet.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had a bad experience at work.

Spectrometer isn’t working. Called tech support and got the usual run-around. “OK sir, we’ll open a ticket and someone will get back to you in the next 8 business hours.” What? My machine is broken now. I gotta get things done. I don’t sit by the phone all day. Call back to the parts department. Hey, can I get a part number? “We’ll have to transfer you to tech support and they can open a ticket for you.” GAH! GAH!

Finally I weaseled my way into actually talking to an applications engineer. Finally! But then it turned out that was the least helpful, least informed engineer ever. Does this sound like a power supply problem? “Weeeeellll…” Hello? Hello? “Yeeeaaaah, could be the power supply.” Pause. Long pause. “Not sure though. You should probably buy a new power supply.” How much? “$1000” Will that fix the problem? “Maaaaaybe.”

Ooof. Okay, thanks for the non-help. Can I get your name in case I have to call you back?

“Mark Ellis.”

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least you didn't get Crosby

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The real MaEl could probably use his unicorn power to fix the spectrometer.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He wasn't calling COMCAST.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's one of the two standard responses at my company's IT department

The other one is “Okay, try logging in with the username "admin” and the password “letmein”." And yet, they make us change passwords every 90 days….

by Englishmajor on Oct 14, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Power cycling does work for a lot of problems.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for ruining my COMCAST joke.

At least it was better than your joke.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Hello, Mr. Potatohead! Back doors are NOT a secret!"

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, he did.

I turned it off and then it wouldn’t turn back on again.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow

I just tuned into MLB.com – didn’t expect to see this score!

Are those Red Sox announcers, or are they just sounding sad for Bud Selig’s sake. Tampa versus Philadelphia when it could’ve been Cubs/Red Sox! What’s the media going to do???

"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey

by JJ on Oct 14, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who's winning?

God, I hope it’s the Rays. Please tell me it’s the Rays. Lie if you have to.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Rays aren't winning.

They’re DOMINATING. It’s awesome.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you lying?

No, I just checked. You’re not lying.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's not important enough to lie about?

Just curious.

Shit, burnt the corn.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Off the top of my head...

“Did you burn the corn?”
“Uh, no, it’s supposed to be like that. Special blackened corn.”

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow, you're good.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I kicked ass making dinner tonight.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My chicken is good

better than the corn.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Homemade salisbury steaks, mashed potatoes and gravy, corn.

It’s no wonder I’m so fat and sassy.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's possible that I love you.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tomorrow is homemade beef stew and corn bread.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pedroia's pretty short

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oops,

that’s what I meant.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Homemade chicken curry, Trader Joe's naan, salad, my wife's chocolate pudding,

and a bowl of Cinnamon Toast Crunch in the fourth inning.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My diet is a weird combination of "responsible family" and "starving college student."

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that would be awesome.

My chicken quesadilla is sounding kind of pathetic right now.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I burn those.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you use corn tortillas?

“Special blackened corn tortillas”

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep, I keep setting 'em up

And salb knocks ’em out of the park.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't have to.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You wouldn't anyway

You’re The Truth.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sal is former heavyweight prizefighter Carl Williams?

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Identity revealed.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

11-2

Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?

by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All you computer geniuses out there, I need some suggestions

I’m in a condo with a cable modem. I haven’t been able to log onto the internet using my wireless network since early yesterday. I have a hard time believing the service has been out that long (this isn’t Houston). I have cable and I have wireless, but no internet with or without wireless. I’m using someone else’s wireless connection now, but it’s really slow. I’ve unplugged the modem, rebooted the laptop and tried “repair” on windows network connections. I have no phone number for the cable company and no account number since I’m in temp housing. Any other ways for me to check if it’s on my end before I bug my landlady?

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Oct 14, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"You're in a condo with a cable modem"

That sounds like a really, really boring edition of Zork.

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

by Nick on Oct 14, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clank!

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

13

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

by xbhaskarx on Oct 14, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

will they call the game?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No mercy!

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Attention Red Sox:

HAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHHHHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAH

inhale

HAHHAHAAHAHHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAAHAHHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

by mikev on Oct 14, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

doubtful

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Call tech support

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will we hate the Rays in five years?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're probably looking forward to that

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The 70's A's LOVED being hated.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bash Brothers as well

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am afraid of that. I really like this team. Hopefully they blow the team up!

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Oct 14, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Goodness, BJ.

He scares me out there sometimes.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 14, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Almost makes me wish

this was happening to the Angels instead.

Nah.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather it was happening to the A's instead

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oooh.

Not sure. Yeah maybe you’re right. But at home?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure, you're still alive at 1-3

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Instead of home with 75 wins.

Thank you for opening my eyes.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Price on the roster? I want to see him throw!

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Oct 14, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did you see Game 1?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I was at my fiancee's grandparent's 50th anniversary.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Oct 14, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Call it a hunch

Red Sox will win this game.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't call that a hunch

They could win the series though.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what scares me.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well it's not the only thing.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I call it a bold, bold, bold prediction.

Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?

by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how many people here would hate me if it happened.

I mean, how many more people.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game or the series?

Carlos and Victor Zambrano have exactly the same number of career postseason wins. Who would have thought?

by Blicks on Oct 14, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The game.

Well, either.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's more than "everybody"?

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everybody +1

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap - seeing double

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

MUST HAVE TIMESTAMP.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're three minutes late

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everybody's unborn children?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's stepping out on IowaA'sfan?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you see the puppies?

And he said he had the best frisbee catching dogs ever.

by lynnzgal on Oct 14, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are they making Jackson a closer?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Only when they're up by 7+ runs.

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A's have no need for that position

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What if the other team scores -4 runs?

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did that on a date once.

Well, twice.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll have to call Mark Ellis and ask that question

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey look, I'm back in one piece.

What’s the score? Please say the Rays are winning!!!!!!

We're in a team-wide funk. ~Mark Ellis

by #14fan on Oct 14, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

13-4

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Oct 14, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why were you in pieces?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She was pushed?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where's Gil and Catherine?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Oct 14, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I find Catherine to be still hot after all these years

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Catherine?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RA?

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have that. In the lower back.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah. Just forces me to do yoga regularly.

Else I pay with pain.

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So did the Dodgers.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 14, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Death becomes her

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Soviet Russia death bec....oh

It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 14, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Children, until we have taught them better, will be perfectly happy with a seasonal round of games in which conkers succeeds hopscotch.

by salb918 on Oct 14, 2008 8:05 PM PDT