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Open Thread: NLCS Game Five (cont.)

5-1 Phillies after 6, as the Dodgers are gasping for air and Rafael Furcal is trying to become invisible.

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hola

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

AHH!!!!!

dont even mention that commercial here.

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Stupid reply button. WORK!!

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe you should toss it down the stairs

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

QOTM

That’s 3, #14fan

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought it was a good thing the computer survived.

You want me to kill that too?

{crash}

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

You miss your assistant, don't you.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I figured it out.

That show needs more Ryan Sweeney. Yes. I miss that boy.

by Kimberly on Oct 15, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Its my opinion,

That PR should make the costumes for the next hazing.

by lynnzgal on Oct 15, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heck yes.

That one drag queen challenge comes to mind.

by Kimberly on Oct 15, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

They would all need funny names like Hedda Lettuce or Anita Greencard.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

They should do a rookie hazing day challenge!

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

THAT would be awesome!

But they’d prolly do the Yankees. :-(

by lynnzgal on Oct 15, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gag

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

mmmmmm sweeney. I miss him..just not as much as i miss greg lol

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Awwww Ryannnnnn

I indeed miss him terribly. I also noticed that my cube wall has no Ryan. That’s awful. I will have to acquire some.

by schmifty on Oct 15, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow..its getting sad in here

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just miss the A's in general

Especially since Billy Beane is manager, and we won’t recognize the team come spring training. My poor unicorn…

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did I miss something?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

No.

I’m just predicting the inevitable.

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

When did he drop the general?

Did he make a bet with Geren and lose?!

by thesteve9x on Oct 15, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

i hate not recognizing the team. but i usually fall inlove with all the new random people

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

You might need to change your screen name next year.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

nooooooo i would be so heartbroken…but i like gio….lol

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, that was fast.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's what she said.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol nooooooo i wont change it that fast. i can’t do that to greg

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

HEY..back off. I want him AND greg lol

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cat. Fight.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pillow. Fight.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Where's mikev?

Somebody go check if he’s passed out on the floor.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah, my booze is too low class for him.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lite beer, huh?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's all about drinkability.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

hose water..works for me

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

He didn't say "hoe's" water.

{runs} ;)

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh my mistake. Sorry..guess you can’t drink me…

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Careful

don’t want you to hurt yourself running.

by thesteve9x on Oct 15, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

can’t run from me..i move fast

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

ooooooh pillow fight…get in your jammies ;) lol

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok. we can share : ) that was easy enough

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

i bet daric is giving ryan enough love

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

You mean staplehead?

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

McDonald is built like Manute Bol

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Haggis?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice. Victorino saves another Dodger error.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, that's pretty classless

The fans are cheering because that throw hit Victorino flush on the chest.

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, can't they just stick to leaving early?

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 Oct 15, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

uh, what did you expect, it's LA

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 15, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Frankly, I'm surprised they were paying enough attention to notice

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

This thread is not up to our usual standards, even with ilovegregsmith

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, we're totally Furcaling it.

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm not sure what you're talking about, but that is one link i refuse to click on.

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 15, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I clicked on it. I couldn't resist.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Was it...bad?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Was it...worse than Detroit?

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll not be getting that image out of my mind anytime soon

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Were you pro-thigh or anti-thigh?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh my!

The thighs of Rich Harden! Definitely pro!

by lynnzgal on Oct 15, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was impressed with them myself.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh… She mentioned his thighs are too thick for him to be considered as thin as Huddy – I agreed that they once were but they’re thinner now – But that photo is from May and they indeed look up to par there

by schmifty on Oct 15, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have to go eat dinner before I collapse

it’s only slightly burnt, thank you. 67MARQUEZ, keep me posted!

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Done and did.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mike Winters appears to have a fair amount of money

on the Phillies tonight.

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 Oct 15, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Or he just wanted to see the look on Kent's face

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

26 pitch inning

This is probably not the right thread to post that in though.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

What's an "inning"

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah this is the Project Runway thread.

It would help if this game was slightly less boring.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Time for Top Model!

Okay, I’m not really that excited about it. Kind of, though.

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 15, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Now I’m confused.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

About what?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Homosexual or heterosexual?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it wrong that I'm excited by this

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why that?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

You did.

Someone’s cranky.

Man, I remember when mine was two. It was really like having two kids at once.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

The 5 year old is being good, at least.

He came home early with a fever though.

Having 2 sick kids is the best EVAR.

by mikev on Oct 15, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can only imagine.

Enjoy those years though. THE BEST.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh they totally are, don't get me wrong.

It’s just that 2 straight hours of non-consoleable screaming make you want to gouge your eardrums out with an icepick or something.

But it’s awesome.

by mikev on Oct 15, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Screaming aside, you’re blessed.

Ah hell, even with.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've lost interest.

It got to be too much about Tyra.

by lynnzgal on Oct 15, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tyra is really dramatic.

I hate it when she says “And the next name I’m going to call… is…” Just say the name already!

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 15, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

i agree with you there!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I agree with using the REPLY function!

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's alive.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

barely.

Have a 2 year old melting down as we speak. He finally just quieted down a bit and is falling asleep.

by mikev on Oct 15, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Have the Angels been scouting him?

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Where?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

about what?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's on first.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or emu

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

i hate them. an ostrich tried biting me at the zoo. Ill roast one up and see if it taste like chicken!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm told it tastes more like bison

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm told they're not very delicious

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

that is pretty scary! very intense!!! did you fight back?!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

oooooooooh that’s awesome! I would have run too! Geese scare me. I’ll run from them! One of the kids I nanny for got to close and one snapped at her..so she punched in the head and told it NO BITING!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did it catch you?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

WE WANT TEH PIKSHURS.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's worth a scan and post.

I need to find them. I’m quite sure it was before I had a digital camera. Stay tuned.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 15, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lynn Swann?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eric Swann?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

You aren't a Visigoth by any chance, are you?

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ostragoth > Visigoth

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

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

Whatever, hun.

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hun > Tatar

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

More like really lean beef, or bison

It’s really, good, actually

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey my laptop is screwing up. It won’t let me do anything right. I hate it!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

join the club

Nick told me to throw mine down the stairs. Maybe it’ll work for you.

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, Faily McFailerson.

Time for a little redemption, huh?

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

or not

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know a woman named Felly

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I haven't gotten close enough to ascertain that

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

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

wouldn't it be blind smell test?

Or does he have to eat her to find out if she smells like jelly?

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yuck

I’d rather remain celibate. I want to be the first 50 year old virgin.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow…question of the night

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

QOTN?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's the question of the night?

Too many words. I’m confused.

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep, but this is going to be a link

I’m too lazy to copy and paste all of this over

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come on

You want Jennifer’s to be BETTER than yours?

Gotta do the work.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fine. Copy and paste it is.

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s the spirit!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

We're having a blind taste test

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

That sounds fun!!!

But some people’s taste buds suck. Big hairy animal vs. Fluffy bird. They can’t tell the difference?

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's happening in the game?

is it over, or did everybody forget about it?

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

What game?

…Oh it’s the top of the 9th.. 5-1 Phillies.

by thesteve9x on Oct 15, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's still on, but it's been over for a while.

Still 5-1 Phils.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dodgers...

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

theres a game?! i knew i was missing something

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

top o ninth ho hum

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Oct 15, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, your turn?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I saw my Dad today.

He rubs off.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

that was way too much info..thanks alot..

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's really your dad's private business, isn't it?

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

exactly..everyone likes rubbing things…but to mention your dad and rubbing..come on now

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

suuuuuuuure. of course you meant NOTHING by that right?!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

{adjusts halo}

Oops, wrong again.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah you are about as innocent as me over there. nice try anyways!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Innocent checking in!

by mikev on Oct 15, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha!

Ohhhhh! We want the butts! Gotta have those butts!

by lynnzgal on Oct 15, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why do women love butts so much?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

alot of guys really don’t have butts..so when you see a nice one..mmmm

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok so they have them..but they are flat and that ain’t cute!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

ugh that was for steve lol

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yahoo/AIM/ICQ

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Long distance.

I’m not paying for that shit.

by thesteve9x on Oct 15, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

hell no

ill see you when i get to cali

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol i expect a pillow when i get there

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

What is this 1972?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

i am just ready for the Rays game to be honest.

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck you, Fox. Fuck You.

The t.v. is now off.

I’ll turn it on when it’s safe again.

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Tomorrow sometime I assume.

They broke the teleprompter and it’s stuck on the word Gibson, it’s all they keep saying over and over.

by thesteve9x on Oct 15, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's safe

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

No they did not.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do NOT want to see Gibson HR ever again

one of the best reasons I can give for rooting for the Phillies in the NLCS

by OaklandSi on Oct 15, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Is the replay over?

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes...OK yes

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank you.

And, Fox? Fuck you. Again.

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hell, if they want to show dramatic homers

what about Pujols vs. Lidge?

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Is the game over yet?

I need to get back to my non-baseball life at some point tonight.

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

You have one? Cool.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude, it's October.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes, but it's not quite as fun when I can't watch it.

{Quotes Nick} FOX!!

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Call it a hunch

But I say the Phils take this one tonight.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

That's it?

It’s over?

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice end

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Congrats, Phils

But you should have at least made it interesting you assholes.

by thesteve9x on Oct 15, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah!

How dare you win handily!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really like Shane Victorino.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, you might bounce it

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay Phillies!

Yuengling and Tastykakes for everyone!!

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Was there a nice catch to end the game?

strikeout or anything? or was it just a boring one?

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Pop-up to the catcher.

Woohoo!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

for sure.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Oct 15, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who's gonna win the Stairs vs. Chadford showdown?

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Everybody gets good once they leave the A's.

Sigh….

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeremy Giambi didn't.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zito neither

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

*Edit* MOST people get good when they leave the A's.

Or at least this year.

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does anyone actually get better when they leave the A's

I guess Ludwick and Pena did, but that was 23 teams later

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

THIS. YEAR.

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Harden and Gaudin got worse

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mulder?

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ya Hudson too

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

QOTM

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

another one?!?!?!?!

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

XP

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was not that good of a thread, but it did have the occasional QOTM

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

'Bout four or five.

She’ll find ’em.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's a very high thread to QOTM ratio.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I smiled.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

What would you call that?

Snortle? That sounds like a pokemon.

by thesteve9x on Oct 15, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cheezed.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

while smiling, of course.

You better help me with this QOTM if you want anybody to even snicker while they read it. I’m doomed.

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah, we'll make some shit up if we have to.

But yeah if you need a partner for your project, I’m in.

Since I pushed you a little.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Piece of cake.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Felix?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blanton in the lockerroom checking out the champagne, wearing his red NL Champs t-shirt

Do t-shirts come in a “husky” size for grown-ups?

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Stairs and Blanton tilt the scales toward the Phillies.

Bradford and Pena

Kotsay and somebody..

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

"Tilt" the scales?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

get it....get it?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was thinking "crush" the scales

But I like your thinking.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

blanton is going to drink alcohol worth over $500 again

at least this time he doesn’t have to pay for it.

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 15, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I've drunk alcohol that cost over $500

It wasn’t really worth it.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

They seem so happy,

Too bad that Tampa has to kick their butt in the World Series

by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 15, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

or Boston

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I mean...stop.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

tampa!

how dare you say OR boston!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

It could still happen

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

i don’t like how you are talking now

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you not part of Red Sox Nation?

Not a Son of Sam Horn?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

red sox nation hurts me. It does. Living in RI..so painful. Ugh Ugh

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry. I forgot where you lived.

Have a grinder.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

mmmmmmmm its midnight. Too late for that but they are wicked awesome

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

And a coffee-milk

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol not wicked awesome. not to me. i know everyone here likes it but uuuuugh

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

they will be transformed into the FAILadelphia FAILies.

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 15, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Woo GO TAAAAAAAAMPAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes................ GO Rays

I see Philly getting their arses handed to them

May The Red Sox and all their fans get food poisoning and all collectively crap their pants

by Trainman on Oct 15, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree.

I believe the announcer also said he was the best looking 24 year old….I beg to differ.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Oct 15, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

he isn’t the best looking but he is cute

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Greg's jealous

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL greg knows he is the best looking guy…to me. Well, he doen’t know it. He should though!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I told him.

He smiled.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha sure thing!

i should tell him that..and so much more. hmm

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

ryan is beautiful. boy looks like a model. but theres something about greg that doe it for me :)

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's a Dale fan?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

ryan is dales biggest fan…for many many reasons im sure

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

i liiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiike COLE

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Bye people! see you next thread!

Since apparently I have to participate now to dig out all the funny comments. GO RAYS!

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

You can do it!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is she gone?

Poor thing. They’re gonna rip her to shreds. Good thing I’m not involved.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok, I came back.

Why I am I getting ripped to shreds? Is it to late for me to chicken out, in fear for my life?

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey!

You weren’t supposed to see that.

No, you’re good, really.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blabbermouth

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

No kidding.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, right. There goes my confidence, out the window.

I was right before; I AM DOOMED.

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sheesh

I’ll help. Add pics and stuff. They’ll love it.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not those kind.

Gotta keep it clean.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pixelate them!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Was Pixel hungry?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh.

Well, maybe another fan post?

by thesteve9x on Oct 15, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're on the ground floor, aren't you?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good luck, we're all counting on you

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

No.Way.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Have a nice 7 days off Phillies!

Why is the playoff schedule so damn spread out? Just get it over with!

by thesteve9x on Oct 15, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

What is this, Super Bowl week?

Insane.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed. It's frustrating.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Rocky" theme

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

by Nick on Oct 15, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

They need a new theme....Trading Places?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

This door is stuck.

Some help? A little help?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

{Slams door}

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Got a problem?

Just throw it down the stairs.

by thesteve9x on Oct 15, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Never

It’s become part of ANs snappy comeback program.

by thesteve9x on Oct 15, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't you mean reportoire?

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sure.

If you want to sound smarter than me.

by thesteve9x on Oct 16, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hilarious!

POTM!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

{dies}

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

DOTM!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

BOTM!

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

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 15, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF that didnt come out in the right place!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

All together

TWDS

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Oct 15, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL.

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

by pam5981 on Oct 15, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Computer problems again?

Did you throw it down the stairs like I told you to?

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

by #14fan on Oct 15, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol no i didn’t maybe i should. Yeah, I need a new laptop wicked bad

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

and you are willing to share Gio…so..you are the best…still sharing right? i don’t mind sharing!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

if sharing is what it takes to get a hottie..im happy to share

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

ya know what…yes. I will even share greg..only with you though. Cause you are pretty awesome!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 15, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

A POST GAME THREAD IS UP

It’s an interim thread, but enjoy.

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 Oct 15, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

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