Open Game Thread: Playoffs Day Two
Final Score: Rays 6, White Sox 4
Series: Rays lead 1-0
Next Game: Tomorrow at 3:00 PM
South Side Sox
DRays Bay
Longoria sewed this game up nicely with an incredible rookie performance, boasting two homeruns and three RBI's, as the Rays hang on to beat the White Sox to take the first game of the series.
Brewers vs. Phillies - 3:00PM
C.C. Sabathia v. B. Meyers
Dodgers vs. Cubs - 6:30PM
Billingsley v. Zambrano
Go baseball! And I think it's safe to say, GO RAYS!!!!
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And I think it’s safe to say, GO RAYS!!!!
With AssJack on the Sox, no way should any AN’er be pulling for them.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
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Oct 2, 2008 12:46 PM PDT
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If the Sox playel BoSox/Slegna, you'd be telling a completely different story
Now with 100% more Canuck.
by Blicks on
Oct 2, 2008 12:52 PM PDT
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Absolutely true
We’ll see next round, but hopefully AssJack and company will be watching with us.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
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Oct 2, 2008 12:55 PM PDT
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Question: Would anyone here trade Ryan Sweeney for Nick Swisher?
I know I sure as hell would. Wonder if Kenny W would?
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Oct 2, 2008 12:47 PM PDT
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i brought it up a few days ago
certain people were not into the idea. apparently swisher isn’t cute enough.
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
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Oct 2, 2008 12:48 PM PDT
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That's exactly it.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:09 PM PDT
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It's very strange
that Swisher went from a pitcher’s park to a hitter’s park and saw all of his stats take such a plunge.
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Oct 2, 2008 12:51 PM PDT
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admin folks couldn’t just move the current game thread to the front page?
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
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Oct 2, 2008 12:47 PM PDT
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Believe me, you did not want me doing that.
Last time, it went shooting off into space and I haven’t seen the comments yet.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Oct 2, 2008 12:52 PM PDT
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The utter stupidity of the Swisher talk in the other thread should have the entire thing blown up
I can’t believe how many people were just flat-out wrong about him in there.
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Oct 2, 2008 9:28 PM PDT
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Longoria is awesome
I love that manboy.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 12:49 PM PDT
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haha i love that manboy. Niiiiice! I love him too :) Glad I wore my Longoria jersey today. The guy is a hell of a natural talent. He is so fun to watch play! Let’s go Rays :) Only AL team that I can even staaaand that is playing in this postseason!
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Oct 2, 2008 1:20 PM PDT
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Oh, and I think it's safe to say
This is the most exciting post-season game so far.
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Oct 2, 2008 12:51 PM PDT
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I LOVE IT!
And I have a CLEAR favorite…makes a difference.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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Oct 2, 2008 12:52 PM PDT
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Yep
It’s not as exciting as when the A’s were in the play-offs a few years back. But I am so glad to actually care about one of the teams and the outcome of the series.
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Oct 2, 2008 12:55 PM PDT
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Doesn't have anything better to do.
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Oct 2, 2008 12:53 PM PDT
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No joke...can can you blame them?
His replacement has a 3-run bomb.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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Oct 2, 2008 12:54 PM PDT
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Sounds like something my mom would've hit me for doing, if she caught me in the act
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
by doctorK on
Oct 2, 2008 12:56 PM PDT
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Weird
I was just going to say that.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 12:59 PM PDT
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As bad as Uribe's goatee?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on
Oct 2, 2008 12:59 PM PDT
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That's pretty bad too.
AJ’s is worse, though, just because it’s AJ.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:01 PM PDT
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exactly. Everything about him is worse..just because he is AJ
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Oct 2, 2008 1:20 PM PDT
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GO RAYS!
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on
Oct 2, 2008 12:57 PM PDT
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I want a Longoria shirt
I don’t want to feel like a bandwagon fan though :(
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 12:58 PM PDT
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What in the blue bleeding hell was AssJack doing trying to steal?
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
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Oct 2, 2008 1:03 PM PDT
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A better nickname
but sadly he failed, so AssJack it stays.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 1:04 PM PDT
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This thread is too quiet
Stop working and pay attention to the game. I’m bored.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 1:07 PM PDT
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every body clap your hands
clapclapclapclapclapclapclapclap
by oakinboston on
Oct 2, 2008 1:08 PM PDT
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Barely have enough time to check Gameday every couple minutes.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on
Oct 2, 2008 1:10 PM PDT
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I'm laying in bed
Watching the game in HD, Ray would be so proud.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 1:12 PM PDT
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Hey!
Why aren’t you at school young man?
by lynnzgal on
Oct 2, 2008 1:13 PM PDT
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I know!
I got out early, and practically ran from my class to my car to hear the start of the game.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 1:17 PM PDT
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Well no wonder you're bored.
Get a job!
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on
Oct 2, 2008 1:13 PM PDT
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No Dibs?
FAIL, says Ray!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 1:14 PM PDT
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I should go get some
that sounds absolutely delicious.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:16 PM PDT
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From tampabay.com
Pena update
Rays first baseman Carlos Pena left the game with what the team called “slightly blurred vision in his left eye” after scratching it at his home last night. A team spokesman said the injury is not considered serious and he is expected to play in Game 2 tomorrow.
Memo to Carlos Pena: Don’t use that new woodchipper without goggles again until after season. (I’m kidding. I have no idea how he scratched his eye).
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Oct 2, 2008 1:07 PM PDT
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Dan Johnson was teaching him how to use sunscreen.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:17 PM PDT
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Did anyone read Buster Olney this morning?
"• If the money can be worked out, a reunion of Jason Giambi with the Oakland Athletics might well happen in 2009. "
"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse
by kbtoyz on
Oct 2, 2008 1:12 PM PDT
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Speculation
albe, one that AN has been making for quite some time.
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by Zonis on
Oct 2, 2008 1:18 PM PDT
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Longo again!
What a day for him. 3/3 2 HRs 3 RBIs 2 Runs
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 1:16 PM PDT
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What a stud.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
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Oct 2, 2008 1:17 PM PDT
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Longo only pawn, in game of life
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
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Oct 2, 2008 1:17 PM PDT
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Amazing.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Oct 2, 2008 1:28 PM PDT
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Taking a nap in the clubhouse
currently dreaming about playing for the A’s again.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 1:23 PM PDT
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I want to see him tidying up the dugout, sweeping beneath players' feet.
Maybe knitting a sweater.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:24 PM PDT
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Wearing a French maid outfit
Would that make him cute enough?
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Oct 2, 2008 1:25 PM PDT
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In one of these, courtesy Ozzie

Move over, little dog, big dog is movin’ in
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
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Oct 2, 2008 1:26 PM PDT
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Lunch time!
Am I in the right place? I was seeing double-threads, and thought I was just seeing double. Especially after Longoria’s second at-bat.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on
Oct 2, 2008 1:23 PM PDT
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Am in the doghouse too?
You could have at least told me. A warning. Something.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:28 PM PDT
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Down boy
WAIT – I’ll get you a milkbone.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
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Oct 2, 2008 1:29 PM PDT
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I wonder if he likes yogurt.
My dog loves yogurt, carrots, and bread. She won’t eat lettuce, though.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:32 PM PDT
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I thought I could just hump your leg.
But that would probably be weird.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:30 PM PDT
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(not that there's anything wrong with that)
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
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Oct 2, 2008 1:31 PM PDT
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I seriously cannot type anymore
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:30 PM PDT
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Well, I can't read, either,
because I didn’t notice an error until I read it like five times.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:31 PM PDT
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Does that mean
“I” am not missed? Damn.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:31 PM PDT
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Freakin meetings
Just when the thread starting getting good, too.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
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Oct 2, 2008 1:31 PM PDT
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No? Are you coming back? You'll be back right?
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:32 PM PDT
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I hope David Price is their closer for this series
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:32 PM PDT
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I hope David Price is their closer for the next 2 series.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:34 PM PDT
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Next 3 Series?
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:36 PM PDT
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Screw it next 4 series
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:37 PM PDT
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Is this is an auction?
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:38 PM PDT
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This giant red umbrella commercial confuses me.
The commercial might be memorable, but I’ve already forgotten the company it’s for.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:34 PM PDT
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travellers insurance!
i love the big red umbrella and the dude in the bowler hat
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Oct 2, 2008 1:36 PM PDT
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it was so cute.
I was hoping it was a movie trailer somehow.
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
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Oct 2, 2008 3:09 PM PDT
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I had a link, but it didn't work so here
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20081001&content_id=3580249&vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak
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Oct 2, 2008 1:39 PM PDT
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Success?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:41 PM PDT
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imaaaa monnnnsterrrrrrr!!!
aaaaaaaaaaa!
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Oct 2, 2008 2:06 PM PDT
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Buster and a Rays thread...
I so love AN today.
hook slide:

"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
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Oct 2, 2008 3:10 PM PDT
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Hmmmm, this is odd.
I just opened my Quill box and in the bottom of the box is half of a clothespin.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:40 PM PDT
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Wow, I hadn't seen clips of those fights before.
That’s intense.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:40 PM PDT
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This Gonzo guy confuses me
Why should I listen to him? What makes his blog have any sort of significance in MLB? Who is he?
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Oct 2, 2008 1:44 PM PDT
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He's an actor.
He’s on Reaper currently. Also played in Coach Carter.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:46 PM PDT
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He's better than Dame Cook.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
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And Frank Caliendo
stupid stupid Frank.
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i miss swish

'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
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Oct 2, 2008 1:44 PM PDT
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what the...
Is that real? Oh, Swish.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:47 PM PDT
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ok ok last one, but swish and dye? this is all kinds of awkward

'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
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Oct 2, 2008 1:47 PM PDT
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didn't work for me
I’m interested in what it is though.
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http://lh3.ggpht.com/_3CP-KUXinA4/SA5peu468kI/AAAAAAAABQc/xwfVj2PluRw/Swisher,+Nick,+Dye,+Jermaine.jpg
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
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Oct 2, 2008 1:48 PM PDT
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Hahah
wow, can’t even begin to figure out what is going on here.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:50 PM PDT
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i just highly appreciate swishes face...its priceless
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
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Oct 2, 2008 1:53 PM PDT
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Back to work, gANg
Shit.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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I could see the confusion, though.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:50 PM PDT
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Or CJ, whatevs
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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Oct 2, 2008 1:51 PM PDT
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I agree with hitting him
but he should have hit him in the head.
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C'MON BULLPEN RAYS!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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Oct 2, 2008 1:55 PM PDT
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juan uribe
jesus, must every member of the white sox have ridiculous facial hair?
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
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Oct 2, 2008 1:55 PM PDT
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I’m just stopping by to say that Evan is amazing and I <3 him.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:56 PM PDT
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Tense situation.
Need an Indian accent.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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Oct 2, 2008 1:57 PM PDT
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Oooh, fight! Fight!
Foul-mouthed kids.
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Oct 2, 2008 1:58 PM PDT
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what the hell is cabrera even angry about?
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
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woo!
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
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Oct 2, 2008 1:59 PM PDT
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Wow.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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Oct 2, 2008 2:00 PM PDT
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What's happening!
This is when Gameday is not so hot.
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Oct 2, 2008 2:00 PM PDT
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Balfour and Cabrera were yelling at each other
for some unknown reason. Cabrera struck out swinging… Balfour was pleased.
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Oct 2, 2008 2:01 PM PDT
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Don't know what was going on
but Balfour would have been better off quietly taking his win in that battle back to the dugout.
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DAMN, what a performance!!!!!
You’ve got to me kidding me! Bases loaded, one out, and Balfour strikes out TWO PEOPLE to keep the lead. AWESOME!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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And told Cabrera to go sit the f*** down.
THAT was awesome.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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haha
sure was awesome! Sucks to be Cabrera…gonna pop off out the mouth and not even back it up with anything. Great job Balfour!!!
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Oct 2, 2008 2:05 PM PDT
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Did he really say that?
Now with 100% more Canuck.
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Oct 2, 2008 4:59 PM PDT
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lets go, brother of Justin
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
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Oct 2, 2008 2:03 PM PDT
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or not
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
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How awesome would it be if Evan hit another HR right now?
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Evan betta', dum dum dum
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
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too awesome
i love watching that man trot around the bases lol
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they smarted up, and are going to walk him
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
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eh i would have walked him too lol
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I should have ordered myself a Longoria shirt/jersey when he was drafted. But I guess I couldn’t really since I didn’t know what number he’d be.
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Oct 2, 2008 2:07 PM PDT
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that's how I felt when...
Larish was drafted by the Tigers. but I’m glad I didn’t because he’s changed his number about a million times since he’s been up/down.
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
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Oct 2, 2008 3:07 PM PDT
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you're like the sir mix-a-lot of small ball.
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
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Oct 2, 2008 2:12 PM PDT
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I can deal with the A’s not stealing though, because I dislike getting caught stealing almost as much as I like when they’re successful lol
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Lol i got mine as soon as he did get himself a number lol him and Ryan Sweeney. The moment i found out their numbers i had jerseys and shirts done
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i wish we had longoria...i'd trade chavez and a lifetime supply of ice cream for him
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
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Oct 2, 2008 2:08 PM PDT
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lol it’s not too laaate! do it! Ok…wow I love Chavy..LOVE him..but I wish we had Longo too!
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Oct 2, 2008 2:09 PM PDT
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and a lifetime supply of ice cream..that’s the best deal i’ve ever heard
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Haha!
My Gameday pictures are stuck on Balfour and Cabrera.
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I went and took a shower
don’t know what happened to everyone else.
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I thought my AN was broken :( It got very quiet.
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Oct 2, 2008 2:33 PM PDT
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I may have misprogrammed the meteor to hit NorCal.
Although I hope that’s not the case… if it is, this very well might be my last comment.
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Oct 2, 2008 2:36 PM PDT
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COME ON!
I thought we gave you the precise coordinates of Angel stadium.
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Oct 2, 2008 2:37 PM PDT
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i do not like you mr. konerko
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on
Oct 2, 2008 2:34 PM PDT
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How far has Swish fallen?
Dwayne Wise starting over him in the playoffs, not to mention Quentin is out, so he’s down on the depth chart…bring him back
McGwire belongs in the Hall so put him there
by streetisclosedin08 on
Oct 2, 2008 2:39 PM PDT
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seriously, how much could the sox actually want for him? if we could trade for him
for a decent package, i might be inclined to do it. he’s kinda like jack cust light.
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on
Oct 2, 2008 2:42 PM PDT
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LOL
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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 2, 2008 2:39 PM PDT
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Whoa.
I bet Wheeler wishes he would’ve given him the walk now.
by whiteshoes40 on
Oct 2, 2008 2:42 PM PDT
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ken griffey used to be the MAN too...how the mighty have fallen
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on
Oct 2, 2008 2:43 PM PDT
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He is about to turn 39.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on
Oct 2, 2008 2:45 PM PDT
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ya but randy johnson is turning like 100 soon
and that didn’t slow him down any
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on
Oct 2, 2008 2:50 PM PDT
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swisher sighting!
on deck with 2 outs.
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 2, 2008 2:48 PM PDT
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Game over!
Rays win! Rays win! Rays win!
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 2:49 PM PDT
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So I have to say I am pretty happy with the results of each first game.
by drmmerchk on
Oct 2, 2008 2:49 PM PDT
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Yeah Rays!!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Oct 2, 2008 3:01 PM PDT
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I just slept through half my evening class.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
by Blicks on
Oct 2, 2008 3:04 PM PDT
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YES!!!!!!!
I am so excited at least one of my teams is in the playoffs. I love the Rays. great game :) I had to watch the first part at the gym and it was so hard not to throw my arms up and cheer on the elliptical. the person next to me was a little bit scared for my mental health. luckily I watched innings 4-9 at home where I could be as insane as I wanted to be without feeling judged ;) my boy Kazzy is pitching tomorrow. I can’t wait. years of rooting for these lovable losers and it’s finally paying off! but I’m torn between being excited by the new fans and being annoyed by the bandwagoners. ah well :\
"Every day is a new opportunity. You can build on yesterday's success or put its failures behind and start over again. That's the way life is, with a new game every day, and that's the way baseball is." -Bob Feller
by Christine on
Oct 2, 2008 3:05 PM PDT
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Brewers with the bases loaded
in the first with only one out
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 3:14 PM PDT
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FAIL, Brewers.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 3:18 PM PDT
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It's okay. CC's got grit.
He doesn’t need run support.
by whiteshoes40 on
Oct 2, 2008 3:21 PM PDT
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I'm craving hot dogs.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 3:23 PM PDT
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Maybe the Philly Phanatic will shoot one your way.
by lynnzgal on
Oct 2, 2008 4:48 PM PDT
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Holy hell.
Shane was at third before the ball even hit the ground.
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by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 3:24 PM PDT
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they dont call him the flyin hawiian for nothing
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on
Oct 2, 2008 3:26 PM PDT
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I like these Phillies unis better than the ones they were wearing yesterday.
by whiteshoes40 on
Oct 2, 2008 3:25 PM PDT
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What is everyone watching the game, and I have to work? :-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Oct 2, 2008 3:28 PM PDT
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There is a person behind the screen...
second row, first seat on the left side… wearing a white hat…. It very well could be Cousin Itt.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 3:33 PM PDT
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The Addams family is into baseball?
I hope Uncle Fester is there too.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 3:35 PM PDT
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Go CC!
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on
Oct 2, 2008 3:35 PM PDT
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You spelled it right!
It’s no longer C.C.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Oct 2, 2008 3:41 PM PDT
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I saw CC on a Vallejo car dealership commercial
Reppin his hometown.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 3:36 PM PDT
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LEMURCONKERS!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 3:37 PM PDT
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Hahahaha!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Oct 2, 2008 3:42 PM PDT
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I could honestly care less about who wins this series.
Either way I don’t think they’ll be able to compete with the winner of Dodgers/Cubs.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 3:42 PM PDT
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how much less could you care? could you care a lot less?
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 2, 2008 3:45 PM PDT
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I could care more actually.
a lot more.
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Oct 2, 2008 3:48 PM PDT
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now i don’t know what to believe
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 2, 2008 3:53 PM PDT
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I don't either, just believe I don't care about this series.
Although I will watch it.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 3:57 PM PDT
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I heart the DH.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 3:45 PM PDT
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Is Sabathia on 3 days rest again?
It’s going to bite him in the ass sooner than later.
Go Milwaukee anyway.
May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.
by Trainman on
Oct 2, 2008 3:46 PM PDT
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They just answered that
4 straight start on 3 days rest.
I guess it was necessary to get to playoffs but it will also cost them and him IMO
May the Angels have only bad luck in the playoffs and anything bad goes as long as they lose, short of DEATH that is.
by Trainman on
Oct 2, 2008 3:48 PM PDT
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Phillies fans are dumb
Standing ovation for your shitty pitcher fouling off some pitches. congrats philadelphia, you’re dumb as hell.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 3:49 PM PDT
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I think they promted the crowd to "make noise"
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by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 3:49 PM PDT
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damnit
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 2, 2008 3:53 PM PDT
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Ouch
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 3:53 PM PDT
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That made me feel nothing
How can a series bring me no emotions!
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 3:54 PM PDT
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That was a grand slam home run, in case you were wondering.
by whiteshoes40 on
Oct 2, 2008 3:54 PM PDT
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lol I had to come back to AN for just such a comment.
by drmmerchk on
Oct 2, 2008 3:55 PM PDT
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[mute]
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 3:56 PM PDT
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from now on i'm going to call any bases-clearing hit a grand slam
“and it’s a grand slam double!”
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 2, 2008 3:58 PM PDT
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Should fly back to Hawaii
and leave CC alone.
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 3:58 PM PDT
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Looked like Howard was eating Myers' ear.
nom nom nom
by whiteshoes40 on
Oct 2, 2008 3:58 PM PDT
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I hope this game is full of offense and goes back and forth and has a dramatic finish! That would be fun.
by drmmerchk on
Oct 2, 2008 4:00 PM PDT
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Did Howard just nuzzle Myers' neck?
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 4:00 PM PDT
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What the hell is going on here?
Is there a Howard and Myers love affair going on?
by thesteve9x on
Oct 2, 2008 4:12 PM PDT
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I used to call him Werthless when he “played” for the Dodgers.
by drmmerchk on
Oct 2, 2008 4:13 PM PDT
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geeze, i step way for a few minutes, and the Phillies get score happy
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on
Oct 2, 2008 4:17 PM PDT
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C'mon Princess.
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
by pam5981 on
Oct 2, 2008 4:18 PM PDT
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Our post-season picks have all been perfect...
EXCEPT for the Brew Crew…FAIL
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Oct 2, 2008 4:20 PM PDT
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Complete FAIL so far.
At least it’s only half over. They could potentially turn it around. Though maybe the three days rest is finally catching up to CC.
Also – did Longoria have 3 HR? I thought 2 HR and 3 RBI…?
If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus
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Oct 2, 2008 4:24 PM PDT
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FAIL baseballgirl
That was actually a spelling error, since I know how many HR’s he hit:
I spelled “two” T-H-R-E-E.
Whatevs. :-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Oct 2, 2008 4:35 PM PDT
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I love bad batting stances

Counsell

me
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
by doctorK on
Oct 2, 2008 4:28 PM PDT
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Counsell’s batting stance bugs me so much and I’m not really sure why other than that it looks funny. I don’t understand how people develop really unique stances. Like, when in their lives do they think “I’m going to try this way, it’s more comfortable” and then they end up hitting better? Seems so strange to me haha
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Oct 2, 2008 4:30 PM PDT
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i think brad ziegler would like to argue
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on
Oct 2, 2008 4:35 PM PDT
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Unique pitching deliveries don’t bug me lol just batting stances.
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Oct 2, 2008 4:38 PM PDT
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In my case, it is simply because I'm not very good
(putting it mildly)
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
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Counsell looks like he's going to whack the plate with his bat.
Funny that Kendall’s catching in that pic.
by whiteshoes40 on
Oct 2, 2008 4:33 PM PDT
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Well, that certainly wasn't the CC we saw on Sunday.
Brewers have a lot of work to do.
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Oct 2, 2008 4:38 PM PDT
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maybe he needed less rest
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on
Oct 2, 2008 4:40 PM PDT
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See: Red Sox circa 2003, 2004, 2007
It can be done.
Although I far from enjoyed 2003 and 2007 (and 2004, because it led to the development of Sawx Nation)
Now with 100% more Canuck.
by Blicks on
Oct 2, 2008 4:47 PM PDT
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Oh, I know it can be done.
It just usually happens to be done by teams I dislike. Stupid Red Sox.
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I will pretend to passionately dislike the Brewers
since I was rooting for(and picked, especially with pitching matchups concerned) the opposition all those years with the exception of 2004 (Yanks v. Sox- although I picked the Yanks to win that one).
Now with 100% more Canuck.
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Oct 2, 2008 4:57 PM PDT
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Thread is dead.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
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I think fake_AlaskaA is cooking
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Oct 2, 2008 5:34 PM PDT
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I just made pasta sauce,
now I’m hungry!
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Oct 2, 2008 5:57 PM PDT
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That was a lovely nap.
I’m ready for game 3 now!
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 6:00 PM PDT
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I've also been waiting for Dodgers-Cubs
just checking in on Philadelphia occasionally. One thing about all those A’s Division Series appearances earlier in the decade, they were all outstanding series from the competitive standpoint and there was rarely even a dull game. This series seems like a real snoozer, kind of like the times the Rangers played the Yankees in the late ’90’s.
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Sadly, they only got really exciting
after we took 2-0 leads. Granted, they were plenty exciting to us up to that point.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Oct 2, 2008 6:07 PM PDT
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Hmmm, not sure I agree
In 2000 and 2002 the first two games were split.
2001, the first two games had the whole “postseason at Yankee Stadium after 9/11” atmosphere.
2003 included the bunt-off in the first game. That was about as good a game as any baseball fan could ask for.
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That's what I get for writing before thinking
I was at Games 1 and 2 of the 2000 ALDS and I don’t recall anything terribly exciting about them (speaking only about the games, and from an objective point of view)
By contrast, the first two games of 2001 were pretty exciting, and not just for the 9/11 effect (though it helped).
Game 1 of the 2002 ALDS was a sloppy mess (and so I was I – drunk with too much sun), and Game 2 a 9-1 laugher.
Yes, the walk-off bunt was a beauty, but Game 2 was dominated by Zito (exciting for us).
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Oct 2, 2008 6:20 PM PDT
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Also being objective here
2000 had the story line of the who-the-hell-are-the-Green-and-Gold guys competing with the two-time defending World Champions from the Evil Empire. For non-A’s fans, the 2000 A’s had a little bit of 2008 Rays in them.
Yes, the 2002 ALDS was ugly, but you sensed that the teams were evenly matched, and it did come down to the last pitch.
I think the only real ALDS stinker for the impartial fan was the 2006 series vs. the Twins. Once the A’s beat Santana, it seemed like all the air came out of the Twins.
by Soaker on
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I can agree with you on that
On all accounts.
We cared the shit out of the Yankees two years in a row. Damn shame we couldn’t close one of them (or both). A part of me feels like that impacted the 2002 and 03 series more than we care to admit.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Oct 2, 2008 6:36 PM PDT
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We scared, not cared.
I need to go home.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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yes, i thought so too on my "good days" when I
was recovering after those two series over the years…..with the Byrnes – Tejada fiasco sending me over the edge.
alaska A (now in Colorado)
by ak_A on
Oct 2, 2008 6:44 PM PDT
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Game 1 of the '03 ALDS
was the first (and only) playoff game I saw in person. It was absolutely amazing.
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Oct 2, 2008 6:21 PM PDT
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I set a record by seeing the A's lose playoff games
in Game 1 (‘02), Game 2 (’00), Game 3 (‘01), Game 4 (’00), and Game 5 (’03).
I was at wins in Game 1 (‘00 and ’03), so I’m not a total jinx. Just partial.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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Oct 2, 2008 6:23 PM PDT
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BTW, not disagreeing with you
Just seeing how good my memory was.
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It's a shame
Milwaukee is about to see it’s season go bye-bye. I kind of wanted to see what Prince would do for an encore.

I'm here to talk about the past.
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Please stop posting that photo.
It is deeply disturbing.
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by Jennifer on
Oct 2, 2008 6:08 PM PDT
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Has C.C.'s arm officially fallen off yet?
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LET'S GO DOD-GERS
We need a new game thread, btw.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
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okay, baseball. i have my ex governor on in the background.
alaska A (now in Colorado)
by ak_A on
Oct 2, 2008 6:22 PM PDT
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[grabs popcorn]
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
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