Matt Holliday's Dad to NYTimes

by MaineAthletic on Nov 11, 2008 6:13 PM PST Comment 76 comments

Interview published yesterday: “We wanted him to come to the East Coast so we could get some sleep at night,” he said. “It’s just a different channel on the package for me.”

This guy was vocal about his desire to have his son with the Yankees, but I take this comment as a bit of an insult. He could have at least mentioned that he's looking forward to visiting one of the world's great metropolitan areas and to following the third most successful franchise in baseball history or something along those lines. Maybe I just like seeing the A's praised as in the aftermath of the Ellis contract.

Thoughts?

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My thought is that I hope Matt Holliday doesn't pick his team based on old people needing to go to sleep.

by thejd44 on Nov 11, 2008 6:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I really dislike old people.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Nov 11, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Well geez, who doesn't?

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 Nov 11, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Anyone who cites "experience" as a good thing

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

by WaddellCanseco on Nov 11, 2008 8:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Brian Sabean.

by mikev on Nov 11, 2008 10:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

It's

called DVR, old man. Use it.

by what_the_crap on Nov 12, 2008 8:43 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Pfft. Those dern old people.

I thought Holliday was from one of the southern states though?

This.

by Blicks on Nov 11, 2008 6:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

There are southern states in the Eastern Time Zone, yeah?

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Nov 11, 2008 6:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

There are. I live in one.

I was thinking he was directly alluding to NY.

This.

by Blicks on Nov 11, 2008 6:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, check

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Nov 11, 2008 9:16 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

What's wrong with the truth?

I don’t need Matt Holliday’s dad sucking up to Oakland. He’s just here to play baseball, it’s not going to hurt my feelings if his dad wants him to be closer.

by Rocktopus on Nov 11, 2008 6:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I can't handle the truth

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

by WaddellCanseco on Nov 11, 2008 8:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think Holliday would be a good closer

but I guess if Ziggy and Devine take a turn for the worse we can give him a shot. Whatever his dad wants.

by GeorgiaBoy on Nov 12, 2008 9:06 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

When I saw the title, I thought Matt Holliday's dad

had been traded to the New York Times. I was curious to learn what dad got in return. A year’s subscription? Answers to the crossword puzzle before the first edition is delivered? Maureen Dowd?

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 Nov 11, 2008 6:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

+ 1/2

I thought the dad was a displaced LA Times staffer who was exchanged to the NYT for a copy editor and a beat reporter to be named later.

by PositionPlayerProd on Nov 11, 2008 6:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Please let it be Bill Kristol

Thanks for tomorrow 'cause I've had enough

by andeux on Nov 11, 2008 6:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

lols

snicker

"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagine such events unfolding!" Bill King

by Buck Turgidson on Nov 11, 2008 8:48 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yeah.

admittedly not the best title. or really a very important topic.

by MaineAthletic on Nov 11, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess I gave you too much credit, heh

I thought it was an intentional takeoff on “Matt Holliday to the A’s” reports…

"Sweeney's a white Andre Ethier."--a white, drunk Billy Beane

by Cutthemullet on Nov 12, 2008 4:16 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Holliday probably isn't thrillled

to be coming to Oakland. It’s a notoriously cheap organization…so his parents are probably not too thrilled either. Still, he could have put a happier face on it.

by IM4Oakgal on Nov 11, 2008 6:49 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Right. We have to be not cheap.

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

by WaddellCanseco on Nov 11, 2008 8:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Actually, if he knows even a little bit about Oakland, he's probably thinking it might not be so bad.

He’s going to have a very good chance at making the playoffs again.

by mikev on Nov 11, 2008 10:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I figure CarGon becomes ...

an extra base hitting machine for the Rockies at their park…and Holliday is probably worried about the huge foul territory at the Coli killing his BA.

by IM4Oakgal on Nov 11, 2008 6:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, Oakland isn't the ideal destination for a hitter in a contract year

"Sweeney's a white Andre Ethier."--a white, drunk Billy Beane

by Cutthemullet on Nov 12, 2008 4:20 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

We care about Poppa Holliday why?

If he was Doc Holliday, then I’d mind my manners.

The monster at the end of this blog.

by grover on Nov 11, 2008 7:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Because we are obsessed with Hollidays...

Count the threads my friend…

by IM4Oakgal on Nov 11, 2008 7:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I still don't know what to get Matt for Christmas.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 11, 2008 7:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

How about a hooker?

And no, that was not a reply to your comment.

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 Nov 11, 2008 7:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Blackmail to lower the price of an extension?

I like it.

The monster at the end of this blog.

by grover on Nov 11, 2008 7:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oooooh...

Then how about a dead hooker?

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Nov 11, 2008 7:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

A the ultimate replacement hooker

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

by WaddellCanseco on Nov 11, 2008 8:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Did you happen to look in the back of my truck?

by mikev on Nov 11, 2008 10:21 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You got one on you?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 11, 2008 7:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Define "on"

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 Nov 11, 2008 8:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

When you walk

Does it hurt?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 11, 2008 8:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

LOL

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Nov 11, 2008 8:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I usually get standed at first base,

but otherwise no, not really.

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 Nov 11, 2008 8:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Drat

So you don’t have one on you. Hookers generally won’t leave you stranded at any base, let alone first. Unless you came up a little short.

Or had no money.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 11, 2008 8:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Then obviously you have no value at all

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on Nov 12, 2008 1:13 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Thank you folks for this kind thread about

prostitute corpses. This is the kind of thing that was so sorely missed during the dreadful dog days of ’08.

Maybe if Holliday turns this offense around, we can move on to other family friendly topics like body disposal, the Colosseum hot dogs, and how to combine the two for maximum concessions profit.

"I have more questions after these."-WaddellCanseco

by Gaijin_Suketto on Nov 12, 2008 1:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

As long as the convo includes Hot Pants Day

Did I just type “convo”?

Gah. Next, it’ll be “linky”.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 12, 2008 1:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Secretly you love "Greggles" and "linky."

Don’t even try denying it. You know it’s true.

by whiteshoes40 on Nov 12, 2008 1:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 12, 2008 2:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I was surprised that you didn't suggest...

a goat.

by IM4Oakgal on Nov 11, 2008 11:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Apparently, Mr. grover is an educated man

Now I really hate ’im.

Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.

by Joey C. on Nov 11, 2008 9:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I know Ike

Let’s have a spelling contest

by jeffro on Nov 12, 2008 8:03 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I like Ike!

Ike For President!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Nov 12, 2008 9:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

also,

the potential move to freemont could dampen good feelings upon being acquired by the A’s. no offense to residents but if i had to wear freemont on my chest i’d be less than happy.

by MaineAthletic on Nov 11, 2008 9:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Whereas "Oakland" is known throughout the land as a city on a hill

Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.

by PaulThomas on Nov 11, 2008 9:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

lol

"Sweeney's a white Andre Ethier."--a white, drunk Billy Beane

by Cutthemullet on Nov 12, 2008 4:24 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

or they know it from this...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWOsbGP5Ox4

(about 1.20 in)

still, what’s not to love?

BB should send scouts to watch cricket players.

by alea iacta est on Nov 12, 2008 9:29 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Residents of Fremont probably wouldn't like it, either.

Ray: "How fun is it to be up here playing in the Big Leagues?"
Gio: "It's *SUPER* fun!!!"

by Poppy on Nov 11, 2008 9:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

They wish they were as free as those who live in Freemont.

by whiteshoes40 on Nov 11, 2008 9:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

yea caught myself on that error just as i posted

by MaineAthletic on Nov 11, 2008 9:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

me too.

Since, it’s Fremont, not Freemont.

by LoneStranger on Nov 11, 2008 9:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oh, and Holliday might get his wish to go to NY sooner rather than later.

by LoneStranger on Nov 11, 2008 10:00 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I don't know if father is speaking for son...

"Sweeney's a white Andre Ethier."--a white, drunk Billy Beane

by Cutthemullet on Nov 12, 2008 4:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

blah is this another papa giambi situation

wanting is son on the yankees lol

its 2008 buddy, buy a tivo/dvr…deal with it

by Asfan4ever723 on Nov 11, 2008 10:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Let's boo Papa Giambi this spring...

"I have more questions after these."-WaddellCanseco

by Gaijin_Suketto on Nov 12, 2008 1:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I am sure a deal could be arranged

Sending Holliday to the Yankees in a trade.

by apilgrim on Nov 12, 2008 1:19 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

For Bill Kristol?

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

by WaddellCanseco on Nov 12, 2008 3:01 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Christ no...

by jeffro on Nov 12, 2008 8:04 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I, for one, am looking forward to a seven-month Holliday Season.

I’m sure this must’ve been done by now, and I’ll be referred to it in reply, but I’m not checking 1500 comments just to avoid posting one.

Feel free to hate me ‘cuz I’m curmudgeonly — just stay the fark off my lawn.

The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus

by The Dogfather on Nov 12, 2008 7:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

He's just telling the truth

And I for one totally understand. It’s not like he’s bad mouthing Oakland or anything. He’s just saying he would have liked to get some sleep. That is totally understandable in my opinion. Don’t expect the guy to walk on egg shells when it comes to speaking to the media. He’s just a regular guy..

by GusanoQuemador on Nov 12, 2008 9:03 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

he can sleep when he's dead

Beane's World!! Excellent!!! Rock On, Beane! Rock On, Geren!

by Satchmo22 on Nov 12, 2008 11:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sleeping is so overrated

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 12, 2008 11:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sleep has a negative VORA, for most Activities.

Did I do that right?

The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus

by The Dogfather on Nov 12, 2008 11:53 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, what was that?

I fell asleep. It felt great. Perhaps I was wrong.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 12, 2008 1:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

sleep...

that’s where I’m a pirate!

"I have more questions after these."-WaddellCanseco

by Gaijin_Suketto on Nov 12, 2008 1:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

when u're dreaming

u can’t even imagine yourself on a better team than the pirates? i understand why u hate sleeping.

"Length matters, and if anyone tells you otherwise they're just trying to spare your feelings."-green star oakland

by F171615 on Nov 12, 2008 7:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I'm always on the Nationals

It sucks. Really, it just sucks.

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 Nov 12, 2008 7:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs