Matt Holliday's Dad to NYTimes
by MaineAthletic on Nov 11, 2008 6:13 PM PST
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PrintInterview 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
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
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
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
There are southern states in the Eastern Time Zone, yeah?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
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.
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
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.
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
+ 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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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!!!"
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Apparently, Mr. grover is an educated man
Now I really hate ’im.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
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.
Whereas "Oakland" is known throughout the land as a city on a hill
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
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
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
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!!!"
yea caught myself on that error just as i posted
by MaineAthletic on Nov 11, 2008 9:54 PM PST up reply actions
me too.
Since, it’s Fremont, not Freemont.
by LoneStranger on Nov 11, 2008 9:59 PM PST up reply actions
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
blah is this another papa giambi situation
wanting is son on the yankees lol
its 2008 buddy, buy a tivo/dvr…deal with it
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
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
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
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..
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
Sorry, what was that?
I fell asleep. It felt great. Perhaps I was wrong.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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
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
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
Yeah, well -- I often have that effect on folks.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Nov 12, 2008 2:33 PM PST up reply actions
To answer an earlier question
Matt Holliday is from Oklahoma. He and Brian Anderson went to the same high school. Little fun fact for you!
I was going to ask which Brian Anderson. But I'm not going to ask which Brett Anderson.
It's not the results, it's how you look going about those results -- Tim McCarver
by WaddellCanseco on Nov 12, 2008 11:47 PM PST up reply actions
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