Open Thread: What A's Gear Did You Get for Christmas?

by louismg on Dec 25, 2008 6:17 PM PST Comment 45 comments

Happy Hollidays, er... holidays, everyone! Now that all your gifts have been opened up, it's time to share with Athletics Nation how your green and gold haul went. Posters? Jerseys? Bobbleheads? Spring Training ticket packages?
Our A's gift - Matthew and Sarah, now at six months of age, can fit in their Oakland A's onesies! And yes, we do wear A's gear on Christmas!
Load up the thread. I want pictures, links, and silly stories! Go AN and Go A's!

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I got a Sweeney player t-shirt!

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I continue to be very excited that MLB.com is finally using properly-colored lettering for the backs of the custom shirts.

I think Kimberly was thinking about getting one too… I wonder if she did?

A's Strategy 2009: "Whoever is not hurt plays" - Syphon, 11/10/08

by schmifty on Dec 25, 2008 6:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

They switched to proper color almost immediately after I got the Spartacust shirt :-(

by thejd44 on Dec 25, 2008 7:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I love it!

I got mine right after the season ended. On sale too! :-)

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Dec 25, 2008 8:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Oh, I got it too!

I convinced my friend to get me the Sweeney shirt as a super early Christmas present, so I got it a couple of weeks ago :)

by Kimberly on Dec 25, 2008 11:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

very cute!

my parents ordered me a Sweeney shirt and MLB said they were mailing it late so I don’t actually have it in my hands just yet but soon :) as long as I get it my March, I’ll be cool haha.

"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 Dec 27, 2008 9:18 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Wow...

you got Babies for Decemberween?

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by Zonis on Dec 25, 2008 6:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

It's only 7pm so there's still time, but so far

NO PONY!!! Again. Grrrr….

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 Dec 25, 2008 7:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Sorry, Nico.

For some reason, Amazon.com said the shipping charges would be too high for me to afford.

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by louismg on Dec 25, 2008 8:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You think the shipping charges are high?

You should see me.

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 Dec 25, 2008 9:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Some sweet new kicks!

One for me and one for my roommate

by shudiddy on Dec 25, 2008 7:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I got the same pair last year!

by fansince1980 on Dec 25, 2008 9:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I got Oakland A’s sneakers toooooo. Thankfully my brother managed to find a size 6 in guys for me and they fit fine! I also got 3 hats, a tank top, 4 t-shirts, and a hoody. Did alright this year with getting the A’s gear. WOO WOO!!!! I ordered myself a preeeesent too. Seats at Fenway..5 rows behind the visiting dugout to see the A’s! YAAAAAAAAAY!

by ilovegregsmith on Dec 25, 2008 11:06 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I actually didn't get any A's gear

But I’m alright with that because I got a new laptop, The Wire complete series on DVD, and some Blackhawks gear.

by thejd44 on Dec 25, 2008 7:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Adorable kids!

Love the green and gold onesies!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Dec 25, 2008 8:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Thanks Zig!

We’re very spoiled, and they’re a big part of why we’re not here as much as we used to be. They will be raised right, as A’s fans!

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by louismg on Dec 25, 2008 8:46 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I got the Half-Price Holliday Pack. Woot.

And it came with a nice little holiday card from the A’s—with a picture of a bunch of jerseys on the front, Holliday’s #5 front and center. Hopefully he’s not traded anytime soon.

My sister made me an A’s fleece blanket—nice and big, perfect for those cool Coliseum nights. So basically I’m ready for the season now. Is it April yet?

by whiteshoes40 on Dec 25, 2008 9:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

No A's gear for me this year

But I did get my sister and her fiance some baseball-related items, one of which is A’s….but I can’t say what I got, because despite my ordering said items just days after Thanksgiving, they have STILL not arrived. But mlb.com did send me two complimentary items to give to them. But still, no original order….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Dec 25, 2008 9:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Ornaments!

I got 6 A’s candy cane ornaments, one round ball ornament, and one tear drop ornament.
Sorry too lazy to post pics.

by fansince1980 on Dec 25, 2008 9:22 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

ah, I saw those A's Candy Canes at Marshals....

but then again, Ornaments are the worst present ever. There’s nothing like getting a gift that ceases to be useful the second you open it.

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by Zonis on Dec 25, 2008 11:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

MERRY CHRISTMAS AN!!!!

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

by baseballgirl on Dec 25, 2008 10:07 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

Merry Xmas BBG!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Dec 25, 2008 10:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I didn't get any A's gifts....

But since I’m expecting my first kid come baseball season, my brother gave my mom green and gold yarn so she could knit a blanket for my future A’s fan.

by El Cerrito Steve on Dec 25, 2008 10:43 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

No A's stuff sadly.

But I did get a shiny new Norelco razor if that counts for anything…

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

by Helloooo 1st on Dec 25, 2008 11:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

wear it!

My youngest, a 5 year old girl wears her A’s socks all the time, here in SF, with all outfits. I never correct her even though we are going to the Nutcracker. I love it.

But a kind word to the post, please use the white balance with your camera or software. I have a hard time looking at purple kids.

Merry X-mas and to all a good night!

"pair up into threes" & "MLB, farm club for the Yankees"

by young&old@green&gold on Dec 25, 2008 11:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

I got Stomper.

by Kimberly on Dec 25, 2008 11:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs

That rocks!

I so want one! I haven’t seen that one before. I have the Build-A-Bear one, which I love.

No A’s gear for me…but I did get some sweaters, a purse and a Victoria’s Secret gift card.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Dec 26, 2008 12:14 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

my son got a "baseball abcs" board book

Jason Kendall, johnny Damon, Jason giambi, tim Hudson, and mark McGwire were all I’m the book. It must have been published around 2000, judging by the uniforms. Seeing giambi In green and gold brought back an excitement I had forgotten about. He really was awesome for the a’s. I also got “Baseball as America”which has some great pictures and essays.

Also, I’mmaking typos as I use the new iPod I got for my wife. This thing is pretty neat!

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

by salb918 on Dec 26, 2008 12:20 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Oh and on the "m is for mascots" page

There was stomper!

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

by salb918 on Dec 26, 2008 1:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I love that book.

I purchased it for my best friend’s son back in the day. It was one of his favorites.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Dec 26, 2008 8:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

guitar hero and $120 in chipotle gift cards

it was a good year. also, at 7 am in the morning my dog escaped through my fence into my neighbors yard. i then had to attempt to catch him (rather pathetically) for like 20 minutes. terrible terrible start to the day.

"My group runs some frogloks down the hall to finish them off and POP! RASTER! If there was a way to scream louder than caps in EQ I was doing it. Man I am straight panicking because I know I have NO CHANCE soloing and the party has run off. I'm in my hotel room; it's like 5am, and I am straight hollering, in EQ and in real life. Bottom line is the group comes back, heals me, and kills Raster! WOOT!" -Curt Schilling on his favorite memories in the video game "EverQuest"

by travdog6 on Dec 26, 2008 1:38 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

No A's gear. but as for giving....

I sent a few old g/f’s, Nico cd’s just for spite.

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Dec 26, 2008 5:31 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

I thought I noticed that two were missing

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 Dec 26, 2008 8:45 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

oh, you must have the computer read out

from the warehouse at abbey road.

alaska A residing in colorado.

by ak_A on Dec 26, 2008 6:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Or you have the phone list

from Abbey’s Whorehouse at Ware Road.

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 Dec 26, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I received an A's sweathshirt

It’s strange how little A’s attire I have, so it was the perfect gift.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Dec 26, 2008 9:59 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Cool, I developed a lisp over the holidays

Make that “sweatshirt”

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Dec 26, 2008 10:00 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Spring Training trip...

My gift to myself!
Can’t wait to see some A’s baseball! Can’t wait to see some of AN in Phoenix!

Those babies are too cute!

I spent yesterday with just-turned-three twin boys…much fun. They grow up so fast -
they got a tball set for their spring training.

Much fun coming your way, too…LouisMg and Mrs.

"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline

by LongTimeFan on Dec 26, 2008 10:12 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

You're going to spring training?

ME TOO!!!

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 Dec 26, 2008 11:02 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

That is so cool, Nico

Maybe we will see each other there !

"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline

by LongTimeFan on Dec 26, 2008 11:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs

{shrug}

I’ll be pretty busy.

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 Dec 26, 2008 4:29 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

Is this where you'll use your AN fame to "score with the ladies"?

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Dec 26, 2008 5:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

You tell me

Zing!

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 Dec 26, 2008 8:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I guess I'll let you know in late March!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Dec 26, 2008 9:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs

I got...

A’s stuff:
-a license plate frame for my new car (lost the last one when the other car got totaled)
-a Sweeney player shirt and 2 other A’s shirts (woo new clothes for the new season!)
-pajama pants

oh and not A’s but baseball related:
-Scott Kazmir figurine (he’s chilling with my Ellis bobblehead right now, so that’s how I’m mkaing him A’s-related)

by Christine on Dec 27, 2008 9:17 AM PST reply actions 0 recs

Wow, you scored!

Thanks to skigurl and the big, fat bonus from Mr. Lewis I’m treating myself to a Christmas present of A’s tickets. Hmmm . . . now what will I wear? MLB.com here I come!

Those are the cutest babies ever, louismg! It almost makes me want to be a grandma.

This party's over

by lynnzgal on Dec 28, 2008 8:28 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs