Open Game Thread: Game 14 - A's at Chicago
Oakland Athletics @ Chicago White Sox
The A's and Greg Smith with a no record and a 3.00 ERA take on Nick Swisher and the Chicago White Sox. John Danks with an 0-1 record and an 8.00 ERA gets the start for the Sox.
Smith had a bit of a shaky beginning to his first outing against Toronto where he looked like he was going to get smacked around. But he was able to turn it around and pitch very well. Smith almost made the team out of spring training, but the A's didn't need him, so he basically became the River Cats opening game starter. With the A's injury issues, he quickly made his way back up. We'll see how Smith does a second time out against the team that has scored more runs than any other team in the AL so far.
I mentioned this in my Wet Blanket post, but the A's have had a pretty tough opening schedule to start this season and they've done pretty well during this stretch. Let's just hope it continues tonight on the South Side. Lineups will be posted very soon.
Oh and if you're looking for Swisher, he's wearing number 30 now and is sporting an ugly blond soul patch. Seems about right.
LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!
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go a's win
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
by flipgatey3 on
Apr 14, 2008 4:46 PM PDT
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Mark Buehrle is starting tonight, not John Danks
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on
Apr 14, 2008 4:48 PM PDT
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Yup
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by HigherPie on
Apr 14, 2008 4:52 PM PDT
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ok, now I'm confused
I'm all for new thread mojo, but I swear there are two threads already up, and we haven't had first pitch yet.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on
Apr 14, 2008 4:50 PM PDT
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Swisher
Love listening to him talk. Haven't thought about him much this season, but he's just a great guy.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on
Apr 14, 2008 4:53 PM PDT
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Ugly blond soul patch
Really doesn't work without the frosted-tips mullet to match.
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on
Apr 14, 2008 4:54 PM PDT
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The Good 'ol Days
It was a look....
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
by 149 on
Apr 14, 2008 4:58 PM PDT
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Looks like he took that right before he made a movie
you know what kind of movie..
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Apr 14, 2008 5:00 PM PDT
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Here's the "Fluffer" shot...
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
by 149 on
Apr 14, 2008 5:04 PM PDT
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The White Sox pregame is all about Swish
And I'm kinda sad. I swear, Gio and DLS better be perennial All Stars. Yes, high expectations. I don't care. I miss Swish in an A's uniform.
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Apr 14, 2008 5:01 PM PDT
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miss him outta one too?
see pic above...
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
by 149 on
Apr 14, 2008 5:05 PM PDT
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Go A's!!
And go me for trying to survive the Sox announcers!
by jonahbartlett on
Apr 14, 2008 5:02 PM PDT
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Agh! Peril-less fight!!
PE-RI-LOUS, not peril-less!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
Apr 14, 2008 5:03 PM PDT
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Let's go Oak-land!
badda-badda-badda boom!
badda-badda-badda boom!
Let's go Oak-land!
by paradox on
Apr 14, 2008 5:07 PM PDT
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Curt Young has a nice little bit of that
midwestern cadence that made me love Macha.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 14, 2008 5:07 PM PDT
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that's funny...
I was just thinking he sounds nasally... like a Backstreet Boys song (I've heard).
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
by 149 on
Apr 14, 2008 5:08 PM PDT
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DENOFORIA
worst pronunciation yet...
by jonahbartlett on
Apr 14, 2008 5:10 PM PDT
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Denorfia euphoria!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
Apr 14, 2008 5:11 PM PDT
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That was AMAZING
Poor DJ. Talking is so hard for him sometimes.
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Apr 14, 2008 5:11 PM PDT
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I wish there was a pitcher with the last name of Solong,
And I wish both he and Danks played for the Florida Marlins. Then, in a two-game series, the announcer might get the chance to say...
"Solong and Danks for the Fish."
Wakka wakka.
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
by Elvez on
Apr 14, 2008 5:11 PM PDT
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How long did it take you to come up with that one?
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Apr 14, 2008 5:11 PM PDT
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All afternoon.
I'm procrastinating writing a paper.
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
by Elvez on
Apr 14, 2008 5:12 PM PDT
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if Morgana was still around, and she targeted the White Sox pitcher ...
... it would be the mammaries for Danks.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on
Apr 14, 2008 5:17 PM PDT
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MLBtv not working for anyone else?
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on
Apr 14, 2008 5:11 PM PDT
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Wouldn't load a few minutes ago, but fine now.
by OldhamA on
Apr 14, 2008 5:14 PM PDT
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Yeah.. Mine still wont load.
Just sits there and does nothing.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on
Apr 14, 2008 5:14 PM PDT
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mine's not loading either,
although i'm on gameday audio.
but same service.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on
Apr 14, 2008 5:15 PM PDT
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OMG!!!
The Chicago fans are trying to make this "Swisher playing against his former team" thing way bigger than it really needs to be. They act like its personal, when its all business that worked out for both teams, at least so far!
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Apr 14, 2008 5:12 PM PDT
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AJ is apparently Fosse's favorite catcher??
Or was Korach being very subtly sarcastic?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
Apr 14, 2008 5:12 PM PDT
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Fosse openly hates AssJack
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by HigherPie on
Apr 14, 2008 5:13 PM PDT
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OK, good..
thanks for quelling my fears!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
Apr 14, 2008 5:14 PM PDT
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Swisher:
"I need a role model..... Hmm... Scott Spezio! That'll do!"
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 14, 2008 5:12 PM PDT
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Bad role model
Too drinky. Too car crashy.
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by thejd44 on
Apr 14, 2008 5:15 PM PDT
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God I hate listening to the Sox play by play.........
The whole YES HR call urks me.
Its like watching a Clipper Warrior game and the Clipper announcer says BINGO after every 3 pointer.
by 0akFoSho on
Apr 14, 2008 5:14 PM PDT
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don't forget the strikeout HE GONE
by jonahbartlett on
Apr 14, 2008 5:15 PM PDT
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I love Hawk's catchphrases
I just hate how he is so anti-Billy Beane.
And how he thinks Joe Crede is great.
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by thejd44 on
Apr 14, 2008 5:16 PM PDT
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They even cheered exta loud when he caught .....
the fly balls. Is it really this big a deal?
by 0akFoSho on
Apr 14, 2008 5:16 PM PDT
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Speaking of which, Sweeney looks like he's lost
all his power.
by OldhamA on
Apr 14, 2008 5:17 PM PDT
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Mike Sweeney
Not a fan so far. Looks old. Swings old. Ball doesn't go far.
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by HigherPie on
Apr 14, 2008 5:16 PM PDT
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He Rakes......
the season is two weeks old, just give him a chance at 50 games. He will be hitting 300 and I could care less how many HRs he has if he is hitting 300.
by 0akFoSho on
Apr 14, 2008 5:18 PM PDT
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Regarding the Hawk
To quote the late Ron Luciano:
(He) has a face for radio, and a voice for mime.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on
Apr 14, 2008 5:17 PM PDT
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Throw strikes to Swisher
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 14, 2008 5:17 PM PDT
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more than just one
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 14, 2008 5:18 PM PDT
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Green Unis Again?
I'm wondering where the road grays went?
Hey, this is my first time here.
by 3rdDeckNet on
Apr 14, 2008 5:17 PM PDT
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The road greys say "Oakland," and the greens say Athletics.
I think that was the explanation given.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on
Apr 14, 2008 5:20 PM PDT
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Is smith really that soft of a toser?
Gameday has his fastball at 85.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on
Apr 14, 2008 5:19 PM PDT
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I think he was usually about 87 last game
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 14, 2008 5:20 PM PDT
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Do you have your chosen mlb.com service up yet?
Mine still refuses to load.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on
Apr 14, 2008 5:20 PM PDT
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No mine is still sucking...
I wait all day for the damn game and i gotta deal with this crap. So typical.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on
Apr 14, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
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Seriously.
Although this is the first game this year that I've not been able to get into this late.
But it doesn't make it any less frustrating.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
by Jjjsixsix on
Apr 14, 2008 5:28 PM PDT
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fan graphs says average of 87.3 last game.
http://www.fangraphs.com/statss.aspx?playerid=3455&position=P
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 14, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
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Fan Graphs are neat.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on
Apr 14, 2008 5:23 PM PDT
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He needs to get out of the 1st
it was his problem last game too
by 0akFoSho on
Apr 14, 2008 5:19 PM PDT
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Smith is a nibbler.....
kind of like a young Moyer I think.
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Apr 14, 2008 5:21 PM PDT
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And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on
Apr 14, 2008 5:21 PM PDT
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Nick Swisher
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 14, 2008 5:24 PM PDT
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"Neek Sweesher!"
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
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Apr 14, 2008 5:24 PM PDT
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bye Swish!
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
by 149 on
Apr 14, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
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HAHAHAHA!!!
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
by Jennifer on
Apr 14, 2008 5:22 PM PDT
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He took goofy jumping lessons from Jeter
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 14, 2008 5:23 PM PDT
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He didn't do anything wrong there.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on
Apr 14, 2008 5:24 PM PDT
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Well, that's much better
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 14, 2008 5:23 PM PDT
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Ata Boy Smithy
He gets out of the first and he is all good!!!
by 0akFoSho on
Apr 14, 2008 5:23 PM PDT
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haha
Ellis tagging out Swish reminded me so much of pick-up baseball games. Just having fun
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
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Apr 14, 2008 5:23 PM PDT
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I'm of two minds on this
Sure.. have fun, but gawh! You're a professional... head in the game. Nick shouldn'ta been out there.
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
by 149 on
Apr 14, 2008 5:25 PM PDT
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oh wait... hit and run?
Sorry... I'm used to A's baseball. I guess Nick was fine.
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
by 149 on
Apr 14, 2008 5:26 PM PDT
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It wasn't a hit and run
It was a ground ball to Barton. He tagged first, thus eliminating the force at second. Instead of running into a sure out there, Swisher got in a run down to try to make the A's make a mistake. I don't see how he can be blamed for anything.
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ty
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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Bobby Frackin Crosby
Love it.
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by HigherPie on
Apr 14, 2008 5:26 PM PDT
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Hope we keep these DPs up
We can't get all these well timed DPs all season I worry.
by mrrickyg on
Apr 14, 2008 5:26 PM PDT
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Yes we can........
if the pitcher play to his defense and gets GBs at the right time then its all good all season!!
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Apr 14, 2008 5:27 PM PDT
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Cabrera really does mostly suck
Most SS make that play on Crosby.
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Apr 14, 2008 5:26 PM PDT
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WOOT!
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
by Jennifer on
Apr 14, 2008 5:27 PM PDT
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Hawk said Duck Fart!
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Apr 14, 2008 5:27 PM PDT
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Here we go!
1st and 2nd, one away
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by HigherPie on
Apr 14, 2008 5:28 PM PDT
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Well, yeah, now.
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Apr 14, 2008 5:29 PM PDT
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To those complaining about the Swisher vs A's pregame
We had to listen to A's pregame tell Curt Young what a good pitcher he was :-) He was the Lenny DiNardo of the 80s A's.
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Apr 14, 2008 5:28 PM PDT
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I love Denorfia's hair......
but not that play by Crede
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Apr 14, 2008 5:28 PM PDT
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Seriously, falling down to your right does not make somebody great
Crede dives because he's slow and has no range.
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Apr 14, 2008 5:29 PM PDT
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Donnie's getting a hit here
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 14, 2008 5:29 PM PDT
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He just swung at some sloppy slop
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Apr 14, 2008 5:30 PM PDT
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You lied
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
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Apr 14, 2008 5:31 PM PDT
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I'm glad I have the television on mute.
I don't need to hear Hawk [deleted] all over Crede.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
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Apr 14, 2008 5:29 PM PDT
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That is wrong, on so many levels
ewwwww
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
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I wanna know what was deleted!
Methinks Jennifer has a potty mouth.
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Apr 14, 2008 5:32 PM PDT
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OMG OMG OMG
These Sox announcers are tryong to compare Crede and Chavy!! I'm sorry but a healthy Chavy is the best in the league by far!!!
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Apr 14, 2008 5:30 PM PDT
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naw
crede is right there with chavez. but that play wasn't special
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Apr 14, 2008 5:31 PM PDT
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Im sorry but no one is as smooth as Chavy......
and Crede does not compare especially when you consider range. Chavy gets to eveything`
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There's 5-7 3Bs in baseball better than Crede defensively
At least. It could be 10.
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Since people will ask
I'd take Chavez (healthy), Rolen (healthy), Inge, Beltre, Lowell (maybe at this point he's just surehanded, but that's all Crede is, too), Feliz... I'm sure I'm forgetting some guys, especially in the NL.
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Fosse and Kuipe did it too.
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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Apr 14, 2008 5:31 PM PDT
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Thats it......
Smith's nick name should be 'young Moyer'.
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Apr 14, 2008 5:34 PM PDT
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let's keep workin on it...
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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Apr 14, 2008 5:36 PM PDT
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Yea the nick name could be more inventive....
but the comparison is solid
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Apr 14, 2008 5:37 PM PDT
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Moyer throws 85 now
He must've thrown harder 20 years ago.
Of course, he's a better pitcher now than he was in 1988, so maybe that's irrelevant.
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The Sox are the AL west of the Central.....
Swisher, Dye, OC.......
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MLB.tv...
Still crapping out for me. :(
http://athleticsforlife.com
by Kelly on
Apr 14, 2008 5:36 PM PDT
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gameday's not doing so hot either
The A's colors are green and gold.
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Apr 14, 2008 5:38 PM PDT
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Yeah this is BS...
I feel soo.. alone.
When will then be now? Soon.
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Apr 14, 2008 5:38 PM PDT
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I've come to expect
Buck to catch those.
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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Apr 14, 2008 5:37 PM PDT
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That was pretty ugly
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I've come to expect disaster to strike whenever Buck dives.
The A's colors are green and gold.
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a page from
Heart Byrnes' book
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
by 149 on
Apr 14, 2008 5:49 PM PDT
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Couldn't stick the landing.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
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Apr 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT
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ahahhaah
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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Apr 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT
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ouldn't tick he anding.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
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Apr 14, 2008 5:40 PM PDT
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That was not attractive.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
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OMFG
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Oh boy... this is not good.
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A's are Frozen Solid
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
by 149 on
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That was uglier
But at least not collisions.
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by 149 on
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Oh my!!!
Where is the defense, come on boys pick up your rook pitcher
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Quick!
Someone grab the wheels before they fall off!
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by Jennifer on
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I'll give him a break on that
spin was ridiculous.
The A's colors are green and gold.
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It was going 4 miles per hour!!
But we got out of the inning, so bygones.
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Crede is going to make me hate him more than I already do
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What a clutch pop out
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Can you do me a huge favor?
And write "can o' corn" from now on?
I'm pretty sure the fate of the 2008 A's depends on it...
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common man!
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
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I am a pretty regular guy...
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Metamucil will do that for you
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
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Alls well that
doesn't score runs for the Sox.
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by 149 on
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I hate all "Sox" teams.
They give laundry a bad name.
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by Jennifer on
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No harm done
Let's go offense!
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
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"I'm a lover not a fighter
but I'm also a fighter so don't get any ideas" cracked me up.
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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I can't decide if I love or hate those commercials.
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It's something in the "not" a fighter and then "also a fighter" that does it. It's just wrong to say you're not but you are. But it makes me laugh.
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
by 149 on
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on second showing
I've decided what I like is the voice over. Reminds me of the movie "Zero Effect."
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by 149 on
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Teixera
The A's colors are green and gold.
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What was the question?
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by HigherPie on
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Swisher has 80 HR since 2005
which 3 switch hitters have more?
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Booby Kielty!
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:-p
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Also, Bobby Kielty
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Easy: Mickey Mantle
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ah ef AN3.0
My Faovrite New Yorker Cartoon of All Time
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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no. majors.
mikea posted another one, and a's announcers said the likely 3rd. though i might be wrong about posada and missing someone
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yeah posada was wrong
texeira , beltran, and BERKMAN
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Question?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
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Sine 2005, 3 switch hitters have hit over 80 homers
Who are they?
[Swisher has 80 since 2005]
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hey guys
sox fan here: crede is good defensively (when healthy, a big if), and sucks at the plate except for occasional power.
He's maybe league average when healthy or slightly better.
can't believe MLB.tv is crapping out, was looking forward to playing you guys.
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a few minutes ago i switched to audio
on mlb and it did not connect....and cant back in either now...so good to know it is not just me.
alaska A
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Apr 14, 2008 5:48 PM PDT
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Is he old enough to play for the Giants?
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by doctorK on
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He is a good at 3rd......
But he does not compare defensively to a healthy Chavy
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DJ making fun of Hawk for being old is awesome
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1st decently hit ball
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He's really having trouble with Smith's move.
Nice.
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no gameday yet?
I was about to ask if anyone else is having trouble with gameday, but it seems like I'm not the only one. I keep on getting some "processing your request" message or an outright cannot find server deal. Has anyone had any luck yet? I can't even log into MLB.com first and then try gameday. Bumber...
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it froze for awhile, but it's sort of up to date for me now
The A's colors are green and gold.
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Dumbass.
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nice and fast...
time for some runs
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reminds me of the olden days of
2:00 1-0 mulder vs buehrle games
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Whats happening all?
How is Smith looking early? Looks like our hitters are being aggressive at the plate
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C'mon, Sweeney!
Bang a fence!
[this team is statistically very due for a home run, by the way.]
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Are you sure?
We just had one 2 games ago.
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Nice, Sweeney!
I'll take it, hell yes.
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We have to pace ourselves.
BTW, are you going to Texas at the end of May? Any other MW ANers going?
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by Jennifer on
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I think so
It's been kicked around, I'll tell you that much. Interested in going?
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Yes.
I've already got my schedule cleared at work. Just have to call to book stuff.
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by Jennifer on
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Cool.
Me and ICT will probably go down on Saturday morning...he gets back from Mexico Friday night, so we'll flip right back around and head down. Theoretically.
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I was heading down Friday afternoon
for the Friday game. Leaving Monday.
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by Jennifer on
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He is pitching well.
inside, outside, up, down.....
He is nibbling and the ump isn't squeezing him so its all good!!
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yea Big Sweeney
start the ball rolling...
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Whoever is hating on Sweeney......
does not realize his value.....
Its about average not power
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I want my #4 hitter to hit a few homers
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You go into the season with the team you have...
not the team you wish you had.
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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Take take take take, foul, take take take take
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Rez car
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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Was Mike limping?
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I saw that too, even when he was running to first.
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i cant tell squat what is going on now with mlbtv down for me.
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I don't think "sacrifice" means what Bobby Crosby thinks it means.
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Sweeney's running a bit gimpily
The A's colors are green and gold.
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Gimpily?
You mean the guy who sings for Rush?
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
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Beauty eh?
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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you hosers
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
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gawd we're old
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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Do your job Bo Cro.....
Advance those runners
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thatta way thatta way thatta way
He's behind now, still on that curve.
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3-2
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right there
Curve fouled off, I'd wait for the fastball
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Good eye, blue
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I'm old school
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Did anyone hear
the guy heckling Denorfia?
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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was he shouting ...
... "You played a real pantywaist in Gone With the Wind!"?
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your references
show your age. (takes one to know one)
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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RBI ZOOK!
"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."
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there we go
The A's colors are green and gold.
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Didn't look too gimpy there.
We'll see.
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You're describing a frat party?
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
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CHUG CHUG {roofie} SCORE
"Looks like you brought two too many."
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Did Sweeney look gimpy
rounding to home?
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I couldn't tell
We only saw him crossing the plate. He didn't slide though.
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He looked gimpy on his way to first
second and home.
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Was Sweeney limping on his way home?
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Love 'em A's
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2nd
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