DLD 5-14-08: Aramark Strikes Back!
by Englishmajor on May 14, 2008 10:07 AM PDT
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The provider of concessions at the Coliseum says reports of its filthiness are greatly exaggerated. Also, the A's say the team did not know of the results of the survey until it was published in Portfolio, and an Alameda County health inspector agreed that the Coliseum does not have a serious problem and thinks the Portfolio reporters may have got hold of the wrong data. Aramark is also going to be providing food services for the Beijing Olympics. I hope they look for some more interesting recipes while they're there. The original Portfolio story is here.
Other news you might enjoy as you contrive ways to stay cool:
Rajai Davis playing second? Rich taking batting practice?
Michael STUFF! Cuddyer tries out that crazy mouthguard thing;
Red Sox-Yankees rivalry out of hand;
Kite fighting, Afghan style, in LA;
Someone DOES want Barry Bonds, for a two-year plus stint;
And Still More Peter Magowan retirement rumors.
Officers on the scene said they were unimpressed by the quality of the marijuana being grown. "We see a lot of grows," one officer said. "These are the most putrid plants I've seen. I've seen some grows where the plants were bushy and full. But even the ones hanging up weren't that good-looking. It makes you wonder if these guys really knew what they were doing."
We Oaklanders are nothing if not discerning.
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I've lost interest in kite-fighting
since the whole free-agency thing broke up my home team’s lineup.
by Hot Cup Joe on May 14, 2008 10:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me, or has Jim Callis, Kipered himself to make him seem more important.
It is the MLB draft, you can’t trade picks, and it doesn’t seem like the same misinformation of who one team likes over another gets assimilated like the other sports.
Jim Callis: (1:59 PM ET ) Hello everyone. Pray for me . . . I have several scouting reports and a mock first round to write, along with a baseball game to coach, a school concert to attend and other complicating factors. But for the next hour, I’m yours. Unless the draft phone rings, in which case I’ll have to take a timeout.
The draft phone? give me a break
by theblackpearl on May 14, 2008 11:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I’M IN YOUR HOMEZ SWARMING YOUR COMPUTERZ
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 14, 2008 11:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
kRAzEe RaSbeRRie aNt akTiOn!
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 14, 2008 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"paratrenicha species near pubens"?
When did Jeter last walk through the visitors’ clubhouse in Arlington?
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 14, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
“They’re going fast, fast, fast. They’re crazy.”
That’s best if read aloud in a Brian Fellow voice.
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
by Poppy on May 14, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't like your ex? Send him to jail, by keeping your child stupid.
Girl Fails GED, Dad Sent to Jail
An Ohio man who was ordered by a juvenile court judge to make sure that his daughter passed her GED exam has been sentenced to six months in jail because the teen has yet to pass the test. Brian Gegner was given the jail sentence even though his daughter Brittany doesn’t even live with him, she lives with her mother.
http://crime.about.com/b/2008/05/14/girl-fails-ged-dad-sent-to-jail.htm
by theblackpearl on May 14, 2008 11:47 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If the Daughter lives with her mother
shouldn’t the mother be the one going to jail?
by Zonis on May 14, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes too much sense
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 14, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Repeat after me:
It’s always the guy’s fault.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 14, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wow - that doesn't even sound legal
"The Athletics at Fremont" is noxious
by ArakSOT on May 14, 2008 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
goodness
I almost never miss the “reply”
"The Athletics at Fremont" is noxious
by ArakSOT on May 14, 2008 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
still shaken up about oaktoon maybe?
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 14, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHHHHHH!
the end is nigh
"The Athletics at Fremont" is noxious
by ArakSOT on May 14, 2008 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought my Frank prediction was creeping you out :-(
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on May 14, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the dishonest ones that get me.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 14, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is fun for like 4 and a half minutes.
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on May 14, 2008 12:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
apparently I suck as a consumer
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on May 14, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Typical A's fan
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 14, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I typed in "wtf" but apparently that was wrong
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 14, 2008 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL was a bust as well
"The Athletics at Fremont" is noxious
by ArakSOT on May 14, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this thing is incredibly stupid
i typed viagra:
Sorry, you got it wrong. The brand was Pfizer.
i typed anheuser-busch (spelled correctly and with the -):
Sorry, you got it wrong. The brand was Budweiser.
i typed johnson and johnson:
Sorry, you got it wrong. The brand was johnson & johnson.
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 May 14, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I blame pam.
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on May 14, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, you got it wrong.
The brand was ConAgra Foods.
by calgbear on May 14, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sorry.
I feel terrible that xbhaskarx wasted 4 and a half minutes of his day on a link that I provided.
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on May 14, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey no problem conagra
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 May 14, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't really feel terrible.
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on May 14, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know, i just wanted to call you conagra
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 May 14, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a really terrible nickname.
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on May 14, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe you should complain to their tech team
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 14, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i typed lowe's
Sorry, you got it wrong. The brand was lowes.
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
by JediLeroy on May 14, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, not too bright
Southwest – sorry, the brand is Southwest Airlines
and then
Wired Magazine – sorry, the brand is Wired
by Rickeyfan on May 14, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Based on the Plus/Minus System from The Fielding Bible, here are this year’s leading defenders by position in Major League Baseball:First Base Daric Barton, Oak +8
Second Base Mark Ellis, Oak +8—Chase Utley, Phi +8
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 May 14, 2008 12:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Barton is also #1 in RZR/OOZ
I believe they use different data, but I’m sure about that.
I of course don’t think Barton is the best defensive 1Bman in the majors. But I also think all the people who think he sucks (like the eio idiot who likes to say he’s the worst defender in the majors…) are silly.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 14, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stats don't lie... he is on a hot streak... he is lucky...
by theblackpearl on May 14, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I think he is good more based on my eyes...
It seems most people see him drop a pop up and that’s all they remember…
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 14, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What, do you double as some 84 year old LA Dodger scout?
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 14, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm 63 and I scout for the Marlins
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 14, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
plus minus and RZR both use
data from Baseball Info Solutions, Dewan’s company. UZR and zone rating get their data from STATS.
ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
by rfloh on May 14, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
re-sign MaEl now!
lovely stats!
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on May 14, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Julio Franco retrospective
“The field was all grass, no dirt. The pitcher’s mound was actually on second base. And the other team would just bring out one dude to pitch, but this guy was amazing. He could make the ball do all kinds of funny stuff. It was a bad hitter’s park, too. Your only chance at a home run was to hit it to dead center—otherwise the ball would fly off the edge of the Earth and you’d get a ground-rule double. I asked for a trade not long after being called up.”
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on May 14, 2008 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Julio Franco is Qfwfq
"Tomorrow it may rain." - Leo Durocher
by andeux on May 14, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't care about Aramark's cleanliness, or lack therof
I just want to know why they’re holding my free kraut hostage.
(I just know it’s because Billy reallocated his kraut budget to sign Emil.)
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 14, 2008 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You want to bring back
Esteban German?
"Tomorrow it may rain." - Leo Durocher
by andeux on May 14, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He said "free kraut"
not “replacement level kraut”.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 14, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 May 14, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
“It’s a game of hit and miss—and there are more misses than hits,’’ said Jorge Valdano, who was sports director of Real Madrid from 2000 to 2005. Statistics “won’t play an important part in the future of soccer.’‘History suggests he may be wrong.
Could this be the Joe Morgan of European football soccer?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 14, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably
But that article is very much a fanboyish article, omitting things that do not suit the author’s viewpoint.
For example, it mentions that Arsene Wenger, Arsenal’s highly regarded manager is using stats. Wenger is also known as someone who has very good contacts all over the world, and an extensive scouting network. Wenger is also known for being one of the pioneers in bringing a scientific approach to training, nutrition, rehabilitation, recuperation, and supplementation into English soccer.
The article omits the fact that a reason for Allardyce’s success with Bolton was more a “Moneyball” approach. Allardyce showed a willingness to find, and sign players from all over the world, including from non soccer hotbeds, non soccer powers, because English players tend to be overpaid and overvalued in England. Allardyce was also willing to sign players with “chemistry” issues, ie players who had fallen out with their managers, and thus were available at cheaper prices.
The article omits that Bolton have struggled mightily this season. It omits that Sam Allardyce struggled mightily when he joined Spurs. He was not successful at recreating his approach there.
ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
by rfloh on May 14, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, I find it curious
why the article does not mention the titles Valdano has won.
ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
by rfloh on May 14, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When I rule the world anyone that uses the term 'soccer' will be executed infront of their family.
Harsh, but fair I think you’ll agree.
by OldhamA on May 16, 2008 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's an English word...
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 16, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This has been my wonder for a while, why has a middle reliever get so much
Joba Chamberlain gets more ink in the New York tabs than the whole A’s team gets in the Tribune, Chronicle, Contra Costa Times and San Jose Mercury combined.Hate to be repetitive, but the Giants are dealing from strength, of image if not roster. They’ve got a 10-year jump on the A’s. They’ve got America’s Favorite City. Oakland is the little place that argues it has better weather and a better team. Nobody notices.
by theblackpearl on May 14, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It just says what we all knew already
the A’s need to market themselves better, but they seem intent on not doing so.
by Zonis on May 14, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its probably not as easy as you make it out to be
I’m curious what you might suggest?
by GusanoQuemador on May 15, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone see ManRam's catch?
That guy’s a traveling 3-ring circus! I love that he high-fived that guy. Plus he can hit, too!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on May 14, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pretty awesome
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 14, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have I heaped praise yet today?
Why, no, I haven’t!
Dear SBN Tech Crew,I won’t be posting much today. When I’m not busy working, I’m using the amazing, gorgeous Search Function to just wander through AN diaries and comments of years’ past. Good times!
Love,
Poppy
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
by Poppy on May 14, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
Quit yer praising.
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on May 14, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So are you here ...
to talk about the past?
Chunky Monkey ®
by Ice Cream on May 14, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
woohii
pajayton!
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on May 14, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
College Prospects
Anyone know where to find a listing of 2008 college prospects…without subscribing?
by easyraider on May 14, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How deep are you trying to go?
Sickels profiled a bunch of college prospects on the sister site.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 14, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now we can rate husbands, too.
If it were a capital A, I’d score a point on that. Lower case a, not so much….
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 14, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems contradictory to # 34
As to the rest of the test – seems 100% valid….
by Hot Cup Joe on May 14, 2008 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another Shutout, Another Loss
Thats 4 of our last 5 games. Guess we won’t be #1 on the Power Rankings again.
Seriously though, the offense needs some change, especially with Interleague coming up.
DL Ellis, call up Buck and CarGon, Send down Sweeney and Davis, and call up Petit. And play Bowen a bit more instead of making him Melhuse 2.0!
by Zonis on May 14, 2008 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Davis and CarGon
I’d like to keep where they are a little longer—but I concur on all the rest.
Anyway, doesn’t Davis have to clear waivers if we send him down?
Ellis DL is a great opportunity to take a look at Petit. Let him play some games. If he sucks, well, OK, it was just for 12 days while we wait for Ellis to heal. If he’s awesome, then maybe we send someone else down when Ellis is back.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 14, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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