Open Thread: Game 71 - A's at Arizona
Oakland Athletics @ Arizona Diamondbacks
Dan Haren left the A's this off-season as a fan favorite, passed to Arizona in exchange for a strong pool of talent, including today's #6 hitter, Carlos Gonzalez, who has impressed me significantly in his few short weeks in the majors thus far, capped by a TiVo-worthy play in deep right field last night.
While we A's fans may root for Haren in his other 30-plus starts this season, tonight, we're looking to see if he can follow in fellow pitcher Brandon Webb's footsteps, letting the A's finally give Joe Blanton that run support he just can't seem to buy.
So far, Blanton has been on the losing side of many close games, racking up a 3-9 record, the worst in the Bay Area this side of Barry Zito. His won-loss ratio belies his 4.23 ERA and acceptable K/BB ratio of 1.84, and he maintains the support of A's manager Bob Geren, quoted elsewhere as saying "Joe is on his game". Haren has done better, coming into tonight with a 76/15 K/BB ratio, a 3.41 ERA and a 6-4 record.
Rumor has it that the winner of tonight's duel between the one-time roommates has to buy the other one dinner. I for one hope that Joe will be footing the bill.
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This game
Is the one of the most exciting so far this year, if not the most
by SwishMyNish33 on
Jun 18, 2008 6:40 PM PDT
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Below now forth
don’t change anything above this!
by MobiusKlein on
Jun 18, 2008 6:42 PM PDT
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Fourth!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 6:41 PM PDT
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uhhhhhh
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
Jun 18, 2008 6:42 PM PDT
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Okay. Listen up. I don't want to start cussing already so please
be nice.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 6:42 PM PDT
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That was not even close to being mean.
Why so sensitive today?
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
Jun 18, 2008 6:43 PM PDT
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Paranoia. Did somebody touch my ass?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 6:43 PM PDT
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Sorry... I thought it was... um... something else.
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by DMOAS on
Jun 18, 2008 6:45 PM PDT
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I get that a lot.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 6:46 PM PDT
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Then maybe you're not really paranoid.
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by DMOAS on
Jun 18, 2008 6:47 PM PDT
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Just because you're paranoid
doesn’t mean they’re NOT out to get you.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
Jun 18, 2008 6:48 PM PDT
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most excellent, i remembered the "early" start
alaska A
by ak_A on
Jun 18, 2008 6:42 PM PDT
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Two ** for punctuality.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 6:43 PM PDT
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the screen materialized on the first pitch to ellis. LS
alaska A
by ak_A on
Jun 18, 2008 6:43 PM PDT
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Swooney's been pretty great
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Jun 18, 2008 6:43 PM PDT
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what's his hitting streak at now?
like 11 or 12 I tihnk
by SwishMyNish33 on
Jun 18, 2008 6:44 PM PDT
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It's at 11 now.
More fantasy points for me!
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by Kimberly on
Jun 18, 2008 6:49 PM PDT
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Yeah Swooney!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
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Ryan Sweeney up the middle for a hit
And Dan Haren’s bid for a perfect game comes to a crashing end.
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by louismg on
Jun 18, 2008 6:44 PM PDT
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I'm not ready for this.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on
Jun 18, 2008 6:44 PM PDT
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get ready for Jack
It’s going to go
by MobiusKlein on
Jun 18, 2008 6:45 PM PDT
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Made me think of that song- "Ya'll ready for this?"
It was on my Jock Jams cd that I listened to about 3 years ago when I actually worked out.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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Yeah SB Swooney!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
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i hope the arizona announcers are as funny tonight
as they were last night
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
by CrackBaby on
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I'm going with Foss in HD tonight.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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they were histarical last night
when they started appologizing to the people who work at jack in the box, and to people who rent carnivales
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by CrackBaby on
Jun 18, 2008 6:48 PM PDT
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Yay, Baby Sweeney!
SB
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by Kimberly on
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lucky call
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
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The second base ump was distracted
by Ryan’s smoking ass.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on
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Hey! Somebody throw some water on that donkey!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
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That didn't come out exactly like you had planned.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on
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that's what she said
How ‘bout "jackass"? Can I still say "jackass"? @('.')@
by monkeyball on
Jun 18, 2008 6:49 PM PDT
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That's what I was thinking
but I didn’t want pam to smack me down.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
Jun 18, 2008 6:49 PM PDT
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"Smoking ass" is funny in a Beavis & Butthead sorta way...
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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he is ... NACHO OUT!
How ‘bout "jackass"? Can I still say "jackass"? @('.')@
by monkeyball on
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couldn't see ultra slomo with good angle
but i think his hand snuk in there a split second before he tagged his shoulder?
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by ak_A on
Jun 18, 2008 6:48 PM PDT
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Seemed like he did
just sneak in there. Wishful thinking perhaps.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on
Jun 18, 2008 6:51 PM PDT
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Haren a bit nervous perhaps?
or we’re just good
by SwishMyNish33 on
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i really like watching him pitch
just sucks its against us
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by CrackBaby on
Jun 18, 2008 6:50 PM PDT
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OT- I find it funny that fantasy baseball gives you "points"
in a game measured by runs. Oh well.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 6:50 PM PDT
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I find it funny that Barry Zito sucks ass
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Jun 18, 2008 6:51 PM PDT
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So does Blez and me and AN and SF fans and everyone but Barry
and Joe Zito.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 6:52 PM PDT
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same reason stats like
batting average and rbi are ridiculous, just measure contribution in runs, that’s how it is for pitchers kind of – Era
by SwishMyNish33 on
Jun 18, 2008 6:52 PM PDT
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bah
26 pitches at least.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
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That bullpen was
nice last night, even Rajai could hit off it!
by SwishMyNish33 on
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thats the booby we all know and love
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by CrackBaby on
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That is Haren-esque. He used to get out of trouble as quickly
as he got into it.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 6:51 PM PDT
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Almost 30 pitches for Haren there
thats a good sign.
by asfaninpismobeach on
Jun 18, 2008 6:53 PM PDT
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Let's go
Cupcakes!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on
Jun 18, 2008 6:53 PM PDT
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here we go
two runs in the first and then lights out the rest of the game but not enough run support to make up for it
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by CrackBaby on
Jun 18, 2008 6:54 PM PDT
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Is Byrnes hurt or have they benched him for sucking?
The A's colors are green and gold.
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DL - hammy
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on
Jun 18, 2008 6:55 PM PDT
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i saw them rubbing his thighs last night on the arizona feed
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rehabbing I think
sore quads or hamstrings
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
Jun 18, 2008 6:55 PM PDT
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hurt both hammys, mostly right one though
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I bet the left one ain't jealous.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 6:56 PM PDT
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C'mon Cupcakes!
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by Kimberly on
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joe blanton scares me
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by CrackBaby on
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I suddenly feel the need for eye surgery.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on
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Zonis?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 6:57 PM PDT
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Ugh....come on....
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by oblique on
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Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhcrap.
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
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son of a bitch
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by CrackBaby on
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Blanton has a case of the Webb
Settle down mang!
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by Hit4TheCycle on
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get your shit together country cupcakes blanton
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by CrackBaby on
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Trade Blanton
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by Flashfire on
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with the bases loaded
before the runs score
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He'll still eat 8 innings up. Not sure if that will be a good thing tonight.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 6:59 PM PDT
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Sigh.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
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Oh dear. Not a good start for the boys.
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I don't like the looks of this
We’ll be lucky to get out of this 4-0
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
Jun 18, 2008 6:58 PM PDT
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that's a bit pessimistic
i think average is about 2 runs
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oakgoose jinxed us
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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I'm sure he's getting his latest criticisms of Blanton ready to go.
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by Flashfire on
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Fire sale!
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by Jennifer on
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That is a great nickname. Fabulous. Claps!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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Alas, I cannot take credit...totally plagerized.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on
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Danger! Danger!
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by Jennifer on
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Maybe its the A's
turn for a spanking. Not looking good
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Wouldn't be the first.
Stomper is a badass!
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they were only routed once this season, so far
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And how happy are we?
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What counts for Rout?
10+ run delta?
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The Rangers are putting on a
cruise in November. With current and former players. Sounds fun. The A’s should do this.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
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One out.
Come on…two more.
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Good play, Baby.
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.
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The ever important first out
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followed by the equally important 2nd out. How do we weight the 3rd out?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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Kuiper's call was a bit strange on that one.
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Cust, you lazy ass!
Swooney would have had that!
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and Byrnes
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Cros!
Nice catch.
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.
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BoCro!
That was awesome! The defense is looking good!
Stomper is a badass!
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Merely delayed.
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Oh.......carp.
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How revolting.
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So much for getting out of it.
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Pitching . . .
not so much.
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This is too predictable after yesterday.
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.
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My. Oh my. At least it ain't Mariners' baseball every night.
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So THAT'S what last night felt like.
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Back to watching Stanford/Miami
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Umm....yeah.
We’ll be lucky to get a run off of Haren.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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lets get chad in there
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I hope Joe takes Dan to Applebee's
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
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Friday's at the Park
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Freaking meatball - Kendall would have put that out
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Let's not start with the hyperbole.
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fuck me in the ass
Loads of fun tonight.
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Someone ought to tell Nico that.
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I was in the back room and heard cheering
then, I smelled a Meatball cooking.
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Nice throw to first, Blanton. Sheesh.
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Someone needs to send Joe
the cussing email.
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Not excessive in his case
The A's colors are green and gold.
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Blanton hasnt fooled anyone yet
lots of contact and hard contact
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K!
That was rough!
Stomper is a badass!
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Well, my two threads just collided
I guess we’re a real good team 80% of the time.
Forget trading this guy—unless it’s a dump to get Gaudin in there. Blanton is simply not good this year.
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80%?
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Meanwhile...
Yankees sign Sidney Ponson to a minor league deal.
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
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Sigh, you beat me.
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/baseball/mlb/06/18/yankees.ponson.ap/index.html?eref=si_mlb
I love the 9+ ERA stat
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Jun 18, 2008 7:08 PM PDT
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Bad matchup...
The D-Backs strike out a lot and hit hard… and Cupcakes can’t miss bats
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Unrelated note
Chipper is 2 for 3 so far tonight with a home run
I’m really pulling for him to stay above .400
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he was roughly 0-73 against the Angels last weekend
I hope he doesn’t stay above .400.
The A's colors are green and gold.
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"Youuuuu DICK!"
Sincerly,
Jeff Spiccoli
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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trade joe blanton
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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notice hudson's perfect positioning
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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Anyone else see that sign
from a fan that read, “Bring back Brynes!!!”
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Stupid fans
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Yeah

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i think we need to retire this one
overused
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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If you're going to the trouble of making
a sign, shouldn’t you at least spend the time to make sure you spell it right?
LOL
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Jun 18, 2008 7:13 PM PDT
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You'd think, but it happens all the time
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by Flashfire on
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It happens all the time. This crazy spelling error. Wrapped up on this sign.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 7:16 PM PDT
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Is he talking about Joanie's family?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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Do we owe Haren for what he brought to Oakland?
Obviously I want to win but it hurts less knowing how we made out on the deal.
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More of a "Thanks. You're happy, we're happy, it's all good."
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Jun 18, 2008 7:11 PM PDT
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followed by a "Boy. I'm glad that you are in the NL!!"
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Maybe I'd prefer if Haren does good
like gives up 2 runs, but A’s still win 2-1. . . too late for that
Now I’m hoping Haren does good, and then bullpen blows it
by SwishMyNish33 on
Jun 18, 2008 7:12 PM PDT
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Mets take the lead 1-0.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Jun 18, 2008 7:12 PM PDT
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Jose Reyes is awesome
IF hit, steal, advance to third on the steal, scores on a gb.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Jun 18, 2008 7:16 PM PDT
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That was too easy
For Haren
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by Hit4TheCycle on
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Ughh
now next inning has to start with Blanton too
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Maybe
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
Jun 18, 2008 7:14 PM PDT
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No one takes you seriously if you don't use ellipses
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by mikeA on
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We need a shutdown inning, Joe!
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by Kimberly on
Jun 18, 2008 7:14 PM PDT
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Wow
Now they show a fan who has a sign that says, “C’mon get some run’s.” Why the apostrophe?
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Reminds me of a Bart Simpson shirt I got in Mexico.
He is giving his middle finger with a bubble quote coming out of his mouth that says…
“F* Off Dude’s!”
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
Jun 18, 2008 7:18 PM PDT
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Lets go As
Apostrophe’s are overrated
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by louismg on
Jun 18, 2008 7:20 PM PDT
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Az. fans are called "Redheads"?
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Jun 18, 2008 7:16 PM PDT
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gingers
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
by CrackBaby on
Jun 18, 2008 7:17 PM PDT
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makes one wanna ask.... never mind.
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Was Ginger
a Redhead on Gilligans Island? Um… nevermind
by asfaninpismobeach on
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If you can't even retire the opposing pitcher, you're in real trouble
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Micah Owings can hit though
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by Hit4TheCycle on
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And we already know Haren can
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Okay, just got back from making
a drink…. I see things are the same. WHY?!
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on
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Make another.
You’re gonna need it.
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.
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Jun 18, 2008 7:20 PM PDT
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I used the last of the OJ. :(
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by Jennifer on
Jun 18, 2008 7:21 PM PDT
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Ding ding!
I’m a wuss.
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by Jennifer on
Jun 18, 2008 7:24 PM PDT
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No shit. Got any real news?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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hey
Be excellent to each other, eh?
Peace and bongs to all….
by paradox on
Jun 18, 2008 7:25 PM PDT
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Okay but I don't remember the last time I saw a real life bong.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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yeah.....
me neither…................................................................................................
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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Jun 18, 2008 7:27 PM PDT
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I miss those days.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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me too, actually
Young and dumb was all right. Older and sexier just doesn’t cut it, you know?
by paradox on
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well, me neither, really
It’s a good line, is all
by paradox on
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I Plead the 5th
Honestly, my memory is all wacky about that.
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it's just been too long is all we're saying
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by SwampyD on
Jun 18, 2008 7:30 PM PDT
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^^ chuckles ^^
That tied stick cam back and bit me in the ass too, man,
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god
bought himself another inning. Hopefully Beane can wrap up the deal with Cashman before the 4th
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by SwampyD on
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or before his next start
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
by CrackBaby on
Jun 18, 2008 7:21 PM PDT
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at least the angels are losing
for now
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
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Oliver Perez is hard at work trying to change that
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
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he better homer
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
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He is 1 for 9 lifetime
if that helps. So he is due
by A'sfaninNC on
Jun 18, 2008 7:23 PM PDT
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He's Due?
that would explain the belly.
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I miss the DH.
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by Jennifer on
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I miss Frank Thomas also
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by SwampyD on
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I miss winning.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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Normally in the Pitcher vs. Old Team Scenario
Old Team has the advantage. What gives?
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I just wish
The National League would grow up
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by SwampyD on
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I miss Dan Haren but I want to keep the other fellas.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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Did I mention how much I like Ryan Sweeney?
He’s really improved from the beginning of the season. He’s really leveling off and hitting the ball hard.
That, and his defense and speed are plus.
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I like that "BARTable" is now used widely as a verb.
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.
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Is it Googleable Yet?
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by Hit4TheCycle on
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Google says...
Did you mean: bar table
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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I don't think it's used outside of the BA.
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Nope.
But widely used as in, outside of me saying it. It was on an official BART commercial. And I love verbifying things.
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.
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Is it wrong
that when I see BA, I think “bare ass”?
Stomper is a badass!
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Is it weird...
That they’re called the White Sox… but they wear black socks?
by VORP is too nerdy on
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Is it weird
That the they’re called the Tigers, but they’re humans?
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by SwampyD on
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LOL
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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Why yes, yes it is.
Especially when they play like cute little kittens.
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Not really.
That’s weird.
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by Jennifer on
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No. THAT'S weird.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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well, I think of Bachelor's Degree
Bare ass is just as good, in my opinion,
“Strip.”
”’All the way?”
“To your bare ass.”
Harvey Keitel, Pulp Fiction
by paradox on
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Let's not start suckin' each other's dicks quite yet.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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^^ chuckles ^^
Fun, but the game is supposed to be in line with real dialogue in real time, not just great lines.
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Not anymore. This thread needs something other than baseball tonight.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on
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BARTable would be an adjective
i.e. “That is a BARTable route,” or “Our group is BARTable.”
“is,” is the verb in both and the nouns are “route” and “group.”
Green Hulk Fists
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I know that your not suppose to tip your hand as a GM
but seriously Billy. “I want close to the same return for Blanton as I got for Haren” is just a ludicrious statement. That had to get a few laughs from other GM’s. Blanton is not a bad pitcher but he is nowhere near the talent that Haren is.
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On the flip side...
If Billy is really high on Blanton, maybe other GM’s will bite because of his past success with pitchers.
I don’t buy it either.. but…. I have to believe Billy knows better. It has to be some kind of trick.
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Anyone ever
hear what LA was offering up last year? Would be kind of a barometer
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No.
What were they offering?
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I don't know that Billy
responded to the foot tap
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Grilled salmon, mixed veg spinach salad...then
my super supplements….then down hill from there—- as accidently, I find the big un-opened bag of Rolo’s that I forgot to take to the office on Monday…..oh my…bag is now opened and ready to Rolo!
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grilled hamburgers
Al dente broccoli. Not bad.
by paradox on
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yeah
Trade Joe Blanton
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At this point
You have to decide whether you’re going to feed Blanton to the wolves and leave him in or get someone else in there and put some stress on the bullpen.
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BOOOOOO!!!!
U suX JOW! go bac 2 wear u come frum!
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KFC
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mashed potatoes, biscuits, gravy, corn?
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KFC = Joe B.
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Crappity
crap, crap, carp!
Stomper is a badass!
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Carlos has a gun but he needs to learn to shoot straight.
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speaking of California
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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Ziggy up!
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TRADE JOE BLANTON NOW
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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This is painful.
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.
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Did Blanton have a bet with Webb, lets see who can get taken out earlier?
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COME ON CUPCAKES
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YAY! YAY! YAY! WAY TO GO JOE! TRADE HIM PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
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Holy Cow.
Haren takes Blanton to the shed. 3-run double.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
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Payback is such a bitch.
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.



