Open Thread: Game 83 - A's at Angels
by Nico on Jul 1, 2008 6:46 PM PDT
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PrintHaving scored only two runs since Wednesday, the Angels are probably not thrilled about facing Rich Harden tonight. But while a healthy Harden seemingly owns everyone, historically Ervin Santana has owned the A's to no lesser a degree. Santana is 8-1 with a 1.38 ERA in his career against Oakland.
However...There is a ray of hope. The A's have a lefty-heavy hitting brigade and in 2008 so far, Santana's lefty/righty splits have been dramatic: He is holding right-handed batters to a WHIP of 0.86, compared to a WHIP of 1.32 for lefties.
If you look at which A's have had a particular lack of success again E. Santana, you see right-handed batters Kurt Suzuki (0/9) and Bobby Crosby (1/17), while the only batter with any history of success is lefty Eric Chavez (8/22). So while the red-hot Suzuki still gets the nod over the switch-hitting Rob Bowen, he is one of only three right-handed batters in tonight's lineup, which is thusly and as follows:
R. Sweeney - RF
Suzuki - C
Cust - LF
Chavez - DH
Crosby - SS
Gonzalez - CF
Ellis - 2B
Hannahan - 3B
Barton - 1B
Hoping to find the right formula, Mike Scioscia has Maicer Izturis batting third and has put Vlad in the outfield:
Figgins - 3B
Kotchman - 1B
Izturis - SS
Guerrero - RF
Hunter - CF
Anderson - DH
Matthews - LF
Kendrick - LF
Mathis - C
Today's "fun fact": Ervin Santana began the season by making 7 consecutive "quality starts," but since then he has allowed 3 ER or fewer in only 4 of his 9 starts.
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lets get it on! de wango de tango
(been a shut in today, so i was waiting for the thread with baited breath)
alaska A
Let's hope Harden matches your "shut in"
with a “shut out”...
(YINX)
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
so shut in, that i almost tried to get
a list of pen pals (of inmates in upscale federal women prisons only)
alaska A
When you move to Denver,
we’ll practically be neighbors. We can take turns inviting Nevada over.
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
All I have are hookers and several STDs,
and somehow I don’t think Nevada will be all that impressed.
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
When Rich gets to start on Canada Day
I think we’re guaranteed a win, eh?
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
I like the info on Santana
I’m hopeful that today is the day we finally rock him.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
When's the last time two teams no-hit each other?
I just looked up the A’s career numbers against Santana. The current roster has 5 extra-base hits and no home runs in 136 at-bats. It’s like fielding an entire team of Jason Kendalls.
So it goes.
Now THAT is a scary bit of information....
LET’S GO OAKLAND!
by jonahbartlett on Jul 1, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey everybody. I sold my soul to the devil so that we could
beat Ervin Santana. YOU”RE WELCOME….
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions
Satan didn't tell me how quickly this would happen. Wow.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Really?
I could’ve sworn your soul was worth only two Wednesday Plaza reserve tickets.
Green Hulk Fists
Now don't start "judging" other people's souls.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't know Cust was a racist
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 1, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I just noticed that. I meant he is an automatic strikeout. I doubt he's racist
It's not worth winning if you can't win big!
-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks
put him in the 6th spot
In 37 PAs in the 6th hole, his BA is.406 and OPS=1.345
In the 3rd hole, he’s sub-Mendoza.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
You go Suzuki!
Prove to Nico that batter/pitcher stats aren’t able to predict future performance! :P
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 1, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
in light of that performance last night...
it would be fitting for cust to hit a HR right now.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
no surprise there.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
definitely cost us a run this inning.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
Dammit Cust. That first swing looked worse than Jeremy Giambi.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions
GET A FRIGGIN HITTER!!!!!!!!!!!
It's not worth winning if you can't win big!
-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks
You expect Cust to get us one? That would be the epitome of TEAM.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Hard to swing at right way
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
AN golf claps simultaneously :-)
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
At least we are finding some creases.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I disagree - BUT...think the #3 spot
may not be the best place for him right now.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I wouldn't mind him hitting third in Sacramento
It's not worth winning if you can't win big!
-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks
So you and Swishdball agree somewhat.
He believes Oakland may not be the best place for him right now.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Mow these fuckers down, Rich
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jul 1, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That was so p A N ther
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm telling y'all cuz you're the only people I know who might be vaguely interested
Just got back from a Lowell Spinners game where I was surprised to see one Bobby Kielty playing RF
He only grew it that one year
His first year he buzzed it too.
It’s the most amazing major league hair I’ve ever seen. He showed up in a clown suit one time and you should have seen the threads, just electrified.
wow, i didn't realize it was only one year
my strongest memories of him are from those photos zito took
We keep talking about how the A's need a lefty-masher...
What about Emil Brown for Kielty, straight up? Depending on the salary differential…
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Is Boston interested in doing THAT?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh, could be?
They might could use another marginal right-handed bat coming off the bench…
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Works for me.
Monte Poole would freak, though.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Brown for a large tub of sunflower seeds. And Big League Chew
It's not worth winning if you can't win big!
-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks
MOTHER OF GOD
THIS IS WHY I’M SCARED. CHECK HIM. CHECK HIM. GET HIM OUT OF THE GAME AND IN A TUB OF ICE. RIGHT NOW. AHHHH!!!!
Body cast for the next 4 days
It's not worth winning if you can't win big!
-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks
He's fine.
And also apparently still healthy.
There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.
Hi Poppy. Welcome to the night version of AN.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't make the game threads. You make them brighter.
UBS… the company that I don’t understand.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoops. I meant BASF.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
POPPIFER!!!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I know him.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's talk religion and politics.
Or whatever else works for baiting you into getting a strike.
There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.
I can handle Strike One but if I get to Strike Two
I might get a bit nervous.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Crudler is the worst
It's not worth winning if you can't win big!
-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks
Well, that was a sorry-lookin' swing
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Harden's fastball is 88-92 so far
But still a 1-2-3 inning. :-)
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
Our righties are 3 for 3!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I like Hanrahahahan and Dale back to back
It's not worth winning if you can't win big!
-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks
Hannahan & Barton back-to-back...
Their backs would be about four feet apart.
There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.
Some are more photogenic than others then?
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Well, I'm no expert on male pulchritude
But I’d say Chad, Daric, and Rob don’t look so hot in their mlb.com photos.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
How do they do those photos?
Is it like in grade school, where one day is picture day and if you get a bad one you’re stuck with it for the year?
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
As an NRAF without the mlb.tv package
I don’t have much else to go on.
Someone should make a special AN picture gallery with one nice portrait for each player. Then we can look at that instead.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
I'd do it...
but then we’d have people complaining about “chick talk” on AN. I’d be ALL over it, though.
Do it.
There’s been a major disruption in the balance of chick talk & stats/trades talk.
There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.
i mostly just have croz/street/harden stuff but i can work on this… i’ll make a folder in my photobucket and send you a link. we want nice face shots of everyone?
That's be nice.
I’d like to see a nice portrait size for each player, reasonably uniform in scale and size (size of the picture, I mean), roughly comparable to the head shots on mlb.com, but much better of course.
Seriously, there are a few guys on the team I really don’t know what they look like.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
With the sun shining on MaEl over there at first...
it makes him look like he has been sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows.
That is a really tough catch made to look easy.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions
MaEl and Sweeney combo. Does it get much better?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
Sweeney
What did the sox see wrong with this guy?
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
seriously
maybe they didn’t give him enough time
he looks more and more like a veteran at the plate this season…i’m loving it
witty remark
He may not be racist either. You gotta take that into account.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Serious answer:
He didn’t fulfill their organizational expectations of 30 HR power by the time he turned 23.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
I'm sure Harden agrees. Blanton is just pissed off.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish I could be there tonight
Being at last night’s game, my first in Anaheim, all decked-out in A’s gear was a lot of fun. To have Smith twirl such a gem, backed up only made it more enjoyable.
Alas, I’m now back in the East Bay. Still, I kind of wish I could be in Anaheim for another night, screaming my lungs out in praise of Sweeney. Oh well, at least AN, unlike the Angels faithful, won’t resort to throwing peanuts at me when I do so. Or so I hope….
In God We Trust....All Others Must Show Data
Thanks for the live mojo, Wes13.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, 13?
You mean to tell me I’ve aged six years in five minutes? Is that Elizabeth Perkins standing next to me? And how did I wind up in FAO Schwartz?
You coming to AN Day again, ohtobe?
In God We Trust....All Others Must Show Data
Jennifer called you "13" because you put a hex on the game.
Not going this year but will be heading out b4 the year is over. I’ll definitely let AN know when in case they are willing to tailgate in the future.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh, gotcha
A quick check of last night’s thread(s) caught me up. That’s hysterical, though I’d be happy to take credit for last night’s beatdown. Even if, ahem, Smith and Chavy do deserve most of the credit.
And yeah, be sure to let AN know when you make it out here again. It’d be great to get a mini contingent together.
In God We Trust....All Others Must Show Data
WOOOO!!!
I just scared the hell out of my neighbors & cats.
There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.
Could be a CGV
( heads out of thread to research new 3/9 rule )
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
GA- Ya really hit the shit out of that one.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions
what a mash
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
Is this the game???!!!
....where the Athletics score at least a run in every one of the nine innnings??!
So far, so good.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions
I know several have done it
it was in Baseball Digest a few issues back.
Unfortunately, I am not one of those people with 6-8ft stacks of every piece of literature that ever came close to/inside the domicile. I threw out that issue.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
A few other times in the NL
Never done for 9 innings in AL, though there are some where the home team scored in all 8 and then didn’t bat in the 9th.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
I don't believe that's ever been done.
I could be wrong.
by Philip Christy on Jul 1, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Escobar was expected to come back,
but now it appears that he is done for the season as originally thought.
The A's colors are green and gold.
I'm sure it makes sense in a million different ways...
but I hate the move. I just do.
by jonahbartlett on Jul 1, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, Cust has a gameday pic now?
I….I….I’m stunned. Especially because he looks like a CHP officer issuing a stern warning.
In God We Trust....All Others Must Show Data
Oh no. Wolff is moving the team to LA!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions
Maybe Anaheim since they don't have a team anymore?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Beachballs
Quintessential Southern California baseball right there.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
NOOOOO
Lew Wolff get off of there!!!! You’re making me sad.
Agreed!
I just love the Angels’ organization… we try to model ourselves after you? If that’s true, don’t say it!
by jonahbartlett on Jul 1, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I just saw a brief picture, but he's wearing red too isn't he?
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
Eh, it's just execuspeak for "Thanks for having me."
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Hey, just turned the game on
and Sweeney already has a hit and a RBI. I love this kid!
...
wait for it…
...
Have I mentioned HE’S FROM IOWA?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Hud and Fiz
are going to talk about this forever.
“You know, Phys, A’s owner, Lew Wolff is always trying to make the A’s a little more about the Angels.”
NO NO NO NO NO
I think Crosby could hit a bomb off Santana
He’s really looking for that fastball. Just needs to make a good swing.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
I haven't logged in
to AN in so long; even I don’t remember me.
But had to see what was being said with Harden pitching…
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
Thanks Poppy
I noticed Mean Girls was on tv, and that’s what prompted me to login to AN. Is that wrong?
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 1, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I was disappointed you didn't
notice my “Fetch” mention in my Texas League diary. I chased that damned dog down just for you… and you didn’t even notice. :(
I suck...
but you already knew that.
I haven’t read AN in a while. I’ll look up your Texas League diary, and read it word for word just to see for myself that you were thinking of me.
In the mean time, I’ll just smile smugly to myself (“Jennifer is thinking of me!”)
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 1, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh my god.
I didn’t even see that caption… :(
There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.
I think I was laughing too much about the puffy taco.
There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.
must be the smell of
Optimism!
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 1, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember you
I’ve got Deloria’s book from the library on my nightstand right now.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
apparently
Chavez isn’t running full speed, and with Vlad’s arm….. no
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
CarGon!! Double
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions
ANOTHER double. Wowserweezers!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions
Thought they should have gambled there.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't want that 3rd out at the plate, right?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Never make the 1st or 3rd out at 3rd-base...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a good hold
Kendrick threw a one-hop strike to the plate and Chavy would have been dead meat.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I know it happened but I still think it was a good gamble. Hell LAA
scores most of their runs forcing the action.
Oh well… I see your point too.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh huh, and that's why they rank as well as they do
in total runs scored.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
or is that why they don't suck even more?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Lew Wolff just talked some s%^&
on the Angels broadcast. He said, “The Angels are very fan friendly, and thankfully tonight you’ve been pretty hitter friendly so far, so thank you very much for that.”
LOL
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 1, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
That's what they get
for letting the A’s owner in the Angels booth.
Rex and Hud are stupid.
Green Hulk Fists
too bad he spent...
the first 5 minutes talking about how he’d like to model the a’s off the angels.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
Anyone know why Brett Anderson was scratched from the Midland game?
I just got back.. only stayed for a few innings as I was disappointed because I went to see him pitch..
Good news though, Cunningham hit two homers in his first two at bats!
Odd news, Javier Herrera reached first in his first two at bats and was promptly picked off both times..
I dont know about you
but Im not real horny to hear from Arte Moreno anytime soon.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 1, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions
I heard he "shaves" too
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
What's wrong with that?
Um.. not that I know… um… what you’re talking about.
...
< slinks away >
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
That is a scary ass thought
old men with tats, ripple rings and no body hair. I just got sick in my mouth. Plus I didnt know Arte was a Raiders fan.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 1, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
He buys baby powder and razors by the gross.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn. Mathis dug down and got one.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions
now 2-1 Athletics lead
Mathis SF.
Infield is in..
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions
Figgins walks
Hope for a DP here.
Figgins not running like usual..
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions
DP Please
Keep the ball down
Mechanics all to hell at moment
Harden has lost it
6 of 7 pitches for balls, fastball around 88-90.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions
I’m always worried when it comes to Rich
by justarebelheart on Jul 1, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
this is what I logged in for...
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 1, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I would love to put an A's logo right below her breasts
and take her to Oakland with me :-)
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
injected her brain cells
into her chest.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 1, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Braaaains.... braaaains....
I love a girl with a great pair of brains like that.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
I read your post as Stank mojo but it likely applies just fine.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
A "mound visit"???
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jul 1, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
indeed
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Get it, Rich!
gas here…
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
shiptleldk 2-2
Kotchman slow roller.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions
LS gets the chopped ball
inning over, 2-2.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions
You gotta lot a heart, kid.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 1, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Harden doesn't look good
Up in the zone, wild, and not throwing as hard as usual…
Hmmmmmmm….....
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
FOX 32 showed a pitch at 94 that inning
but I think their gun is off 2 or 3 mph because it had Santana at 98.
I will never take my car to Daland Auto Body
because they’re commercials are so f’n loud.
There's no textbook for how to treat a geriatric tapir.
Hammer noise
on sheet metal will …
well, you’re listening to the fallout….
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 1, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
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Fascinating chat with Wolff on the Angels' broadcast
Apparently he asked to come on and praised the Angels organization, saying a lot of what the A’s wanted to do was copy what the Angels were doing (especially with respect to the ballpark and the whole ballpark experience). One thing I haven’t heard them say definitively before is that they expected to mimic the Angels in that “of Fremont” business – since he left a blank in the what of Fremont, it seems clear by implication that they’re leaning toward “San Jose of Fremont” (at least that’s my interpretation).
Lew Wolfe is a Complete Cunt!
I’m watching the Angel’s broadcast since I live in SoCal.
They had Lew Wolfe on because he, “wanted to compliment the Angel’s organization” (translation, he wants to kiss ass to an influential owner). That in itself is forgivable.
Now, they primarily talked about 2 things:
1. How “family friendly ” Angels’ games are (and it’s true, they are – Angels fans are a bunch of yuppie part-time baseball fans who go to games to be seen not for the love of the game).
2. The A’s move to Fremont.
Point one was pretty unnoticeable. On point two, however, Wolfe let the complete douche in him show.
Some things he said:
- The ballpark will be Cisco Field at Fremont.
- This point has been known… Cisco Field will seat only 32,000 with a buttload of luxury boxes.
Here’s the kicker:
- The A’s will be known as The [Blank] (either “Oakland” or “Bay Area”) A’s of Fremont (No lie. No wonder he’s kissing ass to Moreno. He’s going to f’ up the A’s name just like Moreno did with the Angels).
Now I had heard this rumored, but unless I’m just not getting the news being here in SoCal, this is the first official confirmation.
Not only that but his whole conversation, you could tell that this ballpark is not going to be for the common fan.
I’m from San Jose originally, so I’m not against the move to Fremont, but the way this is being handled is ridiculous!
Dallas Rangers at Arlington?????
Sorry. I’m pissed. I make fun of Angels fans for their name. Now we’re going to do it too????
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