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Open Thread: Game 157 - A's at Texas (cont.)

3-3 going to the 6th...

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I have a crush on Slusser.

What’s she saying?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

"Stop stalking me."

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not until there's a restraining order.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Talking about AL MVP

and how the MVP voting process works.

by thesteve9x on Sep 23, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's disappointingly unprofound

I was hoping for some cutting edge analysis

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

crojo?

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

heck, i had no idea mlb premium users

can select home or away telecasts. wonder how long that has been going on.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Sep 23, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Since about the first of the month.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

okay, dont feel so left out now. nice to switch to our guys

as i just noticed that a few mins ago.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Sep 23, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

A few weeks

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

FSNSW is interviewing a fan with a "That Smell is travis Buck" sign

He says “When Travis Buck comes out here, everyone runs away cuz he SMELLS! I was hoping tonight would be Air Freshener Night…”

by schmifty on Sep 23, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Wha!

How does someone as gorgeous as that smell?

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

In that case

Maybe it’s the smell of soap that turns him off?

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or ever...

(sigh)

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Travis Buck?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Doesn't sound like you're willing to learn

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

honey, chocolate icing, and butter.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly.

Oh, and semen.

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's the butter smell.

Travis [censors] butter.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

How useful!

Now that would be a heck of a cooking show.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Bucking Off with Travis"

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK this has to be the bottom of the hill

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

<scrape>

Yep.

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

We hit rock bottom last night

Kind of dug our way up a little bit in the first thread, and came crashing back down..

by thesteve9x on Sep 23, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fine, I'm leaving

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

We're not at the bottom?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

<scrape, scrape>

Nope, there’s still plenty of filth down here!

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fine, I'm leaving

I just want to wish you good luck. We’re all counting on you.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

The Rangers announcers are interviewing someone really boring

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

He won $25,000 from Sonic.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

He claims to be a comedian.

I can’t believe he makes his living doing that

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ya that's his day job

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Rangers interviews have been crap tonight... wtf

Although it was pretty entertaining earlier this year when Tom Grieve called his mom in Pittsfield, MA and she rambled on incessantly about her confusion with the Red Sox game she was watching

by schmifty on Sep 23, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did she call your grandma over?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was kinda hoping, but no.

I don’t think my grandma has any idea “who they are”, honestly.

by schmifty on Sep 23, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

So she's still impressed then?

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ugh, if K-Rod wins AL MVP

I will shoot someone, he definitely is not anywhere near as valuable as Morneau or Pedroia

by thesteve9x on Sep 23, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

he wont...but what about the cy young?

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

You cannot take that away from Cliff Lee

And I was talking about MVP because they were talking about K-Rod in consideration for MVP and how he isn’t really in consideration for Cy young.

by thesteve9x on Sep 23, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sizemore has an argument for MVP too, but not much of a chance

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's not even the best reliever in the league

He might not even be the best reliever on his own team.

by thejd44 on Sep 23, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's having a down year

in terms of every other stat except Saves.

by thesteve9x on Sep 23, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is Slusser predicting that?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pedroia MVP

That is so depressing to me.

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

True. It coulda been Crosby.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

He coulda been a contenda!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Instead of a bum, which...

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

jose conseco!

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

He has had a good season

But it is hard to say that he is the MVP of the league

by thesteve9x on Sep 23, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

You'd prefer whom?

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Morneau

That guy is putting up the same numbers as his 2006 MVP year.

by thesteve9x on Sep 23, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Except he was a worse candidate than Mauer that year.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Milton Bradley

Leads the AL in OPS. If we won a prize he’d have a heart attack, however.

by FarkeyD on Sep 23, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I want to hear his HOF speech

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

With the occasional conjunction and pronoun

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Alan Embree warming up

Outman better get himself out of this inning if he doesn’t want to watch all his inherited runners score.

by MrIncognito on Sep 23, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay Josh!

Outman not Lewin. He’s settled down nicely since he threatened us with a 17 run game.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Bowen did something good.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Bowen does something good almost every day!

Sits.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've seen him squat as well

when warming up pitchers

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why is it....

that when you have upstairs neighbors who want to listen to music way too loud, it’s never good music?

Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.

by Englishmajor on Sep 23, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

what is it?

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Sep 23, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rude people have shitty taste in music.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

...said Englishmajor's downstairs neighbors.

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

ya, just look at ozzie guillen

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does he have bad taste in music?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

About three minutes after I posted this

they turned it off.
So which of you IS my upstairs neighbor?

Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.

by Englishmajor on Sep 23, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Biscuit.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sunshine Biscuit.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Sep 23, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually . . .

Sunshine Biscuit is bettah, since we have the Sunshine cookie factory right close by, or did.

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

MVP

What about Youkilis? Remember how he could have been an A? (sobbing)

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

In that case I vote for Josh Hamilton

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think Pedroia's a pretty solid choice too

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Sep 23, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's not the MVP of his own team

Of course, Jimmy Rollins was about the 5th most producitve player for the Phillies last year and he won it.

by thejd44 on Sep 23, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still don't see how anybody can complain that a team passed on a recovering heroin addict

The Cubs actually drafted him and didn’t keep him. If anybody should be kicking themselves, it’s him.

by thejd44 on Sep 23, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because they had nothing to lose?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not really. Rule 5 is about taking chances on high payoff, high risk guys

Not guys who can become OK RH platoon bats if everything breaks right.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly - Hamilton is precisely the kind of #1 Rule 5 pick

you look for. The A’s are usually good at that – why they thought Goleski was the best risk is beyond me. Just a real blunder.

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 Sep 23, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

They even traded for the #1 pick

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe because Hamilton was considered to not have the upside anymore

When the Cubs selected him in Rule 5 after the 2006 season, he had had about 60 PA since 2002. I don’t see how anybody could’ve expected him to do this based on his time away from the game alone. When you factor in the baggage, he’s definitely a stay away guy.

by thejd44 on Sep 23, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Except for the fact....

that he’s not. I’d like to have that sack of damaged goods in an A’s uni.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 23, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

But he can hit and field.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's not selling jeans....

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pennington has been swinging at the high fastball a lot

That’s “fly ball too shallow” material. Make Wright get the ball down below the letters and we might be in good shape.

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 Sep 23, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

gameday scrwey

says jamey wright replaced jamey wright…has he relieved himself on the mound????

"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft

by harendaman365 on Sep 23, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

He saw Pennington looming in the batters box

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

SAFE, Money!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Bad Cliffy!

Yay anyway!

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Do it, Ryan!

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Speed killlz....

I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!

by Taj Adib on Sep 23, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't think he'd complain about having all nineteen

Share, take turns, just get him hitting.

by thejd44 on Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Isn't he married or taken or something?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think that matters to some people.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whaaaat?

No, I don’t think so. And I research this.

by schmifty on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

No he's not.

Remember…he doesn’t have time for a gf. It’s in that article with the pictures of all his tattoos.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Sep 23, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Look who shows up

just in time to discuss Ryan Sweeney’s availability.

If I don't comment on your comment how will you know you are completely wrong? -Rocktopus

by pam5981 on Sep 23, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

How would you know who the pics were of?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hopefully girls

but who knows, a few guys might slip in.. There are risks I have to take here.

by thesteve9x on Sep 23, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your job is indeed fraught with danger.

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Should be mandatory.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 23, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well I don't think he'd send the topless ones back

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

You really don't want that.

but if it gets me pictures.. Another risk I’ll have to take.

by thesteve9x on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me:

“Why would he cough on them?”

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Scented letters are better?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whoa, when I read that,

I was like, “What the heck is she talking about? Coughing, what?” Then I read my comment and go, “Oh, yeah.” Talk about short term memory.

by Kimberly on Sep 23, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's from Iowa.

Better send the pictures to me.

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

One run lead.

Ziggy for the 5th day in a row?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Please no

My ERA can’t take it anymore. He needs a day off.

by thesteve9x on Sep 23, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's Alan Embree!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

if i was embree, i'd become a ninja

so i could hide

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

And kill someone.

Besides A’s fans I mean.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it 17-16 yet?

I just want to wish you all…oh shut up.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Shut up?

Surely you’re not serious.

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am serious.

Did I mention my niece is at the hospital?

The hospital? What it is it doctor?
It’s a big building with patients, but that’s not important right now.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Looks like I picked the wrong week to quit sniffing glue.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 23, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

No but Embree's just getting started

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I want to hear more about Jack Hannahan's heroic life story

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Overcame a crippling Twinkie addiction...

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oops.

I thought that said, “Jack Cust”

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Internet legend.

He actually died on the infield grass at the Coli. Last week I think it was.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 23, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have a lot of sympathy for drug addicts, but calling them ‘heroic’ for managing to not be an addict is pretty silly.

by MrIncognito on Sep 23, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, "heroic"

I kept reading that wrong.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does anyone know anything about Bush v. Gore?

Did the 10th Amen. not apply because of equal protection clause?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 23, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

?

Ask the supremes, not us.

by MobiusKlein on Sep 23, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Diana, Mary and Flo?

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

The band?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 23, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

The equal protection element was resolved that different counties used different standards when recounting the ballots, so that a voter on one county might have their ballot counted one way while the same ballot in a different county might have it go the other.

I don’t understand your question about the 10th amendment. Given that the 14th amendment states that, “No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws,” there’s no need for any further legal gymnastics.

by MrIncognito on Sep 23, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

The way I am reading this case: Each state holds its separate election for the electoral college votes. When the recount was going to be conducting differently in each county George W argued that it was a violation of the Equal Protection Clause thus allowing the Federal Gov to preempt the state and decide the ellection. Correct me if I am wrong. Don’t want Horowitz to eat me alive!

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 23, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh Alan!

[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo

by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

If there's one guy who I wish didn't have a rubber arm it's Embree.

And, for at least the 15th time this year, I shut an A’s game off when that piece of garbage pitches.

by thejd44 on Sep 23, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

I need to start this tradition

Old man Embree is making my stomach hurt.

by thesteve9x on Sep 23, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

New Internet Tradition?

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dunno

two cheepie hits, not sure you can pin it on embree

Well, except for that.

by MobiusKlein on Sep 23, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

That cheapie HR is eminently pinnable

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Alan Embryo Alan Embryo Alan Embryo

Should have been aborted.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Sep 23, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, barf.

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by pam5981 on Sep 23, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Random

Did you read my comment on the music in the “Anthem” commercial?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, missed it.

In the game thread? I was late. Did you find what the music is?

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by pam5981 on Sep 23, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

find ^out

including all the words would be good.

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by pam5981 on Sep 23, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Last thread.

I contacted the A’s about it, and they emailed me back today. The music was made for that commercial by a company in LA that specifically makes commercial music. The guy gave me the name of the ad agency in charge of the A’s marketing because he couldn’t think of the name of the LA company.

I’m thinking, the music we wear, that’s all of the song. But I still need to contact at least two more people to see if this music is somewhere I can download it. If not, I’m thinking about going the Firefox route to save the commercial.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good research

I wondered if it was composed for the ad, since it seems to fit so well.

Don't blame me, I voted for Bill King.

by Englishmajor on Sep 23, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow. Very thorough.

Yeah, I would love to be able to download that somewhere. I’m kind of obsessed wtih it. It pops into my head all day long.

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by pam5981 on Sep 23, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Looks like we picked the wrong season to use Alan Embree

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

No,

Embree is still on the A’s.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 23, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jack Cust has 21 more HR's than Blalock?

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 23, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

klick

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Sep 23, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Daddy?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really hate this Blalock dude.

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

He's a lot younger than I am.

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I say we move

to leave Alan Embree in Texas or at least have him find his own way back to the Golden State.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 23, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Alan Duane Embree

you shoulda stuck to volleyball…

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

You're only 15 mins away

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mrs. Madrigal did a good job naming her son.

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Good he's in line for the win.

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can't the A's just cut the lead in half?

Is that to much to ask?

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 23, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Boone Logan: Making Alan Embree look decent.

Back to back first pitch HRs.

Pulled after 4 pitches. Twins lead 7-1

Now with 100% more Canuck.

by Blicks on Sep 23, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

tim lincecum...making everyone this side of jake peavy look terrible

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

cargon, i like buck, swooney, and cunningham better...prove me wrong

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

ya, he's dead sexy...but cunningham is my boy

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

He flied out just to spite you

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

So on the way home

The A’s cut to the last out of the Red Sox game, just so I could hear that they are back in the playoffs. Geez, the fucking suspense was killing me.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

But the Tampa boyfriend is happy

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

They're not Devils any more

Haven’t you heard?

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Her's and Tampa's this year.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 23, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

For the first time

since I was…younger.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes their absence will be refreshing

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

its been how many years?

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Since '93

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

i think thats older than gio

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

well truthfully, the last time the yanks weren't in the playoffs, michael Inoa was a hell of a lot smaller

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Only 5' 11"

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barely a puddle

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're younger than I am?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, you said your father was 60...

mine is 52. I was thinking at least a few years older.

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 23, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I had hair then...and a job...

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

i had ninja turtles

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know - will Cora catch the routine pop-up??? He's under it...

…The ball seems to be heading towards his glove, which is indeed open…

Oh meanwhile, Ryan Sweeney’s at bat has happened.

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by Nico on Sep 23, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

All right chums... LET'S DO THIS!!!

… at least I have chicken.

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by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

the neifi chicken?

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

yay duran duran

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

That's just what I was expecting you to do

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh no

I’ve become predictable!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Then you might want to find the Texas boyfriend.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 23, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL.

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by pam5981 on Sep 23, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha! Yeah,

Pam, you now have your new criteria.

by lynnzgal on Sep 23, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

me?

I didn’t know I had criteria on AN boyfriends to begin with.

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by pam5981 on Sep 23, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

bowen, if u were a man, u'd tie this game up right now

"I talked to Paul this morning and asked if he could acquire some chemistry from another GM whose team is out of the race. But I'm concerned chemistry might not clear waivers."
--Beane

by DyeLongJustice on Sep 23, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Ugh. 3rd Place.

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by WaddellCanseco on Sep 23, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Bleh.

G’night.

A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.

by IowaA'sFan on Sep 23, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, that sucked.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 23, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Wait.

Did Ray just say there were highlights from this season? Where was I?

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 23, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

GAME RECAP IS UP

This a-way…

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 Sep 23, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

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