AN Girls Visit Seattle!

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 10:33 AM PDT

Were you wondering why the game threads seemed so empty last weekend?

Despite the rough season for both the A's and the Mariners, a few of the girls from AN decided on a Seattle road trip because a) hey, girls trip! b) hey, baseball players! and c) Safeco is AWESOME!

As if to prove this point, the Mariners' fan appreciation team took and printed photos for all the Safeco guests with the Moose, who really should have a better name than "Moose". I kept calling him Stomper, because every mascot should be named Stomper, right? But Stomper is definitely lacking in both customer service, and a cool place to live, like the Moose Cave below.

We saw a few of our players during the trip, including Dan Meyer, who made fun of Pam's "I Hella Heart Oakland Shirt", which everyone else (A's fan and Mariners' fan alike) seemed to love. We told Pam that she should have responded, "I hella heart your fastball", but I have a feeling that would have been the last picture we took with Dan Meyer.

And what would any good baseball trip be without a picture of our very own Ziggy on the last day of his storybook season? Congratulations Zig, on an amazing season, and we hope there are many more years of Oakland pictures ahead of you!

Really, Safeco is awesome. One of the coolest ballparks around for sure; a tribute to Gotham City, mixed with just enough cool elements to make it one-of-a-kind. From the really cool and functional roof, to the real grass (and it is no small feat to keep that alive), to the roomy levels, to the full bars and countless restaurants, Safeco is a must for any baseball fan.

Plus, don't we love Lookout Landing?

Stay tuned for today's playoff game at 4:30pm, between Minnesota and Chicago (someone will open a front-page game thread). Winner goes to Tampa Bay for the ALDS. Loser goes home. Who are we rooting for? Oddly for me, I'm going Chicago. I hate their announcers, their manager, and their catcher, but I think they'd make a great playoff story (right up until they get crushed by Tampa Bay, hopefully). I don't do the dome.

Poll

Who goes on?

Minnesota Twins

77 votes

Chicago White Sox

106 votes

183 votes | Poll has closed

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I'm rooting for the Twins

They’re small market and unexpectedly good this year. And there really isn’t anyone who asks to be disliked on their team like Ozzie Guillen and Pierzynski. Hell Pierzynski himself is enough of a reason to root against the White Sox.

by Blez on Sep 30, 2008 10:46 AM PDT 0 recs

That's very true.

I have nothing against the Twins, and I’d be happy if they went…but Tampa Bay/Twins? Just doesn’t have a nice ring to it. :-) I want to ROOT for Tampa Bay in the next series and care about it.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 10:54 AM PDT up 0 recs

I am rooting for them as well, but...

it would suck having an ALDS series where we never see the sky.

by calgbear on Sep 30, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up 0 recs

My thoughts exactly.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up 0 recs

Just have to say

(since I’m being coerced into commenting…no, really)

This trip was AWESOME! So fun to hang out with you ladies and great to finally meet Brad.

Safeco really is beautiful and I have to say, despite the three (very sad) losses, this was a great first A’s road trip for me. Here’s to more!

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 11:05 AM PDT 0 recs

Yay for first road trips!

And for forced commenting!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up 0 recs

Think I'll definitely have to hit Phoenix and San Diego next year.

Better start saving my pennies now!

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 11:19 AM PDT up 0 recs

I'm thinking about San Diego as well

And maybe Dodger stadium right before that…..

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 30, 2008 11:27 AM PDT up 0 recs

Too bad the Dodgers are during the week.

Still annoyed that the Giants series in Oakland is not a weekend.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up 0 recs

duh, vacation time!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 30, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up 0 recs

Just went through the schedule and counted

no less than 4 series I want to travel to. Not even counting Spring Training! I’m gonna be so poor.

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by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up 0 recs

take southwest

you’ll have free plane tickets for spring training 2010! :)

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 30, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up 0 recs

Oh, and Dan Meyer?

It’s hella not cool to make fun of someone’s shirt who traveled all the way from Oakland to watch three losses. I mean really.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 11:06 AM PDT 0 recs

Hahahahahaha....now THAT'S funny.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up 0 recs

Twins Twins Twins

As Blez mentions, there’s no way I can root for the Weak Sox, even if they do have Swish and Dye on the squad. I’m not a great fan of the Twins, but Mauer and Morneau are pretty awesome.

That sounds like a great trip, I hope to make it to a game at Safeco sometime.

Also, is that someone wearing a Jeter jersey in the first picture? In Safeco? For an A’s-M’s game? Some people…

"That's not a Sherman tank, it's Frank Thomas!" - Monkeyball

by JLeverenz on Sep 30, 2008 11:08 AM PDT 0 recs

Wow, didn't even notice that.

And it’s not like the Yankees are in the playoffs.

Wow…that felt good to type.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 11:15 AM PDT up 0 recs

go Twins

I am pulling for the Twins tonight of course!!! I like a few of their players especially Justin Morneau (he’s awesome!) and joe Mauer! Thanks for sharing the pictures and stories. Very cool!

by ilovegregsmith on Sep 30, 2008 11:20 AM PDT 0 recs

Seattle on my list.

Hell, they’re all on my list, since the only non-Oakland stadium I’ve been to is the one across the bay. I know, sad.

Anyway, don’t really care who wins tonight. Not that anyone cares who I don’t care for.

Thanks for the pics, BBG.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 30, 2008 11:21 AM PDT 0 recs

question

BBG does the Moose have dreamy eyelashes?

Beane's World!! Excellent!!! Rock On, Beane! Rock On, Geren!

by Satchmo22 on Sep 30, 2008 11:26 AM PDT 0 recs

I am a twin, so I'll be rooting for the Twins

But I still want to see a Rays-Cubs world series….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 30, 2008 11:28 AM PDT 0 recs

That is strange

I am a twin and I’m rooting for the Twins, and I also want a Rays-Cubs world series.

by thesteve9x on Sep 30, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up 0 recs

OMG YOU GUYS ARE TWINS!!!1

wait..

by mikev on Sep 30, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up 0 recs

a counterfactual

I’m an asshat, yet I’m rooting against Pierzynski, Guillen, and the Sox.

It's just something we do. It's not something we like. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Sep 30, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up 0 recs

Wait!

I’m not a twin but I am wearing white sox. I really don’t care who wins tonight.

But I am rooting for a Rays-Cubs Series.

(Although I want the Cubs to win. Because I’m cuddly).

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 30, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up 0 recs

Great pics

I really want to get to Seattle sometime next season.

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 30, 2008 11:32 AM PDT 0 recs

I was AN Girl #6

…but I couldn’t make it this time. Now I’m wondering why I actually decided to stay home and work that weekend. Plus, I hear there was a Jerry Blevins sighting!

by skigurl on Sep 30, 2008 11:39 AM PDT 0 recs

Jerry Blevins, Joey Devine and Huston Street

at dinner on Saturday night!

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up 0 recs

And Korach in the lobby!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 11:52 AM PDT up 0 recs

Oooh. Yeah.

Forgot about that one.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up 0 recs

and Gio, Cliff and Emil in the elevator

and Carlos in the lobby!
And HELLO to the two Oakland AN fans on the bus back to the airport. Didn’t get your names, but always fun to meet A’s fans on the road.

"And sometimes, when it seems like all hope is gone, Life tosses you a special gift of a baseball game" . 7/10/08 BaseBallGirl headline

by LongTimeFan on Sep 30, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up 0 recs

Yeah, and they were Cal Poly grads too!

ID yourselves, ladies!

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up 0 recs

I'm one of those grads...

and we saw Carlos and his girlfriend at one of the bars in the airport. Boy, does he ever look cute in street clothes. Also saw Donnie M (and wife) and Dan Meyers.

by SwisherGirl33 on Sep 30, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up 0 recs

Do you guys have pics?

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up 0 recs

Specifically of Carlos.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Sep 30, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up 0 recs

Carlos is very cute in street clothes.

Saw him once after a game. Hot.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 30, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up 0 recs

he is pretty hot. We need to assign someone to stalk him and get some pics of him in street clothes. Any takers? Lol

by ilovegregsmith on Sep 30, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up 0 recs

and I have a nice shot of Greg Smith for you!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Sep 30, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

YAY

Just for saying that, you have now become my hero!LOL

by ilovegregsmith on Sep 30, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up 0 recs

Oh I believe you! Hence the request.

I have a present for you and all the other ladies of AN: some pics of our boys. Only I fear you will all have to wait until next week since I am leaving on vaction tomorrow. It will be a nice little distraction next week when the sadness and bordom of no games starts to sink in.

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Sep 30, 2008 4:05 PM PDT up 0 recs

Sweet! I'm excited.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 30, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up 0 recs

Hi A's fans from the Bus Ride !

I am the other Cal Poly Grad, yes I have pictures I will post them soon.

by kelszy56 on Sep 30, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up 0 recs

Probably a good rule of thumb for player sighting on any A's road trip:

Ask a bunch of locals where the hottest sushi joint is, and then go there.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up 0 recs

Seriously, and the sushi was hella good!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 12:05 PM PDT up 0 recs

Hella. You're just TRYING to get on Dan Meyer's bad side now aren't you.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up 0 recs

I hella heart his curveball, too!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up 0 recs

I went to an M's-A's game at Safeco a few years ago.

It’s a beautiful park. The game I saw wasn’t great, but the experience was fun.

So, who all went on this trip? Any other good player stories to share? :)

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 30, 2008 11:59 AM PDT 0 recs

Well, I thought Dan Meyer pointing at Pam's shirt was pretty funny...

…and I wish I had a great story of someone being crazy in the hotel lobby, but sadly, all those A’s are no longer with the team ;-)

This group goes to sushi and stays in for the night and plays Monopoly.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up 0 recs

I can say that one benefit of hailing from the Midwest

is that you’re shielded from ever hearing the word “hella” in common speech.

There are virtually no other benefits of hailing from the Midwest.

by VORP is too nerdy on Sep 30, 2008 12:04 PM PDT 0 recs

Los Angeles has the same perk...

…but we also have K-rod. So, pick your poison.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 12:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

lol

by drmmerchk on Sep 30, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up 0 recs

Names with pix, plz?

by mikev on Sep 30, 2008 12:18 PM PDT 0 recs

baseballgirl is the blonde.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up 0 recs

Pam is wearing the "I hella heart Oakland" shirt

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up 0 recs

excuse me, Pam5981

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up 0 recs

She looked different without Maker's Mark... er... Jack Daniels in her hand.

by mikev on Sep 30, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up 0 recs

I just realized I'm holding a drink in almost all these pictures.

Thought I would have gotten more crap for that. I expected more from you, mikev.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up 0 recs

It's just beer. That doesn't even count.

by mikev on Sep 30, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up 0 recs

I noticed but kept my mouth shut.

Figured mikev would be on it, but like he said, it’s just beer.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 30, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up 0 recs

Why me??/

It’s not like I’m the residnet (hic) AN Drunk, am I?

by mikev on Sep 30, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up 0 recs

So you're not bringing the beer for the game tonight?

Dude.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Sep 30, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up 0 recs

And there go our secret identities ;)

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up 0 recs

Long Time Fan is wearing the breast cancer jersey

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 12:30 PM PDT up 0 recs

That makes three, I think...

Who are the second and third ladies (in the first picture)?

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 30, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up 0 recs

Is that D melting?

But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.

by Jennifer on Sep 30, 2008 12:51 PM PDT 0 recs

Haha...I did not notice that until you pointed it out.

And um…where were you on the AN girls’ trip?

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up 0 recs

It's really sad that this is so amazing, but

Safeco is really beautiful and CLEAN, everyone who works there is nice, friendly and even helpful (!), and they do tons of things to appreciate the fans on a regular basis. We were in the Mariner’s team store on Sunday and we had a gift card that had a little bit of money left on it that wouldn’t scan. The girl apologized and then offered us her employee discount! So nice.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 1:41 PM PDT 0 recs