AN Girls Visit Seattle!

by baseballgirl on Sep 30, 2008 10:33 AM PDT Comment 93 comments

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.

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Who goes on?

Minnesota Twins

77 votes

Chicago White Sox

106 votes

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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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 0 recs

duh, vacation time!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 30, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 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 reply actions 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 reply actions 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.

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

OMG YOU GUYS ARE TWINS!!!1

wait..

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

Specifically of Carlos.

39 remarkable innings.

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

Sweet! I'm excited.

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

lol

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

Names with pix, plz?

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

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

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

nice pics, looks like a great park

isnt it the 2nd yr in a row A’s ended their season there? plus they clinched there in 06. a group of A’s BBW’s…hot!!

by Asfan4ever723 on Sep 30, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A few pics...

These braves boys were the seed targets:

Random Shots:

Aaron and his shoes:

Oh, and never mention Nick Swisher around Aaron!

Buck’s lead off homer:

More random:

Think they were a little confused?!?!

by SwisherGirl33 on Sep 30, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Beautiful pictures!

Favorites: Ry and Dale chatting, Carlos and Dale, Trav cuddled up in his gray sweatshirt.

And I have to ask: why should you never mention Swish around Aaron?

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

My friend and I made a comment

that his shoes looked like “Swish” shoes, and we were told to never mention Swisher in front of him. No idea why that got that him all huffy…

by SwisherGirl33 on Sep 30, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Interesting.

That’s kind of random, but whatever, Aaron.

by whiteshoes40 on Sep 30, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice pics!

Love the “mascot tug-of-war” going on in the background of the last shot. Those guys were funny. The Ivar’s clam (oyster?) wouldn’t talk to us because we’re A’s fans.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh and I love Aaron's shoes. He definitely got a compliment from me on them.

In fact, I want those shoes.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 30, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Shoes

He said they were “stylish” before he got mad about the swisher note!

by kelszy56 on Sep 30, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We nearly had a mascot war in front of us.

The Huskie and the “Viking” mascot were getting a little heated for a while. Good thing Poly’s mustang wasn’t there because he would of beat all the mascots. Go ’Stangs!

by SwisherGirl33 on Sep 30, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sweeney is talking to Dale during the National Anthem!

39 remarkable innings.

by ZigFan31 on Sep 30, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

awwwwwwww great pictures. Thanks for shaaaaring!

by ilovegregsmith on Sep 30, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Awesome....

Thanks for sharing them!

"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all games and holes are created equal." --George F. Will

by anomaly_kat on Sep 30, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the travelogue

I think I’ll call the “Moose” Tyrone.

“That was a disgustingly bad Mariners baseball season, don’t you think?”

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 30, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

nice story. great way to end the season.

alaska A (now in Colorado)

by ak_A on Sep 30, 2008 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

More Pictures from the Seattle Trip

Caught by Daric!

Ryan and Daric

This is one of favs from the trip, looking out in the bullpen!

From the Space Needle

by kelszy56 on Sep 30, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I can see russia

in the space needle shot!!

"...in baseball you wear a cap." -- george carlin

by Hot Cup Joe on Sep 30, 2008 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow you got alot of amazing pictures! I love that one of Saarloos! Very artistic :) and of course I love gregs! He is so freakin’ perfect! Really, am I asking too much when I ask to find him under my Christmas tree come Christmas morning?! I don’t think so!…I don’t want to find him in a box though..just him under the tree…or at the very least I hope he has air holes in the box. Now im off babbling about nothing. :)

by ilovegregsmith on Sep 30, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Greg = Hot!

Yes under the tree with a big red bow! he was so much fun to watch and he seemed to be able to sing to any song that they played between innings. Oh and Sean poured sunflower seeds in his hoodie and he had no clue, you can see them in the pic below.

by kelszy56 on Sep 30, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

haha that picture is adoooooorable. I love how you can see the seeds!Lol Sean is a cutie himself btw. But yeah..Greg is freakin’ hot. Thanks for sharing that picture. Love it!
and yes..him and a red bow……and nothing else. That’s a good Christmas LOL

by ilovegregsmith on Sep 30, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Absolutely gorgeous pictures

from a truly beautiful place. If and when you all plan another visit, I’d love to go.

by lynnzgal on Sep 30, 2008 11:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I would love to go too.

I grew up in WA state and have never been to Safeco …go figure! BBG and the girls all look like they were having a blast!

by IM4Oakgal on Oct 1, 2008 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've been to Seattle and Vashon Isle,

which just might be the most gorgeous place I’ve ever been. The Seattle BF has offered to take me to Safeco, but the timing has never been right. I have a feeling I’d have a better time with the girls from AN.

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 12:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wouldn't it be really cool if...

100 or more female AN fans attended a game together at Safeco? (Yeah I know it would be even cooler if we did it at the coli lol). Girls day at the Park.

by IM4Oakgal on Oct 1, 2008 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

AN Girls day at any park

would be so awesome! Safeco field is a bucket list pick for me. I’m in!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A Spring Training trip

would be the best!

by lynnzgal on Oct 1, 2008 12:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Spring Training

There are four of us headed to AZ March 12 thru the 16th, we should meet up if anyone will be there at the same time!

by kelszy56 on Oct 1, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i neeeeed to go to a game. I have never been. I have seen the A’s close up play the Red Sox (talk about spending a fortune to see them up close!) but I live in RI and work 6 days a week and go to school…not exactly easy to go to Cali for an A’s game! Next year I am hoping to take a week of vacation to get there!

by ilovegregsmith on Oct 1, 2008 6:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs