Open Thread: World Series - Game 1
by baseballgirl on Oct 28, 2009 9:59 AM PDT
Email
PrintSo, it's the World Series. The Angels aren't in it (small comfort for those of us living in or around the Orange County area), but neither are the A's. And frankly, I'm quite sick of the A's recent lack of appearances in this contest. Maybe we can change that as we approach a new decade.
In case you have been reading up on the Warriors (opening game tonight!) instead of watching the LDS or LCS, the 2009 World Series will feature the Yankees and the Phillies. Are we rooting for the Evil Empire or for a repeat performance by the Phillies?
Or are we watching basketball?
I'd like to encourage you to watch some more baseball. Barring snowstorms and freezing conditions as we rapidly approach the end of October, it should be a pretty good, well-matched series.
Game one is tonight at 7:57 ET (5:00 for us Pacific-types), and it will feature Cliff Lee against CC Sabathia. Both pitchers have been great so far this postseason; I would venture to say that tonight's game will be a pitchers' duel--with the small caveat that the game will be played in the homerun-friendly Yankee Stadium, thanks to the AL winning yet another All-Star Game. Additionally, with Howard and A-Rod simply teeing off in the post-season, we may see some homeruns.
We'll have all the action here on AN as we end the 2009 baseball season, looking forward to 2010.
503 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
is this the earliest we've ever had a game thread open?
yeah, I know, I can’t wait for baseball…it’s been a tough two days…
I miss it too.
How do we get through the off-season again? Remind me!!!! Help! :-)
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Oct 28, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
gymnastics.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
I feel better already.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Oct 28, 2009 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions
I have that effect.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
I'm debating 1 and 2
Although I’ve ALWAYS wanted to go to the Caribbean!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Oct 28, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yankees World Series game
Or Warriors basketball?
I guess it’s pick your poison tonight.
we in the losin baseball binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.
Warriors
Last year, only the Lakers scored more points than the Warriors. You can’t say that we’re not entertaining.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 28, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure I can
I’ve followed the team for years. I’ve got another word for it by now: depressing.
we in the losin baseball binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.
by walk off bunt on Oct 28, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Picture in picture??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
"recent lack of appearances"?
October 20, 1990 was our last WS game. ;-)
But hey, today is the 20th anniversary of a Giant Sweep.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Sarcasm....much sarcasm ;-)
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Oct 28, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions
So....who's going to Spring Training?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Just curious
what is a wrong reason to go watch ST?
To be hit by Moriyama's fastball is an honor exceeded only by being crushed under the wheels of the imperial carriage
Hi
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
how YOU doin?
come here often?
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
I see how it is.
:sniffle:
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Son, you're walking down the wrong road.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
I don't believe you.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Those three ^
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
me?
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
baseball players
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
Pretty sure - planning on it as of now!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Shouldn't "Chicken Dinner" have been a poll option?
There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 28, 2009 11:05 AM PDT reply actions
Probably.
But everyone would have voted for it.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Oct 28, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
Shouldda had an option on the poll for “neither: asteroid hits park and both teams explode, except nick swisher, who re-signs with the A’s”. That’s what I’m hoping for, at least.
Anyways, tonight I will be watching the Sharks. Luckily its hockey season, so that makes it much easier to ignore baseball and get through the offseason. Getting through the offseason of your favorite sports is much easier when you are also fans of other sports!
That being said, while I probably won’t watch the world series, I think I’d prefer the Yankees to win, as dirty as I feel saying that. Swish deserves a ring.
Sometimes the impossible can become possible if you're AWESOME!
by ZeroIndulgence on Oct 28, 2009 11:13 AM PDT reply actions
is there a "killing time before Top Chef, maybe this is the week that the cancer survivor goes" option?
because when you have a team that won the prior year facing a team you despise, narrated by Buckcarver, it’s really difficult to choose.
I can't see her making it through another week.
Maybe if Eli really drops the balls…
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
lots of REALLY good chefs.
The brothers, blondie and beardyweirdy. I love beardyweirdy. I’m pulling for him.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like to see him and Jen face off.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
It makes for good drama.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
they were saying that Ash was the buffer between them.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
he would agree, I think.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I really like Jen.
Mom doesn’t like her, but I do.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Government Class
We had a presidential debate in my government class just in sixth period and one of the questions was about the World Series.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 28, 2009 1:48 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
call it a public service announcement
then it’s okay
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
my prediction
I’ve been using this method of figuring who’ll win the world series ever since it’s been clear that the AL is overall better than the NL.
The AL representative virtually always has a deep lineup. When they also have a patient lineup the NL pitchers can’t cope. The result is a bunch walks to Boston and Chicago in 04, 05 , and 07. In 06 and 08 the AL representatives were impatient, and didn’t end up scoring much.
Give NY the big edge here. It won’t be as lopsided as 07 when Colorado pitchers were overwhelmed by Boston’s patience (I predicted that would happen), but probably the only remotely deep patient team in the NL is Philly, and NY won’t be bothered by this since they face Boston 19 times per season.
What about the fact that Philly's Game 1 starter is the reigning *AL* Cy Young?
or that their Game 2 starter quite possibly had the best single season by a pitcher ever… in the AL?
Granted, 2009 Pedro is not 1999 Pedro, but hey.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
I can't see Lee or Pedro being all that concerned about facing the Yankees
since they’ve both done it so many times before. This Phillies team has a A.L. type lineup and they’ll score runs.
To me the biggest advantage the Yankees have is simple. Who would you rather have Rivera or Lidge? Not a real tough question there.
I still think the Phillies will get it done and like I’ve said before I just hope we get some good baseball.
I'm not expecting the entire Phillies pitching staff to be afraid to throw strikes
But several will be afraid to do so in critical situations, and virtually that whole Yankee lineup will be willing to take the walk.
I really do not expect the inverse to occur as often.
It’s just a prediction methd thats worked in the last 5 years or so, and could easily look stupid this year.
Boy,
the tickets for WS do seem hard to get
To be hit by Moriyama's fastball is an honor exceeded only by being crushed under the wheels of the imperial carriage
Ingenious!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Oct 28, 2009 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions
She's pretty and resourceful...and obviously a huge baseball fan.
I may be in love.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
If anyone is in the neighborhood of Vallejo
You can watch the game at the Empress Theater in Vallejo to cheer CC on with the hometown folks.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Aha!
so that’s why he’s such a gangsta. Because he’s a gangsta.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
In my opinion AFL > A's-less playoffs
By the way Desme with a 2 HR day. Weeks 3-3.
Basketball
Or are we watching basketball?
Yup, the Golden State Warriors open up tonight at home against the Houston Rockets. I am excited.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 28, 2009 4:00 PM PDT reply actions
Tim Hudson just signed an extention
One down for the silly “we need a veteran starting pitcher!” argument.
kind of a bummer.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
We have LINEUPS!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
and we have Jill Biden and Michelle Obama
Rawr!
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Always interesting to see how a good NL team deals w/the DH
Essentially Philly throws Ben “San” Francisco into the mix. Bit of power, good fielder. I’m looking forward to seeing Stairs in there too. I wonder if he’ll get the start against Burnette?
LET'S GO PHILLIES LET'S GO
"To tell the truth, I'm not excited to go to Cleveland, but we have to. If I ever saw myself saying I'm excited going to Cleveland, I'd punch myself in the face, because I'm lying" - Ichiro
Hey, it's Cookie Cookie!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I've never heard of a spiked curveball either
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
The Phillies apparently don't have a ban on drinking in the clubhouse.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Only remy red is allowed
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
It where you dig the tip of your index finger into the ball
as opposed to letting it lay flat.
And your dream, absolve.
And your path, dissolve.
I don't know if the point's been made yet,
but the Yankees sucks.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
crap! rain!
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
is there going to be a game saturday?
what do i care, i don’t go anywhere on halloween and no one comes here, either
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
they're gonna have to delay this pretty soon
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
damnit!
sabathia agrees in the dugout, too
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Long tradition of playing through awful weather in postseason
See, e.g., Tampa Bay at Philadelphia, 2008. There basically needs to be standing water in the infield before a delay is called.
Love that you reference last year as an indication of a long tradition ;)
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
(I'm just joking with you by the way, no need to produce a list of inclement weather in playoff history in the last 20 years)
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
[Looks for that photo of Bowie Kuhn
getting rained on and freezing his ass off, but REFUSING to put on an overcoat, in St. Louis in the early ’80’s. "It’s NOT cold, it’s NOT, it’s NOT, it’s NOT!!!]
and now he's dead.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
and THAT'S why you always wear a coat!
(replaces fake arm)
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
if Buckcarver (ty, Stormtown!) discuss the weather,
they have significantly less opportunities to piss me off with their Yankee-cheering ways.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I heart you.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
true.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
"Shankopotomus"
teehee
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
http://shankopotamus.urbanup.com/3677714
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
that baby cracks me up every time.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
i'm gonna start calling people that
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
apparently vallejo is the next town over ;-)
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
San Leandro's gonna be pissed....
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
did the rain let up?
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
the inside of the death star
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
where's wedge? and gold leader?
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
...almost there......
STAY ON TARGET.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
if this is nerdy
then i don’t wanna be cool
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
see below.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
let me show you my lightsaber
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
(maybe a little)
it did take me til the end of the Venture Brothers season premiere last week til the end of the episode to figure out what the running total box meant. I felt significantly less geeky for not knowing right away.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
oh. um....yeah, me neither....
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
it might be the best thing ever.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I've never really watched much Adult Swim stuff
I’ve seen Robot Chicken a few times and I thought it was funny and of course I used to love The Simpsons
HELL YEAH.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
yes?
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
yes!!!
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
Um,
a wheelbarrow of ribs just does not sound appetizing (or sanitary) to me.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
honey bbq or KC Masterpiece?
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
i like the vinegary kind
whichever one it is
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
yum. i love me some ribs.
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn't there a Flint's
on East 14th (now International) in Oakland, near 73rd? I remember bringing plates of BBQ into the Coliseum many years ago. There was another place near there called McCoy’s which was also great; I might be confusing them.
The Flint's I remember was on Shattuck, I think
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
In the heyday of Oakland BBQ there were several Flint's
Besides Shattuck I remember going to one on San Pablo, several blocks toward downtown Oakland from Doug’s at the freeway overpass. I think there was another one down near the Coliseum but I can’t swear to it.
Flint's was (is?) awesome
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
OMIGOD!!!!
Chet Utley of all people??? Go Fillies!!!!!!!!
-Cindi
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!!!!!!
Who are you, again?
-Cindi
P.S. Oh right, never mind, I figured it out! I’ll Facebook you! {Plans not to}
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
Crap, I forgot the game started early
what has happened so far? Chase Utley HR?
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
that's it. a little rain.
CC’s still fat. A wheelbarrow of ribs scares Pam.
You’re caught up.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
back to you at the newsdesk, sirbed.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
concur.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, by the way,
Derek Jeter sucks.
And apparently his name is a tongue twister for McCarver.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
So is "the"
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
Hi peeps of AN!
I am down with H1N1 but here to represent for a moment.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:00 PM PDT reply actions
Danny Terrio gave you pig fever?
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I must have been dancing with the devil in the pale moonlight.
Of course this is the worst month our company has ever had so I’m not able to rest at all. Ugghh…I hate being in charge!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
GET OUT OF MY HEAD!
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude
We are off by 500K this month. Sad times.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
oh man.
I’m sorry. We’re down too, but we’d be in serious trouble if we were down that much.
In fact, I’m pretty certain we’d be paying people to take the signs. Not a good business model.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh wow.
That would suck.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I've laid off about 35 people
and may need to do more soon. We have lost several thousand jobs in Wichita because the aircraft industry is severely off. It’s kind of like we are Detroit but no one is reporting on it for some reason.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
the aircraft industry?
really?
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't work for them but that is our main product
I think Cessna is up to 8,000 layoffs now but I’m pretty sick and my brain is working less than normal.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
it does make sense.
People stop buying planes when the economy’s bad.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Obama and Biden also discouraged
people from flying privately. It’s one of those things where outsiders may say “yeah those Corporate guys need to stop flying around in private planes” and then we have to figure out how to eat :-0
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
:-(
hope you feel better soon!
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm tryin' to get rich and I'm gonna die tryin'
Fitty Cent said so.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Went to U2 a couple of weeks ago which was Day 1
and here we are 12 days later and I still feel like shiat. Tired is an understatement.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
I saw they were coming back to the US for a 2nd round. Denver is a possibility for me but not sure I want to spend a lot of money again. My tix were $250/each.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Concert tickets are so expensive
I’ve spent close to 2 grand going to a concert when you added the travel and the hotel room.
That is where stealing music is biting us diehards
and eating into our wallets.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I'm the only dumbass who still buys CD's
but to be honest I’m running out of groups that I’d pay big money to see. I think I’ve already seen everyone I want to see.
That's kinda where I am, too
I just don’t listen to radio much so am not as current as I used to be.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I just bought the new Pearl Jam and Chickenfoot
Will probably spring for Michael Jackson’s new cd after hearing the acoustic version of She’s Out of My Life.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah
I really like it.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't remember the last itme I bought a CD....
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Dire Straits.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I freaking love Brothers In Arms
I mean LOVE.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Right there with ya.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
The B side to that cassette
actually got me started liking Jazz.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
It's called "Get Lucky" and it's good
Knopfler has released 6 or 7 CD’s the last 10 years since he ended Dire Straits and I’ve enjoyed all of them.
I like DS - I'll have to give it a listen - 30 seconds at a time!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I hear ya!
I allow myself 5 songs a month.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
I usually go for long periods of time without and then binge on music!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Buying it I mean
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Wouldn't mind seeing U2,
And Paul McCartney, always wanted to see him live.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
I've seen Paul once and U2 more times than I can count
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
nice swing, johnny
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
"swing"
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
his arms got tired and he let one hand go
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
except for Jeter himself.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
he's a shankopotomus
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
What I miss?
I’m cooking and packing.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
Chase Utley HR
not much else.
1-0 Phils
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
so far only lefties have hits against CC
hope they keep that up to prove ESPN wrong.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
i thought that was weird when i interviewed there
that one of the questions was are you into older creepy married guys?
CC with 65+ pitches already
sweet. too bad he throws 100+ pitches all the time.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Big decision here.....
WS/work/WS/work/WS……..ok baseball wins!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:10 PM PDT reply actions
Good, we don't need you throwing off the curve for everyone else
You made the right call.
@worldblee on Twitter.
A girl's gotta have priorities.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
I'll kick myself this weekend....Oh wait...
I’ll be watching BB then too!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
exactly. why try?
just plan to give in
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
You are so wise
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
you think those pics of players as kids on the "beyond baseball" commercial
are really rollins et al?
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
"my name is OAH, and i approve of this message"
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
So (since I got here late) who threw out the first pitch?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:14 PM PDT reply actions
CC Sabathia.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Wah wah wah waaaaaaaa
OK…..ceremonial FP…..
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
yogi berra, i think
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
see?
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
i have much more dislike for guiliani
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Say, what IS the statute of limitations on milking 9-11?
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
He's testing that theory.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
so is Chuck Sheen for some reason
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
drugs?
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
bad punani
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
He also cares about drugs and hookers.
Oh wait..you already said that!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you know he gets paid $850,000 per episode of 2 1/2 Men?
How on earth is he worth that much? Who watches network sitcoms any more?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
And that one is not especially great.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
We could do our report on that Raymond guy...
you know, because everyone loves Raymond….
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno.
Prolly Jeter or Guilianni or some other god awful NYer…
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Lee is really fond of that rosin bag, isn't he?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
his is a love that stretches the boundaries of decency.
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
that's post-game ritual.
Never during the game. That’s improper, and Molly (his name for the rosin bag) won’t stand for it. SHE WON’T!
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
- I...love rosin bag!
- Cliff, do you really love the rosin bag, or are you just saying it because you saw it?
- I love rosin bag!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah, Cliff killed a guy!
Sock puppets have never been able to successfully attack castles. -Nevermoor
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 28, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Ahem. [COUGH]
Tim McCarver: Yes, Cliff?
Cliff Lee: Tim, I would like to invite you to the pants party.
Tim McCarver: Excuse me?
Cliff Lee: JRol told me to come over here, and invite you to the pants party.
Tim McCarver: Cliff, are you trying to tell me that there’s a party in your pants, and that I’m invited?
Cliff Lee: Yes.
Tim McCarver: Okay. No, Cliff, I do not want to come to the party in your pants.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Cliff Lee is a fricking good pitcher
With a capital “frick”
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
Good job Cliff
struck out the side facing the 3,4,5 guys
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
sup
Lee is putting on a clinic
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh holy crap, you weren't kidding.
7 K’s?! No walks? Insane.
And your dream, absolve.
And your path, dissolve.
last inning mowed through 3-4-5 hitters
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi.......
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
oh man, it's REALLY coming down now
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
Wasn't it ridiculous. I was yelling at the TV.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
What channel?
Never heard of it and spare me the “you’re old” talk.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't be mean to you when you have swine flu.
Come on.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Ironically I'm taking on pig-like tendencies
but yet I don’t feel like eating anything. Wait…that may not be irony. I’m tired ;-(
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't forget the OATS!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Who, me?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Isn't he dead?!#%
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
They're in my car, ready to go.
Ignore the “Soylent Pig” logo on the front. I, er, reused the box.
And your dream, absolve.
And your path, dissolve.
Boo. I'm sorry. Try to stay hydrated.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
It's tough when you keep chilling
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Herbal tea?
I’m sick too, that’s what I’m drinking.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I've been eating Thai and Vietnamese soup
almost every day. I feel better temporarily. Hope your situation improves!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Pho is the best when you're sick.
I crave it then.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
I was so glad to see you got home safe!
Sorry you’re sick. :-(
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
Hah. It wasn't so much safety, although I suppose I shouldn't have gotten back on the bridge heading east to get home
it was just more of really bad traffic and being stuck for HOUUUUURS.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I wish I had turned the radio to traffic updates like 1 minute before hand. I heard it just as I passed the last exit.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I'm assuming you were on the bridge?
How did they get you OFF the bridge after they closed it?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I crossed and immediately got back on going east...they closed it in that direction a few minutes later I think.
The lower deck was jammed full of cars that had just gotten on. Eventually I think they let the people who were past the toll plaza go across (and take another bridge back if they had to) and if they had not crossed the toll plaza they reversed traffic.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I'm thinking they better get it right this time
but for some reason – not very confident!! Better have a NEW and IMPROVED way to fix!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah. It's almost like this was such a climax, story-arc wise, but there's some pretty historic events coming up.
I hope they can pull it off without being cliche.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I can't see that being very prominent, but who knows.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
they made a point a few episodes back of showing the invitation
and it’s the same date as the assasination, so who knows what they have planned
Oh! I must have missed that...wow.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I noticed that as well
who knows what they’ll do with it. I just wish we didn’t have to wait until next August!!!! for new episodes.
I don't think there's any way they can skip over it, so it wil have to be done very carefully.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
yes
he looks like a fruit too
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
and full of muscle?
He definitely doesn’t speak my-a language.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Since the Yankees spent 14 trillion on this new stadium
couldn’t they have put a retractable roof on it?
They thought they didn't need to
Since Jeter can normally just will away the rain.
@worldblee on Twitter.
I can't wait until he loses all of his hair
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Psssh. You're not allowed to use "Derek Jeter" and "only" in the same sentence.
I’m calling the cops.
And your dream, absolve.
And your path, dissolve.
The ESPN Page 2 Uni Watch guy
once tried to figure out if CC Sabathia wore more pinstripes than any other Yankee, ever.
I think his conclusion was that it was definitely possible, maybe probable.
And your dream, absolve.
And your path, dissolve.
Babe Ruth was pretty f'in fat
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah, but isn't CC, like, 700 pounds?
Besides, I don’t think the Babe wore his uniforms as baggy as CC does.
And your dream, absolve.
And your path, dissolve.
Babe's wore his uniform very baggy
He needed lots of room to hide all his hotdogs and cigars and beer and hookers in there.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I thought that was funny
the sad part was he could have eaten it while playing since the Raiders didn’t put any pressure on him.
I feel like I'm coming down with a cold
so I’m drinking a nice, hot mug of “Gypsy Cold Care” herb tea with some honey.
And a dollop of Flor de Caña rum.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That shouldn't be your gold standard for pizza.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
You guys ever had Shakey's or Godfather's Pizza?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I've had both
Round Table is my favorite. When I come home to Sacramento I have a Round Table pizza and a Togo’s sandwich.
mmmm togo's hot pastrami
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sick too, but no rum for me.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Try some Nitetime Theraflu
with some brandy or rum. Always seem to work pretty good for me
Bring back McGwire and Canseco, that would solve everything
by oaklandfan89 on Oct 28, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
drool
yes please
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
yum
do we have sour cream suzy?
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
sure :-)
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
it's the new mascot for taco bell
also new: taco terry, larry lettuce, and sammy steak quesadilla.
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I want some but I'm not hungry right now
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
sabathia = 15 passenger van
Lee = mazda 626
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
rollin on 22s baby!
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
dmoas = desk chair (without wheels)
CuttheMullet, from "The Thread":
"Whenever I’m about to do something, I think "would an idiot do that?" and if they would, I do not do that thing."
cuppingmaster = rusted-out radio flyer
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a situation
where a replay buzzer from the booth would save some time, and get the call right.
in play, out(s)
gameday is unsure
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Good night everyone.
Go Phillies!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 28, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions
good night
I’m checking out also. time for bell choir practice.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Nice play by Rollins and good call by umps
(2B ump called the catch immediately).
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
Yeah, they were just slow to realize that Matsui had been doubled off
Thank goodness they did get it right. I do NOT want to have to go to replays on plays like that.
With the excellent pitching and wet field
I wonder if anyone will try a bunt tonight.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Are we still talking about baseball? Hmmm?
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
Hey, he did it!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
your wish is his command
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, shit.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
holy shit!!!
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
YAY CHET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Cindi
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
Chase Utley is a Dapper Dan man
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
If I had power rankings for my mancrushes,
I’d be drawing a little upwards arrow next to Chase Utley right now.
And your dream, absolve.
And your path, dissolve.
utley strong like bull
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
He'll get over it if they win!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Utley's just jealous that he wasn't chosen to do those Subway philly cheesesteak commercials?
“Dammit, Jared! I’ll show you!”
And your dream, absolve.
And your path, dissolve.
Someone needs to cut Chase Utley's hair.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
i think he's going for the swarthy investment banker look
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Uncanny, Utley
I just come in to glance at the computer from time to time, to see how the game is going.
Each time, I arrive and thirty seconds later, Utley homers! Both HRs! Same deal.
it’s called a coincidence…sample size too small!
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Oct 28, 2009 6:49 PM PDT reply actions
Oh, then Howard strikes out...
it’s uncanny!!! Both times!
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Oct 28, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't you know there are no coincidences???
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
that's funny, I just ran into someone today who said the same thing!
It’s uncanny! What a….. ! ! hmmmm
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Oct 28, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I love the pitch sequence to Howard.
Slider, slider, sinker, sinker, slider, slider. I think Sabathia’s scared.
And your dream, absolve.
And your path, dissolve.
his uni is soaking up the rain
adding another 10 pounds and throwing off his rhythm
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
It's all Costanza's fault for getting them to wear cotton!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
The "Yankee" part of that show was always sooooo great!
"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw
by One won lost won on Oct 28, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
i don't think davey lopes' expression has changed in the last 15 years
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
I remember him being the worst defensive 2B in baseball in the early '80's
Which those of us sitting in the Coliseum bleachers in those days remember oh not so fondly.
Yeah, he was never a great 2B
He was a converted OF, and when he got older his 2B skills got even worse. I remember an extra-inning game in Chicago when the Sox had the winning run on 3rd with less than 2 out, the A’s had the infield in, and the batter hit a 2-hopper right at Lopes. He picked it up, and without striding tossed the ball about 15 feet wide of home on a bounce. A’s lose. Though the A’s also played him in the OF (CF, IIRC), and he tied for the team lead in HR’s in 1983.
With 17.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
If he were Benjiman Button - he'd BE 17
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
worth getting from netflix?
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't see it - didn't like the book.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe that's the reason.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
[Quickly checks Wayne Gross' 1983 stats]
Eewww, Wayne Gross hitting only 12 home runs is a pretty damned worthless player. Though I’m a little surprised to see that Gross only hit more than 14 home runs for the A’s in one season. Yeah, he really was not very good.
There's a reason the team signed Dave Kingman the following offseason
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
wayne gross = bobby crosby?
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
More like Hannahan with worse defense and more power
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I just got finished sayin.....was that jeter?
I hate that guy
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Lee is a badass.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
ahem.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Hey!
My Chicago bff is having a Halloween/engagement party. I haven’t seen her in two years!
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
didn't even break concentration
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
No sweat
simply routine
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:03 PM PDT reply actions
What happened to Jeter's super human speed???
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions
Ohhhhh - right
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Leadoff walk to Ben Francisco
Will Pedro Feliz take a pitch? This Series?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
God I would love so much for the Phils to take this in 4
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I am soooo with you.
I never considered taking him out. I had a commitment to his heart. - Johnny King
Mir, auch!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Srsly
It’s a baseball game. Grown men wearing silly clothes waving a stick at a ball. Self-important much?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Have one once is a bit much for me
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Also the self important part.
Hell, all of it.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
She was seriously ugly
Bring back McGwire and Canseco, that would solve everything
by oaklandfan89 on Oct 28, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
so close
Bring back McGwire and Canseco, that would solve everything
by oaklandfan89 on Oct 28, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
not my favorite song even BEFORE they started singing it all the time.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
gee it wasn't long ago i was watching baseball with the air conditioning on
now i’ve just turned the heat on
it's also completely dark now
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
The teams should wear throwbacks that day!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
but we do get an extra hour to sleep this weekend
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Buck and McCarver even wanted to blow the people in the Yankees HOF
Bring back McGwire and Canseco, that would solve everything
sorry...but it's true
Bring back McGwire and Canseco, that would solve everything
by oaklandfan89 on Oct 28, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
and scraper bikes!
Bring back McGwire and Canseco, that would solve everything
by oaklandfan89 on Oct 28, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Lee is still a badass.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
nice swings, yankees!
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
can cliff lee pitch every game??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
how about
can cliff lee pitch for the a’s? in order words, can he wake up amnesic in two weeks with billy beane standing over him with a uniform handy?
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Oct 28, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
i like this idea
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon, Rollins. Do it for Oakland!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
so cl-ose
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Do it for the estuary!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
and the posey tube
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
and scraper bikes!
Bring back McGwire and Canseco, that would solve everything
by oaklandfan89 on Oct 28, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
jinx!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 28, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
NEW THREAD OPEN!!!!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2009/10/28/1105571/open-thread-world-series-game-1
Sorry, traffic!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
Baseball Nation Recent Stories
In Association With
Big League Stew - MLB - Yahoo! Sports
- Barry Bonds thinks it will be ‘very sad’ if he doesn’t get into the Hall on his first try
- Chris Johnson’s glove webbing had a Spidey sense at Coors Field — for one play, at least
- Jonathan Lucroy breaks hand after suitcase falls during search for sock
- The Juice: Long Adam Dunn homer punctuates Chris Sale’s 15 Ks, Mark Trumbo goes deep after Jered Weaver goes down for Angels
- Leyland begs media to make umpires ‘accountable’ for bad calls (VIDEO)
