Bonus Baseball Game Thread: Detroit @ Minnesota, Game #163
Okay, anyone else going to be following this game today? Anyone??
| Detroit | |||||||||||
| AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | SB | LOB | Season Avg | ||
| C. Granderson cf | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .248 | |
| P. Polanco 2b | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .286 | |
| M. Ordonez rf | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .309 | |
| M. Cabrera 1b | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .323 | |
| C. Guillen dh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .245 | |
| R. Raburn lf | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .288 | |
| B. Inge 3b | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .230 | |
| G. Laird c | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .229 | |
| R. Santiago ss | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .267 | |
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Minnesota | |||||||||||
| AB | R | H | RBI | HR | BB | K | SB | LOB | Season Avg | ||
| D. Span cf | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .312 | |
| O. Cabrera ss | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .285 | |
| J. Mauer c | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .364 | |
| J. Kubel rf | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .300 | |
| M. Cuddyer 1b | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .276 | |
| D. Young lf | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .285 | |
| J. Morales dh | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .316 | |
| M. Tolbert 3b | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .228 | |
| N. Punto 2b | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .228 | |
| Totals | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Detroit | ||||||||||
| IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | WHIP | Season ERA | ||
| R. Porcello | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.35 | 4.04 | |
| Minnesota | ||||||||||
| IP | H | R | ER | BB | K | HR | WHIP | Season ERA | ||
| S. Baker | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.19 | 4.36 | |
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Bold prediction: a team whose name starts with a “T” will win tonight and be a huge underdog tomorrow
"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
Have the Yankees announced yet when they want to start their series?
I think they have up to an hour after the end of this game….
There's no crying in baseball!
nothing on MLB.com
It’s pretty much between Weds and Weds though, it seems
"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 6, 2009 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
the Twinkies announcer just said they COULD decide on Thursday
But it’s 99% likely that the winner will play tomorrow
"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 6, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
ah
someone tell him, then
"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 6, 2009 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course I'm here!
I was just looking for my Homer Hanky…….I used to have about two dozen of them.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Lineups!
MIN
Nick Punto, CF
Nick Punto, SS
Joe Mauer, C
Nick Punto, RF
Nick Punto, 1B
Nick Punto, LF
Nick Punto, DH
Nick Punto, 3B
Nick Punto, 2B
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Yay Twins!
Actually, I have no problem with the Tigers. Either way, I’d prefer it if the AL Central winners went to the WS.
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+1
Anything but the slegnA/Sux/Fankees three-headed monster
"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 6, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Precisely.
The NL, I’m looser about. I’m partial to St. Louis and Colorado, and I have no real hatred of LA or Philly.
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If it were up to me,
the Reds and the Pirates would be good again and fighting it out every year.
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Oct 6, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions
No hatred of LA or Philly?
Does ’88 mean nothing to you?!?!?
Surely the old city series makes you weary of supporting the Phils.
Ahh-the nouveau A’s fans
by MaineAthletic on Oct 6, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I STILL remember that dodgers series......with distaste!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Nouveau is right.
I know, ‘88. I’d have a much bigger response to that Series if I was around to see it. I was six months or so old.
As far as Philly, I don’t particularly like them. But it’s not really on the scale of NYY/BOS/LAA hatred.
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Let's go Oakland!
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
fine
Let’s go Twinkie!
clapclap clapclapclap
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
is 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
by cuppingmaster on Oct 6, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
40% Athletics doesn't get bonus baseball.
:(
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Earl from "my name is Earl" is operating the graphics
"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 6, 2009 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha.
Hey, I didn’t know Jeremy Bonderman played 3B!
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We are such addicts
We have 31 comments in our thread and the Twins blog only has 59. (Granted, many of them are probably at the game.)
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Would you tell your friends of your online obsession if it was named...Twinkie Town?
I wouldn’t either.
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I approve of this plan
I hope the Tigers whip it good.
"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 6, 2009 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooooof.
Cabrera sure prepared for this game. Spent the whole weekend studying up, I bet.
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umm... he doesn't do that.
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Oct 6, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
So if the Twins win...
In the playoffs (among others) are Cabrera, Giambi, Holliday, and the players the A’s traded to get Holliday.
Woo-hoo!
I'm here to talk about the past.
Even without the Twins that's a lot of Ex-2009 A's players
Beane helped a lot of other teams this year.
I hope they repay him in future trades
"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 6, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
So if we kept those guys
we could have gotten bonus baseball o_O
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
Of course, there's also Blanton.
And Swisher.
I’m so sad.
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http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2009_10_06_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=gameday
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Thanks to you both
I think I may be blocked at work..didn’t used to be.
And I thought it was free. I have gameday audio..but Gameday doesn’t want to open.
Oh, well..audio is fine.
Thanks again
awesome... more baseball to distract me while I'm the library!
this is why wireless internet is a dangerous thing.
you and OAH are new BFFs, 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 6, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
It's funny to hear commercials in other locales
"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
0-0.
Top 3rd. Detroit has 2 hits, Minnesota has 1.
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1-0
from Mag-gli-o
"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
Bad Miguel.
We don’t want to dignify him with the same cuddly nickname as our Miggy.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Anyone watching?
That sounded like a BOMB
"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
Tigers
I picked ‘em to win. They’re my streak pick on ESPN.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 2:52 PM PDT reply actions
Now 3-1
Jason Kubel at bat with two Twins on, two outs.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
I hope the Twins win.
for no reason other than it’s the last year for the Metrodome. How awesome would it be for them to win tonight, the next 2 series and the WS with the deciding game at home?
It'd be pretty awesome, Ray
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Were you not trying to channel Ray Fosse?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
nope.
Just thought it would make for a good story.
Muy excellente
Pitching by porcello
"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 6, 2009 3:10 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
3-1 Det top4 1out, man on 1st
for those with no audio, video, or psychic abilities
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
Hi everybody.....fun....an all-or- nothing thread
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:24 PM PDT reply actions
Anyone else's GDA
Acting screwy?
"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 6, 2009 3:25 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
I'm watching TV - is GDA Gameday?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
That would explain the other A
thks
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Just a hiccup I giess
AT&T!!!
(shakes fist at nemesis)
"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 6, 2009 3:33 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Is that Cabrera grandstanding?? or was that his??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:28 PM PDT reply actions
Also, wow, what happened to Magglio Ordonez?
I haven’t seen a Detroit game in a while, I guess, but last I remember, he was playing terrible, bad enough to be benched. But he’s batting .300 over the season? And OPSing almost .800? Must have had a hell of a September.
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We played them waaaay back when seems like forever ago
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I suppose so.
I guess it’s been a while.
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WOW - I went back to look up the schedule to see when we played Detroit
and it’s all 2010. Guess the front office couldn’t wait to get rid of THAT season!! Hahaha
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
August 23.
Haha, last I checked, the official A’s site still had the 2009 schedule up, but hey, I don’t blame them for trying getting rid of history.
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Me either!
"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
Anyone else rooting really hard against Porcello and feeling kind of bad about 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
You can pretend to pinch his cheeks afterwards, if it helps.
Porcello’s a big boy.
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He's a young un - I think they said only 20!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooof.
It’s odd being older than a major league player after looking up at them for so long.
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He's the age of my kid - for heaven's sake!!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I feel old and childless!
"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
Don't be thinkin that.....I'm a bit older than you, m'dear
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha...my birthday is on next Wed
as a present, I stood at the DMV this morning FOR FOUR HOURS!
Awful.
"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
Couldn't use it!
Had to actually go in for this one
"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
Aww.
But happy birthday anyway (in 8 days)!
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Are you gonna do a BD post???
It’s pretty popular around here.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
It's new to me!
They’ve always been big, strong, “big kids”.
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Agreed. I feel like grandma here
"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
Why against him BBG?
"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 6, 2009 3:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Because he's going to take Bailey's ROY
It’s always all about the A’s ;-)
"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
Likin' this!! All.about.the.A's!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Why against him BBG?
For AL ROTY considerations?
"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 6, 2009 3:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Oh yeah
"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
C'MON MINNESOTA!!!
Where’s the OFFENSE!? Let’s light up P here!
"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
You really just have to hand it to Porcello.
7 K’s? One walk? Three hits? He’s been awesome.
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How can you NOT give him the ROY after that?
"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
Boooo!
Between Porcello, Andrus, and Niemann, I’m scared.
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If Porcello wins this game
I think he’s a lock to win ROY.
Of course I want Bailey to win but I highly doubt it after this.
Me too
it’s why I’m so mad at him
"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
What was that -- five whole pitches aeen
And this is the team without o-cab
"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 6, 2009 3:45 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
3 - 1 Detroit
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
3-2 now!
"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
The crowd reminds me of playoffs past. There is nothing like a play-off game.
Electric!!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:46 PM PDT reply actions
I LOVE IT!!!
I watch all of the playoffs, even with no A’s…I think it’s fun. And it’s not nerve-wracking for me
"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
So when do they vote for ROY??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
right after this game...announced in Nov, I think?
"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
Oh they vote as soon as the reg season is over.
I was wondering if the playoffs and series had any effect
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions
They are not supposed to.
"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
They're not supposed to take playoff performance into account.
For any of the awards, actually.
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I think that's fair....
It should be based on regular season play – play over the long haul
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions
MLB Playoffs
They’re better than the NBA playoffs, but they’re not quite as good as the NFL playoffs.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Ratings
The ratings disagree.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Do they?
I know MLB has been behind the NFL for a while now, but has the NBA passed them in TV ratings too?
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NBA Ratings
I don’t know about those.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, geez.
I read NFL up there as NBA. Oops.
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F*** you, Porcello
"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
Porcello
He’s younger than Cahill.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I know, he's so good
and I’d love him so much if he wasn’t stealing Bailey’s award.
"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
Sure, Kube...NOW YOU HIT IT
when no one is on!
Wow, I’m militant about this game, and I don’t even care about the Twins!
"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
Porcello has a sub-4.00 ERA in his 20-year old season.
This is bad news, Andrew.
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Very, very very bad news
and has pitched a gem in a playoff-type game…bad news
"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
A two run homer here
would be good news for Bailey
He won;t get the chance to blow it!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
No!
Porcello finishes with a 3.96 ERA. And maybe 15-9. Damn.
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Indeed
"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
Maybe his replacement can blow it for him
At least give him a ND
I think the Twins should tie it and then they should play extras.
Maybe go till about the 15th or so. That would be fun. Heart attacks for everyone!
Haha, I like the way you think!
"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
One problem:
The Yankees could pencil in Swisher as the first-game starter and still win tomorrow.
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So this game is starting to get interesting.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 3:55 PM PDT reply actions
The sad thing is...
Brett Anderson is better than Bailey and head and shoulders better than Porcello, but Porcello will likely place higher than Anderson in ROTY because of his wins and ERA.
Yep.
Anderson is legitimately top-30 in baseball in FIP over the whole season. If you just count the second half…he’s beastly.
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I'm sorry I have to ask.....FIP?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Fielding Independent Pitching.
Basically, since ERA is dependent on the defense behind the pitcher, FIP just looks at how good a pitcher’s been on plays just involving him and the batter. Strikeouts, walks, HR’s.
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Thanks.....I have a hard time keeping track of all the acronymns
And I’m a lazy BB fan – I know I could look it up but well ya know….
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
No worries.
It’s not really a statistic a lot of people know and use. You’ll never see it on ESPN or anything like that.
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Thanks for explaning.
"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
That's for sure - since I hardly ever watch ESPN!!
I just try to learn a little bit so I can read and somewhat understand the posts on stats.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That's how I got started.
The stats posts here on AN. Staturday was the first step on my road to statgeekdom. Now look at me.
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At least you're reasonable in your analysis and responses.....
I wouldn’t ask just anybody to enlighten me…..some would not be so kind!! I also liked that Staturday feature….hoping someone will take it up again!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
We're working on it for this off-season
Post WS, though, probably.
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
YAY!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
BTW - We missed you on Sunday
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Thx. I missed y'all too
Mandatory school picnic. Grrr….
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
Why, thank you!
I’ve kinda noticed I’m one of the very few stats-oriented posters who frequent the game threads. DFA does on occasion, but that’s about it. But either way, I’m happy to pass on any knowledge I’ve absorbed.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Bye Porky
They used to play “Happy Trails to You” at the Metrodome when the opposing pitcher got taken out. Didn’t sound like they were doing it now though.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Hey all
Miner for Porcello: Not the move I woulda made, personally.
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
What mkaes you say that?
The single? The HBP? The upcoming GRAND SLAM!?
"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 in a stunning development,
Miner pitches not very well.
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
C'MON TWINS!!!!
"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
C'mon Tolbert!
"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
Wait a minute...Cuddyer is still Porcello's baserunner.
Could his ERA go above 4? It’s possible.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Yes. We need a single
"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
Hell, or a walk!
"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
sigh
how about a no-decision
"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
Now THAT would have been quite the development!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Bailey
He’s watching That ’70s Show right now.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Tolbert was too anxious, IMO
Miner was going to walk him if given half a chance.
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 agree with you
You better be freaking SURE if you are swinging after a guy has been crazy wild
"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 the skin of their tiger teeth they escape
p.s. – leyland is insane for bringing out porcello.
"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 6, 2009 4:02 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Leyland
I heard he was a genius.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
The line between genius and insanity as more of a membrane.
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Oct 6, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
What?
C’mon TWINS!
"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
Yes!
But the ultimale confliction will be tomorrows slegnA vs. Sux
"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 6, 2009 4:18 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
So true.....I do not know who I CAN root for there.....
Angels = representing the division
Red Sox = supreme dislike of the fans who visit the Coli
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd...ahem....(root) for the Red Sox.
I hate the Angels more.
By the way, if I could put (root) in small font, I would.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
I didn't include my intense dislike for all things angels - players, lackey, manager to name a few
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
It's marginally better now that K-Rod is gone.
Very, very marginally.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Can't tell you how happy his leaving made me
knowing I wouldn’t have to suffer us histrionics any longer. But we also lost the pleasure of a K-rod blown save!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
My most treasured A's-Angels memories
are those of K-Rod doing something entirely stupid.
Jason Kendall? Cliff Pennington? You guys rock.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Obviously Rick Porcello has the inherent ballsiness, fortitude, and gutsiness that makes him a winner.
-typical BBWA writer thought process after watching this game (and if the Tigers win)
(throws up a little bit in mouth)
"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
He willed Miner not to give up any runs
after loading the bases. You just can’t teach that kind of clutchy gritty team-effort willpower. He plays the game right.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Not only that but you can take your newfangled "FIP" and shove it.
Because according to Jon Heyman
porcello is rookie of the year. 20-year-old kid winning 14 games in pennant race. dont even look at other stats.
Also, calling “Wins” a stat is rather insulting to statistics.
Oh, Jon Heyman. Fantastic.
You’re one of those VORP-ies, Tripp.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Jon Heyman is a fascist.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Oct 6, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Show me a 14-year old winning 20 games and I might not look deeper.
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
Yes, because Porcello has everything to do with the playoff race.
"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
Completely unrelated sidenote:
As seen on the Gameday alerts ticker: “Abreu embodies Angels aggressive attitude.”
Puke.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Wow, ew!
"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
A nobel spirit embiggins the smallest man
"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
GMTA
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Anybody know how these teams have done head-to-head this year with the YANKEES?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:15 PM PDT reply actions
GO TIGERS???
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
How did NY end their season
I stopped paying attention in the last month.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard NYY is 12-1 against the two combined
so I gather they were 5-1 vs. DET.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
So you're saying they're both due!
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Nice
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
A-rod RBI’d 7 in one inning on Sunday… but now it’s the playoffs and he’s done absolutely nothing so far.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 6, 2009 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
he went into the game with 93 RBIs. Came out with 100 even.
oh hi! didn’t realize it was you. gotta keep my eye on the avatar, now that we’re such BFFs!!
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 6, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
here's hoping swisher has to pitch one game
"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 6, 2009 4:22 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Don't forget, Swisher has a lifetime K/9 of 9.00.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
+1
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by stranahanahan on Oct 6, 2009 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
It's so funny to me that he actually got a guy on a SWINGING strikeout.
Gabe Kapler. Bet he never heard the end of it from his teammates.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
YES!!!!
O-CAB!!!
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So THAT'S why Cabrera's teams keep making the playoffs
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
Sign O-Cab now!
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
OCAB!!!!!
OH MY GOSH!!!! OMG OMG OMG!!!
"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
Place going nuts...no win for Porcello
"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
I guess there was no gravy
to go with those grits…
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by stranahanahan on Oct 6, 2009 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
This is all on Leyland, IMO.
You don’t ask Zach Miner to pitch 2 innings in a one-game playoff; you leave Porcello in to get to your good relievers.
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
porcello seemed really done
"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
but Minor in for Mauer was not smart
"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
I don't know if Porcello was done
He had issues with all of two hitters, HR and walk. Seemed a bit early in the game to take that as a sign he couldn’t bounce back, given how well he had pitched prior. But if he was spent, Miner’s not a guy to go to anyway — I see him as a long-reliever in quality. Go to your short relievers even if it means asking a 5-6 out save of Rodney. This game’s kind of important to Detroit.
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
According to peeps who were watching, he was leaving everything up
but yeah, Miner not the choice. Put a closer there if you have to…I think Minn themselves should have used Nathan.
"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
I think Miner was the pitcher when Jack Cust hit his GS in Detroit
to dead center. A year or so ago.
was that a weak attempt to get that??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:32 PM PDT reply actions
Mauer sliding around on the rec room carpet
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
When the Yahoo boxscore showed OCab in his A’s hat, I got a funny feeling…
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
Obviously he was reading AN in the dugout
Thinking, “Hm. Looks like pretty much all the gang except OakA’sHoney and Rated-R wants the Twins to win. I guess I better do something.”
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
That's right. You two are the rebellious Spirit of Youth.
With your Pony Express and your poodle skirts and all.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
haha can you imagine
reading the game threads during the game
I’d love to see a player drop in some comments in game:
“damn, shouldn’t have swung on that slid..aaaah flyball brb”
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
I would hope Nico would have the presence of mind to ban Bobby Crosby on the spot.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
baseballgirl would take care of that
Let’s see…which CGV is that….“sucking at baseball”?
"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
Orlando Cabrera just hit a HR with one guy on so 4-3 Minn
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes!
Wow, I step out for five minutes and OCab homers.
I’m gonna step out again.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
I've never been this happy to be feeling sick....
I left work early to come home and rest….but it’s the 7th inning…..no rest for me…. :)
There's no crying in baseball!
who carers about OC, we got pennington
Beane says its his job in 2010
so this is where you all are… hidden game thread.
nice ocab moment, huh?
don't care if i ever get back.
Haha, it's a secret thread
Where we’re secretly watching non-A’s baseball
"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
i’m watcing a venezuelan feed. helps me root with detachment.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 6, 2009 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
"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
Who is patrolling central garden?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
i don’t know, but the guy who hit a quadrangular is in right garden.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 6, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Shhhhhh...
Not everyone’s allowed into the cool kids club.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Sorry about that
but until someone gives me access to post things on the front page, you will have to do a little searching…..
Besides, secret game threads are awesome. :)
There's no crying in baseball!
oh, no worries. just that the rest of the site was mysteriously quiet and i couldn’t figure out where everybody’d gone.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 6, 2009 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
We're all here
tomorrow they’ll be playoff threads
"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
I know, right?
I never got that. Seems like it should have been “pre-playoffs”
"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
Some places are calling it a tie-breaker.....
that would be more regular season I think – since it is deciding the conclusion of the regular season
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Go Twiggers!
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Oct 6, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be super fun!!
There was some talk in some post about loaning players….but I think that was soccer talk. It would certainly get convoluted and weird if BB did that.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Choose your line-up...
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmm.
C Joe Mauer
1B Justin Morneau
2B Placido Polanco
SS Orlando Cabrera
3B Miguel Cabrera
OF Michael Cuddyer
OF Jason Kubel
OF Ryan Raburn
SP Justin Verlander
SP Edwin Jackson
SP Rick Porcello
SP Carl Pavano?
SP Brian Duensing??
Er, the Yankees would still be favored, I think.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
if it’s a tie breaker, that means something ended in a tie. call that a season? and then the tiebreaker is separate?
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 6, 2009 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
early hibernation
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
So who was talkin about Maglio earlier in this thread??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:44 PM PDT reply actions
Huh...maybe Nathan against 3, 4, 5 hitters?
"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
I think that HR by Magglio proves
that Orlando Cabrera is not a winner, and has a bad attitude.
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
Sohow many former A's will we see this postseason?
holliday
street
cargon
giambi
blanton
stairs
cabrera- maybe
ethier
ludwick
damon
A whole team's worth!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
hmmm… aparently, in venezuela they celebrate HRs kind of like a goal in soccer.
magliooooooooooooooooooooo(nearly a minute of this)oooooooooooooordoñez
don't care if i ever get back.
They just like to say that.....ooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Pull this clown
or they will be facing a deficit
Seriously, remind me why Nathan wasn't in with a lead?
"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
they wanted to save him for NY tomorrow?
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
Oooh. Good choice.
"Flea Markets aren't just for blind dates anymore!"- The Reverend Billy Lard
by Gaijin_Suketto on Oct 6, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
To make the game more interesting???
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Mauer probably promised a 2-run homerun
If one the three can get on base….
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
because you can't win in the bottom of the ninth if you have the lead....
There's no crying in baseball!
Excellent answers, all.
"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
Gardenhire and this pitcher should be made to mingle with crowd
after the game if they lose.
You don't understand Minnesota Nice
This would be a rabid fan chewing Gardenhire out: “Uh, hi Gardy….uh yeah, that was different. But ya know…..I mean, what are ya gonna do? All right then. Well, so, have a good off-season. If ya want ta go fishing or something give us a call. All right then. Good to see you. Take care, now.”
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
WOW - just wow
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:55 PM PDT reply actions
uhoh...
something w-t-f is about to happen
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
Eminem in the break....nice nod to Detroit there
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:57 PM PDT reply actions
Um, what's up, party people?
Season ended a couple days ago, you know.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
out of the thread, you
it’s a secret rooting thread
"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
oh.
I hate Detroit.
Can I stayz?
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
The only team I hate more than the Yankees
is the Sox. And it’s neck-and-neck there
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't know it,
but I figured a guess of “crosbysucks” was as good as any.
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
Hahahaha...QOTM
"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
that works more often than you'd think.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Seems like it's a mostly minnesota leaning group here
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
2006
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, you can stay...OF COURSE :-)
"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
That's why these unis look funny
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought we just got an unusually long break in between games
something like 175 days or so?
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
this.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
From today.....181 days until April 5, 2010
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
hearts.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
We're definintely going to win
"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
I didn't even see that until the pics went up!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
This Minnesota radio announcer gets really excitable at times.
His voice goes up about two octaves.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
woof!
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions
(licks face, jumps on lap)
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
um, are you a dog owner?
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
No, I just frequent bars that Huston, Blanton, and Swisher have been.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Why does that sound dirty!?!
"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
well, unless you keep your dog clean,
they can get quite dirty.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
So I got some kind of funky radio station on here at work.
Right now, it’s “Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl)”
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
"I Love Rock n Roll"
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Except for the Stevie Wonder trainwreck now on...
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That's not a radio station
You’ve accidently tuned in the prisoner-breaking closed-circuit feed from Gitmo.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
o, ye of little radio campiness.
Okay, it’s some Stevie Wonder crap from the 80s. Ick.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
lal la la la la...la la la la la...
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
very good.
this was 80s craptastic, though, love.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I actualyl like that one.
And Gordon Lightfoot sings a long-ass song.
I need some smack to get through this.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I can not think of that song without flashing on Undercover Brother!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
This one time, at radio camp -
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Edmund Fitzgerald.
he’s got a fun voice.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
About a famous Minnesota disaster -- how appropriate
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
I thought what happens at radio camp says at radio camp......
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Um *stays*
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
No, it gets broadcast on KTRB
(so no one hears it).
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
That was your 2-0 swing, Inge?
"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
doesn't he play for the Marlins?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a rather above-average pitch there by Nathan
I’m thinking he might turn out to be good someday.
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
Maybe...we'll have to wait and see
"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 the way,
A round of applause to clockwerks. They fixed the text going off the page problem!
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
i thought that was intentional
this is a secret game thread after all
but good job on fixing the bug
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
Tie
If it’s tied after nine innings, they’re letting the Rays in.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 5:07 PM PDT reply actions
Yay!
Professor Joe will be os happy!
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
mlb computers will crash
cannot match with another team in the same division
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It doesn't feel like 5:00
I love playoff baseball at work! (That and the FOUR HOURS I spent at the DMV, finally bursting into tears to skip ahead of thirty other people…I’m SO SORRY other people!)
"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
I hate to go to the DMV and avoid it at all costs.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Me too
I HAD to go
"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
always go to the Petaluma branch.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Sadly, I live in Los Angeles...
…but all of my 16 year old friends took their test at the Petaluma DMV…but my mom scheduled it at 5pm….in Santa Rosa….rush hour traffic….had to merge over a freeway….and the A’s game was on! (But the instructor was a HUGE A’s fan and let me listen to the game…if he’s on AN…thanks! And I never told anyone, BTW)
"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
about that pedestrian?
I know what you on your driving test….
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahaha....
….I didn’t hit anyone! I may or may not have dropped an f-bomb when Toronto scored, though.
"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
(obviously playoff game)
"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
you probably know my ex-wife.
I married a Petaluma girl, you know.
Then I divorced her.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Four hours?!?!?
I was halfway through Harry Potter book 7 when I realized how ridiculous it all was
"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
It definitely doesn't feel like 8 o'clock.
(don’t know where you’re living…)
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
clearly the time zone that baseball doesn't CARE about!
so I’m not home watching!
"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
WHY WOULD MLB START THIS GAME AT 2:00 LOCAL TIME????
Just so most of us can miss most of it?
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
Sorry, 4pm local time. 2pm where I am
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
neither am i.
but I blame my insane brother and his affinity for small businesses.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been doing some research for a book
I’ve been up on Corona Heights all day. They have an amazing children’s museum there?
Geography in action, it is
That's awesome!!!
Are you writing a children’s book? Or is your awesome murder mystery set in Corona Heights. Be sure to name a character…um…Baseball. Girl. She’s really pretty and good at solving mysteries.
"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
big Nancy Drew fan?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking more Trixie Belden
But nancy works…Ned is dreamy
"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
The BBG mystery thickens....
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm mysterious.
"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 baseball-y...
oh! and a girl!
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
It's more about topography, which is why I was on a hill. But the museum is about earthquakes and stuff like that
So I had a look around when I was up there
I have that recorder solo stuck in my head now.
Doo-doo-doo-doooooooo. Do-doo-doo-doo-doooooooo!
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
They have a good rally theme over at Twinkie Town
The Rallye Walleye
(and also a very healthy Cal scholar-athlete)
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Nathan just said the "F" word
I guess so
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:16 PM PDT reply actions
Fail?
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Fire Geren?
"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
Also, having been out all day -
Did the 49ers sign Crabtree finally?
they met, no sign.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
They should be talking to you!! You can get him a sign
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha...I laughed out loud
"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
;[)
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
(sigh)
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard he was going to resume talks?
"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
Yeah, that's what I heard last night
Just catching up now, looks like no.
Amazing what being away from your computer all day can do.
I don’t like it….. shudder
I was in the DMV all morning
I felt like I was on LOST…’cept for the Smoke Monster…and there were a LOT of people I wanted it to eat.
"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
you've never had to stand in the smoke monster line?!
Lucky.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Apparently it's s lot longer than the other lines at the DMV
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw a guy wearing a Crabtree jersey at the 24th st BART station
I laughed and laughed
I care about your fantasy team.
Hey, I heard about him!
"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
did you throw something at him?
like poo?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions
STRIKE HIM OUT!
"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
They got this
unassisted triple play Mauer coming up
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YEAH!!!!!
Okay, 2 more!
"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
C'mon NATE!!! LET'S GO!
"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
I want the Twins to win, I think
but I really disliike Joe Nathan.
Hm.
Conflicted.
This whole AL thing leads to nothing but confliction.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
That's why I steal.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes things just go your way........
my goodness
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:22 PM PDT reply actions
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHH
r-LANDOOOOOOOOOOO
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Joe Nathan
In the league in which I won the title, Joe Nathan was on my fantasy team.
Should I wait for the graphic?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 5:23 PM PDT reply actions
He helped win my league as well
I had Mariano Riveria too
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
um, no graphic.
but you both still suck.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Fantasy Sports
I was in two leagues for baseball. I took second place in one and first place in the other.
In fantasy football, I’m 4-0 in one league and 3-1 in another.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I was last, last and 6th
what did I do wrong :(
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Set Your Lineup
Setting your lineup is the first step to a successful season.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
whatcha mean?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Lineups
Some people have empty spots in their lineup or they have people on the bench that should be in their lineup.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the small success I have is due to roster management
and that just seems lame. I wish it were my intuition or knack for spotting future closers or something more glamorous.
I care about your fantasy team.
I had my SP
Halladay, Haren, Webb, CC…
Everything else… bleh
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I led my baseball league in OPS, HR, ERA, WHIP, and complete games.
And finished one seed out of the playoffs.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Little boy, you're going to hell.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions
one of you guys needs to get on base
This game is just begging for a Mauer game winning hit
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If this goes to extras we will need a new thread.
it is really slowing down my computer.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
yes. even the work i’m doing on my other screen hasn’t changed in 20 minutes.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 6, 2009 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll start one if it's needed
but this game is screaming walkoff in the bottom of the ninth….just sayin’…..
There's no crying in baseball!
Here it is
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2009/10/6/1074007/bonus-bonus-baseball-were-going-to
There's no crying in baseball!
+ 1
"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
I just was able to turn on the game in the bottom of the 7th
Damn what a game!
by OaklandSi on Oct 6, 2009 5:28 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
This game is awesome!
"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
So, forgive me if this has already been brought up, then
But who are people rooting for in the post season?
Red Sox and Yankees definitely out (though Nick Swisher with a WS – OMG)
Neither of the LA teams, eh on the Rockies, I’m not keen on the Phillies repeating, so that leaves the winner of this game, or St Louis.
I’m going to go with St Louis, I think, as we might do a Chicago – St Louis road trip with the A’s next year.
Ok, done.
MLB Playoffs
I’m not rooting for anybody in particular, but I think the Yankees will beat the Cardinals in the World Series.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 6, 2009 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I would laugh so much if he hit a walk off home run
and then ran around with his fierce face on
yup.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
as a matter of fact, if one of them is going to represent the AL,
I’d love the Red Sox to mercilessly beat down the Angels, the Yankees to crush to Red Sox, like four games straigh and celebrate in Boston, and the Yankees to lose in heart breaking fashion in seven.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Absolutely works for me
"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
I have too many Boston connections
in my life to want to hate them as much as I do. Therefore Sox>spankees any day.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
ME TOO!!!
Not even close, either.
"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
so me and Bill drivin down 9 Miles
…and hes got the sammich in one hand and the f&^$n head in the other….
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
it's the sign shops, mainly.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate Holliday...
…so let’s see….Twins if they win here, and probably LA?
"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
LONGHORNS!
but really I’d prefer the Rockies. I’ll root for the AL central team over whoever, the other 3 are my 3 least favorite teams. Dodgers beating the Yankees would be funny.
I care about your fantasy team.
I don't think Texas is in the running.
Colt’s good, but not that good.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I love how Punto threw his bat down.
Take that base!
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Yeah, but we got payback
"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
cuz they play good baseball
with the exception of the shenanigans they have displayed as of late.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
I'm from there so they were my first team
But they have a lot in common with the A’s: small market, lower budget, threatened with contraction, despised by the ESPN/MLB establishment, generally amiable and humble except for that year they had AssJack.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Yeah. As far as strategy and situations go, they're like Oakland-lite.
They were the other Moneyball book’s possible team, after all.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
cause OCab's profile pic still has an A's cap
so I’m imagining the A’s playing their 163rd
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I do as well
so I’m imagining him wearing an A’s cap
100% Athletics, 100% Baseball. 2009 Athletics, 40% Baseball.
awesome, huh?
"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
Baseball with meaning?
It’s a breath of fresh air.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
just looks like tents. it’s actually a dome.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 6, 2009 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
haha...QOTM
well-played, sir (or ma’am)
"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
Wow, what a play
"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
O/T: Quick B of A question
Has anyone been asked to show ID when making a deposit into someone else’s account.
Also something about they want pre-printed deposit slips as opposed to hand written slips.
Someone went ot bank for me today and they said it is new bank policy
I hate banks.
No, I’ve never heard that. Had B of A a while back and my ex used to make deposits for me.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 6, 2009 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
That's weird about the deposit slips
Since they made such a big deal about never having to use deposit slips when making deposits to your own account. I have had to show ID in that situation but I was making a deposit into my friend’s account in Viet Nam, so they might have been concerned about money-laundering.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Ladies and gentlemen of Detroit...
You owe Inge. Hard.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Extras for the extra game
fitting…
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 6, 2009 5:36 PM PDT reply actions

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