Open Thread: Playoffs Day 1 (cont)
by baseballgirl on Oct 7, 2009 4:46 PM PDT
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PrintColorado Rockies vs. Philadelphia Phillies (completed)
Cliff Lee helped get the playoffs off to a boring start (unless you like one-sided pitching gems for the favorites), as he tossed a complete game six-hitter, allowing just one run in the ninth. He also singled and stole a base. No, I'm not kidding. Jimenez had a rocky fifth and sixth (get it? get it?) and was charged with all five runs. The Rockies never had a chance in this one, and they need to pick up the bats against Hamels tomorrow (they will start Cook). Yeah, they're kind of in trouble.
Game 2 tomorrow, same 11:37AM start time
Minnesota Twins vs. New York Yankees - (in progress)
Our very own traitor Nick Swisher has just put the Yankees ahead, after Mr. Clutch tied the game at 2. Yankees ahead 3-2, the game is going to the fifth inning.
And in the nightcap:
St. Louis Cardinals vs. Los Angeles Dodgers - 9:37 PM ET - 6:37 PM PT
Cy Young candidate Chris Carpenter will be pitching against newcomer-to-the-playoffs Randy Wolf, who had a solid season for the Dodgers with very little run support. The Dodgers faltered down the stretch, but because of their hot start, they still managed to hang onto the top spot in the National League.
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Sabathia dealing - as usual - ooops a little hit there
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:50 PM PDT reply actions
There have been so many players that have come through the A's organization
we should be able to take some credit for a portion of any post season win!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's like the official AAAA supplier of the major leagues.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Oct 7, 2009 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
so true......
Oakland A’s – supplier to the WORLD of baseball
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that's overstating it slightly.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
It was a joke....of the hyperbolic kind...
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
kind of like calling an event between the national league and the american league the “world” series….
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Kinda....without the rest of the world being involved.....yeah!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
or like when spain thinks it’s so important and big and manifestly destined that it forgets it has neighbors who share the continent with them and so spaniards go around spain calling it europe but they don’t include portugal or france or even albania in that europe? oh wait, spain doesn’t do that!
i don’t know what i was thinking. here, let me change the subject with this completely unrelated song: oh beautiful for spacious skies, for amber waves of…
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
tee hee
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
which part? the obnoxious sarcasm? or the lyrics to a song called “america?”
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
i’m just hungry as hell and i lost my feed. they are actually unrelated but they both make me punchy about metonymy.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
You were exagerating for comic effect
therein lies the humor
well
Blanton – Phillies
Eithier – Dodgers
Giambi – Rockies
Swisher – Yankees
O-Cabs – Twins
Holliday – Cardinals
any more submissions?
I think we decided last night we could almost make a whole team!
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
johnny damon. it’s been a long time, but it was the A’s who taught him how to hit.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Matt Stairs - Phillies
unless he isn’t on the postseason roster?
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+ wasn't Jimmy Rollins born in or lived in Oakland?
does that count?
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Rollins
He was born in Oakland.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
curse you Billy for not drafting him
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1996 Draft
Rollins was taken in the second round. I don’t remember who we took in the second round or if we picked before the Phillies did in that round, but we took Eric Chavez in the first round.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
was Chavez considered a SS then? or was that in high school?
was Chavez drafted out of high school or college?
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was Chavez considered a SS then? or was that in high school?
was Chavez drafted out of high school or college?
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stupid double post
either AN or my computer was buggin out.
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Chavez
I don’t know what position he was drafted as, but I think he was taken from high school.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
that is what wikipedia says
but there is no info on what position he played in HS. I couldn’t find his high school position with a google search.
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AT Bbaseball almanac for college it says: none
but no info on HS records
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking of you!
"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 didn't have to post it like you did, but you did, but you did,
and I thank you.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh he was pretty good towards the end of his time in Oakland.
Granted many wanted him hung, drawn and quartered (or y’know out of the lineup, whichever was easier) before that hot streak.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
That headline on the side is funny
“Cliff Lee Hurls”
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 4:53 PM PDT reply actions
WNBA Finals
I’m going with the Fever tonight.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously.
WTF?!
You’re gonna end up being some sick, degenerate bookie, working for the mob.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah!
what happened to being the October choke artist?
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I lost my feed!
"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
do we dare try to be optimistic with a team we don't follow and don't know too well??
I haven’t a clue how they do in situations like this!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
well they were 3 games out with 4 to play.
for starters.
and then there was yesterday.
I'm here to talk about the past.
nice one Liriano
The Twins are going to need some serious metrodome magic to win the series.
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no longer exists in the playoffs
well not lately (0 for their last 7)
I'm here to talk about the past.
in the Dome
really? surprising.
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They won Game 1 of the '02 ALCS.
Since: Lost Game 2 of same series, lost both games of ’03 ALDS, ’04 ALDS, and ’06 ALDS.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Hi
Hi, I’m still here.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
me too!
for now. soon I will be gone, when work is over. enjoy my company while you can ;-)
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me too.....
Do I have a big “L” on my forehead??? Don’t answer that!! ;-)
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to take my time
Posting about the Dodger Game. Like everyone else in LA.
Follow on Twitter - @MAD_Marvin
Fuck The Yankees
…and Derek Jeter and that obnoxious, over-the-top ballpark.
Get Them B4 They Get You!
agreed
minus the salty language but I agree.
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Did I miss anything interesting in the second game? I've been, *shudder*, outside
Nick Swisher inside the park HR?
Jeter has been his usual amazing, utterly obnoxious self
Matsui had a HR, A-Rod a rbi single, Swish a rbi 2b.
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sounds like he's part dinosaur.
rawr!
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Taylor Swift
She helps.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't Ban Me
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
what odds you laying on them banning you?
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Did Swisher pull up his Yanks Jersey to reveal an Oakland one underneath?
Or is he going to wait to the WS to do that.
It will definitely happen, I saw it in a dream.
Or maybe Matt ‘I heart Oakland’ Holliday
I heart Matt Stairs.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Those clever Philly-ites.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Like this very much!! LOL
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Totally the right idea.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing to do with baseball
(it’s safe for work, btw)
And for those who desire a closer look...
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure if it's better or worse,
but I don’t have sound at the computer I’m at right now and that is fucking frightening.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Imagine a really baaaaaad version of "Why Do Fools Fall in Love"
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
and, um, ew:
I can only imagine Mischa, my huge hulk of a Bouvier, getting through my legs without one or both of us falling over!
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't read any of the text - just wanted a gander at this strange "sport."
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Be afraid. Be very afraid.
Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
How is the bullpen?? Since NYY is gonna use theirs?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:40 PM PDT reply actions
Isn't Joba 'BEST STARTING PITCHER EVER' Chamberlain in their bullpen?
I hear their closer is useful, too
Can we hope for that??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi
How are you, OakA’sHoney?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Good
That’s good to hear. I’m okay.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Football Season
It totally sucks from both angles.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
49ers and Vikings
I don’t hate either team, but I don’t care for either team. I can’t root for anybody else other than the Raiders.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Cal
As far as they go, I’ll feel a little better if they beat UCLA on the 17th. That would make us 4-2 and then we have Washington State. That’s an easy one. After that, we have Arizona State on the road. That’s our weakest road opponent.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It's horrible,
But in the last six years, my football interest has waned and waned. I can’t invest any emotions in football. The Raiders eat them and spit them out at my feet, chewed into bits.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
TWIB.
How about that?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 7, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
twib?
that’s what i bled?
that’s why i’m (in) bed?
that’s what irma brought?
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
The Wives In Boston?
In that case, Jamie Kotsay is a TWIB.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Kinda depends on what you expected from this day in baseball.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
We were kinda there when it was 4-2 Yankees....but now....Twinkies need to get something big goin' now.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Why, hello.
More baseball!
The first observation I had: Liriano’s fastball is down to 91? Wow.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
He's not having a good game.....
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Yikes.
I guess I haven’t really seen him in a game after that TJ surgery a couple years back, but he used to be regularly around 94-96. He’s lost all effectiveness, sadly. He was pretty awesome, too.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Holy crap, Jon Rauch.
Your Gameday picture scares me.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Jesus, that shit's not right
And I thought Mark Kotsay always looked fierce
That hanging curveball scares no one, however.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
All of the whining about "we haven't won in NINE years!" pisses me off.
Go cry me a river, New York.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
That wasn't the bad thing you were going to say, was it?
Because that wasn’t bad. Not by a long shot.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Were you tuned in when the commentators were talking about how much $$$$$ they have spent on salary
without any post season success….If we (da A’s) had just a little of that cash – oh what we could do!!!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
That rumored deal to send Billy Beane to the Red Sox would have been frightening.
For the AL East. For all of baseball, actually.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Yeah, I'll take Billy over any Greek God.
Much less the Greek God of something as mundane as walks.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
That was a few years ago, right?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, probably a decade ago.
Maybe a little less than that. The deal breaker was that Oakland wanted a then-minor league Kevin Youkilis. Boston said no.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
it was 2002, I think.
And if I remember correctly, the deal was pretty much set — the A’s would’ve got Youkilis, and DePodesta would’ve taken over as GM — but then Billy backed out. Decided he preferred the challenges of the A’s limited payroll and everything. Right?
Was it?
I probably misremembered. It was at least 2002 or earlier, though, because it made it into Moneyball.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Yeah, I remember it being in Moneyball.
Also, I paid absolutely no attention to baseball prior to 2002, and I quite clearly remember being upset that Billy was leaving, so I’m pretty sure it was ’02. Oh, that Billy, what a joker… making us all think he was leaving… but no!
Billy can never leave.
Forst too. There were rumors that Forst interviewed for the SD gig, but the A’s shot them down. I’m glad.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
He threw four pitches last night.
He can’t be tired. He just sucks.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Ugh, when is the next playoof game on?
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I've seen that typo before
and I like it. We should just start calling them playoofs… after all, that’s usually what happens when the A’s get there…
you mean the A's of the mid 70's and late 80's?
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yeah those ones
well not so much the late 80’s, they had a couple of oofs
I'm here to talk about the past.
That was my word!!
Next one is in like an hour or so
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I was just laughing b/c I made the same typo a few days ago!
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I know : - )
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Wow, I never realized how bad Minnesota's rotation is.
This is a playoff team?
SP Scott Baker
SP Carl Pavano
SP Nick Blackburn
SP Neutered Francisco Liriano
SP Brian Duensing
SP Jeff…Manship
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
that is teh suck
as cityplanner would say.
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867-5309 e - yine
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
That song will never die.
Ever. I swear, it’s written in every bathroom stall in the country.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
except for he probably is a better pitcher out of the pen
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too true. but i hope it makes him feel small anyway.
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on Oct 7, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, I don't know why I find him so unpleasant
It’s rare that I find athletes repellent – mostly, they’re just trying to do their job – but there’s something uniquely irritating about him. See also, John Lackey.
his celebrations after outs perhaps?
his stupid flat billed cap.
his fat head?
his uniform?
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Can I go for all of the above?
Though, I have no problem with people showing emotion after getting outs – I think it adds to the whole spectacle. Taunting, obviously, is a bit off, but still. I’m pretty psyched when I block a shot in our eight a side soccer game.
Or to use a more appropriate analogy, I do a little lap of my house every time I put a press release live
it depends on who is celebrating sometimes
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yeah, that's true enough
and how big a deal they make of it, but yeah. Excitement is fun, on the whole, even if it’s sometimes against a team you like
the mold on his hat, 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 7, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I want a million locusts to rise out of the ground and make Joba's life a living hell.
That dude sure loves his bugs.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
Alright
this games suck and work is over. I’ll “see” you all tomorrow, I hope the next game goes the way the majority of AN wants it too.
Peace Out
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Buh Bye
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by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Back now
And it was going so well for the Twinkies… for an inning
"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
Also - Cabrera is a better defensive outfielder than Swish?
Now I really want the Yanks to fail
If this game continues, I'll be 0 for 2 on my predictions/hopes for the day
"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
and i watched the sharks game last night too. i never learn.
"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 7, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Is anybody watching the next game?? or just waiting for this one to be over?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 6:38 PM PDT reply actions
just switched
jeez. cards threatening already.
"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 7, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
What channel is the next game on?
Aren’t they all on TBS?
I have the TV off as I don’t want to waste electricity watching a Yankees procession
TNT for now
But I think it will switch back to TBS as soon as they’re finishing the gloating
"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 7, 2009 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh nice, I shall switch it over, then. Eat my ratings, Yankees!
Or words to that effect
yes, i have it here
"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 7, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Siddown Holliday!!
"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
damnit belliard!
"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 know, it is disheartening so far
"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 7, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm rooting for the Cardinals on this one
I have decided that it’s the least unpleasant WS winning option
I'm kind of leaning towards the Cards
but that’s just b/c I think La Russa is a great manager – but then so is Joe Torre when I think about it. I just remember the Dodgers as A’s killers in ’88 (but that was a long time ago).
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
come on man you're in LA
Dodgers! If they get in the WS, are you gonna 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 7, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Cardinals
I picked them to win the National League.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Gambling
Hey, I am not of legal age for that activity.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
18
I turn 18 in December.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
no gambling, but you can get married in a red state
"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 7, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Red States
You can get married when you’re 18 in all red states?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
i don't know about all
but on the whole, it seems like they have younger consent ages
"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 7, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoever can beat the Yankees...
Oh wait – wrong series -
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Summer
That ended when autumn began sometime in September.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I know... It's warm outside during the daytime, but once it gets past four, it gets cold in a hurry
As I found out to my detriment riding home without a sweater this afternoon
My appartment faces South, so it's still pretty warm in here
we’re not quite at the heat-on time of year at Nothing Towers yet
and were still in Daylight Savings
for another 3 weeks.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Aka
when I go into Hibernation til mid February.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
I play that game too!! I went to the one at a time plan and mostly watch online stuff!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
good DP, dodgers
"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
hey that works 2-1 dodgers!
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Golden State Warriors
Watch the Golden State Warriors in preseason action against the Los Angeles Lakers and join us in the open thread.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 7:02 PM PDT reply actions
no more bay area sports pain
i already watched the sharks yesterday.
"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 7, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
San Jose Earthquakes
They’re playing FC Dallas tonight.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Oct 7, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
are they any good this year?
or are they rebuilding 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 7, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahahahahaha.....holliday
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by baseballgirl on Oct 7, 2009 7:02 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
WOW - this guy is getting lit UP
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions
carpenter?
he’s could win the Cy Young. he was already named comeback player of the year.
"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 7, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I have not followed the cards at all - so I don't know these things.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
What's his story?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah......like many a good pitcher now rehabbing for the year
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually sorry I lied.
Just a series of injuries have kept him out basically all of ‘07-’08.
I'll have a sandwich and a draft(sic). - Bill King (RIP)
Well - I woulda never known the diff.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
was good, started with the blue jays in the late 90s
then had serious arm injuries the last two years. now back this year.
"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 7, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
the Comeback Player of the Year award is odd.
I’m still slightly bitter about a few years back, when Ellis had a great year after missing the previous season (because a certain shortstop ran into him in spring training), but then Giambi won the award after coming back from… sucking the year before. Not a serious injury. Just being awful. Woo, congrats G, you didn’t suck this year like last year!
…
sorry. I think Ellis just needs to win something so I can get over all these bitternesses I’ve been harboring.
yeah i think it should go to the injured only too
but I don’t think there are rules. Did Thomas win it while he was here?
"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 7, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
lame
Thome was the same deal — he just sucked. Thomas’ career was basically over before he came to Oakland.
"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 7, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I totally agree with you. He was very deserving of that award in that year.
Let’s not get into this – b/c it inevitably leads to those east coast bias conversations which just irritate me no end!!! Ellis is one of my favorite players on the team. He should have won a GG, too IMHO.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
are the dodgers hitters this good? or is this pitcher just bad right now?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:05 PM PDT reply actions
I think it's part of the city wide LA steroids policy
see also, the LAAAAAAAAAAA
oh hai everyone.
1. I haven’t been on AN in far too long.
2. Unsurprisingly, istillhatemattholliday.
3. Go Dodgers!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
PAM!!!! So good to see you!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
You woulda loved mikev's shirt at the tailgate.....
he “fixed” his holliday shirt. It was pretty good.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I hate him more now.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I liked him when he was on the A's... not so much anymore.
I don’t hate him, and I don’t NOT like him, but I don’t actually LIKE him. We have a complicated relationship.
You're just not that into him.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
did he tell you you were made of poop?
"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 7, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh great, my roommate's boyfriend is over
crashing around and talking in his loud voice
tell him shush - you're watching a very important game!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, I don't have the tv on. I'm in my room, sorta doing some work
(mostly posting here) with the radio on
JK, then!
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I quite like my room mate, and I don't even dislike her boyfriend
I’m just in kind of a ‘bit of peace and quiet, thanks’ type of mood, really
i only had a roommate for my freshman year
"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 7, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, if I could afford to live alone?
Absolutely, I would.
This plenty is plenty spacious, though, and our bedrooms are at opposite ends, so it’s mostly no bother
huh
I had multiple roommates all throughout college, then lived w/ my girlfriend for almost 4 years.
Moving down to LA, I have a roommate again, but I don’t see her too much. I don’t think I’d be comfortable living alone.
so did you get a treehouse?
"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 7, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm thinking this game is gonna be 12-10 or something
"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
probably going to fry up some trader joe wontons in a sec
no green onions though. damn.
"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 7, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
er, potstickers
"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 7, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
the $25000 pyramid!!
"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 7, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, damn.
I was hoping for a crazy 9th-inning Twins comeback that I missed. Oh well.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
good thing you didn't hold your breath
"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 7, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
They gave us a two out mini tease
but that was it, really
Apart from the Light towers
And the acres of parking spaces, you would never know Dodger Stadium exists.
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the saga of Chavez Ravine really makes me mad
it’s why I can never truly root for the Dodgers.
Even so, it wasn’t them that kicked out those poor Latinos. It was the city of LA when they had redevelopment plans for new modern public housing. Of course, that was in the 50s and all the development community had to do was fund a challenger for Mayor that claimed the incumbent was a communist for supporting public housing. Incumbent loses, public housing shut down, but now we have this huge plot of land we kicked poor people out of and nothing to do with it.
I know! Call the Dodgers!
Wasn't Ry Cooder the guy behind the Buena Vista Social Club documentary?
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That's all you had to do in the 50s. Accuse someone of being a communist......
I’ll stop here for fear of getting all political in here.
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Councilmember Hahn (who's son went on to be mayor before Villaraigosa)
actually put modern artists and their pieces of art on trial before the LA city council, trying to prove that they had “communistic influences”. Pure show trial. It proved nothing and drove all respectable art in LA out to Venice where everyone was poor so they didn’t care what you were doing.
So many people had their lives ruined under the same threat
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, absolutely.
It’s a section of our history that’s been swept under the rug, which is more than unfortunate. Things are starting to come out, thankfully.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
A real rough story
Political, but with its share of drama is the history behind Los Angeles water rights.
I am all for a fair trade, the Raiders for the Northern California waters.
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Chinatown - the movie - a great one on this subject
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
The coolest thing about the whole Owens Valley saga
is that Once Mullholland opened the waterworks, he had a big news conference at one of the main reservoirs on the outskirts of the San Fernando Valley. Thousands of people showed up to look at so much fresh water in on place. When he got to the microphone, all he did was point at the water and say “There it is! Now take it!”
For all my contempt of what he did, that’s pretty bad ass.
D'YA think Furcal wouldn't play with us b/c he knew we weren't probably gonna be in the post season??
"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry
by BERRYJO on Oct 7, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
i think he was using us as a bargaining chip
to drum up interest so it looked like he might actually sign with us, so the dodgers would agree to his contact terms
"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 7, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I stopped feeling bad for us after seeing what he did to the Braves.
Wren actually had a signed offer sheet sent to his agent. The thing was in the bag.
Lay down, black gives way to blue.
Lay down, I'll remember you.
serious
that was the craziest “negotiation” i have ever heard of in the offseason
"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 7, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
that's a good place for a single
not with the bases loaded, he must think he’s in Oakland (psst, matt, it is california, but not oakland
NEW THREAD OPEN!!!
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