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Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont)

The Phillies look like they have wasted their last chance; Chase chased a ball outside to strike out with two on. The Yankees hang on to a comfortable 7-3 lead, going to the bottom of the seventh.

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A thousand apologies...

….it’s been one kind of those nights!

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Nov 4, 2009 7:54 PM PST reply actions  

Cindi, is that you?

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

by Nico on Nov 4, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Yes, it is!

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Nov 4, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Yay, me too!!!!!

-Cindi

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Nov 4, 2009 7:57 PM PST up reply actions  

final thread of the seazon

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Nov 4, 2009 7:54 PM PST reply actions  

Sad, isn't it?

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Nov 4, 2009 7:55 PM PST up reply actions  

Silver Lining......we can look forward to the opening AN tailgate

b/c there will be one – right??

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Nov 4, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions  

yes, from now on it will be the hit or miss with whatever

thread coupled with some “event” that will cause a flurry of posts….interspersed mainly with days and days of inaneness and off-the-wall issues.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Nov 4, 2009 8:00 PM PST up reply actions  

So it'll be like the season?

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

by Nico on Nov 4, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions  

Exactly

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Nov 4, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions  

or, you know, in their half-inning.

it would be cool if they could score when the Yankees were batting, though.

by whiteshoes40 on Nov 4, 2009 7:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Jeter could score in the Phillies inning.

That’s why he’s a zeroth ballot Hall of Famer.

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

by Nico on Nov 4, 2009 7:57 PM PST up reply actions  

8th!

and roomy (hopefully not for the last time)

by sirbed on Nov 4, 2009 7:56 PM PST reply actions  

where is LB anyway?

"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 Nov 4, 2009 7:58 PM PST up reply actions  

that's a serious offense...

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:01 PM PST up reply actions  

I want the A's to have one of those

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

by Nico on Nov 4, 2009 8:02 PM PST up reply actions  

You heard it here first!!

It’s what we’re all asking for at Christmas

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:03 PM PST up reply actions  

What the hell?

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:00 PM PST reply actions  

smooth baby, real smooth

"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 Nov 4, 2009 8:00 PM PST reply actions  

This sucks

Yes, I decided to enter a playoff game thread for the first time just to say “this sucks.” That’s all I’ve got.

we in the losin baseball binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.

by walk off bunt on Nov 4, 2009 8:03 PM PST reply actions  

Your words are few, but well-chosen

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Nov 4, 2009 8:04 PM PST up reply actions  

Just groove one for him to get the triple

"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 Nov 4, 2009 8:03 PM PST reply actions  

Holy hell

I love my cat, but I don’t know that I would do that. You’re a wonderful pet guardian.

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Nov 4, 2009 8:06 PM PST up reply actions  

no cycle 4 u

Follow on Twitter - @MAD_Marvin

by Hit4TheCycle on Nov 4, 2009 8:05 PM PST reply actions  

Eww, Posada IBB.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:06 PM PST reply actions  

yo

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:07 PM PST reply actions  

oy

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 4, 2009 8:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey....

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:08 PM PST up reply actions  

Pamela!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 4, 2009 8:11 PM PST up reply actions  

Nicholas!

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh. And GO PHILLIES!

Though I don’t know if that’s really gonna do any good at this point.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:11 PM PST up reply actions  

It'll do the same amount of good that it would have in the first

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Nov 4, 2009 8:12 PM PST up reply actions  

We're diehards right??? Always hope!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:13 PM PST up reply actions  

I can't really classify myself as a diehard for any team except for the A's.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:13 PM PST up reply actions  

Just trying to keep the hope alive.....

I know what you mean tho

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:15 PM PST up reply actions  

You know, I've seen that Trident layers commercial before

but I’ve never really seen it. Um, wow, that’s creepy.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:13 PM PST reply actions  

Not as creepy as that hall's one...

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:13 PM PST up reply actions  

thank you

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 4, 2009 8:13 PM PST up reply actions  

ANY time.....

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:15 PM PST up reply actions  

Oh god, don't remind me.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:14 PM PST up reply actions  

I knew you'd like that!!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:15 PM PST up reply actions  

(suck suck suck suck suck suck suck suck)

Oooooh….that’s refreshing.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:16 PM PST up reply actions  

Is Charlie Manuel ever not chomping on gum?

"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 Nov 4, 2009 8:14 PM PST reply actions  

sundays at 2

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 4, 2009 8:14 PM PST up reply actions  

Lovely.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:14 PM PST reply actions  

Hear hear.

When the last pitch is caught, I’m turning off the TV.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:18 PM PST up reply actions  

Think happy thoughts. Think happy thoughts.

Remember that Scutaro walk-off foul pole shot? Off of Rivera?

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:15 PM PST reply actions  

April 15, 2007

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Nov 4, 2009 8:16 PM PST up reply actions  

That it does.

I’d wager that 20 of the 40 men on our roster weren’t around back then.

Actually, make that 30.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:17 PM PST up reply actions  

So this is the first time I'm experiencing the new new new new new new AN.

Does everyone hate it?

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:19 PM PST reply actions  

I'm kind of missing the green on the sides where the gray is currently

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:21 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm missing any semblance of color at all.

Grey and white are boooooooring.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions  

Except for A's unis.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions  

I can't wait for AN throwback day

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 4, 2009 8:23 PM PST up reply actions  

Ooh what are we wearing?

Can I go shopping?

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:25 PM PST up reply actions  

I have to get dressed up for it?

I was kinda thinking it would be a day when Blez and the Mods would revert the look back to AN 2.0 or some such.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 4, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions  

Back when you could search for new comments by finding [new]

Ah. Nostalgia.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:33 PM PST up reply actions  

Can you see me?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 4, 2009 8:19 PM PST up reply actions  

They're ramping it up already.....it'd be funny if the Yankees lose it in the 9th!!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:20 PM PST up reply actions  

What the hell, FOX?

What’s with the Chariots of Fire-esque fanfare?

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:19 PM PST reply actions  

Has there been a game played where rain WASN'T a factor?

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:20 PM PST reply actions  

Thanks, preppy bastard. ;)

during THIS World Series, obv.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:22 PM PST up reply actions  

That much I knew.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:23 PM PST up reply actions  

It'll be interesting to see what Manuel has to say about it all.....

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:23 PM PST reply actions  

Give him a Halls.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:24 PM PST up reply actions  

Not gonna say a word.......

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:25 PM PST up reply actions  

This really ought to be a commercial for Paxil or Prozac.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:26 PM PST reply actions  

This thread? or an actual commercial?

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:29 PM PST up reply actions  

LOL.

I meant the commercial, but whatever works.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions  

This game is *still* going on?

Talk about milking it for all it’s worth

by bobnothing on Nov 4, 2009 8:29 PM PST reply actions  

Also

my new sneakers: I love them. woo!

by bobnothing on Nov 4, 2009 8:31 PM PST up reply actions  

thank goodness

that’s the only reason I’m still here to find out about your shoes

by sirbed on Nov 4, 2009 8:32 PM PST up reply actions  

And we so appreciate it, too!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:34 PM PST up reply actions  

That's honestly the only reason I stay here.

To learn more about lettuce soup saga.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:35 PM PST up reply actions  

Come for the lettuce soup saga

stay for the stats based breakdown of VORP

by sirbed on Nov 4, 2009 8:37 PM PST up reply actions  

WAR!

Huh.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions  

what is it good for

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Absolutely NOTHING!!!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:40 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm going to write a book on the philosphy of baseball stats called

“Hell is UZR people”.

I’ve made this joke before, I think, but I’m determined that it’s funny

by bobnothing on Nov 4, 2009 8:41 PM PST up reply actions  

I actually like it.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:42 PM PST up reply actions  

It's a little esoteric, sure

and it relies on pronouncing UZR as ‘uzzer’.

But stilll.

by bobnothing on Nov 4, 2009 8:43 PM PST up reply actions  

It's not so much the pronunciation

But it’s fairly easy to visually place UZR in the sentence as “other”, especially in the context.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Third time's the charm.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:42 PM PST up reply actions  

there was some gorgeous kale at the farmer's market last week

i had too many veggies already but this sunday it’s on my shopping list

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions  

I bought some cardoons last weekend

I love the stuff, but I need to work up the energy to cook it in the next day or two.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 4, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions  

old?

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:35 PM PST up reply actions  

wealthy

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 4, 2009 8:36 PM PST up reply actions  

But but but... it's not the money.

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:40 PM PST up reply actions  

It never is when you have plenty of it.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:41 PM PST up reply actions  

I wouldn't know :-(

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions  

I was just thinking about that! LOL!

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Yankees suck!!!

Just thought I’d drop in and say hi..

by Twan54321 on Nov 4, 2009 8:35 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Thanks.....we needed that Yankees Suck one more time

and just in time for His Wonderfulness to get a BH

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:36 PM PST up reply actions  

Hey.

And yes…they do.

Sigh.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:39 PM PST up reply actions  

Ah, that's why I'm still here.

Matt freakin’ Stairs.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:41 PM PST reply actions  

I don;t GET it WHY?????

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Hit It UpStairs Matt...or what did that old banner say?

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Nov 4, 2009 8:41 PM PST reply actions  

somethin' like that

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:42 PM PST up reply actions  

Or any other time during the series.....

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Yeah

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Nov 4, 2009 8:47 PM PST up reply actions  

Get yer remote controls ready.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:43 PM PST reply actions  

Sad to say - I think you are right.....

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions  

poised for CLICK

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Nov 4, 2009 8:44 PM PST up reply actions  

Already have it off

Just have Gameday on. No Fox announcers or Yankee fans to listen to.

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Nov 4, 2009 8:47 PM PST up reply actions  

So when does ROY get announced??

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:43 PM PST reply actions  

That's for the MLB.com awards,

not the official ROY.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:48 PM PST up reply actions  

Nope....but I can!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:49 PM PST up reply actions  

YANKEES WIN!!!

Sorry, wanted to be the first.

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:44 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah, but it felt good

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:45 PM PST up reply actions  

Somebody... please put Tim McCarver out of my misery

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:45 PM PST reply actions  

Some guy on the radio today said I bought a ticket for the game so he didn;t have to listen to them on TV

I busted UP!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:46 PM PST up reply actions  

LOL! Worth the price.

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:47 PM PST up reply actions  

"and a wild walk"

what’s that? Like Lou Reed said?

by bobnothing on Nov 4, 2009 8:45 PM PST reply actions  

hey sugar....take a walk on the wild side.....

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:47 PM PST up reply actions  

On a happy note, this wine is hella good.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:46 PM PST reply actions  

Not far enough, Jimmy.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:46 PM PST reply actions  

DEREK!

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

by Nico on Nov 4, 2009 8:47 PM PST up reply actions  

HI EQC....haven't seen you for a bit.

sorry it has to be on THIS occasion!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:48 PM PST up reply actions  

there have been some good games in this playoff season....

but hate the outcome of course.

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:52 PM PST up reply actions  

back-to-vack-to-back-to-back HRs... let's go

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:47 PM PST reply actions  

Someone tell Dave Roberts to steal 2B.

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

by Nico on Nov 4, 2009 8:47 PM PST reply actions  

Hey Dave, steal 2b

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:48 PM PST up reply actions  

3b while you're at it

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Nov 4, 2009 8:49 PM PST up reply actions  

Heck...steal home!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:50 PM PST up reply actions  

as you wish

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:50 PM PST up reply actions  

Sucks to be the guy who makes the last out.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:48 PM PST reply actions  

Poor Shane.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:48 PM PST up reply actions  

At least it's not the slegnA

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 4, 2009 8:49 PM PST reply actions   1 recs

True....

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:49 PM PST up reply actions  

To each his own. I was rooting for LAA over NYY, 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

by Nico on Nov 4, 2009 8:50 PM PST up reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Nov 4, 2009 8:50 PM PST up reply actions  

this

"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 Nov 4, 2009 8:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Me too

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:50 PM PST up reply actions  

But I'm trying to look on the bright side here

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 4, 2009 8:51 PM PST up reply actions  

BARF.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:50 PM PST reply actions  

Shane!

Pa’s got things for you to do! And Mother wants you. I know she does.

by oblique on Nov 4, 2009 8:50 PM PST reply actions  

gad, what a nice Ladd

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Nov 4, 2009 8:51 PM PST up reply actions  

ugh

"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 Nov 4, 2009 8:51 PM PST reply actions  

Yankees suck!!!

Just thought I’d drop in and say hi..

by Twan54321 on Nov 4, 2009 8:51 PM PST via mobile reply actions  

Oops

Sorry reposted that again

by Twan54321 on Nov 4, 2009 8:53 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

The more times, the better.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:53 PM PST up reply actions  

There there.

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Nov 4, 2009 8:51 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, it's nice for Swisher anyhow

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Nov 4, 2009 8:51 PM PST reply actions  

Yeah, that is cool

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Nov 4, 2009 8:51 PM PST up reply actions  

I'll give you that.....he's the only one I can be happy about

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:52 PM PST up reply actions  

No - we all have our guys we root for even if they are Ex-A's

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:53 PM PST up reply actions  

I love swish! I went to 16 Yankees games this season to sit in the RF bleechers just to cheer for him!(except when the played the A’s)

mandatory steroids for all baseball players

by CrackBaby on Nov 4, 2009 8:58 PM PST via mobile up reply actions  

What goes thru his mind...

…you just hit a grounder… you’re running to 1B KNOWING you’re going to be the last losing out for the WS.

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:51 PM PST reply actions  

Dinner, coming back up

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Nov 4, 2009 8:51 PM PST reply actions  

I have thoroughly enjoyed these times with AN

til the next thread jumps off {hugs}

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:51 PM PST reply actions  

yan-kees (still) suck! yan-kees still suck

"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 Nov 4, 2009 8:52 PM PST reply actions  

Oh, and the obligatory Queen over the PA - retire that song already

In 2008 I was watching a team that was rebuilding. In 2009 I feel like I'm watching a team that just sucks.

by UncleLeo on Nov 4, 2009 8:52 PM PST reply actions  

That was my cue to hit the power button.

Blech.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:52 PM PST up reply actions  

You're My Best Friends wouldn't be a bad choice.

And it’s not ridiculously cliched like We Are The Champions is.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions  

The only cure for this is the BBC series Shameless

Which I’m watching right now. La la la la la la didn’t hear who won the game la la la la

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Nov 4, 2009 8:52 PM PST reply actions  

Watching on DVD

If it was on BBC America, they’d have to censor all but about 2 minutes per episode.

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Nov 4, 2009 8:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Channel 4's series.

Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.

by OldhamA on Nov 4, 2009 8:53 PM PST up reply actions  

Well at least that's over with.

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Nov 4, 2009 8:52 PM PST reply actions  

Peace AN. Wake me when spring training starts.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:52 PM PST reply actions  

Will you be there??

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Hopefully.

There’s not much better in life than watching baseball in the sun and drinking beer.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm thinking about it.....hope to see you there.

depends on the weekend!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:56 PM PST up reply actions  

You're bound to catch ANers no matter when you go, methinks.

I don’t know how it will shake out for me.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on Nov 4, 2009 8:57 PM PST up reply actions  

I'm not sure I've ever seen Mariano Rivera's teeth before

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Nov 4, 2009 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

Congrats to the Yankees.

Shame Pedro was terrible today.

Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.

by OldhamA on Nov 4, 2009 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

At least no more Joe Buck for a while

Bring back McGwire and Canseco, that would solve everything

by oaklandfan89 on Nov 4, 2009 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

YEAH!!! That is a blessing!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:54 PM PST up reply actions  

Well, hey, it's been fun, you guys.

Here’s to April 5, 2010!

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

Here here! See you

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions  

wait, you're going to my sister's birthday party?

oh wait, baseball.

Right.

You stay away from her, yhear?

by bobnothing on Nov 4, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions  

I'll be sure to cook up a big pot of lettuce soup for her.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:56 PM PST up reply actions  

She lives in Spain

Vegetarian ingredients there include such noted vegetables as ‘chicken’, ‘ham’, and ‘fish’

by bobnothing on Nov 4, 2009 8:56 PM PST up reply actions  

Best team money could buy.

Good for Swisher. Bad for Giambi.

by SirDan on Nov 4, 2009 8:53 PM PST reply actions  

I'll say this. At times like this,

I’m especially glad NOT to be a Yankees fan.

“Yay. We should have won and we did.” That’s not something to celebrate — it’s a time to go “Phew, we didn’t blow that one.” Small market muppetry for me, thanks.

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

by Nico on Nov 4, 2009 8:54 PM PST reply actions  

Yay! we've won our 27th title

and we’ve had to wait 9 whole years!

by sirbed on Nov 4, 2009 8:56 PM PST up reply actions  

I believe it was Jon Heyman who mentioned

that Mike Mussina was with the Yankees from 2001-2008.

Ouch.

No, there's no light,
in the darkest of your furthest reaches.

by danmerqury on Nov 4, 2009 8:58 PM PST up reply actions  

"We're sorry.

AN is now closed. Please try this comment again in April. Thank you."

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

by Nico on Nov 4, 2009 8:55 PM PST up reply actions  

G'night folks

Time to move into link-dumping mode for a few months.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Nov 4, 2009 8:56 PM PST reply actions  

link-dumping

better than just dumping since 2003

"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 Nov 4, 2009 8:58 PM PST up reply actions  

Night everyone.

Bye 2009 season, you sucked anyway.

by ElQuesoCapitan on Nov 4, 2009 9:01 PM PST reply actions  

Nighty Night

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 9:02 PM PST reply actions  

Who won?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 4, 2009 9:06 PM PST reply actions  

bobby crosby

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

by cuppingmaster on Nov 4, 2009 9:07 PM PST up reply actions  

Evil

@worldblee on Twitter.

by worldblee on Nov 4, 2009 9:07 PM PST up reply actions  

haha you're funny!

At least they didn’t give MVP to His Wonderfulness

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 9:07 PM PST up reply actions  

I miss Mark Ellis.

There, I said it.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Nov 4, 2009 9:10 PM PST reply actions  

Me tooo - I love that guy!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 9:10 PM PST up reply actions  

The World Series trophy sucks.

Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.

by OldhamA on Nov 4, 2009 9:10 PM PST reply actions  

No the trophy is OK....I just don't like the guys holding it!!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 9:11 PM PST up reply actions  

It's boring.

Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.

by OldhamA on Nov 4, 2009 9:12 PM PST up reply actions  

I think we should have a design-a-trophy contest then....

you can make it better!

"The trouble with baseball is that it is not played the year round." Gaylord Perry

by BERRYJO on Nov 4, 2009 9:17 PM PST up reply actions  

"Recap" (so to speak) is up

www.athleticsnation.com

"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

by baseballgirl on Nov 4, 2009 9:20 PM PST reply actions  

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