DLD 4/29: you can't spell DLD without DL (someone must've made this joke before)
by stormtown on Apr 29, 2009 8:19 AM PDT
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THELMA (taking map) Well, it looks like we can get on this road 81 that heads down towards Dallas, then cut over to...
LOUISE (interrupting) I don't want to go that way. Find a way that we don't have to go through Texas.
THELMA (looking at map) Wait. What? You want to go to Mexico from Oklahoma and you don't want to go through Texas?
LOUISE You know how I feel about Texas... We're not going that way.
THELMA I know, Louise, but we're running for our lives! Don't you think you could make an exception just this once?! I mean, look at the map. The only thing between Oklahoma and Mexico is Texas!
LOUISE Thelma! I'm not gonna talk about this! Now find another way or give me the goddamn map and I will! You understand?
Buster Olney asks will no one think of the children?
For happier memories, reminisce about 2002, when we scored 4 or more runs in 17 straight games with the Hardball Times, or go back decades to the first day of MTV. Anyone know why the Tusk video was filmed at Dodger Stadium and not the Coliseum?
A home for all your injury-related links below, ciao.
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Roger Craig
once cut his hand on a bra strap. Can you say “Humm baby?”
Jason Isringhausen made the All-Bizarre Injury Team, too:
Broke his hand while punching a trash can just weeks after stabbing himself in the leg trying to open a package.
I'm here to talk about the past.
gotta be Hannahan, right?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 29, 2009 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions
I hope someone got him out....
Bench: Vince Coleman (Cardinals)
Missed the 1985 World Series after getting rolled up in the tarp machine.
There's no crying in baseball!
LOL! Oh yeah, THAT Coliseum...
Sorry, I was being Oakland-centric. Then the answer is “I don’t know.”
Prithee, be not perturbed by yon third bagger.
so did LA at the time. and the soccer team. and the Rams.
I don’t know (I maybe will be able to find out, though), but I’m either guessing a conflict, or it was much cheaper to film at Dodger Stadium.
Except it’s the last class-filled Wednesday of the semester and I’m not going to work. So… I don’t know. I’ll see if I can find out, eventually.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
LA is preceded with UC in most people's worlds.
also, tusk is stuck in my head now. thanks. >_<
"The hard... is what makes it great."
here, let me replace it with Video Killed the Radio Star
there are other doozies on that MTV playlist, if you care to listen…
AN was so much better before I got here.
too late.
it’s fine, i can hum it on campus & noone will suspect anything out of the ordinary…
"The hard... is what makes it great."
....
DON’T ASK ME ABOUT THE SHAPE I’M IN
I CAN’T SING I AIN’T PRETTY
AND MY LEGS ARE THIN, or aren’t thin , as the case may be.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 29, 2009 10:57 AM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure Billy Zoom could handle that one
but it’s actually not one of the songs I’d really like to hear them do. It would be funny in a different way, however, to do a Christine/Exene vocals switcheroo. I’m now trying to imagine Exene singing “You Make Loving Fun” without cracking up, while Christie sings “I’m Coming Over”.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That's about the only Fleetwood Mac song I really dig.
Which I’m sure says something about me. Isn’t it one of the few songs they let Lindsay sing on? And while we’re here, Lindsay’s not a guy’s name, any more than Chone is.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 29, 2009 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Lindsay sang on a lot of their songs once he was in the band
but “Oh Well” was originally a Peter Green song, and AFAIK he sang lead on it.
That was before Green had a bad acid trip, decided he was Jesus, and left the band. Still, better than ditching the band to join a pedophilia cult like Jeremy Spencer did.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Nomar and Ellis to DL
according to Slusser
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
I haven't seen anything yet
Rivercats’ and Rodkhounds’ rosters show no change or transactions so far
Long list of weird baseball injuries
available here. There isn’t any sourcing or references for any of these, so you can take them as apocrypha/inaccuratel if you want. The highlights, from my perspective…
8. Rangers pitcher Greg Harris once “strained his elbow” while “flicking sunflower seeds.”
10. Rick Honeycutt suffered a large scratch across the forehead when he, after being ejected for scuffing the ball with a tack taped to his finger, wiped his brow in frustration.
23. Glenallen Hill, of the Toronto Blue Jays at the time, was deathly afraid of spiders. He cut his foot when he ran into a glass table while sleepwalking. Actually, he was sleeprunning in mortal terror while dreaming he was being chased by a spider.
One note on #8: Greg Harris was ambidextrous, and once pitched an inning switching from RH to LH from hitter to hitter. One of the hitters he faced in that inning was one-time A’s farmhand Ed Taubensee. So anyway, if he strained one elbow flicking sunflower seeds, why not just pitch with the other arm?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm slightly surprised that Dale isn't on that list.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 29, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Or Harden, or Menechino...
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Apr 29, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Johnson....
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
Since you mention "Tusk"...
…I’ve been thinking recently of what a coincidence it was that the Buckingham/Nicks incarnation of Fleetwood Mac and X were both living and making music in LA at essentially the same time. Imagine if it had been John, Exene, Billy, and DJ in the LA Coliseum doing a video for “Your Phone’s Off the Hook, But You’re Not”!
I think it would be hilarious and great if those two bands were to arrange to trade playlists for one show each. John and Exene could sing “Monday Morning” and “Go Your Own Way” and Lindsey and Stevie could do “Back 2 The Base” and “When Our Love Passed Out on the Couch”.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'd love to hear Fleetwood Mac cover this
This, I say, could describe being an A’s fan
Last night everything broke
sigh
Warning – this was recorded before Exene learned how to sing.
"The glass is half full….and we are going to drown in it." - OptimistPrime
since this is Fleetwood Mac
can we assume she’s talking about the blood vessels in her nose?
by cityplANner on Apr 29, 2009 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions
Exene is a goddess
and does not need to “learn” how too “sing”!
This one describes my average experience as an East Coast NRAF watching a west-coast night game on mlbtv.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Since we seem to be reminiscing a bit here on AN,
there are a few good A’s/Bay Area cameo’s in this video.
And if you want the full 10 minute video, you can see it here.
even at the time I thought "Hammer's going to go broke spending all that money on a video"
AN was so much better before I got here.
Please Hammer, don't pay 'em!
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 29, 2009 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions
in the "former A's" category
Jason Kendall claims that Ken Macha’s problems in Oakland were with Beane, not with players:
Macha’s departure from the A’s was rancorous, with reports he had lost touch with his players. Brewers catcher Jason Kendall, who played for Macha in Oakland, said the firing wasn’t about player relationships.
“In my mind, he and Billy Beane didn’t get along,” Kendall said. “No ifs, ands or buts about it. That happened. Go back and look at his track record, and it’s pretty damn good.”
What about Kendall’s quotes in Bay area newspapers saying Macha’s dismissal “needed to happen?” The former Pirate said he was taken out of context.
“It was all blown out of proportion,” Kendall said. “We have zero problems. There was nothing to (smooth over).”
This internet thing's AMAZING.
I hear it’s a series of tubes.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 29, 2009 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Al Gore invented it
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 29, 2009 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
And another former A
This is from yesterday, but we didn’t have a DLD yesterday: Wall St Journal on The Bellhorn Syndrome
by Englishmajor on Apr 29, 2009 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions
of course you defend your skipper
especially when he’s still giving you starts while you’re batting .180
“Actually, Macha was really getting on everyone’s nerves. That folksy mid-western accent. His eschewing attention to lineups so he could fit in more time to practice Judo. It was just getting to be too much. Oh, what’s that? Macha’s benched me for the rest of the year? Aw, hamburgers!”
What word/s is "smooth over" replacing?
Unfuck?
by Englishmajor on Apr 29, 2009 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions
That made me laugh.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 29, 2009 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone has to be on a flight to Texas.
Can we check manifests if the A’s aren’t willing to tell us?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
several someones, I would hope.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 29, 2009 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Rotoworld says:
Athletics placed second baseman Mark Ellis on the 15-day disabled list with a stained left calf.
Stained? What, a grass stain? Coffee? The ever-dangerous grape juice?
Tears, whiteshoes40. It's stained with our tears.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
And I thought you were going to say
that “stained calf” reminded you of being our with a “bulging dick in your neck”. And when I clicked the link and saw a Loaiza discussion I was sure I was right…
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Esteban, come back to the five and dime.
We miss you.
I miss you.
I miss your musk.
I think when you retire, we should get an apartment together.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 29, 2009 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
true (boring) story
Saw him in a bathroom at the Cow Palace a couple of years ago during a Vicente Fernandez concert.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Well, okay, since no one else will...
Was he drunk?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 29, 2009 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd already skipped past "was he drunk" and was onto "so did you get a look at it?"
AN was so much better before I got here.
Man
You guys are sick. Oh, wait…
I didn’t get too close to him, but he did smell of Patron. Or that might have been me.
I'm here to talk about the past.
...you slept with him, didn't you?
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 29, 2009 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, one time, in 2005...
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 30, 2009 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions
That was band camp.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Is that what we're calling it now?
I can’t keep up.
Let me rephrase.
I'm here to talk about the past.
If it’s zombie blood, then we’ve got another person on our side.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 29, 2009 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
You think Unicorn's been out slaying undead?
Well, depending upon your method, it could put quite a strain on your calves. And probably quite a stain as well, depending upon your success.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 29, 2009 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the first time I've heard of a stained calf that doesn't involve Nico
"True fact: In a global thermonuclear war, the only human who would survive would be David Eckstein" -PT
stained calf
A discolored baby unicorn?
More Rajai Davis & less mount Davis
by Athletics fan and runner on Apr 30, 2009 7:00 AM PDT up reply actions
Reading about the A's scoring streak makes me sad
most of all this line:
Chavez – 17 runs, 25 hits, 4 doubles, 5 HR, 23 RBI, 8 BB, .362 BA., .429 OBP., .638 SLG>
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
And the answer to the thread's title is ...
Zonis!
It’s been just over two years since a poster saw the raw potential of merging link dumps with injury lumps. Here’s the previous riveting headline, from April 18th, 2007:
4-18-DLD – DLD = DL + DL – L =/
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
And let us welcome Eric Patterson and Kevin Cameron to the 2009 Oakland A's.
It’s not official, and the players aren’t actually even here at the stadium yet, but infielder Eric Patterson and reliever Kevin Cameron are joining the A’s for tonight’s game.
Their jerseys are hanging in lockers, and I had it confirmed that they are en route.
Mark Ellis and Nomar Garciaparra will both go on the DL with calf injuries.
Patterson was the only infielder at Triple-A Sacramento who was hitting the ball well, with a .329 everage. He also had nine steals, including a game-winning steal of home on Tuesday against Las Vegas.
Does anyone read those?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Damn.
I’ve been doing it wrong then?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I just posted in one!
Then I came here ’caus that thread was empty.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack
Yea, does anyone else wonder why it was Cameron and not Blevins?
Cameron has pitched well, but don’t we need a lefty in the pen to replace Outman?
Bring Gio back!
They have unjustified hatred for the skinny one.
{simmers angrily}
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 29, 2009 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
That made me laugh.
Define "succeed." --Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 30, 2009 7:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Is Kevin Cameron on the 40 man roster?
If not, then does Jeff Gray finally get DFA’ed? He’s been a rascally one to cut loose
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Apr 29, 2009 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Rajai lives another day?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Which totally makes sense, considering he's about to start a throwing program.
Which will inevitably lead to him re-injuring his arm and needing more time off.
(also, rawr.)
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Well as long as he had a good Everage!
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 29, 2009 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
This picture scares me.
Mostly the eyes. I kind of want to scoop them out with a spoon. Is that wrong?
by whiteshoes40 on Apr 29, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Ironic
That looks to be Brian McCann who just went on the DL with blurred vision possibly related to his laser eye surgey last year.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Seriously? I had no idea. I hope this wasn’t offensive or anything.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Apr 30, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't think it was offensive
just thought it was interesting
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
dallas braden has top change up in baseball
couple days old but i just stumbled upon it…
http://baseballanalysts.com/archives/2009/04/best_pitches_of.php
on Trevor Hoffman's HOF plaque it will say
“considered to have the best change-up in baseball, until overtaken by Dallas MFin’ Braden”
AN was so much better before I got here.
Santiago Casilla also apparently has a great Slider
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
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