Open Thread: Lame 35 - A's at Rays (cont.)
by Nico on May 18, 2009 5:37 PM PDT
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Bwhahahahahahahaha....
….so wrong.
"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
Is that photo meant to imply
“it’s over”?
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 18, 2009 5:39 PM PDT reply actions
So if you’re this guy, who do you target? How do you narrow it down with so many options to choose from?
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
He will have laryngitis by night's end for sure.
"I feel like I hit better when I'm playing the field...just feel more like a baseball player." —Jack Cust (or Derek Jeter for that matter)
by PortlandPachyderm on May 18, 2009 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
You target the good guy so you can unnerve him and get the best player to mess up
so …. no one?
Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.
Pathetic.....
absolutely pathetic. This Gallagher for Harden trade is really working out well for the A’s.
by Keystone State on May 19, 2009 5:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Small gripe.
Why is Crosby swinging for the fences when we’re down 9-2?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 5:45 PM PDT reply actions
Not when you fly out :-(
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he's trying to change his GO/AO ratio
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
How about turning this into an...
MILB game thread
Carter hits hr #4
the underrated jason fernandez pitching tonight
That sounds GREAT!
Oh “MILB.” I read one of the letters wrong.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I'm personally pulling for Fernandez
Got the chance to chat with him after a game in Lake Elsinore last year that I covered, then a little more in Lancaster the day after a start. Pretty nice guy. Big 311 fan as well. We’ve both been to 311 Day in New Orleans now. ;-)
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Big gripe.
This team is fucking horrible. The next most interesting thing for Oakland will be who they will take with their top 5 pick next year.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
or the #13 pick this yr
and the trade deadline
by Asfan4ever723 on May 18, 2009 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah... these guys will command at lot at the deadline.
/sarcasm
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
Well at least we're watching the development
of our next 1Bman 2Bman SS 3Bman. Oh crap.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I disagree!
It’s easy to watch a team when they are winning. I am going to watch every night to see what different and unique ways this can implode! Errors from every infielder? Check. Home run hitters hitting dribblers. Not a problem. 6 run leads given up. It’s easy! If you watch the A’s every night, you will see something you have never seen before.
by Coach Cleats on May 18, 2009 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is there a big blue star in centerfield?
Are we playing the Cowboys or the Devil Rays ( I will never drop the devil…ha ha ha)..
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
I just tuned into the game and I see this crap.
Can’t the A’s face the Royals for the rest of the season, please?
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 18, 2009 5:47 PM PDT reply actions
royals, those 20-18 royals
with Greinke? I kinda hope not
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Well, the Royals that they faced last week. Or at least, I WANT THAT OFFENSE BACK.
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 18, 2009 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
BB is a very intelligent guy. No doubt about that one.
However, if he ran a business like he does this team right now would he make a profit? I know that some of these moves take time but Geren should be fired NOW and he should make some wholesale changes (like he did shipping Jeremy Giambi) to give the team a chance to respond. Sitting idle isn’t helping anything.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 5:47 PM PDT reply actions
Exactly - trade for a promising "major league ready" 3Bman or SS
and I’m singing a different tune. Fail with guys who might be really good in a year, not with crap that has no place on any future winning team.
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
Taking from General Patton & Steve Jobs...
Give me the best plan you have right now rather than wait to build a super-computer that is obsolete once it’s built.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
when you have 50% or more of your employees
performing significantly below expectations, you’re probably not going to make a profit.
i don’t think there’s even a chance for him to run a hot hand to make some money
plus no obvious market deficiencies to play with
the only way to make money would be a ponzi scheme
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
How about a Fonzie scheme?
We can’t afford to get into trouble with the government. 
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
What is Billy driving these days.....
obviously a Chrysler Sebring, or perhaps a Chevy Vega!
by Keystone State on May 19, 2009 5:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Are we going to score one more futile run?
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 18, 2009 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
What's the point
If we are going to suck, we might as well do it 100 percent successfully
I don't get them tonight. That was one of the few bright spots for me each day.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
so one good thing I discovered (turn those frowns upside down!)
If you already bought MLB Audio you can upgrade to Gameday Premium for only $5 more. I don’t think they had that option before, but clearly no one was stupid enough to buy both at full price.
AN was so much better before I got here.
these 9-2 blow outs are where bobby crosby shines.
by put em in a body bag johnny on May 18, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions
the nationals just called.
they said we are not very good.
by put em in a body bag johnny on May 18, 2009 5:51 PM PDT reply actions
and they're beating up on my boy tonight. not good
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Oh they did, did they?
That’s just mean.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, darn. Next thing ya know, the Expos will start calling, too.
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 18, 2009 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
it's worse when they sneer at you in French
and remind you they outdrew you.
AN was so much better before I got here.
Gio Gonzalez still sucks I see
Why did they bring him up?
Ol' billy is into that whole sort of "crash and burn" thing.
which is why our vets and rookies get injured, in every sense of the word.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 18, 2009 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Then what happens when everyone on the roster “crashes and burns?”
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 18, 2009 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions
The front office will take the field.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 18, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Beane pitching to Geren?
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 18, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Geren will be the catcher
I mean, he already is.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
He's a "catcher" eh?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Found out that a friend of mine was gay when
another friend’s brother noticed him on a gay site. He was wearing a shirt that said “pitcher” as in doesn’t accept but does give. Ewww…
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I think VC just said we started the roadtrip at 3.79 ERA
It’s at 4.30 before today and climbing. I wonder if we can get it to 4.79 and climb a whole run in 7 games
Cust's bunt
That was awesome.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Me too, but I read about it.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
mini-Ichiro
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 5:55 PM PDT reply actions
Way out east
the story’s told
about a right-fielder
tiny and bold.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Well done. I needed a laugh.
He’s like Elvis in Japan so you shoud add that to the lyrics when you have the opportunity.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Way out West
Tragedy told
about a bunch of losers
worthless and old
no direction in the fold
so in the dugout, with balls the size of marbles is Bob Geren
Yippee Ki Yay, green and gold losers
Yippee Ki Yay , I wish we had some “Juicers”
... YEAH!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Rev sharing
someone tell the A’s you dont get more money for being the worst team in MLB.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 18, 2009 5:56 PM PDT reply actions
Can TB add on another 9 to make it 20
I think so
I'd say 65 games
is a decent over-under.
And I’m taking the under
That's a good bet
They could lose 120 if they tried hard enough
Could the players be showing their true colors re: Geren?
Not sure but an interesting point.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
but if you're miserable (not fired up or pissed off)
then it’s hard to hide your true feelings or true colors. Shout out to Cyndi (Lauper).
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
4+ innings and
over 120 pitches for Gallagher and Gio
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
someone
write a letter to billy and tell him how pissed we are
If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.
Open letter to a landlord?
I think of BB like a landlord who is completely ignoring the needs of his tenants.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah we have sewage all over the place
If you had a lineup of 9 Jack Custs who hit(Cust career average) .239 AVG, .382 OBP, and .475 SLG, then your team would score 6.12 runs per game-totalling to 991runs a season.The 08 rangers lead the majors in runs score with 901.
rats chewing up the kitchen
roaches up to my knees
turn the oven on, it smells like dachau, yeah
and the rain falls through the ceiling
don't care if i ever get back.
by AV on May 18, 2009 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions
can this be right?
they have 11 runs on 6 hits?
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Zobrist is head over heels for his team
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Or as John Madden would say,
heels over head.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Lose Madden on one channel.
Gain Chuckie on another.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice catch
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:03 PM PDT reply actions
The opposite A's anthem
“I think that possibly, maybe I’m falling for you. Yes there’s a chance that I falling quite hard over you.”
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:05 PM PDT reply actions
Hmm, what part of
“Rays don’t score any more while I’m at dinner” did you not understand, A’s defense?!
Cunningham l-i-v-e-s
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:08 PM PDT reply actions
Shoot. Missing Two and a Half Men.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
we have become them
What Tampa was.. what the Royals might still be.. what the Pirates still are. It’s kind of exciting— I think it is basically “Trading Places” and we’re Dan Aykroyd
The Royals aren't that bad but they certainly aren't good either.
They have a lot of nice pieces to their team.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
The former heir apparent making the old pro look bad
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Do they have Darwin Awards for baseball?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:13 PM PDT reply actions
You would have to make a lot of them
because there are only a couple of players who don’t deserve them.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
they're gonna have to send down Gio again
with this pitch count he’s not going to be able to pitch for a week! Time for Mazarro for the next turn
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
and once again
WHY is HE throwing in a junk situation?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. They play at the highest level of baseball offered in North America.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, the A’s have professionals on the team? I thought they hadn’t arrived yet.
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 18, 2009 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
We don't even have Amateurs on this team.
Professionals is such a stretch.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 18, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
that's a lot of slap right there
tons of slap
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven't seen that one???
I’m sure it’s a great deal that I can’t get in stores.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey. Easy there.
I’m just not sure I’m ready for that program.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Check it out on YouTube. It's hilarious.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_0cgQkT4ScQ
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 18, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah he hasn't been the same....
…..since he switched to the ShamWow!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2009 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Leopold at this game?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:17 PM PDT reply actions
Look on the bright side
He’s probably already heading back to Sarasota.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
If the A's come to my state...
…it would suggest they’re finally in AAA where they belong.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2009 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Just tuning in.
At least we’re consistent!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2009 6:18 PM PDT reply actions
Wishful thinking.
But if we have hit a bottom, perhaps the team could enroll in a 12 step program.
“We’re the Oakland A’s. And we’re suckaholics”
“Hi, A’s!”
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2009 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Unfortunately there is no rock-bottom for the A's
It’s an endless pit.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 18, 2009 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we're like a submarine (yellow if you like),
we’ve passed the point where the keel implodes due to the pressure of water on the outside and now only the sea bed can stop us – that being game 162.
I think we're like a submarine (yellow if you like),
we’ve passed the point where the keel implodes due to the pressure of water on the outside and now only the sea bed can stop us – that being game 162.
I feel like we're in an Octopuss's Garden
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Bad title.
Good titles distinguish a particular work from the more general genre in which it belongs.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2009 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Back to AAA Gio
You are not a good pitcher and will be awhile before you are.
I wonder what kind of a comeback
What it be should the A’s win this game?
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
the next interesting thing to watch for is
will Gio hit 100 pitches for the evening
Wang’s ERA is the same as the balance in my checkbook - Jennifer
Brewers so much better an organization it's sick
new ballpark… growing fan base and attendance… real hitters… lose Weeks for season and rookie Gamel gets in lineup for first ML start and he goes yard second time up.
A’s are a joke.
3rd...
but he’ll play there a lot more since Counsell has to play a lot of 2B.
Huge understatement
Brewers know what’s up. Went to a game there last season, and I’ve been following them since. Having Macha only helps, and of course they look like a great team with him at the helm, while this team continues to be a fucking disaster. Changes need to be made ASAP or there will be Marlins-like attendance for the rest of the season.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
they had a TON of years where they were supposed to be good
and it never happened. Right now… HELL YES!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
They have Gamel, LaPorta, Braun and Fielder.
They could probably outproduce our lineup on their own.
And they're spring training field in Maryvale is beautiful.
They have some rabid fans.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
drunk posting
their
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
No LaPorta
he’s in Cleveland and CC’s in NY
Macha
averaged 92 wins a year for us. He had a better winning percentage than Tony did and we fired him.
Baja been here
It just wasn't good enough
and we let Francona go too :-(
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks really stupid now
The fact that we fired Macha for Geren. Talk about your all-time backfires.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
I'm tired of hearing The Fratellis
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:20 PM PDT reply actions
You need to go work on the house.
I don’t think watching games is gonna help.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Moving in next week?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
I work Thu-Sun so I’m going to move on my first day off.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
do you have to buy everything- mower, weed-eater, rake,
furniture or do you have some things? I used my credit card a lot when I moved into my house.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Time for a Colon cleanse
then I can look like Geren does every night sitting so smug in the dugout.
Baja been here
How far does our win-loss record have to drop
before we go from “third unluckiest” team to third luckiest?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I'd say to runs on one wild pitch is pretty unlucky, or 100% A's Baseball. Maybe both.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
Didn't G say something about trying to punch the ball sometimes this year?
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2009 6:25 PM PDT reply actions
Really?!? You don't say!
Luckily when Chavvy comes back, this team will really hit its stride!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2009 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Rays announcers excited about Niemann.
It’s sad that they “don’t know” about the A’s.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:27 PM PDT reply actions
Do any of our Brits listen to the MLB audio?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I wonder if AIE does.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
There are two different ads which feature
really crappy fake British accents.
Or at least that’s how it sounds to me. I wanted to ask for a second opinion.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
It's always interested me
Most British actors can do a very good American accent, but very few Americans can do a convincing English accent.
by Englishmajor on May 18, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I've known stage actors who were great,
But the standards seem to be low for radio voices.
I’ve known way too many Gilbert & Sullivan geeks, and nearly all of them do a passably good accent. I wonder if it’s a matter of audience demand. If you went on stage in a G&S show with a bad accent, all the G&S queens would rip you mercilessly. But do a crappy accent on a Pepsi ad and no one cares.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
because Americans are too selfish to learn
someone else’s way?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, Brits only learn English.
Go on the continent and they’re all at least bi-lingual.
It’s just because we have better actors.
I was only kidding :-)
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Best way to pick up an accent is immersion.
I have a friend who lived in London for a year. That was about five years ago but even now she can pop into a perfect accent any time she wants to.
I wonder if it’s easier for British actors to immerse themselves in American accent than vice versa, simply because American talk is more ubiquitous.
That said, I think the real answer here is laziness. Developing a good accent as an actor is 99% study and practice. Either you care enough to do the job or you don’t.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I've tried immersion, and found my accent stays the same
but my lungs get filled with water and I can’t breathe.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Why isn't he pitching?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Cameron
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I say the A's do a hit and runithe the Bobby's...
tell Bob Crosby to not let the door ‘hit" him in the ass, an "run’ Geren out of town.
Fire Bob Geren!
I say
not terrible for gio. 6 ks. 2 runs should have been unearned. I say he takes gallaghers “turn”
I thought was non-terrible last time, too.
He gets thrown into awful situations and has a rough time.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Not enough strikes, though
Gio is as good as he’s throwing strikes.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
That's mainly in West Virginia and parts of the South
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That's not really funny.
I hate to get all PC, but I don’t really care for bigoted stereotypes, even in jest.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
No problem
I don’t expect everyone to like stereotype jokes.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site / jamesvenes.com - Blog
If it makes you feel better,
there’s plenty of other bad-taste humor I do enjoy!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I get a kick out of the California being like a granola bar one
All the fruits, nuts and flakes.
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I’m gonna have to admit, that one’s kinda funny.
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 18, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I prefer him to Gallagher right this moment
but that isn’t saying a lot.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Does not belong here until he straightens that out
a problem he has had since day one and appears no better to date which is unfortunate
Thing is, it's hard to judge a pitcher who comes into a blowout situation
It’s a lot easier to pitch well, or strike guys out, when it’s a blowout. You can see the stuff, the process, but not really whether they’re “ready for prime time.”
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
Quit posting these stats.
You are making it worse!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you Markenson?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
You could pass for Willie.
When he’s alive, of course.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a bad taste in me mouth
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Trainman
Give me 5 starting pitchers that do belong here?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:42 PM PDT reply actions
Hey there's always a bottom 10% in every organization.
We, on the other hand, only have a top 10%.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
just got home
glad to see the A’s taking previous losses so personally…
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
I'm not surprised when Bob Geren is telling them their effort in the Detroit series was outstanding
The bar’s being set low enough the mini sirloin burger cowboys could clear it with ease.
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Bobby Crosby will strain a groin in the attempt to do the same
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 18, 2009 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
no, we have no RAR on this team
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 18, 2009 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
RAW?
runs above winless?
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 18, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure Geren will praise "the effort."
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
I will give U a position player who has no right to be in the majors
I could care less if he snags every ball that leaves the oppo bats. He just struck out.
I never thought I'd ask this question this year
but if this was Vegas, what are the odds of Geren being fired this year?
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
Cust can do anything!
He bunts! He steals! He fouls off pitches with two strikes!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Is it me or is he pulling a lot more pitches this year?
It’s probably just my memory playing tricks, but I’m sure most of his homers last year were opposite field.
He's going with the weather
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I am not trying to be cruel but this is fitting.
"Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."
— Special Olympics Athlete Oath
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:46 PM PDT reply actions
After school today, I beat my friend in MLB ’09: The Show with an epic comeback. I trailed 7-0 with the Rockies against the Indians and scored seven runs in the top of the sixth inning to tie the game. A two-run home run by Troy Tulowitzki put me ahead for good and I won the game, 9-7, in 12 innings.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 18, 2009 6:49 PM PDT reply actions
I did something like that once.
Gave up 11 runs in the first, ended up winning 20-19 in 22 innings.
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 18, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions
How’d ya manage that?
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 18, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Que?
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 18, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
We need a variation of this banner
with fantasy [video game]
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Hey.
Rated-R’s post changed my life.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Or how about
Athletics Nation – Nobody cares
in general
by ElQuesoCapitan on May 18, 2009 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
AN - WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE
emperor nobody: "can ben copeland play third will the mcgwire throwback jersey be sponsored by balco labs i think i am having non-nerve-damage related chest pains well there’s holliday’s homer for may"
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on May 18, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
At least the more players we got back in trades suck (Gallagher, etc.)
the more likely it is other GM’s will trade with us (no more “teams don’t trade with Beane bc he always gets the upper hand”).
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
13 runs on 9 hits for TB?
Sort of the anti-A’s. They usually get hits and no runs.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
look on the bright side
we could have been those poor fans in tampa who actually paid to see this game
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 18, 2009 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
oh, and we're only the fourth worst team in baseball :)
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 18, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
That seems hard to believe at this moment.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
That's unpossible
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I kid you not
Oakland 13 21 .382 10.5 8-10 5-11 149 170 -21 Lost 3 4-6
Arizona 14 23 .378 11 9-15 5-8 144 172 -28 Won 1 3-7
Cleveland 14 25 .359 12 7-11 7-14 203 225 -22 Lost 3 3-7
Washington 11 25 .306 13.5 5-11 6-14 182 225 -43 Lost 4 3-7
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 18, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
oops
Oakland 13-21
Arizona 14-23
Cleveland 14-25
Washington 11-25
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 18, 2009 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
speaking of which
I can’t believe cleveland sucks that much, and arizona too…
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 18, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Interesting.
The managers of both of those teams were MLB Managers of the Year in 2007. Number of wins is a terrible measure of a manager’s abilities.
so Geren is a genius perhaps?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I certainly don't blame him for all of the A's losses.
I only blame him for the boneheaded moves he makes during the game and in constructing the lineup.
And Macha was not a good manager simply because we won a lot of games while he was here.
or ERA and wins are terrible stats for pitchers
Cliff Lee is not THAT good…nor is Fausto Carmona…and losing C.C. didn’t help
But an Arizona rotation with Haren, Webb, and Davis? I’d expect that alone to get the team higher in the standings than the A’s.
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 18, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah guys they depend on are sketchy at best:
Upton (too young), Drew (good but not great – and injured I think), Reynolds (strike out machine – I imagine his production is unsustainable), Young (similar).
but but we have neither at this point
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 18, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Lee's pitching pretty well again
Not much run support, though. Same problem Haren’s having, just not quite on the same level.
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Webb being out (for the year?) hasn't helped
And like our “young OF studs of the future!!!111” guys like Chris Young haven’t really turned the corner.
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
and we've played less games
which gives us a chance to win lose more games.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I have a feeling that Geren will be fired soon.
I see no way that BB, with his ego, can stand much more of this.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 6:55 PM PDT reply actions
That is the problem
His ego is too large to admit his failures
Seems like his failures are large enough to devour any ego.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Dang, I'm sure I've seen that.
It’s from a game from my era. Bosconian?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Ah.
The name sounds familiar, but I can’t place it. Probably I played a few times but not regularly.
Will have to Google.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I lurved Sinistar!
Practically gave myself carpal tunnel syndrome playing it freshman year of college.
When Sinistar came after you, it shouted “RUN COWARD,” which always sounded like “RON HOWARD!”
Good times.
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I also think Geren will be fired soon,
but I don’t think Billy’s ego figures into it at all. And I don’t think their friendship figures into it either.
I think it’s a difficult business decision to decide when to cut a failing manager loose, and I think we don’t know everything that’s going on behind the scenes. But I think eventually you reach a point where you have to make the move, and I think we’re getting close to that point now.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on May 18, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I always tell my friends that I will hire them
but they should be ready for me to expect a much stronger effort than I do from other employees because of our friendship.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, 10-run rally now!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Pulled a hammy
He was trying and got hurt for his troubles.
God punished him for trying to reach base
Hope he’s OK
he's an oakland (un)athletic
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 18, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
20 game losing streak!
without hatteberg!
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
i will be Buaning it tonight for sure
especially in bare house with no tv and camp pad to lay on
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
How many more times do you expect to move in your career?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
two - maybe three
considering I was 92-2001 on POW Island in SE Alaska then 2001 to 9/2008 in Ketchikan, Alaska and I got here Labor Day….start in Idaho day after Memorial day.
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
I admire your ability to take it in stride.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
massive headache from watching
the worlds slowest movers today. worked it out in Pilates though.
alaska A residing in colorado. (soon in Idaho)
Moving to Idaho
I knew a very, very hot young Latina woman (Half Mexican and half Italian) who was 20 years younger than me at the time. She had the greatest (IMO) rear end I have ever seen. She was beautiful from head to toe. Very nice personality to go with the knock out looks. She moved to Idaho with her 3 year old daughter. I think she moved to Caldwell or somewhere close to that.
Often wondered what happened to her.
bright spot
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure the paycheck gets him through it.
An extra zero on your check is a good thing.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah. That's what I was talking about earlier though,
he’s just doing his job, regardless of how shittily the guys around him are doing theres. Professional pride – figures that he’s an ex-Angel.
Ain't over till it's over!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
oh well...
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Should I shoot up with heroin tonight?
That is the question.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
why only heroin?
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
only if u plan on turning into a baseball superpowered X-Men X-Man
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
by DyeLongJustice on May 18, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll be in Sacto by late June
and should be a call-up at the end if they don’t test me.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Sign Kennedy to an extension!!
He’s playing well enough to hurt himself!
"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."
Kurt Suzuki?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on May 18, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
If he keeps this up, sure.
If he does though he’ll be one of the most valuable players in the league.
Funny thing about All Star teams
We’ve had teams in the past which were much better than this one but no obvious candidate for the All Star game. On the other hand, this year’s team is awful but we have three legitimate candidates. I think Cust totally deserves it, and both Suzuki and Bailey are perfectly respectable choices as well.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I feel like it's going to be Bailey only.
Unless Cust starts hitting for more power, he simply won’t have the numbers to make it as an outfielder.
Suzuki has a shot, but it’s going to be tough to beat Mauer, Victor Martinez, and Mike Napoli.
The only way I see him beating any of those three
is if Martinez gets knocked for not playing full time catcher or if Napoli starts getting fewer at bats because Vlad comes back and takes the DH.
Anyone else likely from Cleveland?
If the one-guy-per-team rule obliges them to pick Martinez that could make a difference.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Sizemore's hitting .220 with 7 HRs.
Cliff Lee is turning it around but it might be too late. I don’t think he makes it.
Martinez is hitting .401 with 7 HRs. Whether Sizemore makes it or he does not, Martinez should be voted in. He’s been playing some 1B so maybe he makes it as a 1B. But then Suzuki still has to beat out Napoli whose numbers are better, or hope they carry a 3rd catcher.
Denver Nuggets scheduled WWE for the same night
as game #4 at the Pepsi Center vs. the Lakers. What will they do?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions
Tony D. for the rest of the season
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
They sent him back to AAA
I assume he was not good enough in their opinions to coach up here?
He was HORRIBLE as 3B coach, I do not want that clown as a manager.
by 33SwisherSweet on May 18, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Because coaching third base has a lot to do with managing
He’s done pretty well in Sacramento, not that that automatically guarantees success in the Majors. We know that from watching some of our players.
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Geren did pretty well in Sacramento.
Tony D’s record in Sacramento is actually quite a bit better than “pretty well”. His winning percentage is something like 57% over five seasons.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Who knows?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 18, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
This needs a poll.
So far I’m on board for Jamie Quirk, but I’m open to other suggestions.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Yes
It ain’t stopping soon either unfortunately
If Lackey's 1st half doeon pitches are any indication
He is going to get slaughtered.
Fly ball deep for out
foul ball for close to homer
Hard hit single
And I don't know this kid,
but he looked to be about 16. It could very well be that our players don’t take this game seriously enough. I know it should be fun, but fun takes commitment too.
And the A's need to do the same,
Maybe they are, and maybe they haven’t found their groove yet. I don’t know. I hope they find it soon.
Three runs in the first, and it lowered his ERA
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LFMAO
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"/>OMG WFT WFT THE A’S SUCK :(
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GAME, UH, RECAP IS UP
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
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