In Honor of Monkeyball

by jasonthea on May 5, 2009 1:25 AM PDT

Someone started talking Beatles today, and i couldn't resist.

"I am the Jack Cust"

I am Beane as you are Beane as he is Beane and we are last together.

See how they whiff like jeans in a book, see how they fly (out)

I'm crying....

Sitttin on a rally, waiting for the hit to come.

Athletic Nation T-Shirt, stupid damn Holliday.

Man, you've been a lousy boy, you miss your Coors Rock Pile.

We are the goose eggs. They are the goose eggs.

I am the Jack Cust-- k, k, k, kay

Mister Lanny Trainer working, pretty little MRI's in a row.

See how they ache, or maybe they break, see how they hurt.

I'm crying...

What's the matter Buster, Slusser didn't count the staff.

Gio;s up one day, Geren's gonna kill him, Send him back to Sactown,

Man you let the Semen walk.

You were the goose eggs, we are the goose eggs.

I am the Jack Cust-- k, k, k kay

Sitting in the Coliseum, waiting for the crowd

If the crowd don't come, call it 10K, no one's watching the A's pain

We are the goose eggs. they are the goose eggs

I am the Jack Cust--k,k,k, kay

Expert PT, CGV'd

don't you think the GM laughs with you?

See how they lose like Raiders in fall, see how they ball (NOT)

I'm crying..

Anderson and Cahill-- trying to make the show

Chavy and Nomar, collecting social security,

man you should have seen them when they once could play

We are the goose egge, they are the goose eggs,

I am the Jack Cust-- k, k, k kay.

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You sound

almost apologetic about turning the Beatles loose on AN. Never do that.

All kidding aside, nice work. It takes a certain kind of bravery to follow in the crown wearer’s footsteps, but I enjoyed it.

Goo goo g’joob g’goo goo g’joob g’goo.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on May 5, 2009 7:11 AM PDT reply actions

FYI

He’s denied the crown, ceding to founder Sal or FSU. I disagree, but I must respect his voice.

And a DAMN FINE POETIC INTERLUDE, JASON! good job!

Rec.

Define "succeed." --Poppy

by Leopold Bloom on May 5, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I can't argue with any of those.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on May 5, 2009 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Laughing about it does help...

Unlike some other problems, which laughing about does not help.

"It calms down as we get further from Opening Day " Jeff

by tresselfan on May 5, 2009 2:15 PM PDT reply actions

You could always laught AT the problems.

by LoneStranger on May 5, 2009 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions

what hapenned to the monkey?

Ball that is?

by skwid on May 5, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions

He had a disagreement with leadership,

in regards to future direction and banana payments.

In one of the other clubs I belong to, one could say he had a resentment and a coffee pot. In the current popular vernacular, it’s safe to say that he flung poo at them and just sort of wandered off.

Define "succeed." --Poppy

by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 6:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Can someone recap this?

Or direct us to some posts on the drama?

I’m exposing myself as a casual AN fan, but I have definitely noticed that some of the old school posters are gone.

What do you mean a “disagreement in regards to future direction?” I mean, seriously? What could have been such a big deal?

by SanJoseA's on May 6, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Lemme see.

I don’t think there is a specific post that broke the monkey’s back. Most of that was inter-office stuff.

But, if you’re interested…this started the exodus.

This didn’t help matters.

Basically, if you don’t want to read one thread that won’t tell you anything unless you understand the nuances of the old guard or another thread with 1,000 posts with people basically yelling, cursing, snarling and generally making asses out of themselves (both of which I participated in), I’ll offer you my understanding of it.

Blez started a blog, several people liked it, considered it a good place, made a home. The blog became successful, Blez made use of that success and as a result, the changes came faster than many had anticipated them coming. Several of the old guard felt the site had changed, others felt ostracized and/or marginalized in a place they called home. As a result, many left or don’t post with any regularity. In fairness to them, the site has changed, and as a result of them leaving/being more quiet, it’s changed even more.

Meanwhile, some of the old guard decided to stay. Some were placed in positions of power/guardianship—namely Nico and BBG. For about a month, everything was Nico’s fault (which I also participated in) and/or accused them all of backroom dealings (it’s at this point in the trial where I say, “…but I was only following orders…”).

Things have calmed down quite a bit, but the place is different, for sure. I miss having MB here. The place is not the same without him. And a few others. Change is the only constant.

Define "succeed." --Poppy

by Leopold Bloom on May 6, 2009 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions