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DLD 6/10/09: New winning streak mojo thread

Okay, it's almost 1pm, and there's no new DLD???  I mean, I understand there is a draft going on, but still, we need a DLD! Just because our boys lost last night for the first time in a week doesn't mean we can neglect our AN duties. Come on!!

So, because there are numerous draft threads, including at least one thread just for draft links, I'm not posting any draft stuff here. Just other stuff.

So, I do a fairly good job of keeping AN and my work life totally separate. There are people at work that know about my "internet friends", and there are ANers who know what I do for work, but they don't cross over much. So imagine my complete surprise today when a coworker came in with this on their Kindle. You mean people outside of AN are interested in this as well????

Speaking of books, why on earth is this one of the lead stories on sports.yahoo.com/mlb? What, with 30 teams playing, and the entire first day of the draft, you didn't have enough news to highlight?? Ugh...

The clocktower just chimed 1:00, so it's back to work for me. You all will have to add something to the dumping now. So go, Dump!

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"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden

by doctorK on Jun 10, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

que?

I was looking up some stuff on Bert “Campy” Campaneris for a possible retro piece, and came across this:

In a recent game between the Kansas City Royals and the Oakland Athletics, Cookie Rojas tagged Bert Campaneris of the A’s, then dropped the ball. Umpire Armando Rodriguez called Campaneris safe. Rojas claimed he held the ball long enough for Campaneris to be called out. Jack McKeon, Kansas City manager, joined the argument. After the game he was asked what happened. “How would I know,” he said. “They were all talking Spanish.”

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cookie Rojas!

I remember watching an A’s vs. California Angels game back in ‘88, and after the A’s took a big lead, the camera crew got a shot of Angels Manager Cookie Rojas in the dugout, prompting announcer Monte Moore to say, “And his Rojas is gettin’ Cooked right now!”

Cracked up the 14-year-old me…

by oblique on Jun 10, 2009 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here's one for anyone

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2XwFFYdSu3w&feature=related

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 Jun 10, 2009 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just got Beaker Roll'd.

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 Jun 10, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

If that's the sirloin burger youtube, I'm not clicking.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd like to see that.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

There is a link of you dancing in your chair?

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now we're talking.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can be in 2 places at once, I think.

That or it can be one of those open faced sandwiches.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Best Cities to be Single

A friend shared this with me and I thought AN would want to weigh in. This bodes well for the majority of the ladies on AN. Not so much for the guys. Source and article.

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 10, 2009 1:49 PM PDT reply actions  

My question though....

how many of those single men in the Bay Area are straight? Because really, San Francisco is GREAT as a single gay man, but for straight women? Not so much….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 10, 2009 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you kidding me?

You’d always have someone to go to the club with who wouldn’t be all rubbing his junk all over your leg.

by LoneStranger on Jun 10, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

What I do on my own time is my business.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Truer words have never been spoken.

What is it with you dudes and this act?

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 10, 2009 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chicks dig barbells.

Actually, I don’t know this. I haven’t been to a club in years.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wanna bet?

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh stop...

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 10, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, I disagree that unsolicited junk rubbage is inexcusable

But when my ladyfriends manage to drag me out to dance floor once every blue moon, they know what they’re getting into. It’s not like I’m going to Thriller all of a sudden. I’ve got one “move” and I’m sticking to it.

by Joey C. on Jun 10, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, remind me not to go dancing with you.

I don’t want you sticking it to me.

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 10, 2009 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've been known to bust an occasional move, myself.

Actually, that’s a lie.

I’m far too short, fat, and white to attempt any sort of dancing.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Last Friday I was playing Rock Band 2 with my wife and another couple.

I was on the mic, and when Moonage Daydream came up, I mimicked some of Bowie’s dance moves that I had seen earlier in the week from the video of the Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars tour in 1973.

It mainly consisted of me putting my foot up on the TV console and thrusting my pelvis repeatedly.

by LoneStranger on Jun 10, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh well hell, I can do *that*

Though I’ve never gotten the hang of RB or RB2. I think it’s because I started playing Guitar Hero first, and they’re JUST different enough that my timing is screwed up trying to play Rock Band.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sadly, no.

I dunno if it’s the difference in gameplay (lines vs buttons) or something.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lines vs Buttons?

Oh, the round shapes instead of the pill shapes. Yea, maybe.

I hate when GH changes all the colors to that blue shade that means you did something good. I usually end up screwing up and doing something bad.

by LoneStranger on Jun 10, 2009 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Were you, in fact, a rockin rollin bitch for them?

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

by Nick on Jun 10, 2009 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Keep your mouth shut.

You’re squawkin’ like a pink monkey bird.

by LoneStranger on Jun 10, 2009 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

See, this just isn't true.

Assuming you’re just looking for a piece and not a full on relationship, that is.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Speaking from experience

SF is, uh, really skewed towards the benefit of single men. Lots of young, motivated, up-wardly mobile, athletic young women who are all feeling the crunch of a shortage of available men. You can sometimes feel a tangibly oppressive air in bars where there are ladies on the hunt and not enough prey.

by cityplANner on Jun 10, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Those are actually

overwhelming numbers.

Am I to assume that there are just that many more men period in the SF/LA areas or is my logic off? Of course I am not even sure what my logic is.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I got that part.

My brain is doing some weird shit today, so bear with me, but it made me wonder who all those women are married to if there are that many more single men. It kind of would have to mean that there are that many more men period.

I’m gonna take a nap now.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Didn't take

a stat person to figure that out, did it?

I’m exhausted today. Not even sure why I’m going tonight. I guess because I like baseball, and because I can.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whiskey.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

do they have Whiskey at the A's games?

because really, I was thinking beer

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 10, 2009 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

that works for me

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

They do in the parking lots.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

what mike said?

or something less hard?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWSS

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

is that a song?

should be a song.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

If it was

it would be an AC/DC song, for sure.

"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."

by DyeLongJustice on Jun 10, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gawd, E-40

Thanks for reminding me of sophomore year. Ghost ride tha’ whip!

"If Bowden was a general contractor, he'd build houses with nine bedrooms, six garages, no bathrooms, and half a roof."

by DyeLongJustice on Jun 10, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

no question

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Indeed, it is raining them.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 10, 2009 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mormon can't bring flowers?

"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 10, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's called mormons

"It's like déjà vu all over again." -yogi berra

by Cheezombie on Jun 10, 2009 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

What the F, ladies?

There needs to be a migration west, preferably to Eugene. You haven’t lived until you’ve spent the early evening splitting a half-rack of PBR pounders while watching my moronic friends playing Guitar Hero III, followed by hitting a bunch of hipster bars until the wee hours of the morning, each place more judgmental than the last.

Now that’s L-I-V-I-N.

by Joey C. on Jun 10, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

When should I head over?

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hell, I ain't got shit to do, let's start early

3 work for you? I’ll start now just in case…

by Joey C. on Jun 10, 2009 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not off till 4:30

But I can catch up like a mofugga….

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I miss Eugene

I have so many stories from my time there that are probably not appropriate for posting online, but yeah, Eugene is an awesome town. Are you there for school Joey?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 10, 2009 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yup

I’ve got one more year left. I’ve loved the time I’ve had here.

by Joey C. on Jun 10, 2009 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is the draft still going on?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 10, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Today?

As far as I know, nope.

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 Jun 10, 2009 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes. rounds 11 to 30 today

31 to 50 tomorrow

Oh, but if I catch a line drive by a girl, that’s girl-on-girl action, the twiceness is eliminated, and it just counts once - gigglingone

by closetasfan on Jun 10, 2009 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

FIRST FOOD BANK WEDNESDAY TONIGHT!

Donate 2 cans of food or $5 and receive a voucher to an upcoming game this season. Support the Food Bank! We’ll be collecting at Gates C, D and BART Plaza from 5:30 pm until the end of the 2nd inning.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 10, 2009 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

cakes

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

you know me mike

i like to play it safe. i’m sure i annoy enough without the nicknames.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's cool, I'm here for ya.

I think we all know I have no shame

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

appreciate that

and i respect your shamelessness.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

thanks for the reminder, I'll bring food or cash. :)

Are you personally going to be there to collect? If so, which gate?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 10, 2009 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, I'll be there.

Not sure what gate. Let me know where you end up sitting.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 10, 2009 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

My couch.

That or Skipolini’s Pizza in concord.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just text me. I'll come say hi.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 10, 2009 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

cool beans

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 10, 2009 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

and warm apple pie

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

sold!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

mom makes

an apple pie that would make you giggle for a week afterwards just thinking about it, and completely ignore anyone who didn’t have any, because they’re just not worthy of your company.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm hungry now

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 10, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too. I haven't had lunch.

Nico: Okay. We have twelve hours to make a really big pickle.

by pam5981 on Jun 10, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow. Huge, huge, HUGE props to a buddy of mine.

From his Facebook page:

“Bone marrow donation day. They take my blood out of my body, spin it around in a machine, then put blood back into my body. Started at 7:30 am – going until 3 today. Lying in the hospital bed as I type this.”

“All I know is that I am a match for a 25 year old man with leukemia from NY.”

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow

Hey, I’m taking two cans of food to the Coli tonight. Just doing my part, you know.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 10, 2009 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Awesome

Tell your buddy that gigglingone in California says he’s awesome.

And for those of you who are interested, I highly recommend you sign up for the National Marrow Donor Program. It’s super easy (they sent me a giant q-tip in the mail, I swabbed my cheek and sent it back…that was about it), and it can help save a life.

And while you’re at it, go donate blood too. And bring canned food to the game tonight. And send me your paycheck.

Oh, maybe not that last one. Unless you want to…. ;)

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 10, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I could, but I get paid electronically. Sorry.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I used to sell plasma for beer money.

That was self-esteem-building.

"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 10, 2009 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Worlds are colliding!

Not quite as badly as the time that Relationship George had to confront Independent George, but still badly as to cause concern. Grave concern.

A co-worker of mine just asked another co-worker if it was a bad thing that he found the Jack In The Box mini sirloin burgers song catchy.

This shit just got real.

In God We Trust....All Others Must Show Data

by Wes7 on Jun 10, 2009 4:14 PM PDT reply actions  

/cocks shotgun

Just show me the way.

"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."

by mikev on Jun 10, 2009 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

contributing to new thread mojo

with another full-flight Grant Green picture, in honor of the past, present and future =)

I think I’m in section 241 tonight, anyone else going? Come visit me up there!!

Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?

by emperor nobody on Jun 10, 2009 4:18 PM PDT reply actions  

guy is a scam artist

he does this ever year

Don't believe in yourself.
Believe in Me who believes in You.

by Zonis on Jun 10, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think the worst part is that his Mom died of Breast Cancer

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jun 11, 2009 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

Reilly?!

Ick.

Something terrible happens to column writers—they apparently don’t age well, or something…

"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 11, 2009 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

Swisher just push bunted for a hit.

After making the defensive play, Wakefield looked up from his knees at 1B and said “Are you sh!ttin’ me?!”

Funny stuff.

by OldhamA on Jun 10, 2009 4:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Dana is dead?

Pause between sentences fail

You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}

by micdog2001 on Jun 10, 2009 5:05 PM PDT reply actions  

I LOL'd

Sometimes just half a beat’s pause can make all the difference….(of course, regular viewers of that newscast would be less likely to be confused because they know Dana is a woman, but still.)

by Englishmajor on Jun 11, 2009 7:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 11, 2009 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

He looks so pink next to her.

By the way, what’s with all the nastiness in the comments there? What a bunch of pissy-minded little creeps.

"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan

by iglew on Jun 11, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

they seem rather unfond of the young lady in particular.

"A few of the guests, who had the misfortune of being too near the windows, were seized and feasted upon at once.""--Pride and Prejudice And Zombies

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 11, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

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