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Raj Homers! Trevor Hits! We're All Gonna Live!

Yes it's true - and Cust's adds a 2-run shot to make it 4-0 after three.

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but still not bloomy

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm Here! I'm here!

Wednesday is Top Chef with Mom, guys.

I have a very active social life.

And I’m completely pathetic.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

no you're not

my honey tapes that show and we’ll watch it later.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I meant the whole

“hanging out with my mom is the extent of my social outlet” thing.

well, and this.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Um,

and you?

Or, wait, you’re first, aren’t you?

Damn, I messed up again.

Don! Make a diversion!

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh...alright then....you are pathetic

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh! I love that!

I want to be there for that!

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sumi.

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

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

" What can you do me?" Great knowledge iglew...

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I always forget the real lyrics.

So used to singing the dirty version.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Adeladie, Adeladie....!"

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

"A poyson could develop a cough!"

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

still wants me some mo runz....

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

OK

We out scored them 4-0 in the last thread

keep the ball rolling

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Keep Don Newcombe in the booth!

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Dump Kuiper

Hire Newcombe!

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now this might sound bad but...

I forget his name, he’s the third radio commentator for the Gnats… not papa. But I’d would rather hear him than Kuiper anyday.

by cyke17 on Jun 17, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dave Flemming

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t listen to him much to tell you the truth, but what I do hear I like him a lot better than kuiper.

by cyke17 on Jun 17, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jon Miller?

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 17, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lord Vader????

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

pelota

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 17, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's the new spanish!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pilates?

I heard they were the new seven-minute abs.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

NO MAN! Seven! Seven's the number!

Seven chipmunks, sittin’ on a branch, eating sunflowers on my uncle’s ranch. You remember that old children shanty…from the Sea.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

She's probably pissed that Mary Hart hooked up with Larry King last night

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

You think Mary and Larry have gotten divorced already?

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

He loves him some Shawn Southwick

but she is too embarrassed to sit with him especially with the whole Mary Hart thing

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

rivercats just hit 3 bombs to reclaim the lead

cunningham…2 run shot
everidge and recker (back 2 back)

by stm72 on Jun 17, 2009 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

nice! HR everywhere for the A's!

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

AAA updates

when the big club is winning…priceless

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Boy Meets World?!

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 17, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pepe meets Mrs. Pepe

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes!

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Freakin’ fantastic show.

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 17, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I absolutely adore Cory and Topanga.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

They’re awesome. But my favorite on that show will always be Shawn. Freakin’ badass.

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 17, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

For the record, it’s “Lexi” and yes, in my dreams.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

So cute!

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorri,

hope your dreams come true.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

For dealing 3 walks in the first

Cahill sure is pitching a fine game.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice call

"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 17, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Done

On a breaking pitch, looking. Great job!

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dodgers fans are saying

I can’t believe we let this one get away from us.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shhhh!

Pam, chickens, counting

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

After all, most of them just got to the game

"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 17, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's funny cuz it's true.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

yay strickout

"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 17, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

well the A's are bad, yes. but we're not "that bad".

and the Dodgers aren’t “that good” either.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

K

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously, what a great lesson for Trevor

That he can start a game pitching like absolute garbage … and somehow get out of trouble and get back on track for solid outing.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

That 0-1 pitch to Kemp looked like a hard slider,

which I haven’t really seen Cahill throw – it’s a great pitch for him, much better than the “slow hanging curve” he’s been featuring. Throw the hard slider more, dactil-boy.

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

by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I can't believe how much Obama is on TV these days

Wonder if he makes extra money for commercials that aren’t part of the AdCouncil?

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

There is nothing with Obama and television that isn’t unbelievable. I’m not complaining, I’m just saying.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Question to ANers;

“Are you all in favor of the A’s trying to acquire DeRosa?”

“At what price?”

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

No.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes

for $39.99

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes

Gio+prospect

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eveland?

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope, not I

I heard on the radio that Nate Schierholz with the Giants was a 3rd baseman until they converted him, due to a lack of outfielders in the minors. Maybe they should go after a potential local guy.

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm more in favor of getting rid of a bunch of guys on our current roster

so, yeah, I’ll take DeRosa if he comes our way for very little.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, but

Roto says Beane already inquired about him and the price was too high.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kemp is a dirty boy...

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Great, now Davis is going to be swinging for the fences for the next week or so

"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 17, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Heaven knows I'm miserable now

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pam would approve.

Your expectations are realistic.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWSS!

Dinner time…..need to take a break.

Zeigler to Geren…."A-Rod? He’s my bitch." -alox

by mrod on Jun 17, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pam is cautious herself,

but she appreciates optimism.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just send her a text, "How soon is now?"

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Finally!

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don Newcombe said he was a good hitter!

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

With his power, I hope the ball dies in between an infielder and an outfielder.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

not unless Kuroda is pitching for someone else

soon…

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

For those of you old enough

Ron Luciano was one of the umpires in the ‘74 WS. I wonder if they’ll show one of his out calls.

"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 17, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow!

Is that what he did before he sang opera?!

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

"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 17, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lucky

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

HEY! The ump's Enrico Pallazzo!

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jane: I’ve heard police work is dangerous.
Frank: It is. That’s why I carry a big gun.
Jane: Aren’t you afraid it might go off accidentally?
Frank: I used to have that problem.
Jane: What did you do about it?
Frank: I just think about baseball.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

LMAO

As they leave the theater laughing hysterically the camera pans to “Platoon”

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

they clothesline that other couple running on the beach.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

endless posts could be made

love the bra gun holder

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's great on the highlight film

tells Lasorda to stop talking to himself.

Oh wait, yes I’m old enough. Sigh.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Luciano's books are worth reading

even if he didn’t write all that much of them.

Very sad story though…he ended up committing suicide.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

What is Cahill's pitch copunt at?

I wonder if Nomar pinch hits tonight?

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on Jun 17, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I ran. I ran so far away....

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

80ish.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

K # 3

12 in a row have gone down

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

son of a b__tch!!!!

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

jinx

and a double

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

sorry

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's alright

don’t ever f’n do it again :-)

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do I have to do push ups?

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

only if you want to really really tease Don.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

one

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

two

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

three

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

four

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

five

(pant pant)

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come in close

( whispers) you have to get rid of Bobby Crosby

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Optimistic sign I just noticed

Everyone in the lineup is over .200. Haven’t seen that in a while.

Do you know the way to San Jose?

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 17, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

FAIL

"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 17, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Kennedy is really not a good 2B any more

That’s his 7th error this season.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I miss Mark Ellis

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

defense wins division titles

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love a man on a unicorn

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dammit. 4-1 on the blooper to LF.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

here we go again..

Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I may be bad luck for the A's.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

boo

A’s 4, Dodgers 0, Kennedy -1

"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 17, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap!!!

1 unearned run

Thanks AK

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Nooooooo

Siddown, Russ

"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 17, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

okay.

{waits}

Do you have bad news?

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

please

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nell Carter!

What the heck happened to her?

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

She's been gone for a while.

RIP, Nell Carter. :(

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 17, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Dolph Sweet was a studmuffin

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was in love with the blond girl.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, good, well Springer's up in the pen. Nothing to worry about, then.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

I went to Panda Express yesterday.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

fortune cookie say man who pitch for A's soon be unemployed fishmonger.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I never did eat that fortune cookie.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

When Cahill comes more over the top,

he seems to have better command and better velocity. Anyhoo, the A’s are welcome to score a bundle here.

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by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

BuntaCust

"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 17, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

and up jumps the batting average

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

WOOT!

And Pam got to see it, too!

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Cust bunt!!

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

No, that's backwards-land

backwards =/= opposite

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm confused

which should mean that I totally understand

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wish he'd do it every time until they take that ridiculous shift off.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

For being such a traditional game

I’m surprised teams do the shift thing. Directly linked to the steroid era.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, it is strange.

Is it related to the steroids? How?

I’m not disagreeing, I just don’t understand…

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

You saw it a lot more when Bonds was pulling everything

probably not directly linked to the steroid era but it happened with Ortiz and Giambi a lot too. Never have seen the 1st baseman play in the 2nd base position.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Indians did that to Ted Williams starting in 1946

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I talked out of my ass on that one.

Thanks for clarifying. I still hate it.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

WAY TO COP!

I like you more now.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

but he could push the ball and refused, right?

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, that's what I've read

Of course, he was The Splendid Splinter, not Spartacust.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

But PL78 wants to sock us in our stupid mouths.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

who's that?

what’d I miss? Troll?

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think he's a troll.

Just a grumpy newbie who went a little overboard with the rhetoric. Probably a kid.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

crap.

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 17, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

CUSTIAN BUNT!

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 17, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

agrd.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

GIDP...I don't think so

Cust busts it up

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

he's a speed guy.

finesse.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Speed and defense baby

The ultimate grinder is our Custy.

"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 17, 2009 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mmmmm, grinder....

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Scully's getting into the spirit of this game.

He just said alluded to the shift and said, “So, if Giambi can lay a bunt down …”

by el campysino on Jun 17, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh man

Turned on ESPN (bad idea, I know) and saw Cahill load the bases, besides that how’s the kid done?

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

they suck,

blogfather informed me a while back that MLB Network is the new ESPN and I should be watching it, but I’m not even sure I can get it here. The last time I called those crack pros over at Comcast, they couldn’t turn the channel on for me.

Ah, Florida. You can taste the incompetence.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Over all very good

here are his stats

                  IP H R ER BB K HR WHIP Season ERA
T. Cahill 5.0 3 1 0 3 3 0 1.38 3.91

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

92 pitches

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

38's not old!

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I will in 3 years

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's strange how old 38 seemed at 22...

and now it seems like nothing.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I remember we had a big after work party for a gal who turned 40

and I was about 22. After several drinks said that she could “give me a haircut” at her house but that never happened once we arrived. I thought she was old at the time but my opinion will differ soon.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Some day we'll be saying

It’s strange how old 60 seemed at 38.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

But that's 76 in baseball years.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, me too!

Weird. He looks all strong and virile and such.

LA agrees with JG.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

could be.

or some new cream and clear.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's LA on the left.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

slump buster.

and apparently she’s a tranny.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't know, but

the commenters were saying nasty things about her on some groupie blog.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

they were flat out brutal, huh, iglew?

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure...wherever the picture was...

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Someone linked it in a recent DLD.

Nothing I’ve ever heard of before.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

def not.

I got more peccadilloes in my…um…peccadillo-holder to not judge others.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

our 3-7 spots in the line up are 0-12 so far

not good

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Rajai and Trevor are picking them up

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Alternate Universe!

Sorry, but I feel a little like I’m in one.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

don't forget Cust!!!

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

You know, I'm fairly certain I saw Don in here before I came in...

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

hmm?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oops

The devil made me do it.

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK, but I've never heard it called a "rain barrel" before.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

see what happens when you show up, Don?

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

we win?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

you're our good luck charm.

say, 67M, when was the last time we LOST a game where you were working the thread?

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

been awhile, champ

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

but since you asked

A’s are 3-5 in their last eight. 3-0 when 67M works the thread, 0-5 when he doesn’t.

Well, there goes that. Someone call Pam and tell her I’m sorry.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 17, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think she'd blame me, no?`

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

SB is what made that an infield hit.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Way to go O-Cab!

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoo Hoo! 5-1!

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Finally, OCAB

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

O-Cab!!!

5-1 & counting

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

nobody

unless you count Springer…

"Where's the beef?"

by MMunoz33 on Jun 17, 2009 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now Hanny with the 3-run Jimmy Jacvk

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

er, maybe not...dayummmm!!

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

He hit it long enough ...

just straight up.

"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 17, 2009 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whodathunk

June…mid-June, and Giambi with the lowest BA in a mediocre-at-best lineup…

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by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Loved the bunt

Awesome night for Cust: towering HR and rally-starting bunt single.

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by Nico on Jun 17, 2009 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Do you promise to walk him every day?

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

sorry sweetheart...we can't afford to feed him

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by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

well, I guess. but if your grades slip...

Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

the things we do for our kids!

Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

TWSS

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mikev must be MIA to miss this

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

And breaking up the DP

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

and killing that guy with a trident.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

what about Wayne Gross?

Wasn’t he about as bad..??
I’ll check…

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

Wayne Gross hit homers and walked. He was a good hitter, sort of a poor man’s Darrell Evans.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wayne Grow?

Wayne Grow’s a dead man.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

is the heat around the corner?

Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

30 seconds.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

way to go, slick!

Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, in 1978 and 79

He hit .200 (!) and .224
and he wasn’t too hot in the field. I recall when he made an error, it mattered.

Just from memory.

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeff Cirillo?

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

when with Seattle

legendary choke up over months.

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's when I remember him from.

Was he good before that?

(And it was more than a few months. More like two years.)

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't forgot Brosius.

1997 (last year with Oakland): .203/.259/.317.

Got him a contract with New York. Go figure.

by el campysino on Jun 17, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ughhhhhhhhh

Not just athletes, Athletics.

by Wiers103 on Jun 17, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

More OrCa FAIL

"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 17, 2009 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Fosse says he's leading the AL in SS errors.

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

He couldn't pick his nose

Well, he probably could. But you know what I mean.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

But not like Geren can.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

One chicken. Two chicken. Three chicken....

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's OK after they've hatched.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

cluck....cluck..........cluck

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

...four chickens, five chickens, six chickens....

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

NICE!

I loved the count. The Count rocked. ROCKED!

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah.

He’s a vampire. Much higher up on the undead food chain.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm missing words in my sentences

should go to bed but the lead is never safe

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm driving to KC tomorrow

I’ll just sleep on the way

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kansas City

Kansas City, here I come.

by worldblee on Jun 17, 2009 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just collect the road kill in your trunk.

They’ll cook them for you when you get there.

by lynnzgal on Jun 17, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

have some BBQ.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh hell yes!

Gates BBQ is good eats

These ain't your father's A's.

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy crap!

That’s Ken Korach on the radio there!

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

5-2

Kemp sac fly

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by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 17, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

WGA

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 17, 2009 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

costs extra.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s one of his three middle names.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is that a Canadian thing?

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by walkoff baltimore chop on Jun 17, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe.

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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just got here and saw that Rajai hit one out

The world has gone mad!

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Newcombe thinks he’s a good hitter.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

switched to a different universe while you were gone...

Barry Bonds only played for three years, hit 17 home runs and lifetime BA of .227

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah and hannahan just hit .400 last year

with a 57 game hit streak

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

second annual bomb shelter shot.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ziggy?

we need you

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tupac?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don’t think I’ve heard of that guy.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

David Bowie? Seriously? Go download “Rebel, Rebel.” Now.

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 17, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did they hire Rodney at the ROQ?

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Springer scares me to death ...

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Trainman, I love you.

We’ve got a lot in common, I think.

But you gotta relax. This is a bad team. We’re gonna lose a lot of games ,bro.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Trainman has learned the power of optimism.

He is a changed Trainman, starting today.

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

by iglew on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jerry?

Don’t be scared. He lives over on Longboat Key. He’s harmless. Used to be the mayor of Cincinnati. Likes cerviche.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's okay with the National League

it’s just the American League where they know how to hit him.

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you hear Krukow on Springer???

you’da thought he was John Smoltz or someone of that stature.

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Springer in

We lose.

Fun while it lasted.

Never, Never, NEVER give up

by hero66 on Jun 17, 2009 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

An out?

Never, Never, NEVER give up

by hero66 on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I struckout?

aw….

I’m a sad panda.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice sprawl by G

"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 17, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

We need to see some stills of Giambi galumphing over to 1st right there!

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

by Nick on Jun 17, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

In the words of Jack Buck

“I don’t believe, what I just saw!”

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Phew!!!!

1) Rajai hits one out

2) Cahill gets a hit which is great

3) Springer accidently gets two outs

by Trainman on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Springer?

K…

(shakes head wondering who hit him on the nogen)

PREPAREDNESS_Because those goddamn zombies aren’t going to kill themselves

by adragon on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

two words...

National.
League.

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was the A's senior defense

Combined age of 78 making that out. Giambi stumbling like he has all those years under his belt himself

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow

Raj homers, Cust bunts, & Springer shuts ’em down. I gotta quit huffing butane!

Your 2009 Oakland Athetics: This time, it's personal.

by Kallus on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess I picked the wrong week to stop sniffing glue

"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 17, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow

Never, Never, NEVER give up

by hero66 on Jun 17, 2009 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

OK Rajai Davis HR number two for the game

I’m not doing so well on the predictions, but it’s cheap entertainment.

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

If HR is the symbol for strickout, good call

"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 17, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm always trying to beat the pitch count

I won’t hit enter until someone hits one…

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

um, fellas

we switched threads.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

join us.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

You came apart????????

"It is the mark of a truly intelligent person to be moved by statistics. " GB Shaw

by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

..when Rajai goes deep, we all do.

I think [the A's announcers] just speak in code.. "A tough outing again for Brett Anderson" means "Has anyone checked with his 2nd grade teacher to see if maybe he’s actually right-handed?" --Nico

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 17, 2009 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

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