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Open Thread: A's vs. Giants - Some Words from the Other Side

San Francisco Giants at Oakland Athletics, Jun 22, 2009 7:05 PM PDT


Good ol' Grant from McCovey Chronicles came through.  Nothing terribly insightful, but he likes us!  He really likes us!  Well, the A's anyway.

67M: I see that your avatar is Charlie Brown. I can't help but notice the irony in that.  But to be fair, I'll allow you this: if the A's were a Peanuts character, who would they be, and why?

Grant: Violet. Nobody cares or pays attention to her, but for some reason she's a total jerk to Charlie Brown.

{Ouch. Funny, but ouch.}
 

67M: Are Giants fans as tired of hearing about 1989 as A's fans are of 1988?


Grant: Eh. The better team won that year. When you go through a shoulda woulda coulda loss like 2002, you forget about the ones you were doomed to lose in the first place.
 

67M: One thing I've always appreciated about your team is that it recognizes its history.  Do you see that as something the fans enjoy or is it an overrated aspect?


Grant: I love the history part, even if it's a little hard to feel the connection to the New York team. Yeah, the championship thing is a drag, but it's pretty special to have two of the top ten players of all-time.

67M: Well enough about the, um, past. The Giants this morning sit atop the National League wild-card standings.  September has a way of separating the contenders from the pretenders.  Do you see the Giants sticking around for awhile?


Grant: Yes, as I can't see any of the other NL teams really running away with it. Everyone's flawed. The thing that the Giants have going for them is that their flaws are obvious to everybody. They're not waiting and hoping on a guy like Geovany Soto to turn thins around. Their bad hitters aren't really surprising anyone.
 

67M: What have been some of the surprises thus far?


Grant: I thought Pablo Sandoval would be a fine hitter, but I thought he'd go through some extended struggles. I thought Randy Johnson would be much better.
 

67M: A month or so away from the trading deadline, what do you see them doing, and what would you like to see them do (within reason, of course)?


Grant: I could see them adding a second baseman, a first baseman, and a corner outfielder five minutes before the deadline. I could also see them doing nothing except adding a utility infielder. What would like to see them do, though? I go back and forth. If the Giants could trade for Dan Uggla, Nick Johnson, and Matt Holliday without giving up any of the big four (Posey, Alderson, Bumgarner, and Villalona), it'd be worth the hit to the rebuilding plan. That's about as likely as them claiming A-Rod on waivers, though, so maybe I should shut up.
 

67M: One thing we toss around here on AN is the importance of intangibles, like a veteran presence.  Your personal thoughts on what Randy Johnson has meant to guys like Lincecum and Cain?

Grant: From here, it doesn't look like a whole heck of a lot. I was hoping Johnson would sprinkle his magic control dust on Jonathan Sanchez, but that sure as heck hasn't happened yet.

 

67M: The AN girls seem to be split on the "hawtness" of Lincecum.  How about over at MC, or are you all above such speak? (I kid)


Grant: Lincecum? Really? I guess if your favorite Cinemax movies are set in a school cafeteria, maybe he's the type to WD40 your hinges, but I don't see it.

{I'm still laughing.}

67M: If my Dad knew of this interview, he'd surely disown me. To show that Giants fans aren't all that bad, how about some kind words for A's fans?  {Pause} Anything, whatever comes to your mind. {Silence} A word, just one word, man.


Grant: I freaking like the A's. When they aren't playing the Giants, I root for them. I'll never understand the hatred from the A's and Giants fans that are so into hating each other. Kirk Gibson: soulless jackal from the depths of hell. See? There's something we can agree on.

{In-deed.} 

LA has its late arrivals, Chicago its loveable losers, Boston, well, you know.  What's the one perception of Giants fans that you'd like to clear up here and now?

That we all talk on our cell phones while drinking wine and eating cheese. We're drinking pinot noir and eating chevre...you can't just call those delicacies by their guttural names.

{So tonight I will be eating chevre-Its.}

Thanks for your time, Grant.  I'd wish you guys luck, but my family is kind of important to me.

Tonight it's Trevor Cahill opposite Jonathan Sanchez, and right there below are the lineups that they will be facing.


 


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uggghhhh

Davis
Sweeney
Crosby
Hannahan

by faninphilly on Jun 22, 2009 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

given the roster choices

I have no problem with the first two…and I think Giambi could use a rest.

by OaklandSi on Jun 22, 2009 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's why I said I had no problem with the first two

and with Giambi getting a rest….I had suggested in an earlier thread that Barton get a chance to replace Giambi, at least for a few games.

by OaklandSi on Jun 22, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well we can't have Barton face a lefty.

Nor Travis Buck. Sweeney, though, no problem.

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 22, 2009 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They attach sand paper to his ass

so when he’s moving around during the game the bench has a nice smooth surface and no one else will go to the DL with splinters in their behinds

Bad spellers of the world untie.

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 23, 2009 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cool, will check this out

“the other side” (King Billy the Hatian dope kingpin in the alley with Danny Glover…what was the name of that movie Predator 2? “prepare youselfs”)

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, Davis is hitting pretty high up there.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 22, 2009 6:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No CSN-CA?

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No TV here for me either :-(

Guess I’ll watch Weeds live.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 22, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It’s on the CW Network for everyone, I believe, with it being an NBC Bay Area telecast.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 22, 2009 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah. Lame.

Watching the newscast a minute beforehand, talking-head-newscaster-guy helpfully told me that next up was the Giant’s game! HELLO!? You’re a local newscast.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am not pleased with these developments!

I WANT A’s TV!

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 22, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BTW, chevre is goat cheese, and it's fantastic

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

isn't it a car make?

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, that's Citroen

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

isn't that an acidic fruit?

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, that's a tangelo

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, that's Rajai running to a fly ball

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

very good. I blink.

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you almost had me, AK

next time, I’m sure

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My hatred of the Giants stems from...

the all encompassing coverage that is KNBR, magnified by the stench that is Ralph Barbieri. Heck I remember Ralph claiming on air that the A’s had no passionate fans, that any passionate fans of baseball in the Bay Area were Giants fans.

I also remember Ralph breaking down on the air when the Giants were on their way to St. Peteresburg Fl.

by plrraz on Jun 22, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yay game thread!

Go A’s!!

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we have game thread plz, or is this it?

"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 22, 2009 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Where there are lineups

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Bring some milk"?!?!?!?

What the fuck does that mean?

by cyke17 on Jun 22, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You don't know?

Grab some pine, meat!

(I have no idea, either)

"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 22, 2009 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

I went to the mazzaro game last time in SF… and a buddy of mine was saying “Take a seat, Meat”… and this old cranky lady fan got sooo pissed at him cause he said it wrong. I was laughing my ass off.

by cyke17 on Jun 22, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cavorting with the enemy, eh, 67?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey look who's here.

Hopefully my first game thread in forever will be more fun.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

more fun than what?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

than my extremely boring life.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AH!

Yes, well, I think we can help.

If it makes you feel better, my life is extremely boring too.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've found AN to be a nice remedy to the boring-ness.

Unfortunately, my life is the HECTIC boring kind.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ME TOO!

….do you work in a sign shop too? Desperately wasting your god-given intelligence?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it requires real skill to waste intelligence like I do.

unfortunately it also wastes time.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I lived by my wits for fifteen years.

Philandering and such. The bastards finally nailed me down with love and compassion. Teach me to care.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shush.

Shush?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously.

go get a wine spritzer and get your toe nails painted while you’re at it.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I need a shower.

This thread is doomed, and my Dad is on his way over…from New Mexico.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

long drive.

I bet his arms are tired.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

great. My first day back and I doom the thread. :P if it's my fault.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

Not you’re fault. You didn’t go to the other side.

Wait, did you?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I"m in the middle.

That’s my normal spot.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can I make a confession?

I really like Sandoval. He’s a beast. And the nickname: The Big Panda. Awesome. Please, AN, forgive me!

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you're dead to me.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I learned it by watching Marquez!!!

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well learned, traitor.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I never said I liked any of them!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're a dirty cavorter.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're taking our biggest client on Wednesday.

About ten of them. All Giants fans. Kill me.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you don't wear your A's hat, I'll not love you any longer.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Going full gear.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good job.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woot!

Oh, sorry.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought I was the one who said woot.

Or was I yay?

{thinks}

it’s been too long. {pouts}

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I'm woot and you're yay.

But yeah, too long.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A riddle...what's green and gold and red all over?

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

67M after the giants fans get to him?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not happening.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

they'll be the red ones?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

from crying.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

tears of laughter?

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

tears of a clown?

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 22, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you baiting me?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're just catching on now?

it’s fun.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've lost a step

since you were last here.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've noticed.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure if I'm entirely pleased.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you really should be afraid.

He’s a shell of his former self.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

darn.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't go that far.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's the meds that speak for him now.

Doddering. He drools a lot.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on now.

Just caught me on a night that I’m working the thread.

{adjusts halo}

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...of course, he's like everyone else

like that. He denies it. Downplays it. But the rest of us know. He’s down for the count. And he ain’t getting up.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, now THAT's baiting.

{resists urge to take}

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

how far, then?

half-shell?
or were you replying to something else? getting a little hard to tell now.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The things I want to say

but can’t.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"up"

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ding! ding! ding!

technically it’s Marquez pointing out who has what rings and how many, but yet.

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so how do I atone for my mistakes?

does it involve branding?

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You'd like that, wouldn't you?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been a bad boy. I deserve to be punished.

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All yours, Bloom.

He lives for this shit. It won’t hurt. Much.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey LB!

I’ll bring my laundry-list of why Florida is so amazingly cool, and you bring your hot pokers and a blow-torch. Deal?

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, there's motivation.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ditto

I like fat guys who can run

"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 22, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

et tu, doctor? Et tu?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This broadcasting team is a nightmare.

Time to switch to radio.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

can never go wrong with KK.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

never ever ever.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not synced up.

Nico, I thought you had made your radio demands KNOWN.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Giants telecast.

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 22, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

EFF.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"There's a lot of room in foul territory in this ballpark"

As Jon goes for the No Shit, Sherlock award of the night.

by Englishmajor on Jun 22, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

one of my most favorite lines.

not at work though…(note to self)

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's not like he's never seen it...right?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well stated.

rec’d.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Molina and Sandoval are especially hack-tastic

"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 22, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wtf

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

well,

are you?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know, I ALMOST missed you guys.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's difficult to remember why now, though, isn't it?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joey!

You’re alive!

I thought the semi-annual post-semester ending three week blackout killed you this year.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My awesome new cable connection

Is Awesome. AT&T U-verse, but it still gets all the Comcast sports channels. Cable guy cracked up when he saw that I was having it installed on a 15-inch TV, but whatever!

by Englishmajor on Jun 22, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it is a bit

um…contrarian.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like you more now.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I did an interview with one of your co-workers today.

Tara Siler – I’m sure it’s going to be terrible because I have a cough and a cold. Can you make me sound good?

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'll do my best

You’ll probably sound husky and sexy and dozens of guys will be bringing in cans of beans and boxes of ramen, trying to win your approval. (And yes, it was my story idea stolen from your FB posting!)

by Englishmajor on Jun 22, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL.

Thanks – on all accounts.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sanchez has a 5.43 ERA

So what’s that in A’s runs, like 2.5? But would be awesome if we could get 5+ on him tonight.

by worldblee on Jun 22, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

so, you're saying that he's better than Correia?

does not bode well for us

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed

It appears it is not good to take 2 strikes and then swing as Kurt found out

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The A's better not make...

This guy look like an ace!

by StewEck on Jun 22, 2009 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't even pitch a tent.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know, that have medicine you can take for that nowadays...

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walked into that one.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, at least I didn't make a crack about pup tents.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I appreciate that.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ew

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 22, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dirty mind.

Call me.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those were

the days weren’t they

by StewEck on Jun 22, 2009 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

Sigh.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

christ ....not quite ..even on a good night

for the ball carrying. sheesh, hitting homers for us is like a dog shtn peach pits

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHERE THE HELL

did you get that analogy?!

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bust

Oh, you meant the bad kind of bust.

by Joey C. on Jun 22, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[shakes head]

Waste of a perfectly good leadoff walk.

by paradox on Jun 22, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holliday didn't look comfortable at the plate in that AB

I don’t get to see the A’s on TV very often—has he been like that through his last 0-10 streak?

by worldblee on Jun 22, 2009 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Where's

Joe Morgan? Haha

by StewEck on Jun 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love having a DH.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love having a DH.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

B Anderson

Pay attention!

by StewEck on Jun 22, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

To giving up HRs?

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 22, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

PULL THE STRINGS!!!!!!

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shit.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

darn.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad Trevor!

Bring Jerry AND Gio back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ah shit.

Shitshitshit.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Noooooooooo

bad.

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well-stated.

rec’d.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

dung!

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

jeebus

we got the Strong Man of the Circus, Cust, and Travis Izikawa yanks one out.

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

on a normal cooler night that doesn't make it out.

HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!

by SoCalA'sFan on Jun 22, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad we could break out the good weather for our rivals.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So, who else is stoked that Donald "P.O.S." Fehr is quitting?

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go A's!

We love ya., now let’s fuck these bire and wine weenies up!

by paradox on Jun 22, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

how's his back?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's a good-to-great player again

Just another A’s jersey kicking ass somewhere else.

by paradox on Jun 22, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait a minute...

…is Vince a Crosby fan?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pop goes the crosby

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

cause the crosby goes pop.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he gets that fresh tapped taste from a bottle.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Listening to KenKo b/c my internet isn't doing video tonight

but I just noticed that MLB network is showing Koufax vs. Jim Perry in the 1965 WS. So that’s pretty cool.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup.

They’re about to show the bottom of the 9th, Game 7.

But I have to admit I’ve always found Scully boring. He’s the Perry Como of PXP.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SACRILEGE!

Burn the infidel!

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I grew up in the Bay Area

I’m perfectly free to h8 on anything from the Southland.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

did you not grow up listening to him calling the game of the week?

Oh Jesus…people will be talking about JOE BUCK the way I talk about Vin…

I can taste the bile…

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I always heard Joe Garagiola and Tony Kubek

"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 22, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, and I found Joe G idiotic and Vin boring

I remember very clearly his call of Alan Wiggins stealing home on Jerry Reuss — a straight steal — and he barely acted excited. “And he steals home….”

Perry Como is also smooth. Also dull.

Now, in the bottom of the 9th, they seem to have switched to the Twins’ announcer for some reason. Or NBC went to Scully’s partner?

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL I suppose

I love the sound of his voice but he repeats himself a lot

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's good, right?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

better than under .100

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lets check in again in August

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he gets free eggroll!

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Trevor.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cahill losing his release point

Then he got it back for his second strickout.

by worldblee on Jun 22, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a sick pitch.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I would bat just like Rowand

if I had golf-ball sized hemerroids

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ouch

and 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 22, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

K!

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The batter strikes out, asks the ump something

Walks away nodding. The batter is asking if the missed swing was a strike, right?

The second Giants out just did that.

by paradox on Jun 22, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So

Would anyone trade Holliday for a package that included Cain from the gnats

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sure but the G men would never do it.

" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles

by DaSwinginA's on Jun 22, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would take you that long?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 22, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

let me rephrase

Cain and two other guys that will never materialize

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 22, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

because that package would include Chris Carter and Brett Anderson. To start with.

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL.

Everyone.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holliday would have to agree to an extension for that deal to work

"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 22, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sanchez is dirty

and very wild – please punish him, A’s.

"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 22, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

filthy sanchez?

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHA!

" I may not know how to tango, but I sure as hell can man dance!" -Nate Robles

by DaSwinginA's on Jun 22, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ack, my soup is burning!

damn Zicam

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's more likely the heroin.

Tough to time the soup properly when you’re on the nod, AK.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it was in rehab in seattle that I caught on

to the tip of how to tell a heroin user since there were so many there to look at.

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

rehab's fun.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If it's above 90 mph

Hannahan is a strikout victim

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damn, the radio broadcast is one pitch ahead of the tv

i got to hear hannahan strike out and then see it. it’s double the misery.

by Deborah51 on Jun 22, 2009 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Unfortunately, you must pick one

“you can’t have your cupcakes and eat them too”

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cupcakes is gone.

We can’t have him, regardless.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"You can't have your Bailey's and drink it too"

better?

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think it might be better to follow AN

and read a book. turn off the TV and the radio.

by Deborah51 on Jun 22, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A's suffering from Slow Bat Syndrome

doctorK, can you plz prescribe something to help this debilitating malady?

by worldblee on Jun 22, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can threaten to put them into one of my high-voltage accelerators if they don't pick up the pace

"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 22, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's go KURK!

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tim Kurkijan??

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

..

"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 22, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Close my eyes.

With that double-vision!

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't me this time!

The good doctor and I are on the same page.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

is he prescribing you meds again?

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Again?

He never stopped.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too!

He’s a likable little geek boy.

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tim Kurkjian?!

It is not [Hawk Harrelson's] fault that his genius goes unappreciated by uncultured louts like you. -Nick

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 22, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guh-

Are we starting a trend here? Losing to the Giants- oh man.

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know how I feel about grown men carrying around a stuffed panda.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I do

NTTAWWT

"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 22, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better than inner children

That was a dark time for humanity, adults throwing tantrums.

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Booo panda

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Boo stupid Giants fans cheering in our park, too

Of course, if I bought tix for tonight I could have displaced a couple of ’em. I blame myself.

by worldblee on Jun 22, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good god - that pitch was a foot outside

"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 22, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not really

"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 22, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Runs well for a Panda.

That was kind of funny actually

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What is wrong with this trend

A’s team BA

2004 .270
2005 .262
2006 .260
2007 .256
2008 .242
2009 .235 to date

I hope it changes before the end of the season and for 2010

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ouch

Scary when broken down so.

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

To add to that

2004 .343 OBP and 791 Runs
2005 .330 OBP and 772 Runs
2006 .340 OBP and 771 Runs
2007 .338 OBP and 741 Runs
2008 .318 OBP and 646 Runs (That is simply pathetic)

This year the OBP is worse and the bartting average is worse as we know

by Trainman on Jun 22, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sandoval = Pitching Staff Harrassment Panda

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Freaking announcers can't even keep track of their OWN players on the basepaths.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

strickout plz

"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 22, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

Awww… Unicorn's optimistic. And a cheeseball. That’s cute. ~Whiteshoes40

by #14fan on Jun 22, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good job!

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Liner to Miley for the DP plz

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"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 22, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I name you...*burp*...Dactyl

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you guys were kind of slow.

Or actually watching the game for once.

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you, Randy Winn.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What a generous type of fellow he is.

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blew him away

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOO!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Huge

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1 to go!

Dont blow Bailey.

by brian.only on Jun 22, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

0 to go!

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

by Nick on Jun 22, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

strickout plz

"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 22, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

K. HILL.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"red hot" rockies leading angels

alaska A residing in Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 22, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And the panda is kung fu'ed

Roy Steele is the voice of God

by cuppingmaster on Jun 22, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So who is going to take Outman's spot in the rotation? Gio?

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

by pam5981 on Jun 22, 2009 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that's the thought.

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

by Kallus on Jun 22, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NEW THREAD

Click.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 22, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

RACK EM' UP!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Jun 22, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holliday

get your paperrr

by StewEck on Jun 22, 2009 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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