DLD 6/24/09: hot dogs and headwear (for those with heads)

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 8:02 AM PDT Comment 101 comments

Today is the 30th anniversary of Rickey's first major-league game. He doubled in his first at-bat and singled in his next, before stealing the first of 1,406 bases.

Not a bad start.

It wasn't a bad start for Matt Keough either, who pitched a complete game for Oakland that day but took the loss to fall to 0-9. He would lose his first 14 decisions in 1979, and finish 2-17. The fifth inning did Keough in when he gave up all five of the runs he'd allow, and seven of nine hits.

***

Pam called it The Tease (and I agree iglew because I actually thought the A's were going to break through at some point; silly me), but as heartbreaking and frustrating as those missed opportunities were (made more so by my surroundings), I was pleasantly surprised that the A's had that many chances to begin with. After the Garciaparra double play, I could not imagine being in the same situation the very next inning.

On one hand you can say our offense sucks, and you'd be right, but on the other, how often does a team get to the well with such frequency against a guy like Lincecum? He simply got the outs he needed, when he needed. I'm sure a guy like Stew, who threw out the first pitch last night, can relate.

HOMEGROWN: Rickey and Stew, last night.

Is this a recap or a DLD?

I haven't heard much else on AN day (friends were asking about it last night), but the rumor is it's 8/22, which is a fireworks night, in case the organizers were unaware.

Speaking of promotions, check out the hideous-looking cap the A's are giving away Sunday:

Well at least it's not red.

Then again, at the rate I'm going, I may not be able to wear a cap much longer:

...now if he was at the game tonight...BRING ME THE HEAD OF 67MARQUEZ...biggest home game jinx in the world!!

Despite that lovely sentiment, I will be there tonight and Friday night and a few other games this season. Sec. 119, Row 35 tonight, in case anyone wants to buy me a beer or take a picture of me with an elephant.

Dump if you want, just not on me.

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I'll be there Saturday.

But I still don’t know what the Beer Festival is.

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 8:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I've yet to attend a Beer Festival.

I imagine there will be lots of beer, and it will be festive. It seems no one really knows:

Beerfest (A’s, June 27)
As well-conceived a promotion as there ever was.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 8:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well, I mean it would be nice to know if I needed to bring money to buy a ticket to this Beer Fest

or if it’s just part of being there, or if it just means there will be beer, or I dunno FUCKING ANYTHING AT ALL THAT WOULD BE CONSTRUED AS INFORMATION ABOUT THE GODDAMN PROMOTION.

Oh. Rockstar in the AM.

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do you also have Pantera

raging at full volume? Cause it helps to be really angry for no specific reason.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jun 24, 2009 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nope.

Mudvayne.

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

More info

here, and below.

Baseball and Beer: Kick off your 2009 summer with two American Classics at the 13th Annual Oakland A’s Beer Festival on Saturday, June 27th from 4:05pm – 6:05pm in the Eastside Club at Oakland Coliseum. Enjoy over 30 different microbreweries, live music from Bay Area cover band Wonderbread 5, and other festivities. Special acrylic souvenir beer glasses and microbrew tastings will be available for purchase: $10 includes a pilsner glass and two tastings. Additional tastings will be available for purchase.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Most important:

admission is free with a game ticket

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Beer is never free.

On so many different levels.

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jun 24, 2009 8:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"Tastings"

To me, that’s about 18 ounces.

To them, it’s probably 1.5

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

I don’t see them giving out much in a “tasting” at 2 for $10.

The horse jumped over the f---ing fence.

by JLaff on Jun 24, 2009 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If I remember correctly (I went two years ago)

I think it’s two full glasses of however much the pilsner holds… 10 or 12 oz?

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

by pam5981 on Jun 24, 2009 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Why does the name of than band....

sound like something you do when you gut a catfish?

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jun 24, 2009 8:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I miss the Wine Fest.

I guess they’ve given up on it. Some of the pourers were pretty damn generous.

Prithee, be not perturbed by yon third bagger.

by Poppy on Jun 24, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Huh.

Don’t even recall those. Not much for wine, this guy.

Nice to see you, Poppy.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

So, anybody up for some Burger King?

This is fairly awesome, actually.

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 9:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

That's creeeepy

"You end up with a name like ‘Outman,’" he said last week. "What else are you going to do? You’re going to get people out, man." ~ Dallas Braden

"JACK! (Hannahan) You gotta stand in there and get the HBP! Your OBP will go from disgusting to merely deplorable if you develop that tactic." ~ Joey C.

by Blicks on Jun 24, 2009 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a coupon for Mini Buffalo Ranch Chicken Sandwiches.

I fully intend on using it tonight prior to the game and will report back to AN on their worthiness.

Bring Jerry back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 24, 2009 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Please include video of the dance.

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mini buffalooooo raaaaaaaaanch...

I can’t get it out of my head.

Why, AN, why???

The horse jumped over the f---ing fence.

by JLaff on Jun 24, 2009 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

because we wuv you.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, that hat is hideous.

I’ll be there on Friday night, somewhere in the second deck.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 24, 2009 9:51 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Wow, it is.

But I’ll be there Sunday and will probably get one. So…if anyone has the guts to wear it and wants it, its yours.

by lynnzgal on Jun 24, 2009 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't have the guts to wear it

but it was good to see you again last night!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 24, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes, you being there was the bright spot of the night.

by lynnzgal on Jun 24, 2009 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least no one

is asking for your head, hon.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'll wear it. I have no shame.

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This made me smile.

I think argyle would suit you.

by lynnzgal on Jun 24, 2009 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I found some shoes for you to wear with it....

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 24, 2009 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Buy em, I'll wear em.

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And pants!

I realized I was dyslexic when I went to a toga party dressed as a goat.

by Elvez on Jun 24, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also, you should know that I wear these when I play soccer.

And, our uniforms are dark blue.

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

love them

though those look like football cleats, not soccer cleats….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 24, 2009 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

They are indoor/turf boots.

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ah, that's right

you play indoor.

Real soccer players do it outside. ;)

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 24, 2009 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Name the time and place if you need a guest player.

Also, real soccer players use the words “football” and “boots” instead of “soccer” and “cleats”

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

real soccer players go to soccer sites and talk incessantly about soccer.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Does this mean

I can’t talk about the Raiders here anymore?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Were you ever allowed to in the first place?

Bring Jerry back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 24, 2009 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No.

Poor attempt at sarcasm was all it was. Kind of like our batters trying to bunt.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No they don't, they live in their mansions laughing

that the world deemed it fit to pay them so much money for being able to kick a ball around well.

Not that I’m bitter.

Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.

by OldhamA on Jun 24, 2009 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i’d wear those

by drmmerchk on Jun 24, 2009 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I would also wear it.

I kinda think it’s adorable.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 24, 2009 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You would look very cute.

I’ll try to get two.

by lynnzgal on Jun 24, 2009 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think I'm 123 that night.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i actually get to go to the game Friday Night

Yay fireworks, hopefully the A’s provide some offensive fireworks too.

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

by micdog2001 on Jun 24, 2009 11:32 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I like that hat

AN was so much better before I got here.

by stormtown on Jun 24, 2009 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I almost did a poll.

But I’m not really a poll-person.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the hat, too.

I’m not going on Sunday, but if I can pry the hat away from my brother, who most assuredly would like the hat, I’d wear it.

I am going Friday night though. W00t, fireworks! Maybe Holliday will light up for the series and go 12-12 in the series with 3 homers…. or maybe not. : /

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." -- Connie Mack

by GreenSocks on Jun 24, 2009 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let me be the first to say

LA FURIA ROJA MI JUEVOS!

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WAHOO!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 24, 2009 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've no idea what that means, but I imagine it's referring to the USA beating

Spain in some nothing tournament that’s happening in South Africa. Congrats, do it at a proper one and then we’ll talk.

Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.

by OldhamA on Jun 24, 2009 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Call it what you want. Spain had their "A" squad on the pitch.

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

by mikev on Jun 24, 2009 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey,

here’s one, and you won’t even have to change your name!

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

You're trying too hard, Bloom.

He stays to spite you.

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." -- Connie Mack

by GreenSocks on Jun 24, 2009 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, no, I don't want him to leave...

I just want him to quit discussing that “sport”—not a soccer site.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hmmm....

I wonder if the team will get sued for age discrimination….

"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all games and holes are created equal." --George F. Will

by anomaly_kat on Jun 24, 2009 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

When did the ads start showing up behind AN?

by LoneStranger on Jun 24, 2009 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ick

kinda trippy. don’t like.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 24, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

agrd.

make me wanna barf.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The good news is I only get a small sliver of it in the 'wide' mode on this monitor.

All I see is

AX …… R
D………ool

by LoneStranger on Jun 25, 2009 8:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!

Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday to you
Happy Birthday, dear Nico
Happy Birthday to you.

And I hope GIO gives you a lovely W tonight!
GO A’s!

"It’s kind of like wishing one of our current players would turn into the second coming of Rickey." 67Marquez. April 28, 2009

by LongTimeFan on Jun 24, 2009 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Happy Birthday, Nico!

And many more!

by lynnzgal on Jun 24, 2009 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Happy Burrrthday!

And I would like a W from Gio too, even if its not my birthday. Although, I will be having Mini Chix Ranch sandos and wine in honor of his return. So it really is like its my birthday!

Bring Jerry back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 24, 2009 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Happy Birthday Nico!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 24, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Arg. My laptop is slowly killing itself.

Most recent step in its suicidal journey: the backlight doesn’t work, so I can just barely see what’s on the screen. Apparently it would cost $300 to replace the screen. I was planning on getting a new laptop anyway, but this is making matters slightly more urgent. Stupid computer.

[/rant]

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 24, 2009 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

....

{cyber-kicks WS40’s computer}

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

....

{WS40’s laptop screen magically starts working again}

LB, you’re a genius!

by colin on Jun 25, 2009 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey, wait, I thought we were beheading 67M.

How come he’s writing a DLD?

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 3:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

More importantly,

when’s he doing a game thread again, so we can win?

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ooh.

Um, Monday.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was counting on that to save me.

But I would take that over my 4:00 meeting.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

your DLD's good,

but stay-of-execution good? I don’t think so.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How about a win tonight?

Will that buy me some time?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think a LOSS tonight will seal your fate.

What would that be, like 1-12?

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I refuse to say.

{He’s 2-8, Bloom!}

Damn people in my head.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

If they start telling you to do things

involving sexual acts of perversion and/or the harming others, I say listen to those inner voices!

Obviously, they know what they’re talking about or they wouldn’t be inside your skull.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't need them for that.

But makes for a great alibi.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ray Davies agrees.

STOP!

HOLD UP!

Stay in control…

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was there for the two wins

I think we know what this means. You have to start buying me tickets to every game you want to go to. And beer. I’ll need beer. And Stomper. Because it wouldn’t be a 67M & Gigs outing without a Stomper Stalking….

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 24, 2009 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I agree with this,.

And I’m a doctor. You should listen 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 24, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

clarifying the "that's"

1st that: DLD

2nd that: beheading

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Marquez!

Please stop deleting stuff! I’m going crazy!

Bring Jerry back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 24, 2009 3:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

deleting stuff?

Is that why this is loading so dang slow? And what’s he deleting? NO DELETING THINGS!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 24, 2009 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Two whole chains of comments have been removed.

I understand the ticket thing, but what about the rest? Boo!

Bring Jerry back!

by ZigFan31 on Jun 24, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

BOO 67! BOO!

DOWN WITH 67!!!

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I didn't do that part.

At a loss. But it is fun watching you go crazy.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Jun 24, 2009 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

BOOO!!!!

67M rigged the election!!!!!

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

by Leopold Bloom on Jun 24, 2009 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We'll start a green (and gold) revolution!

Down with Don!

by cityplANner on Jun 25, 2009 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I like the hat

by drmmerchk on Jun 24, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I still don't know what the goofy tartan pattern

is supposed to represent, but that hat looks awesome. I would totally wear that, up here in Mariners-land. If someone ends up with an extra that doesn’t get claimed locally, send me an email.

(Unless they’re sized for kids heads and won’t fit a non-pinhead adult.)

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

by iglew on Jun 24, 2009 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

from SFgate.com

The Moneyball script

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

by micdog2001 on Jun 24, 2009 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

This is sad

Earthquakes a better draw than A’s

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on Jun 24, 2009 10:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I believe the Earthquakes (MLS) have just 17 home games

It’s not really fair to compare avg. attendance

And he states multiple times the A’s have skewed attendance figures (avg. too high) because they drew a big crowd for their season opener and the BoSox series. Um, okay – what?

I'm a happy seal

by SwisherThresher on Jun 24, 2009 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

However, this other soccer link is AWESOME

Confederations Cup – Brilliant USA shock Spain to make final
Such a great game. Took down Spain’s 15 game win streak. Beat a world #1 ranked team for only the second time EVER. I didn’t think about the A’s suffering for hours afterward, still wrapped in the warm fuzzy glow of glorious victory.

"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." - Connie Mack

by GoA's on Jun 24, 2009 10:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs