Open Thread: Game 105 - A's vs. Rangers (cont)
by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 3, 2009 9:09 PM PDT
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A's have 6 outs to get two to tie, or three to win. 2-0 Texas as we make our way to the bottom of the 8th.
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Sigh - let's go a's
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Run scoring thread on board!
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:10 PM PDT reply actions
NACHOS?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Frank Francisco's a pretty good pitcher.
Wouldn’t hold my breath on those runs.
Outman, fighter of the Hitman, champion of the K, he's a master of scoreless innings and friendship for everyone.
well, he has been on the DL lately
let’s see if his stamina is back after being sick so long….
There's no crying in baseball!
Marquez is hoping for the tie?
lolz
Is this the real life-
Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-
17 innings.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
A tie helped the Eagles make the playoffs.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Really?
Who’d they face, The Stones?
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't.Stop.Laughing.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
take it to the limit.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
In a surprise appearance
Monkeyball delivers the QOTM after lurking from afar.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
that'd be awesome.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasn't sure.
Not something that gets said much these days. Especially in these here baseball parts.
I'm here to talk about the past.
It's what the Rangers are doing while the A's watch.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
that sounds boring.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno, I've never met your sister.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
throw it AT him, louis.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Need some chairs for your house?
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
He is known to be a gentleman
outside of Oakland
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I saw that game, that was insane.
Is this the real life-
Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-
As did I.
I was watching it, delayed, and on Fast Forward (TiVo) things got very odd very quick. I yelled to my wife in the other room, “Somebody just threw a chair!”. It was all kinds of wrong.
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That was my g/f's first baseball game ever.
I said “It’s not always like this”
Is this the real life-
Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-
Let's not fight about it.
Things could get out of hand.
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No no
The tease is when they put two on with no outs in the ninth, manage to score 1, and leave a guy at third.
Outman, fighter of the Hitman, champion of the K, he's a master of scoreless innings and friendship for everyone.
by walk off bunt on Aug 3, 2009 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
because Swooney takes FIVE STRAIGHT PITCHES.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
And bad at hitting.
Outman, fighter of the Hitman, champion of the K, he's a master of scoreless innings and friendship for everyone.
by walk off bunt on Aug 3, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
apparently.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait until you can't stand it any longer.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
im thinking rajai hits for patterson
by Belinelli's the savior on Aug 3, 2009 9:14 PM PDT reply actions
Garciaparra.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Please be kidding.
Nomar for CF in 2011! Lulz.
What was that stat again, the last time the A's made a comeback?
I believe they’re something like 2-50 when trailing late in the game
Also, when was the last time the A’s earned a walk-off in Oakland?
I'm a happy seal
don't call it a comeback.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Ellis
But he just ain’t been much of a hitter this season.
Outman, fighter of the Hitman, champion of the K, he's a master of scoreless innings and friendship for everyone.
Anyone ever sat in the OF bleachers at an A's game
and heard all of the cheers for the Raiders? Weird stuff.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:17 PM PDT reply actions
Well there are dipshits that say CHIEFS during the National Anthem
at KU games. I hate it.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
The last time I went to a Raiders game,
we sat on Mt. Davis and I saw, literally, eight fistfights. No exaggeration.
I may come to love the Raiders, but I ain’t going to the games.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
not that bad as in that's not more than the norm
or I’m exaggerating? Cause I’m not, Don. Seriously.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Imagine being a VISITOR?
Chiefs fans are crazy if they ever step foot in that stadium.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Screw 'em
They don’t belong, anyway.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I agree
I hate the Chefs
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
or Broncos fans.
Shoot, Dolphins fans, for chrissakes.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
No stabbings?
Raiders’ fans are slipping.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
You can borrow mine if you want.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
he's um, he's a live wire.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Great song by the Crue
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
:: Hands you a knife. ::
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
GO BLUE
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
9 Eric Patterson strikeouts in the last 13 Eric Patterson at bats
You know, I really, really have a hard time understanding Billy sometimes. Here we have ourselves a guy who not only puts up terrible looking stat lines every time he reaches the majors, but looks completely lost doing it, and yet Aaron Cunningham and Travis Buck are apparently the ones who don’t deserve a shot to prove they belong.
Outman, fighter of the Hitman, champion of the K, he's a master of scoreless innings and friendship for everyone.
It really does baffle the mind
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
that's the thing...he looks totally lost
tommy may not be tearing it up, but he looks confident at the plate and like he has an idea what to do.
Golden glove snag in section 123 right now. Guy in 123 > Pennington
by Ktchoo on Aug 3, 2009 9:18 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
From the archives.
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by louismg on Aug 3, 2009 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
This is why I keep all my e-mail always forever.
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you, sir, are a GOD.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
for us old folks who strain to read the tiny print,
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Alright I'm leaving work
The last time I left work still following the A’s game, we were losing 13-7 against the Twins. When I got home, it was 14-13. So, you know, just maybe by the time I get home…
Outman, fighter of the Hitman, champion of the K, he's a master of scoreless innings and friendship for everyone.
WTF was that?
Someone reached base without walking.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Man getting one-hit by the Rangers
I should have stayed at work
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
i arrive and they get a hit
whoulda thunk it?
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
well, you better sdtay, then.
and Pam, and MikeV and louis.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
you. stay.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
oh my.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
I can think of something — or someone — else being the tease.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
RALLY MINI SIRLOIN BURGERS!!!!!!!
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
NO. NOT THIS GODDAMN COMMERCIAL.
MAKE IT FUCKING STOP. NOW.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Embrace it, Mike.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
You wanna fight?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Don’t hurt me, sir.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
A good omen
Mini Sirloin Burgers commercial!
Sorry mikev :-(
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
Rally Moneypenny
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Is she older than my mommy?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
She may be older than your granny
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
EveryFAIL Eddie
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Yep
It’s known to make crazy things happen. Take mikev’s attitude for example.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe he's their casilla
after a decade of going every day, must be getting to him
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
Since Suzuki hits better against right-handed pitching, I like this pitching change.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:27 PM PDT reply actions
good thing Don didn't accost that Stomper.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Not all elephants are Republican.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Three-run Jimmy Jack by Zooks, then Bailey time
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I like your plan.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
This is where I wish we had Jemile Weeks available
He’s seven times better than Day.
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
your wry humor never ceases to amaze me
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
You mean the fact that I think it's funny?
I get that a lot. Mostly from women saying, “No I will not go out with you.”
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
Yeah but what do the men say?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
and the sheep?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
oops, my bad.
i can’t think when i think about susan dey. i’ve had that problem since childhood.
Hi ho.
curse of the chavez
chavez ravine
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
crap
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
There are positives if we do not come back
1) The most important to me is Texas gains a half on slegnA. I hate the slegnA so much that since we are so far out of it, Texas winning has it’s benefits.
The only negative is that Geren left Anderson in too long and too many pitches. We must preserve this gem of an arm.
I root for the A’s every game for the last 20 years but like I said, Texas winning is not a bad thing.
My favorite team is a fucking embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily fucking basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
uh oh. I feel it coming ....
BAAAARRRFFF!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
(But thank you for not mentioning the draft.)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
i agree TM
anything is better than slegnA victory.
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
I hat them with a passion. My slegnA friend was here yesterday and walked in as the radio blasts out, There’s a deep fly ball back into left field, outta here and the Angels take the lead.
All he talked about was their offense. I told him, “Your shitty team is 26th in ERA and that will not cut it in the playoffs and you lose to Boston automatically”
My favorite team is a fucking embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily fucking basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
Nice lazy fly ball to do jack shit.
Prolly has nothing to do with the fact that he’s played like 110 games so far this year.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
And the crowd gets reduced to 200
At least I’ll have a seat on BART.
by Ktchoo on Aug 3, 2009 9:30 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
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"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
You should come over. I can use the computer and you can use mobile commenting.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Did you know you can comment on Athletics Nation from your phone or PDA? SB Nation has launched mobile commenting. Check it out next time you’re at the game. Alone. Alone in an empty Coliseum. Echo Echo Echo.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL!
QOTM
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
From now on, I think that for the A's, all runners on base should count as runs.
We’d probably still lose half of our games.
Sweeney won't hit against CJ Wilson
I wonder who will pinch hit?
Is this the real life-
Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-
Garciaparra.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Won't matter.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
not too late to start--only 9:30 there.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s 9:34 p.m. according to my computer clock.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Affirmative.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
it is a Monday, though.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s summer.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
good point.
Pam, go get some wine coolers.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
nono.
I’m just not sure what you drink.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Hard liquor?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
um, I live 3000 miles away
and haven’t drank in about 16 years.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Cobra? Hurricane? Budweiser? Bud Light? Coors? Coors Light? Keystone? Mickey’s? Busch?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Aren't you starting school soon?
Hopefully you have your 64-Crayola pack ready to go.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, I’m in the 12th grade and I start in three weeks.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby would have managed to GIDP
so that we’d only be allowed two outs in the ninth.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
i'm waiting for that one
rice and beans indeed
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Jhonny Peralta
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Laynce Nix
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Chone Figgins.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
CHONE!
{shakes fist at nemesis}
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you just might be right
Wonder if we could name off 25 – 30 who are candidates…
Brett Boone
by HRH on Aug 3, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Brady from BaltyMORE.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
i always thought luis gonzalez
especially when he belted 50 out of the blue like Brady
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd agree
How about Adrian Beltre – last year w/LA
by HRH on Aug 3, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
totally
though to be fair, not as bad as brady or l-gone.
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Then there is
Vinny Castilla, Jeff Bagwell and Juan Gonzalez
by HRH on Aug 3, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah yes
Brady Anderson. Goes from what 9 jacks to 51. Must have worked hard in the offseason
by HRH on Aug 3, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
He was really "seeing" the ball well that year
Did he wear those red contacts?
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
No doubt if he says something stupid in the media we'll find out
The “roof top sniper” will get him.
Is this the real life-
Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-
We have two hits.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll make you forget about him.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
confidence IS important.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
:: Pounds chest. ::
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Sad truth
Texas High School Football outdraws the A’s.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:37 PM PDT reply actions
i would outdraw the A's.
alone.
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
teaching organic chem
in fact, i think my lectures DID outdraw the A’s
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
did you just switch to Sanka?
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Have a heart
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you in my class?
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I am today
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
i don't normally drink coffee
but when i do, i drink Sanka. stay caffinated my friends, stay caffinated.
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I bet San Dimas High School Football does as well
SAN DIMAS HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL RULES
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
My high school just got new 700K turf
and will be on ESPN this year. Cool stuff.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, that was a sick tag.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
Pennington with the tag!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Nice tag
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Where's iglew?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Vince is totally making fun of Polish spelling.
It’s no less phonetic than Italian.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Oh, there you are
doctorK wants a dramatic ninth. Can you put something together?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I dunno, something involving hits and runs and men in white, green, and yellow hugging near a rubber pentagon?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Against C.J. Wilson, I say
Nomar hits for Sweeney.
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
Rally Susan?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Aug 3, 2009 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I'd retain that
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
she was hot back in the day
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Well played
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It's always 1974.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
o-Day
That’s the other Pig-Latin guy I was trying to think of.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Look at those legs of Lauren’s.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
we need a win here.
C’mon Lauren.
work your magic.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I just don't see it
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Notwithstanding what I was taught in kindergarten,
those cheeses don’t stand alone.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
agrd.
coward cheeses.
Omar will be so disappointed.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
mmmmm brie
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Somebody called?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
This means WAR!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That's gotta be 'shopped
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
It's that chubby girl- Kim Kardashian
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Am I allowed to see that?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Close your eyes, boy
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
You wish you had booty like that.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Only if she wanted to be made fun of
That is one freaky-ass ass (and fake).
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I agree it's fake.
but I don’t think it’s freaky-looking. Unless by freaky-looking you mean deliciously delicious.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a little freaky
but appealing, in a Jessica Rabbit sort of way.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
eggzactlee
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm not a butt kind of man
sorry
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I promise to pick up the slack for you.
The balance of the universe is secure.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
we were separated at birth.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Just a couple of big A's's fans here.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Unlike those buttocks
which were separated on someone’s photoshop.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
thank you
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
We have Susan, the Gilmore ladies and cheese.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:43 PM PDT reply actions
THINGS MY FATHER BEAT ME WITH!!!
This is fun.
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
You’re good.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Wash did the A's a favor
I like Cust/Nomar vs. Wilson better than Cust/Sweeney vs. O’Day.
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
Yeah looks like Wash pulled O'Day one batter too early.
Is this the real life-
Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-
At least Sweeney
Gets swapped out for Nomar this time around. That last strike-out looking at bat was awful
Folks, after you close the quotation marks in your img src tag
please type height=250 before closing the tag.
Thank you.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think you also have to put quotation marks around the number.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
when I'm trying desperately to throw up a picture of GG
before some random A can strike out, height is not my concern.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
He’ll run for Cust.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Why? down 2 runs
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
no sense.
down by two.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
What do you mean they have two runs?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice bad hop
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:47 PM PDT reply actions
Woo! the tease is on!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
as per usual
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm ready...tease me.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
I know the feeling.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
men feel like this
all the time
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
White elephant exchange.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Chicago?
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon Norma
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
pretty slim now
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Zero
My favorite team is a fucking embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily fucking basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
Tricky Tommy Turtle at the plate
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:49 PM PDT reply actions
Embrace the tease.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions
A hit the other way again
He has the right mindset
My favorite team is a fucking embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily fucking basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
Time for some Unicorn Walkoff Magic
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
mega tease now baby
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
Wow, Davis isn’t running.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:50 PM PDT reply actions
And the 2003 version of Miggy at the plate
My favorite team is a fucking embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily fucking basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
Good choice to go with Croz
Can have Raj hit.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Gimme warning track here.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Stat!
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
by iglew on Aug 3, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm telling you, it's Lauren
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
peek a BOO
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
agrd.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Skin is visible.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, Pam, they're ALL good.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Mega-teA'se now
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
NOW you put Rajai on second.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
or PH.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
No -- put him at the plate!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Mega-tease
My favorite team is a fucking embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily fucking basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
This is sooo predictable
Okay…keep going now.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:51 PM PDT reply actions
Unicorn power!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Everidge, Ellis, now Raj all better vs. LHP
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
Dang it, those pictures of cheese made me hungry.
Bravely staving off hunger in hopes that willpower will help the A’s.
@worldblee on Twitter.
I believe, I believe, it's silly, but I believe.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Could Powell be on deck for Moneypenny?
And then Landon plays 1B with Croz at SS if it’s tied?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Not that anyone will read this
But the bigger problem if the came had continued is who would play RF? I suppose it would have been Cust and they would have given up the DH.
It was Nomar for Sweeney, right?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Could have been Crosby, too.
He was out there once before.
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
Or Kennedy, with Croz at 3B
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Or Landon Powell to CF, Raj to RF
Cust to SS, lose the DH.
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
Why not Raj on the mound and then bring in Bailey for RF?
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
Well, if Neftali gets to pitch for the A's, that would be just fine defensively
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I’m innocent, I say!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Bomb Shelter!!
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
RAJAI DAVIS CANNOT BE STOPPED
Outman, fighter of the Hitman, champion of the K, he's a master of scoreless innings and friendship for everyone.
YAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Holy Shit
Rajai just keeps getting better
My favorite team is a fucking embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily fucking basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
Wooooo!!
(and so glad Ken called it!)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
agrd.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously
A really great call. One of his best.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I love KK when we win in an exciting manner.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
What was especially awesome
is how he kept the excitement alive throughout the entire play. Not just a quick, bam, walkoff, but suspense all the way through. So awesome.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
learned that from some masters at it.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES YES
MOAR FREAKy BOGUS ASS PLEASE!!!!!!!
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
What a great fucking ending!
Geren held Raj for the right moment…
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions
We found a player
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
You up there this weekend?
I’ll be there Sunday only. :( But I’ll get to run the bases!
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Oh yeah. I'll be there for 3 games.
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
GRD!
GRD!
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 3, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions
RUNZZZZZZZZ
Is this the real life-
Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-
They’re in shock!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:54 PM PDT reply actions
Watch it.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
way out west.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
way out west
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 3, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
the story's told
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
He did play today
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Rajai Davis is making a late run at American League MVP.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:55 PM PDT reply actions
Ballgame.
I knew it all along.c
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
winner winner
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
winner winner
chicken dinner
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Chicken dinner?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, I was just going along with the rhyming pattern.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
who says
“winner winner steak dinner”?
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
raj on the team this year ... at first
I was yay!
then I was nay
now, past few weeks, back to yay
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
Hell yeah.
My Texas Rangers fan friend was at the game tonight. This is good.
skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!
Incredible
That was a horrible game till the 9th. Incredible!
Thanks to Wash for muffing that one for us :-)
Is this the real life-
Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-
I credit Lauren Graham.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Even if it was the cheese, I'd rather see more pictures of LG.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
VICTORY SKITTLES
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
I love victory skittles.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I guess I got home from work at the right time
Outman, fighter of the Hitman, champion of the K, he's a master of scoreless innings and friendship for everyone.
3-2 works as well as 14-13
These ain't your father's A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 3, 2009 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I seriously can't believe we're at the point where Rajai Davis is our preferred pinch hitter.
w.t.f.
skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!
Love Rajai
Finally, a walk off
Seems like it’s been forever since the last celebration at the plate
I'm a happy seal
I'd like to thank Mr. Peanut
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
people have been talking nonstop about how they love him.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I hated on him before, I'll admit
And I was not correct to do so.
Outman, fighter of the Hitman, champion of the K, he's a master of scoreless innings and friendship for everyone.
by walk off bunt on Aug 3, 2009 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I hated on him.
and I will withhold judgment. We’re still in small sample size territory.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. He did this last season too
Not that I’m complaining, but he basically had one scorching hot month to make the rest of his subpar season look a little less crappy.
I’m enjoying it though.
"I’m Joey Devine, I’m what Joba Chamberlain would be if he was good and nobody had ever heard of him."
exactly.
hating on him sdo harshly earlier this year was probably equally as wrong on my part, though.
I apologize, Rajai.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Do we need to give Geren credit for sticking with him?
Rajai mentioned that Geren had faith in him with the game on the line in the post-game interview.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Geren's a brain-dead mupppet.
We could name the Coke machine as manager and have the same results.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I forget, which "p" is silent? It's the middle one, right?
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
Well, the particular coke machines who comment on AN
would have DFA’d Rajai’s butt back in May if it had been up to us.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Oh yeah, about that. Um...
Sorry.
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
It's true, I would have.
In my defense, I think he would have cleared waivers.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Let's not point to Rajai that it's also
that Geren had a justified complete lack of faith in Eric Patterson.
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
agree, SSS
but maybe he’s just one of those slow starters who needs to be in there every day to get his groove. i think, with holliday gone, he is our #1 OF right now…
That may be the nicest way I've ever heard someone point out that
Hairston and Sweeney really suck.
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
small sample size on Hairston
but Sweeney is wearing on me. especially after striking out looking the other night. that was disgusting.
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
It’s all your fault!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
You still have to make it up to me.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions
:: Sits and pouts. ::
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Aren’t I?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Quick to admit it.
Glutton for punishment.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 3, 2009 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, well.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions
i know
it’s all your fault. sweeney is going to punish you.
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
you S&M people
doesn’t that stuff hurt
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
in the last month
rajai has proven he has a real place on this team
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll admit it..
I was a Radio’hata…..but now I’m a believer!
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff
"Joe Morgan's going to think Beane wrote the movie too..." -whitshoes40
"What am I going to do, seriously? Maybe be a bouncer at strip joints. That's about all I'm qualified to do." -Giambi
by ST on Aug 3, 2009 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Marquez has to write the recap all over again.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 9:58 PM PDT reply actions
thank god for rajai
i almost had blue greenballs again
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
Where's the Cap'n??
LB, are you covering?
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Wow...
Rajai….wow, just wow!
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff
"Joe Morgan's going to think Beane wrote the movie too..." -whitshoes40
"What am I going to do, seriously? Maybe be a bouncer at strip joints. That's about all I'm qualified to do." -Giambi
I wanna see some fireworks!
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 3, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions
I'd like to thank iglew for directing the bottom of the ninth
I’ll take the credit as producer.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think it was the freaky fake booty.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I'll post it myself
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 3, 2009 10:00 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, sorry about that.
I forgot to resize it. Still in shock that the A’s actually won and stuff.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 3, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Man.
I didn’t tune in until the 6th, and things were all set to be a total yawner. Thank you, Raj! I heart you!
A free society is one where it is safe to be unpopular.
OMGOSH...what?!!?!?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
it was awesomeness.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Tommy
Can we keep him? Can we?
I'm a happy seal
by SwisherThresher on Aug 3, 2009 10:01 PM PDT reply actions
I don’t know about that with Giambi around the corner.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Affirmative.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey guys. I'm here and all.
Y’know, I was just watching on glorious HD.
Good job on the fireworks x3 though. I’ve taught you all well.
No, it's not good.
Should be just one.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Picky.
It was a game winning triple. One firework for every base stepped on by Rajai!
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 3, 2009 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, I'll buy that.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Probably ruled a game-winning double
Rajai didn’t get to third by the time Ellis was home.
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
Well my TV says it's a triple and Gameday says it's a triple.
So unless someone corrects that, it’s a triple. >:(
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 3, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
TV side said the scorer ruled it a 3B
Andris actually obstructed Davis after he rounded 2B, FWIW.
And Rajai kept running, in case you’re wondering.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Gameday says it’s a triple.
Clayton Tanner. I have nothing witty to add.
by walkoff baltimore chop on Aug 3, 2009 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions
When I grow up, I want to be just like Rajai Davis.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:03 PM PDT reply actions
I don't want to grow up.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
are you a ToysRUs kid?
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep, and the rest of the song too.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Ah, the highlight of Lindsay Price's career.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
See, Cap'n.
When you go away and don’t designate someone to cover on the fireworks, we get confused and post multiple ones. That’s bad mojo.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Well then I'll let you guys handle the fireworks for the next week.
Whoever posts the best ones gets the job, or some jazz like that.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 3, 2009 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Well then I'll just have to do it myself then huh!
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 3, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
so did anybody else see the walk-off naked?
got out of the shower, refreshed the phone and saw that cust was on base, decided bed had to wait and sprinted to get my laptop. great game to be the first naked baseball watching on the new couch…
congratulations?
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I am wearing two garments right now
which is two more than I have for the past several games.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
some people like it free and easy
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions
You of all people questioning nudity.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 3, 2009 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions
care to elaborate?
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Aug 3, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
i lull on my couch generally in boxers but the mac-book gets hot
alaska A residing in northern Idaho.
Having it against your skin is good for it though
One of the most effective ways to cool it down. Your blood circulation works like a radiator.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Ha
Same here, actually. Sitting with no pants as the macbook makes me sweat.
m*****f***ing c***s***ing peanut butter and jelly!! f*** f*** f***!!!
You have to move it around.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Next time your thighs heat up, you'll know what to do.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I thought you meant Davis lost his clothing after the double, kind of a Brandi Chastain thing.
So when you sprinted to get the laptop…aw, forget it.
JJ Martin
The best way to catch a knuckleball is to wait until the ball stops rolling and then pick it up. ~Bob Uecker
Chastain means "chestnut" in French
but the word is most commonly used as a color, ie brown.
I note this only because I know Pam loves stuff like this.
The spelling with the “s” is variant; standard spelling would be châtain. (A circumflex in French frequently indicates a dropped “s”.)
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I'm pretty sure they both are.
Hmm, I’ll need to investigate that.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
mais oui.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions
oui, et tu. ma cherie?
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
zut alors!
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
oui, mais ca fait plus que 10 ans que j'ai etudie la langue
alors il y a beaucoup de choses que je ne me souviens plus…comme les motes, la grammaire, tout ca…
J’ai lu le français surtout. Mon écriture de français est faible. (J’y ai triché, bien que je puisse le lire dans le français)
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions
moi aussi!
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Just the opposite for me.
I only learn what I need to read French poetry and literature.
I’m hopeless in actual conversation.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
What do you mean?
My aunt isn’t pissed.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
yuppers.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Nous sommes séparés à la naissance, mon frère.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
oui, mon frere.
mais oui….
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Chataignier is the French word for chestnut tree
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
OK, here it is.
The chestnut tree is “châtaignier”. The nut is “châtaigne”. The color is “châtain”. Those three are obviously related, and they derive from Latin.
“Marron” is a different word also referring to the nut. It derives from a non-Latin root (my dictionary only says “d’un rad. préroman”).
It looks like the Latin words have a more technical connotation and “marron” is more colloquially, but I’m not sure. (I’m reading in French, and my comprehension isn’t that good.)
Both words have cognates in Italian, I know. I think in Spanish too, but not sure.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
Confession time
I hereby repent of referring to Rajai as ‘DFAvis’.
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Dear Brett Anderson:
thank you for being awesome.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
animated fireworks...
(hope this works…)
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/3257821561_9ebb3c1794_o.gif
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff
"Joe Morgan's going to think Beane wrote the movie too..." -whitshoes40
"What am I going to do, seriously? Maybe be a bouncer at strip joints. That's about all I'm qualified to do." -Giambi
grrr
[img]http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3083/3257821561_9ebb3c1794_o.gif[/img]
"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."
"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff
"Joe Morgan's going to think Beane wrote the movie too..." -whitshoes40
"What am I going to do, seriously? Maybe be a bouncer at strip joints. That's about all I'm qualified to do." -Giambi
Stop, you're doing fine.
The link is better.
Animated GIFs slow down the site WAAAY more than regular ones. Should be avoided except in the most extreme cases.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I didn't want to get my hopes up
it always is better when you don’t think it will happen OR if you make an offical prediction.
A’s WIN, some of my favorite words.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Disagree on both counts.
It’s best when you do think it will happen. And “official predictions” are always lame.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
also
I don’t like offical predictions on game threads because if I’m wrong then I look stupid. I would only say it to friends or family who are watching the game with me and never to an opposing fan either.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I Picked a Good Time to Turn On the Game...
Turned the game on top of the ninth…and watched it to the bitter FANTASTIC end. All I can say is “run Rajai run!”
I was real disappointed when Raj didn't get the steal on Saturday. That would have been awesome on Rickey Day.
by LoneStranger on Aug 3, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I was real disappointed we didn't win on Saturday or Sunday for Rickey.
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Rajai said he was going to run for Nomar had he got on
Thank God he didn’t
My favorite team is a fucking embarrassment to all true A's fans and they make me sick to my stomach on an almost daily fucking basis. But being a true fan, I will ride this pathetic bunch of losers out and hope that they get better in 2010
For those not there, join us in the new thread.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:15 PM PDT reply actions
I think it’s a tie!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions
< kisses R's sister >
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
I don’t have one.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Oops, was that your Mom?
My bad.
"Go ahead and overachieve, you scrappy Brett-Favre-colored walk-takers." —Rev Halofan
It could have been.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
< notifies Modesto police >
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions
We have police?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
one would hope.
scary to think of Modesto without them…
A real Poppy Palace would have a lot more chocolate, and a moat with otters. -Poppy
by Leopold Bloom on Aug 3, 2009 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I don’t want to be protected from her!
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 3, 2009 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how CSNCA thinks they can determine Tommy Everidge's nickname.
skigurl: Buy that man a Swatch!
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