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Open Thread: Game 154 - A's @ Angeles Angels of Los Anaheim

Oakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels, Sep 25, 2009 7:05 PM PDT


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You can't lose the car if you park right next to this thing.

Salutations faithful parishioners of the Church of Latter-Day OPS, it's me!  Your host the emp of hemp, welcoming you to the opener of the final Athletics roadie of 2009, beginning deep in the heart of Orange County against those hated Halos of Helltown.  The A's (73-80) are among the hottest teams in MLB, having just completed a 6-2 homestand which was preceded by a 6-2 road trip.  The Angels (90-62) have all but bagged the AL West and if you could see the inner landscape of Mike Scioscia's mind right now, you'd hear him wondering how to keep his team in the playoffs for more than a week this time around.

Star-divide


Hoping to continue this September of Green-n-Golden Goodness is Gio Gonzalez (5-6//6.15), who takes the ball for Oakland and is opposed by Jered Weaver, who sits at 15-7 with a stingy 3.87 earned runs allowed per nine innings.  If the A's don't want to see the SlegnA celebrating in their faces (their Magic Number is 4, so if Texas loses a couple of games and the Halos win a couple they'll win the West), they will have to find a way to stem the tide of Kendry Morales, at .303 for the year and an inveterate A's-killer. 

Rajai_medium

You'd be smiling too if you were your team's MVP.

Before yesterday's dismantling of the Rangers, the A's needed to win Nine Out Of Ten to close out the year at .500... just 8 more and the goal is attained.   So if our friend pictured above (currently riding a 12-game hitting streak and playing with as much confidence and energy as any player in MLB the last 10 weeks) can Raj against the red Machine and Gio, who has much to prove in these last couple of starts, can keep the ball off the fat part of the Halo bats, tonight can be another step towards the respectability that is the first step towards excellence... in 2010 and beyond.

Of course, without lineups Gio & Jered will just be throwing to an empty batter's box, so::



All right, the Drive to 81 is on, lemme hear ya say LET'S go OAK-LAND!!!!


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BEAT LA (of Anaheim)

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 6:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm ready

for a good evening in Anaheim. Even though I’m in Rio Vista.

by LibrariAN on Sep 25, 2009 6:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's only need to win 5 more games to do better than last year

of course I’d prefer more wins…but hey, win ’em, one game at a time

LET’S GO OAKLAND

by OaklandSi on Sep 25, 2009 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One game at a time????

We’ll NEVER get to five that way. C’mon.

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

by Nico on Sep 25, 2009 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The A's only need to lose 8 more games to get a better draft pick!

There are differing opinions on me. According to Iglew "DFA is PT with a sense of humor. PT is DFA with introspective self-doubt. I like them both" but according to sirbed Im "The Stats Killer"

by designatedforassignment on Sep 25, 2009 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm sure as heck not rooting for the A's to lose any games

I am rooting for the White Sox to win, though.

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

by Nico on Sep 25, 2009 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Cleveland Browns played a joke on rookie cornerback Coye Francies.

Coye Francies didn’t care for the joke.

The first-year cornerback, incensed over being soaked with water by some of his teammates, threw a bucket of ice and at least one errant punch during a skirmish in the Browns’ locker room on Friday.

“Calm down, man,” Rogers told Francies as he pushed him outside.

“Welcome to the Browns locker room!” wide receiver Braylon Edwards hollered.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've never been a fan of hazing, but that's a pretty poor reaction for anyone to have.

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm late but...

“…threw a bucket of ice…” (which Edwards proceeded to drop).

by JLaff on Sep 25, 2009 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weaver almost looks normal with short hair.

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Popout!

Pronounced in the French way (po-poo), just for skigurl.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I blinked

what just happened?

by my_cat_max on Sep 25, 2009 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gio in LA?

This could either be really really good or really really bad.

Nowhere between

by cityplANner on Sep 25, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, we got a game against the red leaders

and it’s friday night which means, cracker and dip night. vacation from fish and vegetables.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bunting against Gio seems sort of unnecessary

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's the only way they have a chance of getting on against this buzzsaw.

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I guess McClellan says, "Strike 3!" before he moves

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That banner hurts - the Angels have owned the West. :-(

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So arrogant!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

next year

they won’t have this thing so easy, stay faithful.

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They can afford to be sadly.

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know.

Humph!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The LAAOA?

Looking forward to it.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

5 of the last 6 years constitutes some serious ownage

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tim McClellan has the plate tonight

so you can go to the fridge, grab an ice cold MG, and get to sippin’ on it, before he calls the guy out on strikes.

KekKo calls him the Seven Second Delay, riotous.

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Aw I loved how Zooks was walking off the field before the ump had called

strike 3 to Abreu.

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GYMNASTICS!!!!!!

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Sep 25, 2009 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hi Mikey!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He likes it! Hey, Mikey!

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hullo

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Sep 25, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

welcome mikev

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi mister.

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Sep 25, 2009 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

cust cust cust - out

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn. 2nd time in 4 games that Barton has lined into a DP

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Barton is becoming the king of lineouts.

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

by Nico on Sep 25, 2009 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They'll start to drop. I'd rather have him do that

as opposed to being, say, the king of 30 hoppers to the shortstop

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Sep 25, 2009 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

at his age, they should be dropping now

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What does that mean?

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'll pass the ball on that question.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ISWYDT

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

urhip

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

this is what i mean, and just inexcusable

The radio just played a promo for LAST SUNDAY"S PROMOTION vs. Cleveland, you just can’t have that if you’re alleging yourselves to be a professional franchise, not acceptable.

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

$0.

It’s a rookie hazing ritual: work the advertising department.

Please remedy my confusion
and thrust me back to the day.
The silence of your seclusion
brings night into all you say.

by danmerqury on Sep 25, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's cruel

Human rights watch should be told about this

by sirbed on Sep 25, 2009 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guess what, another E-5

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's need a promotion for the last series next week

Adam Kennedy Bobblehands Day

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeez! AK!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

...

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Bill the Cat

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good try, Markellis!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good time for a changeup here

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Gio!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yay strickout

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Does maternity leave only apply to mothers?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No, and why the hell are YOU asking?

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did our little RRS knock someone up?

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A teacher I had in 10th and 11th grade had a baby (well, it was his wife who had the baby of course) and he hasn’t been at school for a few days. I was just wondering if he has time off or something.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, he get's that.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, okay.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Link

here

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The lawyers/law school students here could correct me on this

but the federal Family and Medical Leave Act doesn’t apply to states or non-federal public agencies. So if this is a public school teacher, it would depend on state law and/or a teachers’ union contract.

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In California, you get it.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But I believe they don't have to hold your job for you

once you’ve used all your sick and vacation time.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then that doesn't sound like FMLA

I mean, presumably the boss won’t give your job away while you’re on a paid vacation or using accrued sick time. The point of a right to family/medical leave is that you don’t lose your job even if you’ve used up all your sick/vacation time.

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the caveat is they can give you whatever job is available.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not under federal law

That’s giving the boss too much leeway. “Welcome back! How’s the baby? Did I mention that I’ve cut your pay by $4 an hour, and that you’re working graveyard shift now?”

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or, too bad your mom's undergoing chemo,

and you’re her sole support, but… Yeah, but I think that’s what you get in CA. A watered down version.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still, federal FMLA

applies to all private sector employees in companies with at least 50 employees, who have at least 1 year with the company (I think I remember those numbers precisely), except for a few very high-level bosses.

If he’s a private school teacher, FMLA almost certainly applies. If he’s a public school teacher, I’d be shocked if the contract was worse than FMLA.

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're prolly right.

I may be thinking of the less than 50 employers.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

California also has the Kin Care Act and will give you 6 months to bond with your baby

There are differing opinions on me. According to Iglew "DFA is PT with a sense of humor. PT is DFA with introspective self-doubt. I like them both" but according to sirbed Im "The Stats Killer"

by designatedforassignment on Sep 25, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's probably done a runner.

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/25519830/

Please remedy my confusion
and thrust me back to the day.
The silence of your seclusion
brings night into all you say.

by danmerqury on Sep 25, 2009 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Linky fail

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im assuming that is kyle getting pwned?

There are differing opinions on me. According to Iglew "DFA is PT with a sense of humor. PT is DFA with introspective self-doubt. I like them both" but according to sirbed Im "The Stats Killer"

by designatedforassignment on Sep 25, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nuts

Needed to pull that one just a little more.

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Unfortunately, it descended too early

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS?

Please remedy my confusion
and thrust me back to the day.
The silence of your seclusion
brings night into all you say.

by danmerqury on Sep 25, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's hope it wasn't twssted.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eric Patterson is hitting .435 in his last nine games.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Surprisingly so.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ricky Peters did that?

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Weaver, throw the ball home already.

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

gad

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FAIL

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Perhaps. Good throw though.

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ray Fosse could do this.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, the video sucks. I watched this and then came across that one eventually.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That’s Davis High School in Modesto.

I don’t go there, though, but I have a friend whose girlfriend does go to Davis and she posted that video.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm hip now

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'll never be hip

and I’m fine with that

by sirbed on Sep 25, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its hip to be square.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You have to like the local boys

.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wasn’t Huey Lewis a politician from Louisiana that wanted to spread the wealth around?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn kids

Huey Long

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, Huey Long was the defensive end that played for the Raiders.

Okay, now I’m kidding.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you're REALLY hip

the question “Will it show?”

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber

by BERRYJO on Sep 25, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hip as in "hip to it"

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Jered Weaver will pitch a no-hitter tonight but still lose

{Like that would really ever happen to Jered Weaver.}

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

by Nico on Sep 25, 2009 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he can pretend he's his older brother tonight, and just plain suck

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garlic bread is tasty

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I really enjoy the Indian variant, garlic na'an

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Na'an is incredibly delicious. So delicious that it's evil.

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nan better

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Garlic bread, it's the future, I've tasted it.

That’ll be lost on 99% of you mind.

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We don’t talk baseball here.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you joking RRS

all I do is break down the game

by sirbed on Sep 25, 2009 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ruh roh

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

don't laugh

if your team is facing a right handed pitcher do you send up your right handed hitters? is it easier for a right handed batter to hit a right handed pitcher?

by OakA'sHoney on Sep 25, 2009 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Traditionally, you stack your lineup with lefties if the pitcher is right-handed, and vice versa

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean, like a certain, recently-buzzed outfielder currently eating sunflower seeds in the A's' dugout?

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What is it with sunflower seeds and baseball?

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Better than chaw

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And probably less lethal potentially

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber

by BERRYJO on Sep 25, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

my mom banned them in HS when they kept showing up in the bottom of the washing machine

There are differing opinions on me. According to Iglew "DFA is PT with a sense of humor. PT is DFA with introspective self-doubt. I like them both" but according to sirbed Im "The Stats Killer"

by designatedforassignment on Sep 25, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sunflower seeds or baseballs?

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

seeds

There are differing opinions on me. According to Iglew "DFA is PT with a sense of humor. PT is DFA with introspective self-doubt. I like them both" but according to sirbed Im "The Stats Killer"

by designatedforassignment on Sep 25, 2009 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good

Those baseballs can really bind your digestive system up.

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

usually yes and vice versa

hey I’ve said vice versa twice a new personal record

by sirbed on Sep 25, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah? Where from, certainly not AN! :-P

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by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OY. YOU, LIMEY.

My buddy was asking me about the relegation/promotion system in footy. Specifically, he was wondering at what level are the players paid enough to no longer have to have other jobs?

I know in EPL, it goes all the way down to what, like 6th division? That’s technically considered “semi-pro” at that level, yes?

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by mikev on Sep 25, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Without checking it properly I think it goes all the way down to

the Conference in terms of players being full time professionals (So that’s the Premier League, the Championship, League 1, League 2 and the Conference). Those guys earn £20-40k a year I think.

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by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool. Thanks.

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by mikev on Sep 25, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do players get a cut of loan deals the way they get a cut of transfer fees?

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Almost certainly not.

Again it’s pretty clouded in mystery though, the establishment like to keep things behind closed doors as much as possible.

The players get a cut of the transfer as a ‘loyalty’ bonus. Their contract isn’t changing hands under the terms of a loan deal, so I doubt they get a cut of the fee.

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by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But I suppose, in theory at least

they’re happy to go somewhere where they’ll actually play.

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah it's beneficial for all parties involved.

The team that owns the player gets that player off their books for the duration of the loan and (if he’s a young player they have plans for in the future) he gets much needed experience of playing week in week out.

The player obviously gets the aforementioned experience – better to play at a lower level every week than stagnate in the reserves.

The team that loans the player gets the guy for basically the cost of his salary (unless it’s a high profile player and the other club is loaning him with a view to sell).

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by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can clubs "sub-let" players they've gotten on loan?

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope.

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, it's generally easier for RH to hit LH and LH to hit RH

The usual explanations are (a) you can see the ball with both eyes for longer; and (b) breaking pitches break towards you (where you can reach them) rather than away from you.

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, it's the other way around

You send up the opposite of whatever the other team throws, if it’s right handed pitchers you send up lefty hitters.

Classically it is harder for lefty hitters to hit lefty pitchers than it is for righties to hit righties because of the natural motion of many left handed pitchers, who often release the ball from a wider angle than righties and with more natural break away from lefty hitters.

OK, TMI, sorry.

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

From your lips....

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And you should!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone needs to hit Chone Figgins.

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by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rajai's up!

Let’s get a hit already

by jdub69 on Sep 25, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great play Torii

asshole

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by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that was highway robbery

easy inside the park HR for Rajai if Torii Hunter misses that one.

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by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Torri

Is like Vlad, can’t disrespect the guy for his hustle and ability.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Angels always seem to play the game solid

Great baserunning, usually good defense, first-to-third you to death, tough club to beat, always.

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can't disrespect Vlad's talent. Not so sure about his hustle though.

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by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just hate the Twins

and all players associated with them, unless they’re Bert Blyleven or they played for the A’s.

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swingle by Swinky

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by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

cust cust cust - please

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by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hmmmm

Weaver getting smacked by tthe last 3 hitters, let’s have Kaptain Kust Kash this in, please.

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by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks =)

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

I didn’t mean to kapitalize the kash

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by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cust may strike out a lot

But he’s due for a home run 20-30% of the time.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HR please nao.

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by mikev on Sep 25, 2009 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

When did this Weaver

Cut his dreamy locks of hair?

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dreamy? You must love Lincecum then.

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by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because he looks weird as hell when he pitches.

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by mikev on Sep 25, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because he's 5'10 and throws 94mph consistently.

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by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

twice

dammit

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by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a pretty good changeup.

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by mikev on Sep 25, 2009 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh dear!!

There is no A in OFFENSE!!

by wacchampions on Sep 25, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

crapola, surprise surprise

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by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

not really....

I was watching the pitch before and I said “Oh did Cust strike out?? Oh not yet!”

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber

by BERRYJO on Sep 25, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

*(K)*ust

Time for my #1 of my three true outcomes, where I puke on my shoes.

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was disappointing

Fortunately, I’ve made some more garlic bread.

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Have you tried cheesy garlic bread?

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by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How do you make yours, Nick?

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Made Nick's garlic bread?

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no but I have tried cheesy garlic bread

but now that I have the recipe I can try Nick’s garlic bread.

by sirbed on Sep 25, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh gosh!

Yummy and fattening! But so yummy!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TWSS

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Sep 25, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And 45 minute walks along Shoreline.

I hear you!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You really have to like garlic!

Because the raw garlic flavor is pretty powerful.

I used to like chopping up garlic and parsley, mixing it with some olive oil, and spreading that on bread. I haven’t done that for a while, but it’s delicious. And good for you.

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

L'aglio mi piace molto

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All you's coming to the 10/4 tailgate, take note!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm already drooling

Oh wait, I drool all the time anyway.

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This would work perfectly with mikev's big-ass grill

Get some good bread from Acme or the Cheese Board or somewhere like that, slice it, put it on the grill, get out the garlic and oil and salt and you’re all set.

Also nice to have some diced tomatoes and some chopped basil to throw on top.

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm thinking chiabatta.

Wouldn’t it be perfect?

I’m so hungry now.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack in the Box?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blech!

No! I need someone to come fix me dinner and give me a full body massage.

Is that wrong?

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, but I can’t cook and I’ve never given a massage.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So I'm asking too much then.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, please!

I need that!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I LOVE ciabatta bread......

one of my favorite sandwiches is eggplant + Cheese on ciabatta.

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber

by BERRYJO on Sep 25, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ciabatta could work, too

My only concern would be whether it’s sturdy enough to stand up to the grilling and being rubbed with garlic. I wouldn’t slice it first.

A peasant-style bread is good because it’s kinda indestructible.

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Got it.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that what they coat tanks in?

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Basically it's a bruschetta

(and please, folks, pronounce it broos-ket-ta, not broo-shet-ta, it’s Italian, not German!).

Slice of homemade bread, toasted, rubbed with a smashed clove of garlic, with olive oil and salt on it.

To answer Oldham A, I haven’t tried it with cheese, though I’m sure that would taste good!

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Si (crunch crunch)

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Texo Toasto (who' fav is that on AN?)

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok so they have been promoting the free Rickey Henderson jersey promo for new season ticket accounts for quite some time now...

They are only offering it to the first 100 new accounts who place a deposit, this tells me that season ticket sales are not going so well, if they havent been able to sign up 100 people in the last 2 months or maybe more than that!!

There is no A in OFFENSE!!

by wacchampions on Sep 25, 2009 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe it's first 100 new accounts per day

And the jerseys are going like hotcakes.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL....me think not!

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by wacchampions on Sep 25, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, to be fair,

most everyone waits until December to buy their season tix.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe it's the first 100 each day.

or maybe they’re just saying that to suck people in.

by Deborah51 on Sep 25, 2009 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

More impressive that he's been able to do that despite having no plate discipline

whatsoever.

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And hobbling around like he needs a walker

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

omfg gross.

I have heartburn so I had to chug a glass of water with a teaspoon of baking soda mixed in.

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by mikev on Sep 25, 2009 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nah. My way works better.

It’s absolutely INSTANT relief, and as a bonus you get some of the most majestic, soul shaking, guttural belches EVAR.

They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick

by mikev on Sep 25, 2009 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you ever just drink raw eggs like Rocky?

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So as they are talking about the first round of the playoffs..Angels V Red Sox

Is it possible for both of them to lose?

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by wacchampions on Sep 25, 2009 8:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's a real problem

because I can’t just say, “Please, let FRod blow a bunch of leads.”

That Manny HR was fantasitc.

Fuentes just doesn’t inspire the same sense of disgust.

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Twice

"Chicks dig the long ball, although fat chicks will settle for warning track power" - Nick Diamond

by hero66 on Sep 25, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2ND TIME he goes right to the wall

Anybody have a shot of B-12…? Miggy sears by it

by bashbro89 on Sep 25, 2009 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

mark is "umphed" out, that's the max for him tonight, he needs to

start dropping his balls in front of Hunter.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope the A's will be a team that will run you to death

Like the Vikings or the Niners, even the Raiders, it’s all they got.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm okay with raining on their parade.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

E-Pat!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

son of a gun.... he did it.

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by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay! AK!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AK makes up for the boot earlier

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I WANT THE INSIDE THE PARK HOME RUN

Rajai

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

kid

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by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do a Barrel Roll

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AK pew-pew-pew!

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yet you don't question the third pew?

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

by Nico on Sep 25, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AK. Gun.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's Landon.

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by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pew = cheese?

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, that was supposed to be a reply to el capitan

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, of course not, i question those in the back

by raising my voice as it is they who have doubt in their faith.

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by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There you go Gio, there's your run.

Take us home.

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by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

how about something useful Cap

like my 401 K will double in value this year

by sirbed on Sep 25, 2009 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

okay

YOUR 401K WILL DOUBLE IN VALUE THIS YEAR

by ElQuesoCapitan on Sep 25, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Uh, 0x2 still equal 0

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amazing Deflection

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I heart signs.

Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy

by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2009 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's great bloom.

Thinking positive for once.

by ElQuesoCapitan on Sep 25, 2009 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woof!

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by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So now you like that movie?

I’m confused it changes everyday

by sirbed on Sep 25, 2009 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh oh mathis is kinda cute

i don’t want to say that about this team

by OakA'sHoney on Sep 25, 2009 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yay strickout

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by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looks like we have the GOOD Gio tonight

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by BERRYJO on Sep 25, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

check a re-run of Lost in Space

and they got a little wrestler named Little Gio in one of them…..that might have been with the Intergalactic Department Store too?

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by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's games always tend to run faster than other games

Kind of like Mussolini’s trains.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and Geranimo's Cadillac

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lavrentiy or Angel?

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by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

QOTM

There are differing opinions on me. According to Iglew "DFA is PT with a sense of humor. PT is DFA with introspective self-doubt. I like them both" but according to sirbed Im "The Stats Killer"

by designatedforassignment on Sep 25, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm getting the Custor oil out

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by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

finally some Angel f-'ups

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by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No error there?

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by BERRYJO on Sep 25, 2009 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not with this hometown scorer.

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by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sLOLegnA

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by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gio is teh sex so far

9 GB – 1 FB
0 BB/ 5 Ks

Me likey.
Also, I’ve noticed a handful of change ups. Yes pls.

Is this the real life-
Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-

by Daniel777 on Sep 25, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Statistically speaking, what is the point at which a pitcher becomes "teh sex"?

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's a new sabr stat, haven't you heard?

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Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-

by Daniel777 on Sep 25, 2009 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was a popup

Similar to that flyball that was hit in Oakland during Brett Anderson’s almost perfect game.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hehehehehehe

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber

by BERRYJO on Sep 25, 2009 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aussie rules is the most incomprehensible game ever.

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I would say WORST but same difference I guess.

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Is this just fantasy-
Caught in a landslide-
No escape from reality-

by Daniel777 on Sep 25, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Aussie Rules Football!!!!

so much fun. The rules are so discombobulated.

There are differing opinions on me. According to Iglew "DFA is PT with a sense of humor. PT is DFA with introspective self-doubt. I like them both" but according to sirbed Im "The Stats Killer"

by designatedforassignment on Sep 25, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for the reminder! It's on ESPN Classic!

I love footie!

As I understand it, each team is trying to kick the ball through the tall goalposts (a “goal”) or, failing that, between a tall post and one of the short ones (a “behind”). There’s no crossbar — you can roll the ball through if you like. You can run with the ball, as long as you touch the ball to the pitch or bounce it every so often (15 yards or so?), and you can pass it forward by kicking it or hitting it with your fist, like an underhand volleyball serve.

If you kick the ball forward and a teammate catches it before it bounces, it’s called a “mark” and your teammate can take a free kick from where he caught it.

Aside from that, you wear a tank top and have free reign to slam into an opponent pretty much whenever you want.

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Grand Final is on ESPN now (well my version of ESPN).

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

by OldhamA on Sep 25, 2009 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cuz there's one day in September...

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

by Nick on Sep 25, 2009 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Jack jack.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yesterday.

It was awesome!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why yes, yes it would.

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

two out hit plz, Staples

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You got it!!!

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber

by BERRYJO on Sep 25, 2009 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no kidding, it fell in.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Sep 25, 2009 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hooray for ducksnorts

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's are managing to find those holes

In the outfield like other teams have been doing all year. Must be frustrating if you’re the other guys.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dale!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GMTA!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dale!

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lol!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RUNZ!

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by Daniel777 on Sep 25, 2009 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

new garlic bread thread is open fo' bidness RIGHT HERE


RIGHT HERE

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why you godda do that when I'm hungry???

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds." Red Barber

by BERRYJO on Sep 25, 2009 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nom, nom, nom!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I so want to kick LAAOA ass here!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice, Gio!

Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22

by lynnzgal on Sep 25, 2009 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we're in the other thread, folks

link

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

by doctorK on Sep 25, 2009 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Joe Thorton

Lousy ventriloquist, so-so playoff hockey player

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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like signs.
Signs like me.
I think I’ll go and climb a tree.
And shout from the tops how joyfully,
That I love signs and they love me.

Wee.

Maybe you can find one made by Go F**k Yourself San Jose... -Poppy

by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2009 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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