Open Thread: Game 154 - A's @ Angeles Angels of Los Anaheim
by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 6:51 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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
Weaver almost looks normal with short hair.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Popout!
Pronounced in the French way (po-poo), just for skigurl.
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
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.
Nah they'll just give him a stake in the franchise.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
$234m according to an article dated 2006.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Bunting against Gio seems sort of unnecessary
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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.
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
That banner hurts - the Angels have owned the West. :-(
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
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
The LAAOA?
Looking forward to it.
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
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
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?
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.
GYMNASTICS!!!!!!
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
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
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
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
crap
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
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
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
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
What does that mean?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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?
$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.
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
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
They'll advertise that day a week after Oakland DFA's Adam Kennedy's hands.
Please remedy my confusion
and thrust me back to the day.
The silence of your seclusion
brings night into all you say.
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
Good time for a changeup here
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
yay strickout
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Does maternity leave only apply to mothers?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions
No, and why the hell are YOU asking?
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
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
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.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, okay.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Linky fail
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
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
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
Unfortunately, it descended too early
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
TWSS?
Please remedy my confusion
and thrust me back to the day.
The silence of your seclusion
brings night into all you say.
Eric Patterson is hitting .435 in his last nine games.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:41 PM PDT reply actions
Ricky Peters did that?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
C'mon Weaver, throw the ball home already.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
FAIL
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
Ray Fosse could do this.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
No, the video sucks. I watched this and then came across that one eventually.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
You have to like the local boys
.
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
Wasn’t Huey Lewis a politician from Louisiana that wanted to spread the wealth around?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
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
No, Huey Long was the defensive end that played for the Raiders.
Okay, now I’m kidding.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
Garlic bread is tasty
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
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
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.
We don’t talk baseball here.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
ruh roh
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
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?
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
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
What is it with sunflower seeds and baseball?
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Better than chaw
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
I actually have some of those.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Sunflower seeds or baseballs?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
i saw some visually wonderful games in april and may, but a's lost
i was sitting in the right field bleachers
Oh yeah? Where from, certainly not AN! :-P
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
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?
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
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.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Cool. Thanks.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Do players get a cut of loan deals the way they get a cut of transfer fees?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
But I suppose, in theory at least
they’re happy to go somewhere where they’ll actually play.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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).
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Can clubs "sub-let" players they've gotten on loan?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
Someone needs to hit Chone Figgins.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Great play Torii
asshole
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
That catch was so different from his complete fail in the ALDS against the A's a couple years ago
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Irritatingly he's a very very good player.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
that was highway robbery
easy inside the park HR for Rajai if Torii Hunter misses that one.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
Torri
Is like Vlad, can’t disrespect the guy for his hustle and ability.
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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
You can't disrespect Vlad's talent. Not so sure about his hustle though.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
I just hate the Twins
and all players associated with them, unless they’re Bert Blyleven or they played for the A’s.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Swingle by Swinky
"If Vin Mazzaro comes anywhere near me with shaving cream he’s gonna be coming away with a bloody stump" – Dallas Braden
That would have scored Rajai TWICE
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by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 25, 2009 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
hmmmm
Weaver getting smacked by tthe last 3 hitters, let’s have Kaptain Kust Kash this in, please.
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
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
yeah
I didn’t mean to kapitalize the kash
Hey, I just bought the team from Lew Wolff... who wants to play third?
by emperor nobody on Sep 25, 2009 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Cust may strike out a lot
But he’s due for a home run 20-30% of the time.
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HR please nao.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Dreamy? You must love Lincecum then.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
speakng of him i'm flicking back and forthe to the giants game to see him pitch...do they call him the freak
because of his hair?
Because he looks weird as hell when he pitches.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Because he's 5'10 and throws 94mph consistently.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
That was a pretty good changeup.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
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
*(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?
That was disappointing
Fortunately, I’ve made some more garlic bread.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Have you tried cheesy garlic bread?
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
no but I have tried cheesy garlic bread
but now that I have the recipe I can try Nick’s garlic bread.
Oh gosh!
Yummy and fattening! But so yummy!
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
And 45 minute walks along Shoreline.
I hear you!
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
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.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
L'aglio mi piace molto
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
All you's coming to the 10/4 tailgate, take note!
Hey, Raburn! YOU ever dive into the shallow end of a pool?--noava22
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
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
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
Jack in the Box?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
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
No, but I can’t cook and I’ve never given a massage.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Sep 25, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
never too much, i'm going to get a massage tonight and i probably have to give one
love massages, esp the neck, shoulders, and lower back
I LOVE ciabatta bread......
one of my favorite sandwiches is eggplant + Cheese on ciabatta.
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by BERRYJO on Sep 25, 2009 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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