Sunday, Random Sunday/Playoff Game Thread: Thinking Outside of the Box
by jeffro on Oct 10, 2010 2:00 AM PDT
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PrintHmmmm.... Watching these playoff threads, and games, has got me wishing there was a lot more Green and Gold (and sometimes Black) on the field.
Congratulations to Nick Swisher on advancing to the ALCS. The rest of those guys can bite me. Well, except for Curtis Granderson, cause he looks a lot like Burton Guster and Burton Guster is one half of my favorite TV duo.
Yesterday, I was all ready to say congratulations to the Rangers for moving on to the first ALCS in franchise history. Instead, I am just relegated to watching them try to close out the Rays today (10:07 AM in the Right Time Zone, TV: TBS, Radio: KNBR 1050). I will forever love Ron Washington and he deserves the champagne shower.
Also today, we have another old favorite taking on the Cross Bay Rivals in Atlanta (1:37 in the Right Time Zone, TV: TBS, Radio: KNBR 680 if you can stomach it). I usually have no rooting interest in games not involving the A's, but this one is hard. I'd love for my Uncle Larry to celebrate a trophy winning season by his beloved Giants, but I can't root against Huddy. Oh, the guilt!
Later we have the Reds trying to fend off elimination, at home, against the Phillies (4:07 in the Right Time Zone, on TNT, though it could be TBS now that Yankees finished the Twins). I'll be honest, I hate the Reds and want them to lose. Not just because of 1990, but because of all the praise lauded on the "Big Red Machine." There were two supposed apex predators in the baseball world in the early 70's. They only met head to head once. Much like the Orca is less feared than the White Shark, the Swinging A's get less respect than the Big Red Machine. Just like the Orca hunts (and eats) White Sharks, the A's won 3 World Series', including the only head to head match up of the two dominant clubs of the early 70's. All of Cincinnati should bow to G and G (and sometimes B) forever and always.
Speaking of the G and G (and sometimes B), there have been a lot of posts lately about how to make next year a "Year of the Ring" kind of year. There have been some good ideas put forth (and here)... but I got some random thoughts, too.
Really, the A's need to upgrade, at multiple positions, if they are going to do what Jake Taylor once suggested a fictional Indians team needed to do. I think we all, mostly, agree on that. How we get there... Well, it is fun to argue!
Some thoughts below the fold...
The one thing we all should have taken from Moneyball is not OBP, OPS, or any other similar stat. It wasn't how to scout or draft. It wasn't even how to exploit inefficient markets. It was much more basic. I'd say it this way, "To be better, one must be different. To be different and better, one must think better and differently."
The A's have chances to upgrade in several spots. I think mostly those spots are COF, 2B and 3B. They could also probably use an innings eater type at the back of the rotation. The approach the A's take to filling these spots is anybody's guess, but I imagine it will be some combination of buying low on "bounce back" players (formerly known in the MSM as "change of scenery" guys) and paying market value for guys coming off good years. While many are hankering for a free agent signing of the marquee variety, I would be just as content with trades for younger players who fit the bill.
A potential future:
2B- Why does everyone keep assuming the choices are Mark Ellis and his late season surge v. Orlando Hudson or trade for Dan Uggla. Did we all forget that Ellis was a Short Stop when Beane plucked him away from the Royals in the Johnny Damon/Cory Lidle/Ben Grieve fleecing?
I once thought Kelly Johnson might be a guy to check in on. Then WaddellCanseo argued that Johnson has a concrete glove, which is mostly true. I still think Kelly Johnson is a guy to check in on... but his teammate, Stephen Drew, is probably a better option. And the Dbacks tried to trade him once already. 4 seasons and 10.1 WAR as a Short Stop ain't bad, considering he earned more WAR season over season each of the last 3. If we just assume that Drew would have had the same UZR at 2B (which is probably underestimating his ability as SS is much harder than 2B) and adjust the positional portion of the RAR formula, Drew would have been a 4.4 WAR player, or one full win better than Ellis. Add to that the fact Ellis is entering the decline phase of his career. Drew on the upswing, and moving to 2B, is a better option than Ellis and for similar money. Plus Drew could be signed to a 3 year extension, buying out his final 2 arbitration years and first FA season.
To paraphrase Bill Walsh, "It is better to let a player go a year too early than a year too late."
But, the Diamondbacks won't just give Drew up. The A's would have to send multiple significant prospects in order to get him. Or be willing to eat a bad contract...
3B- From the same linked article above, if you want me to take Mark Reynolds as a rebound candidate, you better give me Drew. Enjoy Kouz. I'll throw in Mazzaro or Mortensen, your pick, and a couple low level prospects. Sure, Reynolds sucks with a glove on his hand. But he can hit line drives that take off in Oakland and land in Benicia. On a regular basis, too.
Sometimes you have to bet on a bounce back year, like say 2010's Aubrey Huff. Reynolds would definitely fall into that category.
"Wait," some might say. "Arizona is a hitter's paradise and these guys numbers are inflated as a result."
Using baseball-reference's BPF (Batting Park Factor), in 2010, Fenway Park, Dolphin's Stadium, Wrigley Field, Yankee Stadium, Coors Field, US Cellular Field, and Rangers Ballpark in Arlington were all better places to hit than Chase Field and it's 104 BPF. Meanwhile, Oakland was neutral. Exactly 100 on the BPF scale. I wouldn't expect Reynolds to go from a 40 HR type guy to a 15 HR type guy.
These two players combined could reasonably be expected to bring a net gain of 3 WAR. Or, more than the difference between the A's and Rangers in 2010.
OF- Color me crazy if you must, but Crush Carter shall be in Left and he will do fine. Coco in Center will suffice. I don't expect Werth in Right. I am not excited about Sweeney there either. I'd prefer a 3 headed monster of an outfield featuring Crisp, Crush, and Matt Kemp (provided Ned Coletti will give him up and all). The A's could have Rajai or Swingles as the defensive replacement, but not both.Why not both? Because Adam Rosales and Jeff Larish could provide adequate back up potential in the outfield, and infield.
I can't imagine that Matt Kemp will require a huge package to pry away from the Dodgers. Honestly, if he does after the season he just had then the Dodgers can keep him. But if Kemp came to the Bay Area, Coco, Rajai and Swooney all become expendable to some degree. From my perspective, those are the kind of moves Billy Beane should, and will, be looking to make. Gambles that can pay off in a big way and create roster flexibility.
We know Rajai's ceiling is about 3 WAR, but that we should expect more like 1. We know Sweeney is a defense heavy 4 WAR at peak, but we should expect a defense heavy 2 WAR. We know that Matt Kemp is an offense heavy, but defensively positive, 5 WAR at best and we should expect better than Rajai's ceiling. Roll those dice.
All of this speculation has me wanting to throw out a disclaimer: I don't expect these exact moves above to happen. Building a competitive team is a lot like solving a Rubik's Cube. There are many ways to spin the squares in order to get things to line up. I think these kind of moves are far more likely, and potentially much smarter, than throwing boatloads of money at Adrian Beltre, Jayson Werth or Carl Crawford.
Add a Rule 5 Innings eater, or corner outfielder with POP and there can be a subtle roster reboot that will make the A's a better team next year and beyond. A big free agent acquisition would be great, but the A's are more than one declining player away from being dominant and I want dominant.
In closing, I'd just say... watch for things flying under the radar, they are the likely path to a 2011 champagne bath.
Enjoy the action today. Go Phillies!
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The A's may be 3 WAR behind the Rangers in the lineup
but they’re also nearly 5 WAR behind in pitching. Even if you don’t subscribe to Fangraphs numbers, simple Pythagorean had the A’s 6 games back. Actually records had them 9 back. I find it very hard to prescribe to the notion that minor fixes can get the A’s to contention. And they need to contend soon or they’ll miss their window.
Stephen Drew isn’t going anywhere with the season he had. Although if the A’s could trade Cahill and Pennington for him, I might consider it and I think the DBacks might as well. Even then, while I’m not a huge fan of Cahill nor Pennington, it might be too much for too little of an upgrade.
I absolutely think they should be very opportunistic this offseason. If Drew or Reynolds or Kemp is cheap, they absolutely need to take advantage. But the A’s desperately need to add talent at little expense. To me, that means free agency rather than counting on a one-sided trade. The A’s have the resources to add one major piece this offseason and they need to use those resources. They’re simply short on talent right now and I don’t see postseason glory until quite a bit more is added.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
Yeah
I wanted to go into pitching, WAR for each starting staff and WPA for relievers, but I just plain ran out of time.
Good points and I don’t disagree. The A’s need to upgrade in several of places, if most of the off season budget goes to Adrian Beltre, as an example, I don’t see how they do it.
It's worse than that
Not only are the A’s way behind in the major leagues, they’re way behind in minor league talent too. The Rangers can expect to improve greatly in the next season or two, especially on the pitching end. (I’m still convinced that Derek Holland is a future ace.) The A’s players are essentially (minor improvements from individual players here and there notwithstanding) as good as they’re ever going to get.
It’s a very bad situation.
"We don't want our people to be preoccupied with seminude, crazy men jumping up and down who are chasing an inflated object," said Sheik Mohamed Osman Arus, head of operations for the Hizbul Islam insurgent group.
Martin Perez and Holland will both improve the rotation.
What we’re asking is for people to stop pretending that ipse dixit counts as a "source." When you make a claim about baseball, you should be willing to put some reasonable amount of effort into explaining why it’s correct if someone asks you to. That’s basic respect for the other poster. - PT
by designatedforassignment on Oct 10, 2010 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
There is no reason to suspect that Drew, Reynolds and/or Kemp will be cheap trade targets
The monster at the end of this blog.
Can't argue there
But they are rumored to be available (probably not Drew but the others) and if they are available it’s always possible they like some A’s player more than they should. That’s why I say the A’s need to be opportunistic. It really is going to take a fuckin’ A trade to get enough talent on the A’s next season.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
Please, no more NL players
The NL is an inferior league with inflated numbers, you cannot keep making the same mistake and expecting a different result. It is no different than taking a Fenway hitter and expecting him to duplicate his numbers in Oakland, doesn’t happen.
In most instances a pitcher in Oakland will always look better than he is, the same is true in reverse with a hitter from another team.
Really...
It’s that simple?
Is that why Kouzmanoff had more WAR this year in Oakland?
Is that why Crosby went from sucking in the AL to sucking in NL? I mean, if the NL is inferior, shouldn’t we expect a boost from AL scrubs when moving to the NL?
I think, while the AL is a better league, the difference between the two leagues is greatly overstated.
Woah. Wait.
Kouzmanoff had a better year this season?
Just how bad was he in San Diego?!
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
To the contrary, Kouz's WAR was weighted rather extreme with UZR
He had his absolute worst season at the plate coupled with his best season with the glove. The AL→NL switch for hitting&pitching isnt something that just any player can conquer. Lifetime NL pitchers are almost always worse in the AL as are lifetime NL hitters when they switch leagues.
The greats will always be great, no matter what (Mig-Cab), but there’s simply too many Pat Burrells around to not think the difference is overstated.
No, it doesn't.
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/is-the-al-really-superior/
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/is-the-al-really-superior-part-2/
http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/is-the-al-really-superior-part-3/
For the millionth time, you can’t point to a few cases of anecdotal evidence to prove something this huge. The AL is better, certainly. But it’s not so much better as to make NL players look like AAAA guys after a league switch.
Meh, there's so many admitted flaws in those articles.
And I think what i’m talking about is slightly different, I’m talking about lifetime NLers, who have been around at least 6 years, who make the move to the AL and stink, ala Pat Burrell (SSS be damned, did he not look like a AAAA player with the Rays?). Im not talking about younger players whos talent level has not yet reached its ceiling and we wouldnt know otherwise ala CarGo.
I think its easy: the DH. Pitchers in the AL moving to the NL are going to have better raw numbers because theres a sub 400 OPS hitter in every single lineup. Likewise, lifetime NL pitchers grow accustomed to getting that “free out” once or twice every time through the lineup and when suddenly faced with the Yankees, dont look like big leaguers anymore. When an AL hitter faces this less weathered pitcher (for lack of a better word) they can take advantage.
I think, what you imply slightly, is that there is a middle ground here and it has to do with the individual player, not the league. The NL isnt a AAAA league, but there are more AAAA players playing in it. If I get bored enough I will do a literal player by player rundown over the last 5 years or so this winter sometime just to put an end to this or show what I mean.
But statistically speaking
Any player who switches leagues after already playing the bulk of their career in the other league, should have a natural decline anyway. Because players decline after the age of 28, unless they are Bonds, McGwire, Sosa, etc.
For every Pat Burrell, there is a Vladimir Guerrero. When Vlad switched leagues his wOBA fell through the floor… .418 to .414.
There's so many admitted flaws in that article series
because MGL did that on purpose. He tried several different directions and methods of looking at the issue, and then for transparency, discussed the strengths and weakness of each of those methods. The end result? The NL is indeed worse, but not by the margin you imply.
And yes, you’re right in that pitchers usually receive a stats boost from jumping to the NL, because of the pitcher. But that doesn’t change a pitcher’s talent level, much like moving from San Diego to Cincinnati would change stats but not talent. But your theory that pitchers in the NL get their growth stunted from facing a pitcher everyday? That’s absurd.
Let's not forget the A's beat the BRM without Reggie.
Gene Tenace FTW!
But yeah, when you read/hear about the top teams of the ’70’s it usually goes like this:
Reds
Yankees
A’s
Also, nice to see someone else rooting for Ron Washington to win and for the Reds to lose, and who cares what our reasons are, right? As for Uncle Larry, can’t we just convert him instead?
I'm here to talk about the past.
My Uncle Kevin (brother of Larry)
Used to spin bed time stories to my brother and I abut the majesty of Gene Tenance.
He passed on his hatred of the Reds, ha.
Geno was the greatest.
I remember sitting through a long double-header with the A’s being shut out in both games (by Chicage, I think), but tenace hit homeruns in the 9th inning of each game to make us feel a little better. From that moment on, my high school friends and I were fans of his for life. He never got the respect he deserved, but check out his lifetime OPS sometime, and you’ll be amazed.
by Flamethrower on Oct 10, 2010 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
much as I loved Coco when healthy in CF (except his arm)
I really don’t think the A’s can afford to assume that he will be healthy enough to play most of the 2011 season. If that’s the case the A’s definitely need to have an additional CF’er on their roster, with the understanding that he will be getting lots of playing time.
I guess that's where Rajai/Sweeney come in?
I’m not sure if investing in another plus centerfielder is a worthwhile use of cash.
Yeah, I agree
Sweeney makes a perfect backup outfielder (I don’t think the A’s paying Rajai 3MM in arb is a good idea either)
Needs moar dingerz and moar Josh Donaldson.
Sweeney's health is also an issue
He’s had problems with both knees for years, even though he’s only 25. His right knee was operated on, but he’s still trying to avoid surgery on the left one.
by OaklandSi on Oct 10, 2010 11:47 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions
minor point
let’s cut ties with Larish – what value does he really have except as AAA filler? gotta be a better IF / OF bench player out there
Thanks for the reminder about the major lesson of Moneyball!
I like Larish
In no particular order:
He has a mullet.
He has awesome plate discipline.
He has a quick, yet powerful, stroke.
For these three reasons, he reminds me of Matt Stairs. He needs to work on the beer gut, though.
Yeah
I had hope for the guy, but he clearly a back up 1B or corner outfielder with a glove on his hand. He can DH a bit.
He won’t be taking at bats from Barton, Carter or Cust.
Larish, or Conor Jackson?
They fill similar roles
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 10, 2010 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Will you be making similar endorsements of:
The Matt’s; Carson and Watson. Surely they will lead this team to greatness next to Larish?
No mullets, no endosrement
And where did I say Larish will lead the team to greatness? I mentioned him as a versatile bench player.
Guilty
I was using hyperbole. I find it frustrating waiver claims like Larish making our roster…..just irk me.
I agree with you
For the team to go to the next step, guys like Larish are either gone or have small roles to play. Hell, most of the starters from this past season fit that bill.
agree on Larish
If he is on the team next year there is no improvement. The guy is a part time back up and with Rosales back there is no need for him.
Hey jeffro, question:
What makes you suppose Chris Carter uses phrases like “ain’t” and “much love?” Any basis to this or just racial profiling on your Sunday?
Thanks,
Ryan
Oakland Athletics * St. Bonaventure Bonnies * Green Bay Packers * Buffalo Sabres * New York Knicks
ZOMG, you're black!!!!!
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The day hasn't truly begun until I've had my Tom Berenger reference
"I've made a huge little mistake." - G.O.B.
Good luck
It may be different, it may be the same, at least I have $10 the Raiders put the win on the board yes.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 10, 2010 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
True fans watch even if they don't expect their team to win
And you are a true fan.
Lazy procrastinating slobs, on the other hand, sit in the middle of a dirty messy house with many deadlines to deal with and a beautiful sunny day outside, and watch baseball teams they don’t care a thing about. Oh, nice hit, Tampa!
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions
That sounds pathetic
Now back to jumping over my dirty clothes pile to watch my Breaking Bad DVR
"-i never said half the things i said." --Yogi Berra
It's not like Mariano Rivera needs more money, is it?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Snippets and oddities from 2011
March – May
In which we learn that Chris Carter is the Dark Lord of Destruction, leaving only torn-off baseball covers and weeping pitchers in his wake. And I don’t mean regular weeping. I’m talking the chest-hitching-can’t-catch-your-breath bawling that little kids do. That kind of weeping. His reign of terror stops only when he takes a personal day to respond to the prayers of his pagan followers to smite their enemies (he does). Upon his return the AL Central retires.
June – August
Despite the horror of Cthulhu Carter’s sublime rule, the A’s are still only winning 4-3 each game. But hey; wins. In any event, Billy Beane decides to make a splash. And to make up for not doing much of anything in 2010, he wants to make sure it’s a big splash. So during the first game after the All-Star break, the A’s trot out former Athletic great and current Hall of Famer Cap Anson. Despite the pungent odor, Anson is a hit both on and off the field. He becomes a presence in the locker room as well after Sithlord Carter cures Anson’s blatant racism with one intimidating glare. Seeing the type of success the dead can have, Hollywood begins the thawing of Jim Nabors.
September – Early October
Content with having won the AL West in mid-March, the A’s take the last month of the season off to rest for the playoffs. Daric Barton spends most of this time eating gallons of ice cream and watching Benny and Joon on repeat. He doesn’t tell anyone about this.
ALDS: The Yankees
After dismantling the aging Agents of Entitlement on the field in a 3-game sweep, the A’s busy themselves with addressing all of the crimes the Yankees have committed against humanity. Derek Jeter is made to listen to all of the sports talk pap and fluff pieces about himself until he is driven mad and renounces his droogs altogether. Alex Rodriguez is beaten mercilessly with magazines featuring his likeness on their covers until it is discovered that Rodriguez is enjoying this. Then he is just regular beaten. With hands and stuff.
ALCS: The Angels
The A’s look upon their quivering foe before them. They look upon the Angels. And they laugh. The Revenge Tour continues.
World Series
Canceled by ESPN, which has become disgusted with having to report on something other than the Yankees, Red Sox, or Tim Tebow. Denied the simple pleasure of a world championship, A’s fans must once again be content with being smarter than everyone else.
And better looking. That, too.
"I've made a huge little mistake." - G.O.B.
by Joey C. on Oct 10, 2010 10:49 AM PDT reply actions 11 recs
Turning it green with pleasure
"Good thing you can't hit, otherwise everybody would hate you"
– H.J.S., my ex coach (while drunkenly talking to me during a team visit to a strip joint)
This is amazing.
Alex Rodriguez is beaten mercilessly with magazines featuring his likeness on their covers until it is discovered that Rodriguez is enjoying this. Then he is just regular beaten. With hands and stuff.
I love you.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Jed Lowrie??
Could we swoop in and get him on the cheap as a backup for infield use? The guy can hit lefties very well and plays good defense but has no position with the redsox. Could we offer a Josh Donaldson and maybe throw in Mortenson for him? Sox need catching and starting pitching. Along with Rosales it would give the A’s a very strong bench and a backup plan if Ellis leaves.
That's nice, but I would prefer to think of it as Scott Hatteberg Day
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions
I did consider mentioning Hattie.
They can share the honor. Hattebarton? Daricberg? Hattedale?
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 10, 2010 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Stapledad?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
Its Ziggys Bday today as well
What we’re asking is for people to stop pretending that ipse dixit counts as a "source." When you make a claim about baseball, you should be willing to put some reasonable amount of effort into explaining why it’s correct if someone asks you to. That’s basic respect for the other poster. - PT
by designatedforassignment on Oct 10, 2010 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, the eerie felling of A's v Yankees 2001 sweeps through the Ballpark at Arlington
by jeffro on Oct 10, 2010 11:25 AM PDT via mobile reply actions
The A's were felled too.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
Anyone need anything from the store?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Chicken Winggggs
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 10, 2010 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
Okay, I'm back
You want the lemon pepper or the teriyaki?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions
i went earlier, thanks
water, detergent, wheat thins.
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for October = thinking next year will be ActA'sber.
So, MLB.com claims to have the Braden video up talking about Halladay's no no.
But it just links to Ken Rosenthal takling about the Reds. Of course.
That guy from Desperate Housewives just hit a HR!
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
GO RAYS! Woot.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Oh, crap.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
for VLAD.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
0-2
one more of those curves, bur farther outside
!#%&$#@&%&% antioxidants! - pam
by cuppingmaster on Oct 10, 2010 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Woot.
Again.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
HA! did you see Sonnnanstine mocking the antlers?
!#%&$#@&%&% antioxidants! - pam
by cuppingmaster on Oct 10, 2010 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Nooooo!
damnit.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Tough luck
Pay more attention next time
"Good thing you can't hit, otherwise everybody would hate you"
– H.J.S., my ex coach (while drunkenly talking to me during a team visit to a strip joint)
I was doing my hair.
/girl
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Is there a gif of this?
I really, really want to see it (and it probably should be giffed anyway)
Needs moar dingerz and moar Josh Donaldson.
I wish
It was right after Vlad’s K. It’ll be on the replay later I’m sure
!#%&$#@&%&% antioxidants! - pam
by cuppingmaster on Oct 10, 2010 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
This Rays Rangers rivalry
Shaping up to be a classic.
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Damn you Nelson Cruz.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Losing 5-1 really is much the same as losing 5-0
The Rays need to nip this in the bud, though.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Stripey socks!!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
it's been done before. (yep, spits)
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for October = thinking next year will be ActA'sber.
How many pitchers has TB burned through?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Only three
"Good thing you can't hit, otherwise everybody would hate you"
– H.J.S., my ex coach (while drunkenly talking to me during a team visit to a strip joint)
And Choate is LOOGY, anyway
"Good thing you can't hit, otherwise everybody would hate you"
– H.J.S., my ex coach (while drunkenly talking to me during a team visit to a strip joint)
I see that Tampa finally remembered that they were the best team in the AL this season
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Psst. David. The camera with the red light is the one that's on right now.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Blargh. Ate lunch too fast.
Kind of sucks about the Braves losing their closer.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
What a homer cameraman fail
Murphy just hit a fly ball, and camera centered first on second deck, then on first, and then finally on Joyce catching the ball about 30 ft short of the warning track
"Good thing you can't hit, otherwise everybody would hate you"
– H.J.S., my ex coach (while drunkenly talking to me during a team visit to a strip joint)
Glenn Kuiper must be wroking it.
Rajai Davis is quicker than a long-tailed cat in a room full of rocking chairs.
oh, damn, while heading down the channels to TNThd
I missed Madonna’s Truth or Dare concert.
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for October = thinking next year will be ActA'sber.
She is still alive?
"Good thing you can't hit, otherwise everybody would hate you"
– H.J.S., my ex coach (while drunkenly talking to me during a team visit to a strip joint)
evidently......i see references to her while waiting in line at grocery store on the magazines.
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for October = thinking next year will be ActA'sber.
what's the T shirt with the hand?
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for October = thinking next year will be ActA'sber.
Is that the Antler sign the Rangers make after hitting a big fly?
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Rays win!
Now, go Braves, then later, go Reds!
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Oh, gross -- the Chop.
I’m rooting for Tim, but I’m not rooting for those stupid Braves fans.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Booing Buster Posey
Stay classy, Braves fans.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
I don't think he was out, but whatev.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Fair enough.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
that was a terrible slide
he overslid with his right hand and they tagged his left.
!#%&$#@&%&% antioxidants! - pam
by cuppingmaster on Oct 10, 2010 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
HAHAHAHAHAHA
1st quarter nearly complete in Oakland:
Chargers 117 yards, Raiders 24 yards
Raiders have blocked two punts, one for a safety and the other for a TD
Chargers have fumbled twice deep in Raider territory.
12-0 Raiders.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
so THAT's where everyone is.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
The choice is completely clear to me.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
but you don't like football.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
true enough.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I'm rooting for every Tomahawk Chopper to break there right arms and permanently lose their voices
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
There's people in the postseason besides Huddy?
NGL, I want a Rays/Braves WS. With all my heart.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Damn.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Long drive to RCF by Fontenot
Heyward got his glove on the ball but it came out when he hit the wall.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Heyward smashed into the wall trying to catch the ball
Spent a long time on the ground, long delay while they decided he could keep playing.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the A's trainer is taking a vacay over to Bravesland.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Listening on radio
was that deep enough to be Hayward’s play in normal circumstances?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Unfortunately, to Hayward it was probably
Conrad: “I got it!”
Heyward: “Which one?”
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Let's hope he doesn't suck at running
‘cuz I’m gonna be chasing him down the street with RAAAGE.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
WHY ARE YOU WRECKING THIS FOR HUDDY?
I WILL WRECK YOUUUUUUUU.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Tradition
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I can hear the ghost of Keith Foulke's blown saves echoing over the field.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I love the way this announcer says Sanchez.
I hate the way TBS broadcasts every game.
A's Fan in Sweden
"Some of us know him as the a-hole who piled into Ray Fosse in an All-Star game (it's why Ray is the way he is folks)" - OptimistPrime
There is a point where your team should just boot you for fail.
GODDAMN YES. TIMMY HUDSON WILL TAKE CARE OF THIS SHIT FOR HIMSELF BECAUSE YOU ALL SUCK AND HUDDY DOESN’T NEED ANY OF YOU.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Conrad is al kind of FAIL....but Huddy is well - WONDERFUL!!
CT ..."he’s not just an asshat with a mic" - cuppingmaster
LOL BROOKS CONRAD.
i see the braves went drinking last night.
Needs moar dingerz and moar Josh Donaldson.
"Nice play by Hudson! The Athletic Tim Hudson made the play and then went sprawling down the 1B line!"
That’s how the Braves’ radio PXP guy described the bunt pop-up. But he many not have capitalized the word “Athletic”…
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I miss Hudson so much that my heart hurts whenever I see him.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
That red does nothing for him
Green and white and grey and gold — much more becoming.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
It's very true.
The A’s dark green really looks fabulous on most people, compared to these crazy orange-y reds everyone is so fond of.
The A’s home whites just made him look so… badass. And the tightness of his pants was certainly helpful.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
So goodass, not badass
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
you should see a doctor.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
So I see part one of my fail prediction of the Rangers has come true,
They looked so scared when Tampa got up off the floor yesterday….silly, stupid chair-throwers—the post-season is for real teams.
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A Rangers' loss in game 5 would definitely take the sting out for the Twins fans
and for me. Rangers-NYY = Nick not enjoying much of the ALCS.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
shit, don't worrry.
The stink of fail is strong on the chair-throwers.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I know you hate the Phils and Philly fans
I live across the river from Philly now, and I root for the Phils in this kind of situation. I don’t like Phila fans much, but this is an obsessive football town, and anything that pulls these folks into being bigger baseball fans than football fans is fine with me. Plus, I don’t really hate any of their key players.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yay Rangers! Boo Redskins (Stupid Packers)! Go Braves! Boo Giants! Go Raiders! Boo Chargers!
Ok, that’s about all.
If anybody asks, I'm not here.
I'm never here.
The Redskins won?
They look half decent? Well, that’s new.
Needs moar dingerz and moar Josh Donaldson.
Yeah Packer D just started dropping like flies and lost two tight ends
If anybody asks, I'm not here.
I'm never here.
by harensheir15 on Oct 10, 2010 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Soon it will be time for me to go cook some dinner
Actually, it’s probably that time now.
Sausages and this sweet potato recipe.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm not gonna guarantee that it's going to look like that!
Actually, I’m cooking it with mini-sweet potatoes I bought from a really great organic stand at our town’s farmer’s market. So I won’t be peeling them, just cleaning and cutting them. And it’ll look different.
Anyhoo, better get to work on this. I’ll be back later!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Not necessarily look
moreso the ingredients are all things I enjoy.
Needs moar dingerz and moar Josh Donaldson.
Also listening to former a
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
...to former Athletic Don Sutton on ATL's radio PXP.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
The rout is on in Oakland
Now 14-12 Chargers. Raiders have no offense, and just gave up a touchdown after giving the Chargers an extra series by roughing the punter. Raiders are lucky they aren’t down by 4 TDs right now.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
So the Raiders basically still have the same problem. They have no QB...
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
and no offensive line
A problem that could’ve been addressed had they drafted a left tackle (cough-cough Michael Oher) last season.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
who did they draft instead, drk?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
oh right, him.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
It can't be......
Is he……Could he be…….gulp …….Turtle man?
If anybody asks, I'm not here.
I'm never here.
by harensheir15 on Oct 10, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Braves are dropping like flies
And by flies, I mean pop-ups to Brooks Conrad.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
We should go after Juan Uribe this offseason
He already would be a True Athletic.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
If McCovey were in charge of the trades
they’d give us Uribe and Sandoval for the “Ket-tle corn” vendor.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Never gets old
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I think I'd like it more if
1. I weren’t a distant cousin of the panda.
2. Equally distracted by delicious, sly and clever Oddyseus cake.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I believe he won that game with a walk-off HR
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Hey everyone, let's start a vineyard with Giants fan/dickface!\
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Oh, Ankiel. You can be forgiven for anything after that last game.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Woo, Rays! I'm glad we get a Game 5.
Game 5s are fun. Except if you were the A’s in the early ‘00s. But let’s not talk about that.
We didn't bring that up.
Hey Shoes.
Been too long.
If anybody asks, I'm not here.
I'm never here.
by harensheir15 on Oct 10, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I just can't help it.
Every time the playoffs come around, memories of ALDS’s past come flooding back.
Fortunately that also includes Game 1 in ’03 (Rrrrrramon!) and the sweep in ’06. Happy times.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 10, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Marco! Scutaro!
There, that oughta last you for a while.
If anybody asks, I'm not here.
I'm never here.
by harensheir15 on Oct 10, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
When I went out to get lunch
I was thinking about how warm it was, and remembering that one excessively hot series against the Yankees. My friends and I had seats in the left field bleachers and the two of us who are particularly sensitive to heat spent the first inning in our seats, the second inning standing in line for lemonade, the third and fourth innings sitting on the cool concrete of the bleacher concourse drinking our lemonades and watching the game on the monitors, the fifth inning back in our seats, the sixth inning in line for the ladies’ room, the seventh inning getting more cold drinks, and the eighth and ninth innings in our seats. For the second game, I think we had to park over on the other side of the freeway so we missed the first three innings and just went directly to the cool concrete portion of the day.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Avoid Madelines today.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
because of that song by ups?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree. I liked that song before they ruined it.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
i kept googling the group ups, even 'fine song by ups" and nothing.
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for October = thinking next year will be ActA'sber.
heck of a play
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for October = thinking next year will be ActA'sber.
huddy has some of the looks of what would be a miniature matt holliday
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for October = thinking next year will be ActA'sber.
2nd trending topic on Twitter: Brooks Conrad.
That’s when you know you’ve made it. And sometimes, it’s not a good thing.
Looking at the tweets that pop up
this one is great:
“Brooks Conrad… Georgian for Pablo Sandoval.” JM #sfgiants
Needs moar dingerz and moar Josh Donaldson.
I would not mind seeing the Gnats tatoo his ass, only to have their bullpen blow the game
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
hopefully soon, the tv ad with the little wimp, Parker, should go away
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for October = thinking next year will be ActA'sber.
Come on, help Huddy out.
Does he have to do this all alone?
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
1 baserunner so far...on a walk!
somebody buy’em a hit.
If anybody asks, I'm not here.
I'm never here.
by harensheir15 on Oct 10, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
You'd think that for $126 million, you could at least get yourself a spot on the playoff roster.
If anybody asks, I'm not here.
I'm never here.
by harensheir15 on Oct 10, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
More former A's: Ron Gant doing an ad for a roofing company on the ATL radio broadcast
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I love Ron Gant. He was ugly.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweet potato update:
halfway through cooking. Smell awesome.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I love sweet potato. He was ugly.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
wp, drk!
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Does it feel as if someone took a vacuum cleaner to the lining of your nose and sinuses?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
or to my brain...
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
nothing, but I just took a shower and it was very, very interesting.
Much more interesting than a shower has any right to be.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Evidently, Turner Field isn't sold out for tomorrow's game
Radio broadcast really pushing hard for ticket sales.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
They had something on the scoreboard too, apparently
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
{sob}
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Good one!
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
@Kyli - I guess Timmy DOES have to do it all himself!
CT ..."he’s not just an asshat with a mic" - cuppingmaster
As stupid as giving the unholy trinity of BA/HR/RBI as the offensive stats
It’s even stupider when they give these for the division series.
And yay Huddy.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Jim Powell, Braves' PXP guy just interrupted Sutton
before that pitch and said, “I say Hudson breaks up the no-no right here.”
2 seconds later, single by Timmeh.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I, for one, would never have predicted that Justin Lehr would be discussed during a playoff game.
Just shows that every time you watch a game, you see/hear something new.
Crud!
If anybody asks, I'm not here.
I'm never here.
by harensheir15 on Oct 10, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I'm sad in LA and get to watch the Strangeness of the Raiders
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Wait, who said they were in love with the woman at the end of the Juke commercial?
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Hey, isn't this the seventh-inning stretch?
Aren’t we supposed to be watching Ted Turner’s great-niece’s former babysitter sing “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” while the announcers keep reverential silence?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
I love you.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
EM, both DrK and me love you.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you!
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Bob Brenley helped me with my purchases the last time I was at Ace Hardware.
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So basically, Jonathan Sanchez has become Cliff Lee
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He has been very good, especially late in the season
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
apparently.
that seems to be a recurring theme throughout baseball this season. In unrelated news, I think MLB finally got rid of PEDs in baseball.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Do not want
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree completely
There are some fool writers (based back east, of course) who will downgrade Posey since he didn’t start the season in the majors.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
And I'm not sure how it could be his fault that Bochy and Sabean wanted Molina back
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
They might have for the rest of this season
Molina will be a free agent after the Rangers lose on Tuesday.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
I'm really annoyed by this teach-baby-to-read ad
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
um, fail.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon Bochy, you know you want to go the the 'pen
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
LOL - Braves fan wearing a YANKEES SUCK shirt
And Brooks Conrad continues to suck at baseball.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Guide description for tonight's episode of The Simpsons:
“Marge and Bart spend the day at the amusement park, where former MLB manager Mike Scioscia gives Bart advice.”
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
So I hate Meg and I've only been here three months. I'm sorry, California.
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[sigh]
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions
not hard to make bro
2 avocados, 1 tomato (seeded), 1/2 a red onion, a little cilantro, lime juice, 2 jalapenos (optional) and a 2 or 3 cloves of garlic. stir, stir, stir
Whoo hooo!
Let’s hear it for the former A’s!!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
Romo might want to shave after this game.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Aw. Eric Hinske is so happy.
I like the playoffs because they all get so excited all the time. it’s fun.
mad enough to eat his own boogers.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
He looked so sad.
I still don’t like seeing any players sad.
Unless they’re the Yankees or the Angels or the Red Sox.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 10, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
going soft on me, dhoes.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
it's the meds, plus I'm trying to give everyone text updates and watch
Red Zone on the interwebs….um, completely legally, of course.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Hinske
Out of nowhere has been on World Series teams.
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How many thus far?
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
2
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 10, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
3 in a row, apparently.
Red Sox, Rays, Yankees. (According to the TBS TV guy.)
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 10, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Ahh
I meant he’s won 2.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 10, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Former A crushing Giants?
YeS!
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
Much better when he's with the Braves than when he's with the slegnA
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
God, there's that Braves warchant thingy
Ugh. Thank god A’s fans have never done anything that bad.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
We invented the Wave
we are that bad
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
The wave is really stupid and annoying
but it’s not actively offensive the way that warchant thing and the “tomahawk chop” are.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
The Wave isn't racist
but it doesn’t have any merchandising value, so I’m sure the Braves prefer it.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
The winner of this game will likely win the series
Can they hold on?
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
Unless the Gnats want to start an elimination game with a 21-yr-old rookie
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Maybe they should have left Barry on the roster after all
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd agree, except that Zito has been unable to get anybody out as of late
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Judging by his picture on mlb.com's Gameday
Craig Kimbrel is about 12 years old.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
well, he looks like he's about to cry like a 12 year old.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
He looks younger than Cahill.
And that’s saying something.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 10, 2010 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
His wife beats him.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
He's too cool for school, shoes!
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
needed that two point conversion, tho....
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry what was that? All I heard was "team that destroyed the A's baseball field"
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
ppppfffttt.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
then he remembered that he's a singles hitter
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Get out
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
That no closer thing can hurt the Braves
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It only has to help them for 2 more games
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
Damnit this better be a Giant Tease
If they win we’ll never hear the end of it… till the NLCS
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
Chargers can take all the time they need
Just have to hold on to the ball.
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oh god damnit
Giants tie the game, and the Braves get hurt AGAIN
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
Crap
Terrible call by Braves’ PXP guy. I know it’s bad for the Braves, but he called it like a single in the 6th inning of a game in June.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think I just lip-read Lincecum saying "Fuck yeah!" again
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
in fairness, it's the pot.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Shouldn't he just lie back on the bench and say "awesome, dude"?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
he did right after.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I think his exact words would be, "Hey bud, let's party!"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Forget lip-reading - I heard it on that last replay
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
NL.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
yup.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
TD was stupid
Take a knee on the return and you can virtually run the clock out
still, was awesome.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
TD RAIDERS- MAYBE!
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
Tuck rule.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
IT'S GOOD! The TD, not the tuck rule.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
FFFFFFFFFFFFAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIILLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL
BROOKS
CONRAD
SUCKS
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
That was quite the epic fail game by Mr. Conrad.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Conradfail X3
He’s lucky Charlie Finley doesn’t own the Braves.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
So if the Braves end up losing this game, it has to be those ugly ass unis.
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At least Buckner's play was on a ball with some wicked spin
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Lauren Conrad could be playing
And it’d be more attractive.
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I don't know if he had a lot of alternatives, but yeah
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Phone call, what happened?
Braves choke?
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
Hard ground ball right to, and through, un-Brooks Conrad
Brooks Robinson wants his name back, by the way.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
you mean the two injured guys and the one normally injured guy?
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
God damn I hate the Giants
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
by Zonis on Oct 10, 2010 4:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
stupid baseball should not be rewarded, though.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Honestly, these two games --
maybe the worst 2B defense I’ve ever seen by a player.
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
I mean three games, 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
Ever heard of a guy named D'Angelo Jiminez?
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
Who dan mentioned like two posts down....
Eh, my mention is higher up.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
Wow. Poor Brooks Conrad.
This isn’t nice, to put a guy with not too much talent in such an important game.
He'll be lucky to make it out of the city alive.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions
coughjeremygiambigilherediacough
"Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man got to be common." - Satchel Paige
ack.
Bad danbot. Don’t mention such things.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 10, 2010 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Heyward is hitless this series
except for this homerun in this ab.
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
If I were a Braves fan, I'd tear apart Turner Field if Conrad starts tomorrow's game
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
You know, I'm a little old to have jumped on the Conan bus,
but his promos are consistently funny.
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Braves announcers ripping Wilson's beard
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
What are those loud sounds I hear coming from the Arkansas area?
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
This is how I feel right now
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
Well, Freddy Sanchez is very good at defense, either
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Braves won't need a bullpen if they can walkoff
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And the series is over...
well crap
"I wanted to see how much my computer programming skills had improved since the last time I was arrested." - octopus virus
um, the Giants are up, 2-1.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I cannot remember a playoffs where the strikezone was so horrible across the board.
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Umpire Quality in general
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 10, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I might choke something tonight
"Ain't no man can avoid being born average, but there ain't no man got to be common." - Satchel Paige
You'll be in company with conrad....
he needed the heimlich!
CT ..."he’s not just an asshat with a mic" - cuppingmaster
ewww
Well, I can guarantee I won’t be listening to KNBR on the way to work tomorrow morning
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
WHOOOOO!!!
Who was it that had a bet on the game?
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
Yeah - I'm impressed
I expected them to fold up like a cheap newspaper when the Chargers took the lead. Instead, they won it with good play in the 4th quarter, just like a good team should do.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
The Sharks lost yesterday
OH WAIT, SAN JOSE ISN’T PART OF THE BAY AREA
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
It is quite posh and not really deserving of my A's.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions
You can catch up
A Free Preview of all the hot NHL Center Ice Action
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 10, 2010 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Kings and Warriors preseason later tonight
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That is the answer to the question, "What could possibly be less interesting than a regular season Kings-Warriors game"
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
I have been robbed of my rightful schadenfreude
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
this
I gonna go pick around in my former front lawn and contemplate a Gnats/Phillies NLCS
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Um, no way that team beats this team.
The Giants have just ran into a team that wants to lose more than they do.
The Phillies don’t have that problem, neither do the Yankees. The higher they rise, the greater the fall.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Cox overmanaged his way to defeat
Craig Kimbrel has 45 strikeouts in like 22 innings this season. A walk doesn’t hurt you.
Why on earth would you lift him just to play lefty/righty? Even if he manages to give up a hit, you’ve got the lefty for extra innings. Terrible decisionmaking.
"We don't want our people to be preoccupied with seminude, crazy men jumping up and down who are chasing an inflated object," said Sheik Mohamed Osman Arus, head of operations for the Hizbul Islam insurgent group.
Cox had a call in to Bobby Geren. Bobo advised him to play the lefty/righty matchups.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Cox has managed pretty terribly all series
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 does that name sound familiar...?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions
you ready to friend me yet?
You’ve seen pictures of me. I’m a big polar bear, nothing to worry about…
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
you're not, uh, a penguin, are you?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Polar bears are dangerous.
Cuddly, but dangerous.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 10, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
huh. I can see there's no pleasing you.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
yep.
Unless you’re Mark Ellis. But I don’t think you are.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 10, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, no mocking.
Internet life is separate from real life.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 10, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
There are several.
But some people think the two worlds are separate.
I don’t really understand that, but…to each their own.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, yes.
Just for me, I keep it separate.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 10, 2010 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
You want to keep your internet life and your personal life separate,
because you’re actually a man. Who doesn’t teach Moneyball to college students.
Well, by "internet life" I pretty much just mean AN.
Facebook is real-life friends.
I still don’t know why this makes me a man.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 10, 2010 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sorry, I can't let this stand.
It’s Wile E. Coyote. He’s a legend, get his name right, please.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Forgiven, you are
After all, you were at the Coli today cheering on the RAIDERS!
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Philly about to say hi and bye to Rolen
I wonder what kind of response will they give Burrell.
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I will boldly predict that they will boo
Except he won’t be playing in Philly, because the Braves will win the next 2 games and eliminate the Giants.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Pretty good game
I made some money, everybody is happy.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 10, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
fun times, lynn?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
does anyone understand the commercial with the little boys rcing home?
It’s been on the air for about a year or two now and I still don’t understand it.
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Something about being a wimp?
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 10, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Sooooo......you guys are watching the football, right?
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Got the Football on the TV
And the Baseball on the Sling
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 10, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
The price of procrastination
I’m cleaning up the living room, and as I’m sweeping the floor I notice that there’s something stuck behind the bookcase — so I pull it out with the aid of the broom, and it’s…..the envelope with my 2010 season tickets and parking passes that I’d mislaid around the end of June. HAHAHAHAHA.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Cleaning
Restore the order of your surroundings. Restore the order of your life.
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 10, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I should write that on my bathroom mirror, or something
but I think I prefer the saying on a brochure I just got: “Life is too short to clean your own house”.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Oopsie!
That reminds me, you and I should do the weekday day games together next year. That was fun!
I pray that I have a 9-5 job by April
but I don’t think it’s going to happen. so, let’s! Hope we can find the other tambourine lady.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Oct 10, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Frank Wren looks st00pid now.
Why the hell is your only infield backup Brooks Conrad. Especially since Chipper got hurt pretty early in the season which made All-Star Omar Infante a full time player.
Needs moar dingerz and moar Josh Donaldson.
He's their fourth infielder
BOTH their starting infielders are out with injuries right now. It’s one thing to make sure you have a quality utilityman, but asking for two of them is asking a lot of your GM.
They could have gone with Troy Glaus and moved Infante to 2B, I suppose, or started no-hit Diory Hernandez, but those guys have their own major defects. Glaus is as bad in the field as Conrad is, and Hernandez can’t hit a lick.
"We don't want our people to be preoccupied with seminude, crazy men jumping up and down who are chasing an inflated object," said Sheik Mohamed Osman Arus, head of operations for the Hizbul Islam insurgent group.
So Badger's in a Coor Light commercial.
Keeping the dream alive, I see.
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So why are you so anti-Phillies, Blicks?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I live in DC, and thus the Nats are my NL team
I go out to about 5 games a year, maybe less—- if the A’s are in DC/Baltimore when I’m able to make it out, I go, but even if they aren’t (like in 2010, sad), I enjoy going to games.
I appreciate (and envy) the size and dedication of their fanbase (the same I’d say about Yankees/Red Sox fanbase), but the two games I ended up going to this year that were Phillies games (Opening Day 2010 and another game) - definitely were rather drunk, classless, and heckling annoying—-at least, where I sat.
Also, my roommate. Big time Phils fan. Not a fun person to watch sports with in general. Fun to spite on sports related stuff. This is probably the big reason.
Needs moar dingerz and moar Josh Donaldson.
Fair enough
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Are you guys on the AN Facebook that hasn't been updated since 24 was a reoccuring show?
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I friended it, yeah. But it's basically about as active as Eric Chavez's career right now
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
hey it's me
on my brand new refurbished IBM Thinkpad which I am using to make my unproductive baseball watching time more productive by doing my work while viewing.
OMG the Raiders, wacchampions and Ralph must be roasting Chris “SD” Townsend over a Twitter spit fire right now.
Silence s'il vous plait!! Vous ne voyez pas que je suis en train de se masturber?!?
LOL at the Niners
Trailing 17-10 to the Iggles. On 3rd and 18, they just gave up a 19-20 yard scramble to the QB (who is not named Vick). Three guys had a shot at him short of the first down – whiff!
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
2 Fumbles by Gore doesn't help
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 10, 2010 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
They're still in the game.
Just gotta get the ball to Crabtree and Davis.
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
Or at least until Alex Smith's latest fumble - returned for a TD
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
hapless
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for October = thinking next year will be ActA'sber.
"We want Carr!"
Oh god how you guys deserve him. Put him in coach!
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
(looks up and focuses for once....) 9th. oh well
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for October = thinking next year will be ActA'sber.
Alex Smith, thy name is Ineptitude.
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Philly may boo
But San Francisco gives a lot of heat to teams all the time.
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I hate fans.
“Boooooooo.”
How about rather than booing you leave the stadium?
"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury
hey guys! This is my first time watching Chapman pitch.
holy. shit.
and I thought H-Rod was impressive
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
I literally thought
holy shit the ball gets there so fast! haha expert analysis
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
And he is supposed to be converted to a starter next year
insane. Can’t wait to watch him go a full game
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
I was bummed out when we lost the bidding for him.
Now…seeing him actually pitch just reopens the wound.
Six years.
And assuming his elbow isn’t in tatters on the grass by the end of that…he’s getting a HUGE payday, way out of our price range.
Oh wow.
Well…I’m going to pretend like we never ever had a chance at him..Makes it okay
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
Did the announcer really just say that Chapman was the most anticipated call-up?
Um….Stephen Strasburg……
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
The greatness of the Raiders
Michael Bush….I love you…..Jason Campbell….I love you…..Chargers special teams….I love you…..Bruce Gradkowski…stay on the bench please……49ers….you’re next!….We’re going all the way!….(well maybe not but it was a great game and a great win)
But seriously,folks....
I'm so pumped up right now if my old football coach told me to run through a brick wall
I’d give it a try….I love my Raiders!
But seriously,folks....
I have to admit,
there were moments when I wanted to leave. The refs had a lot to do with that. But the boys did not let anything stand in their way today.
It reminded me of the Raiders of old. OH! And 00 was on the field before the game today. He looked great! He chatted with everyone and signed autographs for days.
It was a very exciting game....blocked punts...turnovers...Norv Turner looking constipated
and most importantly they found a way to win.
But seriously,folks....
i'm glad some of us had
fun with football today….lol
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
Yeah
that was terrible. I was shocked that they lost.
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
The Cowboys have talent but Wade Phillips isn't a head coach
he’s a better fit at defensive coordinator…the Cowboys can still bounce back but they need to start winning pretty soon.
But seriously,folks....
I would loooooove
a new head coach. I’m coming around to Romo (as in, not yelling fuck you romo every 5 seconds) and I like the rest of the team. It’s a little ridiculous to let the Titans take it away like that
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
I don't know what it is,
but it seems like the Cowboys always have a team full of really special players, and yet, they’re always less than the sum of their parts. At this point, it’s got to be the coaching’s fault.
Under-performing Cowboy teams make me happy
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
I like Romo for the most part
but he does make some bonehead plays at the worst times it seems.
But seriously,folks....
I agree.
I honestly was all for them going to the Superbowl this year I thought they could take it all. Then again, I know a lot more about baseball then football so I was a BIT overly optimistic
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
to the Titans? Really? Shocked?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Beating the Bolts is always good
And, it’s been so long.
I can’t wait to razz the Chargers fan whose cube is just outside my office tomorrow.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Sounds good...I will say though that Philip Rivers is a S-T-U-D....man he can chuck it
But seriously,folks....
I like my QB's to be pricks...most of the great ones are
I like talent this isn’t college ball
But seriously,folks....
my goodness gidp.....what a deflation
alaska A currently residing in northern Idaho. --- theme for October = thinking next year will be ActA'sber.
I cant wait
to see our boys covered in champagne next year ;) haha
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
I say we have our own
AN champagne celebration when the division is wrapped up next year.. Although it could lead to trouble :P
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
The Gnats game sucked until the 8th inning, then it was awesome, then it sucked again
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
I saw the Giants won...which I'm happy about although I know many of you disagree
But seriously,folks....
I think the team that should have won, won the game.
The Braves obviously did not want to win the game.
Having said that, I cannot believe what a stupid, stupid thing just came out of my mouth/computer.
To combat the ego, Imma go ahead and post this.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
That's odd.
Texting with an old ex who actually did wrestle with bear. She was just telling me the story….
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL!
I was significantly skinnier then.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it me or is Andy Reid perhaps the worst clock management guy EVER?
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Is it me or is Andy Reid perhaps the worst clock management guy EVER?
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Dude, they are actively trying to lose the game.
I think Andy Reid bet on the Niners….
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
True Fans
Leave early, for that reason.
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The Autumn Wind is a Raider
pillaging just for fun
He’ll knock you ‘round and upside down
and laugh when he’s conquered and won
But seriously,folks....
I think the only reason the Eagles win this game is Niners ineptitude.
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To be sure, the Niners have had luck which is,
even by the typical standards of Bay Area sports teams (which is to say, the kind of luck that would render normal people incapable of believing in any deity other than one which was actively malevolent), eye-poppingly horrifying. Some normal bounces and the team is 2-3, 3-2 with even a bit of good luck.
That being said, Singletary is not the man for the job. Being a coach is about more than just being a male cheerleader.
"We don't want our people to be preoccupied with seminude, crazy men jumping up and down who are chasing an inflated object," said Sheik Mohamed Osman Arus, head of operations for the Hizbul Islam insurgent group.
Adios
everyone have a good rest of the night
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
The Niners loss has taken some of the sting off the Gnats win
Time to walk the mutt.
Now there's nothing left to say, so let's go drink beer.
Oooof.
He talks about “never being a Daric Barton fan”, but that Barton surpassed his expectations by “batting .273”. And then said he was tired of Jack Cust’s act.
Jack Cust has an act?
I think of Jack Cust as one of the least artificial players around, he is what he is.
Psssst....
i’m the 5th comment :)
that guy is an idiot haha
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
Thanks :)
I read that blog everyday and was excited they finally did the A’s…and then I wasn’t so excited
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
I just added a comment too
The internet is full of good A’s writing, why not ask someone from here or fk or wherever.
That's what I was expecting
and that guy’s naem came up. No effort put into that article
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
duly eviscerated.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
free kraut.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, we did!
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
sure. Why not?
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
AN is even linked to that very page!
On the right-hand sidebar. And instead, they got someone from a Cal blog. Huh.
I mean really
If a little 18 year old girl knows more about the team than you do, maybe you shouldnt be writing about them lOl
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
These comments
are making me verrry happy. haha. Wish I would have thought to link it!
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
I'm sure there are about 50+ ANers who could do a better job.
Needs moar dingerz and moar Josh Donaldson.
I'd write an A's season recap but it would mostly be about sock puppets and golf
But seriously,folks....
I chose 25...
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
yup.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Well okay you have me obviously and then sirbed and then Brian29
so who are the other 22?
But seriously,folks....
mainly different aspects of Don's multiple personalities.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
...that was special.
He writes for a Cal blog and admitted in the first line that he didn’t watch much of the A’s this season. Obviously.
by whiteshoes40 on Oct 10, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL
Because there isn’t an A’s blog with several hundred members and several really good writers.
Yep, it doesn’t exist.
Needs moar dingerz and moar Josh Donaldson.
[[[thinks of doing a special game thread for tomorrow's game completely mocking the SF Giants]]]
[[[pastes giant overinflated heads on pictures of Barry Bonds and Photoshops balalaika and Turkish Dervish costume onto Barry Zito for practice]]]
Silence s'il vous plait!! Vous ne voyez pas que je suis en train de se masturber?!?
So...does anyone who's watching all of the former A's in the playoffs want to grab one and get him back?
So I went on the 49er site and once again I thought it was pretty good
I went on the Raiders site and they don’t even have a recap up yet 5 hours after the game ended….advantage Niners.
But seriously,folks....
Without him that site should just shut down (would anyone notice if it did?)
biggest win of the year and there’s nothing going on there….we need to start our own Raiders site!
But seriously,folks....
If anyone here really wants to do it I'd be happy to put some time in on it
and help in anyway I can.
But seriously,folks....
patience, young padwan.
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by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
This may be a problem.
I love my Raiders, but my commentary is shared with my Raider bff only, and a select few. I prefer to stay in the background.
Well you should only do what you're comfortable doing
but I’d rather hear what you have to say over the odd views the husband and wife team have on gay people on the Raiders site…we can do a lot better.
But seriously,folks....
I know.
I got my ass kicked by hard core Raider fans early on though.
I’m more knowledgeable now, but I’ve never forgotten that.
yup.
And also a good lesson—we should always try to be nice to new people.
And the last remnants memory destroys.
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Being nice is underrated...a smart person has that on her profile page
I know I haven’t always lived up to it but I’m always trying to do better.
But seriously,folks....
atti
And the last remnants memory destroys.
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the thing to strive for I think is to post like you'd talk
and that’s what I’m going to try and do from now on….I’m sure I’ll fail a few times but I hope to do better.
But seriously,folks....
I think I said I think a lot I think in that post I think
oh and thanks, Lynn…I think.
But seriously,folks....
It's a really strange fanbase
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by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 10, 2010 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Guess I can enjoy that bottle of Grey Goose after that Raiders win
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Cedrick Bowers filed
what. a. shame.
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
I can't wait to be in California this week...if only for a short time
I’ll be getting together with several friends for dinner who are 49er fans and I’m curious to see how down in the dumps they are.
But seriously,folks....
It's at the Stick, huh?
That’s a miserable place to get to.
And the last remnants memory destroys.
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Twice?
One Niner game, one Giants game. Both freezing. Niner game was hellacious traffic.
And the last remnants memory destroys.
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions
No...I'm only going to be in Sacramento for one day...I'm sellling my share in two duplexes I own there
so it’s a quick business trip.
But seriously,folks....
contact Ke--he may want to see/meet you.
And the last remnants memory destroys.
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
G_S
And the last remnants memory destroys.
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm just there to sign some papers so it should all go well
I’ve had a good week on selling property…now I just have to sell my commercial land in Little Rock.
But seriously,folks....
jeez, b, how much property does a preppie need?
And the last remnants memory destroys.
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 10, 2010 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been investing in land and the market since I was 18
it’s the only way to make real money for someone in my line of work.
But seriously,folks....
[[[homeless guy rifling through my recycling outside]]]
OMG I think it’s Alex Smith!!!!
Silence s'il vous plait!! Vous ne voyez pas que je suis en train de se masturber?!?
by emperor nobody on Oct 10, 2010 10:15 PM PDT reply actions
but those first 2 movies don't have crash, nuke, or annie
by OakA'sHoney on Oct 10, 2010 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Costner has made several movies I love
I stil cry at Field of Dreams when he plays catch with his Dad….and I’ve seen that movie 100 times..each time…tears
But seriously,folks....
Well my Raider high is wearing off so it's time for bed
sleep well everyone.
But seriously,folks....
So.....
Transcendent beauty has a new name.
And it is Esperanza Spalding.
{hums softly to self}
If anybody asks, I'm not here.
I'm never here.
I know an Esperanza.
While I’m not entirely enamored with his beauty, his jalapeno poppers male me swoon and his carnitas make me wanna stab someone.
And the last remnants memory destroys.
by Leopold Bloom on Oct 11, 2010 1:16 AM PDT up reply actions
This is quite similar.
If anybody asks, I'm not here.
I'm never here.
by harensheir15 on Oct 11, 2010 7:58 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I don't know ;-)
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 10, 2010 11:38 PM PDT up reply actions
hmmm?
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by cuppingmaster on Oct 11, 2010 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions
That episode was hilarious, and sad, and frustrating.
"Anything that is the something of the something isn't really the anything of the anything." ~ Lisa Simpson
I had the same conundrum with the Giants/Braves game.
I want Bay Area sports to do well (I root for the Sharks no matter how many times my hockey-fan friends tell me they’re a dirty, evil team—they never give specifics), so I root for the Giants, but like you, I couldn’t root against Huddy. Somewhere along the way I just found myself rooting for the Braves in general. Not a surprise, as they’re my second team in this year’s postseason. I wish we could get a Giants/Braves World Series.
In terms of rosterbation, I think at this point, Ellis’ option is going to tget picked up. September assured that. Some of us may not be happy with that, but I think it’s a given.
"I wasn't able to extend so I had a serious lack of extension."--Dallas Braden
by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Oct 11, 2010 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
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