New AN Member Here
by GreenMeansGo on Dec 8, 2010 5:31 PM PST
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Hello Athletics Nation!
I'm new around these parts as some of you can tell. I believe that I'm a rare A's fan in the fact that I've never lived in Oakland nor have I been to Oakland. I have been a life long A's fan non the less. My all time favorite A's are Rickey Henderson, Tim Hudson, Nick Swisher, Dave Stewart, Eric Chavez, and Mark Ellis. I'm very optimistic about the future of the A's and think that we have the foundation, good young rotation, for a division crown in 2011. I look forward to being apart of the AN community in the future and cheering on our A's!! If you have any questions fire away! Thanks for taking your time to read this.
GMG
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Unless you vow your undying love for Jack Cust, you will be hated on AN.
He is a mix of Ty Cobb and Joe Dimaggio. He was also part of the first HOF class, even though he wasn’t even born yet.
During a contract holdout with Oakland in the early 1990s, Henderson said, "If they want to pay me like Mike Gallego, I’ll play like Gallego."
by Man Bear Pig on Dec 8, 2010 5:35 PM PST reply actions 1 recs
This is all true
All I can say about stats is…
SCOTT BROSIUS!!
by stranahanahan on Dec 8, 2010 5:42 PM PST up reply actions
So he’s King Cust around here huh? That’s sad.
Bring Rickey Back!
by GreenMeansGo on Dec 8, 2010 5:56 PM PST up reply actions 2 recs
Yep.
Also, thinking Billy Beane is stupid is the new black, but used to get you hated.
"PECOTA can pretty much kiss my ass."-Nico
Beane was a piece of ownership when Wolff and Co bought the A's.
So I doubt he is over being apart of the A’s. You can argue complacency but I do not think he is over it.
Athleticsnation was actually thinking of changing to Custsgoldenkingdom.com.
During a contract holdout with Oakland in the early 1990s, Henderson said, "If they want to pay me like Mike Gallego, I’ll play like Gallego."
I can count on one hand the number of times I've accused somebody of being a troll,
but add one to that number. Flagged.
"I wasn't able to extend so I had a serious lack of extension."--Dallas Braden
by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Dec 9, 2010 11:01 AM PST up reply actions
Can I flag myself because I totally agree.
During a contract holdout with Oakland in the early 1990s, Henderson said, "If they want to pay me like Mike Gallego, I’ll play like Gallego."
by Man Bear Pig on Dec 10, 2010 3:37 PM PST up reply actions
Troll- a member of a race of fearsome creatures from Norse mythology.
Got that right buddy!
During a contract holdout with Oakland in the early 1990s, Henderson said, "If they want to pay me like Mike Gallego, I’ll play like Gallego."
by Man Bear Pig on Dec 10, 2010 3:38 PM PST up reply actions
Welcome, GMG
As long as you don’t make more fanposts than comments, you’re okay in my book.
If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.
18 times is my prediction for the amount of K’s Jack “My Best Day’s Were With The A’s” Cust will have against the A’s. I did semi like him his 1st season with us. I do wish him luck in Seattle just not against us.
Bring Rickey Back!
Sure, one per game sounds reasonable
It's because he derived his torque from the buttocks -- cityplANner
by WaddellCanseco on Dec 8, 2010 8:00 PM PST up reply actions
If we can only strikeout Cust once per game, our pitching is terrible.
"Everybody in the building is standing except for people in a wheelchair." - Doug Woog
"It’s like the lost burrito of Atlantis." - jeepers
by Where's My Burrito? on Dec 9, 2010 9:45 AM PST up reply actions
Welcome as well!
I must ask how you became and A’s fan…..?
All I can say about stats is…
SCOTT BROSIUS!!
I’ve been a big baseball fan my whole life. I played 2nd from 6-20 years old. I became a A’s fan when I was living in Sydney in 1988, when I was 6, when I watched on TV the WS and picked the A’s over the Giants and feel the same way to this day. I have taken a lot of grief from my Dad and Brother, Tigers fans, and Braves fans, I live outside of Atlanta, over the years but I’m A’s till the end.
Bring Rickey Back!
If you were living in Sydney in '88 I don't see a mistake.
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
It was the ‘89 I lived there, I called my mom to check, and when the A’s fan in me was born.
Bring Rickey Back!
Ah... damn
I gave you an out and none of us would have ever known better :)
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
It’s cool. My mom was like why do you want to know that, are you trying to impress a girl?
Bring Rickey Back!
maybe its a dateline thing
maybe it was 1988 there when it was 1989 here?
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
Maybe some weird south of the equator thing kinda like the toilet water going counter clock wise.
Bring Rickey Back!
And Kirk Gibson nevers hits that ball...
I hate ’88.
But welcome to you – make sure your grammar and spelling is good.
At one point in my life I liked Dave Kingman more than Rickey Henderson. I was stupid.
especially during the off season.
You don’t want to be targeted in an argument about grammar as that kind of stuff happens when there isn’t much going on.
I was not serious when I wrote that...
but, yeah, if you’re lazy the cool kids will get ’ya.
At one point in my life I liked Dave Kingman more than Rickey Henderson. I was stupid.
Welcome Green...hope to see you in the game threads when the season starts!
CT ..."he’s not just an asshat with a mic" - cuppingmaster
Count me in. I watch every game I can, love mlb.tv, much to many ex-girlfriends chagrin!
Bring Rickey Back!
It’s funny cause a couple of my EX’s became A’s fans while we dated and they still ask how the A’s are doing and if so and so is still with us. It’s funny to me.
Bring Rickey Back!
Way to go!
It's because he derived his torque from the buttocks -- cityplANner
by WaddellCanseco on Dec 8, 2010 8:07 PM PST up reply actions
Can I take some liberties while I quote you? Thanks, in advance.
I believe that I’m a rare A’s fan in the fact…I’m very optimistic about the future of the A’s and think that we have the foundation, good young rotation, for a division crown in 2011
Now that I’ve ellipsified [probably not a real word] the crap out of your words I just wanted you to know that this has nothing to do with you. I’m trolling with a baited hook and looking for pessimiscados.
"It boils down to this. You guys aren’t fans of our management and look through that prism." ~ DrDoom
This, too...
I like you already.
…shall pass.
Welcome to AN! How long have you been lurking [reading] in this forum?
"It boils down to this. You guys aren’t fans of our management and look through that prism." ~ DrDoom
by LowcountryJoe on Dec 8, 2010 6:22 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks. I found AN yesterday while link surfing. I signed up and it made me wait 24 hrs and now I’m here.
Bring Rickey Back!
Cool. I guess we'll see you in other threads soon.
Maybe, if we’re lucky, someone might just make a fanpost about player movement or free agent signing rumors. Don’t get your hopes up or hold your breath on that, though, it doesn’t happen all that often ’round here during the off season. [/sarcasm]
"It boils down to this. You guys aren’t fans of our management and look through that prism." ~ DrDoom
by LowcountryJoe on Dec 8, 2010 6:33 PM PST up reply actions
Optimistism
The act of being an optimist like me. Stick with me kid, you’ll go far.
I have abandonment issues. Thanks Lew.
by OptimistPrime on Dec 8, 2010 7:41 PM PST up reply actions
Welcome aboard!
The bill for your NRAF union membership is in the mail.
Nobody expects some kind of obscure Monty Python allusion.
No, we hate it!
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
We kind of like asses around here...
Choosy Feebas choose Leopold Bloom nipples
Daring. Sensual. Invigorating. Squirrel.
BLOOM. For men.
If the eggs actually hatch I made more than a mistake, I made some scientifically impossible crime.
Welcome to AN!
Sounds like from your story you’ve got a neat viewpoint to share with the community. If you’re interested in a quick rundown of what some of the people here are like, I’d recommend reading http://www.athleticsnation.com/2010/11/29/1843510/a-newcomers-guide-to-a-few-commonly-held-viewpoints written by a rather strapping young lad whom the ladies take great delight in.
As far as questions, who’’s your favorite player of all time? Is there a particular young player you’re most excited about?
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Dec 8, 2010 6:51 PM PST reply actions
Thanks! That’s a tough one because I think we have several young players who are going to be good. If I had to pick one it would be Ryan “I love doubles” Sweeney. I think he will develop some pop 12-17 HR a season while hitting for a high AVG and playing nice defense. I could go for while really about our young players.
Bring Rickey Back!
I think we're all waiting for the day Sweeney (Swingles he's called here often) fills into his body and hits 15 home runs
That would be pretty nice!
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Dec 8, 2010 7:26 PM PST up reply actions
He has an outside chance of 15 this year
since he is already at 13. Outside chance.
Oh wait, you meant in a season?
don’t hold your breath
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
Idunno to be honest
http://www.athleticsnation.com/pages/ANcillary%20Terms tends to be the best source of nicknames, but it doesn’t have this one. Can I get an AN historian in here?
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Dec 8, 2010 7:49 PM PST up reply actions
Welcome Green!
Now that I have passed on the New Kid torch, GOOD LUCK! :)
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
I'm calling you Joey Mac now
rebuildingseason.blogspot.com
by Rebuilding Season on Dec 8, 2010 7:42 PM PST up reply actions
New kid on the block
was my first FP. I’m THAT cool.
"You ain't got nothin to say, it was perfect" -Dallas Braden, 05/09/10
Pretentious!
Takes out a fanpost to announce his arrival?
Welcome, Cheeky Bastard!
I have abandonment issues. Thanks Lew.
Welcome to AN GreenMeansGo
Do you have a favorite starting pitcher currently on the A’s?
"Juuuuust a bit outside" - Harry Doyle
by ArunisArun on Dec 8, 2010 9:11 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Note: Many arguements have been had because of this...
esp about Cahill…
Note (1): That is a good note
Note (2): I asked who his favorite pitcher was, not who he thought the best was.
"Juuuuust a bit outside" - Harry Doyle
Welcome. And thanks for the much-needed shot of optimism!
There is an evening coming in/Across the fields, one never seen before,/That lights no lamps. -- Philip Larkin, from "Going"
We've actually had quite a few NRAFs who are NESFIACLAOAFs
(Never Even Set Foot In Alameda County, Let Alone Oakland, A’s Fans). You should plan on coming to AN Day this summer for your first trip.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Nice Screen Name
And I am also optimistic about 2011
by barryzitoforever on Dec 9, 2010 1:23 PM PST reply actions
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