Open Thread: Spring Training - A's vs. Brewers
Dallas Braden and the A's battle the Brewers today as Spring Training rolls along. (Did I mention I'll be there for the weekend games?!)
Lineups:
Brewers
Weeks, 2B
Escobar, SS
Braun, LF
Fielder, 1B
Gomez, CF
Kottares, C
Heether, 2B
Stern, RF
Wolf, P
Your 2010 Oakland Athletics
Patterson CF
Ellis 2B
Sweeney RF
Kouzmanoff 3B
Barton 1B
Rosales SS
Buck LF
Powell C
Braden SP
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
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Added the gameday link
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2010_03_11_oakmlb_milmlb_1
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
You should be here today! It's gorgeous!!
Losing this team would be a huge failure for this city and an affront to Oakland’s great sports legacy.
by skigurl on Mar 11, 2010 12:04 PM PST via mobile reply actions
Doubly jealous!
I’ll see you tomorrow?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Mar 11, 2010 12:13 PM PST up reply actions
thanks
that was weird. The audio player is different today and it only had the other teams broadcast as an option.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Dallas needs to take all future line drives
Off his numb toes instead of his shin. Needs to work on kick save technique.
@worldblee on Twitter.
I can't seem to find the audio link
Anyone want to post it? :-)
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
I can't seem to find my pants...
anyone seen them?
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 12:25 PM PST up reply actions
hmmm.
your words are sage.
I will smudge you with them.
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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 12:26 PM PST up reply actions
Thanks! This is why I love AN!
Couldn’t find it in the “normal” place. So I knew if I came here I would find it. Thanks!
If this is your definition of a normal place....
then you fit right in
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Mar 11, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
QOTM
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Mar 11, 2010 1:36 PM PST up reply actions
That's still not working for me
Boo
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Mar 11, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
all MLb.com feeds with Buan on play by play are Buancasts
this is the first one I remember that doesn’t appear on the mlb.com scoreboard page
but i’m wondering about antenna-style radio on the AM dial. they had 2 games on, and then nothing. anybody know if that’s as much as the station is going to provide till the season starts?
don't care if i ever get back.
It's on the A's home page
Link opens the player directly. Not sure why it’s not on the MLB audio page.
@worldblee on Twitter.
GYMNASTICS!
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
hi mikey!
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 12:27 PM PST up reply actions
holler
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
baller
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Mar 11, 2010 12:28 PM PST up reply actions
taller
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 12:31 PM PST up reply actions
shot caller
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Mar 11, 2010 12:32 PM PST up reply actions
Baun comparing Rosales to Crosby
just as Rosales fails to check his swing on strke three
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
New Travis Buck walkup music is "Vertigo" by U2
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Wasn't that Dan Johnson's song?
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Mar 11, 2010 12:30 PM PST up reply actions
take me down to the hospital by the replacements
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
by Future Ed on Mar 11, 2010 12:31 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
"Unsatisfied (with the A's offense so far)"
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Mar 11, 2010 12:33 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs
"Can't Hardly Wait (for another Duke setback"
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Mar 11, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
Who is pitching for the brewers today?
ROn Guidry?
Or did randy wolfe just stike out the side
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
just our hitters experimenting with their swings...
"I’m actually a disgrace to myself right now." - Sean Gallagher (quoting me after a night out on the town)
by FoolshGame22 on Mar 11, 2010 12:36 PM PST up reply actions
3 up 3 down
Braden efficient
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
So no audio for me today
Must be firewalled using this alternate method, cause those links above don’t work
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
that, or god hates you.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 12:37 PM PST up reply actions
god is pissed at you personally and your little dog too
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Mar 11, 2010 12:38 PM PST up reply actions
You anti-jinxed it
Because it just worked. Does not work on Safari for Windows apparently
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Mar 11, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
Bill Gates hates Safari.
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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 12:39 PM PST up reply actions
and god hates bill gates...it's circular
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Mar 11, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
cue the Lion King music
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 12:40 PM PST up reply actions
has a funny way of showing it
All kidding aside Gates is prolly the best billionaire (with buffet). The other microsoft guy is a total tool with his billions.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
Yeah Gates seems like a decent guy.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
Is that the score?
Or Elly’s line for today?
Leopold will offer some sage advice here on how to deal with that situation
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Mar 11, 2010 12:44 PM PST up reply actions
just walk away.
just walk away.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
see....couldn't have said it better
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
by OptimistPrime on Mar 11, 2010 12:46 PM PST up reply actions
It's my balanced Zen nature.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 12:48 PM PST up reply actions
3Ks for Dallas, 2-run blast by Braun only scoring
And Ellis has 2 hits and a steal. Otherwise, Wolf has kept the A’s in check.
@worldblee on Twitter.
we are losing
the usual
but braden is pitching well despite
"Tonto think Billy Beane need to make team full of squirrels and bears."
One seeming improvement thus far
This marks the first season that Buan muted the Outlook Email sound
damn firewall!
i can’t listen to the game. :(
If you wall is on fire
may I suggest stop drop and roll?
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
Stop, Drop and Roll....
Stop
Drop your friend with a quick fire punch
Roll around on them to spread the fire
or a could douse myself with beer
except alcohol is forbidden on company premises…go figure.
you been here the whole time?
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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:10 PM PST up reply actions
well, in that case you can have a beer.
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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:13 PM PST up reply actions
Hey guys.
As far as I can tell from Gameday, Braden’s pitching well (aside from one HR).
Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.
Cap'n.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
Rosales at second on sac fly
goes to third on a wild pitch.
Nice
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
Yeah, gave up a dinger but had 3 Ks as well
From what Buan and Ken said, seemed fine.
@worldblee on Twitter.
Ken's there, keeping RB on task?
That helps.
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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:11 PM PST up reply actions
"Race around the bases like a big leaguer"
Describes not only this inning the but A’s offensive philosophy.
@worldblee on Twitter.
Ziggy
No hi sox today.
Losing this team would be a huge failure for this city and an affront to Oakland’s great sports legacy.
by skigurl on Mar 11, 2010 1:15 PM PST via mobile reply actions
forgot to pack em?
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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
He just told me
He switched up cuz he gave up a hit last time out.
Losing this team would be a huge failure for this city and an affront to Oakland’s great sports legacy.
by skigurl on Mar 11, 2010 1:50 PM PST via mobile up reply actions
he needs to put them back on or risk angering the uniform gods.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
Michael Taylor
Is quite a specimen
Losing this team would be a huge failure for this city and an affront to Oakland’s great sports legacy.
by skigurl on Mar 11, 2010 1:15 PM PST via mobile reply actions
not really.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
I do not like this audio player today
what the crap is going on mlb.com!!!
Hey everybody.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
not yet
it’s just looks different and doesn’t have a scoreboad (that I can see).
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
It's the old player
The other games are playing on the newer (and better) Flash-based player
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Mar 11, 2010 1:23 PM PST up reply actions
lame
I wonder why since the previous games were on the new player?
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Technical error, probably
It’s still not listed on the main GDA page.
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Mar 11, 2010 1:25 PM PST up reply actions
YAY!
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:42 PM PST up reply actions
If nothing else sirbed, it'll make you appreciate
Vince more once he starts.
Didja hear about Merlin?
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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:43 PM PST up reply actions
Well I guess anything that makes Vince better is alright
I wrote about Merlin in your post about the things you like (great by the way). Like I said there making it to 69 is pretty good for a football player.
really, especially for a big ugly.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:49 PM PST up reply actions
I'm in the minority
but I would rather listen to Buan instead of Vince.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
well, me too, but I'm looking for positives.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:51 PM PST up reply actions
what's happening with the game?
The last thing I see is that Zeigler is pitching and Heether is up.
Zeigler got 3 outs
A’s got a Swingles Single and nothing else. on to the bottom of the 5th
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
error on barton
3b cardenas
and two other unnamed changes
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
FDLS scheduled to pitch today
if I heard right. that should be interesting. Where is Slusser, has she visited Buan yet?
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
um,
you 1
conference call 0
You win!
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:43 PM PST up reply actions
going to the 6th
still tied 2-2. this game needs to get more interesting.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Need opinions
Do you think it would taste good if I mixed cream cheese with store bought chocolate frosting to frost yellow cupcakes? Or should I just leave the frosting as is?
Ms. Jesa
Hi Susan (waves)
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Mar 11, 2010 1:37 PM PST up reply actions
If you mix it with powdered sugar, it will sweeten it
Try it on its own first!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Mar 11, 2010 1:38 PM PST up reply actions
I'd just leave it by itself.
Save the cream cheese for bagels.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
not so much with the tomato, but that's just me.
I’ll share it with you.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Bacon makes everything better.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
well, THAT'S too easy.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
(also, I'm telling!)
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
As long as we have an understanding :-D
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
See you at the tailgate then
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
I've just given you proof that bacon's
BETTER than your boyfriend.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
I like it better than evil don.
but then I don’t wanna tell you what evil don will do to you for bacon.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
doesn't the grease burn him?
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 2:00 PM PST up reply actions
That's part of the experience.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
NO. ABSOLUTELY NOT.
TURKEY BACON IS NOT BACON.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
"Nice and lean" doesn't deserve to be anywhere near bacon.
Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.
There shall be no such bacon uttered here
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Mar 11, 2010 2:04 PM PST up reply actions
Yes, only bacon alone shall be uttered
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
by cuppingmaster on Mar 11, 2010 2:07 PM PST up reply actions
Just about.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
you wrap the baseball with bacon
get a bite out of THAT fastball
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 11, 2010 2:13 PM PST up reply actions
A girl who likes tasty meat on boys.
:r
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 11, 2010 2:08 PM PST up reply actions
well done sir.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
it comes so naturally to you though.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
It's a skill to make it look so natural?
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
indeed, sir.
that secret stays with me, however.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 11, 2010 2:15 PM PST up reply actions
see?
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:53 PM PST up reply actions
oh my.
I think I might love you.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Not if you press the UP button.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Minus the tomato.
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
I'm iffy about cheese in cake pastries.
As is seems fine.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 11, 2010 1:39 PM PST up reply actions
if it's cupcakes you could try just one
I would gladly test it for you :-0
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Thanks everyone.
I’ll just leave it as is. Sounds easier. I love to cook but I do NOT like to bake.
Ms. Jesa
(I'd have gone with the cream cheese frosting mix)
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:47 PM PST up reply actions
definitely not.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:48 PM PST up reply actions
Good. That's what I thought.
I make a good guac but saw a bunch of recipes online yesterday that added cream cheese. And one that made me think I would retch made with cottage cheese.
Ms. Jesa
both sound gross
though I have had cottage cheese with chips. That was actually surprisingly good.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:50 PM PST up reply actions
so's bloom
sigh.
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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
Disussing the 25 man roster
It all comes into who backs up SS
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Don't you mean, "dislussing"?
A Ballade [for the Angels Fan], by Eustache Deschamps: "We are cowardly, ill-formed and weak / Aged, envious and evil-spoken. / I see only fools and sots / Truly the end is nigh / All goes ill."
was Susan involved?
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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:44 PM PST up reply actions
where is LB?
he is missing slusser. (if he even has gameday audio.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
I have no computer.
These messages are just parsed together using a beaver-powered water dam, two squirrels (SQUIRREL!) and some coconut halves.
Let’s just say I paid extra close attention to the Professor.
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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:45 PM PST up reply actions
yes.
with Intel!
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by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:52 PM PST up reply actions
I WANT BEN SHEETS SHEETS!
Can you imagine!?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
I wouldn't want his ugly mug on my bed.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
see?
I think she’s dating us.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:52 PM PST up reply actions
You people are weird. Seriously.
and this is coming from me, clearly the second weirdest person on this site.
"The rich people want what the poor peoples got, and the poor people want what the rich peoples got. You can never please anybody in this world"- The Shaggs, "Philosophy Of The World," 1968
by Gaijin_Suketto on Mar 11, 2010 2:09 PM PST up reply actions
I sent her a tweet
asking her to discuss AN with Buan but I doubt she will do it.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
WHAT'D SHE SAY?!
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 2:00 PM PST up reply actions
Wasn't really paying attention
something about shoe puppets
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
wait
she did?!
I had to leave the office and didn’t here. What did she say?
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
He already scored, then?
They call their best player "Kung Fu Panda" and they complain that people aren’t taking them or the game seriously enough? -Nick
Okay, my dad just emailed me from his iPhone
he’s playing golf with Gabe Gross’ family. I have no idea how that happened.
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
ask for a loan!
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
Ha ha! You have your moments of sanity.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
If sasquatch asked you to squeal loudly and call him ‘dirty pappa bear,’ would you be cool with it?
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
As long as there are no pre-requisites and the deed is done after I call him such name.
Why not?
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 11, 2010 1:57 PM PST up reply actions
good point.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 1:59 PM PST up reply actions
no
no i wouldn’t be cool with that.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Well first I would ask him to take off the suit
but then I’d have to say no as Wilford Brimley is my one and only dirty pappa bear
and you say you're not funny.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 2:00 PM PST up reply actions
Cardenas and um, maybe Sogard?
I missed how they got on while going from house to office.
@worldblee on Twitter.
Those are two strange shows to watch back to back...
and you must have a lot of bandwidth to stream that and the A’s game at the same time.
"The rich people want what the poor peoples got, and the poor people want what the rich peoples got. You can never please anybody in this world"- The Shaggs, "Philosophy Of The World," 1968
by Gaijin_Suketto on Mar 11, 2010 2:07 PM PST up reply actions
I missed the part where Foreman argued against giving Angela's cat steroids.
Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.
My office is in the backyard
Lot less money than when I was in the corporate world, but a lot less stress too.
@worldblee on Twitter.
So how's that Jennings guy?
Follow on Twitter - @MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast
Waylon?
"The rich people want what the poor peoples got, and the poor people want what the rich peoples got. You can never please anybody in this world"- The Shaggs, "Philosophy Of The World," 1968
by Gaijin_Suketto on Mar 11, 2010 2:07 PM PST up reply actions
Ha ha, Springer sighting!
Or at least mention by Slusser. Apparently looking to catch on with a team. Thank goodness it’s not the A’s.
@worldblee on Twitter.
Very interesting
Bailey credits Springer for teaching him how to be in the bullpen
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
"Sit here, young pitcher"
“When they call you, stand there”
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 11, 2010 2:17 PM PST up reply actions
I know you're jokin around,
but it’s a difficult transition for some pitchers. Springer had some value last year it seems.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
He also taught Braden the cutter.
Said Dallas picked it up in a day.
Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.
Yeap.
Springer was a pretty good guy off the field, I don’t doubt.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 11, 2010 2:23 PM PST up reply actions
bailey successfully made the transition from starting pitcher to the bullpen even before he met russ springer
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
The Truth is 23?
He looks about 40 in his gameday pic.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
I thought time was truthless...
"The rich people want what the poor peoples got, and the poor people want what the rich peoples got. You can never please anybody in this world"- The Shaggs, "Philosophy Of The World," 1968
by Gaijin_Suketto on Mar 11, 2010 2:21 PM PST up reply actions
I thought a magazine was a cartridge feed
"The rich people want what the poor peoples got, and the poor people want what the rich peoples got. You can never please anybody in this world"- The Shaggs, "Philosophy Of The World," 1968
by Gaijin_Suketto on Mar 11, 2010 2:29 PM PST up reply actions
sounds like a really cool field trip.
“Explore history in the comforts of your jacuzzi”
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 11, 2010 2:28 PM PST up reply actions
Or really inappropriate, depending on who you take the trip with.
Some motherfcukers are always trying to ice skate uphill - Blade.
That's the most hilariously bizarre movie title I can remember.
Almost makes me want to see it just for that.
Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.
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by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 11, 2010 2:30 PM PST up reply actions
Recker walks, Taylor batting with runners at 1st and 3rd
Weeks comes to pinch run for Recker.
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TAYLOR BOMB!!!!
Can we keep him?
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
Late May, my friend. Late May.
And throw in a side of Carter too.
"The rich people want what the poor peoples got, and the poor people want what the rich peoples got. You can never please anybody in this world"- The Shaggs, "Philosophy Of The World," 1968
by Gaijin_Suketto on Mar 11, 2010 2:30 PM PST up reply actions
Are you sure?
I think the A’s only get to keep him for 5 years or so then they have to turn him in for a cheaper model
I am so excited about Taylor and Carter!
Carter almost hit a game tying HR yesterday and Taylor just hit one out.
Sounds like a Law Firm that works
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by Hit4TheCycle on Mar 11, 2010 2:34 PM PST up reply actions
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Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.
SuSluss says that Barton better be looking over his shoulder
she also expects Chavy to play as many as 4 games a week at 1B if healthy
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
with barton's injury history
he should be looking straight ahead.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - danmerqury
She's 100% that Barton should be working his ass off
Good defense alone doth not a first baseman make.
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Bad command or file name.
Abort, retry, fail, or designate for assignment?
Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.
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"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est
by baseballgirl on Mar 11, 2010 2:46 PM PST up reply actions
did he call me weird?
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 2:57 PM PST up reply actions
definitely.
have some squirrel.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 2:58 PM PST up reply actions
exactly.
live squirrels are much more fun than dead ones.
Though dead ones have their uses, too
(hucks dead squirrel at MikeV)
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 3:02 PM PST up reply actions
I'm bringing pants back.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 3:03 PM PST up reply actions
This is one of those questions where context doesn't matter.
Taken down with hearts alive, our hearts alive.
'bout time.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 3:06 PM PST up reply actions
Better late than never, as the fireworks proverb say.
by ElQuesoCapitan on Mar 11, 2010 3:07 PM PST up reply actions
I don't think Ima post Kool until regular season.
I don’t think we should truly dance til it counts.
sock puppets have never successfully defended castles. -nm
by Leopold Bloom on Mar 11, 2010 3:10 PM PST up reply actions
RECAP UP!
And a live pic from the game!
"Bobby Crosby at third is a bit of an adventure. And not like, here’s some hidden treasure, what fun. More like, gah! poison ants!" --alea iacta est

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