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Open Thread: Game 32 - A's vs. Rays (cont.)

4-0 A's after 6 innings, with Dallas Braden pitching an absolute gem.

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DALLAS BEASTMODE

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Awesome caption, Nico.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

HERE WE GO, YO

Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...

by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

How is everybody?

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

excited

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Speaking for everybody: Fine, thanks.

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go A's

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

phew

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on May 9, 2010 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

OH god, that was lucky.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't blame you.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

At least we've found a use for him

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on May 9, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

laxitive?

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also comes in pocket size for on the go pooping.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactamundo

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on May 9, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

8

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

7

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love quick outs

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

He need it after that Kapler AB.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

YAY

SIG SPACE AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP. INQUIRE WITHIN.

by mikev on May 9, 2010 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Let’s go Oakland!

by speckops on May 9, 2010 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Someone took a Leak for the Reds?

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Mike Leake is awesome.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really wish he fell to us'

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aroldis Chapman, Mike Leake, Edison Volquez

If I were Dusty, I’d want a contract extension too.

"I get nervous every fifth day," Braden said. "I figure the day that goes away is the day I saddle up behind the 7-Eleven desk."

by Jessse on May 9, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

6

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

So necessary

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

YES YES YES

Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...

by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

:D

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh my

that was fast

Yer killin me kouz, yer killing me!

by Oaktownflav on May 9, 2010 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Shut up Vince

i mean seriously Ray is awesome so i can give him some slack but still

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I trust that Ken is being courteous?

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I meant Ken

he was saying it last inning just STFU i mean if its to end and inning i guess its ok to let people that just tuned in what happening but still during the action stop saying it!

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, I'm getting all amped up now.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

This is awesome!

too bad my dad is watching it delayed so i can’t react…

[insert inside joke here]

by thewhizkid on May 9, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, we're now in "anything could happen" territory.

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

AAAAAHHHHHH

!!!

I have completely stopped any semblance of work whatsoever. Eeeeee!

by whiteshoes40 on May 9, 2010 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

EXCITEMENT!!!!

Holy crap an 7 pitch inning against the 1-2-3 hitters!

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Dallas sending his own message

back to Sabathia….

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff

"Just play for the name in front of the uniform.." - Dallas Braden

by ST on May 9, 2010 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

CC on Braden
“He’s a clown,” CC Sabathia said of Braden. “Guy says he’s from the 209, what the [bleep] is that? That’s where I’m from and I don’t know what he’s talking about. Two-oh-nine. He needs to just calm down – put that in the paper. That’s just tired.”

http://www.northjersey.com/sports/050810_A-Rod_wont_allow_Braden_to_bother_him.html

Too bad CC that V-town (Vallejo) is 707 area code….

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff

"Just play for the name in front of the uniform.." - Dallas Braden

by ST on May 9, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whoa...he did?

I must have missed that too.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Was in..

yesterday’s wrap up thread.. :)

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff

"Just play for the name in front of the uniform.." - Dallas Braden

by ST on May 9, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol 707 is lame

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, seriously.

707. Heh.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm from 707

And only CC is lame

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on May 9, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah there are only like four halfway decent place to eat in FF VV or Vallejo

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Luckily, I'm from Benicia

Seems to be the best of the bunch

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on May 9, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I worked in Fairfield

the commute from the city killed my soul

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think Fairfield itself would kill your soul.

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on May 9, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

But that's..

where the Hyphy movement started! ;)

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff

"Just play for the name in front of the uniform.." - Dallas Braden

by ST on May 9, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, Jahvid Best is from the 707.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's with California people using area code as an identifier like this?

Does any other place in the country do this?

Chicagoland has like 5 or 6 area codes, but I’ve never heard anybody represent the 847 (or the 630, 312, 708, or 773) or anything.

www.zekeishungry.com

by thejd44 on May 9, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know.

It’s a CA thing, exclusively, I think.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Didn't you watch

8-mile….Detroit also does it hehe…it’s a hip-hop/rap thing more than anything else.

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff

"Just play for the name in front of the uniform.." - Dallas Braden

by ST on May 9, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

its not really very often

like you don’t hear 415 and the like

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

the City has it's own identity

you can ask someone how many AC code changes they have been through! My # USED to be 415 a long time ago

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 9, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I had that one too!!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

well remember that Ruben who won Idol the 2nd season?

he was from Alabama and had his area code on his shirts, I don’t think it’s just us.

by stormtown on May 9, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m from that area code — 205 — but we rarely identify ourselves solely through that medium.

I picked the wrong day to quit sniffing Matt Cain.

by TheLetter2 on May 9, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bay area has nine counties....a bunch of microclimates and I don't know HOW many area codes

People know where you are from if you tell ‘em your area code….now the 209?? that’s central valley

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 9, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

408!!!

[insert inside joke here]

by thewhizkid on May 9, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

925!!! Work in 408 tho!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Formerly 510!

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

303 Now =P

/irony

"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi

by 510inDenver on May 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have lived in:

312 (Chicago), 510, 408, 650, 831, 415 and now 530.

If you don’t know that last one, it’s nowhere, don’t worry about it.

by Nate on May 9, 2010 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

219, 415, 510, 925, 707, 773, 707, 941

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 10, 2010 5:39 AM PDT up reply actions  

What's sadder is when Oregon tries this.

Though it’s mostly douchy guys who call in to sportstalk radio.

I’m proud I’m from Oregon, but I can just say Oregon. We have 3 area codes for the whole state, and one is just the cell phone prefix for one of the areas.

This irritates me to no end. I could maybe get it for CA, where it means something geographically.

the rarely posting Portland A's fan formerly known as kidlondon.

by yusebio on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah cuz its everywher including shitty ass places like salem

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dallas'll cut ya, CC.

He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!

by OldhamA on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lucky bastard.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gabe Gross needs to be in LF for the 8th.

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes yes

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes he does.

www.zekeishungry.com

by thejd44 on May 9, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mmmhmm.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

+ a lot

do it Geren

Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...

by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chris Carter

Has 2 3 run home runs today too!

"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein

by Syphon on May 9, 2010 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Hot damn

we in the hurtin ballplayers binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.

by walk off bunt on May 9, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy crap.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

My dream...

DFA Chavez and Patterson, bench Rajai…..

Cust is our DH
Carter is LF
Talyor in CF

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff

"Just play for the name in front of the uniform.." - Dallas Braden

by ST on May 9, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hope we have that in July.

"Carter's 25-game hitting streak isn't any normal streak. He's 46 for 97 (.474 average) during the run, adding 16 walks and compiling 81 total bases in the process. I'm out of superlatives for what he's doing." - Kevin Goldstein

by Syphon on May 9, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can Taylor play CF?

Even a struggling Rajai, I think, is more valuable than Taylor right now. I don’t know if Taylor would perform any better offensively, and he’d be much worse on defense.

www.zekeishungry.com

by thejd44 on May 9, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Taylor needs more time to get used to AAA and get hot.

"We support your economy. We make your food and tend your fields. All we want are the same rights and responsiblities as you. Please... Vote YES on Proposition 801- Equal rights for sock puppets!"

by Gaijin_Suketto on May 9, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

No thanks

Carter can’t play LF and Taylor can’t play CF. But you did say dream so actually go for it!

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on May 9, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Put sweeney in CF over Taylor

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Better idea!

;)

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff

"Just play for the name in front of the uniform.." - Dallas Braden

by ST on May 9, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Geren doesn't seem to want Sweeney in center

Since he’s played Gross there on days when Rajai doesn’t play.

www.zekeishungry.com

by thejd44 on May 9, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

which in a word is Fucking Stupid

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s two words!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

no Fucking isn't a word

its an adjective :-)

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay! He had some good ABs last night

but so did Cust…

Plus, the opposing pitchers were really horrible.

"We support your economy. We make your food and tend your fields. All we want are the same rights and responsiblities as you. Please... Vote YES on Proposition 801- Equal rights for sock puppets!"

by Gaijin_Suketto on May 9, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't care how this game ends up

what a freakin fun game to watch!!!

Zooey Deschanel!

by ChickenStanley on May 9, 2010 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Agreed

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is pretty AWESOME.....

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 9, 2010 2:46 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Wow. That's an AMAZING fangraph.

The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09

by pam5981 on May 9, 2010 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's sad that when C.C. had his bid

after 6 innings it was on the front page of espn, but braden has yet to even get a mention

[insert inside joke here]

by thewhizkid on May 9, 2010 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

And has been since the end of the 4th.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Before it said "Dallas Braden brings his 'A' game"

Now it says something more…historical.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

And against an offense like Tampa's, to boot

we in the hurtin ballplayers binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.

by walk off bunt on May 9, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bill Simmons mentioned this game on Twitter about 20 minutes ago.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s interesting considering his Celtics are playing.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's kinda given up on them though, hasn't he?

After that beating a couple nights ago, the Celtics seem like they are done.

www.zekeishungry.com

by thejd44 on May 9, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s a 2-2 series if they can hang on at home right now. They’re in good shape.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

No worries

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok, awesome, thanks

wow, it’s a beautiful day in California today

I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.

The ninth fastest thirty year old in San Francisco

by bobnothing on May 9, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

They say thunderstorms later in the day, heh.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, we've mostly had rain and shit here since March

I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.

The ninth fastest thirty year old in San Francisco

by bobnothing on May 9, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

wooohoo!

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

THANKING YOU!!!!

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

THANK YOU!

Rec’d so it will turn green so others can easily spot it.

by Kyle_B on May 9, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

yay Banjo Man

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

This is great!

Following from Phila., PA Visiting Mom.

M. Urban can kiss my ass. Go Braden!

by oakAK on May 9, 2010 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Urban is a joke.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

OBP Boostin'!

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks for taking time, Chavez, no matter how this AB ends up.

Braden appreciates it.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

It’s also on YahooSports.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

The first AB I get to see of the day

and its the one where a zombified ex-human being/living person is walked. What a world!

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Well zombies that run are just ridiculous.

Chavez is more of a Romero zombie than a Return of the Living Dead or 28 Days Later zombie.

www.zekeishungry.com

by thejd44 on May 9, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep, better check Chavy over at 1st

Never know when he’s gonna take off.

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

I say we send 'im, whiteshoes, whaddaya think?

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

how about a hit-and-run?

because Patterson is GREAT at making contact.

by whiteshoes40 on May 9, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's funny because we're still better than Geren

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon Wheeler, pick up the pace

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

so, this free stream

stop working for anyone else?

I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.

The ninth fastest thirty year old in San Francisco

by bobnothing on May 9, 2010 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

yea

probably lots of people tuning in

by chipper1001 on May 9, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

They could just be showing a live lookin when Braden's up.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or, it'd seem, Eric Chavez has an AB

I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.

The ninth fastest thirty year old in San Francisco

by bobnothing on May 9, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would have just let Gross bat here.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn, Cleveland hasn’t scored in the quarter.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

DON'T LET UP DALLAS, YOU GOT THIS GAME

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by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Patterson is skinnier than Blevins.

Has to be.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

And all of the Rays are 2 days earlier swinging at a 69 mph pitch.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is intense.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Just logged on. I first checked Yahoo Sports page box score,
Team LOB,:A’s 8, Tampa Bay 0,
I thought :What, how come Tampa Bay left nobody on base?
Then it dawned on me.

In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.

by javaball on May 9, 2010 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Awesome

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by Hit4TheCycle on May 9, 2010 2:56 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Might be your lucky weekend.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK let's go OAK-LAND

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by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Its back up

the stream

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

back on MFEr!

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

i cant watch

"I get nervous every fifth day," Braden said. "I figure the day that goes away is the day I saddle up behind the 7-Eleven desk."

by Jessse on May 9, 2010 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

oh my god

"I get nervous every fifth day," Braden said. "I figure the day that goes away is the day I saddle up behind the 7-Eleven desk."

by Jessse on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not the first time he did that.

"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jennifer!

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

deep breath everyone

Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...

by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

The craziest part?

Powell is calling the game

[insert inside joke here]

by thewhizkid on May 9, 2010 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Powell is good at catching man

he just has a body that hates playing baseball.

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

5

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm super nervous now.

He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!

by OldhamA on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Man

we in the hurtin ballplayers binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.

by walk off bunt on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

KOUUUUUUZZZ

we in the hurtin ballplayers binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.

by walk off bunt on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

KOUZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff

"Just play for the name in front of the uniform.." - Dallas Braden

by ST on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, my.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

4

Holy shit.

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

KOUZ

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

KOOOOUUUUZ

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Zooks with the save!

He steps to the left, he steps to the riiiiiiight. That Amos Roberts, he'll make you look shite!

by OldhamA on May 9, 2010 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

KOUZ!!!!!

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

SO STELLAR

Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...

by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I have returned

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by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Doug?

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

3

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, obviously, we can see you---

Oh.

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

DALLAS

BEAUT

we in the hurtin ballplayers binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.

by walk off bunt on May 9, 2010 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

YES YES YES YES

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

K Baby

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on May 9, 2010 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

STFD

Sorry, I had to.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK. YES!

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

NICE!

I just pumped my fist and yelled out on that. My family looked at me for a second. I can’t tell them what’s so exciting about the game I’m watching though…

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by thejd44 on May 9, 2010 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

jdfioasdciomcfkdimcemiadiifadaijfidjfifisjosjifojidkkf

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY. FUCKING. SHIT.

"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on May 9, 2010 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Awesome call by Korach, too.

He has the ability to sound so excited, yet still professional.

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 3:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Love Korach

But not as much as Braden.

by oakAK on May 9, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hurt my shoulder punching the air so hard

Best game everrrrr

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

It's unhealthy the way I'm emotionally invested in this

I’m seriously trembling. I’m a 26-year-old man, this is ridiculous.

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Thats the beauty of baseball

it brings the little kid out in us

Zooey Deschanel!

by ChickenStanley on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm 20 years older than you

and I feel the same way.

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nothing different here.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too much

I can’t stand the suspense!

chronic

by Since1972 on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

209! 209! 209!

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Angels fan here

Wishing Braden the best of luck. :D

"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas

by Slyintine on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT reply actions   5 recs

Thanks!

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Classy

Thank you.

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks -- he's a great guy, worth rooting for, too.

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

classy

thanks Halo Heads

Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...

by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rec’d and thanks.

by speckops on May 9, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

TY - it's pretty special

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 9, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK, this is now

the furthest since Catfish did it 42 years ago!!!!

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by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm at the point where I'm wondering

whether Dallas Braden has heard of A-Rod.

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 3:02 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Read it again.

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice.

www.zekeishungry.com

by thejd44 on May 9, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha!

Thats what I get for being too excited and reading it wrong! Thanks ;)

Zooey Deschanel!

by ChickenStanley on May 9, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

AAAARRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 3:03 PM PDT reply actions  

This is so dumb they arent broadcasting our side of the inning

Only Braden’s half.

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Did I hear Kuiper correctly?

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 3:03 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah...

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Not cool.

OT: You’re a fellow EDSBSer, yeah?

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I occasionally comment at EDSBS.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know how that place doesn't get more traffic

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s still new on SB Nation. Give it time, and they will have more traffic.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

EDSBS?

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Every Day Should Be Saturday

If you like college football at all, definitely check it out. Some of the best writing on sports out there.

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

you recommended that place to me last year sometime.

sock puppets have never successfully defended castles, except when working with squirrels, which would never happen because squirrels know better than to trust sock puppets. -nm

by Leopold Bloom on May 10, 2010 5:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

they are awesome writers

and I still thank the lord every day for the Marques Slocum interview.

by stormtown on May 9, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m thankful for Jonathon Crompton.

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Stephen Garcia

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously, Gross needs to be in LF.

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Niemann took his place in the rotation last year, I think

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Need moar insurance

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Davis is due.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Everyone else at the game let's try to get a two oh nine chant going next inning

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

by xbhaskarx on May 9, 2010 3:05 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

Good shit!

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff

"Just play for the name in front of the uniform.." - Dallas Braden

by ST on May 9, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

LANDON POWELLLLLLL

SO NICE OF YOU TO START YOUR SEASON TODAY GOOD SIR. WELCOME.

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Davis should be bunting here.

"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on May 9, 2010 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Or hit to the right side

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why is MLB only broadcasting half the inning?

In the battle of the strong, victory goes to the brave.

by javaball on May 9, 2010 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Why is Andy Sonnanstine doing mop-up work?

I thought he was supposed to be really good?

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

I think he got pushed to 6th man status with the rise of Price

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, LeBron missed a bunny. It would have cut it to three points.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

bunny?

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

i never really got the bunny hop

it should seem like traveling right?

[insert inside joke here]

by thewhizkid on May 9, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rather slow service at BJs

Got to schedule the TiVo to record the end…

@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast

by Hit4TheCycle on May 9, 2010 3:06 PM PDT via mobile reply actions  

I'm guessing they could actually have thrown Powell out at 3B there

Sharp one-hopper to 2B?

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

this is exciting.

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by mikev on May 9, 2010 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Are you naked?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

BFF

SIG SPACE AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP. INQUIRE WITHIN.

by mikev on May 9, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

What rhymes with "Sac Fly"?

RBI.

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

If I'm Cliff, I'm pissed about that

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Under different circumstances, the A's probably would have run for Powell

But not now.

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 3:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Bah. Powell is Frank Thomas on the basepaths.

"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on May 9, 2010 3:07 PM PDT reply actions  

He couldnt score from 3rd on a deep fly to CF

so….he might be fat but he certainly slow.

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

We have been since the 4th.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Really? Wasn't really much of a story in the 4th.

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know.

It was their regular “hey look at this game”, not a “hey guys…this is huge” thing.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

what, 'A-Rod causes Rays shut-out for 4 innings' isn't a story?

I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.

The ninth fastest thirty year old in San Francisco

by bobnothing on May 9, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come on Bart, make it 4-5

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Damnit

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Sonnanstine has a "japanese pause" in his delivery

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

hm...

Good weather, as it turns out. Maybe I shoulda went today…

by Kaiser99 on May 9, 2010 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I do not want to see a Rays pitching change

Let’s get this half inning over with.

@WorldBLee

by worldblee on May 9, 2010 3:08 PM PDT reply actions  

ALL RIGHT MY FRIENDS


                                                 LET"S MAKE HISTORY!!!

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by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 3:09 PM PDT reply actions  

hah it would be funny if braden didn't even know

braden trots out there in the ninth thinking he can get a complete game

What did i tell you...didn't I say they would win? Yeah that's right I did didn't ? Wait.. what? They LOST?!?!?

by greenbean on May 9, 2010 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

And here we go...

ogogog

Yer killin me kouz, yer killing me!

by Oaktownflav on May 9, 2010 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

HERE

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

WE

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

GO!!!!!

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

gooo!!!!!!

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

here we go ...

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on May 9, 2010 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Pepe!!!!

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Looks like he was banned on the spot.

DALLAS

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Buuuuaaaahaha

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

FRONT PAGE

on espn

[insert inside joke here]

by thewhizkid on May 9, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do it to it Dallas

we in the hurtin ballplayers binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.

by walk off bunt on May 9, 2010 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Braden at 97 pitches.

No big deal.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

TO EXCITED TO POST

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

And I hope you guys are all standing.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

209, 209, 209...

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff

"Just play for the name in front of the uniform.." - Dallas Braden

by ST on May 9, 2010 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm gonna barf

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

i gotta pee

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL!

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

THERE'S ONE

Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...

by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Whew.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

1 gone

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

2

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

TWO

[insert inside joke here]

by thewhizkid on May 9, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

25 for 25

we in the hurtin ballplayers binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.

by walk off bunt on May 9, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

YES

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

1..........

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff

"Just play for the name in front of the uniform.." - Dallas Braden

by ST on May 9, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT HOLY SHIT

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I gotta shit. Pee. and Vomit.

"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

AND THERE'S TWO

Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...

by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

1

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

26 for 26

we in the hurtin ballplayers binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.

by walk off bunt on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

ONE!!!

[insert inside joke here]

by thewhizkid on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

This interesting that Maddon isnt PHing

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

jesus fucking christ patterson

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

GDI Patterson..

gave me a heart attack there….

"Twenty minutes," says Jack Sr. "Thank god for Billy Beane."

"Any fan that wants us to do that is going to be disappointed because that just isn’t us." - Wolff

"Just play for the name in front of the uniform.." - Dallas Braden

by ST on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

THANK YOU GOD

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

If he had misplayed that I would have eaten him.

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Hold me

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

OMGOMGOMG!!!!!!!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

/heart attack

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!

I really don’t like balls going to Patterson!

by stormtown on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

LET"S GO DALLAS

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I am doing to die.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

SHIT

It would come down to Kapler.

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:14 PM PDT reply actions  

that was so close to hitting him

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Aw give him a call

we in the hurtin ballplayers binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.

by walk off bunt on May 9, 2010 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Throw it down the middle.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG OMG OMG

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Chuck Norris approves, Dallas

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

HE DID IT

[insert inside joke here]

by thewhizkid on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

whoooooooooo hooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT

I LOVE YOU DALLAS

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

OH MY GOD

we in the hurtin ballplayers binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.

by walk off bunt on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

ohhhhh shit

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAH!

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Unbelievable.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck you AROD!

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions   3 recs

this

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I AM SO HAPPY RIGHT NOW

FOR DALLAS, FOR THE A’S, FOR A’S FANS EVERYWHERE!!!!!

@WorldBLee

by worldblee on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

PERFECT!!!!!!!!!!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Suck it A-Rod

"Even the Swedes are getting mad."-Randy Hahn
"It's very cozy in the sin bin."-Randy Hahn

by 49er16 on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

PERFECT

Against the best team in baseball!

by Rancho Canseco on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

ON MOTHER'S DAY

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

IN FRONT OF HIS GRANDMOTHER

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy crap

Angels fan here. Congratulations Dallas Braden, for making history.

"Just another Halo victory" - Rory Markas

by Slyintine on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Awesome

3 > 2, except for very large values of 2.

by JLeverenz on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

FUCK YES YES YES YES

"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Take THAT, A-Rod!!! WAY TO GO, DALLAS!!! :)

"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"

by Derwood13 on May 9, 2010 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Don’t piss off Braden!

by speckops on May 9, 2010 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

yes sir

"I get nervous every fifth day," Braden said. "I figure the day that goes away is the day I saddle up behind the 7-Eleven desk."

by Jessse on May 9, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

IM SHAKING I CAN BARELY TYPE

THIS IS THE BEST THING IVE SEEN AS AN A’S FAN SINCE 1990

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Also, definitely shaking.

by speckops on May 9, 2010 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

GAME RECAP IS UP

Here

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

by Nico on May 9, 2010 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

ok, fucking hell, shit, that's brilliant

I suspect that you think tilting at windmills means something other than what it does.

The ninth fastest thirty year old in San Francisco

by bobnothing on May 9, 2010 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

dude his grandma is there thats fuucking awesome

"Since other people actually read these threads, though, probably best that your particular brand of wrongness not go completely unchallenged." - PT

by designatedforassignment on May 9, 2010 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

suck it a-rod

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay....I'm crying NOW!!!

soooooo sweet! ON MOther’s Day!

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 9, 2010 3:17 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG.

I just became pregnant by his sheer awesomeness .

by Jennifer on May 9, 2010 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

holy fucking shit im on the verge of bawling.

"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on May 9, 2010 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

this

BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD. BEER IS GOOD, AND STUFF.

by doctorK on May 9, 2010 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

just moved past the verge

i cannot believe this this is the best day ever

-The president of the "Sign Elijah Dukes" fan club.

by PL78 on May 9, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

JUST.DO.IT!!

Today there IS crying in baseball.

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 9, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

well

that brought me to tears… Congrats Braden!

by sf drift king on May 9, 2010 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

you ain't got nothing to say

it was perfect!

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

EAT THAT HANDFUL OF A PERFECT FUCKING GAME, AROD!

The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus

by The Dogfather on May 9, 2010 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, man. I am still shaking.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on May 9, 2010 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

me three!

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Historic

Nothing else to say.

chronic

by Since1972 on May 9, 2010 3:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Oakland Does Dallas?

Is that how this works?

the rarely posting Portland A's fan formerly known as kidlondon.

by yusebio on May 9, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

FUCK....YES>>>>>!!!!

Jack "The Must, Just has no Rust, ain't no Bust, after him the ladies Lust, turns pitchers into Dust, likes his pizza with no Crust" Cust

by FrankCohen on May 9, 2010 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

THERE MUST BE A CT THREAD

Am I right?

"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."

by Joey C. on May 9, 2010 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

I

"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis

by Berry Jo on May 9, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fuck yes.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

woooooooo!!

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

SO BEAUTIFUL


                                     PERFECT
                                   May 9, 2010

Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...

by emperor nobody on May 9, 2010 3:23 PM PDT reply actions  

PERFECTO

SIG SPACE AVAILABLE FOR SPONSORSHIP. INQUIRE WITHIN.

by mikev on May 9, 2010 3:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Perfecto!!

And I was going to write “perfecto” in the first inning, but I thought youse guys would pound me (a la the 209).

"I'm not going to comment on the cacophonous generation of ancillary noise". Ken Korach on the Tampa Bay indoor dome.

by One won lost won on May 9, 2010 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

ARod, tell me how Dallas' ass taste

we in the hurtin ballplayers binness. and cousin, binness is a boomin.

by walk off bunt on May 9, 2010 3:24 PM PDT reply actions  

The only guy with 8 toes to throw a perfect game!!

"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

Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury

by cuppingmaster on May 9, 2010 3:25 PM PDT reply actions  

They have to be.

HAVE to be.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

PERFECT

Wasn’t able to get on the computer since im at my parents house (and to break the mojo) but man oh man Dallas, you’re the best!

rebuildingseason.blogspot.com

by Rebuilding Season on May 9, 2010 3:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Dallas Braden

www.zekeishungry.com

by thejd44 on May 9, 2010 3:26 PM PDT reply actions   2 recs

I can't figure out if wiki employs people to do this

Or if there is some guy out there who goes “OMG, PERFECT GAME…gotta update wikipedia!”

www.zekeishungry.com

by thejd44 on May 9, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

More like the latter

people like to see their work online, even if it is just cursing to a blog…or, updating Wikipedia..

"I'm not going to comment on the cacophonous generation of ancillary noise". Ken Korach on the Tampa Bay indoor dome.

by One won lost won on May 9, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, people do that.

The selfish, they're all standing in line, faithing and hoping to buy themselves time.
Me, I figure as each breath goes by, I only own my mind.

by danmerqury on May 9, 2010 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, I put on the ESPN look-in so my family had to watch

Then I immediately updated my Facebook status.

So I guess I kind of understand the wiki people.

www.zekeishungry.com

by thejd44 on May 9, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Great that it was caught by Landon Powell

who got the Athletics ahead with his two-out single.

"I'm not going to comment on the cacophonous generation of ancillary noise". Ken Korach on the Tampa Bay indoor dome.

by One won lost won on May 9, 2010 3:30 PM PDT reply actions  

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