DLD 6.16.10: What the heck is going on in Oakland? (Or: Why bunting is bad)
by pam5981 on Jun 16, 2010 12:26 PM PDT
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Stolen title from this JoePo tweet, who today graces us with this piece:
Holy $#@$!%. Somebody tell that man to stop doing that immediately. Holy #@!$#@$. Seven of his league-leading nine sacrifice bunts were, just as he said, bunting a runner from second to third with nobody out. This isn’t just a waste of an out, it’s crumpling an out, stomping on it with disdain, and then purposely not putting it into the recycle bin. Why would you do this? There’s no double play in order. A single might score the run. According to the BaseballProspectus Run Matrix, bunting a runner from second to third reduces a team’s run expectation level from 1.09 runs to .93 runs.
Just because we like to argue about bunting. And mushrooms.
Moar linkz:
We got a new toy yesterday. Let's try not to break him. He's kinda cute.
If you were one of the people who bought (or tried to buy) an iPhone yesterday, Apple is apologizing to you. Good luck with that 4G, peeps.
For you Megan Fox fans, sorry, she's engaged. To David Silver.
'Tis all. Thought we needed a new place to chat today. Dump away, sweet peas.
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I'd prefer the title of this thread to be
“Fuck the heck is going on in Oakland”
(shoutout to any old FJM people)
-Yeah, I just posted that, but my opinion is apparently "wrong" a significant portion of the time though, so take it as you will.
I didn't click on your "new toy" link, but I assume it's a picture of this
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Heh. No.
I couldn’t figure out how to put that beautiful picture of him in the body of the DLD…am I dense?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Throw this into HTML view in the story editor.
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She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
thx dannycakes
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Appropriately, our own Bloomie
is spending the day continuing his own odyssey.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
unless he eats too much at the Aeaea Motel
and gets turned into a pig.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I would still do unspeakable things to Megan Fox
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I'd like to believe that out of spite and principle i would not
…but i most definately would if I had even the slighest chance…
by OldYoungMan on Jun 16, 2010 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions
She doesn't do anything for me.
Yeah I know, I’m weird.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
amen to that!
She’s dumber than a tree stump and has the personality to match!
New mind-warping, stomach-churning Pilots songs are now online... follow the link if you dare (don't say you weren't warned!) NSFW!!!
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Is she dumb? I've never spoken to her.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
and she suffers from OCD
she just said that in an interview
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm slowly coming around to her.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Crazy Chick Attraction Syndrome?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
That's a syndrome?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Why was Mr. Babbit attracted to Lorena?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
emasculation fetishist...
New mind-warping, stomach-churning Pilots songs are now online... follow the link if you dare (don't say you weren't warned!) NSFW!!!
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
yes yes, OldhamA broke that out on me yesterday :)
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
If you are not watching that show regularly
You are missing out. Brilliant stuff.
i'm a non television owner, so i don't know the show
but a buddy sent it to me because my former gf is trying to jump back into my life. and he said, the decision should be based on the diagonal. i nearly died laughing.
Well if they could just do a Barney Stinson highlights package,
you’d miss nothing.
Though that could be cos I’m a little bit gay for Neil Patrick Harris.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
You and everyone else
I mean, as long as they’ve seen the Harold and Kumar.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Or him host an awards show.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
This seems to be pretty common
My wife thinks I’m NPH-sexual.
Well, anything Joss touches is gold
Unless someone else effs it up, i.e., the X-Men script.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Pretty much, yes.
He’s got loads of free time now. He’s got to be spinning up something amazing.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
One can hope
One can also hope that whoever he gives it to will give it time to breathe.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
I still cry when I watch a Firefly episode.
Why goddamn it, WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYY?!!!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Me, too, friend
Me, too.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Objects in Space was on today.
Man it’s so good. Like ridiculously good. How does shit like King of Queens and Everybody Loves Raymond get season after season when Firefly gets one?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Stupid people outnumber smart people?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
My theories:
(1) The viewing public tends toward what’s familiar and easily definable.
(2) The networks know (1) and cancel any show that might challenge their viewers to engage in thought.
Unfortunately, this often precludes:
(3) Challenging, inventive television, if given a chance to built a proper audience, can become massively popular and profitable.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Enter: HBO.
And, to a lesser extent, FX.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Good answer.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
And that's not even one of my favorite episodes.
Still fantastic.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
I've never seen firefly!!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
You owe it to yourself
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Plus it's not like any of the cast are doing anything....
If enough people watch it we can get it back on the air. Right? Right?!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Hey, a lot of the cast is working
Nathan Fillion is on Castle, Morena “Mrs. Joey C.” Baccarin is on V, Adam Baldwin is on Chuck. And Alan Tudyk is just plain awesome, so he’s usually in demand.
But yes, they need to do a hiatus movie, like what they’re talking about with HBO/BBC’s Rome.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
She has an unusually long neck.
But yeah, she’s super hot.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Google searched her.
I don’t catch the attractiveness.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Each to their own, Cpt.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
(hugs asian girls)
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Just asian girls?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Mostly, I guess.
‘Heard white girls aren’t that interested in Asian guys. Something about the sausages.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I know, right?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Brohime.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
It's okay Dan.
I still love you.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Not true
I’ve not quite a few who were into asian guys. Even one that dated (and later married) only asian guys.
Ask me about my squirrel.
So she had a case of Yellow Fever?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
agrd
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions
You know how sometimes people say "what" really flatly, so it's more of a statement than it is a question?
I’m doing that right now.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
I couldn't hear you over your megaphone.
Try again, please.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I think you need to see her in motion.
On Firefly. She’s insanely attractive.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
I think you don't know what kind of
girls I’m attracted to.
Care to show a video?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
We have a similar taste
She does have an exotic touch to her. But you don’t get to see that in a lot of photos of her.
Ask me about my squirrel.
No we don't.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
You're into asian chicks...
So yeah.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Not -just- Asian girls.
I think Amy Adams is sorta hot, too.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Right
Personally, I like mixed and exotic, with trend towards asian. But a pretty woman with a great personality is a pretty woman with a great personality. No need to care about anything else really beyond that.
Ask me about my squirrel.
by DMOAS on Jun 16, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That's true.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
She takes some bizzarely unattractive pictures
But yes, totally hot.
Ask me about my squirrel.
And River, too.
Yeah, they’re all quite awesome.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Not so much Summer Glau.
But yeah t’others in that show were pretty hot.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
River: ugh
I agree with Lynnzgal except not River. She was crazy freaky and not in a good way. Joss loves himself the skinny/smart/crazy types, but she was my least favorite part of the show.
Much like erm.....Amy Acker.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Yep
Although I appreciated Fred’s character much more in the last season.
Drool.
Again. Joss really knows his way around attractive actresses.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
You and I diverge on this one
Dannycakes.
Too skinny.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Slobber
I didn’t get into Angel in a big way, but I’m considering watching it through for Amy Acker. She was alright by me in Dollhouse.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Charisma. Carpenter.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
You're killing me
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Yeah, her Dollhouse character was one of the best.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
I repeat OldhamA's comment:
Plus it’s not like any of the cast are doing anything….
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Exactly my point.
Castle and Chuck suck. I’ve yet to see V.
Tudyk was Alpha in the disappointing Dollhouse, which has also ended.
I doubt they’d do another movie, sadly.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Plus, it was way better as a tv show.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I confess that Castle is a show that I actually seek out and watch.
I know, it sucks. But dammit, I can’t not watch anything with Nathan Fillion in it.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
He's a fantastic actor.
But that show is awful. I still watch Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza place when it’s on ‘cos he’s in it.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Same
But I actually like it. It’s popcorn crime drama.
Ask me about my squirrel.
I do too.
It sucks. But I still enjoy it.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
I wouldn't say it sucks
You just don’t have to have high expectations for it.
Ask me about my squirrel.
A lot of what I watch is like that
I’d never delusion myself into thinking it’s something greater than it is. But I like popcorn shows. USA & SCI-FI have a lot of them.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Sci-Fi is always worth a watch.
For hilarity’s sake.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Have you seen White Collar?
I think it fits that description.
by whiteshoes40 on Jun 16, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Burn Notice is a fun show.
If only for the explosions.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Burn Notice is awesome.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
That's not too shabby.
Helps that the lead actor has a good screen presence and Tiffani Thiessen is in it too.
Not to mention that ‘Kate’ girl is pretty darn hot.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Matt Bomer (lead actor) is cute.
AND he was on Chuck!
Tiffani Thiessen always makes me think of Saved by the Bell.
by whiteshoes40 on Jun 16, 2010 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course she does.
She was briefly in Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza place too.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Ohhhh man.
Chuck is AWESOME. Castle isn’t especially high quality or anything but it’s fun.
by whiteshoes40 on Jun 16, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
And this is why it can never be.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
"Hey, Joey C., this show is kind of cheesy but it has guns, fighting, and Yvonne Strahovski"
“Jo— Joe? Where’d you go—”
/sees Joey C.-shaped hole in door leading to living room
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
V sucks.
Never really seen Chuck, but it has its fans. V is really, mind-blowingly terrible.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
I've been told the original is good.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
But Laura Vandervoort
is suuuuuuper hot. It’s the only reason I watch V
If Pennington manages 17 HRs, I’ll vow to consume an article of clothing to achieve a humorous effect --Joey C.
by cityplANner on Jun 18, 2010 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions
What channel does it on?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I was 9 years old that time.
Oh boy.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Perfect timing for a geeky boy :)
Ask me about my squirrel.
FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUU
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude
That’s a compliment. Do you not see the group you’re playing with?
Ask me about my squirrel.
I meant because I missed out.
A LOT of people I know say it’s an amazing show.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't be mean, Cap'n
It’s cancelled now.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
How do I borrow it from you? D:!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions
"Chris, dear, what's in this package addressed to you from Lynnzgal in Oakland"?
(shudder)
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh.
Mail intercept. That’s a part of every middle/high school student’s repertoire.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Plus, how sheltered is his life?!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I'm not very good at being secretive.
Being home-schooled and all…
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions
You're going to find UCSC a...change.
For the better, of course.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
UCSC
was pretty awesome when I was there, and while I don’t think it’s as good now, that could just be because I’m old.
You can learn
I was home-schooled from K-12, and I learned just fine. Of course, my parents also let my girlfriend spend the night at our house, in my room, with me. So maybe my parents were less. . . protective.
My mother isn't so much protective
She makes jokes about me impregnating women in college, which makes ME feel awkward, even.
My dad…a bit protective. I know his intentions are good, but…
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
She has a weird sense of humour.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Yeah.
It almost seems like she’s encouraging me to get laid.
Weird.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Well there's getting laid, then
there’s having a kid at 18….
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I really don't want that.
Actually, I really don’t want to get laid either.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Erm....
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Something wrong with that?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I suppose it's your choice.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I don't mean I don't want to get laid ever.
It’s just not something I’m desperate to do.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh, yeah.
I’m in no rush for that. ~
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing wrong with that
I’m a big fan of only doing it because you want to, and not doing it when you don’t. And being open to these things changing over time.
Is that an offer, Dan?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Dan Merqury, are you trying to seduce me?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Mr. Merqury!
Foxy loves you more than you will know! Woah woah woah!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Me too! :(
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe she's going through a phase where she thinks you might be gay.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Really now?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
And what the hell does
she say to your sister if she’s joking about that with you?!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Ever?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Oh wow.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Ah, see, there it is
I know where you’re coming from OAH.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Hmm. Roman Catholic.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
You WERE?
Lucky bastard.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
I was, yes.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Yea. I hated that rule.
Also, there had to be space between us when we sat on the couch. And Mrs. Jacobsen was on top of things.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
My parents had the ex-hippie thing going
Thankfully, so did my girlfriends parents. We were more in danger of embarrassment from frank discussions of whether we were using contraception than from getting caught.
Yeah that sounds like my parents.
They’re not ex-hippies, but they’re pretty liberal.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Then you know what I mean
I don’t wish on any teen boy the conversation with his mother about how to properly use a condom.
Ha ha - I didn't get THAT
conversation. But yeah they’d have shown me if I’d have asked!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Oh, I didn't ask
But I guess it worked. 31 and counting, and no pregnancy scares, let alone actual pregnancies.
Erm, a bit.
My parents aren’t very keen on me participating in internet blogs in the first place.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I know!
I just don’t have the…cojones…to convince them that I’m not as gullible and naive as they think…
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
how do they feel
about non-Internet-based blogs?
Blgs?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
How does WBC get away with it?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
It's not that they don't stop us.
They’re just a bit, erm, protective.
As long as we know what we’re doing, internet predators, etc etc.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
So you've been warned about us then.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
T'is indeed.
Not sure which episode is my favourite.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I'd go with Out of Gas.
Also, Trash.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
I love the movie so much it overshadows a lot of the TV episodes
But “Our Mrs. Reynolds” is great for so many reasons.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Oh yeah.
Both Saffron episodes are hilariously awesome.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Plus, she's hot.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I still don't get this Christina Hendricks thing either!!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I apologize since large breasts
and a doll face don’t catch my eye.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
She has quite the ass, too.
Seriously, though. Nearly all women look better in motion than in still pics. CH especially so.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Absolutely true
And hey, maybe she isn’t the Cap’n’s type, but she looks pretty great in both Firefly and Mad Men.
I'm not saying that she isn't attractive.
I’m just saying that she’s not really the kind of girl I’m attracted to.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Tits and ass, Mikey.
Now go do your homework and don’t come downstairs until you finish.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
No way. The tv show was way better than the movie.
I mean it’s a very, very good movie, but it pales in comparison to the tv show. Obviously that’s mainly because it’s a character driven show and Whedon had more time in an episodic format to explore those characters.
The tv show had a certain charm about it that few shows can replicate.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
There was a lot of the show that I missed in the movie
What I liked was the sense of drive and direction you get out of the movie. It’s one of the most flat-out entertaining things I’ve ever seen. And during the last 25 minutes, you’re scared shitless because you just don’t know what will happen next or who will make it out alive. That’s rare.
All that said, not nearly enough Inara, and by extension, Inara/Cap’n banter.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Yeah like I said - he did a very good job with the movie.
But it’s not the tv show.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Because the primary purpose of television,
by a wide margin, is to provide mindless entertainment that can be easily enjoyed with little thought and no great need for attention.
All the “good” shows that you guys are always citing are for people who want to pay attention to TV and really get into it and care about keeping up with every episode. News flash: You are the minority. Most people want to just turn it on and half-watch while they eat or cook or whatever and let it relax them a little bit. People don’t want to have to worry about having the experience spoiled if they miss a few minutes coming back late after the commercial or if the phone rings.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Why the fuck is LOST so popular then?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Because LOST never made sense at any point.
So it doesn’t matter if you’re only half watching.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Intellectual laziness:
It’s the American way.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Surely there's enough channels to cater to both those needs though?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
If I were the fascist dictator of the world,
I would seriously consider banning mindless entertainment.
Then again, I’d legalize heroin, so I guess the two would cancel each other out.
New mind-warping, stomach-churning Pilots songs are now online... follow the link if you dare (don't say you weren't warned!) NSFW!!!
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
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"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
I love philosoraptor.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
by danmerqury on Jun 16, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Is that its' name, or did you make that up?
’cuz if you made it up, that was way funny.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 17, 2010 7:39 AM PDT up reply actions
Not my name, unfortunately.
It’s a pretty great word pun.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Eh
I think this was true at one point, perhaps, but eventually I have found his “kill off the most likeable character” meme to get old. He has to do it in every show why now?
That’s what makes it so deliciously sad!
Yeah he does it when it's coming to an end.
He likes tragic storylines.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Look, I won't argue too vigorously
I’ll just say that I appreciate someone who follows through on there being consequences. How many goddamn episodes are the A-Team going to stand in front of 470 dudes firing AK’s without getting hit?
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
That's part of the charm of the A-Team though.
Nobody dies, ever. It’s hilarious.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
This guy?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Ok that's sorta creepy.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I do. I love that show.
It’s one of my faves.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Good
You are back on my “awesome AN posters” list.
BACK ON?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
You were temporarily suspended
when I worried you didn’t watch HIMYM. This was obviously unnecessary, and you would have gotten back on anyway. Your versatility (baseball, uniform aesthetics, and suggestive innuendo) is unparalleled. Well, Iglew is pretty versatile too, but he doesn’t have your looks.
How do you know that?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Duh
Have you seen Iglew’s avatar? I’m just not into squares, man. Pam’s avatar at least has a tongue.
I assume you're imagining what that tongue can do?
’Cos squares can be pretty hot.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
My imagination is my business
and I suppose it all depends on one’s definition of “squares”. My wife is about to complete a PhD in Political Science, which by some definitions would make her very square, but she is super hot.
It's all part of the same dynamic.
CCAS is a result of that line being abnormally lower than usual.
Ask me about my squirrel.
I really should've seen that
before I got involved with this girl a year or so ago who had ACTUALLY been in a mental institution at one point in her life.
"Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige
yes
plus I’ve heard her speak now and I like her sound.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
She's way too skinny.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Megan Fox is way too everything for me.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
White? Tall? Famous?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
arousal ÷2/
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
She doesn't do anything for me,
but she did get a restraining order so I’d quit asking her.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
but then speak about them?
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
You'd probably be spreading something else like wildfire, too.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
STDs? No, not so much,
though I’ve never had one so maybe I am missing out on something amazing.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Neither have I, but thanks for implying it. Stay classy.
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Sweetie, I was implying it about Megan Fox, not you.
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Oh. Well in that case it'd probably be worth it.
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You could brag about it for a week but mike jr will be paying for it forever.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
(see above)
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
It is not a pretty sight.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU CAN'T CURE NERVE DAMAGE.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
ABLATE, ABLATE
that would hurt
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I cut myself there once!!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
j/k
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude...TMI
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
As if talking about STDs is any better.
(pout)
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
no.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
It is?
Oh dear.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Like Buhner's ingrown hair?
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Whoa whoa whoa whoa whoa.
[makes comical tire screeching sound]
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Nice use of brackets.
Coulda used italics, too, though.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
You know, if you really want to convert to Judaism you should talk to a rabbi first
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
BURN IT.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, she's better looking than Lohan ever was
A’course, that’s an “IMO” statement.
Still, haven’t Fox and that 90210 Korean War vet been engaged before? I’ve survived this before, I’ll survive it again.
And if I don’t, there’s always Kristen Bell.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Lohan is very different because she was a child star
Being a child star seems like about the best way to make someone an insane, miserable addict.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
OMFG
Having them as parents might actually be the best way to make someone an insane, miserable, narcissistic addict.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Word to that
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Oh okay, Kristen Bell.
There’s a girl that lights my fire.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Finally, some common ground
There’s something so attractive about a girl who (apparently) has a personality and intelligence. And who is hot.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Oh, Kristen.
(swoon)
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome Posnanski article.
Like always.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
'Cept he said Ken Macha instead of Bob Geren.
oopsie.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
He did?
He must have fixed it.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Heh. Yeah he did.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I wouldn't mind Macha being a stud manager
for today, that is.
"I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it" ~ Mae West
Sad to say it, but I really wish Beane would just move on.
Let Forst assume the title of GM since all indications point to him doing pretty much all those duties anyways. Or better yet, find a way to pry DePodesta back from SD. The last couple of years, Beane’s moves (if they’re really his moves) have become increasingly confusing, frustrating, and downright illogical.
I see little to no similarities between this current management and the shrewd management of the early ‘00s. Maybe it’s because everyone else has gotten a lot smarter. Maybe Beane is the same he’s always been, but he’s no longer the only smart guy in a room full of idiots. Maybe, and I hate to bring this up cause I usually dislike speculating on something like this, he just doesn’t care anymore. I really don’t know, but I don’t think things are changing for the better.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 16, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
there's certainly a lot of anecdotal evidence to say
That, like you said, Forst is the guy right now.
Of course, for all we know, Beane was ordered by Wolff to let Forst take the reins. CT is always talking about how Beane is so competitive, so I guess we’ll see this summer if we are indeed in the hunt.
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2010 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe Beane ISN'T doing as much anymore, and that's why so much questionable stuff is going on?
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Maybe but then that just means he's placing his trust in incompetent people
or, worse perhaps, he doesn’t care anymore. Not really heartening.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 16, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
you beat me to it
(i think it’s just anti-soccer bias)
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
It's hard not to see the sense in that conclusion
And if he’s not doing as much any more and it leads to questionable things going on, that’s just as bad as if he were doing them himself.
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doesn't this coincide with beane giving more control to forst? so why do you want beane to leave and forst to take over?
The last couple of years, Beane’s moves (if they’re really his moves) have become increasingly confusing, frustrating, and downright illogical.
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
If Forst is the one making questionable moves, isn't Beane part of the problem by ceding control to such incompetence?
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 16, 2010 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions
even if that's the case, your idea of removing the distracted dude and handing full control over to the incompetent dude doesn't make much sense
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
shrug
I’m not that big of a fan of Forst anyways. Like I said, DePodesta, or someone of that saber ilk, would be my first choice.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 16, 2010 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm heartbroken about Megan Fox
But I got one of those 600,000 iPhones pre-ordered yesterday, so this makes me happy.
"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
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don't hate :-)
Did you get an Evo yet? I have to admit, I seriously contemplated saying “fuck it” and getting one.
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2010 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I heard your name mentioned on CT last night
by OldYoungMan on Jun 16, 2010 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I tweeted him about the crap audio
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2010 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
he said he didnt have any idea what your name means
Im taking a guess but does it have anything to do with that cup game?
by OldYoungMan on Jun 16, 2010 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha, I'll have to email him
(nothing to do with actual games)
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2010 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
hmmm?
"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 Jun 16, 2010 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions
iPhone 3G/AT&T
"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 Jun 16, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope, not upgrade eligible yet. I'm really liking my Samsung Moment though, so I'm good.
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I have wi-fi tethering envy
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
So I take it you don't like iPhones?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Wake me when they open it up to Verizon instead of the crappy AT&T service
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Why bother when you can get the HTC Incredible?
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I'm really leaning toward a new Droid when my upgrade period comes in a few weeks
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Then we're on the same page
That thing looks like the shit, as they say.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
I had to get sprint
at&t only worked in a small section of my backyard…talking on the phone in the winter wasn’t pleasant
OaklandAs
Kevin Kouzmanoff is batting .473 in the month of June and leads #MLB with 26 hits this month. #Athletics
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 12:46 PM PDT reply actions
Geeeeeez.
He lost his streak yesterday. No, not his fifteen-game hit streak. His five-game RBI streak. That’s insane.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
only two XBH in the last 7 days though
but I’m not complaining, at least he is getting on base.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
Unlike Cust,
I’m perfectly happy with Kouz sacrificing a little XBH power for hits.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
toldyousotoldyousotoldyouso
-Yeah, I just posted that, but my opinion is apparently "wrong" a significant portion of the time though, so take it as you will.
Slow down, cowboy.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d like to take the time to say happy birthday to Tupac. He would have been 39 today.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 12:50 PM PDT reply actions
I clown around when I hang around with the Underground,
Girls use to frown, say I’m down, when I come around.
Gas me and when they pass me they use to diss me,
harrass me, but now they ask me if they can kiss me.
Get some fame, people change, wanna live their life high.
Same song, can’t go wrong, if I play the nice guy.
(Claimin’ that they must have changed, just cause we became strong)
I remain, still the same. (Why Tu’?) Cause it’s the same song.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah I thought that came off particularly douchey.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
agreed
I don’t like that guy. and he should stay off of TV.
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
He's got a face made for radio,
and a voice made for print…
a pen hand made for hammering nails
but he’s Slusser’s friend so I’ll stop talking shit…
New mind-warping, stomach-churning Pilots songs are now online... follow the link if you dare (don't say you weren't warned!) NSFW!!!
by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Ugh.
I know people have complained about Ratto before (and Slusser’s always defended him), but I’ve never really read any of his work.
This was not a good first impression.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
and that piece wasn't as bad as his usual "work"
by OldYoungMan on Jun 16, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what I was thinking
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
stick-in-the-mud is the best description of 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
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2010 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow that's a bad article. I take it he's a Giants fan?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
He hates them, too,
but in a different way.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh..
He has his shtick, which works for him. At this point, decades into his career, he’s an institution and you just let him do his thing.
by Billy Frijoles on Jun 16, 2010 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow this thing was full of typos. Shit.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I only did it as an homage to you
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Stolen from the Hot-a-Meter thread, because it's good linkage
courtesy of oblique, trying to mitigate discussion on hawtness (but why would you want to do THAT!?!?)
The Search for Baseball’s Fattest Man
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I don't watch much NL baseball.
Jonathan Broxton is almost 300 pounds?!
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
he's a beast
But he wears his uni loose so it doesn’t look like a deuce and a half on TV
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2010 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I've seen pictures and the occasional highlight.
He’s pretty solidly built. But 300? Damn.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
OF SOLID MUSCLEILK CHOCOLATE!!!!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Most of those guys are almost 300 pounds
Its not that hard especially with a little muscle mixed in. Bengie has to be at least 270.
He's hilariously listed at 225.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 16, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I think its funny that people call Cust fat,
dude is solid. Yeah there is some fat on top of it, but it isn’t really a problem
ungh
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I like this slightly chubby people love.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Cap'n approved.
♥
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
if only it would turn into short fat white guy love.
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Stretch!
He looks down and…you can put it on the plate! YES!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Depends what you consider short.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Why am I taller than you.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, you’re taller than my mom.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm probably about as tall as your mom...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 Jun 16, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow
For some reason even having met you, i thought you were taller. You don’t give off a 5’7"ness. Maybe it was knife.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Fat makes you look shorter.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Didn't look fat to me
Big, sure. Fat, no.
Ask me about my squirrel.
He's not exactly in great shape either.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Circle is a great shape.
Better than square.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
The Rich Garces cup!
ROTFL!!
also, I’m disappointed there’s no Landon.
"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 Jun 16, 2010 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Reminds me of this Onion classic
http://www.theonion.com/articles/cc-sabathia-prince-fielder-keep-imagining-each-oth,2493/
"I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it" ~ Mae West
AHAHAHA.
That picture is amazing.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Oh god yes.
Team insiders say the problem has become a serious disruption, with numerous incidences of each player tying a bib around his neck, holding a knife and fork in their outstretched hands, and chasing the other around the ballpark.
“And as a provisional measure, we’ve gotten Ray Durham from the Giants in the hopes that both Prince and C.C. will think he’s a giant ham and leave one another alone.”
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
LOL
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
...
Team insiders say the problem has become a serious disruption, with numerous incidences of each player tying a bib around his neck, holding a knife and fork in their outstretched hands, and chasing the other around the ballpark.
HAHAHAHAH
"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 Jun 16, 2010 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not like chubbies can't be hot.
To a drunk…at night…without glasses
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
while staring in a kaleidiscope
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Debbie Downer.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I did.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Hi, Debbie.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi, Sarah.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi, Lynnz.
Wai—
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
You all have your fun with this thread now.
I don’t mind feeling left out and not understanding the joke. Really, it’s OK; I needed to work anyway.
Hi, Strainne.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
If it's a last name, you could be Oblique Strainne.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions
There's nothing to understand.
DON’T LEAVE US
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Seriously.
But not the last 3 seasons.
And you can catch them all on Comedy Central anytime you like, basically.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I used to watch it every night on Nick&Nite.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
The last three seasons were hit or miss.
But the last episode was fantastic.
(i’m not counting the terrible med school coda)
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
{blank stare}
no fucking idea what yo’ure talking about.
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Scrubs
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Oh, wrong show lololol
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Sarah Chalke.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
The trippy storybook thing was not right.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I love both Roseanne and Scrubs.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Zach Braff?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
The other dude was on Felicity.
I loved him.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Roseanne is good, but
SC is the fake Becky. Not her fault, but even so I can’t forgive her for not being the real Bekcy.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
That was just weird.
But then whole show was so…
Ask me about my squirrel.
Yes, but I believe fake Becky was married to...
… a character played by Glenn Quinn, whose work I enjoyed thoroughly while he was with us.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
When I'd see guys like
Rich Garces, Roberto Hernandez, David Wells and CC… I’d think, hey, maybe I could play. I think that’s why Americans love football (the brown pigskin kind) and baseball. Fat guys have been a vital part of both sports.
"Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige
The Orioles-Giants game is the only game going on right now.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 12:57 PM PDT reply actions
Damn it, I always forget to set my fantasy team in time for weekday day games.
But of course, I don’t have any Giants or Orioles on my team. Why would I?
Wisconsin's #1 A's fan!
http://athleticsforlife.net/
I added Posey and Huff.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sighing a bit.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
Oh, nothing.
Just a bit tired.
Also pre-college stress, I gotta write a long paper about robots or something.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I was assigned to the nerd housing so naturally the "core" course of that
specific house is about robots.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Mark Mulder retires per mlbtv :-(
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 1:09 PM PDT reply actions
:(
but, i’d much rather him retire than pitch and suck, or attempt comebacks just to get lit up/taken out after two innings and go back down with another injury.
His comeback attempt game back in ’08 was really really sad.
i would rather see good players who’s careers have been ruined by injury retire than stay in the league and continue to suck/sit on the DL.
"I generally avoid temptation unless I can't resist it" ~ Mae West
Well I will never forget the game against KC
when John Buck hit a GS and kept us from the playoffs. I’m not all heart.
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice Fangraphs article on Trevor Cahill
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
IS THAT OUR PL(78) IN THE COMMENTS
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably.
He’s commented before.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
you are aware there are other sites on the internet?
I use them sometimes….I know I know AN is the only site I need to be looking at compulsively that isnt facebook or twitter, but sometimes my mind wanders….
-Yeah, I just posted that, but my opinion is apparently "wrong" a significant portion of the time though, so take it as you will.
Bad, PL.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometime doth the knave abide elsewhere.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
OaklandAs
#Athletics agree to terms with six more players from #MLBDraft, including their fifth rounder, RHP Tyler Vail from Notre Dame HS.
less than a minute ago via web
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 1:13 PM PDT reply actions
Wasn't Tyler Vail already signed?
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
I have no idea.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
He was
At least BA had him so. This link is helpful. It says Vail signed for 162,900 and Thompson for 125,000. You can also change the year in the url and find Green signed for 2.75 mil, Stassi 1.5 mil, and Krol 925,000. Players in bold are signed.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
Yeah
Vail was already reported as being signed days ago.
by bakerbeachboy on Jun 16, 2010 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Where do you live?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
NBA
#Finals @Celtics Kendrick Perkins will be out with torn MCL & torn PCL for Game 7. http://twitpic.com/1xchqu
2 minutes ago via Echofon
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 1:26 PM PDT reply actions
(blinks)
"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 Jun 16, 2010 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I am hungry.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions
It's not like you can't eat it.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I follow everything when I’m hungry.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Just how fat are you, mister.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
How many teams that you follow seriously
don’t suffer from massive numbers of debilitating injuries at crucial times?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Cal and the Raiders are relatively healthy.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm blaming you for whatever the hell it was that Amoke did to get tossed off the team
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I wonder if we’ll ever find out what happened on that one.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, this...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I hate Oregon State. They always beat us in everything.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
If I cared about college football
I would be an OSU fan. Even though I grew up in Oakland, I did my graduate program at Oregon State, and the Beavers is a way better mascot than bears. Everyone has a frickin’ bear.
Compared to Beavers?
Although my love for beavers dimmed after I kept having to tear down a dam they built under a bridge where my work had a monitoring station. That was a pain in the [insert sore body part]!
There's an easy joke here that I'm not going to make.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
The one time I encountered one in real life
“cute” was not the word I was looking for. Happily it ignored me and continued racing down the hill, but it was scary.
I knew the real life Grizzly Man
He was a teacher in my high school. My sister was close friends with his oldest daughter, and I was semi-close friends with his younger daughter.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I don't know the film.
Is it about Mr Vandergaw, or someone else?
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Oh.
I don’t know that guy. Seems like there’s always a bear guy in Alaska. Until one day he gets mauled and then a new one pops up. Vandergaw is still alive. They’ve been prosecuting him for a while now and recently settled. I’m not sure what the story is. Several times he said he’d quit, but then he’d go back out anyway, like he was addicted.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
There is/was a teacher at my HS who taught a wildlife class.
There was one day a year where he pretended to be a bear and anyone in his class, if they saw him at any point in the day, had to act like they would a real bear. If you didn’t drop and play dead, he mauled you. There were grades given out for this.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
This sounds like an elaborate
ploy to disguise groping of teenagers. Seriously, I think someone has some frustration to sublimate.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I have some pretzel flipz
"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 Jun 16, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I want Panda Express.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
(chews egg roll)
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions
But it costs $300 and you only get to eat lunch sometimes.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Blood?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
It's funny I became a fan of Tottenham
in part because of the loose connection Beane and the Earthquakes have with them and in just one year I care more about them than my fifteen year fandom of the A’s. It just something that gets in your blood, especially the breakthrough year Spurs had this year.
dude. somebody bANninate this guy
:D
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Oh, probably have a higher chance getting banned
because a lot of times, I think, go ahead and bunt Daric Barton, you too Ryan Sweeney, you ain’t driving them in with your singles move them along.
Hahah. You're a brave soul my friend.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I like sac bunts and I cannot lie.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I'mma totten your ham while I totten your fan.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
i can't root for a pl team with no americans on the squad
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
You're struggling then.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
following both fulham and everton is good enough for me
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
I thought Quakes fans rooted for Norwich because of Huckerbee
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Oakland drives me crazy somedays.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
How so?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions
K, holy shit!
Some dude in a truck pulling a trailer loaded with hot merch just wiped out right in front of my office. I thought he was coming in, truck and all. My heart is pounding like crazy!
Is everything ok there?
And hot merch==stolen goods?
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Are they asking you to make a statement?
Maybe you should try to get into a picture sporting A’s gear. And be sure to minimize this AN window, so no one posts a dirty picture when the cops are in the room.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn you're fast.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
That's scary. You okay?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, cool. :)
I got water and izze here.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I just got propositioned by possibly the most ghetto man in Oakland
for 2 entire blocks down 3rd Street. WTF.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
next time baby.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Is that what you told the man?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
The way you say that, it sounds like you actually have some.
That makes me so happy.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
If only they still fit.
Well I have a couple of weeks but I doubt these four carne asada tacos are going to help the cause.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I read that as prostitutioned...
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Not much of a difference
Ask me about my squirrel.
Like, yeah.
I WAS hungry, I was going to spend my afternoon migrating over our online ad system, but you’re SO compelling dude, that I’m going to forgo my afternoon, get in your hoopty, and go home with you and your shiny grill.
WTF.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
it was monkeyball
(grill)
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
Does he have any iPhones?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Well that's no use.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
really?
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2010 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions
He's exactly the high-upside high-risk guy we could use.
In AAA.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
eh, nothing to lose I suppose
But are you going to cry in a corner if he’s gone?
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
He's going to quiver.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
He's going to cry openly.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
On the front page, even.
In my essay.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
You've got a week to write it.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Are we going to see teardrops all over the smeared ink?
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
And crumpled up balls of paper in the corner.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
And towels that have been...
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Dallas McPherson
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
dannycakes: SOB.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Bye Fox, have fun with the O's.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
He comes with a pull string and says phrases like
“I love Oakland!”
“Pumped to be here, Jax!”
How do you not love him?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
ik,r
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I love the new toy. I was talking about your love of the DLD itself, not the content.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
The DLD's goodness is defined by it's content.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Absolutely not.
At least in this case.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Modest.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, are you going to be at the game on the 26th?
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Hot pants!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I will! Would you bring me a copy of your book, please?
and how much are you selling them for?
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm gonna make a DLD some time this week!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
OaklandAs
#Athletics vs. #Cubs: Jackson LF, Barton 1B, Sweeney CF, Kouzmanoff 3B, Suzuki C, Cust RF, Rosales SS, Ellis 2B, Gonzalez P
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 2:22 PM PDT reply actions
real interesting lineup...
Swooney CF? Cust RF?
If he wants to run across the pitcher's mound, tell him to go do laps in the bullpen - pepe
i think that's the future
Jackson lf sweeney cf and taylor RF.
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
Not exactly our best defense.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 16, 2010 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
The best defense is a good offense
In other words, we’re screwed.
"You know, a long time ago being crazy meant something. Nowadays everybody's crazy."
-Charles Manson
by kaweahkaweah on Jun 16, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Good news: Jackson might be the best leadoff hitter we've had all season
Bad News: Gio has the second highest flyball percentage amongst A’s starters and that’s the worst OF defense we’ve had all season.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 16, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
AKA, Davis' ham died.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Aw, poor Rajai...
nobody likes to lose their pet pot-bellied pig.
Then again, nobody likes to let good pork go to waste, either…
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Which brings us back to plate discipline....
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't swing at bacon!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I take it we're facing a right hander.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Dempster.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's better keep their plate discipline today
I don’t want to see anybody going Dempster Diving!
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
no Rajai? Weird
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
He's probably injured again.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I'm going to laugh if we lose.
Actually, no.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Cust in RF
thats just arrogant on our part.
-Yeah, I just posted that, but my opinion is apparently "wrong" a significant portion of the time though, so take it as you will.
I'd rather have him in right against a heavily right handed lineup
His arm is tolerable, even though his glove is made out of metal.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions
WHOA.
Conor leading off. Interesting.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
whoa.
Ryan in CF… I hope his knees don’t break.
Also, I hope Conor just hits lots of home runs when he leads off innings so that Daric won’t be tempted to bunt.
by whiteshoes40 on Jun 16, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Or at least doubles.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
That sets up a bunt to third, that gets Geren really hot and bothered.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm thinking that triples or homers would be the only way to make sure he doesn't bunt.
Unless we can somehow arrange to start the game with 2 outs. I don’t think Daric would bunt with two outs… hopefully.
by whiteshoes40 on Jun 16, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I wonder if Barton's single in the first last night has changed his opinion of the bunt?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Expect bunts to increase.
The A’s have been getting a .302 OBP out of the leadoff spot this season. Jackson has a career .360 OBP.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 16, 2010 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, expect Sweeney and Kouz's GIDPs to increase since there's more than one guy in front of them who could get on base now.
Still not understanding why Cust isn’t batting third.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 16, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know if it shows up on the stats - but I'd like to know how good Davis is at
converting his OBP into runs.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Hey local people...I need help
I booked my flight to San Francisco today so my nephew and I are attending the Angels series on Jul 9th, 10th & 11th.
Can you PLEASE tell me if Burlingame has a BART station because there is a Radisson there that works with my credit card points? It could be a dump.
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
So I figure I'm going to be using that thing a lot on my visit. Might have to book mark that site.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Bookmarked. Merci.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
that's really far from Oakland o2b!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Burlingame?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Shit, I don't mean to confuse you.
It’s not like LA far. It’s across the bay far.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I knew it was around, just didn't know how far.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
It's about as far from Oakland as you can get on the opposite side of the bay
Last of the Ninth - Photography
That would make sense, as the only way I know about the place is cos my friend
from San Mateo had a party there – and she’s a Giants fan.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Yeah, and if you want a visual...
San Mateo Bridge is closer but you have to go up 880 a bit from there, while the Bay Bridge puts you right in Oakland.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
That's near the airport, right?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I am at a loss. I have umpteens amount of hotels to choose
from and no idea which ones are close yet. They all advertise as being “close” to everything.
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
tell us. we'll help you.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Here goes--
Are any of these areas good- Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill, Japantown, Golden Gate, SFO airport, Moscone Center, San Carlos, San Mateo? I’ve been to many areas around SF but don’t know the proximity to a BART station on foot and convenience for all of the A’s games.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
BART actually doesn't cover SF very well.
They’ve got the one line that travels south east from the Embarcadero down Market Street, south through the Mission District, and out towards Daly City. That’s it.
But I’d choose an area by the Moscone Center. That’s nearby Market Street.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
At least MUNI branches off from BART okay, but for most points in SF...
…I’d guess a combination of rail and bus is necessary if you’re going public transit only.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
I think if you're bringing your nephew
it makes sense to stay in a “fun” part of SF. Anything in SF is easily accessible to BART by bus/Muni and you’ll be close to other touristy/cool things.
I would assume you’d enjoy Fisherman’s Wharf, Nob Hill or Moscone the best. Moscone is south of Market St, which is definitely the closest/easiest to BART, and SOMA is happening, just not “touristy” like Fishermans Wharf.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Fishermans Wharf is fun sorta when you just sit and
watch the tourists do stupid stuff.
Like feed the birds.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll be sure to do that after I call it San Fran.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Bite your weiner!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome ball field in Frisco
Beautiful place.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, loved it
Wish I’d thought to take some pics of the areas between the concourse and the buildings.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
Fisherman's Wharf is hobo heaven
easy to busk or spange…
free soda and leftovers at In’N’Out…
lots of uneaten bread on the outdoor tables of the Italian restaurants…
Plus, the streetcars get so packed around that area that it’s usually easy to sneak on for free.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
you are my hero.
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 Jun 16, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Where you been? Listening to music somewhere?
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I've been driving.
I’m in New Mexico.
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 Jun 16, 2010 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
New Mexico as in Tucumcari,
or as in Las Cruces?
We were arguing about your likely route in the game thread today.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Sure, for us, but it might be fun for him and his nephew.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Cool
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
My jaundiced opinion:
Fisherman’s Wharf — tourist trap hell on earth that residents avoid like the plague
Nob Hill — urban, noisy, very convenient, depending on where you are walking uphill one block can kill you it’s so steep
Japantown — very nice, hip, but quieter, a bit of a ride from BART but pleasant. If you can get into Hotel Tomo that is very chic.
Golden Gate — depends what they mean by that; if Golden Gate Street, it’s in the Tenderloin and a bit rough; if as in out by the bridge, nice but more residential, a bus ride from BART
SFO airport — see Burlingame; really designed for drivers only
Moscone — urban, noisy, convenient, flatter than Nob Hill
San Carlos and San Mateo — bedroom suburbs, you need a car, Downtown San Mateo is very cool but the hotels are on the fringes.
See if you can find anything in Berkeley near the campus, e.g. the Durant. That would be really convenient. Oakland City Center or Jack London also. Oakland Airport is handiest for the park but not so much other stuff.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Jun 16, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't Jack London in Oakland?
I think I took a ferry to SF from there.
BTW- Very helpful stuff.
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I hadn't seen your desire not to be in the East Bay when I wrote this
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Jun 16, 2010 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I may reconsider but a lot of stuff was closed after dark
I think I found the great hotel in the area. It’s called America’s BEST Inn and it looks like a dreamy place.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Hourly rates?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Jun 16, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
but I’m still bidding on prostitutes. My nephew turned 18, ya know.
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure you can work a package deal!
AN Brother wachampions works in the hotel business….he found a deal for RAFs going to Sacramento so he may have some clues.
There’s a whole bunch of small boutiquey hotels in Union Square, which is between Nob Hill and the Moscone area, and most of them are quite nice. Kensington Park, Orchard Court, Serrano….
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Jun 16, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Bookmarked.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
This is good advice. I concur.
Of the ones you listed, Moscone is the only one I would call BART accessible. Nob Hill looks close on the map because it’s only a few blocks, but the map doesn’t tell you it’s a few blocks straight up into the air.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
If it's really Nob Hill, like the Fairmont....
but they might be calling Union Square places Nob Hill.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Jun 16, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, good point.
“Nob Hill” = Union Square. “Union Square” = Tenderloin.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Onion Square?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
It's really related to free hotel points
because I’m paying for my nephew’s trip too. Trying to save money any way possible :-)
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Oops
I have Citibank points which are useful at many hotels. There are too many to mention. I stayed in Oakland last time and want to try San Fran this time around.
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
By the way
It’s loud in the transbay tube between SF and Oakland. That’s normal.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
It's the quiet you have to worry about.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
When I was coming to SF for the interview for my current job, I took BART in from Fremont.
It was probably my second or third time taking BART. The train stopped in the middle of the tube and I couldn’t even get a phone call out to tell my employer that I was going to be late. It was eerily quiet in the tube. And if you’re already nervous, it doesn’t help matters.
I had left early but ended up about 20 minutes late. I still go the job though.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
I fell asleep last time and nearly missed my flight
Wow.
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions
The loudness of the tube is how I know I need to wake up soon.
I know the patterns of the sound as it nears Embarcadero and it brings me up from unconsciousness.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I live in Boringame, as it is not fondly known
No BART station in the city limits but there is one just the other side of the B-game/Millbrae line. What we have here is Caltrain, which is very convenient to go to downtown SF or AT&T Park, or San Jose, but not the East Bay. Caltrain and BART connect up at the Millbrae station but from Burlingame you might as well go up to Millbrae BART instead of wasting time and money transferring. None of this public transit will do you any good if you are staying at the Radisson, though, which looks like a perfectly decent hotel but is on the other side of the freeway from downtown Burlingame. You’d still need a car. If you have Radisson points and you don’t want to have a car, see if you can get in to the Radisson Kabuki in SF Japantown.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Jun 16, 2010 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you EM!
I will check it out. The points are going pretty far in Burlingame so I thought there might be a reason why.
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, looks like it isn't a Radisson any more
It’s the Hotel Kabuki in the Joie de Vivre group (which are all nice). Also in Japantown and very hip is Hotel Tomo. Can you use points at other places besides Radisson?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Jun 16, 2010 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep
I’m looking in that area right now and am trying to find the new name.
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Hotel Tomo
http://www.yelp.com/biz/hotel-tomo-san-francisco-2
It has a J-pop theme and every room is different. Not too pricey.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Jun 16, 2010 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Woah, there's a Japantown too?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
(no one tell him about Little Italy)
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Well I knew there was a Chinatown. And apparently my friend is going to
show me around there (and translate).
Didn’t know about Japantown. I’m guessing that’s where the best sushi is found.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
some of the best high-end sushi...
the best discount/bargain/boat sushi is further up Geary around 23rd Avenue
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions
SUSHI BOAT. HELL YEAH
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I really am going to have to get on this fanpost aren't I.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
One in SF and one in San Jose
and one in Los Angeles (although really, I’d say it’s two; Little Tokyo and Sawtelle). Not necessarily the best place for sushi but it’ll do.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Jun 16, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
So, EM...
You know all there is to know about the Burlingame?
You’ve had your fill of the Burlingame?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
No, yesterday was my first anniversary here so I'm still learning
But I don’t like it much. Berkeley was more my style, it was just the bridge at 4 AM that did me in.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Jun 16, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude!
Hit me up. Would be cool to meet you.
Oh, you don’t want to meet me? Sorry. Sigh.
I'm here to talk about the past.
EM, lynnz, pam--
I don’t know how to tell 67MARQUEZ that I don’t want to meet him. Help?
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh shit!
I respondd to the wrong person.
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah bud
We definitely need to tailgate before one game against the SLEGNA.
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions
We'll take care of it.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Dude!
you are a homosexual? That changes everything. Let me check with my girlfriend and Wanda Sykes and see if it’s okay that we meet.
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry if that was offensive to anyone.
I was only kidding : )
These may be your father's A's!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 16, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I get a book if I meet you, right?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I know it's wrong and a cardinal sin here
But I really enjoy watching a well-placed bunt. I like watching “NL style” baseball.
"Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige
Gasp!
Bite your lip tongue pencil nails finger appendages!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure, like Cliff's last night.
but a sac bunt is not a well placed bunt.
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Bah.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
fuck those guys
"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 Jun 16, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
This pisses me off:
The Angels are 36-32, in second place in the AL West, and two games behind first place Texas. They are in that position despite having a below average offense (-10 wRAA), a below average defense (-19.3 UZR), and a below average pitching staff (4.33 FIP).
That’s an AWFUL defense.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 16, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
They’re below average at the three most important things and find themselves at 36-32 and still in a good position to win the division.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
They always defy the numbers.
I remember PT’s tirade last year about how they were way out performing their Pythagorean Numbers (or whatever that stat is called).
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
They're running off playing awful teams that suck more than they do.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure I agree with the premise in the article
that they’ve outperformed luck there must be something to it. Each year is an independent event. Plus, this is just beyond luck. I have to think something is going to give with them.
"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
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 16, 2010 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
In the end, I don't mind if the Angels are clutch
as long as they are clutching their jingle-jangles after the A’s kick ’em between the uprights.
Is that too much to ask?
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
No. No it is not.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Chicago Weather
What’s the weather forecast for Wrigley today? I’m DVRing the game off WGN and want to know if I should extend it.
Lincecum just got hit by a line drive.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
On the right shoulder, just barely missed his head.
Yikes.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 16, 2010 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I hear this right next to me.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
WBC?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
World Baseball Classic?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
So she's still not kicked that nasty Giants habit then.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Not adding to this.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Right, because she's going to hit you.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I can defend myself, Pamela.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm a pretty big dude, Daniel.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
But would you really defend yourself with full intensity
against your sister?
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Why do these questions about life and morality come up.
I’m fucking 17.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Aw, thanks lynnz.
I’m not sure how this would help me though.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
We're trying to help you help yourself, Cheese.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Help me, help you.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I want Lynnz to help me.
She’s nicer than you, Daniel.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Did not say you would.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
That entire thread made me laugh.
I just wanted everyone to know. That I laughed.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Call a press conference, Don laughed.
Bigger than Strasburg, dammit.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Once every five days.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I take it you've got a size advantage over WBC?
Does she know kung fu or something?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
The answer is no.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Walkoff Baltimore Chop. I don't know her real name.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Orioles interested in Jake Fox?
Pleaseeeeee let us get something, ANYTHING for him. Like uhhh, another Joey Devine would hit the spot.
-Yeah, I just posted that, but my opinion is apparently "wrong" a significant portion of the time though, so take it as you will.
I see you post on MLBTR too
gasp!
"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 Jun 16, 2010 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure what they have that would help in Oakland.
I mean, they’re not trading Scott or Guthrie for Jake Fox.
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I don't get it
Isn’t he on waivers and can’t they just claim him and get him for free?
Wisconsin's #1 A's fan!
http://athleticsforlife.net/
I think there is 10 days for us to come up with a trade to the team who claims him.
I don’t think there is much leverage there though.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
They can still put him on waivers, trade him or release him.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I see
It was the whole “The A’s hope he clears waivers” bit that confused me.
Wisconsin's #1 A's fan!
http://athleticsforlife.net/
I think my problem is that I play too much Out of the Park Baseball.
Wisconsin's #1 A's fan!
http://athleticsforlife.net/
UNPOSSIBLE.
also, do you want to join a league?
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I'm already in two leagues
one as commish so that’s pretty much my max.
Wisconsin's #1 A's fan!
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FINE BUT WE CAN STILL BE BFFS THEN OK.
also how do you like 11?
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I like it a lot for solo
though I haven’t converted online over yet.
Mass select is about the greatest thing ever.
Wisconsin's #1 A's fan!
http://athleticsforlife.net/
I'm still mindbogglingly frustrated with some of the shit that doesn't work right in online leagues.
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It's been for a long ass time, it's nothing new to 11.
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CT tweets
@townsendradio San Jose Sabercats Head Coach Darren Arbet is announcing the team is coming back in 2011 on the Dugout Show 860am
This makes me happy.
Go Sabercats!!
The only championship team we got!
sigh
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2010 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
which day? the day beane got into soccer? the day of braden's perfect game? the day of barton's first sac bunt?
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
d. All of the above.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
but those are not all the same day
i had a similar problem with it happened one night…
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
So you're freakin' [freakin'], the furniture's squeakin' [squeakin']
She’s tweakin’, sayin’ that she’s weak in the knees.
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by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why doesn't beane make all his players wear high socks.
Soc(k)cer right there.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I stumbled across this song and it is stuck in my head.
AND NOW IT IS STUCK IN YOURS!! HAHAHA!!
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
You will click this,
my young apprentice!
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I clicked the subject line.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Homeboy tried to hit that bush
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2010 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
What's with all the icons LOL.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Never having gotten into WoW...
… this is still pretty funny.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Never understood the WoW craze among gamers either.
It’s some game where you run around and hit stuff with an axe.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Couldn't you boil any video game down to something equally boring, though.
Doom is a game where you run around and shoot stuff with a gun.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
I know but I've heard reports of people being so addicted to that shit
that they literally ruin their own lives.
Granted I’m not a big player of online games…
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
That thing rocks
especially for lefty WoW players like me hahaha
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I played it for a little while.
Fun. Lots of fun, actually. But then the school year started again, and I said “well, alright, so long.”
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Ha.
The only online game I’ve played is this fun dungeon runner thing.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't get hoity-toity over games and such
Whenever I pick up the sticks, it’s either sports related (ironically) or Final Fantasy XIII. One of my roommates can’t stand the former, and the other can’t stand the latter.
And they both rip me for playing Civilization IV on my computer. There’s just no pleasing everyone.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Hey, I like final fantasy games.
Except until it hit 7.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, the eternal argument
If we were to have it, I’d rep FFX.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
The game I'm most excited about is Epic Mickey
The Concept Art is INSANE!
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the new game they announced
with the pink ball that plays with yarn.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
That is pretty cool
I had the first Kingdom Hearts. It was kinda hard to play around your bros. Even crushing beer cans against your forehead while playing wasn’t enough to offset Goofy’s “Gorsh!” every 5 seconds. While fighting Ursula from The Little Mermaid.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Kingdom Hearts is cool, man.
I bought that main kid’s necklace thing for cheap because it looks cool as hell.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
No, I agree
I’m just saying, living in a fraternity, you learn the art of discretion.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Ah, haha.
Remind me to not join a fraternity!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Amen to that.
Fu*k the conformist hive mentality!
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
A lot of people must have had really bad experiences with fratboys
People are always shocked when they find out I was one. It’s like I couldn’t possibly be the easy-going dude they’ve known all this time; I must secretly be a rich, homophobic, misogynistic asshole.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
You mean you're not?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Well, I'm definitely not rich
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Not yet anyway.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Of course there are good people in fraternites
But the stereotype exists for a reason.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
In movies, maybe.
I was in a frat too, although I never lived in a frat house.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Well I've talked with some people I'm going to college with.
The stereotype isn’t true for the most part, but they do exist on campus.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, of course.
But douches exist on campus everywhere, not just in fraternities.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
"Hey, man, you can, like, live how you want to live
But I just wanted to say that it’s super-wrong how they harvest those plants to make collard greens. Really inhumane."
/sweeps hair behind ears
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Wat.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
PLANTS HAVE LIVES, JOEY.
THEY HAVE LIVES.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions
JUST BECAUSE YOU CAN'T HEAR THE CARROT SCREAM
WHEN YOU RIP IT FROM THE GROUND DOESN’T MEAN IT CAN’T FEEL!!!
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay, but suppose you said that about racial stereotypes
That would cause quite a stir.
My overarching point is not to cause that stir, but to instead suggest that it’s preferable to try to actively avoid buying into the stereotype.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
True, also. :P
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Join Alpha Phi Omega co-ed community service fraternity
I’m a part of it. We do A LOT of community service.
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2010 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm most excited about the use of both well known and forgotten characters in Epic Mickey
It references household names like Goofy and Donald, with forgotten characters like the Country Bears, Darkwing Duck and Clarabelle Cow.
And they’re all twisted harkening more to the creepy 1930’s style of animation.
Green and Gold Lantern Corps
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 16, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
too bad it's for the wii so it will look nothing like that concept art
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
That's funny
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
It's called "Thrusty"
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
This whole DLD turned into a nerd-fest while I was gone.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
You've clearly not read it all the way through yet.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
This is true.
I’m now scarred for life.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
whaddya mean "now"?
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 17, 2010 6:38 AM PDT up reply actions
Thejd44 said in the recap that Rajai has an OPS of over .800 (.352 OBP, .450 SLG) in his last 20 games. If he is getting benched, now is not a good time.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 3:10 PM PDT reply actions
That's my theory.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Athletics Nation: Injury Delay
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Bleh, if only it wasn't true
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
That’s why I said “if” because I know the hamstring may be bugging him.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
The last 20 games is not more predicitive than his career of batting struggles
Then again, he’s also probably hurt.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
Jamey Wright???
Remember when he was supposed to be an ace for the Indians? Now he’s AAA rotation fodder for us.
-Yeah, I just posted that, but my opinion is apparently "wrong" a significant portion of the time though, so take it as you will.
Carlos Baerga might still be available, too
Get on it Forst!
"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 Jun 16, 2010 3:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Another AAA piece comes to us
"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 Jun 16, 2010 3:26 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Hopefully he is just AAA filler
He sure is not ML worthy anymore
wow, so many comments, i thought something happened
like a trade or acquisition
it is soooo gorgeous outside!
I'm a shut in, OAH.
:(
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Those sunglasses are meant to be worn outside
Not to shield your eyes from the whiteness of your arms
"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 Jun 16, 2010 3:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
yeah
that big light burns when it touches me
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Now now, CS.
Point on the Evil Don where the big light touched you.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Frisky Lynnz!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa, when did this happen?!
Akinori Iwamura DFA’d by Pirates
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Approx. 2:53 PM EST on June 16th 2010
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd take him
I’ve wanted him since he defected from Japan. I have comments here to prove that. And when he defected he said he was open to play SS. Couldn’t we use a league average bat from that position? And with the Pirates paying most of the salary, what’s to lose?
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
His OPS is under .600
I wonder if he’s hurt and hiding it, or if he’s lost batspeed.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 16, 2010 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions
defected, are you confusing him with yunel escobar?
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
Eh, I couldn't come up with a better word...
“Left” simply doesn’t have the same luster, you know?
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
Chris Townsend townsendradio
Is anyone else wondering why Conor Jackson is leading off?
4 minutes ago via Twitter for BlackBerry®
He had a .378 OBP in his last 10 games with Arizona.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 3:33 PM PDT reply actions
It’s the only thing I can come up with. Maybe Sweeney leading off wouldn’t be a bad idea with Barton second, Kouzmanoff third, Cust fourth, Suzuki fifth and Jackson sixth?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
The fan in me likes Sweeney leading off
The rational part of me doubts he’ll walk enough to warrant it.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
He doesn't walk enough to justify his lack of power.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
This is true
But what is also true for me is that a batting average-heavy OBP of around .350 isn’t setting the table frequently enough.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
It’s just for one day until Davis comes back. Then, we can hit Jackson somewhere between second and sixth since that’s where Geren wants him. Cust will probably end up hitting seventh.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
- CF — Davis
- 1B — Barton
- DH — Cust
- 3B — Kouzmanoff
- C — Suzuki
- RF — Sweeney
- LF — Jackson
- 2B — Ellis
- SS — Rosales
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Cos Geren said he would when we acquired him.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Zambrano vs. Blevins flame war!
joestiglich
#Cubs’ Zambrano quoted as saying Blevins “got lucky” getting him to pop out last nite. #athletics 26 minutes ago via mobile web
Blevins’ response: “He’s a good hitting pitcher, but he’s still a pitcher. Yes I’m lucky — for them not pinch hitting.”
Bean Zambrano in the dugout!!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
LOL.
Blevins rocks, all of a sudden.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
I love it how he says this now he's safe in the dugout.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Seriously.
Z could crush him.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
It's called pitching, Zambrano.
You pitched out of a lot of jams yourself, you lucky dog, you.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
We loaded the bases at least three times last night.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
To be fair, most of that was hardly his fault.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
To be fair, he was facing the A's offense, known to load the bases and not score.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions
love lol
Go Blevins!
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Awesome
Although I’m a little scared Z will eat Blevins now.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
it seems good natured.
unfortunately.
But great response from Blevins! Maybe now he can get a better nickname than Bleh!
by Billy Frijoles on Jun 16, 2010 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Skinny B!
with the smack talk!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Ha, Skinny B
I like that. Reminds me of Half-Baked.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
PATTERSON!!!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Buck should go on the 60-day disabled list and Patterson should be designated.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
He could still be put on the 60 day for a short while
before they figure out something to do. He’s been gone near 60 days, so he’d be eligible to come off soon.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions
PATTERSON
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, is he on the 40 man roster?
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
how is he on the 40 man?
-Yeah, I just posted that, but my opinion is apparently "wrong" a significant portion of the time though, so take it as you will.
He signed a minor league deal
So, no, no 40 man for him.
Ask me about my squirrel.
because zonis needs to jump to that conclusion so he can rosterbate
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
brodiebrazilCSN
Getting ready for #athletics pregame live. 4:30 on CSN California. http://twitpic.com/1xdiyd
half a minute ago via TweetDeck
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 4:01 PM PDT reply actions
Dammit, you guys.
I was supposed to get some work done today.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Baseball!
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
baseball is all there is and will be
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
If you had a dollar a post...
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd post like a mad man!
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the trap I fell into as well
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
It's SUMMER for you.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Is that the show where the guy stuffs food in his face.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
yay!
you are watching too =)
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Did that 40" brat make you hot?
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
that would be scary
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Girth, huh.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions
What if you've got neither...
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Then you're female.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Oh but it's there.
It’s just not…(insert innuendo)
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone want to vouch for this? :s
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions
And the ladies appear to appreciate a gentleman who knows how to utilize them
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
Can't hit a baseball without learning how to swing.
Hi, Eric Patterson.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
are you saying
he sucks with the ladies too?
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions
And those alternative tools...
work just as well as a big toblerone? :X
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
The primary advantage of the standard tool
is that is well-positioned to combine with face-to-face closeness. Or face-to-back-of-your-neck or face-to-behind-your-ear, which are also very nice.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
:S
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I was thinking of something other than fingers.
Yeah, OK, I see your point, but with all the things arms and hands can do, I hate to restrict them like that.
If you’ll forgive me to reversing the usual bases metaphor, it’s like taking your best defender and playing him at 1B. Sure, he can do the job there, and maybe even does a better job than your big slugger, but it’s a poor allocation of resources.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Ok see that confuses the hell out of me, too.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow you guys.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
do I even want to know?
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope, let's just go have some tacos.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Cheese, you're bizarrely worried about this.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
I am not!
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes... you are.
Unnecessarily so too
Ask me about my squirrel.
This is a lie.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope, lie.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
He's 17. Of course he's worried.
For what it’s worth, Queso, I think sex-averse is a great attitude to have. It’s much better to say “no I won’t” until one day you are swept up in a tide of “oh yes you will!” As opposed to all those boys for whom “I really need to” has them chasing after some awkward and perfunctory introduction.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I thought the whole type size was a typical teenage...thing
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
its a grown up thing too
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Well…
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions
My sex life is strange and atypical
(two bisexuals in an open relationship)
But the one thing that I can tell you is that you’ve got to have confidence in your strengths. You gotta know your weaknesses and work on them.
The important thing is that the thing that makes sex with another better than rubbing one out is the emotional/spiritual connection between participants. In that vein, I’d totally rather rub one out rather than have sex with someone I didn’t love just for the sake of having sex with them.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 17, 2010 6:51 AM PDT up reply actions
Run!
My people made very very bad food back in the old country. Lye-soaked cod, spoiled-milk pudding, and potato bread…nasty.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
by Englishmajor on Jun 16, 2010 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I take it your family is from Scandinavia?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
or rural Scotland?
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 17, 2010 6:41 AM PDT up reply actions
The Pac-12 will be split into two divisions with Utah’s arrival.
Pac-12 North: Washington, Washington State, Oregon, Oregon State, Cal, Stanford
Pac-12 South: Utah, Colorado, UCLA, USC, Arizona, Arizona State
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 4:15 PM PDT reply actions
This is really stupid
If the NCAA reorganizes, they should restructure it like European football, with relegation and promotion at the end of every season.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I support the idea of relegation
(Although not really with respect to college sports, just pro sports).
But anyway, how else are you supposed to have a conference championship if you don’t divide the conference?
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
I doubt relegation would work in America.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Not in pro sports
But the NCAA is sort of like the FA — a super-organization that oversees a number of levels of competition. They theoretically could try to set it up. I’m sure the big problem is simply money, although the really big schools would probably appreciate the chance to stop playing crappy little teams all the time.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm just saying that they shouldn't have a super-conference with 2 divisions
they should have a ladder of conferences — they can link the Div 1s in Cali, Oregon, Washington, AZ, NM, Utah, Colorado, and Idaho, and then divide them into 3 groups, with promotion and relegation at the end of the season. As long as they’re reasonably close geographically, it’ll work.
So, maybe one season Washington State drops out of the Pac-10 or whatever, and San Jose State or Fresno State or NM State takes their place.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Top 2 teams move up
Bottom 2 teams move down in each ladder. Do it for the entire country like that, one giant ladder.
Ask me about my squirrel.
It's tough if it covers the whole country, just for travel purposes
There are so many teams that you can do it regionally, and it’ll still make sense.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
West Ladder and East Ladder
Top teams in the top ladder play for the National Championship. Or four ladders, North East, West, South East, West. Top 4 teams = mini tourney for NC.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Not that you asked me...
… but I’d say it’s a fair division as it stands now.
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
I think the divisions are pretty even, but it doesn’t look like we’re playing USC and UCLA every year.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
but if they don't deserve it...
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions
you are luckier than Jerry Blevins
I wish I could leave at 3:00.
by Billy Frijoles on Jun 16, 2010 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I never knew until a few years ago that people sometimes only have them around xmas
my family always had them lol
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
then you gotta teach me your recipe
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, its been several years,
but they aren’t hard to make. And how fun would an AN Christmas Eve Tamale Party be?
that would be too cool
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
gib pls
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions
is the DLD now the post any tweet that is even remotely connected to the a's thread?
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
you are providing a valuable service for all the people who are interested in photos of the CSN set but don't have the ability to access twitter for themselves
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
Thank you, sir. I try.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Also, Brodie Brazil fans.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
He’s better than Matt Morrison and maybe even Mindi Bach.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions
but can brodie brazil take a photo of a bag of baseballs?
JaneMLB
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood. http://twitpic.com/1xd91u
about 1 hour ago via Twitpic
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
thats actually a neat pic
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know, but I'd happily trade him to any other sports network
FOR a bag of baseballs.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 17, 2010 6:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Or don't wish to access Twitter for themselves
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
and when you don't have a friend
one must twitter themselves
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions
"Hello, A_ROD13"
“You have (1) follower.”
“Your followers are:
A_ROD13
"
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
A_ROD13 @A_ROD13 i love you 12 minutes ago via iPad
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions
A_ROD13 @A_ROD13
dude that sandwich you made was awesome all by yourself growing up in front of my eyes
7 seconds ago
"Smokey, this be not the foul jungles of the darkest East Orient. This be ninepins. We are bound by laws."
you people are dirty
I love you all
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions
This thread has...colored the mood.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
Who’s doing the open thread tonight?
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions
It's always that colour on here.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
that means horny, right? ;)
Zooey Deschanel!
by ChickenStanley on Jun 16, 2010 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions
And we wouldn't have it any other way.
She lives by the wall, and waits by the door.
She walks in the sun, to me.
I've only gone on Twitter twice in my life.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 17, 2010 6:53 AM PDT up reply actions
YOU'RE JUST BITTER BECAUSE YOU WANT TO ROSTERBATE.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 16, 2010 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey guys, it's Bretturday!
BrettAnderson49 Can’t wait for my new iPhone to get here. about 8 hours ago via Echofon
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
He needs to shut up about his damn iPhone.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
this whole beane is distracted by soccer thing is so silly
according to the article, beane got into soccer in 2003. the a’s were pretty good in 2004, 5, and 6.
beane and wolff went to the world cup in the summer of 2006, the haren and swisher trades were made that offseason.
what are these recent bad decisions that prove that beane is losing it, according to this dude: one bad decision geren made in-game, and barton deciding to bunt a few times. wtf do those have to do with the general manager?
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
It's fun as a joke,
but anyone who takes it too seriously should consider buying the bridge in Brooklyn I have for sale.
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by Gaijin_Suketto on Jun 17, 2010 6:55 AM PDT up reply actions
Let’s move on over to the open thread.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 4:58 PM PDT reply actions
Aw, thanks.
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by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 16, 2010 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions
What, it's 5:00 already??
I need to go home. WGN tonight!
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Warriors, leaked photo of new logo
"Sorry guys, I’m not going to try and hit (Douglas) Murray anymore. It doesn’t work." - Steve Ott, Dallas Stars.
by SwisherThresher on Jun 16, 2010 9:27 PM PDT reply actions
Interesting. Why would they bother to do that when the team is up for sale?
Seems like a waste of money and something you could make the new owners do.
by LoneStranger on Jun 16, 2010 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Not exactly leaked when they did about a 9-day reveal of it on their homepage already
The Copperplate font has been getting laughed at because of how unoriginal it is, and the bridge itself is kind of swiped from the Bay Bridge logo and just altered a bit:
It’s an improvement over what they had before, but that’s really not saying much.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
Copperplate is fine.
Anyone who is laughing at it for being “unoriginal” needs to be slapped. The color blue is unoriginal. Circles are unoriginal.
Some things are classic for good reason. It is not true that just because something has been done before it’s no good. The opposite, on the other hand, is often true.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Copperplate was overdone in college
And it’s a very uninspiring logo. I saw how it’s supposed to look on the new uniforms and it’s terrible.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
Sigh, Copperplate.
Sigh, Papyrus.
Sigh, Comic Sans.
Sigh, Scriptina.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I said it elsewhere, but the way the logo is used on the jersey is horrible
The problem is it looks like they’re keeping the dark blue background when it’s on the white jersey. It’s too much clutter.
The classic City jerseys and even the ones they wore in the 80s had one base color atop the jersey itself. It’d look better if they went with something like blue for the logo and number on a white (or gold) uniform, and gold on blue for the road.
Last of the Ninth - Photography
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
heh. cute.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Yankee Fan Blows Vuvuzela In Phillies’ Fan’s Ear, Gets Booted From Stadium
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
Good. They're vile things.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Sounds about right.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
You know I don't usually share your taste in these things,
Bhaskar, but that one is AWESOME.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
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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
Yeah, back to the unshared taste now....
Not loving the recent infestation of animated gifs.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
espn's british commentators keep calling the wave "the mexican wave"
Who invented the Mexican Wave?
The first thing is that there is a dearth of evidence that the Mexican Wave originated in Mexico. There is indeed far more evidence that it started in the United States, where it is simply known as The Wave.
okay, so stop calling it that, jeez…
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
It's called the Mexican Wave 'cos the British first saw it at the Mexican World Cup.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Un-rec, please
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
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