CT Thread: Wednesday
by Nico on Jun 2, 2010 8:06 PM PDT
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hey now
lets not be rash. maybe it was self defnse
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
All my good work was lost.
Actually – we were discussing in the other thread how you guys are going to get me a works visa……..and there’s no proof we weren’t, cos the thread has gone! Mwahaha!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
that was in the GAME thread......
not so fast OA!!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Damn. Rumbled!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
No. More. School!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I've had far too much of it!
I want cash money. And my own life!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
got put into the Overflow.....I was getting a 404 on the other one....
let’s see how long it takes for the rest of ’em to get here.
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Didn't we get like 10 hits?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
the batters have not been doing badly, just not scoring
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
so a thunderstorm broke my internet for the last inning or so.
But apparently the only good thing I missed was the Kouz homer. So. I have now put this game in the section of my memory with the sign that says “Do Not Enter.” Soon this game will no longer exist. (In my head, anyway.)
Someone had that photo for ending a gamethread recently
RRS?
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Rated R needs to use that when he does his rounding up act in old threads.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Thanks, I’ll probably use it.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
How large is that section in your memory?
"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 can't stop watching those 'Chorley: Where people go to fight' vids.
"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 basically my home town (born in Manchester, raised in Oldham and Chorley).
I know most of the celebs in it – and I know OF the place this video is referring to (Chorley Little Theatre).
Love the humour though, typically northern.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Hullo
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
someone convince 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 2, 2010 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
And then he falls down to a team with money, a team that probably doesn't need to get the #1 pick to remain competetive.
Signing bonuses suck. I hate Boras too.
he was TERRIBLE....I hated it when he came in!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
HI......how are you! are we gonna go to Giants??
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
crap! it's no Coli!!! hahaha.
maybe we should find a sports bar….lots cheaper! but it’d need to be an A;s place!! ;-) I told someone who’s coming to the bay to email you – hope that’s OK. ohtobehuston21 I think
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
wut o2b is coming too?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
bringing the nephew and is timing it for AN day...
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
damn, how'd I miss that! cool!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Yeah thats cool...so the cheapest tix were $50 for nosebleed limited view seats
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
WHAT!!! That sucks....so much for THAT idea!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
are those the ones where you have to stand up for the whole game?
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
It's scary up there.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
"Dynamic Pricing"
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
dynamic pricing is go
for pirates games. not so much for the A’s I guess
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
No they do not have any $16 tix for that game...the cheapest tix on the site for the Sunday game were close to $50
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
we could go sat - but I suspect it'll be the same....
this is why my seat buddy stopped supporting the Giants..that and the fact that the A;s are much more interesting,.
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Yeah same prices for Saturday, Friday there a little cheaper but not much..
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
Friday is right out for me.....
retirement thing for a colleague……
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
no bleachers left?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
HFS.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I think that this is called we dont want you stinkin A's Fan's at our shiny stadium.,,
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
I got invited to the game on Sunday, that's the only reason I can go.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I'll put you in my purse.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I think I can find another way to aspend that $100 with nooooooo problem......
never do!!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
BUY SOME SHOES
that’s what I’d do.
Or a dress from Anthropologie.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I love Anthropologie.
Or at least I love browsing there. Most everything there is out of my price range. But so pretty!
I basically only shop the sale.
Actually I don’t think I’ve ever bought something full price there.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
This is why I take girls shopping with me.
You guys have a radar for sales.
Plus fashion. It’s why I’m always so impeccably dressed. =P
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I hate going to the mall with my friend’s girlfriend. She’s one of my best friends, but she has to look and touch everything.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
present company included?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Yeah Im just thinking that I dont want to give the Giants that kind of money...
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
33 comments?
Is this the right thread?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Seriously though.
33? Not possible.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
my internet was dead
but I think people were chatting in the last game thread for a while. This thread hasn’t existed that long.
Ohh.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Yeah we were discussing ways to get me a works visa.
Honest.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Do it.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I can't just 'do it'!
I need like a job 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."
Are you looking for one?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
In the US? Not actively. Wouldn't know where to start.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Can't get one if you're not looking for one.
Not gonna land in your lap.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
And where exactly would I look for one online?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
simplyhired.com
indeed.com
monster.com
craigslist.org
hotjobs.com
careerbuilder.com
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Prob harder to do from out of the country, but yeah
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I got my first job at a computer store when I was 16 by knowing the owners through a BBS.
Had never met them in real life before. I got my second job through a guy I worked with at the computer store, after he left to work for a consulting company. I got my summer job (during college) from someone I worked with at the computer store. I got my post-college job from someone I knew from BBSs who had become my friend many years earlier. Six years later, I’m still working there.
Well if any of you guys are hiring. ;-)
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Seriously
read everything. Email people when you like their stuff. Comment on stories. LinkedIn is your friend. Skype. iChat. Do informational interviews. Applying for jobs randomly over the internet is NOT the way to go.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I'll make a note of that.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Cool. I'll have a look when I get back from work.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
And yes I work at ASDA, a company owned by WALMART.
As you can imagine I loathe it.
"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 say transer to A Wally World here....ummm yeah. no!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
I'd rather die. Seriously, I hate working at such a job when
I’ve got a good degree. It’s embarrassing.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Anything that doesn't use my brain is not a good place to work.
Not to be too arrogant, but I’m smart. I simply shouldn’t be working there, but those are the cards life is dealing me at the moment.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
yes;.....I get that for sure......it's deadly!!!!!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
You get what? That I'm smart or arrogant. =P
Yeah it sucks, but hey this trip isn’t going to pay for itself!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
The smart and shouldn't be in a job where you can;t use your brain.
haha….sry – so serious!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
It's 4:30am.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I can't help you much with the visa or job part, OldhamA
but drop me a line when your dates are set and I’ll set up a visit at our station if you like.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
Thanks, will do!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
And by cool I of course mean thanks.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
start reading any publications you'd like to work for online
check their websites daily
join linked in
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I'd get sacked in America for using 'u's in words like colour and favourite.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Yeah Google Chrome's spell check is American, that doesn't stop me.
I’d do it out of spite. =P
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
You are a journalist?
Yikes… bad time to be looking for a job :-/. I just got laid off from my paper and I’m gonna take a shot at PR.
"Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige
Well, journalism graduate. Not so much a journalist as I've yet to be paid for my work!
And yeah, PR’s an option.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
A graduate?
Good luck… really. Try to get an internship and just kick ass at that, hopefully it’ll lead to something. I’m not sure how the economy is over there. If it’s better than the US, let me know… I can get used to saying flavour, colour, etc.
"Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige
It's pretty bad over here too. Lots of journalists getting laid off.
I think two people out of my class of 30 have a job in journalism.
There’s lots of experienced journalists floating around, so companies dismiss graduate applications completely.
It’s the same in most fields though – everybody wants experienced applicants. Getting your foot in the door is ridiculously hard.
"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 okay
This internet thing is just a fad, right?
"Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige
I'm a broadcast journalist.
But I’ve had multi-media training. So the internet doesn’t really bother me.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
how can you leverage that????????????? don't look at the job name....look at the skill set
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Ah, okay
Wasn’t sure if you were print/TV/etc.
"Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige
We covered all three in the first year, then we specialised for the
second and third years. I figured I’d do broadcast – more strings to my bow and all that.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Smart choice
I actually didn’t study journalism, per se, just got all of my experience through writing for papers. Looking back, I kind’ve wished I would’ve done more broadcast. (I’m not that old, graduated in 08).
"Don't look back. Something might be gaining on you." - Satchel Paige
Good luck to you both
I sometimes rhapsodize that this is an amazing and unsettled point in the history of media and journalism, but I realize that there are a lot of talented people (whether already in the profession or just starting out) who have to struggle to make a living. I don’t know what the future of media holds, of course, but I hope and have faith that there will be outlets that will permit talented, impassioned journalists to work AND get paid.
I am angry, I am ill and I'm as ugly as sin/My irritability keeps me alive and kicking/I know the meaning of life, it doesn't help me a bit/I know beauty and I know a good thing when I see it -- Magazine, "A Song from Under the Floorboards"
we shouted out unis in the soccer game that's on TV. Goalie uniforms.
thought you’d appreciate it!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
We stuck in the last gamethread until someone made this.
Game was pretty brutal though, lots left.
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 2, 2010 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
hi
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 2, 2010 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
In my defense, I’m actually kind of busy for once at this hour.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, a bunch of us are hanging out at my house. We’re smoking chronic and hitting the 40’s.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, we’re playing video games and eating pizza.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
jealous
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 2, 2010 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
This Pepsi is really good as well.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean the friends part.
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 2, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I tuned in at
“There’s this guy named Santiago Casilla”
HAHAHAHAHHAAAHAHAHAH
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Jairo Garcia.
"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 to yell at this guy.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Not even for nostalgia?
"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 the right kind of nostalgia.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
There are some I might want back....Huddy for one.
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
KIRK SAARLOOS
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 2, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
We need Pecs back too.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I think I will
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
WHAT IS 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 2, 2010 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Pecs.
Pecs DiNardo.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I'd be surprised.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Shoes, back me up.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Oh. Well that's him.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
If I recall correctly it's a locker room nickname cos he's ripped.
Didn’t know he was a swimmer too though.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Lenny DiNardo? REALLY?!?
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 2, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Pecs like that make me feel very insecure.
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 2, 2010 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
meh
guys that look like that are mostly arrogant asses, you get your chance
"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes
The guy to his left looks awfully happy
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
(points up)
(cry)
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 2, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I meant who is 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 2, 2010 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
He's kinda mousey.
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 2, 2010 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not insane!
AN Power Search tells me:
“Oakland Athletics’ Kirk Saarlos releases a field mouse into the stands that Saarlos picked up on his hat in left field prior to the Athletics game against the Minnesota Twins Monday, Aug. 1, 2005, in Minneapolis. Oakland won 2-1.”
This is the only pic I can find.
Sane people don't do that search.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Psh. I love AN Power Search.
OH.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Cute mouse.
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 2, 2010 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
WHY IS POWER SEARCH WORKING FOR YOU BUT NOT FOR ME :(
I couldn’t find the “Kurk Suzuki” picture earlier.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
me either....I tried. What is this power search you speak of??
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Yovani Gallardo has a .462 slugging percentage.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 8:20 PM PDT reply actions
OMFG Jermaine Dye
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Why can't people be reasonable
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I saw Jason Giambi get a hit last night
We should get him.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
CARLOS GONZALEZ OMG ETHIER WE NEED EM
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 2, 2010 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG - I thought he said he's your bitch coach!!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
There's a difference?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Went to Office Depot to get a shredder
Also, picked this up as a gag gift
https://www.buydreamie.com/Index.dtm
"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
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 2, 2010 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
it was either that or the upside down strawberry planter thing
"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 2, 2010 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
You should have bought the upside down tomato planter.
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 2, 2010 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Losing the feed.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Going to stream in IE
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Are we 1 game back now?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Yes, and I think we’re only 1.5 games up on the Angels.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Red alert! Panic stations! Man the hatches!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
So I was already in a bad mood
partly because I didn’t get a lot accomplished today, partly because I was watching the A’s not know how to play baseball. Then this tweet from Jay Jaffe (of Baseball Prospectus) annoyed me even more:
Armando Galarraga showed more class in losing his perfect game than Dallas Braden did in completing his
What the hell is he talking about?
will crosby spread his legs so far apart at bat that the games will have to be rated nc-17 -- emperor nobody
I saw that too
A-Rod worshiping douchebags are everywhere. About 100 people have retweeted him.
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
All of the retweets were more annoying than the actual tweet
It’s one thing for one person to say something that has no basis in fact, but when 100 people agree with him, WTF?
Several people also asked him to elaborate, but so far… silence.
will crosby spread his legs so far apart at bat that the games will have to be rated nc-17 -- emperor nobody
I almost just let it rip.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Do it!
will crosby spread his legs so far apart at bat that the games will have to be rated nc-17 -- emperor nobody
what the fuck
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 2, 2010 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Fuck. You.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
WTF does that mean.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
He celebrated a great accomplishment.
Clearly he’s an ass.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I guess it's not cool to be happy about achieving something wonderful and having a GREAT back story to boot
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
whatever, Jaffe
Kiss my ass. What about Dallas’ PG was less than classy?
"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 2, 2010 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll say this with the caveat that Braden was in no way, shape or form classless in celebrating his perfect game
But I actually believe that to be true. Galarraga handled it better than I think anyone in his position would have. That being said, I doubt that’s what this twit was referring to and the dude’s full of shit.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Oh, Galarraga (and Joyce) handled it extremely well after the face.
But the Braden thing is incomprehensible.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Er, after the face.
After the face. Heh.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Galarraga handled it really well at the time.
I’d probably have throttled the Ump. He just smiled and got on with the job.
"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 amazing.
And it IS classy.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Definitely.
Right after the game ended, Laird and some other guys (Cabrera, I think?) looked ready to beat Joyce to a pulp. The other umps actually had to restrain some of them. Galarraga was calm. Amazing.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
They really should have talked it over as a group
just to be safe on that one. One of the other 3 umps had to have seen it was a mistake
Ask me about my squirrel.
You can't do that -- it's the 1B ump's call
A 3B ump can’t say “No I had a better view and he was out.”
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Not on a "did he beat the throw?" play at 1B, I'm sure
It’s the 1B ump’s call and no one else’s.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Maybe the foul tip held by Suzuki
that the 1B ump said hit the dirt first (though it actually didn’t)? But that’s something where in theory, the 1B ump might have a look the home plate ump didn’t. There are those cases — but a “did he beat the throw?” call at 1B isn’t it.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
My memory says it was a call at 1B, and the 3B ump actually was the one who made the correct call.
I wish I could remember which game it was.
It wouldn't be the first time it's happened Nico
Every once in a while a close play is just too difficult to call. If all umps think that’s the most difficult call to make then they should be given every bit of help possible to get it right (including replay). But at that point, it would have been much better had 4 guys walked off the field and had been wrong than that one guy standing alone. Sure it’s his call, but it’s also his prerogative to get help if he needs it.
Ask me about my squirrel.
No -- see my comment above
Some kinds of calls can be overruled/conferred, some can’t. This is the kind that can’t.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I'm not so sure
And if it is, it’s also wrong. Any level of officiating needs to put getting the call right above “it’s may call to blow”. Who’s going to stop them if they did?
Ask me about my squirrel.
It's not a jury
Each ump has his calls to make. On some kinds of plays, he can ask for help (say, if his view is obstructed), but on some it’s that guy’s call. If the 2B umpire sees that a pitch called a ball was clearly a strike, he should intervene/overrule?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Whether it is or isn't doesn't matter
If it requires a jury to get a call right, then use it. You have four guys working as a team, they need to get calls right. That doesn’t mean one of the others steps in and says you’re wrong. IF and ONLY IF the ump who’s call it is decides to get help, he should. It’s just that simple. To do otherwise is to do the play a injustice and shows arrogance to not want to do everything you can to get a call right. Every other part of the sport is a team effort.
Ask me about my squirrel.
That's what I thought too.
Three other umps had pretty clear views of what happened.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
That was my thought. Why didn't he just call a conference?
anti-climatic, but it would have been the right thing to do.
Cos he thought he was out.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
he's really well-spoken
But that doesn’t mean anything
"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 2, 2010 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone ask him what was unclassy about tearfully hugging your grandma after the game.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
who raised you and helped you turn your life around.....
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
noooooooooooooo Jesa.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
June 10. Bah.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Cool....I just found out that I mat be able to as well......Can't go to game, but might show up after.....
Wacchampions?? RU going?
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
It's a day game right?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
CT will not let us live it down if there are no Jesa tacos!!!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Seriously? So he reads AN?
"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 think so. BUT he hears from us enough
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Good point.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I said I couldn't make it ages ago! Ah!
Wish so much I could be in two places at one time. (wiggles nose!)
Ms. Jesa
Seriously, can't you make that *happen*
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
If you've got those powers, I'd like a work visa and a job please.
Y’know, if they stretch to that. =P
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Jesa sent him an email I think.
About how she was a witch who could cure the A’s.
And she had tacos.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
It was that crazy night
where we filled the recap thread up with damn near 2000 posts.
And IowaA’sFan was being ridiculous about cheese on tacos.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
We just haven't publicsized it....
I am getting ready to do the post about the AN Rivercats day this weekend. FINALLY got the info about the ticket prices
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
I know, I will be on vacation in Vegas in the 10th, this will be my first AN tailgate that I have missed in two seasons...
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
Oh good, the A's are at home for the first week in August.
The stars are aligning.
"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 off...
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
EN!
"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
Hey.
Watched Sportscenter for the first time in years. That was…horrifying.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
what part?
"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 2, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Sportscenter wasn't really horrifying.
Just the endless replays of that horrifying call.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Thank god for THAT.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
"The storied Red Sox franchise made a gritty comeback and held on to beat another team."
It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.
I sound like a ridiculously optimistic nutjob,
but it was a hell of a lot better than last night, that’s for sure.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
probably have to agree....
it was closer and we did get back two in late innings
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
and by two you mean one?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
of course!!!
you know my brain can;t be trusted! OH yeah the score WAS 4-6
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Really?
Last night was a completely deflating, dispiriting crapfest. Tonight we just sucked. Big difference.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
I think I've done a good job already of blocking out last night's game.
So maybe that’s why it’s about the equivalent of tonight’s.
The worst thing about those replays
is seeing Galarraga being crushed over and over. He obviously knew he got the final out, and he starts to celebrate… and then comes the horrible call.
will crosby spread his legs so far apart at bat that the games will have to be rated nc-17 -- emperor nobody
lol
A very close second
will crosby spread his legs so far apart at bat that the games will have to be rated nc-17 -- emperor nobody
That bittersweet smile he puts on just kills me.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
I don't think I want to watch it.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I emailed the Jay Jaffe thing to CT.
We’ll see if he says anything. I forgot to sign the email though, so he’ll probably just say it’s from ‘headley’.
Oh man, I can't wait to hear that
"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 2, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Good for you
Without knowing more than what’s been posted above, it just sounds like he’s trying to stir stuff up.
I am angry, I am ill and I'm as ugly as sin/My irritability keeps me alive and kicking/I know the meaning of life, it doesn't help me a bit/I know beauty and I know a good thing when I see it -- Magazine, "A Song from Under the Floorboards"
Cust looks like he's blindfolded
Good one EN. You are correct.
I totally disagree with CT on Selig's complicity w/steroid era
If you’re the CEO of a company and you know your employees are loading up at work on dangerous drugs and you do NOTHING to stop it, even going so far as to turn a blind eye until it can’t be kept secret anymore, then you are complicit and deserve to be held accountable.
Selig isn’t responsible, he’s complicit… sorry I failed to relate that in my call tonight, which sucked ass.
Hello, I'm Vince Cotroneo for the Marmaduke B. Mushmouth School of Public Speaking...
by emperor nobody on Jun 2, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I love complicit and agree 100%.
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 2, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Aaaand I have to go to work. Night (or morning for those living in Europe!) guys!
"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, ESPN and SI and all of them didn't give the full quote of what Joyce said after the game.
Biggest call of my career, and I kicked the shit out of it.
http://twitter.com/Stareagle/status/15291664990
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
At what point did he realize he blew it, I wonder
"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 2, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
He said it was after the game, when he was able to see the replay.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Wow so he really thought he had it right.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Oh yeah.
He said he was utterly convinced that Donald had beaten the ball to the bag.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
oh my god.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
as soon as all the Tigers started cursing him out
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
I can't stay off AN.
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
I have the same problem.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm hanging out in the CT thread, not listening to CT.
On a scale from 1 to Jim Joyce, how pathetic is that?
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
negative Jim Joyce
But I’m biased and do that all the time.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Sometimes he's at his best after a loss.
Not a loss like this one. He’s good when he gets fiery.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
That makes sense. He's pretty intense.
I usually stay away from media, game recaps, etc after losses because generally they’d just make me more angry. (CT threads don’t count.)
He's good when he goes into group therapy mode.
Not so good when he makes ridiculous points about Cust’s performance in 12 games.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
I like Group Therapy CT
I don’t like Raging CT
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
That's the important difference, I think.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
DO IT
1. Jermaine Dye
2. Cust suxxxxxx
3. ANDRE ETHIER!
4. ZOMG CARTER&TAYLORZOMG
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I like bitter CT.
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 2, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not listening either.
Problems with the stream, and it’s way past 8:15pm.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
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 2, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I just watched it. His face is heartbreaking.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Seriously.
I was rooting for the perfect game to get broken. But now I just feel terrible for the guy.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Yeah, not like that.
If a guy gets a hit off him, fine. Not like that.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Ok, so whats the deal with June 10th? I am going to the game and to the Holiday Inn afterwards....could we maybe head over to Fenton's afterwards???
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
Why doesn't everyone have to be at work?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
We wont tell anyone...its not like you posted this on the World Wide Web or anything...lol
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
but they (@work) don't know this is meeeeeee
at least I don;t think they do!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Berry Jo, miss. We've been in contact with a mole...
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 2, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
You'd be able to tell.
Ask me about my squirrel.
it might be a mole dressed like a squirrel dressed like a mole......
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
I'm just hoping everybody is confused enough to not notice I am sneaking away early.....
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
not tonight......to get to the A's event next Thurs.
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
maybe it was a mole dressed like a squirrel dressed like a mole...
dressed like berry jo
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 2, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
On second thought...
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 2, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
If I could go to the GAME, I would.....last day of school though
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Galarraga is being SO classy about this.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Yes
But that only speaks volumes to just how classy Galarraga has handled it more than it’s saying anything negative about Braden.
Ask me about my squirrel.
OMG GALARRAGA IS SO MUCH CLASSIER THAN BRADEN
HE DIDN’T GET A PERFECT GAME BUT HE’S COOL.
DALLAS BRADEN DID GET A PERFECT GAME, BUT HE’S NOT REALLY ACTING ON IT. IT JUST SO HAPPENED THAT HE GOT A PERFECT GAME. APPARENTLY GETTING A PERFECT GAME MAKES YOU CLASSLESS.
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 2, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He's such a tool.....he didn't call Halladay b/c he said he wasn't worthy!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Dallas braden...a tool?
I’m confused…
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 2, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
oh! ah
sorry, i’m a bit off today.
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 2, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
no...it's hard to tell when you can't see the face delivering the message
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
maybe he means "He HAS such a tool?"
Ask me about my squirrel.
The second part = an example of how he ISN'T a tool!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Remember after the A-Rod incident?
When the whole media (incorrectly) piled on Braden for being crazy? Right after the perfect game, we got inundated with “oh Braden came from a hard luck childhood” “on mother’s day with his grandma” “what a wonderful person”. I really don’t care what the sports media says about our team’s character.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
You guys couldn't hold onto to the lead again tonight?
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
I’ll take the blame; don’t whip me too hard.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Whip me. Hard.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
here
"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey
Athletics Nation - WE'RE ALL GONNA MRIIIIIIIIIIIII!!!!! - danmerqury
by cuppingmaster on Jun 2, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
As soon as the Red Sox scored, it felt like we were losing.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
yes?
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 2, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you there yet?
Are you there yet?
Are you there yet?
{snerk}
How goes it?
Ask me about my squirrel.
I am completely moved out of my house.
I am at my mom’s house, with about 70% of my belongings, so it’s crowded. I will be here til Monday—gotta get the car serviced and whittle my belongings down to Honda-sized. There’s something kind of fun about getting rid of most everything. I once spent about three months away from home and realized I missed virtually nothing from my house.
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 2, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay!
Step 1 Complete.
Step 2 In progress.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Yes.
And the we rally the squirrels and take over California!
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 2, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
purging can be freeing
I had to do that to the stuff in my garage before my remodel, i had so much junk out there!!!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
The A's offense.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Right on CT
Go to hacking when you get a pitch to hit.
Too many idiots on team trying to walk, who when they get down in the count fail because of lack of talent. You only get 1 decent pitch to hit per AB if lucky.
You;ve been getting your wish.
The A’s didn’t walk at all today. They walked twice yesterday.
How have the last two games turned, Trainman?
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
It feels weird not having school anymore.
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
Tomorrow is my last day. I am so sad.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
do you gradumicate on Friday?
"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 2, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I’ll be graduating when we’re beating the Twins.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 2, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll be in Chicago then, enjoying a giant slice of deep dish pizza
Actually, no, I’ll be in a meeting. Crap.
"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 2, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
sure it is.
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 2, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
good one.....he is an ANer even though he doesn't know it!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
you emailed CT about me?
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 2, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
[blinks]
[overly eager]
Did he mention me?!
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 2, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, no, but I thought you called in for a split second
when a Russ from someplacelocal called in.
oh, that guy.
He’s kinda monotone.
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 2, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
How many games now for Cust?
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
It just...doesn't seem good.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
what's up with Cust?
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by Leopold Bloom on Jun 2, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
oh, damn, Cust is our new whipping boy?
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by Leopold Bloom on Jun 2, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
We have 9 of them at a time
Ask me about my squirrel.
sucking the baseball goodbye!
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 2, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
It's odd.
The OBP is all there. But where’s the power?
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
It's really puzzling.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
You know, he's actually hitting a lot more line drives.
And his BABIP is through the roof. He should be having a great 15 games.
So why 1 XBH? I’m thoroughly baffled.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
If you can't figure it out with your newfangled "statistics" well I don't know what to tell you.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
So he's hitting for average during a HR drought.
It’s Cust. He’ll hit them. No worries.
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by Leopold Bloom on Jun 2, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't it obvious?
Small sample size.
Weird shit happens in 15 games.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Yeah, I know, I know.
But still. 50+ PAs without an XBH? That’s odd.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Defense is fucking up his game.
Also singles, lots of singles.
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 2, 2010 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, once a game he needs to bunt to take away the shift.
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He's hitting into the shift and losing some hits that way.
He’s been rung up on two bad calls where I’m with him for not protecting the plate. And he’s swinging through some high fastballs it looks like he might have hit 2 years ago. That’s all I got.
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The K looking was a bad call
but there are many strike outs where he swings and get flat out beaten by the pitcher.
Mistake hitter IMO and a good eye for walks. Other than that, draw your own conclusion
It's not totally fair, to be sure
But we Cust non-believers have read a million posts about his sublime awesomeness. We’ve also been shot down again and again with comments to the effect of “If you don’t know that Jack Cust is incredible, then you’re STUPID AND I HATE YOU.” So it kinda makes me wonder, Where is that Jack Cust everyone’s been talking about?
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I guess we'll have to reserve judgment and wait and see if he shows up. For the A's sake - I hope he does.
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You way overstate what's being said
He’s probably one of the best hitters on the team, yes, but that’s not saying much. He’s good. He’s NOT great. Right now, about average. But about average on this team, is incredibly good.
Ask me about my squirrel.
He's not average right now --
He’s slugging .250. But he’ll come around.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Which for this team
Is kind of average, no? But yeah, not that good. But at least he’s getting on base.
Ask me about my squirrel.
I predict a big game for him tomorrow against Wakefield.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
That 65mph fastball down the middle looks delicious.
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 2, 2010 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm basing my prediction off the 1.027 career OPS Cust has against Wakefield.
So before anyone accuses me of ZOMG ULUVJACKCUST111…..
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Not to rain on the Cust love parade
but those kind of splits mean essentially nothing. How many PAs is that based on? 10?
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Of course it doesn't.
I’m making a prediction here; that’s pretty meaningless in itself.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Then let's hope you're right
and Cust hits two dingers. My god, I need to see Jack hit a homer.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Sort of. His OBP is down to .339 now.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Wait...it was .365 as of yesterday.
Wow.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
I think they penalize you double for strickouts.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
It was .365 yesterday.
If he walks and hits a bomb tomorrow, it’s back up to like .350 or something.
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Sorry, but I disagree
Sure, comments about what Cust can give us have been understandably muted since his call-up. But that’s not the period I’m talking about. Rather, I’m referring to pretty much anytime prior to his call-up, when, well, my prior post speaks for itself. I don’t recall the consensus being — as it more or less is now — that he’s incredibly good but only within the context of this team.
And, sure, it’s just been 15 games. So, like Berry Jo suggests, I’ll wait and hope for the best.
I am angry, I am ill and I'm as ugly as sin/My irritability keeps me alive and kicking/I know the meaning of life, it doesn't help me a bit/I know beauty and I know a good thing when I see it -- Magazine, "A Song from Under the Floorboards"
All the conversations I've seen have been with the caveat for this team
I doubt anyone believes or ever believed he’d be one of the best hitters in the league. Too often that gets put into the mouths of his supports in a straw man style. It’s just not true.
Ask me about my squirrel.
I'll take a look at past posts. If I'm wrong, I'll admit it.
I am angry, I am ill and I'm as ugly as sin/My irritability keeps me alive and kicking/I know the meaning of life, it doesn't help me a bit/I know beauty and I know a good thing when I see it -- Magazine, "A Song from Under the Floorboards"
He's gonna eventually hit HR
He’s done it his whole professional career. The lull periods, though, can be deadly
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 2, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
We need him.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I did NOT need to see that
Ask me about my squirrel.
Sorry.
I’ll put my pants back on.
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 2, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, you can keep them off for now
I was referring to a news promo with little chicks shooting out of a machine.
Ask me about my squirrel.
I JUST SAW THAT.
Horrible!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
So...
Do you think you can dance?
Ask me about my squirrel.
Not my choice,
but I find myself getting into it.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Not OMG I've got to see it TV
But nothing else on, when they get into it, the things they do can be really amazing.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Yup.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
OMG! This kid is from Concord, CA!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
uh...
Chicks as in baby chickens? Or people?
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
What the fuck is 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 2, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
CB, you're swearing a lot lately!
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
and here I am getting email warnings about swearing.
wtf
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MAYBE THAT'S NICO'S WAY OF SAYING I 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 2, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought that was when he grabbed my ass at the tailgate.
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works in mysterious ways.
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 2, 2010 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Most asses do.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
That was his way of telling you he was "in the mood"
Ask me about my squirrel.
I've been in an on-off bad mood for a few days. Stress, etc.
Also, CB? It reminds me of CB Bucknor! :(
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 2, 2010 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
cheese boy
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Oh, ha.
Cool. :)
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 2, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
He's trying to learn to be cool
Without realizing he’s kind of already there.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Dd you like my call?
I was Mitch in Oregon. CT said he was coming to our AN Tailgate party on 7/10!
"I'm not bad, I'm just drawn that way." -Jessica Rabbit
yes...that was a great call!! I thought it was an AN person. We are the best callers!!!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
michael.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Did the Quakes win?
We tied 8-8 on a last second (literally) goal… as the buzzer was going off.
and I think I pulled a groin muscle. It’s weird though, cause (TMI ALERT) it’s not below the junk, like a pulled groin usually is… it’s above, like the very low abdomen type area..
But I scored 2 goals and assisted on the equalizer.
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wow. 2 goals in 6 minutes, and 2 in the next 84?
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ouch......so maybe it would be classified as a low abdomen strain.....
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
or a high penis sprain
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
it's off to the side though.
the strain, I mean. not my junk.
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Ah, then that's inoperable testicular cancer.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Fine, it's operable.
You’ll just be 3 balls short of a walk.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
hi mikey!
bye mikey.
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 2, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Mike.
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 2, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
You 'n the Cap'n, make it happen.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Okay, I moved a two bedroom house virtually by myself
in about six hours today. Imma go pas out.
Much love, AN.
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
sleep well and rest up for your adventure to CA!
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
See you on the other side.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
later bro
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 2, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Pas out well.
Seeya.
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 2, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Cauliflower VS Sugar Snap Peas
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
sugar snap peas
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 2, 2010 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Cauliflower
tossed with olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper and roasted. then sprinkle on parmesan.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
It's SO good.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Ooooh.
If it’s a choice between regular peas and that…I choose that.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
I wonder if I can recreate that on a grill for AN day. yum.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Anyone ever try mashed cauliflower?
Supposed to be like mashed potatoes.
Ask me about my squirrel.
That sounds less appetizing, though.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Well, what I've heard
is that it pretty much tastes the same as mashed potatoes.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Huh.
I have a hard time believing that, but it’d be interesting.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
That's why I asked
Seems too good to be true. But if true, much healthier.
Ask me about my squirrel.
It's pretty much true.
Add garlic and chives and enough other goodness, and you can hardly tell. I served them at Thanksgiving one year and almost nobody knew.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
...Wow.
Next time I get my hands on some cauliflower.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
No kidding
See what I mean?
Ask me about my squirrel.
I assume you'd only use the stems, not the tops.
Those would be pretty distinctly visible in a mashed setting, I’d think.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Nah, just steam the hell out of them first
Smash em up.
If you really want, food processor-ize them. They’ll get smooth.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
Good to know.
And I’ll try it.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
That's crazy.
I also love cauliflower, brb smashing cauliflower.
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 2, 2010 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
oh lord that sounds delicious.
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 2, 2010 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
i actually prefer the pods alone to the whole thing
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 2, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
On the planet Zortog, that actually sets up a hilarious TWSS
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
You know what, maybe I'll cook up both.
They’re both healthy vegetables, right?! Can’t go wrong.
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 2, 2010 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
A friend of mine has $112,500 of Suspended license warrants in Cal. He got pulled over in Vegas for expired registration and they let him go. They checked with and saw he was suspeded in Cali but only wrote him for expired registration.
They better hope he does not run someone over
Um... weird
My brother had an out-of-state bench warrant for a ticket and couldn’t get a new license until it was cleared up. But they didn’t go after him for it.
Ask me about my squirrel.
Ah crap, Seattle just won.
- I. Suzuki singled to second, R. Langerhans scored, J. Wilson to second
Doesn’t make sense to me since Langerhans was on second…
We lose a game to every AL West team today.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
but the one we watch the most right now?? texas I think.
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For me, Angels
Just my opinion, though.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Yeah, I want to see Texas go through all the teams we've had to play.
Then let’s see.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
I worry about them in the back of my mind....when I see them on the move...then I'll pay attention...
I wanna get Texas right now!
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Yeah.
The Angels minus Kendry aren’t all that fearsome, and Seattle is what, 8 games back? Texas is the one I’m worried about.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
Texas spends a lot of the last 1/3 of the season
playing good teams on the road. Looking at what Harden has done so far, what Wilson is already starting to do (and he hasn’t thrown 100 innings yet), and what Summer does to the pitchers in general…We’ll see.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I keep saying they should start dying soon......when that happens then I think we'll have to start watching the Angels.
"Are those new tarps? Or did they paint 'em?" Mark Ellis
Offering a different opinion than Nico and dan (and illustrating how confusing this division is)
I would still worry about Seattle. They’ve got the best pitching and defense in this division. In fact, their pitching, defense, and bullpen has been even better ours. They’ve been exactly a mirror image of the A’s, except they have just been awful in one run/close games so far (while the A’s have been very good). I don’t know how much of that is repeatable, but I’m not sure I’d wager on their bad luck continuing.
Plus, about half of their lineup has been severely underperforming. It’s not hard to imagine their hitters regressing back to the mean a little and with their pitching, they can pull off some long winning streaks. 7 games back in June isn’t a death blow, but with Texas’s not-that-good pitching and nightmare of a second half schedule, the Angels’ injuries and averageness, and the A’s and their extremely thin margin of error, I wouldn’t count them out.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 2, 2010 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd say their lineup is performing right around expectations.
Other than Ichiro and Gutierrez, they’ve got pretty much no one.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
You think Lopez, Kotchman, Bradley, and Figgins will continue to wOBA less than .300 for the rest of the season?
ZiPS vehemently disagrees.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 2, 2010 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG WHATEVER STATHEAD WHAT HAVE THEY DONE LATELEY?!?!??!
boom. roasted.
I like beer.
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But will Gutierrez continue to wOBA .374? Mike Sweeney's got a wOBA of .368.
Hell, Josh Wilson has a wOBA of .348. Seattle was projected to have the worst lineup in the AL (a few ticks below us, actually), and so far that’s exactly what’s happened.
I'm walking out in a force ten gale.
Birds thrown around, bullets for hail.
At least they didn't score 3 in the 1st.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I keep looking up recipes now.
I need to stop.
The funny thing about baseball is that people will believe what they want to believe. -Joe Posnanski 8/29/09
for something you're going to make us?
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by cuppingmaster on Jun 2, 2010 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions
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