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Open Thread: Game 61 - A's vs. Angels (cont.)

Bad pitching + Bad hitting + Bad fielding + Bad luck = 5-0 Angels after 6 innings.

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Phooey.

More crab cakes 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 9, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Hong Kong?

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

#1 Super Guy

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

omg I loved hong kong phooey.

memory rushhh.

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 9, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Loved? It's still awesome.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

they just NEVER show it 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

by ElQuesoCapitan on Jun 9, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I also loved

Captain Caveman!!

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zoomy

"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 9, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Gah.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

This is all bad.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Another shot of Jack Daniels for me.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Have one for me too

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Done.. and Done.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Paella is yummy

and this thread is rummy

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Did you cook it yourself?

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes I did

It was a bitch too.

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Impressive

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

That it is.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice o2b!

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

yum.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have leftovers too :-)

Damn…I can’t wait to eat it again…and again…and again.

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

were you trying to impress a girl?

sounds like that kinda meal.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or he just had a hankering for a great meal?

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

well that could be it too.

just asking.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you impressed?

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd sleep 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."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why? I didn't cook it.

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do I need a reason?

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go purchase a room, you two.

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 9, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

(takes notes)

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 9, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kind of but she wasn't hear to enjoy it with me

I’m dating a girl from Denver, CO but she was impressed from a long distance.

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

fiance registered for an apple green KitchenAid

is this grounds for wedding cancellation?

"The Few, The Proud, The A's Fan" - UncleLeo

by incarnate on Jun 9, 2010 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

just smile and nod your head

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

at least it's not Joe Dirt.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 9, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

You wanted the fire engine red one?

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jun 9, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

wanted the pink one

and would have called it Salmon

"The Few, The Proud, The A's Fan" - UncleLeo

by incarnate on Jun 9, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

ew.

You don’t want to make cookies in that.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

LMAO

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

All of my small appliances are red

while my main stuff- dishwasher, refrigerator, etc. are stainless steel. Just upgraded last year and I love having a vibrant kitchen.

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now that sounds like a good looking kitchen.

In my head, anyway.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

It is IMHO

I did everything myself. New countertops, plumbing, painting, trim work, appliances, stainless hardware and re-did the cabinet doors by creating a glass front so it opened things up quite a bit.

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sounds like a model home.

Which is a very good thing.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I always thought it would be funny

for everyone to post their “lair” or where they sit during game-threads. Like a view of my entertainment room showing my TV and couch, etc. It would be hilarious and interesting to me.

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like this idea almost as much

as I like Emp’s everybody-on-the-radio idea.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

When did he ever have that idea?

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

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

In my paranoid nightmares.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

ditto.

on both counts.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Depends. Are you the man or the woman?

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

the dude

"The Few, The Proud, The A's Fan" - UncleLeo

by incarnate on Jun 9, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Then no, not grounds for calling it off.

Defer to her on all questions of decor.

You like anything that makes her smile. That’s all that matters.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hah!

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have both!

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yoo Hoo!!!

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 9, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's been years.

I want one now.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

And if you'll excuse me I'll go punch a hole in a box right 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 9, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chocolate milk.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I suppose I can live with, put up with, exist with,

these kind of performances for another three months provided the division remains this close. but will it?

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 9, 2010 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

What makes you think we'll have performances like this?

We also had last night.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I mean the general pattern we have been in lately, up and down. pathetic to good.

versus mostly good or mostly pathetic.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 9, 2010 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

At least it's not Joe Dirt.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 9, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

So at some point the Devil's going to call in the Angel's chips, right?

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

And at some point we will develope some hitters too right?

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well we just drafted like 30 of them, so maybe?

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ok.. I check back in 3 years!

Maybe we can sign one when Chavy and Sheets are off the books for 22 Mil.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

hey Ziggy wanted to face Morneau

so zig retires Matsui here or has a coke and a smile and shuts up

"The Few, The Proud, The A's Fan" - UncleLeo

by incarnate on Jun 9, 2010 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

He also gave up a triple to Aybar, so Ziggy can shush.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice Zigs.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

this game needs cherries

"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 9, 2010 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay Brad!

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

WE NEED RUNS.

Please?

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

screw mathcups!

i say next time we face a lefty or saunders again… we just put all our leftys in the lineup! cuz gerens right hand heavy lineups suck! at least cust will take a pitch

by tombo tuna on Jun 9, 2010 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

heh.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

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 9, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

It might have to go all strickouts on us

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jun 9, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

i likey.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was just going to say what are math cups?

Fun ways to learn while drinking??

What you fail to understand in your joyless myopia is that baseball is the key to life-- the Rosetta Stone, if you will. If you just understood baseball better all your other questions your, your... the, uh... the aliens, the conspiracies they would all, in their way be answered by the baseball gods.

by winchester5 on Jun 9, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

hahaha

What you fail to understand in your joyless myopia is that baseball is the key to life-- the Rosetta Stone, if you will. If you just understood baseball better all your other questions your, your... the, uh... the aliens, the conspiracies they would all, in their way be answered by the baseball gods.

by winchester5 on Jun 9, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, that would be a good tie in for a drinking game

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

5+5 is

“Oh shoot”

“DRINK!”

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 9, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Math cups aside,

There’s no way of knowing that a “normal” lineup would fare any better.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG

Theres talks of a Hangover 2 movie.. Please.. The first one wasnt even that good.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I’m waiting for Black Swan.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was only good to people with simple minds.

It was ok. But was hardly as good as people made it out to be.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was entertaining. There's no need for a sequel though.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

simple mind here

and i loved it- the first time. the second time around less so

"The Few, The Proud, The A's Fan" - UncleLeo

by incarnate on Jun 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come on.

I have an Ivy-league mind but I decided to attend a local college. Harty har har.

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mowing us down.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

What. Seriously?

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ugh.

Forgot about that.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

ONly 64 pitches? Geezus

"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 9, 2010 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously 63 pitches

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Who's on rally pics?

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

It’s a male.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seven more a row pls?

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's a start, Kouz.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Have I said how much I hate these leaderboard ads? I hate them.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok so two guys on base to start the inning. Score some runs!

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I believe in Ryan Sweeney.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Iglew broke it. I swear.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

:-(

I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's a fucking double play machine.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not so much.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I admire your faith

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Two weak ground balls. Pathetic.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, Ryan, that won't make you any friends around here

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

by Joey C. on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok why in the WORLD do you swing at the first pitch after Saunders just walked Rosy? COME ON.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Because you are Ryan Sweeney

and you have mastered the science of maintaining a ridiculously high BABIP. Or something.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 9, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because you are Ryan Sweeney and you've fallen in love with your batting average.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Geez

Thanks a lot

"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 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

12 for Sweeney now...

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

we call him swingles

but you can call him whatever you want.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still call him Swooney.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's my preference. But times have changed.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Should be 13 too. Got lucky last night - got a hit when he grounded it to the SS with Barton on 1st.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAH.

HAHAHAHA.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I want to marry this gif.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really needed that.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hahahahaha

Okay, that was kind of funny, if you’re into masochism.

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

by Joey C. on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

...which we are.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Speak for yourself.

I think he broke Ellis there.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

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

I think Joey meant the double play

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

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

Well, the first-pitch double play followed by the first-pitch groundout

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

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

Seventh inning, same as the first

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Meet the new boss

Same as the old boss

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

second verse, same as the first

I’m He-n-ry the 8th I am. He-n-ry the 8th I am, I am.

"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 9, 2010 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

god damn this team is frustrating sometimes

"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 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Jake.

What the hell.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

toldyouso

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just you wait.

He’ll HR today.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do the A's take batting practice after the game?

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

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

I'd make them take it 24/7

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well aren't you a funny one.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

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

NO WE ARE REALISTIC ABOUT JAKE FOX DAMNIT

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who wouldn't?

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weaver or Sabathia.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

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

Zito

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

WHAT did Ryan really GIDP?!

I suppose I should thank mlb.tv for its technical difficulties if it kept me from seeing that.

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 9, 2010 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

yes. weakly. on the first pitch. after a walk.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wasnt ment to be today boys.

Hit the showers.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

After they run 5 miles. Can't let them get off that easy.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

And 15 squat-thrusts.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dont hit the Bowers though

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

by FrankCohen on Jun 9, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

In keeping with one of this thread's themes...

RALLY COLORFUL KITCHEN APPLIANCES?

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jun 9, 2010 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

meh.

we need hotness. and stat.

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

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

who shall we turn to, waffles

Is Giada enough?

"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 9, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

no way.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think R-Star has a boy lined up.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think he meant a male is on the rally pics.

I can’t see him posting a boy.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh.

Hmm. I guess I was expecting too much from him.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can't hurt.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Johnny hasn't had much success.

I don’t think we’ve tried RDJr though.

But I think R-Star said he’s on it tonight.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah, I ain’t on it. I have nothing.

The Ultimate Opportunist

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

dude.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is a lost cause.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

a margarita machine?

"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 9, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yikes, that is a hideous color.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ew.

Yeah, not a good color.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

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

Any Duck's Breath fans out there?

Linky nostalgia.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 9, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

One of the finest films ever made


ZADAR, COW FROM….wait, cow?

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jun 9, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Um, Matt?

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

This is funny now.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

I like Carson's determination

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Really? I dislike his stupidity.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well if you're going to dislike stupidity...

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah I know.....

Still, running flat out into the wall when you KNOW it’s there is stupid. Clearly he wants to go on the ML DL.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes it pays better than the Sac DL

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bingo.

We’re onto your game, Matt!

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

goodnight everyone lol hope you all have a great rest of the week!

by drmmerchk on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

night dc

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Latersonski

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 9, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Night.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's not bright.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Splat.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Carson!!??Z@?

see the wall, fucker

"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 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Bowers: HR given.

Carson: Faceplant taken.

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

by Joey C. on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Sorry to hijack ak_a

but “click”

Good night to all of you good people.

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

TY

I’m off to watch the last two episodes of Weeds-Season 5. Peace.

These may be your father's A's!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 9, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Braden needs to go out to CF with his tape again before tomorrow's game...

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Ahahahaha.

Sob.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Sums up the last three years or so.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Take my centerfielder, please

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

by Joey C. on Jun 9, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s all they’re talking about haha

"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle

by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 9, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

groan

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 9, 2010 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I’m glad I missed that.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Major run in with the wall.. ouch..

"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle

by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 9, 2010 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Like it matters anyways?

Who thinks we gonna score 5 runs anyways?

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Me. We'll have a teAse.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Prob will.

Classic A’s.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Will we even get five hits?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not having fun watching this.

But I can’t stop.

Sigh.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I think this is DEFINITELY ruling out CT tonight.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

Hanging out in the thread is fine, but I don’t think I can take CT tonight.z

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

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

Can you imagine the number of calls about

Carlos Gonzalez, Andre Ethier and Jermaine Dye tonight?? Throw in a little Miggy vs. Chavvy and we’ll be all set.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jermaine Dye?

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

People want to sign him.

Badly.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dan-

STUPID people want to sign him.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

We've already agreed that people are stupid.

Redundant.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey! Some of my best friends are people.

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

People can't be trusted.

Only trust internet people.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was yesterday.

It needs to be reiterated. A lot.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too true

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can't disagree with that.

Any guess on how many “LEW WOLFF HATES THE CITY OF OAKLAND” calls?

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pretty low tonight when there's a loss to rant about.

I think we usually get those calls when we win and the attendance is low, and people get all mopey.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmm. Good point.

It’d also help if it wasn’t $2 ticket day.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm getting angry already.

Ugh.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Angry Dave is probably already dialing.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does anyone talk about Wallace anymore?

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

only Gromit.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 9, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Their creator is from the nearest City to me.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

i had a hunch, really!

how close to Bath are you? (changing subject)

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 9, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Erm, Nick Park is from Preston...

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

197 miles.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

okay. far!

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

T'other end of the country. Why do you ask?

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

You and me both, Daniel

You and me both.

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

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

My spastic internet is protecting me

from seeing the most hurtful parts of this game. Thanks for being crappy, internet!

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 9, 2010 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your internet loves you.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Our new labrador in CF just got a little excited

And that’s alright. If tonight doesn’t work out, we’ve got tomorrow to even this up.

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

by Joey C. on Jun 9, 2010 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

hah.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh Gabby! zowie

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 9, 2010 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Ran into wall full speed on a HR over his head

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ran into a wall

So to speak.

@MAD_Marvin
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by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 9, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

whoa. dude.

Complete with a somersault at the end!

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 9, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can pretty much always count on you with providing the gifs.

"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle

by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 9, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

You are so reliable!

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

LoL!

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Easy, Carson

I think Rosales has already assumed the mantle of Byrnesy-esque hustle maniac.

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

by Joey C. on Jun 9, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I mean, in slow motion, that looks concussionish

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

by Joey C. on Jun 9, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ran full speed into the wall.

Hit it pretty damned hard, too.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

tried to make a carson sized hole in the CF wall.

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

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

Heh.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rally Taye?

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

OH HEY THERE.

::swoooooooooon::

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

And that's with a shirt on.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I kinda like him clothed better than unclothed.

In pictures at least.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

(makes note to buy those clothes)

(looks at own body)

Oh

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I'm finding the same thing.

Going through the Google pages none of the shirtless ones are hot.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I mean the man can wear a suit.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Poor Carson

MLB Network replayed that at least 5 times in a row.

"I feel like we are sending Danny Haren for Mulder all over again." - Cardinal fan on the Matt Holliday trade

"But at this time of year, two plus two doesn't always add up to eight. Sometimes, it equals four." - Geoff Baker, Mariners beat writer.

by Orodawg on Jun 9, 2010 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

So Rivera looks sloooow in the outfield.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

he doesn't just look it

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

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

by cuppingmaster on Jun 9, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh and Pennington is now batting .200. Sigh.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Ergh.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I need to find joy in the little things.

Like Matt Carson checking his jaw over and over.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

When I took a fly ball to the face playing softball

I had the same sort of reaction.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Were you the one that broke his jaw?

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope

Nothing broken. But that is where it hit.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmm.

There was just a story on here, I think, where someone took a fastball to the face and split their jaw…..literally.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yikes

No, I just lost the ball the sun at the last moment.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well damn, Mark, if you're going to swing at shit like that why bother?

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Can we please have Pennington sit out tomorrow

Enough is enough.

A blind person could do a better job at the plate

by Trainman on Jun 9, 2010 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

This game blows

Beyond rally girl territory

"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 9, 2010 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I need a new rally girl.

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 9, 2010 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Olivia Munn was going to be a post

Are you a fan?

"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 9, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am a fan....

I love Asians… Even tho shes like only half. Still sexay.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you could find me a nice Japanese girl, much appreciated.

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 9, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

How about a naughty Japanese girl?

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Send that one my way.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Um, no.

Just a cute/pretty one, thanks.

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 9, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oakland A's

Making scrub pitchers look like Cy Young since 2004.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

heh.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

That went over my head.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha!

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dallas Braden is awesome

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 9, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Dallas hadn't started today and lost, I could see him doing that.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ahahahaha.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

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 9, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 9, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

At least this game will be over soon.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

That's the spirit.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

But what about the tease?

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can't see it happening.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I got Dog the Bounty Hunter on

excellent, High suspense tracking down dangerous trailer park trash that skipped bail.

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 9, 2010 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Howdy, Y'all!

Not the score I wanted to wake up to….

There is no "i" in Teamocil. At least not where you'd think.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 9, 2010 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

It's about to change

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

They're going to score again>

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Done

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Uh guys...

There was just an ad with a picture of this hot girl then I realized it was Taylor Swift.

Someone please put me back in reality, I feel horrible.

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 9, 2010 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Taylor Swift is awesome.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Way too tall and not THAT pretty. Talented though.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think she’s really pretty.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

See? This is why I feel horrible.

I’m turning into you, holy shit.

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 9, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hahaha.

Ouch.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

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

You guys gotta help 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 9, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's something I brought up a while ago. 'Captain took it to heart.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

He does that.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I try not 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 9, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

You should, my advice is always awesome.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

You make it sound like I'm a whiny over-sensitive brat.

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 9, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

He takes everything I say in here to heart.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really 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 9, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why else would you hate the fact that you’re turning into me?

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

BECAUSE I USED TO BE 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 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

why don't you just CHILL

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously

And cheesy was never cool. He was nacho cheese warm.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Says 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 9, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, duh

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Narcissist.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Give me more advice, man. :(

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 9, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Be yourself.

You’re much better that way.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Didn't you say you wanted to send me an e-mail or something?

Or was that someone else.

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 9, 2010 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

yep

did.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think I am.

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 9, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

It’s okay.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

No it's 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 9, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I meant that it was okay for you to say that.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's not the point, chuckles.

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 9, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

You lost me.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wish I never had 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 9, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

That’s what she said.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

"She" being mom?

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

by Nico on Jun 9, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

If only our hitters could crank them out like you do.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

OH YOU THINK YOU'RE SO CRAFTY.

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 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Except that she can't sing.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

She can!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Uh, no, she can't

Her live performances are terrible.
Her studio stuff sounds okay but that’s because it’s been messed with.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

It bothers me greatly.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is exactly why I can't stand Glee.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

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

I'm okay with it on TV.

But not for someone who is a recording artist.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I suppose.

It’s just that the songs in Glee are so processed. Way more than necessary.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also, awful.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh. This too.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ik,r?

With autotuning, even “I” could make millions by talking into an iron black soundpiece.

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 9, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Singing is only really good when it's live

and no more than 40 feet away.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok, plain potato boys.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

why does that sound dirty.

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 9, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

it really doesn't

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh Pam,

have you really never been serenaded face to face? Recording is nothing like it.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

In fact, I have.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Overrated, no?

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, I enjoyed it a lot.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

When you come up to visit

I’ll be sure to sing something for you.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well ok.

I like Bon Jovi.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Live singing and recorded music

are two wholly separate animals, as far as I’m concerned.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

truth

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think she sounds find.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

This.

I mean, she’s a pretty girl, but not exactly all there in the music department.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

You mean she can't sing very well

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

She cant write songs...

But she can Def Sing.

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

She's not very good at singing.

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 9, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why?

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too old?

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

She is hot!

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

This game sucks

WE’LL DO IT LIVE!

@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 9, 2010 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Where's CS?

No rally, but I thought this was cute

"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 9, 2010 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

That's freaking me out a little

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh.

She’s even hot with bed hair and pajamas.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

You say that like bed hair and pajamas

aren’t always hot.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Young Dan has much to learn

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

She looks like a young Linda Ronstadt

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jun 9, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

So who's going tomorrow?

I am, although I’m fighting a terrible cold. And then going to CT Live….I’ll be the one coughing in the background.

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jun 9, 2010 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

CT Live?

That’s tonight?

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lol.

Yes.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

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

Ouch.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Feel better. :(

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 9, 2010 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wish....but work.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's enough for me, amigos

Time for bed.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 9, 2010 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Quitter!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bye Nicholas

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bowers has a really herky-jerky delivery

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

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

by cuppingmaster on Jun 9, 2010 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

walks into a bra?

This story is going to be hell of a lot better than this game

"Do I talk to myself? No, I just remind myself of what I'm trying to do. You know, I never answer myself so how can I be talking to myself?" - Rickey

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

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

don't be sorry.

we got mathcups!

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

The mathcups aren't in our favor tonight

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

hah...thanks.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

So there's....1 now?

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

what's the requirement for membership?

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 9, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Apparently it involves complimenting Pam's profile pic, so you should probably start there.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

"It's very green"

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 9, 2010 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still miss the boozy one.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

what was the boozy one?

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

The earliest one I remember.

I only remember that one, the baby, and the current one.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think that was a boozy one.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, maybe I'm the one who was boozy then.

Anyway, I liked it.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hah. Thanks.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

thank you

for brightening my day

I really need a sig.

by Cretgren on Jun 9, 2010 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

He should never play there again.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's kinda entertaining.

Scratch that. Really entertaining.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

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

Maybe he could be the pre-game entertainment.

He shouldn’t play there professionally though.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

They can call it

Last Call with Carson Daily

@MAD_Marvin
The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 9, 2010 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Uh oh,

now the Angels are threatening to win the Pythagorean series.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Ah well at least we're sacrificing Bowers.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Clearly payback for yesterday.

Screw it. Split it tomorrow. Be done.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

+1

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please let it be over

"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 9, 2010 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

soon dear

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, WTF.

Can we get Saunders out of the game? For sanity’s sake.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

no sweet pea.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

ask Zooks

"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 9, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

KOUZ!

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barton!

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 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Can I get some stat padding?!?!?!

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

by Syphon on Jun 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck that

I’m calling for a come back.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope the next 12 hitters pad their stats as well

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pretty swing.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

YES! DARIC!

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

derelict?

like our offense?

"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 9, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

low strike

"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 9, 2010 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Daric Barton’s updated batting line is .284/.398/.437 now.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Swoon.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pretty spiffy.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh wow, I stopped paying attention.

7-0?

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Sam Bradford is legit!

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha ha.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cleveland?

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

More Taye, just because

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, this isn’t Facebook.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

god that's hot.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's actually tricky finding good Taye pics

He’s always beautiful, but only a small minority of them really capture the hotness.

I have yet to find a good one with the famous smile.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah because most of the pics are overtly sexy.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAWAIIAN POPOUTS.

GODDAMMIT.

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 9, 2010 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah strange that he's not hitting well against Saunders at all considering he'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."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

No shutout!!!!!!

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 9, 2010 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

NO SHUTOUT!

LOVE.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

thank you Kouz

no shutout

"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 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Small victories.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

I was going to say that

I figured someone else could suggest it.

He does not deserve to be in lineup tomorrow. Tired of watching him flail at the plate, Needs a couple of days off and lots of instruction from his hitting coach.

by Trainman on Jun 9, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Our hitting coach?

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

The ex-Rangers one. Jarillo.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

He changed his name back to Santiago?

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bah Rudy Jaramillo.

Too tired.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's the hitting coach for the Cubs.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's pretty fantastic.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Adam, just let Jake Fox come up.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously. You're worrying me.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

You'll see.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

You've gone mad.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me? Never.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

No shutout! Like pam said…small victories. :)

"This is a good time to come together and raise our middle finger in the air." - Dan Boyle

by TheSoundOfHockey on Jun 9, 2010 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

hey, at least he can't GIDP

"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 9, 2010 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Fox

Start this 2 out rally!

@MAD_Marvin
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by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 9, 2010 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, the fans are enthusiastic

Props to them for hanging in on a cold night.

It's the fans that make the game fun. -- Rickey Henderson, July 26, 2009.

by Englishmajor on Jun 9, 2010 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

To us too

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Someone just yelled "OH RYAN"

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 9, 2010 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought Jennifer was in Tennessee

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jennifer gets around.

Check the Kings of Leon touring calendar to see what state she’s in.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Think she's over KOL.

The Black Keys now, IIRC.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

These Black Keys sound intriguing.

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pentatonic?

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's almost as good as the sexual metaphor thing

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

had to look that up.

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's actually my first thought.

But then, I’m the guy who on hearing “Kings of Leon”, thinks of actual kings of León.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're one of a kind

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yet she can't drive anywhere, apparently.

Or at least she can’t stay in a car for more than a few hours. Or fly very far. Don’t know how she gets anywhere.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Broom?

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

How many witches do we have 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."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

After we sweep a series,

Tons.

Ask me about my squirrel.

by DMOAS on Jun 9, 2010 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

None because I burned them 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 9, 2010 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know, but

I’ve heard they have a nice bin.

There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.

by iglew on Jun 9, 2010 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

100 pitch complete game.

Wow that’s pathetic.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Burn that halo down

"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 9, 2010 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

He he

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

He tried, but there weren't enough outs.

"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."

by OldhamA on Jun 9, 2010 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

GAME RECAP IS UP

Like many of Braden’s pitches tonight.

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

by Nico on Jun 9, 2010 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I need to do something fun.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Channeling Brett, eh?

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 9, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh.

You don't form in the wet sand.
You don't form at all.

by danmerqury on Jun 9, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

take the best nap ever

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

by pam5981 on Jun 9, 2010 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

There are a couple of good games going on right now between the Braves and Diamondbacks and the Cardinals and Dodgers.

The Ultimate Opportunist

by Rated-R Superstar on Jun 9, 2010 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Parra ITPHR

That sounds like some sort of sexual metaphor. - iglew

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 9, 2010 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol, Aybar doing a spanish interview on FSW

"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 9, 2010 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

click and on to CT

alaska A residing in northern Idaho.

by ak_A on Jun 9, 2010 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

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