Open Thread: Game 115 - A's at Minnesota (cont.)
by Nico on Aug 14, 2010 6:03 PM PDT
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Print1-0 Twins going to the 8th. Oh, and as usual Mark Ellis says, "UZR can kiss my a$$!"
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So this is the thread in which we score runs.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 14, 2010 6:04 PM PDT reply actions
So danmerqury,
as the “statiest” front pager we’ve got I have to ask you…UZR isn’t fond of Ellis’ range this year. What do YOU think?
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
?
UZR/150 has him at +3.1 which isn’t far from his career of +7.6.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Aug 14, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
That's 4.5 UZRs!!!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
OH JESUS CHRIST LENSCRAFTERS WHATEVER SOMETIMES YOU JUST HAVE TO UNDERSTAND THAT THE STATS AREN'T RIGHT ALWAYS
Pam liked my old sig better.
Don't know.
For what it’s worth, both UZR and Dewan +/- agree that he fell off a cliff in 2009. Now, granted, that cliff falling is from “awesome” to “solidly above average”, but still.
The two stats agree pretty perfectly—I’m kind of inclined to believe that he’s gotten worse with age. Not a shocking premise, exactly.
Wouldn't last year be explained by playing through/recovering from injury?
Seems to me he’s been better this year than last (when I would agree he was well down from before), but that this year he’s been very good.
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
Injury, getting into his 30s, perhaps losing a step due to both of those previous issues
Pam liked my old sig better.
Yeah, FWIW I don't dispute that age is taking / will take its toll
I do think he’s had a real rebound from last year, coming back beyond just “solid” to “really good” — but that doesn’t mean I expect him to be terrific going forward.
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
First pitch swining
Spending time with my nephew and the AN Crew on July 10th...PRICELESS!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:05 PM PDT reply actions
FYI, UZR gives Ellis lots of credit for that play
I dunno why you constantly try to make passive swipes at people like that, Nico. It’s really fucking annoying.
Pam liked my old sig better.
I would have to agree with this.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Aug 14, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought he was just being funny.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
I read it as Nico not agreeing with a stat that suggests Ellis is anything but exceptional at 2B.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Bing bing bing!
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
can you please explain the joke because i don't get it
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
Oh, for fuck's sake!
When I read Nico’s post, I thought to myself, “Just wait. Some idiot is going to come along and claim that’s a personal attack.” But I hit cancel and didn’t post it because I didn’t want to perpetuate that stupid idea.
What’s next? If I say, “People should stop being stupid assholes,” are you going to step forward and say I should stop making personal attacks against [so-and-so] because you think “stupid asshole” refers to him?
It’s not a personal attack to make a joke about how Ellis makes good defensive plays in spite of a bad UZR rating.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
There you go again.
No, you’re not an idiot. I think it’s idiotic to call Nico’s post a personal attack. That has nothing to do with you.
Then you come up and claim I’m talking about you and call it a personal attack. This is exactly what I’m talking about.
People need to stop having fucking chips on their shoulder and turn everything into a personal attack when it’s not.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I never said it was a personal attack. I said it was a passive swipe, which it was.
If you can’t see that, then I’m sorry, but this is a conversation that took place what, a day or two ago? This shit happens all the time, but it’s always a free pass if it’s not a stat person.
Pam liked my old sig better.
Well, if there was a conversation that this
directly alludes to then I must have missed it.
All I see is people calling it a personal attack any time someone disagrees with them about baseball.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
passive. PASSIVE attack.
The entire point was to take a swipe at the conversation that took place the other day without actually calling out anybody who was in said conversation.
Pam liked my old sig better.
I guess I read the "at people" as "personal".
So, can we bro-hug and forget all about it?
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Bullshit
You reply to mikev and tell a story about how “some idiot” is going to say something about Nico’s comment.
Mikev did exactly what you expected said idiot to do.
Not real difficult to see why he might think you’re calling him an idiot.
The monster at the end of this blog.
OK, I will concede
Mike exhibited behavior that I pre-conceived as idiotic. I didn’t think he would be the one, though. And I still don’t think he’s an idiot, in spite of him making a comment I disagree with.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
It's a joke to you and it's offensive to mikev.
Why is either wrong or right? Why does mikev’s perception of it being offensive make him a idiot, while your perception is righteous?
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Aug 14, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Again, I didn't call Mike an idiot.
Also, Mike didn’t say it is offensive. Mike said it is a “personal swipe”. How can it be a personal swipe if there isn’t even a person involved? Who is it a swipe against? Mitchel Lichtman? Anyone who has ever quoted UZR? This just makes no sense.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
if mikev was offended, it was offensive to mike
but a joke is a joke, and i still don’t understand how the comment qualifies as a joke. obviously it’s not a funny joke, at all, but i fail to see how it was even an attempt at a joke.
where did the general keep his armies?
in his sleevies
see, this may be a bad joke, but it is a joke. i’ll explain: sleevies = sleeves, which makes armies = arms. okay, now someone explain nico’s joke please.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
I've got to agree with mike here.
I didn’t take offense to it, but I could see how someone definitely could. AN’s been on edge recently, and calling someone a FIP buster or a UZR killer doesn’t help.
It's always on edge. That's why I carry my knife with me.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Or saying something like "UZR can kiss my ass"....
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Aug 14, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it okay to call sirbed a dirty fipper?
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
What doesn't help is treating things like personal attacks
when they’re not.
If I say I hate cake, is that a personal attack on Gigglingone? Where does this end?
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
HE NEVER SAID IT WAS A PERSONAL ATTACK
he said “passive swipes at people”… YOU are the one who has used the term “personal attack” like eight fucking times. jesus.
if you mocked people who bake cakes, that would not be a personal attack, but it would be a passive swipe at people who like to bake, a group which may or may not include gigglingone.
you know what i hate? all of nico’s little bitches on this site. i am not talking about anyone in particular of course.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
But FIPbuster isn't a knock at ANYONE, even POTENTIALLY!
He has “beaten” FIP so far this year. Fact, right? I actually meant it as an endearment/nickname, but how anyone could construe that as a swipe at anyone is truly beyond me.
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
No, it's not a knock at anyone in particular.
But the “stat” community here (god, I hate that false dichotomy) has recently felt like they’ve had to defend themselves against a lot of attacks on themselves and their way of enjoying baseball (like that calculator periodic table remark). Not saying you’re part of that or anything, but it could seem that way.
Fine... it's beyond you
Why not just trust danmercury when he tells you its a problem and avoid repeating the act?
The act of communication isn’t just about what you’re saying, its about what other people are hearing. If you think you’re saying A-B-C and your audience is telling you they’re hearing your message as X-Y-Z then blaming the audience doesn’t produce the result you’re intending. If the message is truly important… change how you’re saying it to get the response you want!
And if what you’re saying isn’t important than just be quiet.
The monster at the end of this blog.
by grover on Aug 14, 2010 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
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"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Aug 14, 2010 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, I'm not saying I won't try to avoid repeating the act
I’m just utterly floored by people’s reactions. It sounds like the only way to avoid people hearing X-Y-Z is literally not to mention any metrics again and that’s what I’ll do. I will not refer to metrics any more on AN. Wow.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
It's not about that, though.
And it’s not about the fact that Cahill is outperforming FIP. It’s that a lot of people recently have used Cahill as the foundation for an argument that advanced statistics are bad and wrong. Many of these arguments have come with nasty ad hominem attacks and unnecessary jabs. Frankly, it’s getting annoying and infuriating. I’m not saying your game thread text was in that group—just that it could be misconstrued and lumped in with the rest.
Is that fair? Not really. But oh well.
Well, FWIW, I meant it more like
“Who ya gonna call….FIP-BUSTERS!!!”
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
omg nico will no longer mention metrics, whatever will we do
this just set back sabrmetrics by 20 years.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
I'm calling it - Cust walks and Carter homers.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
ha, are you kidding?
Carter won’t see a fastball to hit for a week, or even three.
I was not an advocate of bringing this kid up. My fears were justified.
It’s obvious he’ll never see a fastball until he starts hitting the off-speed the other way.
Blez: Most folks seem to believe that the big flaw with the 2010 Oakland A's will be the lack of any power.
Beane: They believe it because it's true.
by One won lost won on Aug 14, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
ya I mean it's worked soo well for everyone else
by Chico_Athletic on Aug 14, 2010 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Tralala
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
GOD DAMMIT.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
What. The. Hell. Was. That. Jack.
What were you swinging at?
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
He's been listening to Trainman!
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Aug 14, 2010 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Chris! ah-ah!
He’ll save every one of us!
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
What's June?
The calendar goes right from May to July, right? Right?
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Carter needs better protection then Cust
C'mon Beane! Close off the bottom deck and reopen the top!
everyone in this lineup "needs better protection" than whoever is batting before them
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05
...
This
Team
Sucks
I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!
twins announcer; "carter takes it......deep to center"
what part about that hit was deep?
C'mon Beane! Close off the bottom deck and reopen the top!
Maybe it’s the ballpark or the camera angle.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 14, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Our hitting strategy or lack of good hitters?
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 14, 2010 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Both
Out hitting strategy turns them into bad hitters.
They all do well when they leave to varying degrees.
Ah because they are all suck
That’s a pretty good indication. It’s gone on for years now.
They let a lot of good pitches go by in case you have not noticed.
Fuck you, future of oakland A's offense.
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
The guy does not want to K again
Don’t blame him for that.
Yeah, because strikeouts result in more than one out.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 14, 2010 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Bail, bail, bail!
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Oh, no, Chris.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 14, 2010 6:11 PM PDT reply actions
CARTER DAMMIT.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
Opinion of Carter's defense?
Does a better defensive LF keep that to a single?
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
No. Crawford catches that.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Maybe only people with speed like Crisp and Davis.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 14, 2010 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
A better defensive LF would have caught that.
But by “better”, I mean it would have taken a very very good LFer.
Wasn't it a double regardless?
Spending time with my nephew and the AN Crew on July 10th...PRICELESS!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:12 PM PDT reply actions
He didnt look half bad trying though
C'mon Beane! Close off the bottom deck and reopen the top!
Remember like 2 weeks ago when we totally sucked and we NEEDED Carter up.
Pam liked my old sig better.
hi michael.
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 Aug 14, 2010 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
no NEED
The Athletics had plenty of players available to generate an “Ofer” game at the plate.
Blez: Most folks seem to believe that the big flaw with the 2010 Oakland A's will be the lack of any power.
Beane: They believe it because it's true.
by One won lost won on Aug 14, 2010 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Looked like it could have been a double either way.
Hell, he was only a few inches from catching it mid-dive.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
Come on A's. AN needs a win in a big way.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
Get thrown out, Bob. He was out.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I thought we proved earlier you don't actually have to TAG the guy for him to be out?
You should just be out for stupid base running mistakes. That’s the new rule.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
He was fucking out, he never touched the plate.
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
Kouz should have stuck with the play
Spending time with my nephew and the AN Crew on July 10th...PRICELESS!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:15 PM PDT reply actions
Well fuck.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
Nope.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
No. It would have been nice.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
I don’t think so.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 14, 2010 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry, Trevor.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Is it just me or did Carter misplay the shit out of that.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
Hardest balls to judge are those hit right at you.
He’s new to this LF stuff. He’s always going to struggle with those plays where you have to go straight back.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Huh?
Spending time with my nephew and the AN Crew on July 10th...PRICELESS!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Pre-season NFL?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Longest single ever - non-Bengie Molina category
I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!
On second though, the replay kind of showed that he probably couldn't have gotten to it.
He played it pretty well considering the hop it could have taken off the wall.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
just wanted to say...
Cahill has tied Nolan Ryan’s record of consecutive starts 5+ innings, 6 or fewer hits
Kerwin Danley is a horrible umpire. So is C.B. Bucknor.
If Kouzmanoff stays on Span at third, this is a 1-0 game.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 14, 2010 6:20 PM PDT reply actions
He might have missed the tag. All Kouzmanoff had to do was stay with him and he’s out.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 14, 2010 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
It should be pointed out that our Team ERA was 2.78 since AS break
and we are about to be 14-12.
This ERA leads all of baseball but someone forgot to tell the hitters that they are playing for a ML team.
Fraudulent fucks that most of them are. Carter excluded.
Huh, Mauer has a left handed golf swing too.
sirbed would find that interesting…
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Where is that dirty fipper anyway?
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
Did he finally sleep?
His schedule is all out of whack.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I hope so.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
He's dead, the raccoons returned.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
This ball park sucks.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Nah, it plays like shit, therefore, it is shit.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
This team sucks ugh.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
Tomorrow is a day game so we’ll be .500 heading home.
The Ultimate Opportunist
by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 14, 2010 6:24 PM PDT reply actions
How the fuck are we hovering around .500 with this pitching staff?!
Absolutely ridiculous.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
It's more frustrating,
but I’d much prefer this than a .500-caliber pitching staff and a .500-caliber offense. At least we’ve got one elite strength.
I would, except hitters are very, very hard to acquire.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
That's the only reason we're hovering around .500
A worse pitching staff and this is probably a 65 win team.
Pam liked my old sig better.
In the sense that we're wasting their efforts day in, day out.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Barton is the last batter?
Is this fucking dude really 2 over the minimum????
Pam liked my old sig better.
c'mon barton, at least make the 9th interesting
C'mon Beane! Close off the bottom deck and reopen the top!
Fuck this team.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
our team sucks
bye-bye
I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!
What's this, the 4th year of being a crap, boring team?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Yes, this is the 4th year of suck.
Though I would argue some recent years have been less boring than 2006, in spite of the better record then.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
I still love Chris Carter.
There are more things in heaven and earth, Horatio, Than are dreamt of in your philosophy.
Carter hasn't got a hit yet because he knows when he does it will break MLB.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
I had to check the user name.
That read like a Kyli post.
Though I suppose it adds evidence to my working theory that all women are crazy.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Oh, you are sooo going down in the America/England debate.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
If you hate somebody that means you've had to love them at some point....
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Nope.
I hate a lot of things that I have always hated. The Yankees, the Giants, the Angels, John Lackey, Ricardo Rincon, the Red Sox…
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
But not me. Fine. I have no opinion towards you.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Hmmm. Interesting.
I dislike all those things – but I don’t have as strong a feeling as ‘hate’ towards them. That’s cos I never loved them.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I'm like the opposite of a Care Bear.
I’m filled with dark clouds and rage and scary bugs.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Is this you, by any chance?
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 Aug 14, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
So you're saying she's fat?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
OH SHIT WHERE DID YOU GET THAT PICTURE.
LIES, I TELL YOU. YOU NEVER SAW ME.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
It's not hard to search "OOGIE BOOGIE" on Facebook
in the location of East Bay, California.
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 Aug 14, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Technology - 2
Kyli – 0
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 Aug 14, 2010 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Story of my life.
Right now the score is also Toaster 526, Kyli 0.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
At least you're not me.
Screwdriver – 728, Cheese – -2
How many times I’ve hurt myself…
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 Aug 14, 2010 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Can you trust him though?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
And surely your first question would be:
Is she hot?
Otherwise, Dan, we have issues.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Let me know what the answer is.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Probably 'horrified shudder' given the hat I was wearing.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
You seem like you'd be a cute person.
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 Aug 14, 2010 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
No that's me.
Wanna bet?
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 Aug 14, 2010 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Self depreciating too.
You’ll have all the boys of AN after you if you keep that up.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
You realise average means nothing, right?
Right?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Hey everyone's got one already.
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 Aug 14, 2010 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Everybody's got one what?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
An ANlover.
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 Aug 14, 2010 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
They have?
I don’t recall ever being assigned one.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I don't know you seem to have people with your
silly british accent.
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 Aug 14, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm. News 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."
Doesn't mean only women, sir.
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 Aug 14, 2010 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
You have everyone.
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 Aug 14, 2010 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
another good point.
I still should have kept the baseball. Or at least made her chase me to the men’s room with it.
I'm here to talk about the past.
More importantly, who do I have?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I don't have anyone because I'm the youngest
person here, you assbag.
And there’s no one my age except for captain horny pants.
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 Aug 14, 2010 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Who do you think?
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 14, 2010 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Was it made out of your last boyfriend's skin?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
My last boyfriend was a Giants fan. Like I'd keep his skin.
However, if you do ever need directions to a Bottomless Pit of Doom, I totally know where one is now.
Hiding bodies is fun.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Did you know that BEFORE you said yes?
If you answer incorrectly you’re likely to be banned.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
You've skillfully evaded the question.
You wouldn’t really get banned – we’ve actively tried to encourage Cheese’s sister to change sides, so we’re not all bad.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
No you are all bad.
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 Aug 14, 2010 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know if you can consider supporting the Giants as a bad habit...
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
It's simple really.
She thought she could change him. Failing that, she skinned him and fed it to the raccoon.
I'm here to talk about the past.
Sounds reasonable.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
You're smitten.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I thought she reminded me of Shoes.
But I’m not getting a distinct Jennifer vibe about Kyli.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I can only aspire to be as awesome as Jennifer.
Also, to have her basement.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I think Huston Street is still locked up there.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
*now
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I knew what you meant.
And that being the case, her stock just rose.
I'm here to talk about the past.
That's not the only thing that rose.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Actually Oldham, I'm getting
a Kyli vibe from Kyli.
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 Aug 14, 2010 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty much.
I’ve been here long enough I should be allowed to be my own vibe. XD
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I don't support the Giants, I just end up spending excessive time with Giants fans.
It’s not on purpose.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Stop answering their calls. Problem solved.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
You're just working that out?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Hurrah! It's important information.
Tell him if he lies………you’ll do something mean to him.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I guess.........some guys find that attractive.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
For real, anybody that thinks this offense realistically has any sort of chance to help compete in 2010 is dead wrong.
Pam liked my old sig better.
Exactly
and no FA’s want to come here so it looks like 2011 will be more of the same. We are going to have to dump Kouz but it has to be for an actual upgrade. Trading starting pitching away seems to be our only real bargaining chip.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
My 'give up' moment was when Geren gave up the final game in Arlington
Last of the Ninth - Photography
how about when he pinch-hit a Matt 'son
for Cust in the 9th against the Angels before the ASB?? That could have easily been a sweep.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I gave up several weeks ago
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Our hitters suck
but the approach has to be questioned. We have to maximize our opportunities when they present themselves, work the counts and do some hit and running if we don’t want to bunt.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:27 PM PDT reply actions
Ugh.
I’m gonna go exercise now. See you guys in the CT thread in an hour or 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
No knock at all on my cohort, but...
If Carter is in fact on his way to Seattle, did the A’s just get better? We really don’t know. Did the A’s just get a lot more interesting? Oh yeah.
Yeah, well we have the answer to the first question (SSS). Wake me when the second one happens.
I'm here to talk about the past.
I've seen enough of Carter
I didn’t think he was ready because he was still striking out too much in AAA, but the LOUD voices here at AN drowned out anyone who objected to the idea. I kinda gave in…next time I hold my ground. He’s not ready. He should be sent down til after the AAA playoffs, bring up Travis Buck. The A’s are wasting great pitching on a kindergarten project.
Also - enough with Trevor Cahill and luck. I was thinking about this earlier today. One of the reasons Cahill is “lucky” is because his game plans have been working. The moment that “luck” runs out, the game plan shifts. As today showed, he can strike people out, but if he does, he’s likely to go fewer innings. So right now what he’s doing is working, and we don’t have to talk about luck or not-luck. He’s a Cy Young candidate, period.
Travis Buck sucks BTW
He has had enough chances here.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Buck is pounding the ball in AAA
He won’t be with the team next year.
But it’s time to try to win some fucking games, and if Buck is hitting the ball well.
I hear ya
He always pounds the ball in the minors. He just doesn’t in the majors.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's..
made a guy who has only a handful of games in the majors look like a cy young candidate. WHAT A FREAKIN CROCK OF A JOKE OF A BASEBALL TEAM!
Cahill has won 22 games in the majors, Duensing has STARTED 13... sad sad sad.
by Rory_Richter on Aug 14, 2010 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah..
And the sky is blue. and the sun is hot. This isn’t a random fact thing.. Thanks though..
by Rory_Richter on Aug 14, 2010 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
...okay.
My point is that a young guy can still be really good. Duensing’s got a career ERA at 3.00, for chrissakes, and he’s even better this year than he was last year.
I remember when K-Rod came up and helped the Angels win the WS
by DOMINATING everyone. Being young and not having many appearances is so irrelevant.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe..
but when it happens over and over and OVER again.. something is wrong!
by Rory_Richter on Aug 14, 2010 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
The offense sucks which is what you are trying to say
and on one would debate that topic. Your argument holds up with several crappy pitchers that we have faced but not this one.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
*no one
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope Tolleson starts for Kouz tomorrow.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
You dirty bitch.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
a dirty bitch?
I just did.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
GAME RECAP IS UP
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I love Coco.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
I love cocoa.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Too bad you only have tea in england. And beer.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
You talk about my home like it's a third world country again and I'll cut you.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I saw you on last night's Sponsor a Citizen commercial.
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 Aug 14, 2010 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm going to call for an AN tailgate when I come over, murder you and take your place.
Just for that comment.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
I lie. Not JUST for that.
But y’know if I can’t get married in the 10 days I’m in the country that’s a solid backup plan.
Your apartment in SD is paid for, right?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Do you have street lights?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
They do but they are gas lamps.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
I'll have you know that those
spots you see on the BBC aren’t bullshit. We have guns over here pal.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I figure if I avoid Detroit, rednecks and down town Oakland I'll be fine.
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
You mean avoid inner cities and the suburbs?
It might work. And the South and Midwest. That’s were the truly insane mo fo’s reside.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
You shoot people in the suburbs?
Man, is nowhere safe?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
What's that smell coming from under the floor boards?
"You see, in this world there's two kinds of people, my friend: Those with loaded guns and those who dig. You dig."
Okay, they're showing All A's with this golf tournament thing...
and there’s this woman there in a yellow dress that looks like Kara.
If that’s Kara, I think I’ve found Jaymee Sire 2010.
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
Car-uh
She is quite nice.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 14, 2010 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
She's Asian and she likes the A's.
♥
Wuertz was scratched from a minor league game on Wednesday, but bounced back quickly on Thursday, throwing mostly fastballs and sliders, although he did mix in three sliders. -Rotoworld
by ElQuesoCapitan on Aug 14, 2010 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
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