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Open Thread: Game 124 - A's @ Cleveland (cont'd)


Thanks to a homerun with a man on by Jeff Larish- his first in an A's uniform- the A's lead Cleveland 2-0 as we head to the 5th. And Gio is doing ok so far.

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roomy.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Lynnzy!

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

hullo!

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sultry-y

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like you more now.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good

I was afraid you might want to throw me from a train…

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe a window.

defenestrate you.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please join us, Don.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Do a Daric -- just dive right in

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 24, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

{blush}

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 24, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

{blush}

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 24, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

jinx!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 24, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

should I be there tomorrow, then?

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Where, Bloomy?

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 24, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

work.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Comnig to work. For a salary. And to get you drunk.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

hmmm. well, how do you plan on owning a sports bar if you won't become a daily drinker?

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I will make him a fantastic sign

“FREE BEER TOMORROW”

Spending time with my nephew and the AN Crew on July 10th...PRICELESS!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

That will be good.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beer is good

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Is Beer Good?"

My new book.

Spending time with my nephew and the AN Crew on July 10th...PRICELESS!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't like the evil one.

The good one offers me things though, so I like him.

"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 Aug 24, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I do.

He says the things we would all like to say sometimes.

by lynnzgal on Aug 24, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

fucking a.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Twins up 2-0 on Texas after the top of the 1st

Frank Cohen
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by FrankCohen on Aug 24, 2010 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Roasty

103 outside, but a nice brisk 70 inside.

The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 24, 2010 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

This is one of those rare days

when I wouldn’t mind air conditioning.

by lynnzgal on Aug 24, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Coco!!

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

So Crisp is clearly our best position player.

"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 Aug 24, 2010 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

BOOBIES AND BEER AND JÄGERMEISTER AND STUFF

Yay Coco

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Can I come over?

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

is this the place that was 70? i'll drive,

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's like a hundred and farking four outside, and about 85 inside

Days like this make me dream of burning this house down and replacing it with one that has insulation.

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

do it 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.

by attijah on Aug 24, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Coco!!!!

Dude is making up for lost time!

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

So, um, how's it going?

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Good.

I finally saw a doctor today. I don’t have diabetes.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

yay!

Wait, what are you, me? Aren’t you like 18 and in decent shape?

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I drink too much soda.

I had some symptoms of type 1 diabetes (also known as juvenile diabetes) and my dad and his dad have diabetes.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

it is? even diet soda?

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

hmph.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know.

I still love my Diet Coke.

by lynnzgal on Aug 24, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah

Cut out the soda, and drink beer.

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am drinking Dr Pepper right now.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Satan worshipper.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Quit drinking so much soda.

Just because you don’t have it now doesn’t mean you won’t develop it.

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

by pam5981 on Aug 24, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

meh...

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay!

So…um…what’s the prob? Or is that too nosy?

by lynnzgal on Aug 24, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

There is no problem.

They pricked my finger, checked my urine and the doctor gave me a lecture about what kind of diet I should have.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

so glad to hear it!

...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.

by attijah on Aug 24, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Much love for Crisp in Cleveland I see

They’ve forgotten all about Lebron!

The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 24, 2010 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

he's ours and they can't have him

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

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

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's so sauvy.

...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.

by attijah on Aug 24, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

We signed LeBron?

Where are we going to play him?

"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 Aug 24, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am thinking right field.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

home run! Co Co!

new thread mojo

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 24, 2010 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Hurrah. Japan won. Blah blah blah.

Get off my tv!

"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 Aug 24, 2010 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

whens the last time our A's have had a 2 hr game?

C'mon Beane! Close off the bottom deck and reopen the top!

by proevn on Aug 24, 2010 5:20 PM PDT reply actions  

The last time we played the Indians, probably.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

against the Angels?

"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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

i do enjoy a “fair or foul” call. especially when it’s fair.

really don't care if i ever get back.

by AV on Aug 24, 2010 5:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Daric is being eaten alive

"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 Aug 24, 2010 5:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Zombies?

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

[loads shotgun]

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

don't forget the double tap

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

rule #7?

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

#2
  1. is travel light

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

umm
  1. is travel light

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Close. Midgies.

"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 Aug 24, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Moskweetos?

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Daric 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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow. How is it possible we're still winning this game?

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

by pam5981 on Aug 24, 2010 5:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Great pitching

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

yay Gio

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

by pam5981 on Aug 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude, don't you know our pitching is average?

It only looks good because our defense is awesome and we play in the Coliseum.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, no, no.

Trevor Cahill is the average one.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

LARISH!

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes

by Future Ed on Aug 24, 2010 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do I like him now?

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

by pam5981 on Aug 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

you should. He's good.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok

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

by pam5981 on Aug 24, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

When he's batting

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok

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

by pam5981 on Aug 24, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's playing instead of Kouz

"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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok

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

by pam5981 on Aug 24, 2010 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

la

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

si

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

doh

...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.

by attijah on Aug 24, 2010 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

don't start that shit again.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kouz has been terrible lately

"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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok

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

by pam5981 on Aug 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

okay

"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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wish our middle of the order was as good as our

top of the lineup

Frank Cohen
TeamTICKERmlb.com
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by FrankCohen on Aug 24, 2010 5:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Or the bottom of the lineup, actually. For basically the entire season, it's appeared that our top and bottom are both a lot better than the heart.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

"running on the play"

Barton?

"The ego, the super-ego, and the Ed" - dannycakes

by Future Ed on Aug 24, 2010 5:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Base hit please.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

So has anyone seen sirbed yet?

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

I think he's still boycotting

"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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

when/why did he decide to boycott?

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

by pam5981 on Aug 24, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

he got mad at me.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

WHAT'D YOU DO?!

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

by pam5981 on Aug 24, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Apparently, I can dish it out and not take it.

That’s what he said, anyhow.

I don’t really care. I just want sirbed back.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

got frustrated for some reason

Said he was taking an AN break. Oh yeah, Bloom got to him.

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

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

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought he got in like a car accident or something.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

well, he had a nasty ear infection

but he had related ailments too

"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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok creeper

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

by pam5981 on Aug 24, 2010 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

?

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

nope

but I emailed him

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I did too,

Did he actually answer yours?

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

not yet

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

He'll come around.

Sometimes you just need some time to put things in perspective.

by lynnzgal on Aug 24, 2010 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thats what I think too

he really wasn’t feeling well still

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

yup

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

He really makes these threads fun, but I understand needing a break.

...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.

by attijah on Aug 24, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

You've just offended the rest of AN.

"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 Aug 24, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm an instigator.

...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.

by attijah on Aug 24, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

apparently, I am as well.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

meanie

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

growl.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's a good thing I'm friends with squirrels.

...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.

by attijah on Aug 24, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

srsly.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

sad panda.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know.

You guys will get past it. We’re just your basic dysfunctional family, but we love each other.

by lynnzgal on Aug 24, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Silly midges, Joba the Hutt isn't at this game

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Someone drop a bug bomb on the Jake

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:32 PM PDT reply actions  

here

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

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

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Larish doesn't seem too bad out there

"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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Did you see him in the 2nd inning

Brutal

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by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh oops

I mean, fark your defense Larish

"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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess you didn't see his errors earlier.

"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 Aug 24, 2010 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

throwing or fielding?

"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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fielding error then instead of just eating it he threw it into the stands.

"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 Aug 24, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

good times

"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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

is this one of the biblical plagues?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Aug 24, 2010 5:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Depends on whom you ask

Exodus has locusts, plague, boils, blood, hail, frogs, death of the firstborn. That kind of thing.

The standard Reform seder, however lists bad breath, fallen arches, sunburn, midges, paper cuts, and really bad gas.

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shelley?

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

peace out

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

by pam5981 on Aug 24, 2010 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

later waffles

"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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

leaving us already?

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

CheekyMonkey

errr…ChickenStanley….how the hell are ya?

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

last night I was drunk off my ass

today, just peachy

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

prooly going home, I'd wager...

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do I stink?

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lateronski

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Forgive me for being late

I’ve been at Tap…Tap Plastics. The fantastic plastic place.

Hi peeps

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Really?

Was it wondrous?!

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I went looking for a plastic version of Jenna Jameson

but I left with some fantastic containers to store my lunch.

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

yay! is there anything those people at Tap Plastics CAN'T do?

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

I bet they could throw a no-hitter

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice hook

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

LOB-bbbbzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

"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!!!!!

by cuppingmaster on Aug 24, 2010 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Hahahahaha!

That curve is absolutely sick.

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, that was a Zitoesque curve.

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

by lenscrafters on Aug 24, 2010 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Gio has become my favorite pitcher to watch

Sure he’s not quite there but his arsenal makes you dream of what he could become!!

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

He's pretty much a number 2 starter right now.

Are you dreaming he could become an ace?

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

by lenscrafters on Aug 24, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tres Aces!

Cahill, Gio & Brett

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

not could

will!

Zooey Deschanel!

Cluck 'em all and let the Chick sort 'em out - DMOAS

You're worried that you'll come off as nerdy as frack? On AN? That’s like being ashamed of your alcohol use at a meth convention. - danmerqury

by ChickenStanley on Aug 24, 2010 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

fuck an A!

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Will become.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Indeed he will

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gio!

ojos locos!!!

"Feel so bad, feel like a ballgame on a rainy day"-Lightnin' Hopkins

by justANotherAsFan on Aug 24, 2010 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Matt Carson is still on this team?

Was he called up to replace Buck or something? Did we ditch Buck?

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

You guessed it

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Buck was ditched so that Gabe Gross can build his free agency value.

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

by lenscrafters on Aug 24, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well that was nice of us.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Behave, folks. See you at the thread-change.

Bloomie, if you could do the CT thingy that would be aces.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 24, 2010 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I will if I don't melt.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey Bloom

Did you find a new job?

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

nope.

Still trying to mooch one off of Don. He was resistant to letting me live with him, though, so I doubt he’s falling for it.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

You discriminate against people who can't stay up late

I’m filing a grievANce.

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

So, back to normal for Gabriel.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's keep that 1.000 OBP for the day going strong, Rajai.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Now I've seen everything

"I've made a huge little mistake." - G.O.B.

by Joey C. on Aug 24, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks for following my advice, Rajai.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

so I wasn't paying attention to the game (at work) and I come back and see we hit 2 HR's

Are you kidding me?

And can Kouz be the designated fielder for Larish? I think that would work pretty nicely.

by Billy Frijoles on Aug 24, 2010 5:43 PM PDT reply actions  

I was just thinking, could we actually teach our hitters to bunt so well that it would make sense to DH Larish for Kouz?

Of course, that’s ridiculous. But it would be nice.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

How much does Larish make?

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know, but you're supposed to tip the clubhouse workers pretty well

He could probably live off a tip from Chavez alone.

"I've made a huge little mistake." - G.O.B.

by Joey C. on Aug 24, 2010 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

You said Chavez and live in the same sentence

thereby rendering your statement useless :-)

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Need to find a spot for this cat

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

The same way Rajai would if he played every day.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah, Pierre gets on base way more than Rajai (.348 career OBP to .326)

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

by lenscrafters on Aug 24, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

This season, Rajai steals a base every 11.08 PAs. Pierre steals one every 11.4 PAs.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's not the point of the figure.

It’s just a fact. Given equal playing time, Rajai would steal more bases, based on their performances this season.

Obviously, he would steal even more if he got on base more.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Meaning...?

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

by lenscrafters on Aug 24, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Meaning he's a better base stealer than Pierre.

Not only does he steal more bases given equal playing time, he does it without getting on base as often.

If someone could teach him to draw a walk, he would be fearsome.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

and if my Aunt had balls ...

At this point in Davis’ career, he’s not about to start learning to take walks.

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I refuse to accept this.

I believe that Rickey Henderson could teach anyone how to be a better hitter.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also, I wouldn't have thought Jack Cust circa 2009 could learn to be Jack Cust circa 2010.

But he did.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

He didn't "learn" to increase his BABIP 60 points above what it's expected to be

Cust is pretty much the exact same hitter he was last year but with a metric ton of luck.

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

by lenscrafters on Aug 24, 2010 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

He is not a great player

but I remember a couple of weeks where he was a major contributor towards wins because he wreaked havoc on the bases. Of course later he botched bunts, hit like shit and got thrown out doing stupid things.

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Without checking on Cots

I’d bet that the difference in Pierre’s salary isn’t worth the 1 extra time on base per 50 PAs.

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Of course not. I sure as hell don't want him on the team.

Then again, I don’t really want Rajai on the team either.

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

by lenscrafters on Aug 24, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fair enough

My reaction to Pierre isn’t so much that he’s a terrible player, it’s just that he’s annoyingly overrated.

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

And he looks like a goober.

Him and B.J. Upton both.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

pinch runner?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones."
-BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Aug 24, 2010 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

He actually has a career .348 OBP, which isn actually pretty good.

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

by lenscrafters on Aug 24, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

which is*

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

by lenscrafters on Aug 24, 2010 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Muy interesante

"I've made a huge little mistake." - G.O.B.

by Joey C. on Aug 24, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

A's radio broadcast behind Gameday

How is that happening?????

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 24, 2010 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

like about two pitches

Larish strikes out

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 24, 2010 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

This looks like an episode of A's Baseball

Where guys like Coco Crisp and Rajai Davis find their way on base more often.

The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 24, 2010 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Tweet.
OaklandAs
  
Rajai Davis steals his 103rd base as an #Athletic, tying Stan Javier for ninth most in Oakland history…Mitchell Page is 8th with 104.
1 minute ago via web

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Stan Javier, huh?

How ’bout that.

Reliever Craig Breslow, the Yale graduate dubbed "the smartest man in baseball," said he doesn't have any theories. "Statistical variance?" he suggested. "I don't know at what point you attach statistical significance."

by StJosephBurningTheOakTreesToTheGround on Aug 24, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow!

So, who is he chasing now, SM?

by lynnzgal on Aug 24, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Page.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

TVs in the dugout, windows looking into suites

Progressive (Jacobs) Field was Cowboys Stadium before it was Cowboys Stadium

The FairWeather Channel - Sports Comics and Bandwagon Forecast

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 24, 2010 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Beautiful stadium in person

I love it!

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is probably it for Carmona.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

I also like when you tune in and see that we're winning

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like it when we're winning.

"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 Aug 24, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kind of hurts tonight because I had a business trip

scheduled in Cleveland this week and cancelled before realizing the A’s were playing there. Makes me very sad.

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by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

siddown, bitch

I can't see, now I have to pee, and I can't count to three, but I can count to JÄGERMEISTER!

by doctorK on Aug 24, 2010 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

yay! KK just used “fewer” instead of “less.” twice!

really don't care if i ever get back.

by AV on Aug 24, 2010 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

three times. now he’s rubbing it in my face.

really don't care if i ever get back.

by AV on Aug 24, 2010 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

[looks around for monkeyball...]

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2010 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I see what you did there.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

not i. both over my head.

really don't care if i ever get back.

by AV on Aug 24, 2010 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

What a curve!

Spending time with my nephew and the AN Crew on July 10th...PRICELESS!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Gio looks great tonight...

Spending time with my nephew and the AN Crew on July 10th...PRICELESS!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:53 PM PDT reply actions  

F-in' A, Cotton

"I've made a huge little mistake." - G.O.B.

by Joey C. on Aug 24, 2010 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

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

by lenscrafters on Aug 24, 2010 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude!

This is one of my favorite things to say on a daily basis but nobody knows what the hell I’m talking about.

Spending time with my nephew and the AN Crew on July 10th...PRICELESS!

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 24, 2010 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jason Bateman is the man

"I've made a huge little mistake." - G.O.B.

by Joey C. on Aug 24, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would.

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

by Leopold Bloom on Aug 24, 2010 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gonzalez is at 92 pitches.

Carmona is at 107 pitches.

"You're all like big fat failure turtles." - Edge

by Rated-R Superstar on Aug 24, 2010 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

NEW THREAD

HERE

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Aug 24, 2010 5:55 PM PDT reply actions  

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