Game Thread: Athletics @ Angels Game 159
by dwishinsky on Sep 25, 2011 12:15 PM PDT
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Bob Melvin and the A's continue to insist on playing their starters (Sogard and Powell being exceptions) and do so again today (lineups below) as Rich Harden faces Joel Pineiro at Angels Stadium. The A's hope to win a series against their rivals in what could be Harden's final start as a member of the club. It seems there is mutual interest in bringing him back in 2012 but you never know. Harden's strikeout numbers have been very impressive, (10.1 K/9) but his gaudy HR/9 of 1.8 really has hurt him. Overall on the year he has a 5.17 ERA, which hopefully ought to keep him relatively cheap if the A's hope to resign him - his 3.66 xFIP is far more indicative of how he has pitched, as I don't think most A's fans would feel he has been 5.17 ERA territory bad this year.
Big news today is the Willingham extension news, OaklandSi has a good write-up here. My big wonder is if there is actually an imminent decision to be made given the moves in the front office in San Francisco, the new CBA coming up, etc. I really will not get too worked up over anything until that happens and I am not really anticipating anything happening either, we all have been down this road so many times. I don't think Willingham is a necessary sign either, I have gone back and forth on whether or not the A's ought to re-sign him and I admittedly lean towards re-signing him but I want it to only be for two years ideally, not the three that keeps being bandied about. We shall see.
For today we just need to beat the San Clemente Angels of Santa Ana. The lineups:
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Fuck the Slegna.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Sep 25, 2011 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
clap clap clapclapclap
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions
hey kyli
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I always feel surprised that Pineiro is still in baseball.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
excellent, Piniero is pitching
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heh
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
hey danbot
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Do not repeat your last start Rich
We need to beat these assholes
LOL
burn it
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
close.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
agrd.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
hi pamelama
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
parley?
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions
lets go oakland!!!!
Jack Cust: Nothing but true results…. career .813 OPS
by Athletics fan and runner on Sep 25, 2011 12:46 PM PDT reply actions
ec
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey buddy
Made it to the front page of Men’s Health yet?
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
not quite yet,
But I did just lift. Arms and chest.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
IT IS ONE RUN THAT REPRESENTS OUR FRANCHISE'S FUTURE.
SOB.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I just hate losing to these guys
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions
today I saw an American guy wearing an A's hat...
…in Accra, Ghana. I decided not to bother him since he was in a cafe working on his laptop, but hey!
dude, you should have
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
you guys could have formed the Ghanian affiliate of AN
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions
if only there was a way to unbreak your heart...
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
ONLY GRANT GREEN HAS THE POWER.
OR BRAD PITT, APPARENTLY.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
or Toni Braxton.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions
UNDOOOO THIS HUUURT YOU CAUUUSED WHEN YOU WAAAALKED OUT THE DOOR AND WALKED OUUUUT OF MY LIIIFEEEEE.... JOSH WILLINGHAAAAAAAAAM.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I will miss the pig.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
The pig was good to us. :(
They should have sent him to a farm where he could run around in the pasture all day and be happy.
Or made delicious Type-A bacon.
Instead, pork rinds. :( And not even good pork rinds. :( The kind you find under the couch six weeks later and take a bite of because you’re curious and then you chip a tooth.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
A's - Willingham seems to be heading toward one of those relationships that you know you messed up
Everything was good, the other person was great to you, and you went ahead and messed it up by letting your own unrelated problems cloud your judgment and interfere with your relationship.
by DDroney on Sep 25, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Why the hell doesn't the A's have a couples' therapist on staff to be involved with FA negotiations and arbitration?
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I'm sorry the new app doesn't allow me to turn this green
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 25, 2011 1:18 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Maybe I just have blind optimism
But I think there’s still hope
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah. you...kinda suck.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
point in case.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
wow. you may need to write in caps for a bit.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
David Eckstein throwing out the first pitch
Didn’t make it over the plate… LOL
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NO. NO. NO. DO NOT LET THAT MAN COME UP AND TALK, YOU ARE TOO GOOD FOR HIM FOSSE.
BUT I’M SURE HE’S WAITING TO COME UP UNTIL SELIG MAKES A DECISION, SINCE HE IS INCAPABLE OF DOING SHIT OTHERWISE.
GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
(i have feelings today)
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Wolff?
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
speaking of stab stab stab
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear Rich and the rest of the A's,
Today is my birthday. Please win. Do not lose to this horrible, no good, very bad team.
Much appreciated.
♥
happy birthday shoes!
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SHOES
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions
nice present!
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Happy birthday!
May Mike Scioscia spontaneously combust in honor of your special day. :)
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
How about getting outs instead of giving up hard hit balls
We need to eliminate these fucks and you are not doing a good job.
Boston seems to want them in the playoffs they way they've crapped the bed
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
What makes somebody cool change into somebody who hosts candle and jewelry parties?!!? And what makes them think I would want to attend??
(sorry if any of you lovely ladies – or guys – host jewelry or candle parties)
You're the boss. -Future Ed
What is a candle and jewelry party?
’Cuz I like candles and jewelry.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
usually someone's friend sells these things out of a catalog
the host invites her friends and they have to ooh and ahh for a couple hours and then they are encouraged to buy stuff. the host gets stuff for free. like a tupperware party, but supposedly cooler.
You're the boss. -Future Ed
And awkward.
Seriously awkward. “HI! BUY THINGS!”
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
you should schedule a party at a competing time
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
and tupperware
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
or show up really, really drunk.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the way you think, NewMatt.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Sex toy parties are cooler than all of these things.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
If it were a candles, jewelry, and toy party, would it be okay?
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
strangely, I've never gotten an invitation for one
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
... maybe
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions
so if you host sex tory parties, does that make you cool?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
sex toy
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not cool anymore?
(throws away candles in disgust)
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions
You don't like being invited to a "party" where you must buy something
or feel guilty if you don’t?! How silly of you.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 25, 2011 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd rather go to the Hardly Strictly Bluegrass festival.
Which is what will happen.
You're the boss. -Future Ed
I've heard that's crowded.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Hardly Strictly Bluegrass?
I’m amused by the double adverbs in the title.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 25, 2011 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions
greetings from Anaheim
We are in the second row of the top deck, from where we have a fine view of the press box, Ken and Vince, Susan, Jane, et al.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 25, 2011 1:04 PM PDT via iPhone app reply actions
tell them all we said hello.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi EM!
Speaking of EnglishMajorness, I took several of my friends to see Moneyball, and after I told them that Hatty was an English major, they loved him that much more.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 25, 2011 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions
MATSUILAND folks are in one row of the right field bleachers
Lots of empty seats out there, but what fans that are there are all in red, so the line of green and gold is very noticeable.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 25, 2011 1:12 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
You'll be happy to know that I picked Tennessee over Denver in my suicide pool.
Against Denver. Always a safe bet.
you spelled hockey wrong
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I just saw Jeff Mathis was batting and I laughed aloud
I love that guy. Not many people bring spontaneous joy to my life just by existing.
STAB STAB STAB STAB I HATE YOU LIKE I HAVE HATED NO ONE ELSE AND I HATE A LOT OF PEOPLE.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
SERIOUSLY WHY THE FUCK BUY A BASEBALL TEAM IF YOU DON'T LIKE BASEBALL.
WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU.
WHAT. IS. WRONG. WITH. YOU.
YOU LOOK LIKE YOU SHOULD BE LIVING UNDER A BRIDGE COLLECTING TOLLS FROM BILLY GOATS.
WHICH IS PROBABLY THE ONLY MONEY YOU PUT INTO PAYROLL, ASSHOLE.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
i really really do, i've been in the willingham contract thread for a bit, it causes many feelings and it hurts inside.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
willingham wants to stay, apparently, it's the a's that are waffling because they "can't make a decision on him until the stadium issue is resolved".
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
what did he say?
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Nothing really. I wants an answer is all.
And given they only have one more year on the lease at the Coli, I can see why.
IT'S WHAT HE DOESN'T SAY. BETWEEN THE LINES, MY FRIEND CUP. BETWEEN THE LINES.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I'll have to watch the archive tonight
Stuck watching slegnA coverage on free TV
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions
used to be worse
The current guys I can stand; not like Hudler and Physioc before
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm considering this as sigline...
YOU LOOK LIKE YOU SHOULD BE LIVING UNDER A BRIDGE COLLECTING TOLLS FROM BILLY GOATS.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
completely.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
...might it be okay with you if I take away the caps tho?
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Your current sigline is both accurate and trufax.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
hmm.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
IT'S BEEN THAT LONG SINCE WE HAD A WINNING BASEBALL TEAM, TOO, ASSHOLE.
YOU COULD FIX THAT PROBLEM.
AND THAT AFFECTS MORE OF US THAN THE STADIUM ISSUE.
YOU CAN PLAN FOR THE FUTURE WITHOUT KNOWING, SPEND SOME FUCKING MONEY AND PUT TOGETHER A WINNING TEAM, IT DOESN’T MATTER IF YOU’RE PLAYING IN A NEW STADIUM OR IN THE DENNY’S PARKING LOT.
GAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
OH, I HATE HIM TOO.
HE’S JUST NOT SPEAKING AT THE MOMENT SO MY HATE IS MORE A RANDOM NEBULA HANGING OUT IN SPACE IN REGARDS TO HIM AT THE MOMENT.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I HATE THEM TOO.
PLENTY OF HATE TO GO AROUND.
IF MY HATE WERE A CLEAN ENERGY SOURCE, WE WOULD NEVER NEED FOSSIL FUELS AGAIN.
AND THEN I COULD SELL MY POWER AND BUY THE A’S AND BUILD THEM A NEW STADIUM IN OAKLAND AND EVERYONE ON AN WOULD HAVE FREE SEASON TICKETS AND I’D KEEP GRANT GREEN AS A PET.
VOTE ME FOR PRESIDENT.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Could you extend BART to San Jose also?
I don’t care where the team is as long as I can get there easily.
IF WE DID, I'D SPEND MY TIME EITHER IN 2000 AT BACKSTREET BOYS CONCERTS OR IN '02-03 WATCHING THE A'S.
I’D PROBABLY FORGET ABOUT THE WHOLE BALLPARK THING, TBH.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Kyli 2012
Where do I send my (beer) contribution?
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
I do not have the game on TV
But I would like nothing more than for Management to fucking disappear.
They have no intention of trying to win.
I am tired of this horseshit display on the field year after year.
Go and develop more properties with soccer fields next door to them
it'll be fine when lew is out of the booth and out of my life.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
David Eckstein was in the booth for the Angels in the 2nd inning.
I don’t know if that’s better or worse than Lew.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 25, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
david eckstein kinds of makes me laugh, now.
i mean, it’s cool that he has something to do other than making toys at the north pole.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
don't have a lot against him in his retirement
Seems like a good dude
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, now that he's off the field, he's pleasant. :)
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
HUH
DIDN’T NOTICE
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
THE FAN EXPERIENCE IS NOT IMPORTANT TO YOU, ASSHOLE.
YOU HAVE NOT TRIED. YOU HAVE NOT. THERE’S A BILLION IDEAS GIVEN ALL THE TIME FOR HOW TO IMPROVE THE FAN EXPERIENCE AND YOU HAVE DONE NONE OF THEM.
PLAYERS WANT A RING, IF THEY HAVE A CHOICE BETWEEN A BIGGER VIDEO ROOM AND A RING, ONLY THE BIGGEST DOUCHE WOULD PICK CUSHIER SEATS UNDER THEIR BUTT.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
CJ Wilson, then?
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
ABREU I HATE YOU TOO.
DIDN’T YOU DO THIS TO US BEFORE, TOO?
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
How about them Bills?!
Fuck yeah!
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
you two, no teasing the witch.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Lay down you fuckers
Take your usual shit after winning game 1 of the series.
Quit being a gascan
this
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Re-reading?
I read select chapters (including that one) this week. It was fun.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 25, 2011 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
YOU AREN'T A DEALMAKER, YOU'RE A FAILURE AS AN OWNER.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
sure is a long time with him in the booth
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
IT IS HURTING ME.
WHY CAN’T HATTY BE IN THERE FOR THAT LONG.
HE’S BEEN MORE IMPORTANT TO THIS FRANCHISE THAN LEW WOLFF.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Making this loser look like Cy Young
and Our pitcher looking like a right handed Dana Eveland
STILL? SWEET ISIS, WHAT DID I DO IN A PREVIOUS LIFE TO DESERVE THIS ON MY OWN FREE DAY TO WATCH BASEBALL.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
OF COURSE NO ONE BELIEVES YOU, YOU LOOK AND TALK LIKE A BOND VILLAIN, JESUS.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
pam (or anyone else)
have you tried a good pulled pork recipe that you can make in the oven?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
pulled pork?
Is that like a strained hamstring?
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
one is more delicious
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions
pulled pork is from south america?
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ha! south america ≠ southern “america” when “america” = U.S.
by AV on Sep 25, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Lynyrd Skynyrd is from Brazil.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
you're a big Borges fan, I'd wager.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
not the brazilian borges, but yes. or, used to. it’s been a long time since i actually read his stuff.
by AV on Sep 25, 2011 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
oh wait. i had one of his by my bed i was reading last year. a lesser known title.
by AV on Sep 25, 2011 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions
lof.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
i was reading it in spanish too. his sentences are muy dificil.
by AV on Sep 25, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I am sure.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I would love to read him in Spanish.
In fact, he is as good a reason to learn Spanish as there is.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I get it now
Southern American ≠ South American
Although, I googled it now – is it something like carnitas?
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
carnitas is marinated in fruit juices
pulled pork is marinated in spices, vinegar, and something sweet
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd be hungry by now
But I had two bruschettas, vitello tonnato and fresh pasta just recently
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
what is vitello tonnato?
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
very thinly cut cooked veal slices in a tuna-caper sauce
extremely delicious
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
yummm
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions
why are you yanking on poor Willingham like that. :(
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
hmmm....we could organize an AN rescue team...
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
i call rescuing Ginger
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
that's the one I am looking at
the lack of brine marination seems suspicious though
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by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a shame that the A's can't mathematically eliminate the Angels from the playoffs today
If they could, I’d love to see them pop champagne on the mound and celebrate the big schadenfreude fest!
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
if only Toni Braxton were around...
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't want to promote anyone who uses a non-word word like unbreak.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
she is a singere who sang a song called "Unbreak my Heart"
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions
it's a pretty song with unfortunate English.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
booze might tho.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
that'll help!
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh, isn't part of music to invent words?
Hence why ‘tragical’ is in my vocabulary.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
not by my estimation of things, but okay.
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by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
hey there
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I BET YOU KEEP THE REVENUE SHARING MONEY IN COINS IN A ROOM LIKE SCROOGE MCDUCK AND SWIM IN IT.
I BETTER BE A GOOD GIRL IN THIS LIFETIME, IN THE SLIM OFFCHANCE THAT MY PERCEPTION OF THE AFTERLIFE IS WRONG, BECAUSE I SUDDENLY KNOW EXACTLY WHAT MY HELL WILL BE LIKE.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
just you and Lew, sitting and chatting?
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
While I am trapped in a room where I am unable to throw anything or speak or scream.
Sisyphus, rock, hill sounds better.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
that does sound hellish. I could think of about five or so people who would qualify to sit in the chair opposite.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
heehee
you made me think of the Darkwing Duck
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions
That show was awesome.
But Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Rescue Rangers were the best at that timeslot.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
talespin >> all others
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions
And I hope you guys are happy.
I’ve had the Duck Tales theme song stuck in my head for the last ten minutes.
I must be getting my cartoons confused
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I wish Wolff would do this for Earthquake broadcasts
or perhaps at halftime as in game interviews are problematic.
Oh, good. We're not going to be no-hit. I guess that's all I can really ask for.
…as Sizemore GIDP. Yep.
Just for your birthday! :D The only present the A's know how to give.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
[sigh]
At least Rich is getting some prettypretty strikeouts.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 25, 2011 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Bob Melvin because he leaves the dugout to check on players.
Bob cares. <3
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
He would have been asleep and not noticed.
BetterBob likes to go out and rub dirt on it personally. <3
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Isn't that what Ron Washington does?
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
I have to say the Angels fans behaved with great propriety
Quiet while David was lying on the field, nice round of applause when he got up and again when it was clear he would stay in the game.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 25, 2011 1:57 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
huh. i’ve heard him on the radio before and he never sounded like this. all i hear is his difficulty breathing. is he just too close to the mic?
by AV on Sep 25, 2011 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
he's using a headset mic
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 25, 2011 1:53 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
i couldn’t get past it and didn’t really hear what he had to say.
by AV on Sep 25, 2011 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Too much time hanging out with Darth Vader.
That’s the kind of company you keep when you’re the Emperor.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I used to do that
Like spicy and extra crunchy chips
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions
yumz
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm sorry, i had some feelings today. :(
i’m better now. :(
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I can't decide if I want to keep watching this game,
or take a nap, or watch more Downton Abbey. It’s quite the dilemma.
I did!
It’s been pretty much a whole birthday weekend, so today is pretty chill. I’m okay with that.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 25, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
party cat?
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
That was last night.
I’m kind of birthday-ed out, actually.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 25, 2011 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Powell is like a teddy bear came to life and decided to play baseball.
I want to hug him and have a tea party with him.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I like his beard.
And yes, he and Chris Carter look so huggable.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 25, 2011 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
And that's on a scale where continental drift is "average"
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
Now let's see that in slow motion!
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
Fun fact of the day
Dan Haren has higher batting WAR than Vernon Wells
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
LOL
this is why they cannot get into the playoffs
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Those are the only 2 lines I know.
Which makes it even worse.
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 25, 2011 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I know more of the lyrics than I should admit to.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
bANned
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions
you made him mad, elcroata
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
DID HE PASS HAREN???
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
That pitch got what it deserved
The way our bats are today so far 1-0, 2-0 or 3-0 does not mean much.
the only thing that sucks more than this game, is next sunday's a's game
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
It keeps these sacks alive
I will not root for Boston today so that keeps the pressure on them.
I want TB to make it but it is more important to see the slegnA elimifuckinated
I will root for Boston in Game 2
Correction
WOW: 17 HRs off Harden (83 IP)
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
So we just need to raise the fences 45 ft and he'll be fine, yes?
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I bet Billy could cross their DNA in his secret underground cloning lab.
The results would either be Tim Hudson or Octavio Dotel.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Speaking of Huddy,
I was not impressed by the actor who played him in Moneyball.
Also, poor Mulder and Z, not even included! (except for, you know, shots of Mulder looking sad during the ’01 ALDS).
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 25, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I felt super-sad for them too. :(
I mean, I get that you can’t get anyone to look as sexy as those two fine-ass men, but still. I would have liked something of them bumming around in the clubhouse. Especially if they were goofing around in the background non-stop or something.
Mostly, I was cranky because Huddy’s line was “Yes, sir.” Seriously? “Fuck yeah, Billy,” maybe.
They need their own movie.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
hugs, then.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
what’s making me lessose is that i unearthed* some very 2000s magazines that are making me miss that little golden age of indy hipster publishing before publishers west folded and perseus took over.
titles to reminisce by:
stopsmiling
fishwrap
kitchen sink
cabinet
while you were sleeping
vice (when it was good before it went bad and got good again and then went sort of tepid)
issue 1 of omnivore (i think it was the only issue)
also, should probably renew my subscription to wax poetics.
*i am cleaning. deep cleaning. digging under the bed and bringing out those boxes that got stuck there when we moved here 4 or 5 years ago. those boxes that i had hastily packed out of lack of time with unopened credit card statements and such.
by AV on Sep 25, 2011 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
sounds like fun.
of course, probably more fun if you were on cold medicine.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions
the rainy day has that sort of covered. i’m feeling very mellow.
by AV on Sep 25, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
oh. okay!
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
you're right, though--the weather does cover it!
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 25, 2011 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Fun Fact Nr. 2
This year Angels are paying
Fernando Rodney $5.5M
Garry Mathews Jr. $11M
Scott Kazmir $12M
Vernon Wells $18M
Mathis $1.7M
For a total of $48.2M, which is more than $7M more than what complete Tampa Bay team costs. What did they get for them?
1.5 wins less than what replacement players would have given them.
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
yay for moral victories
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
yay for moral victories
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions
the players NOT on the roster have been move valuable
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Yes
Garry Matthews Junior is the MVP of that group
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
too muchfucking perspective
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
shouldn't Morales be on that list too?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Sort of
His is the story of bad break (literally) and I feel sorry for him. The rest is the story of sheer stupidity
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
me too
And I wouldn’t mind offering them something to trade for Morales.
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions
AND, just because we always need an update on this,
Juan Rivera + Mike Napoli —> Vernon Wells
Vernon Wells: -0.2 WAR
Mike Napoli: 5.4 WAR
that would be funny
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
the angels would have won more games is Arte Moreno
piled $60M in ones on the mound at the big A and set it on actual fire
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
I would have liked to see that
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of Jays
Another fun fact:
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
HAHAHAHAHAH
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Why are you making me cry for my other-team-boyfriend Joe Mauer. :(
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
any more injuries and there might be an opening for spoon feeding assistant
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 25, 2011 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Funny thing
Matthis seems to be about 0.8 WAR/year better than Napoli at framing pitches, but just about the same if not worse at blocking them.
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
SO far today is a total embarrassment for our team
1 hit is pathetic against this guy
That is now an improvement
Need to get two of them home at least
Come on type A, lay into one
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Bobby Cassavah is the answer?
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Come on Michael, this is your moment
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
OK I just read the Willingham Contract Hostage thread
I think I need drugs, or someone has to hold me whilst I curl into the fetal position and tremble uncontrollably.
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
I had that last Friday
2011 Oakland Athletics: We have Cy Young pitchers and make yours look like it, too
why’s coco running so much? if he’s made it a point to beat gardner even though he’ll never catch bourn, i like his spirit.
oh. durr. gardner is NL. go coco!!!! you got this AL title!!!!
by AV on Sep 25, 2011 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
double durr. i meant bourn is NL. coco can and will pass gardner for the AL title.
by AV on Sep 25, 2011 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
okay, I read the Willingham article
I guess the good news is we expect to hear an answer on the As moving soon.
As to the rest, I don’t really see a difference between the As current mode and “all-out rebuilding mode”.
It’s not like we’re holding onto a lot of expensive players right now. The team is already holding onto about the minimum amount of good and entertaining players they can.
I guess the only difference is that rebuilding includes a plan for the future
by DDroney on Sep 25, 2011 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
The question is, have they defined the plan as more than "WE SHALL HAVE A STADIUM AND THEN EVERYTHING WILL BE OKAY, RIGHT?"
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
the article seems to think they've thought it out a bit
What else can you do? Randomly call up Giants fans and tell them they better switch allegiances if they know what’s good for them?
Hey, if they wanted to hire a hit squad of A's fans to take some bats and do some back alley "convincing" of Giants fans, I'm sure they could do that.
Create jobs and shit.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I'm sure they have.
You don’t sit on your hands for two and a half years without making a plan for the future.
The team on the field and the situation of the minors makes me concerned about that, however.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
WooHoo!!!
9th inning comebacks are great!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
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