Open Thread: Game 160 (Oakland Athletics at Seattle Mariners)
by danmerqury on Sep 26, 2011 6:56 PM PDT
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It hasn't been a great season, but there have been some positives.
Like Brandon McCarthy (9-8, 3.26 ERA, -∞.19 FIP). He's awesome. And he's starting tonight, in a bid for his tenth win. Also starting tonight is Jason Vargas (9-13, 4.38 ERA). He's not very awesome.
And neither are the Mariners, really. They'll avoid another 100-loss season (last year was 61-101), but at 66-93, they're not exactly a force of power. Neither are the A's, really, but oh well.
And so begins the last series of the worst season in a long while.
Lineup
2B Weeks
CF Crisp
DH Matsui
LF Willingham
3B Sizemore
C Suzuki
1B Carter
RF Taylor
SS Rosales
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the end of the beginning of the beginning.
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
The comment finally regressed!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
That was yesterday
but he will also be taking Thursday off.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 26, 2011 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not sure I would have remembered if I hadn't seen Landon with my own eyes
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 26, 2011 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
not all contracts are transferable. (are they? i better put a clause in my boilerplate.)
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Excellent. Rays on verge of pulling into a tie for the wild card lead.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Amazing.
Didn’t the Red Sox lead by 10 games not that long ago?
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
Lead by 9 on September 4th.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 26, 2011 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy Frack!
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
Woah. How'd you know?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Yeah, he hasn't played at all.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 26, 2011 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
And I'm a good ballplayer!
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
Did I mention rum?
actually, I’m drinking rye, wife is on the moscow mules
He's not all that hot.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 26, 2011 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Ow. New keyboard time.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 26, 2011 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
What a silly bunt.
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
We should start every game like this!
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 7:15 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Has Vargas always done that "Luis Tiant" spin or is that new?
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
New as of the past month or so I believe.
by Cartwright on Sep 26, 2011 8:13 PM PDT via iPhone app up reply actions
Weak dink into left field aside,
Matsui’s stupendous! amazing! unbelievable! second half performance: 780 OPS
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Atsui's tremendous drive puts us up 1-0.
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 7:19 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
We'll be there to see him set a new low next year.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 26, 2011 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
A-Gon up with 2 runners on, 2 outs, down by 3....
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
29 other teams also like this plan.
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 7:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
pie queen!
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 26, 2011 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
next week!
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 26, 2011 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
mmmmmmmmmm
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 26, 2011 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I want them to win today and tomorrow
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Wow, Ned Colleti traded Trayvon Robinson for the Red Sox's 21st best prospect.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
They probably would've made the playoffs if it weren't for that trade.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 26, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Rangers would not have had Napoli's 5.5 WAR either.
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Sep 26, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel bad for Ken Tremendous who is a red sox fan
after all he only has a great job on a hit tv show, is rich, has a rich wife, has only seen his team win the world series twice in the last 8 years…
I mean, poor guy.
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Hah! Smoak is awful this year. We win the 2008 draft!
"We were shit, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Striking out in style! Swinging!
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 7:47 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Earthquake stadium, which is basically a done deal but doing public comments right now
Resident comments that noise from soccer games would be more obtrusive then airport and CalTrain noise at @SJEarthquakes new stadium meeting
like the noise will be louder than what's in the neighborhood already
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Do they have any idea how long a soccer game is?
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 7:54 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
two 45 minute halves, usually a 15-20 minute halftime, and possibly overtime and PK's
There's no crying in baseball!
have not been there since college days.....Aggies used to play SC
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I say let's go!
anybody have the dates for the rest of the season?
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
I happen to be busy both those days.....
what say you to AN day at the Earthquakes???
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
I'd suggest going for the Timbers or Sounders next year
probably gonna be the best to games to see outside of the Galaxy, maybe toss in the Whitecaps too
Gonna be a weird year with unbalanced
schedules again with the Impact moving up from the USL. But I’ll keep an eye out.
They're not just going to add two more games and keep it balanced?
That’s lame.
by Glorious Mundy on Sep 26, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
101-me, please. what’s the current competition style of the MLS? curren number of teams? are there leagues/divisions?
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
9 teams in both the East and West
Montreal most likely goes into the East unless they go to 3 conferences/divisions again for a year.
do teams in the different confs see each other during the regular year, or just during playoffs?
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
i swear i’m also wiki’ing this. not totally lazy here. just can’t find the answers.
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
what’s the point of conferences then? is it a leftover from previous configs?
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
What is awesome about the set up
Is that SJ lost in the Eastern Conference Finals last year to Colorado.
were they actually easter-conf teams last year? or is this mess created by combining seeds and conferences?
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Also the playoff structure changes
as the league grows, so I might get changes yet again next year. Hopefully once they hit the target of 24 or whatever Garber thinks is enough, single table and no more playoff changes will happen.
If they go to single table, which most want
it’s east 19 home 19 away, but they are stupid and that won’t happen. Also have to factor in extra games for CCL and USOC teams, not too mention World Cup Qualifying dates. it’s just going to be a really cramped schedule unless they open sooner and end later.
Single table is the way to go, but they really seem to dig the division nonsense
Still, two more games wouldn’t kill anybody, and Jurgen Klinsmann has been talking about the need to lengthen the MLS season so his players aren’t sitting around for 4 months.
by Glorious Mundy on Sep 26, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Also what I just found out which was a huge concession to the neighboring residents
Keith Wolff said that under the current permits only soccer event there, no concerts.
~
To host concerts, after construction is complete, would require undergoing a whole new use-permit process. Wolff called that arduous.
Throw a noise-cancelling tarp on it.
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
"AC/DC, keep it down over there!"
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
feels funny singing this without the lone stranger around but… to the dump, to the dump, to the dump dump dump!
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah...I however am now hearing the overture in my head.
OH wait the Valkyries on this commercial just knocked that outta my head
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That was a strange looking dive
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
Well, that was just bad luck for Taylor
Bad luck that he isn’t 12 feet tall.
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
Nice. Just saw that before the game.
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:03 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
"Don Corelone is still alive!"
The Turk….“well that’s bad luck for you Tom if you don’t make that deal with him”
ack-A
Haha Taylor
At least he caught it
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
hey BJ
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
hey copes
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
hey dan!
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, I fell asleep
in around the 2nd inning. What’d I miss?
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
Right Field Gold Glovery by Taylor
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Maybe lower that angle by 45 degrees or so
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
Were those outside pitches strikes?
This TV angle is very “shortstoppy” so it’s hard to tell.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I'm not questioning it, just wondering.
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
some much for his FIP
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
what’s it at now? DM, we need some computations here!
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
as long as he doesn't give up another one he'll retain the lead
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
he seems to hit one out every time we play them
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Carter makes the play
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
So how's this going to work with a trade for a player like they said before?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
They still get compensation if he manages next year since he is under contract.
Should Guillen take a managerial job with a different organization in 2012, the White Sox retain the right to be compensated. In order to fulfill that right, the Marlins will send two minor leaguers to Chicago, the source said.
Watch it be LoMo or something
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
oh wait, MiLBers
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
To both statements: UNBELIEVABLE!
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Haven't listend to the radio for a while.
Hi, Ken. Glad you’re sticking around for a few more years.
Yeah, I'm... so sorry, for them.
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:34 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Moar Ozzie
Kevin_Goldstein:
Do you expect to take coaches with you? “Hell no, they got me fired.” #Ozzie
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
I hear Geren is available
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
"Fiery Manager Seeks Coaches. Must not be a backstabbing snitch. Experience required."
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:38 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
"Please include a 500 word writing sample on why the bunt is awesome and how small ball wins champhionships"
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
I really really hope the Rays take it
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
plus 10
I really hate that red team.
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 26, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope there's a one-game playoff
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
YES!
If there was a one-game playoff, it looks like Matt Moore would start it for the Rays
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Au contraire, mon cher.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I guess it's my turn to go to Texas
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:41 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I LOVE YOU, VINCE COTRONEO.
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
what did he say?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
"Trevor Cahill hasn't been worse this year because he's had worse luck.
He’s made worse pitches, left more pitches up in the zone." They’re talking about “good/bad luck” and actually being smart about when it applies and when it doesn’t.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I don't think anything has quietly driven me more crazy this year
than the overlooking of the fact that Cahill is having worse results this year because he’s…leaving more fastballs up, leaving more changeups up, not getting the sharp break on his curve anymore. It ain’t rocket science. Hopefully, a lot of it is his finger and he’ll bounce back next year.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Not sure what you mean here.
I’ve tried to steer clear of Cahill / luck discussions because they’re too inflammatory and repetitive, but Vince hit it on the money when he cited his BABIPs, explained the theories behind it, and then said, “But the reason Cahill has struggled…” It was very well done, IMO.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I was being silly....It was real analysis and we appreciate this when we hear it.
at least I do – if it helps me understand the game.
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Good to know.
I’ve backed off on a lot of it this year out of some fatigue with the backlash.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I know....I peeked into one thread today and the meta has already started!!
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As the sun rises in the east...
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
yeah. that wasn’t embarrassing at all! please nico, make sure to signal you’re not being sarcastic that one time per year…
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure which comment you mean,
but I was genuinely thrilled with Cotroneo’s comments, which I thought were right on the mark.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
which i thought was about VC saying something awful.
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
over my head. i’m more of a joy division guy, like ed above.
but the line i was thinking of is from some movie of the week where the dad and mom are getting a divorce and the kid finally bursts with emotion.
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
joy division
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qHYOXyy1ToI
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
NSync.
It’s tearin’ up my heart when I’m with you, and when we are apart I feel it tooooooo….
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2011 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
and no matter what I do I feel the paaaain,
with or without you…
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Lots of times.
When bloops fall, when liners are right at people, when great plays keep being made on your balls in play, and so on. That’s the thing. Sometimes it’s luck, sometimes it’s not. Do you think McCarthy had bad luck in the 6th when he suddenly kept giving up searing line drives? I don’t. I think he hit a rough patch.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I don't disagree with any of this.
But.
How do you know he hasn’t had worse luck this year than last? Calling it all missed locations and movement is just as bad as calling it all BABIP luck.
but the real question is can you quantify luck? I don't think you'd have any inter-rater reliability.
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You can't.
I should do a piece sometime on the traditional definition of “luck” (random chance, like a roulette wheel) and the statistician’s definition of “luck” (anything that’s not skill-based). It’d stop a whole lot of arguments.
No, it wouldn't.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
Is this where I jump in with the super respectful "It's not worth it"?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
it might not stop the arguments, but it’d provide a quick link where we could send those arguments to.
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yea I think it'd be a great piece
but like some of elcroata’s awesome stuff… even if you prove something, people aren’t likely to change their minds compared to what they think they see with their own eyes.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
i think a lot (not all, but a lot) of these issues are from people who are around but haven’t read those pieces. so to me and you, we see the articles and we scream (me in my mind, you in all caps) at people who seem to repeat the old stuff when really they haven’t seen the new yet.
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Not only that
but I think a lot of people don’t respond well to being proven wrong
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
KOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUZ!
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
the nature of the blog..hard to catch up with what has already gone on....
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We would agree, though, that "throwing a higher percentage of quality pitches" is skill based, correct?
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
Cool. That's what I'm focused on, personally.
I wouldn’t venture to be able to reliably glean a season’s worth of good/bad luck on bloops and liners and such.
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 web site they were referencing tries, I think, to do that
It had to do with “Ichiro has been the unluckiest hitter in baseball this year,” based on how many “hard plays” were completed and so on. But I don’t remember the URL!
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
He may have had both
What I’m most sure about is that he’s located his sinker and changeup a lot worse, and that it has accounted for his difficulties more than luck has. He may also have had bad luck, I don’t know (or had especially good luck last year, when he was also pitching far better).
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
But again, how do you know that location/movement has had a stronger effect than BABIP?
It could be. But I have no idea.
I don't "know" anything
But I don’t really aim to know (nor do I think it’s “knowable”); I just aim to conclude based on what I see, both on the field and on paper. To me, the interesting question isn’t “Has his location been far worse overall?” as to me that’s pretty obvious anyway. To me the interesting question is “Why?” And again, I don’t know — I just have my best guesses.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I think Vince might be slightly high tonight
earlier he was saying players from Canada were from Australia.
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
by emperor nobody on Sep 26, 2011 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm forever getting those two confused
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:42 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
IK, R? I heard lots of Aussies...er... Canadians this weekend.
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well, McCarthy is FiPped
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
I just fipped you off.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
it was fun while it lasted
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
“the curse of sports illustrated,” you have company.
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
They dropped a bomb on us, Berry.
They dropped a bomb on us.
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:46 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Now, what was it I said the other day? Oh yeah: #nomoretwoouthitsfortheathleticsopposition
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:45 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
sigh
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Before the A's inexplicably steal another game, I'd like to thank everyone for helping me get to 5,000 comments.
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:49 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Whoa, dude, that seems like it was faaaast!
but congrats! you’ll double it next year.
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Seems like yesterday was my first post. It was 4 days ago that I checked to see what it was.
And apparently, this phone saves whatever I type (the bold letter stuff).
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:52 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I can't believe how many comments I have made.
but even the ones with no real content count! For good or for bad!
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I should be around 5100, but I eliminated about 100 for repeats of stuff
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:56 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Yeah....I have times when I am gonna comment and then I say ----- not needed and hit cancel.
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It doesn't save the stuff I cancel, unfortunately
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 8:59 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
mmmmm hmmmmmm
but then I am not really wanting to be in the AN comments sweeps – so – meh!
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I was going to do a "Best Of." My favorite five comments.
What’s that groaning noise?
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 9:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
victory is ours
er, his
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay Gaga
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's funny MLB.tv is still running TouchPad commercials
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
what's that?
and I mean the touchpad – is it that HP thing that failed?
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
It didn't fail so much as they killed it
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
they killed because they are dumb
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
It isn't that simple.
The hardware is a bit under powered but the OS is actually pretty cool. Pretty good read here, scroll down to A Colossal Mistake: webOS
to quote BB in Moneyball (and maybe real life) "Adapt or Die"
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
I love how we're toying with the M's
Trailing by 3 and all…buuuuaaaaaaahaha…
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it’s how we do. first we spot them, then we spoil their WC chances. mark my words: the mariners are not (NOT) going to the world series this year.
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
LIFE SAVINGS on Mariners not PLAYING in the WS
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 9:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
gasp! not… your… emergency playoff fund! (better save that in case my prediction is off.)
by AV on Sep 26, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
what the hell is Dana Eveland doing on the Dodgers
A few weeks back my friend who is a Dodger fan was telling me they have this great new call up named Eveland….I jokingly told him it was probably Dana. I just checked their box score, interested to see if Matt Kemp can get to the Triple Crown….and what do I see:
Dana Eveland 5 IP, 0 ER, 5 K’s
My mannerism a prism/ And it should shine
Light it if you would/ Be so kind, right now'd
Be A' Good Time
by DaRubiesSLOKingsA's on Sep 26, 2011 9:00 PM PDT reply actions
hardly
Eveland is a journeyman MiLB pitcher
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
2008 Dana Eveland
……He also gave up 27 four-pitch walks, the most in the majors
My mannerism a prism/ And it should shine
Light it if you would/ Be so kind, right now'd
Be A' Good Time
by DaRubiesSLOKingsA's on Sep 26, 2011 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
didn't Billy just trade him to the Tigers?
and make DePo tell him he was traded?
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2011 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I... don't understand.
Doesn’t “based on a true story” mean that everything in it is entirely accurate?
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2011 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
That does make the comments like
“Who’s the best looking GM in the game, Denise?” make more sense…
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 26, 2011 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
You obviously did not stay for the credit roll and the ending disclaimer.....as we did....searching for the OP credit
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
well...SPOILER ALERT....no credit to OP but there was a disclaimer about events fictional and not portraying some real people
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
the A's will give us a happy ending?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I know, let's let the pitcher that was 3-8 since the break
thoroughly dominate us.
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
this is what happens when we play teams like the Mariners.....we make them look like champions of the world
AN Tailgate = Euphemism for food porn.
At least let's get Harold Baines over here
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
We need him to teach Jemile how to fucking slide.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
Chris Carter needs to have a session with Rickey the Awesome
“Chris walk to the plate to go foe fiddy,” says Carter.
I just answered his last comment
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Those are some brilliant bon mots he's delivering to an empty room
by Glorious Mundy on Sep 26, 2011 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
so wtf is this ozzie guillen thing goin on right now
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My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
Good thing the A's have a manager under contract
Otherwise, tomorrow we’d start seeing fanposts about how the A’s need to sign Ozzie, etc.
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
ew
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My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
lol
not happening
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
He's the new Billy Martin and Steinbrenner
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Only on a much smaller scale...
I can see theatrical press conferences played to 3 beat writers. There’s something so Arrested Development about this it is insane.
They should have a "Mission Accomplished" banner for the press conference
or look at banner Ozzie [Large Banner: Marlins love Ozzie]
22 for 22
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 26, 2011 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
NO DAN HE IS 22 FOR HIS LAST 22.
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My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
heh.
KenTremendous Ken Tremendous
If they all clear waivers, I’d propose this trade: everyone on the Red Sox 40-man roster to the Marlins for Ozzie Guillen.
just flipped the channel to "The Perfect Storm" in time to hear Marky Mark Wahlberg pronounce the word "shark" as "shahk"
wicked awesome
Glawstah - why is it always someone from GLAWSTAH
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Man where is everybody clamoring on and on about the
Rajai Coco run??
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My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
FISTER???? FISTER?!?!?!?!?!
I didn’t even know her, I swear Ken.
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
BARELY KNEW HER.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
he can't hit righties though, dan.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
Suzuki took care of that
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
HE'S AVERAGE DAN. SUZUKI IS AVERAGE. LEAGUE AVERAGE.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
shush your face.
Official Athletics Nation Rotating Tagline Editor - Pam liked my old sig better.
My thoughtful watermelon is easily mistook for an early American catapult.
DURRRR THEY’RE TOO OLD, BABIP IS TOO HIGH, TOO MANY Ks, DURRRRRR
but she's talkin' 'bout CAPS
and we can dig it!
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
by emperor nobody on Sep 26, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Zooks out on one pitch
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
They should give us more of those than the other teams, just because...
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
At least that is something our ownership could do for us, while waiting for a stadium decision.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Where have I seen this nightmare before Kurt grounds out/flys out/GIDPs on one pitch to end the inning leaving runners stranded in scoring position
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 26, 2011 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
Can the A's have a 20 games in the win column before Opening Day of 2012 to give them a chance to compete? Or a 4 run lead before the start of every game next year.
by AuthenticA'sfan on Sep 26, 2011 9:36 PM PDT reply actions
Make it 25 (or 5) and it's a deal!
by player20 on Sep 26, 2011 9:38 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
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