Open Thread, Game #161: Oakland Athletics (11th pick, 2012 Draft) @ Seattle Mariners (3rd pick, 2012 Draft)
by emperor nobody on Sep 27, 2011 6:30 PM PDT
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If you must limp alone across the finish line,
Do it and be proud.
You have no challengers to win this race.
Goals you've chosen,
No one can deface or cheapen.
Or replace your dreams with their wishes.
You have already won your prize.
By keeping your eyes focused.
And remaining unvictimized by fear.
You were able to fight it off.
And it did not cost you a thing!
But initiative.
Welcome to the 2nd-to-last Game Thread of the summer! The finish line is in sight and after tomorrow night another season will be easin' into history. Tonight Trevor Cahill faces Blake Beavan at Safeco Field, as the A's and the M's square off to get a clearer picture of who will draft where come 2012. Right now the Athletics sit at pick #11 and the Mariners are at #3 with two to play for each club.
Brand new Athletics acquisition Kila Ka'aihue congratulates former teammate Brian Anderson, still deep in thought on the matter, on being the first to get his name right at the All Sports Spelling Bee last July.
In case you haven't been around today, Billy Beane has still got his dealin' shoes on, acquiring 1B/DH Kila Ka'aihue (pr.: Kai-ah-HOO-ay) from the KC Royals for Phillip Hollingsworth, an RHP I had never heard of until today. This makes first base going into Spring Training next year even more crowded than a Who concert at the Riverfront Coliseum in Cincinnati and really puts the screws to people like Brandon Allen (4,746,976 Ks in his last 40 ABs), Daric Barton (surgery to remove inability to ever swing at anything, ever ever ever) and Chris Carter (shops for gloves in the cookware section of Home Depot and for bats in the fishing rod section of Big 5). Additionally, it continues the latest trend we've seen where BB's new market-inefficiency radar includes these sort of AAA stud prospects that haven't quite hit their mark in the Big Time just yet despite being on the old side for minor leaguers. Anyway Baseball Nation's tremendous Jeff Sullivan from our pals over at Lookout Landing has a hilarious take on the trade that everyone should get a chuckle out of, so have a look if you need a laugh.
You are to be congratulated.
What you desire,
Is so close.
So near.
So very clear.
Just choose to see it!
from "If You Must Limp Alone Across the Finish Line"
by Lawrence S. Pertillar
OK, it's my last Game Thread, let's have some fun!
A's M's
Current Series
Mariners lead the series 1-0
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Hear hear!
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 27, 2011 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's hope
we all know how to pronounce Kila Ka’aihue’s name this time next year.
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
I'm hoping
if we all know how to pronounce his name, that would mean he would turn out to be more than just an okay 1st baseman.
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
We have to do a video on the history of nursing,
and I’m the only chick in my group with short hair.
This guy:
Oh, and I think it’s because I’m androgynous.
Just the usual
Transvestitism 101 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
Last I checked, men weren't actually capable of nursing.
Our nipples are strictly decorative, like the hood scoop on a Mustang.
by ozzman99 on Sep 27, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
my point was if he becomes a star
we’ll all know how to correctly pronounce his name. If he becomes the next CoJax, then that would mean injuries are again in our future, sad :(
Again, let’s hope for the former. :)
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it's Ka-ahh-ee-hoo-ay
I haven’t taken a Hawaiian class in over 10 years though.
Fun fact: I gave up a walkoff homerun to his brother Kala (former A’s minor leaguer) in high school to the longest part of the park.
+1
hope he’s healthy and can contribute next year.
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Game tips for today:
Score Runs
Score Runs
Score Runs
Pitch Well
Play Defense
Score Runs
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 7:09 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Pho and spring rolls
Cannot BELIEVE Boston’s collapse
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
It is delicious. And the Vietnamese food is probably good too.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 27, 2011 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Rare beef strips
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
by baseballgirl on Sep 27, 2011 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
If I opened a restaurant, I'd follow Chik-Fil-A's model for naming the place.
My place would be called Pho-Kin-A.
You'd get tired of explaining the joke and answering the phone.
But the name is cool.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 7:13 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Anyone
been to Turtle Tower in the city? It’s been recommended by a friend.
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
My Vietnamese colleague always spoke highly of it
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 27, 2011 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Right on!
I’ll have to ck it out soon. I love me some pho.
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Coco needs a steal to tie
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
I read that as:
Coco needs to steal a tie.
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Take that, Brett Gardner!
We’re winning something!
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
Damn. Any stock picks for tomorrow?
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 27, 2011 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone wanted 100 RBI!
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
No matter where they play, they need OF's.
Even if we assume that Carter or Matsui will DH and Taylor will be in RF, they still need a LF. Willingham hits and wants to play here. Seems like a no-brainer to me.
For those still not "in the know", Phillip Hollingsworth is, in fact (Phillip) Ethan Hollingsworth, the guy we got from COL for Clay Mortensen.
LIfe may not be a bowl of cherries.
But I’m currently eating a bowl of cherries, and it’s pretty f**kin’ awesome.
~GreenNGoldSooner
oh and i see tampa came back to win it. good for them.
by AV on Sep 27, 2011 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Markakis out on a force Hardy to 2nd
8-6 sox bottom 9
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Guererro Single 1st and third
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Cards now up by 2 in the 7th ALT lost
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
weiters slow roller out at first run scores
8-7 runner at 2nd 2 outs
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
is there an unwritten rule
against sliding into 1st base?
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Weiters
is one slow SOB.
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I wouldn't want him
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
a diving head first slide?
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
when you run you propel yourself the whole time. as soon as you jump to slide, you lose propulsion. and then it’s just friction when you land.
by AV on Sep 27, 2011 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
not a rule. but it’s just that since you can run through the base, it’s much faster to run there.
by AV on Sep 27, 2011 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I just want the R'sux
to lose! and lose now!!!
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
i thought we were talking about the slide on the NYY triple play.
by AV on Sep 27, 2011 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
russel martin is also slow
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
no
weiters had a chance to be safe at 1B, but his lack of speed produced an out.
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
red sox win after a 10 picth at bat with Adam Jones
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
boo. At least they made Papelbon work.
And hey, tomorrow will certainly be interesting!
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 27, 2011 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I wanna see game 163
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I wish Blez
could get an offseason interview w/Billy to provide the fans with some answers. The stadium issue should be of no consequence whether we extend / offer a player a contract.
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
I agree with the aforementioned statement.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 7:26 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
he won't answer any questions for Blez that he wouldn't for Susan Slusser
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Seriously, I'm not sure why one would think he would give a more candid answer
then what is already out there.
He interviewed Billy yesterday
;-)
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
when
will it be posted to AN?
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Thursday or so, depending on speed of transcribing.
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
This will deternine
whether or not I renew my season tix.
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Whether or not it's posted Thursday?
That’s a lot of pressure on Blez.
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
Please sign Willingham
18 HR and 54 RBI since AS Break and do not use this horseshit Ballpark excuse
On a NEGATIVE Note: Thank God this is the last I have to listen to Cahill being a total gascan
The Mrs just paid me the greatest compliment.
She asked if I put sleeping pills in my Potato soup. That’s what a comfort food is all about!
AND I made enough for later.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
just so you guys know, I willed that DP to happen
not into writing a downer for my last recap here.
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
I know
My home planet frowns upon interfering with human affairs, except in very rare circumstances. I’ll hear about that little engineering job later but what the hell, Trevor Cahill is cute enough to do that for.
"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 27, 2011 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Those two first pitch curves to Ackley and Carp
were reminiscent of Cahill circa April-May (and 2010). Nice to see.
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
Kouz-ian :(
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 no delicious cookie
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 27, 2011 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
26 doubles for Weeks
So awesome
"Oh who am I kidding? The A's and Giants could stage a pillow fight, and I'd still care who wins." -67Marquez
With this offense, in game 161? Why not?
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
definitely why not. but i was wondering if it was a careless one or a heads up one.
by AV on Sep 27, 2011 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
He was running for a double all the way.
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
If you could play multiple AAAA 1B at once, we'd be tops in the league
I can’t even comprehend how Beane is going to unload all these guys next season.
Devine to 60-day DL
LIfe may not be a bowl of cherries.
But I’m currently eating a bowl of cherries, and it’s pretty f**kin’ awesome.
~GreenNGoldSooner
I heard they put Devine on the 60 day DL but I'm not completely sure.
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
why does Korach need to be on the 40-man?
are we really that desperate?
by whiteshoes40 on Sep 27, 2011 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
and KK said that Melvin said they will all be competing in ST
They must not like Allen anymore or they would not attempt to get another 1B like today.
Who Knows.
I hope Allen learns how to hit because this is one horrible slump he has been in
I think it's more that Allen can also play the OF
Whoever’s healthy and good they’ll find a spot for him
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
Meritocracy....
the new undervalued commodity.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Meritocracy is a joke. Nepotism worked for thousands of years. Why change now?
Casey Beane should be playing 1B.
worked for thousands of years?
It sure as hell didn’t…..but it does explain the extraordinary wait for indoor plumbing.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Well there isn't.....
especially if you’re the one making the money.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
lol....
please, we have the whole winter for that!
I look forward to it. Never gets old.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Let 'em fight it out in ST.
Can’t Allen play a passable LF? They can stick him there, put Kila at 1B, and Carter at DH. I’m assuming at this point that Barton is all but finished with this team.
If we're assuming that 100 PA's are representative of his true talent level, I'd agree.
I’m not ready to make that assumption, however.
Just saying he's been bounced around and this is his 3rd time at the MLB level
one of the reasons I wasn’t sold on him.
True but he sure isn't helping sway me with his extended looks.
I will say he a better defender then I expected, but with this I’d rather have Barton back at 1B.
This year, it was 18.9% with the D-Backs and 17% in Reno.
That fell to 4.8% in Sac and 7.2% in Oakland.
I'd rather have barton too
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
he was a top 5 firstbaseperson in 2010
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Statistically, he should have gotten the Golden Glove.
Neyer said he voted for him.
Wearing pinstripes may have improved his chances.
I'd rather have Barton too
Given the current state of 1B. But I expect that’ll change if nothing else, someone will benefit from SSS during spring training and look like they can bat even if they can’t.
The curve is back, but the sinker is still all over the place.
Baby steps, babyface.
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
Red Sux win....
But tomorrow is another day…..
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Sign 'er up!
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 27, 2011 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
She handled that foulball, like she could be our next 3rd baseman
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
Damn tomorrow could be interesting.
Could be ties in both wild card races!
Remember when people said we needed to change the playoff system because there were no wild card races this year?
Now we could have 4 teams playing tomorrow with the knowledge that they must win or face at beast a 1-day playoff.
This could be a lot of fun.
The players' wives face off in a tub of jello
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
You were here long before I was. I wish I knew about this site back in '07
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 7:52 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I wish I knew about this site in '07.
I’ve been reading the stuff from ’04 at work.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 8:02 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Detroit
got a steal.
Re-sign Josh Willingham now!
by sf drift king on Sep 27, 2011 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Not bad for Willingham in second half
AB 238
runs 41
Hits 61
Doubles 14
Triples 0
Home Runs 18
Total Bases 129
RBI’s 54
HBP 6
Sac flies 6
Walks 34
Strike outs 66
Batting Ave .256
OBP .356
One thing for sure next year about the A's....
It’ll be the “Year of the Cat”.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
should we move to a country where they turn back time?
"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 27, 2011 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
It would be kinder, gentler age.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Every damn year, it seems, they run ads for tickets and/or merch "available at team stores"
after the last home game.
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
I should have got that Stomper puppet for $9.99
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 8:10 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
VC speculates he will get $20 MM a year.
"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 27, 2011 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
He destroyed the SkyDome in that HR Derby.
And Old Tiger Stadium.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 8:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
He played in TOR from 85-88
Then Japan, then came back a changed player. That kind of thing was going around back then.
Yep. David Wells outlined it in his book.
I also learned that Mo Vaughn got him for 8 homers.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 8:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
yet you didn;t go to bed
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
And unlimited Big Macs.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Someone said he was a vegetarian.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 8:16 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Misunderstanding I think....
The things he eats are vegetarians……so by proxy…..
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
VC speculates that he will retain his job because he works cheap
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Sep 27, 2011 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry. Our 1B position has been filled.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 8:15 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Kiladon Barter
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Sep 27, 2011 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
You're making me sad.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
here, you can borrow my Time Tunnel
Take a quick fast forward to this time next year when the A’s are a game up in the wild card with 2 to play and we’re all downing fistfuls of Percoset to calm our nerves.
"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 27, 2011 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't forget the crystals
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Sep 27, 2011 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahaha
{{spits up drink}}
I love you guys.
"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 27, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
It's multi-purpose
There’s joy in that
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Sep 27, 2011 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Despite my best efforts, my eyes are trying to close themselves.
I think I’ll lay down on my mattress and let my eyes do what they will. Good night, everyone!
adios ozzy
"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 27, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
#30 would mean #100, right?
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
right now, yes
"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 27, 2011 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll fold.
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's just beyond perverted
"Trying not to rec a "F**k the Giants" post is like trying not to look at boobs."
I'd rather the A's sign the corpse of Hideki Irabu for the first couple games in Japan
Instead of waiting for Matsui to heat-up mid-season
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
Never
I give you permission to make a joke about me one minute after my death….and only one minute, otherwise it would be too soon.
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Sep 27, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Zombie Toad!
Scott Hatteberg, English major.
by Englishmajor on Sep 27, 2011 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd rather she be old and fall down trying to field a groundball
and I’m Duane Kuiper
I am Ray Fosse's infatuations with Clay Wood and high-definition television.
by franks a lot on Sep 27, 2011 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
they are very good at baseball
a friend of mine was one once
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
And a woman that can play baseball/softball is 46%* hotter than one that can't.
Approximately.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 8:37 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
she is a very bright woman and does some kind of chemical engineering for work
We yet enjoy little to be envied, but endure much to be pitied.-Thomas Dudley
Looks like our old pal Octavio Dotel gets to close out the game in Houston
At least that’s what mlb.com says. I can’t see how that can be right, he can give up 8 runs in a half-inning easy. I think I saw him do it twice at the Coli.
I was at the Coliseum for his first game.
For the record, I didn’t like the Arthur “Sit Your Ass Down” Rhodes signing/ trade when it occurred. Dotel was miles better.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 8:35 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
The Giants interleague game?
Blown Save, but later won.
by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 27, 2011 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL Beltre, Napoli and Cruz go back to back to back
followed by pitching change
I like Wash
But Maddon has done more with less and in the hands down toughest division. Come on guys.
Woody: "Get you a beer, Mr. Master?"
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 8:48 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
playah
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
cuppy
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
chickie
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm eating some chips my folks pawned off on me
called Herr’s Baby Back Rib chips
they actually do taste like they came off a BBQ kinda
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Only in St. Louis
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
damn that sounds tasty
why did they give them to you? what’s wrong with them?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
too strong for them she said
I jumped all over it heehee
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
That moment (when it happened) was the moment I picked up a bat again (after 2 years) and made myself into a power hitter.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 8:55 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
so would you say you were inspired by the Greatest Yankee of All Time?
Yeah, idiots people have actually called him that.
Damn. I should have gone with Karim Garcia.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 9:00 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
you mean Ruben Sierra
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
rounding out the rear
Aaron Small
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Say it with me, Cup. Ruben RIVERA
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 9:04 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
he of bad base running?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Yankee With Most Accumulated Hits As A Yankee, yes.
YWMAHAAY
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 9:11 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Cahill with the good stuff today
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
very good
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm predicting a DP.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
I never said I was Miss Cleo.
...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.
Bah, I knew it.
My Internet won’t support the game thread and the game today. It’s being mean. Well, I’ll try to stick it out for a while.
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
You should not talk to your internet for a few days and let it figure out why you're mad.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
You should not talk to your internet for a few days and let it figure out why you're mad.
...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.
It asked me, but I just said everything was fine
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
I hope you replied with subdued hostility.
...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.
passive aggressive internet
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi cupperware!
...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.
hajitta
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
oh no, I sound like a terrorist act!
...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.
actually, it sounds like indo-mexican food
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I want some.
...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.
one coconut curry taco please
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm having spicy eggs in a basket
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
spiced by sriracha?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
nope
a green sauce and a butter hot wing sauce
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
yum
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
with a fried cheddar cheese cap on one side
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm assuming that's a delicious thing since I like most of those words
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
yup!
very!
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Is that like an egg McMuffin?
...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.
nope
take some good sour dough bread, cut 2 slices about an inch thick. Cover both sides with yogurt butter, then cut a hole in the slices. Place in pan set at medium that has been covered with butter flavored non stick spray and some roasted garlic olive oil. Fry the bread that has been filled with cheddar cheese and one egg in each slice. Cover in your favorite spices like garlic, onion, pizza seasoning, no salt seasoning and the two sauces. Cook til dark brown on first side, flip and finish to your liking of eggs
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
he makes it a lot.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
so... almost like an egg McMuffin.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
I've had it. they taste significantly better than anything mcdonalds pushes out.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm pretending to be stupid. or stupider. ;)
...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.
and I have perfected it since you had it
damn its good
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Better than an Angus mushroom and swiss?
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 9:36 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
no.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I haven't had a mcd's burger since I was about 8
and will go to my grave never having touched another
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
They made me stop being a vegetarian for a couple of years!
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
What if I buy one and peg you with it?
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
I know you won't do that
you’d just end up eating it
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I've never actually had a McDonalds hamburger.
I always got chicken nuggets as a kid, and just never tried anything else.
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
I like you more now
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
In fact, the only fast food burgers I've ever had are from In-N-Out (and Five Guys, if that counts)
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
I gummed two of them down this afternoon
Chewing is optional.
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
Well, it told me I should go out and have fun with my friends, but it's been snubbing me ever since I got back!
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
Net: "If you don't know, I'm certainly not going to tell you!"
Old Mary Tyler Moore line
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 9:13 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
I wonder what Jack Cust is up to
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
Taking care of his baby daughter
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 9:20 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
OH YEAH AWESOME TALK ABOUT MATT KEMP THANKS THAT'S JUST FUCKING PHENOMENAL.
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
pip, pip.
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
oldham, oldham.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I miss that pasty faced boy.
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
did he quit us too?
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope not.
...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.
ello moppet
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
parley?
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
um, yes?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
hi!@ [waves]
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Pig went deep again
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
really?! I lof pig.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Piggles is staying forever!!
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
lof the one you're with?
...being a role model I probably wouldn't recommend eating dirt. But at the same time, I'm not trying to be a role model. I'm just trying to eat some dirt.
he will be back
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
srsly. stoopid A's.
I WANT MY PIG, GOD DAMN IT!
I DON’T WANT A GOAT, GOD DAMN IT! I’M A COMPLIANT PIG MAN!
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
pork, it's what's for dinner
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I agree with most of what that statement is trying to express.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 9:29 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
Well, ain't Oakland a meteorological miracle: two weeks from any free agent!
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Will a Swiney do, because I think we have one of those?
Get out the time-fracture wickets, Hobbes! We're gonna play Calvinball!
Swingles?
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
When I say that, no one gets it.
Only Bloom can deliver that line. I tip my bowler.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 9:27 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
it's only because I've repeatedly said it and they don't want me going off on another thirty minute let's-quote-the-whole-Clockwork-Orange-script tangent again.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
ch-ch-ch-ch-chia
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
pet!
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions
mm-mm-mm-mm- my Sharona
...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.
Goin’ to the market now, market now
I’m the city’s biggest bologna buyer
Walkin’ down the shopping aisles, shopping aisles
Filling up my basket with Oscar Meyer
Never gonna stop, eat it up
Such a tasty snack I always eat too much, then throw up
But I’ll soon be back for my, my, my, yi, yi, woo
M-m-m-m-m-m-m-my, my, my, yi, yi, woo
M-m-m-my bologna
M-m-m-my bologna
M-m-m-my bologna
M-m-m-my bologna
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Weird.
...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.
Yankovich.
...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.
Bloom has the knack for songwriting
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 9:39 PM PDT via mobile up reply actions
There was a Taco Bell commercial back in the day where they changed it to My Tomato
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
er, mm-mm-mm-myyyyyy tomato
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I know, drk. I know.
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
by Leopold Bloom on Sep 27, 2011 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
are we still massively winning this game?
This is an invitation for CJ Wilson to go and have sex with himself.
Massively!
...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.
BOOBIES
I’m not sure, but I think we’ve got this one.
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
good call
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Sometimes I like to stick my neck out
I don't feel that I'm feeling your feelings, about these feelings that you feel.
you should go to vegas
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I scoffed when I read that post and now I'm eating crow.
...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.
Can't believe this season's almost over.
...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.
7-0 Giants. More coincidental numerage.
by player20 on Sep 27, 2011 9:41 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
Are they out of it yet?
...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.
We're so spoiled.
...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.
is it story time?
"I'll guarantee this: The A's will have a better season in 2012." - George Zimmer
by cuppingmaster on Sep 27, 2011 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
You could bake some.
...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.
errr NOW I can
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG it's the CT LOUNGE JUST FOR YOU TO KICK BACK!!!
CLICK FOR ULTIMATE RELAXATION AND INNER PEACE
"If we start getting into that sh*t, we might as well get out the plastic sheeting and have an orgy." --Gaijin Suketto
stick a fork in it
hey little girl
…want a cookie?
by ChickenStanley on Sep 27, 2011 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
lounge up, recap comin’
"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 27, 2011 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
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