Link Dump 4/21: Blah

by Sharon on Apr 21, 2006 9:30 AM PDT

That's how I feel right now. No, it's not because the A's lost yesterday. I just found out the game is not available on EI. <sobs>

DAN MEYER UPDATE
Pitching against Tacoma last night, Meyer recorded this line: 6 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 0 BB, 4 K, 1 HR

He's getting better, it seems. Let's hope this continues.

In case anyone missed the link in the game thread: 'Sesame Street' among pregame viewing for youthful A's.

Frank Thomas, a 16-year veteran, knew he was joining a young team when he signed a free-agent contract with the A's in the offseason.

Just how young was in evidence on the huge flat-screen TV at the back of the clubhouse Thursday morning before batting practice. The program being shown was "Sesame Street."

None of the players seemed particularly glued to the show, but second baseman Mark Ellis had clearly been paying attention. Asked if he knew what the number of the day was, he immediately went into a spot-on impression of Count Von Count.

"Two. Ah-ah-ah," Ellis said. "He's been doing that since I was a kid."

I heart this team. Even when they lose.

Sorry for the shortage of links. I don't really want to read about yesterday's game or how Street's arm fell off, but I can't live without a link dump.

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Could we be seeing Howie Kendrick or Kendry Morales soon?

The Angels appear close to deciding on a disabled-list assignment for either Tim Salmon or Juan Rivera."

Salmon last played Sunday, leaving the game in the fourth inning because of a strained right groin. He was said to be available to pinch hit in the just-completed series against the Twins, but never was used.

Rivera was scratched from the lineup before Monday's game when he suffered a strain in his left rib cage while in the batting cage. Although Rivera was expected to take batting practice at Minnesota, he never picked up a bat.

Howie Kendrick and Kendry Morales are the logical choices to be recalled if somebody goes on the disabled list. Kendrick opened the season at Triple-A Salt Lake on an 11-game hitting streak and was batting .386 (22for57) with two home runs and 13 RBIs through Wednesday's games. Morales was batting .235 through Wednesday with a home run and five RBIs.

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 21, 2006 9:35 AM PDT reply actions

Not as worried about Morales

Dallas McPherson comes to mind there.

But Kendrick seems like the real deal. Batting average may mean relatively little, but when you consistently hit above .360 at every level, you're legit. Even if that translates to a .320 average in the bigs, the dude's gonna be dangerous. Perhaps more of a sure thing than Brandon Wood, even.

by Crosbino on Apr 21, 2006 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions

McNotFearsome

dallas isn't going anywhere until he can prove he can do something besides strike out.

by yeswecan @ Athletics Nation on Apr 21, 2006 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions

or Curtis Pride

according to the LA Times, Pride is also an option:

http://www.latimes.com/sports/baseball/mlb/angels/la-sp-angrep21apr21,1,300370.story?coll=la-headlin es-sports-mlb-angels&ctrack=1&cset=true

he's an outfielder, and he's batting .368 at the Auto Club.

by yeswecan @ Athletics Nation on Apr 21, 2006 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Pride.

Ol' reliable Pride. If Beane called up a AAAA journeyman instead of a prospect, we'd praise him for keeping the clock from starting. If Stoneman does it, we'll tear him apart.

Such is life on SBNation.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Do the folks over on EI

know RICH HARDEN is starting tonight?

How did they know I liked crackers?

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2006 9:38 AM PDT reply actions

I don't think it's on FSN.

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 21, 2006 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions

it's being televised in the Bay Area

channel 36 (cable 6)

by OaklandSi on Apr 21, 2006 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions

The even better news ( for us Sacramento fans)

is that is is also going to be on KMAX 31 tonight. YEAHHHHHHHH

by theblackpearl on Apr 21, 2006 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions

Suh-weet!!!

That's excellent news.

"Put a Milo on him." -Billy Beane

by kaweahkaweah on Apr 21, 2006 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions

It's about time they

carry a game.

"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Apr 21, 2006 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions

lucky

I'll be in SoCal this weekend, watching with <gulp> Angels fans...

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 21, 2006 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions

It's a conspiracy!

FSN southwest has finally decided that north county san diego is local for the Angels, we have seen every series until now. The A's play the Angels and NO FSN!

while I'm GM, I'd get the black uniform tops back into the mix, make high socks mandatory and add a beer tap in the press box-Mychael Urban

by jb on Apr 21, 2006 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah.

I noticed this on my schedule. Both teams have it on "local" channels. Bitches.

I'll just have to listen to Korach. Three... Two... One.

How did they know I liked crackers?

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2006 9:42 AM PDT up reply actions

geewilikers

<thud>

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 21, 2006 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions

LOL!

I knew that was going to be your signature this week!

My (nay, the) response: "Oh yeah? Jerk. Jerk. Jerk! Jerk! Jerk!"

"There was talk about getting a big name manager. Casey Stengel, guys like that. But they were all dead." --Mark Kotsay

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2006 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions

I already have my next sig picked out...

It's from "My New Suit"

I loved the scene with Dan, Eliot, and Keith, where Keith says something about Eliot asking before they do stuff like this. Then starts stretching before heading to the bedroom. <dies>

Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2006 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Channel 13 for the So Cal folks.

Im sure I wont throw too many things listening to Phys and the Hud Dog.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 21, 2006 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions

i'm sure i will

i can't stand those guys. every time Sparky the Dog talks about his time in the japanese leages, all of us at HH have to drink.

by yeswecan @ Athletics Nation on Apr 21, 2006 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions

That explains sooo

much about your game threads. Now if only I understood "Panther."

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions

haha, nice one

we might not be able to dissect every stat during the game, and we might have lives outside of baseball fandom (thus preventing some of us from posting ad infinitum in game threads), but we can certainly create our own rally cries. why? because we care about our angels.

if you've followed our threads at all, you should be able to figure out what Panther is and what it is not. for example:

the angels' solid victory yesterday after embarrassing themselves on wednesday = Panther

Justin Duchscherer's blown save yesterday = Lame

by yeswecan @ Athletics Nation on Apr 21, 2006 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions

I should probably have put a

":)" to indicate that what I said was in good humor.

Anyway, our game threads are pretty ridiculous, too.

Let me get this straight: Scott Spezio, Oakland A = lame; Scott Spezio, Angel = panther.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions

all good humor here, too :)

yes, it turned out that spiezio was lame as an A, but ended up being a M-F'in PANTHER as an angel, particularly in 2002 WS game 6, which every angel fan will remember forever. THAT HR is the epitome of Panther.

by yeswecan @ Athletics Nation on Apr 21, 2006 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Is it because...

you guys are the only remaining memebers of the Pantera Fan Club?

"I think the Coliseum is... comfy. Not state-of-the-art, not trendy, not chic, just comfy. It matches my wardrobe." - poppy

by McFood on Apr 21, 2006 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions

panther

isn't that a reference to a germs song?

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

by xbhaskarx on Apr 21, 2006 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions

yes

it began as such, and then it sort of took on a life of its own. we like punk rock at HH.

by yeswecan @ Athletics Nation on Apr 21, 2006 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions

In high thcool, a panther...

wath the athole who would knock my glatheth off, break my abacuth, then pull down my panth.

Butter Pecan

by Ice Cream on Apr 21, 2006 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

When they say Huston will be out until

at least Friday, do they mean TODAY or NEXT Friday? <Shudder>

"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Apr 21, 2006 9:44 AM PDT reply actions

They say today.

But what they really mean is Friday, June 23.

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 21, 2006 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions

<Hyper ventilating>

"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Apr 21, 2006 9:51 AM PDT up reply actions

Didn't you get the email?

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions

h8R

"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Apr 21, 2006 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions

lol

<3 ;)

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Wait... did you really e-mail me?

;)

"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Apr 21, 2006 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions

oh great, now I feel pressure to email you

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions

Pressure?

I bet you'll choke. <Snicker>

"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Apr 21, 2006 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Absolutely

I have no heart, guts, grit, stuff, intangibles or... uh... gallbladder.

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Please tell me you were kidding

about the gallbladder. :-/

It is an accessory organ of the digestive system, but still...

"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Apr 21, 2006 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions

No, I actually don't have a gallbladder

I'm not real big on accessorizing... but I do still have my appendix... ;)

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions

You don't need any of those things

as long as you've got your roots, stem, petals, pistil...

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on Apr 21, 2006 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Moxie, don't forget moxie...

Butter Pecan

by Ice Cream on Apr 21, 2006 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions

That's right.

My moxie ran off with my chutzpah.

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions

"Chutzie!"

...starring a 69-year-old Dustin Hoffman as an unemployed actor who dons a baseball uniform and, through sheer determinationa and pluck, lands a job as centerfielder for the Los Angles Angels of Anaheim.

Butter Pecan

by Ice Cream on Apr 21, 2006 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions

I did!

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 21, 2006 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Got it.

"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Apr 21, 2006 10:17 AM PDT up reply actions

Trumpet Guy gets some well-earned pub

Today's edition of the Oakland Tribune gives a shout out to Trumpet Guy. A nice piece, by Brenda Payton no less, cites Trumpet Guy Stephen Saxon's work, including the perfect "We Shall Overcome" rendition which accompanied John Rocker's appearance some years back.

Defeat d'Anaheim!

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 21, 2006 9:44 AM PDT reply actions

I LOVE Trumpet Guy

If you've noticed the Trumpet Guy sounds pretty good, there's a reason. He's a musician...

Oh, DAMN! That explains a lot!

{stops bringing husband's cello to games}

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions

If you're gonna dump it, dump it with a trumpet...

I'm glad you posted that link, FSU. I've met Stephen Saxon and seen him perform in his a capella group, Clockwork. (I actually sang on stage with him and more than a hundred other a capella singers in Jan. of 2005 in a benefit concert for Tsunami Relief.) They're fantastic. He's a helluva nice guy and has the richest, deepest bass voice I've ever heard. Happy to know he's Trumpet Guy.

Butter Pecan

by Ice Cream on Apr 21, 2006 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions

I think you've said enough...

You'd butter pe can it.

"I think the Coliseum is... comfy. Not state-of-the-art, not trendy, not chic, just comfy. It matches my wardrobe." - poppy

by McFood on Apr 21, 2006 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions

funny

last weekend I was watching the A's / Texas series and had to watch the Rangers broadcast for the Friday night game. They were loving the trumpet guy and comparing him to Kevin Millwood. They really did look like each other.

Bill Stoneman is about to be offered three seasons of a right-handed version of Vladimir Guerrero - Rev Halofan

by pickinmachine on Apr 21, 2006 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions

Voice of the River Cats

Here's an article in yesterday's Sacramento Bee about Johnny Doskow, the voice of the RiverCats.

"I made one of the final cuts, but ... " But the A's instead hired Vince Cotroneo to work with Ken Korach - Cotroneo a big-league veteran of 13 seasons.

So Doskow continues to wait, though it could be argued that he knows as much about baseball as anyone in the big leagues today.

(use www.bugmenot.com if you don't want to register)

Nothing says fun like Premium Meat!

by lurkerD on Apr 21, 2006 9:58 AM PDT reply actions

Old, but I hadn't seen it before

Hideki Matsui as a pimp.

I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on Apr 21, 2006 10:04 AM PDT reply actions

Did you know...

he hits his pitches?

Bastard.

Butter Pecan

by Ice Cream on Apr 21, 2006 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions

Nice Quote About Harden

From a rival advance scout as quoted in Sports Illustrated:

"Don't even bother sitting on his splitter or his changeup, because even if you do, you won't hit it. Try to hit his fastball. Emphasis on try."

"Young, cheap and talented is the best way to go through life, son." --Dean Beane

by dylantravis on Apr 21, 2006 10:06 AM PDT reply actions

boooooo!

mulder said:

People tell me, "You're going to love it in St. Louis." I never imagined how unbelievable the fan support is here. They show up. It could be 98 degrees, the humidity is unbelievable and they show up. And every road city. When I was with Oakland, there would be 20 A's fans, and you'd go, "Cool. There's a lot of people here." Now there's thousands of Cardinals fans at every game on the road.

by gotgreen on Apr 21, 2006 10:16 AM PDT reply actions

that's not the first time he's said that...

{throws BobbleMulder into fireplace}

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions

Mulder was my least favorite

of the Big 3.

I loved him, but to me, Huddy and Z > Mulder.
Maybe I'm being over sensitive (as usual) but that comment hurts. :(

"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Apr 21, 2006 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm glad he likes Missouri...

... 'cause I sure as hell don't.

How did they know I liked crackers?

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2006 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Haven't been to Missouri...

...but being in Illinois right now, I can't wait to get out of Central Time and back to Pacific.

by sarchasmic on Apr 21, 2006 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions

I liked the St. Louis side of Mo, better than the

side of it. Which side are you on Jennifer?

by theblackpearl on Apr 21, 2006 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions

The "other" side.

How did they know I liked crackers?

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2006 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions

st. louis

Agree with you there! St. Louis has nothing on Oakland, they might have more fans but that's because going to a baseball game is the only thing to do in this city.

by holy toledo on Apr 21, 2006 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Mulder can't count.

Sad, really.

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 21, 2006 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Maybe he really likes

Yakov Smirnoff.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions

Should be replied

to Jennifer's comment.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions

Boy, did I feel stupid!

I stared at my post and your post for ages trying to figure it out.

Thanks, Sal. :)

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 21, 2006 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions

In Soviet Union, stupid feels you!

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Stupid feels you?

Sounds like going to visit a none-too-bright uncle.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions

so... when did I tell you about Uncle Yuri?

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions

...by email?

Why is everyone throwing chairs? -KendallGurl18

by ArakSOT on Apr 21, 2006 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions

and I cc'd you...

ssssshhh...

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions

What a Country!!!!1

by theblackpearl on Apr 21, 2006 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions

20

Seriously?

How did they know I liked crackers?

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2006 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

Ellis can teach him...

"One. Ah-ah-ah. Two. Ah-ah-ah. Three. Ah-ah-ah..."

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 21, 2006 10:51 AM PDT up reply actions

lol

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 21, 2006 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Maybe he can count to 10

As in...the number of runs he allowed in a very crucial-to-getting-to-the-playoffs kind of way.

One run!
Two runs!
Three....

How's that, Mulder?

/hate

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 21, 2006 11:15 AM PDT up reply actions

Put her on the board!

YES!

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on Apr 21, 2006 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Mulder can kiss my

born-raised-educated-in-East-Bay-but-now-shelling-out-mondo-cash-to-watch-A's-in-Fenway-dedicated ass

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions

I know a girl who dated Mulder

She said after while she couldn't stand him and that he was way too into himself.

"...His energy, preparation, his thoroughness, his word choice---he is without peer." Greg Papa on Bill King

by westsideclubbin on Apr 21, 2006 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions

It took her....

"after a while" to find that out? ;)

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 21, 2006 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions

RAWR.

Dude. How unnecessary is that? It's one thing to say, "Yo, the fans here are awesome, it's great to have such an awesome crowd around, they're quite nice". No need to bring Oakland into the equation. Damn, so f'ing unnecessary. Is it really that hard to not SUCK when talking to the press? I really don't understand the need to insult the people who spent significant time and money supporting him. Arg.

Dear Mulder,

Go to hell.

And I hope Zito's still ignoring your text messages, you hater.

Hudson fo' life,
K.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Apr 21, 2006 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions

seriously

mulder should learn a thing or two from huddy.

by gotgreen on Apr 21, 2006 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, like the name

of Huddy's barber

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions

or his sparring partner and fight doctor

Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2006 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Or his lat medication.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions

or his llama medication

Tim Hudson really knew how to medicate a llama.

Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2006 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions

huddy <3

rrrrramon kinda looks like swisher here!

by gotgreen on Apr 21, 2006 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions

and Huddy looks eerily like Harden!

Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2006 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I was thinking the same thing.

Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2006 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions

That is hella creepy.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Apr 21, 2006 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought Keith Ginter started catching!

Remember Keith Ginter??

Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2006 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions

i finnally repressed Ginter

and now you gio and remind me of him. More therapy for me.
I Hate you

Gabba Gabba A's?

by pbruins92 on Apr 21, 2006 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Goddamit

Ramon should be blocking the plate.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Ramon = soft

"I think the Coliseum is... comfy. Not state-of-the-art, not trendy, not chic, just comfy. It matches my wardrobe." - poppy

by McFood on Apr 21, 2006 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions

And delightfully squishy!

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Apr 21, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Can I cosign that letter?

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions

cos(letter)?

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions

{whips out scientific calculator}

Which reminds me... my husband's parents gave us a graphing calculator as a wedding gift. Whee.

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Lame.

Slide rule would have been hotter.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions

You're just jealous.

There is a limit to an intelligent person's enjoyment of the irony of being regarded as an imbecile by fools. And it is soon reached. -Wm. Gerhardie

by andeux on Apr 21, 2006 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions

That's not true!

Now that you've met me in the flesh, you know that I already own three graphing calculators, and that I keep one in my breast pocket, one attached to my belt, and the other in my hand.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions

True

Not to mention the one on the dashboard of your car.

There is a limit to an intelligent person's enjoyment of the irony of being regarded as an imbecile by fools. And it is soon reached. -Wm. Gerhardie

by andeux on Apr 21, 2006 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Abacusi rule!

"I think the Coliseum is... comfy. Not state-of-the-art, not trendy, not chic, just comfy. It matches my wardrobe." - poppy

by McFood on Apr 21, 2006 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Very hot

Are you wearing them now?

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions

It's all I'm wearing.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions

If they're all you're wearing

then "breast pocket" takes on a whole new meaning.

by green star oakland on Apr 21, 2006 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Alien, where are you??

And most importantly, where is the GOG? I freaked out last Friday when I didn't see one. I was busy all day and didn't get a chance to log in on AN until Fri afternoon. I looked for the GOG but couldn't find it. I almost had a panic attack. EEK.

"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Apr 21, 2006 11:01 AM PDT reply actions

panicking Patty!

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Peppermint Patty!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 21, 2006 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Paddy Wagon!

How did they know I liked crackers?

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2006 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Patty cake

Mmmmm, cupcakes.

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on Apr 21, 2006 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions

What's Irish and sits on the lawn?

Patty O'Furniture.

"I think the Coliseum is... comfy. Not state-of-the-art, not trendy, not chic, just comfy. It matches my wardrobe." - poppy

by McFood on Apr 21, 2006 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions

I once saw a drag show with a drag queen

named Patty O'Furniture.

"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King

by batgirl on Apr 21, 2006 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I sense a strange story you're not telling us

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm gonna drive down to my parents and purchase

the game on mlbtv. 45 miles south, they're out of market, but here nope, even though I'm 200 miles away, I'm still in market.

Frank Thomas is big.

by robber23 on Apr 21, 2006 11:11 AM PDT reply actions

not really a big deal

Yesterday I was reading news on MSNBC and saw a picture of Chavvy trying to make a catch on first base line. I thought it was a cool picture, so I clicked on MSNBC sports home page. Look at the links on the left. They have NBA, MLB, BARRY BONDS, NFL, NHL etc.

Cmon they put an entire page dedicated to Bonds. Give me a break.

Bill Stoneman is about to be offered three seasons of a right-handed version of Vladimir Guerrero - Rev Halofan

by pickinmachine on Apr 21, 2006 11:36 AM PDT reply actions

What was Chavy doing playing 1st base?

Sig Mojo worked in Spring Training... so... *MaEl LuvR!*

by Poppy on Apr 21, 2006 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions

haha

good question!

Bill Stoneman is about to be offered three seasons of a right-handed version of Vladimir Guerrero - Rev Halofan

by pickinmachine on Apr 21, 2006 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions

He then repeated the Kotsay quote talking to DJ

How much ground do I have to cover out here.

by theblackpearl on Apr 21, 2006 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions

Kielty back to Sacramento

Chad Gaudin has been called up.

by OaklandA23 on Apr 21, 2006 3:09 PM PDT reply actions

Kielty DFA in

5...4...3...2...

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 21, 2006 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions

that's a lot of salary to eat

Question: has Beane ever DFA'ed someone making significantly above league-minimum? I can't recall it happening, but folks with better memories than mine should correct me if I'm wrong.

Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2006 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions

sure

Ginter was DFA'd this winter, but is still in the organization (and making major league money) as a minor league player. I think Karros was DFA'd and given his unconditional release.

There is a limit to an intelligent person's enjoyment of the irony of being regarded as an imbecile by fools. And it is soon reached. -Wm. Gerhardie

by andeux on Apr 21, 2006 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions

"unconditional release"

In my experience, that usually does cost extra.

Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2006 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions

If his hair is still long, it will make for a...

hippy ending.

"I think the Coliseum is... comfy. Not state-of-the-art, not trendy, not chic, just comfy. It matches my wardrobe." - poppy

by McFood on Apr 21, 2006 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions

jim bowden mug shot

http://www.deadspin.com/sports/baseball/the-dueling-bowden-mug-shots-168507.php

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

by xbhaskarx on Apr 21, 2006 3:38 PM PDT reply actions

Not happy.

Jimmy "The Shullacker" Shull blew out his elbow. Tommy John surgery on the horizon.

This after he struck out 11 in 6.1 IP in his High-A debut. There is truly no God.

Don't you miss the days of martinis and greenies?

by Ozzz on Apr 21, 2006 5:22 PM PDT reply actions

That's terrible news.

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 21, 2006 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Did anyone notice,

that the ad on the left says "Test your true grit."?

I found that pretty funny. I bet Erstad would score high on that.

Damn! Street is so imposing, he even causes the earth itself to freeze in fear! - monkeyball

by Jjjsixsix on Apr 21, 2006 8:11 PM PDT reply actions

All i have to say is

Scofield: Can I trust you?
Tweener: Ay dog, i'm as straight as they come!
Scofield: No, i mean, can i really trust you?

I'm so updated, i've seen Episode 19 of "Prison Break", despite the fact that it hasn't aired yet. THAT PLEASURES OF DOWNLOADING. THANK YOU BITCOMET. THANK YOU SO MUCH. I downloaded it because it was titled episode 18, turns out it was 19 :)

And since i always see "Lost" after you guys and read comments about it in the DLD by accident, it's time for payback. That up there was a little snippet from EP 19. :) Hehehe.

P.S. I hope it still hasn't aired, because i might look like an ass.

www.hasidicreggae.com Check out Matisyahu. "I wanna be close to you, yes i'm so hungry. You're like water for my soul when it gets thirsty."

by ohad on Apr 22, 2006 8:46 AM PDT reply actions