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DLD, June 1 -- Did something happen yesterday?

Dear May,

Good F'n Riddance!

Love, Poppy

{passes letter around for 4700 people to add their signatures}

So... who's this "Jason" guy that's in all the stories today?

The Merc hearts Jason (better than Barroids)

Kendall, properly low key about the blast, circled the bases warily as his teammates prepared to celebrate; when he approached the dugout, they surrounded him and just screamed and screamed.

"I think the team was a little more excited than I was," Kendall said dryly. "I got the college, rah-rah greeting."

But... but... Daddy, don't you love me?

"It's exciting, but it's a business we've been in for a while," the elder Kendall said. "It's not the first time. I'm just happy for him. We didn't win; that's the bottom line. That's how we go at it."

Also, John Ryan of the Merc reports this:  "Hearty congratulations to Jason Kendall, who, at his current pace of two home runs per Olympiad, should eclipse Hank Aaron on approximately Sept. 23, 3382. But he should pick up the pace once global warming sets in."

Meanwhile, Josh Suchon's blog gives a breakdown of possible callups to replace......  someone... who got hurt Tuesday...

Give me a minute, please...









Okay.

Here, scout.com dryly recaps last night's Rivercats-51s game, and Harden's & Loaiza's performances.  On a personal note, if anyone can find anything resembling at least an "almost official" notice of whether Harden will or will not be starting in Oakland on Sunday, please post soon... I couldn't find anything...

Now, (June) you (June) all (June) have (June) a (June) lovely (June) June (June) day.  :)

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ESPN
lists Halsey as the starter on Sunday.  No mention of Harden anywhere.

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/schedules

"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 1, 2006 7:21 AM PDT   0 recs

{muttermuttermutter}
I want to get tickets tonight to see Harden on Sunday...
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 7:29 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

There is no way he reached 96mph
i read the article too, but they have to have meant 86mph...

96????

HELL YEAH LOIAZA  hahahaha

$1000 worth of liquor for Cupcakes and Swish and 'friends'. Hope it worked...

by jrwolf on Jun 1, 2006 7:47 AM PDT   0 recs

Sure it would
if he was throwing it from a train moving 25 mph.
"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 1, 2006 7:49 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

And if they were using THIS radar gun
Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Jun 1, 2006 7:54 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Turn those numbers upside down
and you have a sign from the beast!
"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 1, 2006 7:55 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

lol
Now there's no need to click my "96 mph is nothing" link, below...  ;)
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 7:55 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sorry
I'll stop whoring this picture. I just saw it that night was like... W... T... F? Luckily, I was able to get it in time. That was the last one that showed 999mph before they fixed it.
Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Jun 1, 2006 7:59 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Don't stop photo-whoring, it's funny!
That's why I pimped it...
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 8:38 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I was thinking the same thing...
but the phrase "the A's wanted to see him hit 88 mph" doesn't exactly resolve it...they wanted him to hit 88 and he did or they wanted him to hit 88 and are still wanting?

by towndunce on Jun 1, 2006 7:53 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

ah, fun with typos...
But pfffff...  96 mph is nothing...
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 7:54 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

86
Yeah I saw that and I'm guessing it meant 86, becuase it said something like they were hoping he would reach 88, and he hit 96. So the way it was worded made it seem like it should have read 86. Still 86 is better than the low 80s he was throwing at.

by Eggman on Jun 1, 2006 11:32 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Harden!
<sob>
"I think there was some resuscitating."

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2006 8:05 AM PDT   0 recs

Wait, is that a sob of distress or relief or what?
Because if there's something distressing about Rich, you need to tell me.  Concealing it will only hurt me more in the long run...
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 8:42 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Crap.
I just got back from Hawaii, and must have returned to the version of my house that sits in a parallel universe, because the Interweb says Jason Kendall hit a home run.  Sure he did, Interweb <rolls eyes>.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Jun 1, 2006 8:27 AM PDT   0 recs

Hear, hear!
The savior of mankind will soon be birthed.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jun 1, 2006 8:34 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

or something...
{turns jlaff's radar-reading picture upside down}
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 8:37 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Why should I stop what *I'm* doing?
I didn't knock her up!
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 8:39 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

{buys ultrasound machine}
{checks gonads}

Pretty sure...

Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 8:44 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Probably.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 1, 2006 9:21 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

okay, that's just extra-disgusting
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 9:24 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

the mere fact that she is pregnant is disgusting
how fat is she ging to be?
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 1, 2006 9:25 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I feel sorry for her kids. :-(
"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 1, 2006 9:30 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

this will be her second
She has a 20 year old son somewhere...
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 1, 2006 9:43 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

i wonder if it is a fake?
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 1, 2006 9:44 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It will probably have horns
since 6-6-06 is approaching.
"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 1, 2006 9:46 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

just gross me out some more
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 1, 2006 9:47 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oooo...a challenge
Don't get me started.  :-)
"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 1, 2006 9:56 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

you don't take dares?
i always take dares.
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 1, 2006 9:57 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I know.
Does Anna know where Crosby's been? Ick.

by Jennifer on Jun 1, 2006 9:28 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What's wrong with Walnut Creek?
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 9:30 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ew.
I was born in Walnut Creek.  My umbilical cord is probably still there.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jun 1, 2006 9:35 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You know...
if stretch the umbilical cord nice and tight, and tie a tin can to both ends, you can talk into one can and carry on a conversation with someone holding the other can.
"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 1, 2006 9:39 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You're the drunkenly conceived love child...
...of Bobby Crosby and Anna Nicole Smith?
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 9:40 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, he got the 'short'stop gene, didn't he?
"DeJesus walks among us now...What's next...an Esteban Deutschland three homerun game?" - franks a lot

by McFood on Jun 1, 2006 11:50 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Just about everywhere.
But I'm just guessing. Definitely not here, though.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 1, 2006 9:31 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Call Up Bocachica NOW!!!
http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/app/milb/stats/stats.jsp?t=p_pbp&did=milb&pid=150375

Send DJ down and move Swish to 1B...It has to be done!!!

Boca can play 2B and LF

While taint is everywhere and baseball is certainly no different, it's important that it be treated with open attention-Devo

by saint on Jun 1, 2006 9:03 AM PDT   0 recs

I love him!
THE APOCALYPSE IS HERE. GET ME A [censored] HORSEMAN ~Kyli

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2006 9:32 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I just like his name
And you can sing "Bocachica" to "Hallelujah," too.

Bo-cachica!
Bo-cachica!
Bo-cachica!
Bo-cachica!
Bo-ca-chi-i-i-ca!

"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 1, 2006 9:34 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Boca-chica!
I remember a game a few years ago, before he was signed with the A's, when the crowd was yelling "Boca" followed by "Chica"....similar to the Marco Scutaro game, but basehits usually followed the yells...
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 1, 2006 9:42 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bitker sighting!
And a funny one at that!
In short, Steward suspects a bitter former KNBR employee (there are many), a Bonds-hater (there are countless), someone who lost out on the Flemming play-by-play job and/or a clever mind inside the A's front office. Ho ho.

I spent seven years at KNBR. I think Bonds is a fraud, and I spent the last five years doing backup play-by-play for the A's. However, I categorically deny that I was anywhere near San Francisco on Sunday.

Steve Bitker, Alameda

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

by oblique on Jun 1, 2006 9:12 AM PDT   0 recs

It was me, actually.
ssssshhh...
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 9:30 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I suspected as much.
But then, as you know, I'm actually Ronn Owens.
I can't remember what I was going to say, but I assure you, it was brilliant!

by oblique on Jun 1, 2006 9:32 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes, Terrell's quieter brother...
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 9:39 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Boof Bonser
http://minnesota.twins.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/team/player.jsp?player_id=425818

Tonight:  Do we really face a guy who legally changed his name from John to Boof?  (Read his Biography)...

What, the nickname "Meathead" was already taken?

Come On, Oakland, Come On!

June 19th - June 21st, 2006 ** Oakland Athletics @ Colorado Rockies ** Lets Go Oak-Land!

by Colorado Fan on Jun 1, 2006 9:17 AM PDT   0 recs

Boof
How did that trade work out for the Giants? Joe Nathan, Francisco Liriano (see yesterday's Twins box score) and Boof Bonser for AJ Pierzynski.

by Eggman on Jun 1, 2006 11:33 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

96 mph?
WHAT?!
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 1, 2006 9:18 AM PDT   0 recs

I think 'he hit 96' refers to how many batsmen....
he plunked.
"DeJesus walks among us now...What's next...an Esteban Deutschland three homerun game?" - franks a lot

by McFood on Jun 1, 2006 11:55 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

OT-happy birthday Marilyn Monroe
She would've been 80 today.
"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 1, 2006 9:23 AM PDT   0 recs

loaiza
do they pitch from a higher mound in AAA??
either this is a mistake or we're finally getting a $7m a year pitcher!

"Loaiza followed and lasted 4 2/3 innings and threw his limit of 80 pitches, 52 for strikes. Loaiza allowed two earned runs on five hits, struck out four and walked one. Sacramento led 4-2 when Loaiza departed.

Loaiza went on the disabled list with a strained upper back muscle May 1. His return date likely will be determined in part by the radar-gun readings, as his fastball reached speeds up to 96 mph Wednesday. The A's wanted to see his fastball at 88 mph or higher."

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 Jun 1, 2006 9:42 AM PDT   0 recs

There is NO way....
92, maybe. 96 is not possible for him.
THE APOCALYPSE IS HERE. GET ME A [censored] HORSEMAN ~Kyli

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2006 9:43 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The Rookie
Maybe the gun was broken last night and we should get a second opinion?  Remember when the MPH was off in "The Rookie" and how far that was off.  Fiction displayed as non-fiction is a beautiful thing!
"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 1, 2006 9:50 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Thin Vegas air?
I know I can hit a golf ball far there? :-)
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 1, 2006 9:49 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm worried about Chavy's bruised wrist.
He says he can't hit a fastball.

At least Thomas is hitting, and Crosby seems like he's figured things out.

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 1, 2006 9:46 AM PDT   0 recs

shhh
Its marketing

He wants Minn to THINK he can't hit a fastball!

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 Jun 1, 2006 9:59 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

In Slusser's A's Notebook
Eric Chavez, who also left Tuesday's game, tripled in two runs in the seventh Wednesday but said he was having trouble hitting fastballs because of his bruised left hand. "I knew my only chance was offspeed pitches,'' he said.
link
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 1, 2006 9:58 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well gee, Eric...
After blabbing to the press about your struggles hitting fastballs, what kind of pitch do you suppose you'll mostly see tonight?
"The sun don't shine on the same dog's ass all the time."

-Catfish Hunter

by kaweahkaweah on Jun 1, 2006 10:02 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Seriously!
That man needs to get a press filter!
THE APOCALYPSE IS HERE. GET ME A [censored] HORSEMAN ~Kyli

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2006 10:04 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

or if he's undercaffeinated ...
... perhaps a filter press?
the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 1, 2006 10:08 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

{lassoes the wayward monkey}
{locks him in AN cage}
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 10:08 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

MONKEYBALL!!!!
Where have you BEEN?!

Jason Kendall hit a freakin' homerun and you were nowhere to be found!

THE APOCALYPSE IS HERE. GET ME A [censored] HORSEMAN ~Kyli

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2006 10:09 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

<throws monkey out of AN>
THE APOCALYPSE IS HERE. GET ME A [censored] HORSEMAN ~Kyli

by baseballgirl on Jun 1, 2006 10:11 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

monkeyball IS Kendall?
Putting the "fun" in "perfunctory"

by Poppy on Jun 1, 2006 10:12 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

<SHOCKED>
Kendall's a monkey?! I thought he was a pirate! Did he pick up the monkey on his latest treasure quest?

by Squeaky on Jun 1, 2006 10:14 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm Jason's father
the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 1, 2006 10:14 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hi, Fred.
Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jun 1, 2006 10:17 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

<secret handshake>
the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 1, 2006 10:18 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I still don't believe it
I get back into town, and not only is my entire apartment and everything in it covered in aluminum foil, and 2 feet of confetti covering the floor, and a reconstructed VW Bug is sitting with its engine running in my living room -- but then there's all this nonsense on AN about Kendall hitting a HR.

It's all a massive prank, I tells ya.

the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 1, 2006 10:13 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought
we had already established where he was.
Ooh Ahh, Sabres on the warpath

by andeux on Jun 1, 2006 10:22 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

been there, done that
the bears were hungry and the monkey looked a lot like lunch @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 1, 2006 10:37 AM PDT to parent up   0 recs

hey MB..
They add an "Out of Office" notice..go to...profile/edit...
247 games and 961 at-bats...and then mayhem

by rook on Jun 1, 2006 3:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

re: hey MB..
I am currently exiled from AN. I will respond to your post with the appropriate humorous/scatology/outrage/insight when I return, if the thread is still fresh.

In my absence, please contact salb918 to access my poo repository in his pants.

- monkeyball