DLD-7/18: Jason Windsor's Solid Debut

by greekpride08 @ Athletics Nation on Jul 17, 2006 11:59 PM PDT

Hey AN, after Jason Windsor's solid major leage debut, 5 innings pitched, 1 earned run, what are your impressions? Personally I think he pitched exceptionally well, considering he was in trouble for most of the night. His biggest blunder was his throwing error with Miguel Tejada up in the bottom of the third that eventually led to two unearned runs. Ya, it was definetelly a solid debut in my mind, and hopefully we will see some more efforts like this from our other starters. Oh ya, sorry I forgot to tell you but we lost the game, bummer.

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20060717&content_id=15611 96&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak

Windsor's father, Dave, and stepmother, Julie, traveled from Arizona to watch his debut. Windsor, who was called up from Triple-A Sacramento, walked the first batter he faced and gave up a pair of singles in the first frame to fall behind 1-0.

"My nerves were fine," Windsor said, "but I was super-amped up."

His two-out throwing error in the third inning after a swinging bunt by Miguel Tejada led to two unearned runs, but he didn't use his emotions as an excuse for the miscue.

"No," he said, "that's actually just complete stupidity. ... Just a bad throw."

Jason Windsor was solid in his debut

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Unfortunately for the A's, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim won again tonight, 10-5 over the Indians for the 12th time in the past 13 games. They are currently .5 games behind us in the AL West, and by the look of things it sure looks like they are going to pass us any day now. Their pitching has been superb, very much like ours, yet their bats always seem to come up with that one timely hit. Ofcourse I am hoping that we do win the West, but right now things look a little up for grabs.

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20060718&content_id=1562091&vkey=re cap&fext=.jsp&c_id=ana

Dustin Moseley was even better, picking up the win in his big league debut versus the Indians

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This is just a bit of good news for us A's fans: Rich Harden won't need surgery, but he wont be aloud to throw for about two weeks, which basically means that he wont be able to contribute to the club until September at the earliest. This is really depressing considering that he works so hard yet he is still so injury prone. I think everybody agrees that with Harden on our ballclub we would be a much deeper team. I know that we are still in first, but Harden brings that little boost that every team needs.

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060717&content_id=1561247& ;vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak

"Dr. Goldman has been saying that it's not an operable injury all along," said assistant general manager David Forst. "We've been going with that assumption the whole time."

Rich Harden will not be back with the A's until September at the earliest

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Now a bit of postive news: Mark Kotsay was named the AL Player of the Week for the week following the All Star break. For the week, Kotsay batted .556 (10-for-18) with three doubles and five RBIs in four games against the BoSox and helped the A's break a tie with the Texas Rangers for first place in the AL West. He had been struggling of late but he raised his batting average from .246 to .263, not bad Mark! Keep up the good work Oakland!

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060717&content_id=1561144& ;vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak

"This was an important series for us, and we played very well against a very good [Red Sox] team," Kotsay said.

Mark Kotsay won the AL Player of the Week Award for the week following the All Star Break

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I know that everybody hates the Yankees, but hear is a bit of funny news. Today A-Rod made 3, yes, three errors at third base. Pretty bad, considering that he will soon be surpassed by David Wright as New York's favorite third basemen. Oh, haha I forgot to tell ya, he also fouled off a pitch on his big toe and is scheduled to have X-rays taken on Tuesday morning. Say the toe is broken, no more A-Rod for atleast a month or two, I am not a doctor, but I am guessing that they wouldn't want to rush him back.

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060718&content_id=1562059&vkey=news_mlb &fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

"My guess would be that it's bruised, because he still played a few innings after he fouled it off," manager Joe Torre said. "I knew when he hit it off his foot, he didn't miss it."

A-Rod is going to have x-rays taken on his big toe tomorrow.

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DLD

Like five minutes after 12....?

July 11th... My.....Space?

by ohad on Jul 18, 2006 12:11 AM PDT reply actions

Hey...it IS after 12...

Tony LaRussa:"If you have the horses, you'll win. If you don't, you'll lose." Me: "We're missing some ponies!"

by baseballgirl on Jul 18, 2006 12:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Kotsay! Player of the Week?!

Why the f*** wasn't he in the lineup?!!!! He can get a day off Thurs, but instead they start douche-third-bag Chavez! Arrg!

"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jul 18, 2006 12:16 AM PDT reply actions

The what?

Are you saying that Chavez wasn't playing "fresh"?

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by louismg on Jul 18, 2006 2:05 AM PDT up reply actions

He bruised his knee crashing into the fenway fence

It was swollen. He'll be back. Don't let your Macha hatin' give you a hives.

by kvn on Jul 18, 2006 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions

at midnight

sorry? hah...

"The are only two places in this league. First place and no place." -Tom Seaver

by greekpride08 @ Athletics Nation on Jul 18, 2006 12:17 AM PDT reply actions

Hey

Your title says deput instead of debut.

I like Jason Windsor.

July 11th... My.....Space?

by ohad on Jul 18, 2006 12:21 AM PDT up reply actions

hey ohad!

the P looked like a B!

"The are only two places in this league. First place and no place." -Tom Seaver

by greekpride08 @ Athletics Nation on Jul 18, 2006 12:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Very nice link dump.

I would have no problem recommending it if the date didn't read Monday at the top on my comp.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 18, 2006 1:34 AM PDT reply actions

ok but the URL says 7/18

weird...

"The are only two places in this league. First place and no place." -Tom Seaver

by greekpride08 @ Athletics Nation on Jul 18, 2006 1:37 AM PDT up reply actions

Right after BY Greekpride

I read Monday,Jul 17.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 18, 2006 1:40 AM PDT reply actions

Dan Haren Bobbleheads on eBay Already?

eBay: Dan Haren Bobblehead

It's like going into the future!

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by louismg on Jul 18, 2006 2:06 AM PDT reply actions

He looks like he's tap-dancing

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 7:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Wow.

Even Danny's bobble looks stoned. :) Very nice.

Forget tomorrow. Let's laugh till we're dizzy.

by Squeaky on Jul 18, 2006 7:37 AM PDT up reply actions

Who the hell are you

and what have you done with cqg14?

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jul 18, 2006 7:40 AM PDT up reply actions

cg14 ran off with salb916

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions

At least it was salb918

That would be illegal.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jul 18, 2006 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions

<blink>

Would you like a n't ? They're on sale today...

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 8:25 AM PDT up reply actions

<engages in n'tpicking>

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm her evil twin.

Forget tomorrow. Let's laugh till we're dizzy.

by Squeaky on Jul 18, 2006 8:44 AM PDT up reply actions

I like Windsor

The kid has good control. Not over dominating stuff, but good control. He's young and will make some bad pitches (or throw the ball into the stands). If you look at his AAA game log, he would be brilliant for three or four games then totally get ripped up for a game. I think he'll have that same kind of track record in the bigs. He'll have two or three games where he gives up only a run or two, then he'll have the occassional 3 inning 7 earned run outing that will keep his overall numbers average.

Proudly celebrating my 20th year as an A's fan.

by bzn5150 on Jul 18, 2006 5:35 AM PDT reply actions

Agreed.

When he settled down and struck out Mora and Miggy back to back, his change-up was giving them fits.

I think they'll stay with him for a while.

"I smell like a meadow." - Yuniesky Betancourt

by Ozzz on Jul 18, 2006 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Loaiza vs Russ Ortiz tonight.

lol

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jul 18, 2006 6:47 AM PDT reply actions

It could be worse.

The Ms-Yanks game features Piniero vs. Ponson. Ugh!! On the other hand, the D-Rays and Twins will have Kazmir going up against Liriano.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jul 18, 2006 7:36 AM PDT up reply actions

Abreu update....

The Yankees have considered Abreu as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaches. But Abreu, who has a blanket no-trade clause, won't go without getting a taste of the action and could be pricing himself out of the market.

Agent Peter Greenberg said his client would not approve a trade unless his new team agrees to pick up his $16 million option for 2008. Abreu is on the books for $5.7 million more this season and $15 million for 2007.

"It's going to take something for him to agree to a trade," Greenberg said. "There was a reason he wanted that protection in his contract. There have to be accommodations."

Accomodations? How about a Holiday Inn?

http://www.thejournalnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060718/SPORTS01/607180370/1108/SPORTS01

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jul 18, 2006 7:31 AM PDT reply actions

Poll options

s/b "Ya" and "Nay"

"the poop stain on the collective AN pantalones." -ohad

by ArakSOT on Jul 18, 2006 7:39 AM PDT reply actions

not "nay"

"j/k"

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 7:56 AM PDT up reply actions

"Aye"

n/t

"the poop stain on the collective AN pantalones." -ohad

by ArakSOT on Jul 18, 2006 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions

Byrnsie

I still miss the fun:

With one long home run Monday, Eric Byrnes knocked Los Angeles out of second place and ruined a Dodger fan's nightcap. Byrnes' three-run home run into the picnic area in left center field capped a game-deciding, five-run sixth inning in the Diamondbacks' 8-3 victory, in which shortstop Stephen Drew got his first major league hit and took away two potential Dodgers hits with plays deep in the hole. It was Byrnes 13th homer of the season, the first that sent a beverage cup flying.

"The greatest part about it was that it landed in someone's beer,'' Byrnes said.

"My initial reaction was to send one of the kids in the clubhouse up there to buy them a new beer. Then I found out it was a Dodger fan.

"After I found that out . . . until she switches her jersey, I'm not buying any beers for any Dodgers fans.''

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/index.php?sty=69831

by Just Me on Jul 18, 2006 8:52 AM PDT reply actions

snerk

The whole quote was probably "Unless she switches her jersey -- preferably right in front of me -- I'm not buying her a beer."

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions

The full quote

"After I found that out...(I sent the clubhouse boy up with a video camera and %50, and had him tell her that) until she switches her jersey, I'm not buying any beers for any Dodgers fans.''

"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 Jul 18, 2006 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions

I'm not the only Niners fan here, so...

Proposal for privately-financed stadium at Candlestick. Still in pre-pre-pre-approval stages.

Wooooo, nothing like striking while the voter-approval iron is hot and the team is winning!

Oh wait...

{checks calendar}

Never mind.

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 9:26 AM PDT reply actions

From WSJ's Daily Fix - MLB's drug testing facility

Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy got a tour of the UCLA Olympic Analytical Laboratory, where athletes' urine and blood samples go to get tested. "The lab is across the street from Bed, Bath & Beyond, and is bordered on three sides by the barbed-wire-topped fence of the BMCC Body Shop," Mr. Shaughnessy writes. "Federal Express and DHL trucks arrive regularly, carrying urine samples of Olympic and NCAA athletes, NFL players, and minor league baseball players. The Department of Defense also sends its samples here, but uses only US Mail."

http://www.boston.com/sports/baseball/articles/2006/07/16/lab_is_helping_baseball_to_clean_up_its_ac t/?page=full

"Listen, my attitude is a whole lot better when we win..." Our favorite GM

by LongTimeFan on Jul 18, 2006 9:41 AM PDT reply actions

It's a good reminder

that there are always people out there whose jobs are worse than yours.

"Throwing up doesn't matter." -- Ken Macha, June 8, 2006

by Englishmajor on Jul 18, 2006 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions

Neyer chat:

Rick (Boston): Do you think Bobby Crosby will ever start hitting? Also do u think he is playing hurt right now?

SportsNation Rob Neyer: (12:56 PM ET ) I think he's hurt. Or unlucky.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jul 18, 2006 10:02 AM PDT reply actions

It's official

Neyer's drunk the institutional Kool-Aid and become a "sportswriter."

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions

No kidding!

Why do the majority of people in the baseball world think Crosby is this player just waiting to break out into his natural superstar status?

Is it seriously because of his looks? I commented on that a while ago, somewhat tongue-in-cheek, but I'm wondering if it's actually true.

Tony LaRussa:"If you have the horses, you'll win. If you don't, you'll lose." Me: "We're missing some ponies!"

by baseballgirl on Jul 18, 2006 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions

Perception = Reality for Crosby

He does look like your prototypical ballplayer... Maybe we can trade him to a team that needs a guy who looks the part, but doesn't play the part.

Perception is reality. Outside Oakland, Crosby is perceived as an asset. Trading Crosby while this perception still exists might be the best thing for this ballclub going forward.

COME ON, OAKLAND, COME ON!

by Colorado Fan on Jul 18, 2006 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions

speaking of "looks"...

(and I don't mean in the "good-looking" sense)

Ray Fosse has frequently said that Crosby "looks like a baseball player." What the hell does that mean?!

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions

It means

Ray wants to jump him. Like Kendall.

Day to day

by oblique on Jul 18, 2006 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions

LOL!

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions

Just looked at AAA stats.

As a refresher. His 2003 AAA season was quite good, OPSing .939, but still a 2-1 K/BB ratio. I guess the thought was that if he just learned to be more patient, he'd be great. Probably true, but apparently that's a pretty big if.

Who was that kid in Major League III who came unhinged on every swing?

Day to day

by oblique on Jul 18, 2006 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions

Bobby Crosby is Pedro Sarrano.

Can't hit the Curveball.

by Zonis on Jul 18, 2006 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions

We should

send him a shipment of hats for his bats :-)

Day to day

by oblique on Jul 18, 2006 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions

And a little Harold Reynolds voodoo doll

Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Jul 18, 2006 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions

Jobu unhappy.

Jobo hit fastball very much, but cannot hit curve.

"I smell like a meadow." - Yuniesky Betancourt

by Ozzz on Jul 18, 2006 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions

Is very bad to steal Jobu's rum

Is very bad

Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Jul 18, 2006 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions

up your butt! Jobu

hey bartender, Jobu needs a refill

"Apparently there's a rule that you have to be old enough to drive yourself to the induction ceremony. So obviously that's not gonna work."

by F171615 on Jul 18, 2006 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions

Jobu

or Joblanton?

Day to day

by oblique on Jul 18, 2006 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions

Maybe his bats are cold?

Hats for Bats...Keep Bats Warm....

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 18, 2006 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Well, Maybe they need a cardboard cutout of

Macha, fully clothed, but every time they lose they take an article of clothing off. They might not lose another game this year.

by theblackpearl on Jul 18, 2006 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions

<runs screaming>

omg, can we end the season on a 70-game win streak???

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 18, 2006 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions

HA HA HA!!!

HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Proudly celebrating my 20th year as an A's fan.

by bzn5150 on Jul 18, 2006 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions

No he is not

That's our favorite third baseman Eric Chavez, all I need is for Chavez to get up off the bench and say Chavvy want to bat, classic movie series.

"Talk about impressive. My point is this: Break's over."- Josiah Bartlet

by doublehustle22 on Jul 18, 2006 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Look Jobu...

...I go to you. I stick up for you. And you no help me now. I say &^%( you, Jobu, I do it myself.

Crosby, TAKE NOTES!

Tony LaRussa:"If you have the horses, you'll win. If you don't, you'll lose." Me: "We're missing some ponies!"

by baseballgirl on Jul 18, 2006 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions

I think the A's need to sacrifice

a 30-pack of Coors Light in the clubhouse.

"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 Jul 18, 2006 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions

not quite what I meant

I was speaking more to Neyer's significant tendencies to react knee-jerk by his own prejudices, to avoid actually watching any on-field action before making comments or pronouncements, and to lean toward accepting the "wisdom" of his fellow professional scribes over statistical or eyewitness evidence.

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 10:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Or

maybe they have memories that go back more than three months. "Superstar" would be a stretch (and the MVP predictions were a little ridiculous), but Crosby's OPS from last year would currently rank 7th among major league shortstops (just above Michael Young). Combine that with above-average defense and that's a damn good player.

There's also the possibility that Neyer was joking with the "just unlucky" part.

We hold these truths to be self-evident / We drink beer in bars and act irreverent - Lambchop

by andeux on Jul 18, 2006 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions

joking?

I think you'd have to posit that he was joking with his entire response for that to make sense.

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions

He probably is hurt.

It certainly looks like he dislocates his knees and shoulders every time he takes a swing!

Day to day

by oblique on Jul 18, 2006 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions

Page 2 Poll

Looks like Bobby C made their poll for biggest disappointments.

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/index

by Gene Nelsons Mullet on Jul 18, 2006 10:30 AM PDT reply actions

Wow.

Who's more disappointing, Bobby Crosby, or the Cubs?

I'm having an anti-superfans moment.

Day to day

by oblique on Jul 18, 2006 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions

LOL

"I'm having an anti-superfans moment."

I needed a laugh. :)

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions

Nice job on the link dump.

"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 Jul 18, 2006 10:47 AM PDT reply actions

Not so much on the spellcheck.

"I smell like a meadow." - Yuniesky Betancourt

by Ozzz on Jul 18, 2006 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions

The problem is he used Spillcheck instead

"the reason why hitting the ball on the "sweet spot" of the bat feels so good is that the ball is contacting at the bat at a vibrational node." - salb918

by McFood on Jul 18, 2006 11:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Better than spellchick

She's evil.

Day to day

by oblique on Jul 18, 2006 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions

Is it safe here?

The outside world is particularly unfriendly after this loss.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jul 18, 2006 10:47 AM PDT reply actions

I don't think it's safe anywhere.

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions

Nowhere is safe.

Not since monkeyball destroyed the Alternate Universe.

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions

But...

didn't you break the Alternate Universe?

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 10:53 AM PDT up reply actions

Nope. I confessed under duress.

It's definitely monkeyball's fault.

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 11:01 AM PDT up reply actions

so why was i under the impression that you

destroyed it? :)

by californiagirl on Jul 18, 2006 10:54 AM PDT up reply actions

MWAHAHAHA!

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 11:05 AM PDT up reply actions

DAMN DIRTY APE!

"the reason why hitting the ball on the "sweet spot" of the bat feels so good is that the ball is contacting at the bat at a vibrational node." - salb918

by McFood on Jul 18, 2006 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Braden back in Stockton

The Stockton Record reports that Dallas Braden will start tomorrow for the Ports.

Braden, a Stockton native and Stagg High graduate, will start for the Ports in Rancho Cucamonga on Wednesday night in the first of three expected starts. Braden is rehabbing his left (pitching) shoulder after surgery last fall to remove scar tissue wrapped around his bicep tendon. Braden said he's healthy and happy to be pitching again.
"I haven't felt this good in three years," Braden said. "I feel wonderful."
Braden made three starts in the Arizona rookie league and struck out 12 in nine innings. Braden said the organization told him they want him at Double-A Midland by Aug. 1.
...
Stockton manager Todd Steverson said Braden will be on a pitch count of 70 on Wednesday and he doesn't expect more than "three or four innings."

We hold these truths to be self-evident / We drink beer in bars and act irreverent - Lambchop

by andeux on Jul 18, 2006 10:49 AM PDT reply actions

What is this "good news" you speak of?

"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 Jul 18, 2006 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions

Addendum...

Funeral services will be held for him before he is placed back on the Active List.

The A's lead the league in dead and injured players.

"the reason why hitting the ball on the "sweet spot" of the bat feels so good is that the ball is contacting at the bat at a vibrational node." - salb918

by McFood on Jul 18, 2006 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions

Keith Law chat:

Travis (Indiana State): As a former front office man what is your reaction to the recent trash throwing tirades by Cubs fans?

SportsNation Keith Law: (1:28 PM ET ) I wish that in general MLB and its teams were more aggressive at reining in unruly fans. I suggested in Toronto that we station snipers around the ballpark, armed with tranquilizer darts. If a fan runs on the field, knock him out. The image of some nitwit fan - usually with his shirt off, always plastered - being taken out halfway to second base would scare the crap out of a lot of future nitwits. I have no idea why this wasn't implemented.

Awesome.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jul 18, 2006 10:57 AM PDT reply actions

we need a catch-and-release program

Staple RFID tags to their ears.

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions

You can't have two teams in Chicago...

...AND expect no unruly fans at ballgames.

It's like having your cake and eating it too... at Rikki Lake's table.

"I smell like a meadow." - Yuniesky Betancourt

by Ozzz on Jul 18, 2006 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions

Awesome :-)

Day to day

by oblique on Jul 18, 2006 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions

Moseley better?

I thought Windsor pitched much better than Moseley but was a bit unlucky. He should fit in well since all of our pitchers deal with no run support more often than they should. We should have put up at least 5 runs off Baltimore with all of those walks :-(

"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 18, 2006 11:32 AM PDT reply actions

Moseley was not better

5 IP, 10 Hits, 4 Runs, 2 Homeruns?

by Zonis on Jul 18, 2006 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions

"Idiot of the Year"

I keep watching the Angels every night and it's frustrating to watch them keep winning and winning. They are just hot right now.

The defense could still be their achilles heal so long as BB buys us another BB (BIG BAT).

"If you're surprised by getting the job done, that means you didn't expect it out of yourself." -Huston Street

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 18, 2006 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions

blah

Yeah it's frustrating to watch them not play good baseball but somehow still get wins (I could blame the umpires, but that won't really do any good). Especially when I watch/read about the A's and how NOTHING seems to go their way. I'm going to the game tonight and I'm obviously rooting for the Indians. GO TRIBE! and GO A'S!!!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 18, 2006 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Deanna's "Marinerds" blog

In which she compares a video game I've never heard of to a baseball game I didn't see, but somehow I feel that I can relate to it a little...

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 12:09 PM PDT reply actions

let me guess ...

... does she comapre the Nats' first post-trade game to Grand Theft Auto?

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Indeed

Jim Bowden got drunk, #!%@ed a hooker in his luxury box, and then beat an intern to death with a bat.

"I was always high on X. Obviously, that hasn't changed." -- Jake Peavy

by spal on Jul 18, 2006 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions

It was 107 degrees here yesterday.

107.

With 13% humidity.

<Sigh>

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 12:24 PM PDT reply actions

13%?

That's it? :)

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions

that's still higher than ...

... (wait for it) ... the A's chance of making the playoffs!

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions

The DRY, SCORCHING heat

almost makes me want to wish for more humidity. :-/
Where's the damn delta breeze when you need it?

I HATE the summer and winter in the valley. Freakishly hot and cold, respectively.

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Freakishly hot, yes.

Freakishly cold, no...I had a colleague in Minnesota who told me that on a particularly cold day, he bundled up his son, gave him a mug of hot water, and had him throw it up in the air outside so he could see it freeze before hitting the ground. THAT's freakishly cold.

"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 Jul 18, 2006 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Freakishly cold =

Any time the temperature drops below 70. ;)
<Shiver>

I wouldn't be able to survive in any place where it snows. I've spent 2 weeks of my life in a place where it snowed, and I almost died. Damn.

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions

It's cold in CA?

And I'd rather have a dry heat than the 65% humidity crap we have here. It's too hot/humid to do anything but sitting around in your spankies, puffing on your inhaler and eating popsicles.

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions

And that isn't code for anything.

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Sure.

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

<sits on hands>

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions

IsTHAT code for something?

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Not even the inhaler?

Because, otherwise, that's a pretty good description of my life right now.

"the poop stain on the collective AN pantalones." -ohad

by ArakSOT on Jul 18, 2006 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions

You're right.

The humidity is worse. I'd rather have the dry heat than high humidity or snow. But I still need to bitch about the heat. ;)

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions

{hugs Peninsula fog}

{beats Peninsula housing prices to a bloody, lifeless pulp}

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions

nice, 13% humidity!

i don't think it's ever been that low here. ever.

by Eric in Atlanta on Jul 18, 2006 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions

The grass is always greener on the

other side.

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions

I've lived in both...

Trust me....

90 degrees with 90% humidity = 115 degrees with 10% humidity.

I've lived in Eastern Kentucky and Las Vegas. Both types of heat suck exactly equally, for entirely different reasons. :-)

When do I get to leave this hell-hole again?

`I think every morning I wake up I'm a little dazed. For some reason, I'm used to hitting things with my head.' - Eric Byrnes - 6/25/05

by nodaclu on Jul 18, 2006 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Last night, at 1:30am....

...it was still 96 degrees here in Vegas.

I've found this to be the worst heat of all. In the Central Valley (and even back east to a lesser extent) it cools off enough at night for you to be able to recover somewhat and get ready to face the next day of heat.

In Vegas, from late May to early September, it generally only drops below 90 from about 4-7am. There's just zero relief day or night for almost 4 solid months.

Nowhere else to really drive to either to get away from it. It's about a 5 hour drive to anything more then 5 degrees cooler.

Okay, I'm done bitching...for now.

`I think every morning I wake up I'm a little dazed. For some reason, I'm used to hitting things with my head.' - Eric Byrnes - 6/25/05

by nodaclu on Jul 18, 2006 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Feel free to bitch about the weather

any day.

It's therapeutic. :)

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Jeez.

Somebody make a trade or something. Boooooring!

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jul 18, 2006 1:05 PM PDT reply actions

You want to help me glitter?

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions

<shrug>

Why the hell not. Nothing else is going right today.

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jul 18, 2006 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Man!

{searches for Alternate Alternate Universe}

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions

It's a dangerous job.

I accidentally glued my shorts to my legs last night. And I am scarred after looking for an image of a "target" on google.

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh. My. God.

Thanks for that.

Day to day

by oblique on Jul 18, 2006 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions

This thread is helping me build a to-do list...

...for days that I'm bored at home.

Trap Sim in doorless bathroom to see what he/she does...
Google for "target" image...

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions

What are you glittering?

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions

The Bobble Village...

had a group therapy session last night.

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions

I think we're all just bobbles.

Or someone's Sims.

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions

ROMANTIC bobbles

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Tiny Bobbles...

in the wine.

Make me feel happy, make me feel fine.

"the reason why hitting the ball on the "sweet spot" of the bat feels so good is that the ball is contacting at the bat at a vibrational node." - salb918

by McFood on Jul 18, 2006 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions

<chokes on bobble in wine>

I'm so not clutch.

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions

<refuses to go to work>

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions

<trades Jennifer for Chad Bradford>

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions

if you're ever really bored

Create a new house in the Sims, and then let them go to the bathroom. Then pause it and replace the doors with solid walls. Then just watch. :)

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 18, 2006 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions

<Sim Macha karate-kicks down wall>

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions

What happens...

...if you just don't build them a bathroom?

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions

They pee on the floor

And then yell at you.

"This is the best hug in the major leagues, right here!" - Swisher Pics

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Jul 18, 2006 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions

oaktoon's a Sim?!?

Kidding, 'toon, kidding ...

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions

I can use some of that right now.

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions

The Village was asked to

describe their current mental state in one word or symbol as a part of therapy.

Kotsay was first: "I just won AL Playa of the Week."

Huston: "Mr. Kotsay took my answer!"

Bobby (through protective Baltimore coating): "If Mark's hot, I guess that makes me..."

Huddy: "What he said."

Rich, Chavy, and Swish followed:

Rich: "I'm still here! WOOHOO!"

Chavy: "I'm going to play, even though my body is screaming..."

Swish: "Why is everybody always pickin' on me?"

It was a very informative session. Tears were shed. Cookies and Kool-Aid were consumed.

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

The Chavy "bobblehead" is pure genius.

"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 Jul 18, 2006 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions

LMAO.

That is so awesome. Bunnies in bubble wrap is the funniest thing ever.

<can't stop laughing>

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Jul 18, 2006 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions

ROFLMAO!

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Awesome.

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 18, 2006 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

In the 2 hours of sleep

I got last night (this morning), I had a dream that the A's made 10 errors in a game, which supposedly was the MLB record. The previous record (in my dream) was 9. I vividly remember listening to Vince Cotroneo shrieking on the radio and saying that the A's have set a dubious baseball record by committing 10 errors... in one game.
</Doom and gloom>

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 1:14 PM PDT reply actions

Has anyone heard anything about Milton?

Haven't seen any injury updates or notes, and am hoping that's a good thing.

"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 Jul 18, 2006 1:31 PM PDT reply actions

Personally

I'm going to assume the worst. So fragile this guy.

"Belliard is a pain in the ass" ~ Blez

by eamb on Jul 18, 2006 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Think he could hit Jose's knuckleball

Buck O'Neil, 94, to play in minor league all-star game

http://sports.espn.go.com/minorlbb/news/story?id=2523029

by theblackpearl on Jul 18, 2006 1:36 PM PDT reply actions

Wow.

I assume the Giants will have a scout at the game?

"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 Jul 18, 2006 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions

BWAHAHAHAHA!!!

Tony LaRussa:"If you have the horses, you'll win. If you don't, you'll lose." Me: "We're missing some ponies!"

by baseballgirl on Jul 18, 2006 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions

QOTM nom!

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 18, 2006 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions

JJ Hardy out for the year

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/press_releases/press_release.jsp?ymd=20060718&content_id=1562 490&vkey=pr_mil&fext=.jsp&c_id=mil

Can intangibles exist? Only the ones you can touch.

by salb918 on Jul 18, 2006 2:43 PM PDT reply actions

Bradley in the 3 hole

J. Kendall c
M. Kotsay cf
M. Bradley rf
E. Chavez 3b
F. Thomas dh
N. Swisher 1b
J. Payton lf
B. Crosby ss
M. Ellis 2b

B. Roberts 2b
B. Fahey lf
M. Mora 3b
M. Tejada ss
J. Conine 1b
R. Hernandez c
C. Patterson cf
K. Millar dh
N. Markakis rf

"Belliard is a pain in the ass" ~ Blez

by eamb on Jul 18, 2006 3:01 PM PDT reply actions

A healthy and sensible lineup.

It's like the Macha version of Special K.

"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 Jul 18, 2006 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions

<sprinkles fresh blueberries on lineup>

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Here, have some raspberries, too...

:P~~~~~~

:P~~~~

:P~~~~~~~~~~~~

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions

The snozzberries taste like snozzberries!

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions

He-llo!

Rookie...biyatch!

Tony LaRussa:"If you have the horses, you'll win. If you don't, you'll lose." Me: "We're missing some ponies!"

by baseballgirl on Jul 18, 2006 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Updated with carreer lines

J. Kendall c 4/20
M. Kotsay cf 5/34
M. Bradley rf 5/11 4k's 1084OPS
E. Chavez 3b 5/13 967OPS
F. Thomas dh 1/3 HR
N. Swisher 1b
J. Payton lf 5/25 HR
B. Crosby ss
M. Ellis 2b 3/6

"Belliard is a pain in the ass" ~ Blez

by eamb on Jul 18, 2006 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Career lines are irrelevant

They date back to when Ortiz had a career.

"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 Jul 18, 2006 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Touch

"Belliard is a pain in the ass" ~ Blez

by eamb on Jul 18, 2006 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions

This is the third time this week

that I've cried like a baby while watching Sportscenter. Are these "My Wish" segments making anyone else tear up or am I just a sap?

Kettlecorn! Swishercorn!

by TurnTwo on Jul 18, 2006 3:33 PM PDT reply actions

I've only seen a couple of those.

But yeah, they bring tears to my eyes too. <Sniff>

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions

I was going to post this

They are total tear jerkers. Did you see the kid go to Teddy Bruschi at the Patriots? He was adorable!

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

by batgirl on Jul 18, 2006 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Did I miss anything good (bad?).

I refuse to open any other diary.

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Jul 18, 2006 3:45 PM PDT reply actions

yeah, you missed the announcement that...

WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!!

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions

That's it?

That's pretty much a given after a loss...

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Jul 18, 2006 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions

There was an actual Press Release this time!

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Issued by Larry Davis?

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions

So we're not going to die?

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Jul 18, 2006 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions

That's what they want us to believe.

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions

we're all "day to day"

"We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?"-Beane on Big name free agents

by pbruins92 on Jul 18, 2006 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions

... for the rest of our lives.

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Nah.

You didn't miss much, Sharon. You know, just the usual. The world just came to an end. No biggie.

Good lord.

Get away from here while you can.

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions

PS:

It's your loss if you don't open any other diaries. They're giving away FREE ponies, puppies, and chocolates in those diaries. Oh yeah, and <Censored> pictures of PORN... which aren't really censored in those diaries.

"Harden isn't dead. Hatte Jr. is batting 1.000. Chavy is fine. I'm not depressed." ~ Jennifer

by AsGirl on Jul 18, 2006 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions

ponies, puppies and chocolate are gone

Her only option now is to buy 'em on eBay.

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Or pictures of an unshaven Swisher on...

stubblehub.com

or him in the whirlpool bath at

tubhub.com

or pictures of the wheels on the player's Escalades at

dubhub.com

or pictures of Chandler's third nipple on

nubbinhub.com

"the reason why hitting the ball on the "sweet spot" of the bat feels so good is that the ball is contacting at the bat at a vibrational node." - salb918

by McFood on Jul 18, 2006 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions

nubbinhub... lmao

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions

or DUIza's mugshots at ...

stebhub.com*
(*redirected from glugglughub.com)

Or an AN denizen's thoughts at

jubjubhub.com

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions

PORN!

I won't open them!

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Jul 18, 2006 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions

So the DLD is the Alternate Alternate Universe?

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes! No! 4-1/2! Q!

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought you were in jail.

Whew.

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions

lol

Nope, just getting an education at the School of Fielding Percentage and Bunnies.

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Jul 18, 2006 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Don't forget batting average.

by Jennifer on Jul 18, 2006 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions

not the School of Hard Knocks?

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Barbaro watch

Still hangin' in there.

(yes, stable...)

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 4:21 PM PDT reply actions

Time for cuteness

I don't have a link for this, because the story was emailed to me...

To fellow animal lovers...

Cubs or Pork Chops?

In a zoo in California, a mother tiger gave birth to a rare set of triplet tiger cubs. Unfortunately, due to complications in the pregnancy, the cubs were born prematurely and due to their tiny size, they died shortly after birth.

The mother tiger after recovering from the delivery, suddenly started to decline in health, although physically she was fine. The veterinarians felt that the loss of her litter had caused the tigress to fall into a depression. The doctors decided that if the tigress could surrogate another mother's cubs, perhaps she would improve.

After checking with many other zoos across the country, the depressing news was that there were no tiger cubs of the right age to introduce to the mourning mother. The veterinarians decided to try something that had never been tried in a zoo environment. Sometimes a mother of one species will take on the care of a different species. The only orphans" that could be found quickly, were a litter of weaner pigs. The zoo keepers and vets wrapped the piglets in tiger skin and placed the babies around the mother tiger.

Would they become cubs or pork chops?????????????

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 4:56 PM PDT reply actions

adorable

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Jul 18, 2006 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

<dies>

I'm a sucker for big cats.

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

So are the piglets, fortunately!

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

The picture is real, the story...not so much

http://urbanlegends.about.com/library/bl_tiger_and_piglets.htm

Those zoo that did this regularly mixes species and is also somewhat of a circus. The tiger costumes are only for show.

"the reason why hitting the ball on the "sweet spot" of the bat feels so good is that the ball is contacting at the bat at a vibrational node." - salb918

by McFood on Jul 18, 2006 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions

oh, ick. :(

And you couldn't just let me be ignorant and happy, could you?

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions

More OT--Diaries of Dogs and Cats

A Dog's Diary

7 am - Oh boy! A walk! My favorite!
8 am - Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9 am - Oh boy! The kids! My favorite!
Noon - Oh boy! The yard! My favorite!
2 pm - Oh boy! A car ride! My favorite!
3 pm - Oh boy! The kids! My favorite!
4 pm - Oh boy! Playing ball! My favorite!
6 pm - Oh boy! Welcome home Mom! My favorite!
7 pm - Oh boy! Welcome home Dad! My favorite!
8 pm - Oh boy! Dog food! My favorite!
9 pm - Oh boy! Tummy rubs on the couch! My favorite!
11 pm - Oh boy! Sleeping in my people's bed! My favorite!

A Cat's Diary

Day 183 of my captivity.

My captors continued to taunt me with bizarre little dangling objects.
They dine lavishly on fresh meat, while I am forced to eat dry cereal.
The only thing that keeps me going is the hope of escape, and the mild
satisfaction I get from clawing the furniture. Tomorrow I may eat
another house plant.

Today my attempt to kill my captors by weaving around their feet while
they were walking almost succeeded. Maybe I should try this at the top
of the stairs.

In an attempt to disgust and repulse these vile oppressors, I once
again induced myself to vomit on their favorite chair. I must try this
on their bed.

Decapitated a mouse and brought them the headless body in an attempt to
make them aware of what I am capable of, and to try to strike fear into
their hearts. They only cooed and condescended about what a good little
kitty cat I was. This is not working according to plan.

There was some sort of gathering of their accomplices. I was placed in
solitary confinement throughout the event. However, I could hear the
noise and smell the food. More important, I overheard that my
confinement was due to my powers of inducing something called
"allergies." Must learn what this is and how to use it to my advantage.

I am convinced the other captives are flunkies and maybe snitches. The
dog is routinely released and seems more than happy to return. He is
obviously a half-wit.

The bird, on the other hand, has got to be an informant. He speaks with
them regularly, and I am certain he reports my every move. Due to his
current placement in the metal room, his safety is assured. But I can
wait.

It's only a matter of time.

"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 Jul 18, 2006 5:14 PM PDT reply actions

bwahaha!

"I meant to make cookies today (real, edible, yummy, non-innuendo cookies)" ~ JLaff

by Poppy on Jul 18, 2006 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions

AWESOME.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 18, 2006 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions

That diary is a HOAX!

"the reason why hitting the ball on the "sweet spot" of the bat feels so good is that the ball is contacting at the bat at a vibrational node." - salb918

by McFood on Jul 18, 2006 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow, my dog keeps a diary?

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 18, 2006 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Windsor's "solid" debut

Given the heat and humidity in Bal'mer, wouldn't that have been Windsor's liquid debut?

And if he'd stranded all the runners he put on (thereby telling the other team that those are Nacho Runs), I guess it'd have been his gaseous debut.

And if I had watched it on my brand-new wall-size $20,000 tv, it'd have been his plasma debut.

Honey, this is not my first rodeo. I live in Missouri. -- Jennifer @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 18, 2006 5:39 PM PDT reply actions

And if the heat...

...had caused him to feel strange, and begin admitting and stranding runners immediately after a solid start (by diverting his base anger and frustration at allowing runners into heigtened concentration which helped him strand them, a result much more acceptable to his teammates and A's fans), it might have been a sublimated debut.

"I was always high on X. Obviously, that hasn't changed." -- Jake Peavy

by spal on Jul 18, 2006 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow, that was a long way to go...

for not much of a payoff. Thanks for the effort, though! :)

"the reason why hitting the ball on the "sweet spot" of the bat feels so good is that the ball is contacting at the bat at a vibrational node." - salb918

by McFood on Jul 19, 2006 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions

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