Weekend DLD 9/30/06-10/1/06: Stunted Cards

by oblique on Sep 30, 2006 1:57 PM PDT

After having leaned heavily on AN through a season of ups and downs, I'm finally posting my first DLD, taking advantage of the fact that a huge portion of AN is in Anaheim this weekend getting ready for some serious card stunts tonight!

Speaking of stunted Cards, the St. Louis Cardinals are once again the favorites to win the NL Central after rallying from being down 2-0 with three runs in the bottom of the eighth (on a Spiezio 3-run triple, of all things). In our own Central division, the Twins are afraid of the A's, and today resorted to throwing a game against a Chicago White Sox team that attempted to exclude from the line up anyone capable of hitting a home run. The Tigers, meanwhile, would rather feel like the rest of the division, Twins included, is just standing in their shadows.

In today's Chronicle, Susan Slusser admits having been opposed to the trade for Milton Bradley, but thinks it looks better now that she's seen him naked.

"I want to be in a position...where I can have an impact..." Bradley said. "I wasn't swinging...like I was capable of doing...I started swinging it. I've always been able to adapt and...have some speed..., do all those...things."

In Hollister, they feel that the A's have a compelling story.

Joe Morgan hearts someone named Ken Mocha.

And we are all lemur conkers.

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korean cartoons

they were discussing this "most shovel player" one on mccovey chronicles:
http://news.naver.com/sports/index.nhn?category=mlb&menu=cartoon&mode=view&seq=298&o ffice_id=223&article_id=0000000144

more...
alds:
http://news.naver.com/sports/index.nhn?category=mlb&menu=cartoon&mode=view&seq=299&o ffice_id=223&article_id=0000000145
zito:
http://news.naver.com/sports/index.nhn?category=mlb&menu=cartoon&mode=view&seq=294&o ffice_id=223&article_id=0000000140
former a's redman and hudson:
http://news.naver.com/sports/index.nhn?category=mlb&menu=cartoon&mode=view&seq=282&o ffice_id=223&article_id=0000000137
aj as scarface?:
http://news.naver.com/sports/index.nhn?category=mlb&menu=cartoon&mode=view&seq=265&o ffice_id=223&article_id=0000000133

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 Sep 30, 2006 2:27 PM PDT reply actions

Holy crap!

The "Yankees As Bullets In Gun To Some Guys Head With Trembling Trigger Finger" one was profoundly disturbing. I don't think I want to know the translation.

"You can throw your cocks if I don't care!" - Iggy Pop

by AlamedaAphid on Sep 30, 2006 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Pedro is having rotator cuff surgery

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-mets-martinezsurgery&prov=ap&type=lgns

He's expected to be out until June.

"We did it, finally."

by Jennifer on Sep 30, 2006 2:42 PM PDT reply actions

Is it true that Perez broke his finger

and will be out for the post season?

Who will they replace him with? Bocachica?

by Zonis on Sep 30, 2006 2:53 PM PDT reply actions

True!

In the notes. Looks like Boca's the favorite.

Certum est quod certum reddi potest.

by oblique on Sep 30, 2006 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions

yup, perez is done

looks like the A's want jimenez as the backup infielder and bocachica will be in the pinch running role.

link

by gotgreen on Sep 30, 2006 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Bocachica and Jimenez

are mentioned as the possible replacements.

by AsGirl on Sep 30, 2006 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions

<Refreshes page>

by AsGirl on Sep 30, 2006 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Jimenez

is already replacing Bobby Crosby.

by Zonis on Sep 30, 2006 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions

<crocodile tears>

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 Sep 30, 2006 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions

from ESPN's 2006 season in review

one of the quotes of the year:

* From A's pitcher Brad Halsey -- the answer to the trivia question, "Who gave up Barry Bonds' 714th home run?" -- when he was asked afterward if there was any difference between the special commemorative "Bonds Balls" and the baseballs he was throwing to everyone else: "The only real difference is that there's a picture of Barry on the ball, and if you look in his eye, he winks at you."

link

by gotgreen on Sep 30, 2006 2:59 PM PDT reply actions

Frank Robinson out as Nationals' manager.

Link.

by AsGirl on Sep 30, 2006 3:04 PM PDT reply actions

Does Perez's injury make us weaker

or stronger?

by Zonis on Sep 30, 2006 3:10 PM PDT reply actions

I dunno.

But it can't make Perez any worse.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Sep 30, 2006 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions

foulke considering retirement

``My contract status, right now, I could care less about it," said Foulke hours before throwing a scoreless eighth inning in the Red Sox' 4-3 victory over the Orioles last night. ``I might retire. I don't know. It's a big option. If I can't have fun playing this game, if I don't have the motivation to prepare, you know, as far as strength and training and all that. I'm not going to be a middle bullpen, 5 ERA guy. Either I can come back and be a dominant pitcher, or I'll take it to the house."

link

by gotgreen on Sep 30, 2006 3:14 PM PDT reply actions

Noooo

Keep sucking and taking their money.

by mikeA on Sep 30, 2006 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I bet he'll vest the option

then pull a mo vaugn.

by Zonis on Sep 30, 2006 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions

i was just about to post the same thing

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 Sep 30, 2006 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Ummm... 9/31?

Really? A DLD that covers September 31st? OK.

More ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/ | Archive

by louismg on Sep 30, 2006 3:19 PM PDT reply actions

Anything is possible on AN.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Sep 30, 2006 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I have no idea what you two are talking about.

Erm, I mean, "fixed!"

Certum est quod certum reddi potest.

by oblique on Sep 30, 2006 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions

dodgers are going to the playoffs.

so are the padres!

by gotgreen on Sep 30, 2006 3:45 PM PDT reply actions

passan's awards

thomas comeback player, crosby most injured.
no GGs for chavez or ellis...

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news;_ylt=Ak9fn_ge_yqXP5Saw4r4L0ARvLYF?slug=jp-awards092806&prov=yho o&type=lgns

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 Sep 30, 2006 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

he's out of his mind...

How Chavvy wouldn't be a lock.. I'm not sure. Unless someone does something crazy like vote for A-Rod to pollute the ballots or something.

I mean, who would do that???

Like Lazarus, the A's offense has awakened from the dead!!- Bill King

by Floridafan on Sep 30, 2006 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe they used confusing butterfly ballots

and Pat Buchanan will win the Gold Golve.

The Green and Golden Road to Unlimited Devotion

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Sep 30, 2006 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Two things:

1st: Let's enjoy the very good karma of our very best player (King Dick) getting healthy in the same short timespan that our very worst player (AP) breaks a phalange on his throwing hand. 2nd: The Onion had the gall to make fun of Frank Thomas! Even though I read The Onion and like it, I have to say they are ass-hats for making fun of FFT.

"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 30, 2006 6:25 PM PDT reply actions

Gwen Knapp of the Chronicle

assesses the A's postseason chances.

And also gives props to Macha.

Ken Macha's managerial authority rose a few more notches when he locked Bradley in a full-body embrace during a dispute with the home-plate umpire last week. Bradley tried to move, and Macha just clamped down harder. It was an impressive display.

On Sunday, Minaya ticked off a list of candidates to join the rotation, and for once this season, none of them was Jose Lima.

by rfloh on Oct 1, 2006 9:31 AM PDT reply actions

Division Series game times announced

MLB Press Release

Game 1: Tue. at 1 p.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Pacific
Game 2: Wed. at 1 p.m. Eastern/10 a.m. Pacific
Game 3: Fri. at 4 p.m. Eastern/1 p.m. Pacific
Games 4 and 5 TBA

All on ESPN

by cynthia2003 on Oct 1, 2006 9:55 AM PDT reply actions