ANtics - Episode I: Focus on Fundamentals
[EDITOR'S NOTE - I had been looking for a little while for someone to do something like Sunday comics here on AN. Thankfully, the talented Mr. Louis Gray stepped up recently and offered his services. I knew from his past Byrnes' comics that he had a knack for this stuff. So, from now on, every Sunday, LG will be offering ANtics, or our version of the Sunday funnies. Enjoy, folks! - Blez]
The 2005 Oakland A's are a young team, but their recent success has many people shaking their heads! How did they get to be SO good, SO fast? It's simple, really, and the answer may surprise you - a frenetic fanatacism for focused fundamentals. (Say that fifty-five times fast)
In this week's ANtics, some of the A's young stars, from Crosby and Swisher to Harden and Kielty, offer their own in-game lessons to serve as examples for other up-and-coming future Athletics.
Daric Barton? Kurt Suzuki? Are you paying attention?

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lol
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 24, 2005 2:47 PM PDT 0 recs
did you see those crazy kielty photos
you need to do a whole series on kielty.
anyone have photos of that time he was looking through crosby's hair for bugs like a chimp?
the crosby green and gold smiley face headband from today was pretty sweet, too...
by xbhaskarx on Jul 24, 2005 2:50 PM PDT 0 recs
2nd
by rookieoftheyear on
Jul 24, 2005 3:07 PM PDT
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I love AN
YAY!
by Athletics fan and runner on Jul 24, 2005 2:53 PM PDT 0 recs
Very nice
by Dan_Honolulu on Jul 24, 2005 3:05 PM PDT 0 recs
whoa
congrats, louismg, your comics are really good, that smug beane photo from byrnes III was quite amusing.
by xbhaskarx on Jul 24, 2005 3:07 PM PDT 0 recs
Thanks
I appreciate the comments. I just thought these were fun, and didn't the teacher always ask us to share with the rest of the class? It'll be fun to have more opportunities to make myself look silly.
by louismg on
Jul 24, 2005 3:26 PM PDT
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plenty of opportunities
by the way, you should put your email address in your profile so people can send you photos. remember we have quite a few photographers on AN who cover everything from butts to high socks.
don't worry, you "pronounced" it correctly(?)
bhaskar
by xbhaskarx on
Jul 24, 2005 3:32 PM PDT
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You mean that
by Checkswing HR on
Jul 24, 2005 4:52 PM PDT
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This is great! :)
by rookieoftheyear on Jul 24, 2005 3:07 PM PDT 0 recs
FIRE LOUIS GRAY!!!
by Nico on Jul 24, 2005 3:08 PM PDT 0 recs
Berkeley-town Mojo
Given I don't draw a salary and there are no benefits or a stock option plan, firing me would add little benefit to Blez, though I don't doubt he's considered it.
Must be something in the water at Berkeley (obligatory Nico reference). I was there from '95 to '99 getting a decidedly non-artsy degree.
by louismg on
Jul 24, 2005 3:27 PM PDT
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The Antics were great but . . .
by jarforcefatherofforce on Jul 24, 2005 3:29 PM PDT 0 recs
This is great.
by Sharon on Jul 24, 2005 3:31 PM PDT 0 recs
Thanks louismg!
AN has some very creative people.
by AsGirl on Jul 24, 2005 3:42 PM PDT 0 recs
yikes
by pickinmachine on Jul 24, 2005 3:42 PM PDT 0 recs
I have a suggestion, Blez
If we have enough members who would also like that, then would you consider it?
Thanks! :)
by AsGirl on Jul 24, 2005 4:05 PM PDT 0 recs
Suggestion upon a suggestion--
by Nico on
Jul 24, 2005 4:14 PM PDT
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That's a good idea
The A's are pretty damn good, huh?
by jeepers on
Jul 24, 2005 4:20 PM PDT
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That diary
"That's not worthy of a diary!"
"Yes it is!"
"No it's not!!!"
"YES IT IS!"
"Stop attacking him!"
"Stay out of this!"
"You stay out of it!"
"Will everyone please just calm down?"
"SHUT UP!"
"SHUT UP!"
"SHUT UP!"
by Nico on
Jul 24, 2005 4:29 PM PDT
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It would also get
by jeepers on
Jul 24, 2005 4:47 PM PDT
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Ideally, on a baseball team,
by Nico on
Jul 24, 2005 4:55 PM PDT
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I missed that one
by jeepers on
Jul 24, 2005 5:13 PM PDT
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"I beLIEVE
by Nico on
Jul 24, 2005 5:45 PM PDT
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And Kendall said
by jeepers on
Jul 24, 2005 5:49 PM PDT
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Can
by pbruins92 on
Jul 24, 2005 5:53 PM PDT
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no, but
by Jjjsixsix on
Jul 25, 2005 9:54 AM PDT
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Comics and A's baseball
Holy Toledo, I'm lovin' Ronnie Mac panel.
by pachydermOAFC on
Jul 24, 2005 4:22 PM PDT
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i third that idea
and then there's the monthly AN funniest comments diary from baseballgirl...
by xbhaskarx on
Jul 24, 2005 4:31 PM PDT
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Good point--
My "concept" is (for example):
"Sunday morning comics thread"
"Tuesday morning WPW"
"Thursday morning GOG"
These would become the open threads for people to respond to, as well as muse about the upcoming game and Crosby's upcoming ass.
by Nico on
Jul 24, 2005 4:39 PM PDT
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RE: GOG
BTW, I'm all for the Weekly prospect watch as a regular feature. Maybe it could be a Monday thing? I'm not sure how the Win Expectancy graph would work, though. I know I've said it a million times, but I LOVE those!
by AsGirl on
Jul 24, 2005 6:31 PM PDT
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With any idea,
by Nico on
Jul 24, 2005 6:57 PM PDT
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GOG
As long as people remember to recommend it, it should be up until the series starts. And of course, if you want to access it after that you can always just click on my handle.
I think its cool that people want it on the front page, but I feel bad if it creates too much extra work for Blez
by Alien on
Jul 24, 2005 9:58 PM PDT
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hah.
you know, like the ones that end 11-10 with a runner being diving-tagged out at the plate?
by Jjjsixsix on
Jul 24, 2005 9:46 PM PDT
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So funny!
How long does it take you to make these?
by Jennifer on Jul 24, 2005 4:49 PM PDT 0 recs
CROSBY....
by CrosbysGirl510 on Jul 24, 2005 6:08 PM PDT 0 recs
I LOVE IT!!!
by annie517 on Jul 24, 2005 6:29 PM PDT 0 recs
Sleeping Guy Is Chavez
http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/mlb/photogallery/ps/y2002/oak_min_pregame5_large/page_04.jsp
"Oakland A's third baseman Eric Chavez takes a nap in the dugout before pre-game workouts on Sunday. (Justin Sullivan/MLB.com)"
by louismg on
Jul 24, 2005 8:01 PM PDT
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Five'll Get You Ten
...
I was wondering, what software you use, ouismg. Years and years ago I had a Mac app called Comicbook Maker. Do you use something dedicated to paneling, or use something like PhotoShop and make your own panels?
by Dan_Honolulu on Jul 24, 2005 8:00 PM PDT 0 recs
ComicLife
So... get it, but don't crush me with your creativity!
by louismg on
Jul 24, 2005 8:04 PM PDT
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You'll be remembered
Love the comics. Love the name ANtics.
Congrats on having a regular strip - our own Sunday funnies.
Keep up the good work!
by BillybUcko on
Jul 24, 2005 9:36 PM PDT
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These comics are great...
by BillyBall 81 on Jul 24, 2005 8:11 PM PDT 0 recs
Where's FIRE RINCON?
by baseballgirl on Jul 24, 2005 8:13 PM PDT 0 recs
I'm waiting for today's game pics to be posted
<Still waiting>
Thanks! :)
by AsGirl on Jul 24, 2005 8:41 PM PDT 0 recs
I love it!
by Kyli on Jul 24, 2005 10:00 PM PDT 0 recs
Joe Morgan was the best!!!!
by Unuscione on Jul 25, 2005 3:18 AM PDT 0 recs
Schulz. Watterson. Gray.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 25, 2005 1:29 PM PDT 0 recs
















