Open Thread, aka "Angels Watch"

Awwww...thanks Nico!

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

I replied to you on the QotM thread.

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by salb918 on Jul 28, 2005 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice kitty :-}

strokes fur

Nico

by Nico on Jul 28, 2005 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

purrrrrrrrrrrrrr

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh wow

I can't believe I missed this... I haven't had the chance to check on the un-gameday thread. Jumping on the bandwagon and watching this now.

by Melody on Jul 28, 2005 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

Has there been

any discussion of the Yanks' acquisition of Shawn "Eek, it's the 9th inning!" Chacon? He ought to do well in New York.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 28, 2005 8:50 PM PDT reply actions

I just think it's funny they couldn't even get

Jose Lima!!! HA-HA!

The face of a child can say it all, especially the mouth part of the face.

by JJ on Jul 28, 2005 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

I think

given the situation (no one available) the Yanks did very well with this trade. Of course I don't know the MinorLeague players they gave up...were those two pitchers good?

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Amazing, no?

Aaron Small
Tim Redding
Darrel May
Shawn Chacon
Al Leiter
Hideo Nomo

This is what 200 MM gets you? How does this team not have depth.

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by salb918 on Jul 28, 2005 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

LET'S GO BLUE JAYS!

Hold em here and win it in the bottom half!

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

I was waiting for the game to end

to open the thread and apparently it's never going to.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 28, 2005 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

That's okay

This is a decent proxy for an A's game.

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by salb918 on Jul 28, 2005 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

If the Angels lose...

...they should just drop 5 games, on sheer length-of-game alone.

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Blez--

You can delete this thread if you don't want it up--it just seemed like at about 450 comments it might make sense, and I wasn't sure if you were lurking.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 28, 2005 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

with 450...

i think blez will accept it.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

We'll see...

...If I don't do the pre-game thread tomorrow then I've probably been banned.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 28, 2005 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Giants fans are having fun saying

JasonSchmidtJasonSchmidtJasonSchmidtJasonSchmidtJasonSchmidt

They're easily entertained by non-baseball matters.

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 8:53 PM PDT reply actions

Scoreline thus far...

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00000000100000000?

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 8:54 PM PDT reply actions

yeah.

the jays are due to score.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

What's worse?

Rex Hudler suggesting the Angels trade for Manny, or Physioc claiming Josh Paul would do just as good a job?

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by salb918 on Jul 28, 2005 8:54 PM PDT reply actions

Erstad pops out

davanon grounds out

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 8:55 PM PDT reply actions

GA flies out.

Fast inning

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Batting average killer

Start the game batting .280 and then go for 0-9, yikes.

by eamb on Jul 28, 2005 8:55 PM PDT reply actions

Here comes scot shields

should we start putting our rally caps (lock)?

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

Shields is in the game

nt

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

I hope the game lasts 30 innings

Use up the entire bullpen. Go into New York with no relief and lose every game. This could be the end of the Angel's reign in the west. ok, maybe not, but a loss today and a loss tomorrow while we play the tigers could make the gap shrink into nothingness. Booyah.

by SLOtown on Jul 28, 2005 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

Angels had a reign in the west??

where was I?

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

League is

the last Jays pitcher.

For the Angels: Gregg is (probably) unavailable - he pitched 63 pitches in 3.1 innings on Tuesday in the 0-8 Angel's loss. Ha.

And shields may or may not available - 21 pitches in two innings yesterday.

And thanks for the new thread.

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 28, 2005 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

Too late

Shields is in - but after two yesterday - how long is he good for?

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 28, 2005 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

No prob--

but make sure to go to bat for me when Blez bans me for opening threads when it's not my day!

Nico

by Nico on Jul 28, 2005 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions

400

posts should be an automatic excuse for you to create a new thread - that one was starting to take forever to reload.

If it was our own game (heh), that's be two and change threads right there, right?

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 28, 2005 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks for the new thread!

I had to restart my computer, which is an adventure in itself.
Update, please?

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 28, 2005 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

By the way

that last half inning by the angels batters took 5 pitches.

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

Lets play two !

For a second, when I saw that J. Peralta was pitching, I thought it was Jhonny Peralta. That'd be a sight

"He threw me a pitch I'd never seen before, Sexson said. The umpire asked me what it was, and I said, 'I don't know.' This guy throws ghost pitches.''

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jul 28, 2005 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

they played two...

going into the third..

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Esteban Yan

and Joel Peralta picked a good time to combine for 6 shutout innings. But will it be enough...? Buuuuaaaha-ha-ha!!!

Nico

by Nico on Jul 28, 2005 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

C'mon Rios!

End it here!

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

Good play by Izturis.

I think AN has racked up more comments about this game than HalosHeaven has.

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by salb918 on Jul 28, 2005 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

Hi people!

So I spent the whole evening drawing Danny. I was really bored, so I had my sister print out a GOOD picture of him and then proceeded to SIT STILL for at least an hour drawing him. It actually turned out okay.

But how about this game?!?! 18 innings? jeez.

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

Happy, new thread!

Ok, so I missed this somehow: Manny demanded a trade? Or something? Why is this?

Trying to multitask right now. Listening to Urban on KNBR, reading this Angels game thread, checking on gameday, and talking to 2 friends online. Brain on overload...

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah Rios!

!!!

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

The Angels

are playing their Extra Innings in a Dome.

Just like the A's last year in the Triple H Dome.

It should really hurt the team who loses.

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 28, 2005 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

Poll...

do people think that winning a long game is overall better for the team or worst?

You get pumped over the good victory and could trigger a run, or does the depleted team falter over being too tired?

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

Its bad either way

But at least if you win its somewhat worthwhile

"He threw me a pitch I'd never seen before, Sexson said. The umpire asked me what it was, and I said, 'I don't know.' This guy throws ghost pitches.''

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jul 28, 2005 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

So did K-Rod blow the save?

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 28, 2005 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah

A walk and two broken bat singles.

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Run Rios Run!

Swipe 2nd!

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

....and he does.

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by salb918 on Jul 28, 2005 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions

by the way...

7 hours before the Angels play their next game

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 9:00 PM PDT reply actions

uh

they play at 7 AM eastern?

Rock and roll around my head like a 6 string belief

by andeux on Jul 28, 2005 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions

At Yankee Stadium!

Gotta be longer than that, tho?

by LongTimeFan on Jul 28, 2005 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Datta boy Rios!

nt

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 9:01 PM PDT reply actions

C'mon "Huddy"--

we should be able to count on a guy named Huddy...

Nico

by Nico on Jul 28, 2005 9:01 PM PDT reply actions

Urban Santana

a starter, is warming up for the Angels - so say the Jays radio announcers. (I like them by the way)

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 28, 2005 9:01 PM PDT reply actions

Is it Michael Urban Santana

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions

As opposed to

Rural Santana?

"He threw me a pitch I'd never seen before, Sexson said. The umpire asked me what it was, and I said, 'I don't know.' This guy throws ghost pitches.''

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jul 28, 2005 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions

they

tried to get Urban Shocker, but he's been dead for 77 years.

Rock and roll around my head like a 6 string belief

by andeux on Jul 28, 2005 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Ervin Santana

Not Urban...he ain't no pope.

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by salb918 on Jul 28, 2005 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah!

Rios on 3rd with 1 out!

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 9:01 PM PDT reply actions

Hopefully they can end this thing

right here.

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions

This is it!

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:02 PM PDT reply actions

Squeeze!

Pleeze!

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 9:02 PM PDT reply actions

What?

Toronto is Oakland-lite. They won't squeeze!

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by salb918 on Jul 28, 2005 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

salb918

Check the other thread... ;)

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

Are they not calling that a strike?

That was totally a strike :[

by Melody on Jul 28, 2005 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

JAYS WIN!!!

!!!

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

2 intentional walks?

to get to frank cat? or not.

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

Nevermind!!

cellllebration!!!!

Does this break the angel's spirit?

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions

You HAVE to IBB there, IMO

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions

GAME OVER - JAYS SWEEP!!!

HOW DOES 3 1/2 SOUND!?!?!?!?!?!?

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, Jays!!

by LongTimeFan on Jul 28, 2005 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

Wooooo

Jays win!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 9:04 PM PDT reply actions

Whooo!

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by salb918 on Jul 28, 2005 9:04 PM PDT reply actions

AND THAT's THE GAME

Jays win it!

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 28, 2005 9:04 PM PDT reply actions

BLUE JAYS WIN!!

by Melody on Jul 28, 2005 9:04 PM PDT reply actions

Players are too tired to celebrate. The'yre

sauntering out to the field to celebrate.

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by salb918 on Jul 28, 2005 9:04 PM PDT reply actions

"lollygagging"

by ArakSOT on Jul 28, 2005 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

back when BBTN was worth a damn.

"Don't you play the flute, Huddy?"

by capper3 on Jul 28, 2005 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions

THE BLUE JAYS WIN!

THEEEEEEEEEEEEE BLUE JAYS WIN!!!

by AthletixNYC on Jul 28, 2005 9:04 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks for the updates, everyone!

WOOHOO!! Thanks, Jays!
3.5 games out of first place!!!!

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:05 PM PDT reply actions

YAY!

I had a running commentary going on with myself in the older thread, thinking that everyone was in quiet awe of my game updates. Well, I was wrong...but anyway...good job jAy'S

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 28, 2005 9:05 PM PDT reply actions

did you see the ump walk off?

he's like... grrrrrrr

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 9:05 PM PDT reply actions

game over

i hate the angels

by SLOtown on Jul 28, 2005 9:06 PM PDT reply actions

Slegna lost!!!

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

Die you dirty Slegna!!!

Copy Alpha Foxtrot...root with extreme prejudice...over.

by Force on Jul 28, 2005 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

... but

that makes you as immature as them.

we don't need mud slinging.
the rest of us are decent people.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 9:07 PM PDT reply actions

Thank you, Jjjsixsix,

for saying that. We're above that carp.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 28, 2005 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

sorry.

that was a little harsh.

but you don't want to build a rep like bondsisyourdaddy or baseballcrazy because... they have nasty reps.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Momentum

just completely fell away from the Angels - they take the loss, blow out their entire bullpen (every single man - a starter was warming at the end), and have to play the Yankees against one of the two decent Yankee pitchers (Moose) tomorrow.

I couldn't have ordered a better game for the A's. And think how pissed Lackey must be! He pitches beautiful...8 scoreless innings, 9ks...or Yan...3 perfect innings with 3ks, or Peralta - 3 scoreless innings, only one hit...it just goes on and on.

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 28, 2005 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

For whom the bell tolls?

The Angels lose at exactly midnight.

Oh how I praise the almighty Baseball Gods.

Copy Alpha Foxtrot...root with extreme prejudice...over.

by Force on Jul 28, 2005 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

Good game

That....was amazing. YAY BLUE JAYS!

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

Could it be

that you're trolling on their chat, being a jerk about how great the A's are and how much the Angels suck, catching them in a fragile emotional state with their team struggling and locked in epic battle in the SkyDome? Could that be why they're swearing at you? Maybe?

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by salb918 on Jul 28, 2005 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

i will say this.

they troll on our chat, and they act like FREAKS.

the rest of our crew is trolling there too.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions

3 1/2 back feels good

Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Jul 28, 2005 9:09 PM PDT reply actions

it feels

damn good

"Sweet way to end a trip, huh?" Crosby said. "Life's pretty good right now."

by CrosbysGirl510 on Jul 28, 2005 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions

What a way

to start a weekend.

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 28, 2005 9:12 PM PDT reply actions

242

pitches thrown by Angels pitchers if I added right.

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 28, 2005 9:12 PM PDT reply actions

lol

I think Shields threw that many pitches in one game during his college days.

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions

3.5! 3.5! This feels WONDERFUL.

God, a few months ago it would have been us on the ugly side of a game like that. But now, we can watch it and feel the warm love that is our green and gold.

We are SO DAMN CLOSE TO THIS DIVISION'S LEAD!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 9:13 PM PDT reply actions

Jay radio

is a very pleasant suprise - I get almost all my baseball and A's fix on gameday audio, and occassionally listen to the opposing team for variety sake - the Jays tonight were a true pleasure, and they have a phone call show similar to Extra Innings that is starting now. (after all, I can't listen to KNBR...)

The A's announcers are top notch for radio, but I'm glad I can still find other teams with good crews.

Anyone have comments on their favorite radio crews other than the A's?

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 28, 2005 9:17 PM PDT reply actions

www.knbr.com

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Urban

Chavez and a maybe a few other guys might have been rubbed the wrong way by Byrnes. But that was not the reason for the trade at all.

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

Urban's pretty funny to listen to

Now he's plugging his book, sounds like he's said that quite a few times. ;)

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I heard some things...

about Byrnes and Chavez and Chavvy's wife, but I think it was all imagination.

Dude. Click here. NOW. :) I *love* The High Socks, oh yes I do! :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions

ROY...

did i actually win, or is the random person i scared trying to make me feel better?

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 9:18 PM PDT reply actions

Now that's a line

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 | 1 9 0
0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 | 2 9 0

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 28, 2005 9:22 PM PDT reply actions

Error

The Jays committed an error. Hillenbrand I believe.

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

So long ago

and ESPN hasn't updated the line I guess.

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 28, 2005 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Each Molina

caught a full nine innings of baseball (except the 18th ended in a walk-off hit). Maybe they both just wanted to get a full game behind the plate in?

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 28, 2005 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Melhuse is jealous as hell right now.

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by salb918 on Jul 28, 2005 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Kendall

would have told Macha to go away - Melhuse could go sit in a corner - Kendall would play 2.

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 28, 2005 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Poor Adam.

He's our little Cinderella.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Good night, everyone

I'm gonna celebrate the Anaheim loss.
GO A'S!!!

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:30 PM PDT reply actions

I LOVE MYCHAEL URBAN.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

nova... you just got dissed on the radio.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions

haha

yea you did

by laandback on Jul 28, 2005 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions

OMG friggin HILARIOUS!!!!

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Urban is plugging AN right now

and he's busting novaoakland on air!

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

Urban's

talking about AN! "Intelligent and funny fans," Blez's interviews with Beane. Complaints: novaoak (?) calling him an idiot every time (see earlier open thread today).

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

Urban with the AN plug!

w00t! Good job. And plugging the BB interviews.

OMG. Ouch. Hating nova on air is a little rough. Hilarious, but a little rough. Hahaha.

Hey. He said he had TWO complaints, didn't he? What's the other?

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

I was wondering that too

Oh, here it is. "Too much talk about Huston Street's ass" hahahahaha. Perfect!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

funny.

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

All my love for him is gone.

A guy who likes high socks shouldn't hate like that. Not cool.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions

He needs more of a lesson from the AN guys

who at least tolerate the chick talk, if not appreciate that there are so many of us women on here anyway...

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions

ROFL

busting chick talk on the air!

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

Ok, so they spend half the show

talking about good-looking women, and he complains about chick talk? Pfft. Double standard.

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

If wants to talk about

Jessica Alba than we should be able to talk about Huston. Huston's Ass = Good for ball

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Seriously!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Actually

Huston's ass is bad for ball. Know what I mean? Maybe it's good for some euphamism for a part of the female anatomy.

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

URBAN IS A HATER.

Dude. That is NOT COOL, Mychael. Come on here and pick your fight, man, don't diss the Huston-talk on air, come here and hash it out!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

OMG LOL

That's classic.

Dude. Click here. NOW. :) I *love* The High Socks, oh yes I do! :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

This is going on right now?

I'm missing it? Where is my damn radio?

by angus hanger on Jul 28, 2005 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

What's going on?

What is he saying? I don't think I can get it in Colorado...hellp!

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 9:40 PM PDT reply actions

You can listen online

from KNBR.com.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

NOW you tell me!!

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Gave props to AN

but complained about novaoakland and chick talk. Hmm, an ANer should call in and defend us, heh.

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah.

Dude, if I were at AN Day, he'd end up with a post-it on his back that says "I love Huston's Ass."

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Hahaha. Classic!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

That's a good idea

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm gonna do that.

I totally want to do that. I'd laugh so hard. I think I'm gonna try it!

Dude. Click here. NOW. :) I *love* The High Socks, oh yes I do! :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Please do it

that would be so classic.

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Take a picture!!!!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

you got Urban all wrong

"Too much talk about Huston Street's ass"

He means, hey did you ever stop to think about Rich Harden's rear, eh? Bobby Crosby's ass? Cupcake's hinder?

All this focus on Huston Street's buttocks is going to drive a wedge into this team. As Kendall said in the press, "I've never been on a team that's had all 25 guys on the same page, all with cute asses."

Think of the good of the team.

by Apricot on Jul 28, 2005 9:45 PM PDT reply actions

HAHAHA

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't know...

I think we do a pretty good job overall of spreadin' the love. But maybe you're right, I'll have to work on that. Note to self: take more pictures of Adam Melhuse's backside.

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

::barf::

I'm sorry, did I just do that?

Dude. Click here. NOW. :) I *love* The High Socks, oh yes I do! :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Milhouse doesn't have a backside.

"How much room do I have to cover out here?" -- Kotsay

by Sharon on Jul 28, 2005 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Ha.

Good point. :) See, we have a reason for focusing on certain special people. ;)

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Amen!

I'd like to see more Ricardo Rincon ass talk

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll like to see pictures of Chavy's wife

Is that allowed?

Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Jul 28, 2005 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Ewww.

not her. Jamie Kotsay. Or Marinae Scutaro. ;)

Dude. Click here. NOW. :) I *love* The High Socks, oh yes I do! :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

wait.

you know their wives names?!

you stalker!

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL.

That's perfect. Love the great use of the Kendall quote. :-D

Maybe we SHOULD give some more attention to the rears of the rest. Poor Harden! Poor Duke! Poor Ellis!

...Ricardo Rincon, anyone? ;-)

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

i think about crosbys

ass everyday!

"Sweet way to end a trip, huh?" Crosby said. "Life's pretty good right now."

by CrosbysGirl510 on Jul 28, 2005 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Does anyone know...

how much longer he's going to be on the show? I want to call in. Defend the lovely asses.

Dude. Click here. NOW. :) I *love* The High Socks, oh yes I do! :)

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:47 PM PDT reply actions

go for it...

you might have to hold a good half hour though.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe you'd get precedence

if you said you were from AN. :) But you should totally call in, just to try to get on anyway. Bring the chick talk to the radio! No media outlet is safe!!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

How is Urban still listening to this guy?

I would have got up and made a sandwich by now.

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:50 PM PDT reply actions

Maybe he is?

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

If I'm listening online...

To KNBR 680....should I be getting him?

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

im getting it

"Sweet way to end a trip, huh?" Crosby said. "Life's pretty good right now."

by CrosbysGirl510 on Jul 28, 2005 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions

me too

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks, Kyli

I never knew I could listen via internet.

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

No problem!

I only found out myself recently, so I had to share the fun. :-)

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions

It's cool

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Urban's hilarious

LOL

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

This caller REALLY THINKS

that Urban is a GIANTS fan! HILARIOUS!!!!

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

hahaha

"Do you know what I do for a living?"
"What's that?"
"I'm a beat writer for the A's."
"Ohhhh..." (doesn't he feel stupid...)

Mychael says he might be novaoakland, lol.

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

he said that?

i missed that part.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

that=he might be novaoakland

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions

...I think mine started....

at the beginning of the show. He's talking about the Giants.

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:00 PM PDT reply actions

Sir, do you know what I do for a living?

No, what do you do?

"I'm a sportswriter for the Oakland A's!"

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 10:01 PM PDT reply actions

lol

urbans funny as hell.. lol im still laughing

"Sweet way to end a trip, huh?" Crosby said. "Life's pretty good right now."

by CrosbysGirl510 on Jul 28, 2005 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Haha

Another shot at nova. Ouch.

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 10:01 PM PDT reply actions

Question

KNBR - good for ball or bad for ball?

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:02 PM PDT reply actions

bad for (base)ball.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Urban tells it like it is

you got to respect that.

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:05 PM PDT reply actions

Hmmm

how long have I been listening to this show? I feel like I've heard the KNBR Sports Update about a dozen times...

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:05 PM PDT reply actions

me too

I think I can repeat it verbatim

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions

hey...

I have a question. I started listening and Urban said that 'some guy calls him an idiot everday'. Am I really behind, or is this on right now?

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:06 PM PDT reply actions

You're really behind. =[

by anA on Jul 28, 2005 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I thought so...

I just clicked on 'listen now' on KNBR.com.

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions

I know.

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions

That's okay

I was just wondering if I was off.

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions

wow, enough commercials for ya?

by DavisAs on Jul 28, 2005 10:08 PM PDT reply actions

Was just thinking that...

TOO MANY DAMN COMMERCIALS!!!

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions

no

I enjoy hearing about the dominatrix teddy bear

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Does anyone else HATE...

when it's threaded at 200?

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 10:10 PM PDT reply actions

Ooh, ooh, me!

There should be an automatic new thread at 200 posts. That'd be nice.

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Sooo annoying

Nobody Girl

by day-to-day on Jul 28, 2005 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions

YES.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions

YES

Totally.

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions

ME TOO!

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes!

When you reload in nested format, you can't distinguish the new posts from the old ones.

Let us not continue to debate how many Angels can be dashed on the head of a pin. Let's just get to it while the gettin' is good.

by Checkswing HR on Jul 28, 2005 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions

That's my complaint!

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 10:33 PM PDT up reply actions

if it stayed nested

instead of automatically becoming threaded at 200 that'd be my pick.

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 28, 2005 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions

if you wanna read something funny

go to the angel's site "halo heaven" and read the complaining going on. this is why i don't like angels fans. the offense gets in a funk and they just throw a hissy. yeah, a hissy. there is nothing positive being said over there (not even about the team's awesome pitching tonight), which is sad, cuz the positive comments at this site is what got me through may. oh you lost four games in a row? try eight. then try that twice in a month. then try contending. and try being optomistic. angels fans.

by SLOtown on Jul 28, 2005 10:10 PM PDT reply actions

Are they talking about

Bad Santa now....or was that ages ago?

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:11 PM PDT reply actions

That's now.

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions

so I missed...

the too much talk about Huston's ass remark, then?

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Yup. Too bad :(

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh well

I'm probably going to bed soon, anyway.

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Ahh.. American Idol's a scam.

I just had to say that.

shuts up

by anA on Jul 28, 2005 10:17 PM PDT reply actions

American Idol: good for ball, bad for ball?

good for ball...because there will be less stupid people watching baseball.

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 10:17 PM PDT reply actions

American Idol: bad for everything

Nobody Girl

by day-to-day on Jul 28, 2005 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I think that last caller was reading AN

he just quoted me on "telling it like it is"

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:17 PM PDT reply actions

I noticed that

So, you were on the radio! Indirectly, but still.

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions

HAHA

I wouldn't have talked about the Giants though!

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Who's been calling from AN?

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:17 PM PDT reply actions

Urban:

"EXTEND HIM [MACHA] NOW!"

Will that be a new option on AN polls?

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:19 PM PDT reply actions

Totally

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions

fire macha now = other. can be replaced.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions

ROFL.

aww.. we got a [hatred]giants[/hatred] call here.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:19 PM PDT reply actions

HalosHeaven: Since SLOtown

mentioned it, if you check out the site, look at the front page story yesterday (Wednesday). It will make you appreciate Blez' professionalism during down times. I was pretty shocked.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 28, 2005 10:20 PM PDT reply actions

I noticed that too.

It's not like the end of the world is upon them, yet, so you'd think they might try to put more of a positive spin on things, or something. At least in the game recap. But maybe that guy just needed to rant for the first time in a while, who knows...

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Was just reading that!

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Pretty sad.

by ak_A on Jul 28, 2005 10:34 PM PDT up reply actions

CATHY

HE MENTIONED YOU!! If you get on air, you HAVE to talk about the high socks crew!!

by Melody on Jul 28, 2005 10:23 PM PDT reply actions

OH man

I hope he gets to her call

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:23 PM PDT up reply actions

He mentioned her name first

so maybe she's first on the list! Oh, this is gonna be great if she gets on...

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:25 PM PDT up reply actions

He must!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions

GNGG...

did you actually call?

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:23 PM PDT reply actions

I think she's on hold!

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions

CATHY!! You'll be on

I called in and made the guy promise he'll put you on the air. MAKE US PROUD!

by Melody on Jul 28, 2005 10:26 PM PDT reply actions

LOL, that's great.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions

HSC is about to get some love on the airwaves

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Cathy....

(GnGG) DID call. She told me.

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:26 PM PDT reply actions

I hate this Radnich short

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:27 PM PDT reply actions

C'mon Cathy!

Do us proud!

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 10:27 PM PDT reply actions

oh god.

here we go.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:31 PM PDT reply actions

SHE'S ON!!! :)

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 10:31 PM PDT reply actions

HAHA

This is great

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions

This is great =]

by anA on Jul 28, 2005 10:31 PM PDT reply actions

CATHY!

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:32 PM PDT reply actions

no mention of hsc...

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 28, 2005 10:32 PM PDT reply actions

Kathy?

"Rebuild This"

by JSCHWAN on Jul 28, 2005 10:32 PM PDT reply actions

Its good to be back

I havent been on in a week I turn on KNBR and AN at the same time and life is good.

"Rebuild This"

by JSCHWAN on Jul 28, 2005 10:33 PM PDT reply actions

oh...

poor Cathy. Urban wasn't too hyped on her ploy.

by Squeaky on Jul 28, 2005 10:33 PM PDT reply actions

'Cuz Urban's uncool.

He wasn't very nice. :-/

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Kyli

Please take anything I say on the air with a grain of salt. Even the stuff about novaoakland. It's all about keeping the show miving and trying -- emphasis on trying -- to entertain. You all know I love AN, I love GNGG and even my bitter anonymous friend. Don't let the sarcasm fool you.

by MychaelUrban on Jul 29, 2005 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Interesting...

he sorta seemed like was making fun of her or just humoring her. Not so cool...

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:34 PM PDT reply actions

Ugh.

Apparently, he'd rather discuss Jessica Alba with a whip than a player's WHIP, so he shouldn't hate on others for the same, he can't snake over to take the high road now! And if he wants people to hurry up, he should lay off with the repeated 'good for ball/bad for ball' abour random crap like Stomper.

But way to go GreenNGoldGirl for bringin' the Huston-love on air!!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:34 PM PDT reply actions

That is new for KNBR...

A topic I haven't heard.

Mychael, you can make fun of Zito's clothes, but we can't appreciate Huston's ASS?!?!

And you're seriously a Giants/A's fan!?!?

YIKES.

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 10:34 PM PDT reply actions

Finding out all sorts of things about Urban

tonight. Hmmm. Part good, part bad.

Dude. Now they're talking about Serena Williams' butt. We need a woman on this show, dang it!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions

come on Urban

pick a team

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:34 PM PDT reply actions

can't say he's an a's fan on KNBR

kicked off air immediatly.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah, he's like a double agent

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions

that was really funny

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:35 PM PDT reply actions

Is he doing this purposely to anger us?

by anA on Jul 28, 2005 10:36 PM PDT reply actions

I think so

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, Urban.

Because discussing American Idol and Blind Date makes you SO MUCH MORE HARDCORE. Right.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:36 PM PDT reply actions

did the producer just say asshole?

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:36 PM PDT reply actions

WTF!!!

Urban, DUDE! You can't talk about Serena's ASS and then bag on us for talking about Huston's!!!!?!?!?

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 10:37 PM PDT reply actions

Double standards. If he wants to...

talk 'good for baseball/bad for baseball', he should talk about this horrible, sexist double standard that he's perpetuating.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions

That was pretty funny!

Great job Cathy!! He totally recognizes your screenname. I think he's just trying really hard to be a badass but you sounded great and got AN back onto the air again.

by Melody on Jul 28, 2005 10:38 PM PDT reply actions

Pfffffft.

Now this caller is baggin' on the chick talk. Ok, spill, who is it? ;)

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:38 PM PDT reply actions

UGH!!!!

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Who is it?

Who is it here that normally bags on OAFC? I can't remember... Man.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions

reztips

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 11:23 PM PDT up reply actions

I wonder who this is.

I have no idea. =/

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:39 PM PDT reply actions

This is persistent...

and completely hillarious!

"Rebuild This"

by JSCHWAN on Jul 28, 2005 10:39 PM PDT reply actions

It's like the AN show on KNBR

how ironic.

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions

whoa leave the thread for a few minutes

and it LITERALLY becomes a soap opera about Huston Street's ass. Incredible.

Can someone very very clever edit the call in show down to the part where GnGG calls in...?

by Apricot on Jul 28, 2005 10:39 PM PDT reply actions

are YOU calling?

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh goody, a tough question

This caller is asking about Joe Kennedy.

by Melody on Jul 28, 2005 10:40 PM PDT reply actions

the AN ladies are gettin burned

don't stress ladies, walk it off

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:40 PM PDT reply actions

Im not trying..

to burn Joe Kennedy, but I totally am

"Rebuild This"

by JSCHWAN on Jul 28, 2005 10:41 PM PDT reply actions

ah that was you.

You said that, didn't you. Argh.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Kennedy:

not the right vibe. Has his own program, not going out of his way to fit in or something.

Glad that guy asked about the blonde Mark Redman thing. But sounds like Mychael's getting about AN-ed out.

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:41 PM PDT reply actions

I honestly dont really have a problem

with him hating on "Chick Talk" thats his opinion but it is kinda annoying when he follows up that comment with a reference to Alyssa Milano, Jessica Alba, or Serena

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:42 PM PDT reply actions

It's ridiculous.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions

OMG!!!

by anA on Jul 28, 2005 10:42 PM PDT reply actions

ay caramba, if AN Day were tomorrow

I think Urban would have more to worry about than a post-it note on his butt. HSC might beat him, wrap him up and mail him to Jennifer for some of her special llama torture.

by Apricot on Jul 28, 2005 10:43 PM PDT reply actions

What the heck???

Internet porn = good for ball?? Since when? Gosh.

Ok, I'm ready to go back to talking about Huston now...

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:43 PM PDT reply actions

LMAO

Internet porn?

by baseballnut020 on Jul 28, 2005 10:43 PM PDT reply actions

I wanna call in

How much longer does this show go on for?

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 28, 2005 10:44 PM PDT reply actions

11pm

"Rebuild This"

by JSCHWAN on Jul 28, 2005 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions

OK I'm going in!

Wish me luck!

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 28, 2005 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Good luck!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Never mind

They said last call :(

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 28, 2005 10:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm going on!

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 10:45 PM PDT reply actions

Dude.

Internet porn is good for baseball? ...How is that different than Huston's ass? HOW, I ask?!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:45 PM PDT reply actions

the people are naked

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions

OMG

IT'S BASEBALLGIRL. She's going to rock this.

by Melody on Jul 28, 2005 10:45 PM PDT reply actions

"Hot raspy voice" Christy = baseballgirl

lol!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:45 PM PDT reply actions

Just wondering

Why do we have to take over KNBR only tonight? Krueger will talk about the A's, especially recently. Why not call every night? What do you say to a KNBR Coup d'état?

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:45 PM PDT reply actions

Oh wait...

One last call GO BASEBALLGIRL!

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 28, 2005 10:46 PM PDT reply actions

Heck yeah bbgirl!!

You tell him!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:46 PM PDT reply actions

the last caller was zeavran.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:46 PM PDT reply actions

Yup that was me!

Surprisingly I didn't get any play for Internet Porn being "DEFINITELY good for ball". Like Urban said, I guess that revealed too much about me and now I scared everybody off! :O

by Zeavran on Jul 29, 2005 12:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Is that bbgirl on now?

by ak_A on Jul 28, 2005 10:46 PM PDT reply actions

Dude

Dan Johnson is the man. Period, dont worry about Barton... yet

"Rebuild This"

by JSCHWAN on Jul 28, 2005 10:46 PM PDT reply actions

YES!!!!!

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:46 PM PDT reply actions

Zing

Go BBG!

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 28, 2005 10:47 PM PDT reply actions

Calling him out

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:47 PM PDT reply actions

this is sort of like the AN version of

The Matrix isn't it, with people jacking into the real world?

I need updates... my computer is blasting white noise for the baby so I can't listen to the stream...

by Apricot on Jul 28, 2005 10:47 PM PDT reply actions

nice job!

you're putting a pic up of that hat when/if you get it.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:48 PM PDT reply actions

Oh my gosh.

This is so AWESOME!!!! You rock, baseballgirl!! You're my hero!!! :) :)

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:48 PM PDT reply actions

ROFL

Urban said, "You're right, I'm a hypcrite. You win." And Christy said, "What do I win?" And he said, "Send me your e-mail and I'll mail you a spring training hat."

by Melody on Jul 28, 2005 10:48 PM PDT reply actions

Darn it, typo

Hypocrite

by Melody on Jul 28, 2005 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions

does someone dare transcribe

the crazy-ass AN parts of the radio coup tonight?

by Apricot on Jul 28, 2005 10:48 PM PDT reply actions

YAAAY

Way to do AN proud!

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 28, 2005 10:48 PM PDT reply actions

bbgirl. you were awesome

Urban, you've been lurkin' this whole time. Sneakypants.

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:50 PM PDT reply actions

BBG, you are my HERO.

That was AWESOME. You won! Great to see him called out on his hypocrisy, he deserves it. That was just a GREAT call. You earned the hat, congrats!!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:50 PM PDT reply actions

FLAWLESS VICTORY!

That is funny. He totally caved, and rightfully so. Frame that hat. Do you think he can show his face around here now...?

by Apricot on Jul 28, 2005 10:50 PM PDT reply actions

It's a hat of pride!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions

AN 1, Urban 0

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 28, 2005 10:50 PM PDT reply actions

That victory felt so sweet

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Almost as good as

an actual A's win, if they played today!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions

almost!

For an off-day ... I will take it

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Definitely.

The Angels go 18, the A's get a nice day off to enjoy at home, and AN scores a victory. Pretty damn good for an offday!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:56 PM PDT up reply actions

I wonder if Urban will tell Blez about his show...

next time he guest hosts

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 10:51 PM PDT reply actions

snicker.

Heck no.

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Now that's a call

I wish I had an mp3 of. :-)

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 10:52 PM PDT reply actions

Urban

Will he be on KNBR in the future. I've got some ammo :). OK, just a little info about me - i'm a sports journalist who HATES the media. Ponder that one.

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 28, 2005 10:54 PM PDT reply actions

sniff

I'm very proud of you all. And frightened. Very frightened.

by Apricot on Jul 28, 2005 10:55 PM PDT reply actions

When's the next AN coup gunna be?

I love these.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 10:56 PM PDT reply actions

Back on...had to restart.

I love Mychael Urban :)

I honestly don't remember what I said. But they did put me right on the air.

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 10:58 PM PDT reply actions

you were great!

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Congrats! Kick ass!!!

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 28, 2005 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions

You were awesome!

Very well-spoken and he totally caved. Victory for chick talk!! (Well, sort of. At least victory for no hypocrisy!) :)

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions

my niece in sacramento was impressed

by ak_A on Jul 28, 2005 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions

for us poor people not listening could you

describe the conversation between BBG and Urban?

"Don't you play the flute, Huddy?"

by capper3 on Jul 28, 2005 10:59 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, what'd I say? ;)

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 11:00 PM PDT up reply actions

seriously...

i think after that performance (judging from the reaction on here) you'll be fight'em off on AN Day. My wingman duties will be easy. :)

"Don't you play the flute, Huddy?"

by capper3 on Jul 28, 2005 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions

A few things that I can recall

The good for ball, bad for ball question was about Dennis Rodman. And she said he was good for ball, since he's a colorful character or something. Then they started talking about Rodman serving coffee at starbucks?? Anyway the gist of her argument was that he was being a hypocrite, talking about female asses [he said, "Hey, I wasn't really saying much about that, just that Serena has a HUGE ass."] but not letting us talk about Huston. Then she said we can enjoy all parts of baseball, including the looks. Maybe he was just tired of arguing, or he knew he was wrong [or he wanted to win back some fans, I dunno] but he called himself a hypocrite and offered to mail her a spring training hat for 'winning' the argument :)

by Melody on Jul 28, 2005 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions

baseballgirl

sounds like you rocked the mike. Aren't you in LA? Did you call long-distance just to bust Urban's chops?

by Apricot on Jul 28, 2005 11:01 PM PDT reply actions

Cell phones are free...

...but yes, I called from Los Angeles!

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions

And someone had to bust his chops!

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah, that was great

Calling from LA...
You knew something big was coming. They really like the "raspy" voice.

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 11:02 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, they decided I was hot enough ;)

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions

i heard christy and la...

and basically, i was like... uhoh, urban's gunna get it.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions

That was me, reztips, on KNBR.

I first complemented Urban on his book. Then I said how much I appreciated AN after being disgusted with other sites filled with ignoramuses such as OAFC. I said the sole problem I had with AN was the incessant "chick talk" which interrupted serious baseball discussions and Urban concurred with me.

I then asked him questions predicated upon interviews with him and BB on AN about possible trades. Urban joked that he was giving far too much love to AN.

I said BB conveyed to Blez that the A's lacked some power hitting and I asked Mychael if he thought the A's might consider acquiring Dunn, Kearns or Huff. Urban said he didn't think the A's would trade for any of the aformementioned players.

I noted that Urban had intimated on AN that like Mark Redmond last year, Joe Kennedy just didn't seem to fit in with the rest of the team. Urban said that he indeed didn't believe personality- wise that Kennedy fit and he could see Kennedy traded, although he didn't say when he thought that might happen.

I joined Urbans' "Bad for Ball" schtick by saying that Barbieri, Radnich and Ratto's repetitive anti-A's commentry was "Bad for Baseball." Urban later defended them. But when I said "Baroids was Bad for Baseball" because he was a cheater, Urban joked--asking if we didn't agree that it was just flaxseed oil.

It was fun to call in, give some love to AN, express some critiques, and knock the likes of Baroids, Barbieri, Radnich and Ratto.

by reztips on Jul 28, 2005 11:04 PM PDT reply actions

Mychael was dissing chick talk on AN?

Ouch. :(
There's no such thing as "talking too much about Huston's ass."

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 28, 2005 11:05 PM PDT reply actions

don't worry, he was taken down by bbg.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Way to go, BBG!!

Girl power of AN!

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 28, 2005 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions

i admit failure.

in my daylong quest to find rookieoftheyear and sabriel on LJ.

I even got a comment in my journal for it.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 11:09 PM PDT reply actions

Dude, it's just not that hard...

took me like 5 minutes to find sabriel, and 30-40 minutes to confirm it beyond any reasonable doubts. :-)

by sfodoug on Jul 28, 2005 11:28 PM PDT up reply actions

And, no, I'm not some wierd stalker, either. :-)

by sfodoug on Jul 28, 2005 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions

But yet the ROY mystery continues...hmm.

Street is a friggin physical marvel... -Mychael Urban

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 28, 2005 11:51 PM PDT up reply actions

See you guys tomorrow when the A';s

will be making it 2 1/2 games back. Let's get the division boyz.

by Testy1212 on Jul 28, 2005 11:12 PM PDT reply actions

lalalala

I'm not listening...

by Apricot on Jul 28, 2005 11:15 PM PDT up reply actions

this has been a weird night

and I just daydreaming between the 29th and 30th innings of the Angels game?

Has listening to an hour of loud white noise caused me to hallucinate?

Did multiple waves of ANers just open a can of whoopass on Urban on live radio?

Should they rename KNBR KANR ?

This is going to be a very funny thread for people to read in the morning.

by Apricot on Jul 28, 2005 11:13 PM PDT reply actions

They're gonna regret missing it!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions

NO kidding

Someone should recap the highlights!

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions

i tried.

i think i failed.

recap under me?

or do your own, and if it's better BLEZ HAS PERMISSION TO DELETE MINE.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions

jj's got a thread up

already.

I suggest comments go there.

Also: you can delete your own diaries if you have to...

by Apricot on Jul 28, 2005 11:21 PM PDT up reply actions

i'll be missing for the next

twelve or so hours.

and blez needs to take care of his baby.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 11:22 PM PDT up reply actions

I am so glad I decided to listen

tonight. AN was well represented and Urban was put in his place.

by DodgerLuv1 on Jul 28, 2005 11:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey

Any more people wanna call in tomorrow night? I'm so up for it. This is gonna get me addicted to KNBR! I got some things to say :-).

Welcome to Oakland - Where our Barry doesn't need to cheat!

by JLaff on Jul 28, 2005 11:15 PM PDT reply actions

Still listening to KNBR

Sabian has a strange accent. Kinda sounds like a mafia type. <"I want my lawyer">

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 11:16 PM PDT reply actions

GOG LINK HERE.

http://www.athleticsnation.com/story/2005/7/27/21104/1548

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 28, 2005 11:22 PM PDT reply actions

Sorry, chick talk fans, but

you don't appear to realize how much you intrude upon and disrupt good baseball discussions by your continuous commentary about various A's player's physiques.

I believe that too many fans take the game too seriously and that fan blogs and sites should be fun. But the chick talk on AN all too often reaches ridiculous proportions.

I realize there was already a diary about this subject, but I don't see any harm with you initiating and having your own diaries about who you think is hot. That way, you would be communicating with one another and not intruding upon discussions focused upon matters other than the objectification of male anatomy.

Isn't that reasonable? I mean no one is suggesting that this subject matter not be discussed on AN...Merely that it appears on a part of the forum where those interested can speak about the subject with one another and not break up lengthy discussions about various other baseball matters with commentary interrupting discussions with those uninterested in conversing about male anatomy.

Thanks for your consideration of this (truly) friendly suggestion...
Respectfully,
reztips

by reztips on Jul 28, 2005 11:24 PM PDT reply actions

uh oh

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions

The problem is

"chick talk", as people refer to it, isn't the only non-baseball topic to arise on AN. It occurs frequently, but plenty of other things get mentioned, particularly in game threads and open threads -- so should those things be separated from 'good baseball discussions' too? And given the fluid nature of conversations, and the number of folks like Nico who have a good sense of humor and like to utilize it, how the hell can we always determine what should be where?

Personally, I find a discussion on Rich Harden's physique to be fun, and as much of a 'good baseball discussion' as Blanton's BABIP, since to me, almost ANYTHING about the game that doesn't involve 'hey, we can trade Marco Scutaro for Manny with the Sox paying the whole salary! They'll totally do it!' is a 'good baseball discussion'.

But it's Blez's definition that counts, and as long as he lets people have fun and free reign over topics, that's about all that matters.

Personally, I find the use of insults about A's players, such as 'ByrnesBrain' to be extremely disruptive to good baseball discussions, and while I'm cheerfully willing to say it (loudly -- my favorite way), Blez allows it, so that's how it is.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Well said, Kyli

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Jul 28, 2005 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions

'ByrnesBrain' was a really tired nickname

Jason Kendall reminds me of those ballplayers Bugs Bunny used to play against, except not as big --- mrs. gojohn10

by gojohn10 on Jul 28, 2005 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Kyli, you don't seem to realize

that when a bevy of women make post after post about male physical "attributes," it's not like single poster commentaries critical of certain players, with or without negative nicknames.

It's a bit selfish of those who focus upon male objectification to not realize how disruptive this is to those who wish to discuss baseball strategy, deals, player's skills, etc.

Why would it be such a disruptive matter for you and your fellow chick talk posters to start your own diaries, daily if you wish, which would enable you to discuss this subject of your choice with those posters also interested in the subject?. This way, you would not intrude upon those who have absolutely no interest in female assessments of various player's "physical attributes."

by reztips on Jul 28, 2005 11:35 PM PDT up reply actions

There are a million diaries...

...for you to discuss baseball strategies, deals, player's skills, etc.

You don't like the chick talk, we don't like the OAFC talk or the Byrnes bashing.

We deal with it. You can too.

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Okay, I'm an idiot ...

What does OAFC stand for?

"Blanton was very cat-like on that last play!" - Foss on Joe's fielding

by angus hanger on Jul 29, 2005 1:54 AM PDT up reply actions

OAFC

The Oakland A's Fan Coalition.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 29, 2005 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions

Unfortunately, the nature of the blog

at this point is a lot more relaxed than that -- topics specifically devoted to players' appearance rarely exist, the comments arise in conversation because it's the natural place for them to begin. It's awkward to take the punch line of another joke to a different thread, isn't it?

And if "chick talk" is moved, shouldn't ALL off-topic chatter suffer the same? Heck, even discussions of players' wives and ladies' looks appear on here, along with TV shows, etc. If "chick talk" gets moved, it's likely that ALL "off topic" discussion would too -- and in my mind, that'd be a shame.

Maybe I just need to go back and reread some diaries again (it's hard to keep up nowadays with all of them), but it seems like many heavily stats-oriented conversations stay that way.

And I don't think it's impossible for good discussion and chick talk to coexist. A post about Huston does not automatically negate your ability to post about something more serious and get responses to it. Threads and diaries exist for a reason, and I just don't see how the chick talk always hinders that.

Is there a lot of it? At times, sure. But it does seem to be more heavily in picture threads, open threads, and game threads than elsewhere, which are already emotionally-driven spaces. There isn't a limited amount of space on AN or in a particular thread.

I think starting daily diaries COULD in a way be more disruptive, since it would start a trend of having a lot of diaries specifically about it, and could result in pushing more valuable and interesting diaries off the list, which is already a problem.

I think it's a bit selfish to try and define what a "good baseball discussion" and asking us to conform, when our own ideas may be different. When you're talking about what is and isn't good baseball discussion, you're identifying the value of an individual comment and series of comments -- all I'm saying is that we're all guilty of stepping over the line of not producing "good baseball discussion" at times. I'm ALWAYS guilty of it, and you're not exactly a perfect saint either.

Again, Blez's word here is what will make the difference. He hasn't asked it yet, and it's his call.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 28, 2005 11:46 PM PDT up reply actions

You go, girl!!

If there are diaries devoted completely to the 'male anatomy,' well, that is when we really have a problem. The 'chick talk' is just a natural part of conversation... I think that if diaries were made just for that sole purpose, they would just end up being completely contrived. We KNOW that it's not the most important part of baseball; that's why there haven't been threads devoted just to said topic.

I guess I could say more, but you've pretty much said it all, and you did a better job than what I could ever imagine doing.

by Melody on Jul 29, 2005 12:08 AM PDT up reply actions

Agreed

So much of it is spontaneous that if it has a set diary, it wouldn't be as much fun. I'm all for the serious baseball talk, to an extent, but there's only so much of it I can take. Baseball is supposed to be fun, and for some of us, that means discussing the players' looks as well as their talents on the field. If the "problem" grows, Blez will know when to curb it, and figure out a way to do so without offending everyone. But for now I'm going to enjoy our freedom to say whatever we want in whatever space we want, even if it does involve a name like "ByrnesBrain" (which I didn't appreciate either).

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." -Earl Wilson

by whiteshoes40 on Jul 28, 2005 11:37 PM PDT up reply actions

With all due respect,

And I do appreciate how nicely you have broached this subject; this a very considerate post, but you are lacking credibility to make it.

Several people have politely (and not so politely) asked you to drop the campaign against the OAFC and to stop making the constant derogatory nicknames for Eric Byrnes, to no avail.

Therefore, as nice as your post was worded, I don't feel you have shown the same courtesy to make this request.

Sincerely,
baseballgirl

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 11:34 PM PDT up reply actions

touche

by ak_A on Jul 28, 2005 11:40 PM PDT up reply actions

It's not hard to scroll by a poster you dislike,

baseball girl. It's well-neigh impossible to scroll past post after post of male objectification without losing the thread of genuine baseball discussions.

If you don't like my criticism of a downright facistic baseball site whose leader regularly elbows her way into the press to pose as a leader of A's fan opinion, or my nicknames for players I am critical of, it's easy to ignore me. And I suspect some posters do. No problem.

But when you have the option of starting regularly your own diaries focused upon the male objects of your desires, why not do that rather than subjecting those interested in other baseball matters upon a plethora of posts in which the majority of contributors to this site have little or no interest?

BTW, I am hardly the only one to articulate this objection. Mychael Urban cited it as one of his two objections to what he sees on AN...

by reztips on Jul 28, 2005 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions

See Kyli's post above

she says it better than I ever could.

Best Coliseum promotion of the year? 2005 Oakland A's baseball.

by baseballgirl on Jul 28, 2005 11:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry, stat heads, but

you don't appear to realize how much you intrude upon and disrupt good ass-watching threads by your continuous commentary about meaningless things like OBP and SLG.

I believe that too many fans take the game too seriously and that fan blogs and sites should be fun. But, the stat talk and serious discussion totally get in the way of chick talk.

I realize there was already a diary about this subject, but I don't see any harm with you initiating and having your own diaries about who leads the league in OBP, ERA, IsoP, etc. Oh, except that all the cool chick-talk diaries get pushed off the front page. Anyway, using your own diaries would ensure that you would be communicating with one another and not intruding upon all the important stuff like objectifying the male anatomy.

Is that reasonable? I mean, no one is suggesting that actual baseball not be discussed on AN... Merely that it appears on a part of the forum where those interested can speak about the subject with one another and not break up the length discussions about Huston's ass with commentary about actual baseball. Although, truth be told, talk about Huston's ass is all the better when he's actually pitching, so, in that sense, I like actual baseball too (makes Huston's ass look better).

</joke>

Sorry, couldn't resist. ;-)

by sfodoug on Jul 28, 2005 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions