Open Thread: AN Day Approaches

by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 8, 2005 10:23 PM PDT in News Comment 131 comments

The tickets are all safely in your hands. The guests are almost all lined up (I still have a couple possibilities that I'm working rigorously to try and secure).

I called the A's today to confirm that it was OK to create and hang signs from where we'll be sitting. It turns out the A's don't have problem with signage. Green N Gold Girl got the jump on everyone else with her "high socks" sign (see her diary).

I recommend getting there as early as possible. The barbecue will only be available from 11 a.m. until the minute the national anthem starts. Plus, you want to get an Eck jersey, don't you? We'll also have our special guests showing up early and we'll be conducting a fun trivia contest to give away some prizes.

Two quick notes. A special note of thanks to baseballgirl, who graciously agreed to make the name tags for the event which will ask you to fill in your real name and user name.

And finally, giambizombie, a regular here at AN and the guy who makes all the great AN apparel recently welcomed a new addition to his family this past weekend. Yet, he's still going to be there this weekend at AN Day. Talk about dedication! Let me just say publicly, congrats to him and his wife on their new bouncing baby boy. It couldn't have happened to a nicer guy. And now you'll know why he looks like a zombie come AN Day.

You can use this as an open thread for AN Day planning or any other pending issues, such as the biggest series of the A's year starting about 21 hours from now.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!!

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P.S.

I talked to them and there should be plenty of veggie dogs for all the vegetarians attending.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 8, 2005 10:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

thanks blez

on behalf of those perpetrating the plant genocide.

If I weren't playing baseball, I'd be... "in the Ultimate Fighting Championship." -Rich Harden

by xbhaskarx on Aug 9, 2005 3:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

AN day info for new AN citizen

HI:

Based on the thread, I am assuming AN day is today? I'm new to the site. HOw do you get info about festivities, seating, etc? Are there more AN days? How does one get involved?

by CC95060 on Aug 9, 2005 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

AN Day is Saturday

It's once a year (so far), and this is the second year. Essentially AN members will congregate in the BBQ Terrace of Saturday's game vs. the Twins to eat, greet and mingle.

Because of the number of people involved, Blez set this year's up months in advance. So you're obviously past deadline, but be ready next spring! :)

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 9, 2005 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOOOOO!

Go A's!!! Tomorrow may we reclaim our proper place in the standings!!!

I am sooooo not going to be able to sleep tonight. Tonight it's all about reconstructing my shrine with the proper feng shui, and cursing all the bad mojo that a certain Yankee fan recently brought into my life.

I hope everybody has fun at AN day; I'm wildly jealous. I'll be in Redding! Ugh.

by LLawbug on Aug 8, 2005 10:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If there are any last minute cancelations

someone get in touch with me, I have this weekend free now.

Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Aug 8, 2005 10:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I so cannot wait

How many of the photographers (well, ones that I know) will be there. I know melody will be there, but will Nimvee and Almost Reggie (I know your real name... just can't remember it right now!), and any other AN photographers be present?

If I get there at like before 10? 9:30-45ish... would that be sufficient? I've got nothing going on that day, so if anyone is like hanging out in the parking lot pre-game, that'd be cool.

"Lou Gehrig... died of Lou Gehrig's disease. How the hell did he not see that coming?" - Denis Leary

by JLaff on Aug 8, 2005 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Me!

I'll be at the game, but not as part of the AN Day festivities. I'd like to be there ridiculously early, too. I mean, the A's are my life, so it's not like anything else will be taking precedence. Granted, I haven't actually bought a ticket yet, but... that's a small matter.

by Nimvee on Aug 8, 2005 10:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where is it? The parking lot?

Hi! Sorry to jump in here, but I've never done this before.

Where is the event? In the parking lot, right? We had planned to show up at 1100 and look for it, driving around until we see it. Is that the correct thing to do?

Thanks in advance. Peace be with you. Man am I excited about tonight!

by paradox on Aug 9, 2005 8:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

BBQ Plaza Left, I see

Maybe we just get into the stadium at 1100 and go to the plaza. We'll find out.

These are shade seats. Cool.

by paradox on Aug 9, 2005 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Guest List

I can't wait to see who the special guests are...

Only ones I can guess are the obvious ones: Micheal Urban, Billy Beane and Dennis Eckersley.

Dr. Baron Von Evil Satan, in person.

by Zonis on Aug 8, 2005 10:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hmm...

I'd say Z, but with the HSC, not sure if there's enough security in the Western world to keep a distance.

Others that would be cool...
Wash
Brandon Buckley
Octavio Dotel
Ray Fosse
Bill King
Roy Steele
Ken "Fire" Macha ... ("Now")
Michael Zagaris
Any of the clubhouse attendants

"Lou Gehrig... died of Lou Gehrig's disease. How the hell did he not see that coming?" - Denis Leary

by JLaff on Aug 8, 2005 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Buckley

If I get to shake his hand I will never wash mine again (please!)

Celebrate good times, come on!

by gojohn10 on Aug 8, 2005 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Even though

I have no AN day ticket, I hope it's Buckley! I love him. Or Fosse! I'd be so jealous if it was Fosse. I'll have to jump the BBQ plaza fence if it's Fosse, haha.

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

by rookieoftheyear on Aug 8, 2005 10:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

HSC?

I think you mean me. No one would be able to get near Z because I'd scream "I'M NOT DONE YET! GO AWAY!"

He he. It's nice to dream.

"You look the the 4th of July! That makes me wanna hot dog real bad."
Click.

by GreenNGoldGirl on Aug 9, 2005 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Your sig makes me giggle.

by Jennifer on Aug 9, 2005 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Must be Blanton

because Blez says to get there early for the food.

by Larry E on Aug 9, 2005 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That won't be a problem!

I'm baking some cupcakes for Blants. I'm gonna give them to him before the game. No shortage of food on AN DaY!!!

"You look the the 4th of July! That makes me wanna hot dog real bad."
Click.

by GreenNGoldGirl on Aug 9, 2005 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Macha

Don't let Macha catch you doing that!

by Larry E on Aug 9, 2005 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have a question about AN shirts

If I said I wanted one and paid giambizombie online, would he be able to bring one directly to me at the stadium? I'm kind of a horrible procrastinator and it's kind of too late now to order one and still receive it in time without paying outrageous postage fees [and still risk it not coming on time], but I'd like to have an AN shirt to get signed by everyone who's going this year. [Congrats on the baby, no matter how zombie-like you may be we still love a man with his children!!]

by Melody on Aug 8, 2005 10:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I have an extra Wear It

size large...I can bring it and give it to your there.

by LongTimeFan on Aug 9, 2005 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

AN shirt

hey - if you want me to bring a tee for you, you can just pay me there - just send an email to info at astropitch dot com and let me know what you want -
The A's probably wouldn't want me selling a bunch of shirts, so I doubt I can make it an open call for sales in the BBQ plaza (much as I wish i could).
I will be bringing in our fabulous giveaways and my fabulous 2.5 year old girl (wearing her girly tee like a dress).

by giambizombie on Aug 9, 2005 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was too late to get tickets ...

So my kids and I will wave to you from the left field bleachers!

Congrats on the new addition Giambizombie! With a nearly two month old myself, I know what you're going through brother ...

You don't get the FULL story until you've read it here on AN

by angus hanger on Aug 8, 2005 11:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ANers should definitely stop by

...also this has the makings of the biggest play date in history. Bring lots of A's burp cloths.

by Apricot on Aug 8, 2005 11:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ooo

if i come by can you sneak me in?

Chav:"Croz whos got the best hair in here?" Croz:"Kielty" Chav:"OK rephrase the question, whos got the sexiest hair?" Croz:"You, of course"

by CrosbysGirl510 on Aug 8, 2005 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hmmm

maybe the High Socks Crew could form a human chain to swing you over from the upper deck or from the bleachers...

but seriously, I've never been to the BBQ Plaza and don't know what the security is for the non-food times. But a cursory look at the panorama makes me think security couldn't be that intense. Others will know better than I...

by Apricot on Aug 8, 2005 11:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Green and Gold Girl..

Your sign ROCKS!!!!

I wish I was going to AN day but I don't live up there anymore. :( Have fun, everyone and enjoy your Eck jerseys, barbecued food and special guests!!!

by ChaBinsky on Aug 8, 2005 11:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

purely informational

Skyview Terrace Hospitality Suite

For groups of 25 to 100 people, the Skyview Terrace is the perfect place to entertain clients, reward employees or throw a great party for your family and friends - all amidst the luxury and privacy of a suite. A ballpark fare meal (hot dogs, sodas, popcorn, peanuts) served in your suite is included in the rental price. The Skyview Terrace is one big party suite that can accommodate up to 100 people. It is sold in increments of 25. The price per 25 is $1,000 (which includes 25 tickets, a set number of parking passes and a ballpark food package).

I've never been in a suite...

Anyway I thought Blez might like to know what one can get for $40/person.

* cough * 2006 * cough *

by Apricot on Aug 8, 2005 11:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Im jealous....

Sounds so fun.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 8, 2005 11:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Man....am I jealous!!!!

reading your posts for the get together, Oregon seems like a million miles away!!!
Wish I lived back in good ol' Nevada City, I'd
be joining you most definetly!! Have a complete
blowout for those of us wishing to be there!!

Life is a big joke, and some people don't get it!

by OregonAsfan on Aug 9, 2005 12:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

At the airport

I was reading the Sports Illustrated article about the A's. A guy in an Angels hat noticed and said, "Does that story mention how my Angels are sucking?"

Nobody Girl

by day-to-day on Aug 9, 2005 2:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh man, I'm excited!

Got back to Davis to find my ticket waiting for me, and I am stoked. On top of getting to share a game with all you awesome peoples, I get to see Eck's retirement. Eck was one of my very favorite players growing up. It's going to be awesome being there to honor him.

"Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." ~Ted Williams

by ZeroIndulgence on Aug 9, 2005 2:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

name tags?

i'm going to go as "oaktoon"!

If I weren't playing baseball, I'd be... "in the Ultimate Fighting Championship." -Rich Harden

by xbhaskarx on Aug 9, 2005 3:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Spill a beer on t-oak for me, will you?

by ArakSOT on Aug 9, 2005 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

NO!

Don't waste a beer!

by Jennifer on Aug 9, 2005 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

This beautiful man says....

HOORAY BEER!

"You look the the 4th of July! That makes me wanna hot dog real bad."
Click.

by GreenNGoldGirl on Aug 9, 2005 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

you've tlong-ized his name?

the ultimate insult...

If I weren't playing baseball, I'd be... "in the Ultimate Fighting Championship." -Rich Harden

by xbhaskarx on Aug 9, 2005 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm taking my decorating kit.

OK, I don't have a decorating kit. It's more like a decorating box where a tornado had hit and left glitter, paint and ink all over the place. I'm gonna have to work on this.

"You look the the 4th of July! That makes me wanna hot dog real bad."
Click.

by GreenNGoldGirl on Aug 9, 2005 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

trivia

blez, AN is way too big for trivia now. there's so much stuff on here that nobody can remember it all.
maybe we can just limit the trivia to foolshgame22 diaries?
i've already memorized all byrnes-related stats...

If I weren't playing baseball, I'd be... "in the Ultimate Fighting Championship." -Rich Harden

by xbhaskarx on Aug 9, 2005 3:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The trivia will be on

the A's this year. Not the site.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 9, 2005 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

you could have mentioned that sooner

it's okay, maybe during the seventh inning stretch, i'll recite the 2500 haikus i just memorized...

If I weren't playing baseball, I'd be... "in the Ultimate Fighting Championship." -Rich Harden

by xbhaskarx on Aug 9, 2005 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

2500 haikus in three minutes?!

Blez, is it too late to bring in someone from the Guinness Book of World Records to verify this feat? :)

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 9, 2005 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ESPN2

I don't know if anybody mentioned it, but the game will be on ESPN2 Wednesday at 10:00 PM. Pretty cool for us East Coast fans.

Signatures? We don't need no stinking signatures.

by jubjub on Aug 9, 2005 7:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

yeah!

oh wait- i've got a gig. sometimes it's a drag to be a musician.
so i'll miss wednesday's game and miss AN day, but I'll be at the Coliseum on wednesday the 17th for the day game. Any HSCers going?
I'll be the one with the ancient A's cap and Giambi shirt. Maybe my Jackie Robinson jersey to represent.

by brothersky on Aug 9, 2005 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats the best news

i've had all week and its been a rough week for me

ohio roots

by nickatt7 on Aug 9, 2005 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will be up on the third deck...

cheering on our A's and waving to y'all in AN.

I wasn't able to get AN day tickets since at the deadline i still didn't know whether I would be back in the Bay Area. I'm also going with a group of (non-AN) folks so we're sitting in the cheap seats.

by OaklandSi on Aug 9, 2005 8:33 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Giambizombie...

That's two, now. Stop it already.

Congrats!

by ArakSOT on Aug 9, 2005 8:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hey thanks

thanks to all for the congrats
<rubs eyes, thinks about getting coffee>
stop it? well yes, one of us is getting snipped...
probably me
ouch
<rubs eyes, thinks about taking a nap>

by giambizombie on Aug 9, 2005 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do it quick

I waited too long and my wife talked me into a third.

by easyraider on Aug 9, 2005 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Scioscia on ESPN radio this hour

if anyone wants to listen.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 9, 2005 9:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Will reztips be

offering valet parking on the San Leandro border for frightened AN'ers?

by southofcruiseamerica on Aug 9, 2005 9:44 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Parking Lot?

Can someone tell me what time the parking lots open on Saturday morning? We're definitely coming as early as we can. I can't wait to meet everyone!!!!!

by Athletica on Aug 9, 2005 10:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

When do the gates open?

If I understand correctly, gates will open two hours in advance (and in Saturday's case, that would be 11 a.m.). But tbe A's official site also mentioned gates could open earlier (like 2 1/2 hours, or 10:30 a.m.) on large attendance games (which apparently is likely) or special occasions (Eck Day).

Guess I'll show up at 10:30 regardless.

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 9, 2005 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It seems like...

they open the parking lot gates whenever they feel like it. We usually get there before 4:30 for 7:05 games (not even high attendance games), and the lot is always open.

The one time it wasn't open yet we told the folks we had to go to the box office (which we actually did) and they let us in. We did, though, also have a prepaid parking lot ticket, which I think made the difference.

We will be there by 10:30 at the latest. I'm hoping we can get into the lot for 10 a.m. :)

by Athletica on Aug 9, 2005 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Neyer has either sold out..

or he's not following the A's that closely.

1) said in response to a Piazza to A's as DH next year query, "sure, if he'd take a 90% paycut (accurate enough), and isn't Dan Johnson just as good a hitter right now?

yes, Rob, but you see.. Dan Johnson now plays 1B 90% of the time;

said cano is still the choice for ROY when someone suggested the A's 3 headed monster. Gave it no thought-- just threw it out there.
said the White Sox sweeping all the management awards (Guillen, Williams) would make sense to him. No credit for Macha?? Or Beane??

Part of me thinks he's goe so establishment that he knows he'll get in trouble if he shows his Moneyball/Beane flag too often-- so he overcorrects.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Aug 9, 2005 11:06 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

He must have had a late night last night

Cano??? Come on! He of the .314 OBP?

A Beane in the hand is worth $60M in payroll

by jeepers on Aug 9, 2005 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

actually it was all the awards

save MVP

garland/Buerhle for CY; Iguchi for ROY-- the latter was the one he backed away from, citing anti-Japanese backlash after Nomo, Ichiro, etc.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Aug 9, 2005 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Unfortunately

I can definately see Cano stealing ROY from the A's - he's played quite good coming up as a rookie who never expected to be playing in the bigs this year, and is a part of the reason why the Yankees are 3.5 out of the wild card right now without any pitching.

He's right in between DJ and Swisher (in the order) in VORP (see here) and when saying who will win the award, not who necessarily deserves it, there is a Yankee bonus.

Something to note (taken from Baseball Prospectus):
VORPS:
Chacin: 30.8
Street: 25.8
DJ: 23.9
Blanton: 20.9
Cano: 15.2
Swisher: 12.7

And I think Ozzie could win over Macha for Manager - although Beane should be over the W.Sox GM.

What do you guys think?

"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 Aug 9, 2005 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

p.s.

if this doesn't get many replies, since I don't do a diary yet, I may post it again in the gameday thread as a conversation piece.

"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 Aug 9, 2005 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

thanks for the vorps

I hope someone will do this every week for the ROY candidates...

by Apricot on Aug 9, 2005 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I can understand if Guillen...

...gets manager of the year. The White Sox have been super (even though the A's have done very well against them) when just about everyone handed the Central to the Twins. So, Guillen or Macha -- I think you can't go wrong with either. Same thing with Williams or Beane.

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 9, 2005 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it is Guillen and Beane:

Personally.

Remember back when Art Howe was always in the running...HAHAHAHAH!!!

Macha = Way Overrated!!! (IMO) :P

Adversity will be there everyday, but you quit the day you don't get up. - D Braden

by saint on Aug 9, 2005 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Could be

If Huston finishes with 25 saves, and his ERA remains microscopic, hopefully he'll get it.

Can't go wrong with either Macha or Guillen as Manager of the Year. The former helped engineer what's arguably the best in-season comeback in AL history, the latter took a perenially underachieveing franchise to the best record in the league. They're certainly the only two that belong in the conversation.

A Beane in the hand is worth $60M in payroll

by jeepers on Aug 9, 2005 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

How do you know

he gave the ROY no thot and threw it out there??? You really don't think he thinks answers through and is thinking baseball 24/7?

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 9, 2005 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Because if he were

he wouldn't so blithely say Cano.

Chacin and all three of the A's top players-- plus Iguchi-- are now legit candidates.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Aug 9, 2005 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

He didnt say there were no other candidates...

just that Cano would be his pick.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 9, 2005 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Swing by, say hi?

I'll be at the game in 107. I joined AN too late to get on board this outing. Mind if I swing by and say hi sometime during the game?

by NotJohnnyDamon on Aug 9, 2005 11:39 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'd be in that boat too:

I already have my season tickets for that game, which I am not using either.

Must bang the drum in the bleachers!!! ;)

Adversity will be there everyday, but you quit the day you don't get up. - D Braden

by saint on Aug 9, 2005 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

whats that i hear?

Oh thats just the fat lady singing cuz we are gonna take the west tonight!

ohio roots

by nickatt7 on Aug 9, 2005 12:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Saturday's A's game...

... isn't on television. :(

by Jennifer on Aug 9, 2005 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I know. Funny how we blame ESPN:

For so many things, yet, Fox is screwing a home town team?!?!?!

It is Dennid Eckersley's retirement party.

This is so lame..Don't get me started...I mean, every friggin time a Giant breaks wind they cover the game, yet Fremont's own Dennis Friggin Eckersley gets no love!!!
GRRRRRRRR!!!

Adversity will be there everyday, but you quit the day you don't get up. - D Braden

by saint on Aug 9, 2005 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here is a link to contact them:

http://msn.foxsports.com/feedback

Adversity will be there everyday, but you quit the day you don't get up. - D Braden

by saint on Aug 9, 2005 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think the A's are the folks to contact...

they're gonna have way more pull than us. Try this one...

kpries@oaklandathletics.com

It may not be correct, but that's the general format.

by BleacherDave on Aug 9, 2005 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Really? What game is on Fox in the Bay Area then?

We get the Dodgers here in So Cal which makes sense..but the Giants play a night game....Why would the A's-Twins not be on?

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 9, 2005 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exhibition Game of 49ers and Raiders

I think...

by OaktownRajah on Aug 9, 2005 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hey

Anyone who wants to get their rivalry blood flowing...Rex "I need to have a baseball in my hand during telecasts because I just can't let go of my mediocre career" Hudler is going to be on ESPNEWS at 1:40.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 9, 2005 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Who else is coming from out of town?

I'm coming in from North Carolina (would that set an AN Day record?), and I understand some folks are coming in from Southern California and that alaska A could appear, too (from Alaska, strangely enough).

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Aug 9, 2005 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Strangely enough but

a lot of people from the lower 48 and foreign countries are further away, and more hassell away than I am.....hour forty to seattle, hour forty to oakland and zap, I am there.

Royale with cheese. (resubscribed to cable recently)

by ak_A on Aug 9, 2005 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Driving up from SoCal

by easyraider on Aug 9, 2005 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My Wife and I are coming from Rocklin....

We are making it a weekend without the kids.

Can't wait!!!!

Where is everyone else staying?

Any sugestions?

by Mike Heath on Aug 10, 2005 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A's fan in So Cal

Hello all ANers. I'm new here & I couldn't be happier to find a place where i can share the love I have for the A's!!! I'm seriously slacking at work because I can't get enough of reading what's on AN! I live in So Cal (conserative Orange County), so i unfortunately live among the Red Sea. I work with 4 Angels fanatics & love talking smack to them every day!!
I go to all the A's @ Angels games proudly wearing my gold & green & the last one I went to we won, but I was constantly reminded by Angels fans that we were still 7 games back. Look at us now!!! All I can say is...Go A's!!!!!!!

by neesie on Aug 9, 2005 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What city?

I live in H.B.

by easyraider on Aug 9, 2005 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

orange co. fan

i live in mission viejo off the 5 freeway

by neesie on Aug 12, 2005 12:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Have fun guys

I'll be at that game as well, but cheer hard and here's to a good game against the twins on saturday.

You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club wont be worth a dime.-Babe Ruth

by doublehustle22 on Aug 9, 2005 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oaktoon

About Neyer's comment on Cano as ROY. I really think it was sarcasm. He got into it with some fans in a previous chat. One guy thought Cano would run away with the votes, and Neyer brought up Swisher and obp. Another guy pointed out that Cano's obp at the time was better. Neyer ended the argument by saying that he only meant that Cano was hardly a lock and that there were others to be considered.

Neyer can be very snarky in his answers, and with Cano's numbers dropping(he's definitely cooled down) and Swisher's numbers rising, I'm pretty sure there was plenty of sarcasm there.

When he's talked about reasons for the A's current run, he's mentioned Swisher's turn-around.

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

by Sharon on Aug 9, 2005 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i think you're right, as usual

If I weren't playing baseball, I'd be... "in the Ultimate Fighting Championship." -Rich Harden

by xbhaskarx on Aug 9, 2005 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Man....Being here in So Cal

Got a couple of bad looks already from Angels fans when I was out earlier.

LA Times today has an article about the series..and of course points out "Moneyball" is 0-9 in playoff clinchign games no matter how hto their second haves have been. Ugh, this crap drives me nuts.

I am fired up for the game, god I hate the Angels.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 9, 2005 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

tonight's game

Ditto to that. I don't know how long I'll be able to look at Lackey's mouth without cringing. Why can't he just close his mouth? :)

by neesie on Aug 9, 2005 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

anyone who talks about

Moneyball without talking about last year's champs Red Sox cannot be taken seriously as an analyst. The '04 BoSox were the quintessential Moneyball-2002 team. People who think the A's are the only ones who value OBP and SLG are just fancy versions of Gilbert Gottfried. Annoying, begging for attention and ultimately meaningless.

by Apricot on Aug 9, 2005 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep

They're "Moneyball with money"

A Beane in the hand is worth $60M in payroll

by jeepers on Aug 9, 2005 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Where do you live O-Power?

by easyraider on Aug 9, 2005 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

stoked for game

about to leave work early for the game. go A's

by dj4roy on Aug 9, 2005 3:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Man, every Angel is asked the same question

the last two days about how hot the A's are....They must be so sick about hearing about the A's...first couple innings should be big..cuz the Angels are going to fired up to end this talk.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 9, 2005 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I'm in So Cal too...Pasadena

to be exact and the radio stations are PUMPING this series up...MY HEAD IS GOING TO EXPLODE!!!

Badges, we don't need no stinkin Badges!

by henry85 on Aug 9, 2005 3:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It is all they are talking about....

Lets get it on!

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 9, 2005 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

AM 710

God I hope the A's when the division. I will not forget Mr. Know-it-all Joe McDonnell, when the A's were still 4 or 5 back, saying they had no chance and that they would fade. Then he goes on to say that Beane builds teams to win 90 games but not to win World Series. Huh? How do you build a team to win 90 games but not to win the W.S.? Isn't building a team to win 90 the same as building a team to win the W.S.? What is the difference? I would love to hear that jackass eat his words. Besides, doesn't pitching win Worlds Series. Havn't the A's had pitching?

by easyraider on Aug 9, 2005 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Angels sure sound disheartened.

according to an ESPN article. Looks like they got their doubts, and that's just how I like em.

Can't wait to see you all there. Lets show these So. Cal Posers what real fans are like.

"...and then King Harden smote him with a 99MPH fastball"

by KingHardensServant on Aug 9, 2005 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I hope u guys rock the Coliseum this week...

Need to play that home field advantage up!

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 9, 2005 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Checking In from Nova Scotia

This is my first post, but I've been lurking for a while now. I must say I am pumped about this series, however living in Nova Scotia the only chance I get to see the A's is when Rogers Sportsnet picks up the game. This week they are showing the titanic battle between Seattle and Minnesota.

I know my Canadian boy Rich will be dealing tonight, let's take first place once and for all.

PS I hope everyone has a blast at AN day, I'll get out there eventually.

by Le Mullet on Aug 9, 2005 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome, LM!

Love the moniker!

Picker of Nits since '63. Or so I thought until I discovered AN. Now I feel like a nitpiker.

by McFood on Aug 9, 2005 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome

I'm in Ottawa. I have the Rogers super sports package which gets me MLB "extra innings" so I can see almost all of the A's games. The 10PM starts like tonight are rough but I guess it would be 11PM for you.

by Larry E on Aug 9, 2005 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Welcome

I'm from Ottawa. I have the super sports package from Rogers TV which includes MLB "extra innings" so I can see almost every A's game. 10PM starts like tonight are rough but then I guess it would be 11Pm for you.

by Larry E on Aug 9, 2005 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice to see

several lurkers and "high 2,000s-low 3,000s" users popping their heads above water for the first time to say "hi"--must be a big series--we're all impatient and anxious together...Bring it on, Hardy-Boy style!

Nico

by Nico on Aug 9, 2005 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thinking the same thing

gotta love it

by easyraider on Aug 9, 2005 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sh*t, got a meeting to shut me out

of the first forty-five minutes of the game. Oh, the angst, firing up the score and mlbtv when I get back!

Royale with cheese. (resubscribed to cable recently)

by ak_A on Aug 9, 2005 4:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Is this the quiet before the storm?

It's crazy quiet in here......

Badges, we don't need no stinkin Badges!

by henry85 on Aug 9, 2005 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

We're saving our energy

for the game.
:-)

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Aug 9, 2005 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am so freaking nervous/excited.

I've had my helmet on all day.

by Jennifer on Aug 9, 2005 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Meds

'Nuff said.

A Beane in the hand is worth $60M in payroll

by jeepers on Aug 9, 2005 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Check.

I've gone back to using an IV.

by Jennifer on Aug 9, 2005 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully we won't need the helmets!

It's NEVER a good sign when I need my helmet during the A's game. Helmet = Bad luck, just like the dreaded crazy caps.

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Aug 9, 2005 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We don't need luck!

We've got Harden!

A Beane in the hand is worth $60M in payroll

by jeepers on Aug 9, 2005 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The helmet is a precautionary measure.

I'm going to barf.

by Jennifer on Aug 9, 2005 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

am i the only one

watching this piece o shizzle red sox rangers game counting every minute on the clock....
and drinking whiskey in a very dark room. alright musta lost most of you with that one

by NYC on Aug 9, 2005 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I am waiting.

The game won't be on TV here until the Giants game is over. I hate that. So much waiting and anxiety and then... no A's until that game finishes. :(

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

by rookieoftheyear on Aug 9, 2005 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The A's game will be on FSN Plus, no?

Whenever the Giants game ends, they'll carry it on FSNBA as well.

At least, that's what they did last week when the A's had a 5 pm PST start and the A's game started at 7.

Meanwhile, Brad Hennessy: 2 1/3 IP, 7 R.

Sabean will now sign him to a 4-year contract.

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 Aug 9, 2005 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I meant,

"when the Giants game started at 7."

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 Aug 9, 2005 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yep, A's are on FSN+

and FSN Bay when the Giants game is over.

GO A's!!!

by AsGirl on Aug 9, 2005 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

There is no FSN+

on my tv :( just FSN Bay Area. So I have to wait.

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

by rookieoftheyear on Aug 9, 2005 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

awww....

THAT sucks. I think I'd kill a sibling. Never mind.... I want to do that already.

Guess what??? My sister spilled diet pepsi on the end of my poster. It was dripping wet. I hope it (a) doesn't get totally ruined and (b) it doesn't get stained.

I'm super sad. :(

"You look the the 4th of July! That makes me wanna hot dog real bad."
Click.

by GreenNGoldGirl on Aug 9, 2005 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah, true

but I don't have FSN+ here. :(

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

by rookieoftheyear on Aug 9, 2005 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm pleased to see

KC leading CLE 4-0 after 2 innings. Partly because I'd like to see Cleveland stay out of WC range and partly because KC is actually one of those teams I've never disliked--and actually quite liked back in the Quiz/Saberhagen/Leibrandt days. I feel bad for them and their (very loyal) fans; hope they have a good series against the Indians.

Nico

by Nico on Aug 9, 2005 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Maybe they will

Somebody posted something earlier today about the teams we pound coming back against the next team they play.

A Beane in the hand is worth $60M in payroll

by jeepers on Aug 9, 2005 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

probably a better game to watch

as i cant make up my mind who to root for..
Texas second in the division but way back
boston not in the WC race but they could be soon..
ugh stat majors please help!
or maybe i should just get over it and play video games like harden's doin now. man i wish i could be there..
arnold should throw some money the a's way because they are like 90% of the reason i come back to visit cali

by NYC on Aug 9, 2005 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

WOOO HOOOO!!!!!

AN DAY!!!!!!!

OK, too much spirit.

"You look the the 4th of July! That makes me wanna hot dog real bad."
Click.

by GreenNGoldGirl on Aug 9, 2005 6:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ugh....No Kotsay.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 9, 2005 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

man

how does bb know this stuff
Payton is such a nice replacement..

Truthfully i wouldnt mind seeing mark miss this series to get better. unless this is somewhat matchup related anyone stathandy w/ lackey

by NYC on Aug 9, 2005 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

the event

bummed i can't make AN day. you guys have fun

by denis52 on Aug 9, 2005 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Melhuse DHing--

me likey.

Nico

by Nico on Aug 9, 2005 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Award?

How about for GOG. Say for, I don't know, the top five in the standings...

by easyraider on Aug 9, 2005 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cant wait to meet everyone!

I am usually quiet on here, I grovel in the shadows of those who know so much more than I...I just want to say Hi, and I cant wait to meet everyone on Saturday. I plan on showing up around 1015-1030, hopefully I can secure a jersey, but more importantly, I just want to wipe out as much Saags and hamburgers and possible.

Plus, my wife is pregnant with twins, and at her work its all Giants fans. I am not worried about second hand smoke or alcohol, she doesnt do either of those. I am worried about my children, happy in the womb, hearing nothing but talk about KNBR, Barroid, and Sabean. They should be hearing about Macha, Beane, and tales of the bleachers. Lou Seal should frighten them, while Stomper soothes them.

I also hope there is some shade so she doesnt get burned, she needs a nice spot in the shade so I can deliver her mounds of burgers. So no cheeseburgers, eh? Perhaps bringing in some cheese is in order? Hmmmm

Anyways, see everyone soon!!!

by sactowncharles on Aug 9, 2005 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs