ANtics Episode 2.31: A's Are AL West Champs

by louismg on Oct 1, 2006 3:31 PM PDT in News

The 2006 regular season complete, the A's bags are packed, ready to do battle with the Minnesota Twins. Though the A's had a torrid second half, there were times in September when it seemed the team was ready to let it all slip away. The ANtics look back...

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When 2006 is complete, what will you most remember?

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4 votes

Depends how the playoffs turn out.

50 votes

The big roles played by newcomers Thomas and Bradley.

28 votes

Barry Zito's farewell tour.

12 votes

AN Day 3 and the AN community in general.

4 votes

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YES!!!

Let's go Post-Season!!!

by OaklandSi on Oct 1, 2006 4:25 PM PDT reply actions

I hope nobody has taken this one

new sig line!

And go A's!

"I call it my truck driver look. I'm truckin' into the playoffs." - Swisher

by gimpy989 on Oct 1, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions

Haha!

I was thinking about it, but I decided I liked mine too much to change it.

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

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Oct 1, 2006 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn't want to change mine either!

Look at all this Swisher love!!! Can't wait to see what he's going to do in the post season! Do you think there will be anyone more hyper and excited than him!?!

*Nick Swisher is good. He is home-run-beltin', sideburn-wearin', nonstop-talkin', bear-hug-dispensin', self-proclaimin' good.*

by Swisherfor05ROY on Oct 1, 2006 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions

hahaha

I love him

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

by drmmerchk on Oct 1, 2006 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions

See you on Apocalypse Tuesday Sumbitches

by Salvatore on Oct 1, 2006 4:29 PM PDT reply actions

Do or Die

Tuesday.

It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 1, 2006 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions

PLAYOFFS!

<Dies>

by AsGirl on Oct 1, 2006 4:47 PM PDT reply actions

Don't die!

That's what everyone expects the A's to do!

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by louismg on Oct 1, 2006 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions

This is going to be crazy week on AN.

Playoff day games
The <censored> Metro Doom
Johan F'in Santana
Our starting pitching <barf>

I am scared. Seriously. You probably won't hear from me all week.

"We did it, finally."

by Jennifer on Oct 1, 2006 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Just keep repeating to yourself:

It's only a game...It's only a game...It's only a game...

by Salvatore on Oct 1, 2006 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Ditto. :(

I'm terrified.

I started hyperventilating as soon as the final out was recorded in the Royals/Tigers game. I think I'll hide under a desk until next Sunday.

by AsGirl on Oct 1, 2006 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions

What happens

Happens, playoffs anything is possible so get ready for a rollercoaster since there should be some good pitching but this is going to be good this week.

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

by doublehustle22 on Oct 1, 2006 5:20 PM PDT reply actions

haha

just saw a commercial on ESPN for the yankees/twins ALDS.
um... might want to update that there ESPN...

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

by drmmerchk on Oct 1, 2006 5:54 PM PDT reply actions

playoff schedule

I'm not sure if this is new but I'm seeing it for the first time - Playoff schedule.

ALL 3 day games?? How is this possible? Everyone in the working world can't watch ANY.

by dscel on Oct 1, 2006 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

that's right

first one I'll be able to see I'll be at (Friday), and that's only because I made sure I'd be available that day. I'll have to catch up on Games 1 and 2 in between lots of other stuff.

by OaklandSi on Oct 1, 2006 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions

It's all due to Yankees

Think about it... OAK vs. MIN or NYY vs. anybody. The Yankees always play in prime time. Yuckers.

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by louismg on Oct 1, 2006 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Playoffs

I really hooe that the A's actually advance past the first round this year. I think that the will be lucky to get a spit in minnesota. Facing Santana is not cool. Maybee it is a good thing that there are not many players on the team from the CHOKING A'S. Hopefully the energy of Swisher and the rage of Bradley will propel them past the to a series win this year.

by 3Chavy3 on Oct 1, 2006 6:35 PM PDT reply actions

waiting for the playoffs

for the final verdict... but the Friday 9/22 12 inning game + fireworks on the fireld after the win is the high point so far and a memory to treasure forever no matter what happens this month.

1972...1973...1974...1989...2006

by emperor nobody on Oct 1, 2006 7:59 PM PDT reply actions