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ANtics Episode 2.31: A's Are AL West Champs

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...

Also: BBG Postgame coming soon!


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Also: Take the Poll: When 2006 is complete, what will you most remember?


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When 2006 is complete, what will you most remember?
Other (Write-In Below)
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  

Don't die!
That's what everyone expects the A's to do!

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

This is going to be crazy week on AN.
  1. Playoff day games
  2. The <censored> Metro Doom
  3. Johan F'in Santana
  4. 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.

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  

ya that was definitly one of my favorites....
but then again i went to milton bradley's 3-run walk-off, too.

by iloveoakland on Oct 1, 2006 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

me too
I was also at both games and what a thrill they were.  Let's hve repeats in the play-offs (not the 12 innings tho).
Baseball is life. . . at least that is what my sweatshirt says.

by 0R0H0E on Oct 2, 2006 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Huston picture and associated text
work absolutely beautifully together.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 2, 2006 9:40 AM PDT reply actions  

How do you find out...
How many days teams had players on the DL?  I'm going to remember winning despite all the injuries.  Did the A's have the most DL days?  It seemed like it.  Beane should get an executive of the year award.  

by rickeyrocks on Oct 2, 2006 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

About the comic
Geez, i found those really funny. Nice job on them =)

by swisherroks33 on Oct 2, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

I've enjoyed your comics all season, thanks.
Good work - I especially like the picture of the team celebrating on the field during the clincher.  

It's one of the few celebratory shots I've seen without Jiminez finding the camera someway, somehow.  

by NewPosterMojo on Oct 2, 2006 11:26 PM PDT reply actions  

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