ANtics - Episode 2.2: A's Offense, New and Improved

by louismg on Feb 26, 2006 9:00 AM PST in News

Spring training is under way, and while we're all watching to see how Bradley, Thomas and Loaiza integrate with their new teammates, many fans, reporters and the A's themselves are eager to see if the team's offense can support what's widely accepted as one of the best pitching staffs in all of baseball. In this edition of the ANtics, we talk with Blanton, Zito and others about whether they will get the run support they need to be successful.

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Poll

After the off-season changes...

It's More of the Same - Pitching and Defense Win Ballgames

14 votes

It Doesn't Matter... Macha Will Muck It Up Somehow

4 votes

It's "Return of the Bash Brothers"

3 votes

The Pitchers Will Eat More Donuts than the Offense Will Provide

9 votes

30 votes | Poll has closed

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Great job, as always

can't wait until we get these on a regular basis again

by lerei on Feb 26, 2006 9:09 AM PST reply actions

Amen to that...

Just about as perfect as always!

by SyMapleleaf on Feb 26, 2006 9:14 AM PST up reply actions

Someone should make 3d models

of Athletics related people, so we can make computer generated movies of players doing stuff like pit fighting and Huston doing strip teases in schoolgirl outfits.

by hunter on Feb 26, 2006 9:28 AM PST reply actions

Ewww!!!!

I don't want to look at that in 3-D!

Pit fighting, that is.

by Nico on Feb 26, 2006 9:40 AM PST up reply actions

I see you went to Fan Fest

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by Zonis on Feb 26, 2006 10:06 AM PST reply actions

I did go to FanFest

But... as the disclaimer should say... none of the photos are mine. Some were casually lifted from other AN diaries of those who did go. We didn't even bring our camera...

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by louismg on Feb 26, 2006 10:28 AM PST up reply actions

your work is awesome.

Every time I see one of these I just smile. Great work.

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by Athletics fan and runner on Feb 26, 2006 10:46 AM PST reply actions

ANtics!

Another sure sign that baseball is drawing near

by ArakSOT on Feb 26, 2006 11:32 AM PST reply actions

LOVE the ANtics!

It always brings a smile to my face. :D
Great job, louis!

"Baseball is reassuring. It makes me feel as if the world is not going to blow up." -Sharon Olds

by AsGirl on Feb 26, 2006 11:49 AM PST reply actions

Should I put up a poll about who is the

funniest AN contributor - Nico or Louis?

Seriously, great stuff, Louis. I look forward to seeing you at spring training.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Feb 26, 2006 12:35 PM PST reply actions

You're dead, Louis,

dead. Watch your back at spring training, buddy, I'm telling you.

Oh, please don't construe that as a threat or anything, ok?

Dead.

by Nico on Feb 26, 2006 1:13 PM PST up reply actions

CGV

So, Nico, who do I get to report you to while I'm still alive?

http://www.athleticsnation.com/story/2004/10/26/144110/54

You sound threatened.

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by louismg on Feb 26, 2006 6:20 PM PST up reply actions

Your heirs should file a complaint

against my villa in France. Be advised, though: I will probably win the case of Sammy's Funeral Parlor v. Estate Le Nico, as Dewey, Cheatem and Howe are top notch.

Buuuuaaahhha-ha-ha!!!

by Nico on Feb 26, 2006 7:12 PM PST up reply actions