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* A's fan since mid-80s (first game in 1986)

* Photographer, primarily for Scout.com, covering a variety of minor league baseball games including some All-Star Games.

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Athletics Nation Commented Don't hold your breath on A's ink 10 year deal with KTRB 860 am on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 2:50 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I'm not really interested in the logic of it ;-) on Skinny Guy with Stringy Hair Who Pitches for That Team Wins 2nd Straight Cy on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 2:14 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented I don't really care one way or the other if it's legalized or not on Skinny Guy with Stringy Hair Who Pitches for That Team Wins 2nd Straight Cy on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 1:43 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I've never been remotely interested in pot on Skinny Guy with Stringy Hair Who Pitches for That Team Wins 2nd Straight Cy on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 11:28 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I know it's not the end-all, be-all of stats but here's how they ranked by ERA+ on Skinny Guy with Stringy Hair Who Pitches for That Team Wins 2nd Straight Cy on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 10:16 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Basically for me it's this on Skinny Guy with Stringy Hair Who Pitches for That Team Wins 2nd Straight Cy on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 10:12 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented I don't know on Skinny Guy with Stringy Hair Who Pitches for That Team Wins 2nd Straight Cy on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 6:35 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I noticed Keith Law's 1-2-3 were Lincecum, Vasquez and Wainwright on Skinny Guy with Stringy Hair Who Pitches for That Team Wins 2nd Straight Cy on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 6:35 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I mean, I was comparing some things like their WHIP, AVG against, K/BB ratio, and so on... on Skinny Guy with Stringy Hair Who Pitches for That Team Wins 2nd Straight Cy on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 4:37 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I thought Wainwright looked the weakest of the three when put up against each other on Skinny Guy with Stringy Hair Who Pitches for That Team Wins 2nd Straight Cy on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 4:28 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented I went to his first start in San Jose ;-) on Skinny Guy with Stringy Hair Who Pitches for That Team Wins 2nd Straight Cy on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 4:27 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented The fact alone that Wainwright got the most first-place votes... on Skinny Guy with Stringy Hair Who Pitches for That Team Wins 2nd Straight Cy on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 3:54 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented If it's that hard to get a signal, it's a problem on A's ink 10 year deal with KTRB 860 am on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 2:44 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented How is Anderson for Pierre a good trade in the first place? on Are We Seeing A Shift Away from Win/Loss? on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 2:43 AM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented This on Huston Street and the Blown Save on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 12:07 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Agreed on Huston Street and the Blown Save on Athletics Nation - 11/18/09 11:46 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Here's my take on Huston Street and the Blown Save on Athletics Nation - 11/18/09 11:40 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented They made the right choice with this one on Are We Seeing A Shift Away from Win/Loss? on Athletics Nation - 11/18/09 1:54 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented You might want to ask Jaffe some of this yourself on Billy Ball, Revisited on Athletics Nation - 11/17/09 4:30 PM EST

Athletics Nation Posted Billy Ball, Revisited on Athletics Nation - 11/17/09 1:30 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented That's pretty much how I feel about it, yeah on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/11/09 2:05 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Pretty much, yeah on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/11/09 2:03 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Maybe a compromise could be found in giving people the option to hide something on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/11/09 2:32 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I'd rather be able to get rid of being a member of a blog completely on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 10:55 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 10:25 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented In fact, just from having been around a few things like that before... on DLD - 11/07/2009 - How to Keep Yourself Occupied in the Off-Season on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 9:43 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Yeah, but I guess if you're recording something ahead of time... on DLD - 11/07/2009 - How to Keep Yourself Occupied in the Off-Season on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 9:42 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Just a little on DLD - 11/07/2009 - How to Keep Yourself Occupied in the Off-Season on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 9:19 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Maybe, though I'd prefer people just get used to previewing it ;-) on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 8:45 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Yeah, I was thinking more in the sense of... on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 4:32 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented If you're quick about it, sure on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 4:13 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented It's really not a dumb example at all on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 3:06 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Ahh, gotta love Bill King on DLD - 11/07/2009 - How to Keep Yourself Occupied in the Off-Season on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 2:38 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented So autoformat is like Emil Brown? on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 2:09 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Autoformat doesn't mess me up because I often preview things that are more than just... on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 12:26 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented That could be a good alternative, yeah on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 12:25 PM EST

Athletics Nation Voted for I don’t mind it, but I wouldn’t miss it if it were gone. on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 3:17 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I'm with you on a lot of this, especially automatically marking all the threads read on (Un)official AN Tech Request Thread on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 3:16 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I'm due for a free upgrade around next July anyway... on AFL Rising Stars Showcase Tonight on MLBN @ 5PM on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 11:12 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Can you get the iPhone through Verizon now? on AFL Rising Stars Showcase Tonight on MLBN @ 5PM on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 10:52 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Blowout city on AFL Rising Stars Showcase Tonight on MLBN @ 5PM on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 8:41 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Desme singles one in on AFL Rising Stars Showcase Tonight on MLBN @ 5PM on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 8:30 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Hitting coach in Sacto on AFL Rising Stars Showcase Tonight on MLBN @ 5PM on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 8:30 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented This could be fun to watch on AFL Rising Stars Showcase Tonight on MLBN @ 5PM on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 8:07 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented This could just double as the game thread if anyone wants to use it on AFL Rising Stars Showcase Tonight on MLBN @ 5PM on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 6:28 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented At least a salary cap (and minimum) would make it so teams like the Yankees... on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 5:25 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented It was crystal meth, and he'll also reveal the hair was just a wig on Tim Lincecum: Putting The "Pot" In "Potpourri" on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 4:20 PM EST (1 reply)

Golden State Of Mind Commented There is no problem with understanding anything on RECAP: LA Clippers 118, Golden State Warriors 90- It's a Great Time Out for Clipper Raj! on Golden State Of Mind - 11/07/09 3:48 PM EST

Golden State Of Mind Commented And then someone like Anthony Morrow comes along and secures a spot on an NBA team... on RECAP: LA Clippers 118, Golden State Warriors 90- It's a Great Time Out for Clipper Raj! on Golden State Of Mind - 11/07/09 3:39 PM EST (1 reply)

Golden State Of Mind Commented He's already said he doesn't like to coach his vets, like Maggette on RECAP: LA Clippers 118, Golden State Warriors 90- It's a Great Time Out for Clipper Raj! on Golden State Of Mind - 11/07/09 2:13 PM EST

Golden State Of Mind Commented As involved as Nelson is in the construction of the team, yeah - a lot of it is his fault on RECAP: LA Clippers 118, Golden State Warriors 90- It's a Great Time Out for Clipper Raj! on Golden State Of Mind - 11/07/09 2:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Yeah, and Detroit's time in the top five in payroll was brief because they had a few big contracts they didn't replace. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 12:34 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Here's where I look at it a little differently on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 11:15 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented That's an excellent point on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 10:57 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented What I really want to know is... on Tim Lincecum: Putting The "Pot" In "Potpourri" on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 10:54 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Maybe, but if you allow for not being "ready" then there has to be a limit placed on it on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 1:20 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Wait on Tim Lincecum: Putting The "Pot" In "Potpourri" on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 12:56 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Too easy on Final tally for the ex-A's on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 9:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented 5 PM Pacific on MLB Network on Final tally for the ex-A's on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 9:06 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented You can see an Arizona Fall League stars game tomorrow on Final tally for the ex-A's on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 8:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Yeah on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 6:38 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Would this be that extra withholding stuff? on facebook Members: Keep the A's in OAKLAND on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 6:33 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented (Majority of the 2000s, that is) on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 5:39 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented S'what I'm sayin' on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 5:39 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Much of the history of what's happened in the sport hasn't changed much... on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 5:37 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented No, Rickey runs on water on Happy 6th Birthday, AN! on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 5:30 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Speaking of Portland... on facebook Members: Keep the A's in OAKLAND on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 2:17 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented What kind of fanbase will they generate in Las Vegas? on facebook Members: Keep the A's in OAKLAND on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 2:08 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented If you say so on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 12:40 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Salary cap please, kthxbye on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 12:40 PM EST

Athletics Nation Posted Final tally for the ex-A's on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 12:00 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Yes, and? on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 11:59 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Nope on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 11:58 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Yeah, but having the money to buy multiple high-level free agents every year... on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 11:56 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I'm gonna pretend to get drunk, woohoo! on Happy 6th Birthday, AN! on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 11:55 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I don't consider myself much of a scout type either on Minor League Players on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 2:16 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented By the way... on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 2:05 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented That says more to them signing the wrong players in the past than anything else on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 1:56 AM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented I'd rather see the A's beat teams like the Yankees in the playoffs instead of winning two of three in May on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 1:54 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I can pretty much guarantee a level playing field doesn't see a team like the Pirates... on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 1:53 AM EST

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