Choose Ziggy's walk-on music!

Jackson23 — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 02:30:36 -0000

Not sure if anybody has seen this yet, but there's an article in the Chronicle on the intro music that players select for their walk to the plate or mound. There's some entertaining stuff on Giambi and his possible music selections, and some other bits and bobs. What struck my interest the most is an opprotunity for fans to choose what Brad Ziegler's walk-on music will be. Apparently on the official A's site there will be a contest where fans can help Ziggy select his song. Haven't seen it yet on the official site, but keep an eye out. The song will be played for Ziggy's appearances as of May 4th onwards.

Batter up? Cue the hit parade.

On a side note, what do people think about each player having their own personalized walk-on music? The article mentions baseball "purists" who prefer either the standard organ music fills or no music at all. I'm up in the air on the issue, but I love the idea that a batter can throw a pitcher off by playing The Carpenters as they walk on.

Bye bye McAfee - It's the "Oakland Coliseum" again

Jackson23 — Sat, 20 Sep 2008 10:13:44 -0000

Bye bye McAfee - It's the "Oakland Coliseum" again

McAfee declined to renew it's 10-year naming rights to the Coliseum. Nice to see a little window of time when the official name is the one I grew up with and still use before another company gets in there.

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Choose Ziggy's walk-on music!

Bye bye McAfee - It's the "Oakland Coliseum" again

Bye bye McAfee - It's the "Oakland Coliseum" again