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Feb 17, 2008 Nov 25, 2009 7 365

I was King of England from 1189 to 1199. In my own time, I was known as the troubadour Bertran de Born, while some later writers referred to me as Richard the Lionheart, or Coeur de Leon, and others by my more casual name, Rich Harden.

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Athletics Nation Commented ah alright, got it. on AFL PitchFX Pt. 1: James Simmons on Athletics Nation - 11/25/09 5:03 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented ? on AFL PitchFX Pt. 1: James Simmons on Athletics Nation - 11/25/09 4:33 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented +1 on AFL PitchFX Pt. 1: James Simmons on Athletics Nation - 11/25/09 2:28 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Looks like we're headed to a runoff. on Community Prospect List #18 on Athletics Nation - 11/23/09 3:05 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Voted for Yep. He has some potential upside on Athletics Nation - 11/22/09 6:22 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I don't think Beane meant that he was going to the Majors... on Community Prospect List #17 on Athletics Nation - 11/22/09 3:59 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Agreed. on Old McPherson is an A, e yi e yi yoooooooo on Athletics Nation - 11/22/09 3:56 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented His value will obviously depend on his health. on Old McPherson is an A, e yi e yi yoooooooo on Athletics Nation - 11/22/09 2:56 PM EST (1 reply)

Minor League Ball Commented I really don't think Pennington is brutal on defense. on An Interview with Oakland GM Billy Beane on Minor League Ball - 11/22/09 12:36 AM EST

Athletics Nation Voted for Yes on Athletics Nation - 11/22/09 12:29 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented If he can develop just average control, on Community Prospect List #18 on Athletics Nation - 11/22/09 12:26 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Seriously? on Community Prospect List #18 on Athletics Nation - 11/21/09 10:05 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Voted for Ben Hornbeck, SP on Athletics Nation - 11/21/09 10:04 PM EST

Minor League Ball Commented How 'bout they trade the entire AAA and AA affiliates, including the cities of Sacramento and Midland...? on Throwing stuff against the wall: What would it cost the A's to trade for Florida's... on Minor League Ball - 11/21/09 8:58 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Not to mention, despite (as I just stated above) the fact that I personally want to see him tried as a starter again, on Community Prospect List #17 on Athletics Nation - 11/21/09 6:12 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I'd argue that they gave up on him as a starter too early. on Community Prospect List #17 on Athletics Nation - 11/21/09 6:10 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Rec'd. on Some things I am "coming around" on... on Athletics Nation - 11/21/09 6:04 PM EST

Athletics Nation Recommended Jesus on Athletics Nation - 11/21/09 6:04 PM EST

Athletics Nation Recommended A's Protect Carter, FDLS, Figueroa and Souza from Rule V on Athletics Nation - 11/21/09 2:45 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented But I would say that there is a reasonable chance they'll be league average, for what it's worth. on What To Expect From 2010 on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 6:10 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Agreed. on What To Expect From 2010 on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 6:09 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Thing is, except for Kennedy, and perhaps Pennington depending on his defense, every one of those players is a decent bet to be league average. on What To Expect From 2010 on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 3:28 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Braden's K rates in the low minors were actually very high too. on Community Prospect List #17 on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 12:07 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented The point is to have a method of weighing my own projections. on Community Prospect List #17 on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 12:03 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Yeah, on Community Prospect List #17 on Athletics Nation - 11/20/09 12:44 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Recommended I don't think dream world projections are useful in this type of exercise on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 9:51 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Might as well try this out again: on Community Prospect List #17 on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 3:27 AM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented True to my word, I went with Kilby here. on Community Prospect List #17 on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 1:52 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Voted for Brad Kilby, RP on Athletics Nation - 11/19/09 1:48 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I'm getting sucked into an argument that I'm not emotionally involved in. on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/17/09 5:38 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Right, this was what I was getting at, on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/17/09 4:02 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented My reasoning is that there's a hump, and that if Donaldson and/or Desme pan out and make the majors, on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/17/09 3:11 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Donaldson: on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/16/09 11:12 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented And for kicks, here's how I'd do Henry Rodriguez: on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/16/09 9:41 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented No doubt, as I've shown myself. on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/16/09 9:38 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I think maybe Cardenas should be at 10%: 4 WAR and 30%: 3 WAR. on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/16/09 9:23 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Just for reference, this is how I would rate the community top 5 using this method. on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/16/09 9:19 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Because I have absolutely no ability to get excited about relievers. on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/16/09 3:26 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Good call, I'd agree with you. on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/16/09 3:25 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Right, on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/16/09 3:02 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented On second look, on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/16/09 2:58 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I wonder what happens, by the way, if I apply the same method to James Simmons and Ben Hornbeck... on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/16/09 2:01 AM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Make sure you get some sunlight to help with the jetlag. on Community Prospect List #16 on Athletics Nation - 11/16/09 1:52 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Voted for Dusty Coleman, SS on Athletics Nation - 11/14/09 10:22 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Good approach from Weeks. on AFL Rising Stars Showcase Tonight on MLBN @ 5PM on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 8:39 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Wow, hitting does look easy here. on AFL Rising Stars Showcase Tonight on MLBN @ 5PM on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 8:32 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Jemile is pronounced: Jeh My Uhl...? Crazy! on AFL Rising Stars Showcase Tonight on MLBN @ 5PM on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 8:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Voted for Dusty Coleman, SS on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 7:20 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Look forward to it, NSJ. on 2010 Offseason Primer on Athletics Nation - 11/05/09 2:02 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Wow!!!! The Yankees won the world series!!!!!! on The Yankees Win It! on Athletics Nation - 11/05/09 12:44 AM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented NEVER! on Who should the a's go after in free agent? (2009-2010)Part 2 for people who dnt understand on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 2:02 AM EST

Athletics Nation Recommended ALOL, sirbed. on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 2:00 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented +1 in using my acronym! on Who should the a's go after in free agent? (2009-2010)Part 2 for people who dnt understand on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 2:00 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Honestly, I don't think "removing a black hole and putting a different black hole in the same spot" can really be considered the "literal" sense. on 2010 Offseason Primer on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 1:47 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Reconvert him to pitcher! on 2010 Offseason Primer on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 10:29 PM EST

Minor League Ball Voted for San Francisco Giants on Minor League Ball - 11/02/09 12:07 AM EST

Athletics Nation Voted for Dusty Coleman, SS on Athletics Nation - 11/01/09 11:28 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented That's 24.6 %. on AFL update 10/28 Desme is HOT!! on Athletics Nation - 10/29/09 12:38 PM EDT

Athletics Nation Recommended AFL update 10/28 Desme is HOT!! on Athletics Nation - 10/29/09 12:36 PM EDT

Athletics Nation Commented +1 on Community Prospect List #13 on Athletics Nation - 10/29/09 12:35 PM EDT

Athletics Nation Voted for Dustin Coleman, SS on Athletics Nation - 10/29/09 12:32 PM EDT

Beyond the Box Score Voted for 4 WAR on Beyond the Box Score - 10/28/09 4:57 PM EDT

Athletics Nation Commented +1 on Community Prospect List #12.5 - Runoff Election on Athletics Nation - 10/27/09 1:03 PM EDT

Athletics Nation Voted for Tyson Ross, SP on Athletics Nation - 10/27/09 7:39 AM EDT

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