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UncleLeo

Feb 14, 2008 Nov 10, 2009 11 1925

Going to A's games since 1972... A's fan since 1977.

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Athletics Nation Commented Totally agree. on Scrapbook Memories: 1989 World Series, Game 3, Part 2 on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 2:09 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I stand corrected... on Scrapbook Memories: 1989 World Series, Game 3, Part 2 on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 10:08 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented We're not talking about the same game. on Scrapbook Memories: 1989 World Series, Game 3, Part 2 on Athletics Nation - 11/10/09 1:24 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented As I recall... on Scrapbook Memories: 1989 World Series, Game 3, Part 2 on Athletics Nation - 11/09/09 8:36 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Yeah, after I posted I realized I was going off on a tangent. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/09/09 12:38 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Historically... on 2010 Off-Season Blueprint on Athletics Nation - 11/08/09 11:46 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I tend to agree with this. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/08/09 12:21 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Now we're talking parity in opportunity, not parity in effort, I think. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/08/09 12:15 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I'd be ok with a couple more roster slots. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/08/09 12:02 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Been listening to George Carlin again? LOL! on Hardy to Minnesota. What's with the early offseason trades? on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 9:04 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented You missed it. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 8:51 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented When contraction wes talked about before... on 2010 Off-Season Blueprint on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 6:58 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I didn't say the only reason. on 2010 Off-Season Blueprint on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 6:53 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Maybe, but... on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 4:01 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Yes, the rest of the world is a paragon of virtue when it comes to employee rights. LOL! on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 3:57 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I don't think it really matters. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 3:49 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented If there were a hard salary cap... on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 3:41 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I don't understand how a team could somehow be "not ready". on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/07/09 10:36 AM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented This is part of my point in this thread, also. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 11:30 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Totally agree. on 2010 Off-Season Blueprint on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 9:12 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I think either side uses whatever spin they can to get as much or pay as little as possible. on Hardy to Minnesota. What's with the early offseason trades? on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 6:45 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented On the field I don't think it means much, but... on Hardy to Minnesota. What's with the early offseason trades? on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 6:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented As much as I dislike Selig, and loathe to give him credit for anything... on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 6:09 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented We should we care about worldwide exposure? on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 5:03 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented To paraphrase George Costanza... on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 5:01 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I thought that for a long time, also... on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 5:00 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented And what, exactly... on Hardy to Minnesota. What's with the early offseason trades? on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 3:44 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented You mean like 10 years ago? on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 12:46 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Once now, twice then, 4 times before that... on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 12:28 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented But that's just a natural part of business and the free market. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 12:25 PM EST (3 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Shooty Babbitt on Which of these former A's players would you most like to see return? on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 10:30 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Since you brought it up... on facebook Members: Keep the A's in OAKLAND on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 10:20 AM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented A high-spending incompetent front office in New York would be called the Mets. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 10:12 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Please don't tell me you think the Yankees and Red Sox are the ONLY teams trying to buy a title. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 10:11 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented There's alot of speculation that Damon will be re-signed. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 10:10 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented ...just a few years after the Yankees won 4 straight. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 10:08 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented That's actually part of my point. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 10:05 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Agreed. More often than not... money talks. on 2010 Off-Season Blueprint on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 9:53 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented You forgot Mariano Rivera. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 1:29 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented That's why players insist on long-term contracts. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 1:25 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented A couple points... on 2010 Off-Season Blueprint on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 12:57 AM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Inept and/or apathetic ownership plays a part with many of those perennially teams, also. on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 12:40 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented How do you figure they "Bought themselves another World Series ring"? on My Rant Against The Champions And MLB In General on Athletics Nation - 11/06/09 12:35 AM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Oh, and the obligatory Queen over the PA - retire that song already on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:52 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented What goes thru his mind... on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:51 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Me too on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:50 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented as you wish on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:50 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Hey Dave, steal 2b on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:48 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented back-to-vack-to-back-to-back HRs... let's go on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:47 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented LOL! Worth the price. on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:47 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Yeah, but it felt good on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:45 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Somebody... please put Tim McCarver out of my misery on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:45 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented YANKEES WIN!!! on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:44 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I wouldn't know :-( on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:44 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented But but but... it's not the money. on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:40 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I was just thinking about that! LOL! on Open Thread: World Series - Game 6 (cont) on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 11:39 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I like that idea. on To Replay or Not To Replay: The Debate of the Playoffs on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 6:53 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented LOL! I like that. on To Replay or Not To Replay: The Debate of the Playoffs on Athletics Nation - 11/04/09 6:46 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Since when are people logical? on To Replay or Not To Replay: The Debate of the Playoffs on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 11:23 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented To be honest... on To Replay or Not To Replay: The Debate of the Playoffs on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 9:45 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented No flames from me. on To Replay or Not To Replay: The Debate of the Playoffs on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 9:42 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented Yes, many of these teams would have made the playoffs anyway... on Any chance we trade for big bat/arm? on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 8:37 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Personally, I prefer randomly placed landmines in the outfield. on To Replay or Not To Replay: The Debate of the Playoffs on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 8:25 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented re: "interesting" on To Replay or Not To Replay: The Debate of the Playoffs on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 6:29 PM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented A few random thoughts... on To Replay or Not To Replay: The Debate of the Playoffs on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 5:42 PM EST (3 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Transistor radios... that brings back memories. on how did you become a fan? on Athletics Nation - 11/03/09 1:37 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Recommended how did you become a fan? on Athletics Nation - 11/02/09 6:32 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I want one. on how did you become a fan? on Athletics Nation - 11/02/09 2:24 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented I've always been a contrarian and supporter of the underdog... even as a kid. on how did you become a fan? on Athletics Nation - 11/02/09 2:22 PM EST

Athletics Nation Commented How do you define successful? on Any chance we trade for big bat/arm? on Athletics Nation - 11/02/09 9:33 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Again, I can't really dispute that either, but... on AmA'sing (Old) Pics (Lots!) on Athletics Nation - 11/01/09 3:26 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I'd rather sign Elle MacPherson on Orioles release Melvin Mora, would he fit for the A's at third? on Athletics Nation - 11/01/09 3:19 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Oh, we gotta get another one o' those. on Orioles release Melvin Mora, would he fit for the A's at third? on Athletics Nation - 11/01/09 3:16 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I can't dispute that. on AmA'sing (Old) Pics (Lots!) on Athletics Nation - 11/01/09 12:12 PM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented The view of the hills was/is way over-rated. on AmA'sing (Old) Pics (Lots!) on Athletics Nation - 11/01/09 10:50 AM EST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Me too. on AmA'sing (Old) Pics (Lots!) on Athletics Nation - 11/01/09 10:48 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented No... we traded Matt Holliday for a reason. on AmA'sing (Old) Pics (Lots!) on Athletics Nation - 11/01/09 10:47 AM EST

Athletics Nation Commented You mean between him and Wallace, don'tcha? on Orioles release Melvin Mora, would he fit for the A's at third? on Athletics Nation - 11/01/09 10:39 AM EST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Doesn't really surprise me. on Braves: Tim Hudson discuss multi year deal on Athletics Nation - 10/31/09 4:07 PM EDT

Athletics Nation Commented So, if enough fans will never come through, that begs the question: If not now... when? on Any chance we trade for big bat/arm? on Athletics Nation - 10/31/09 3:15 PM EDT (1 reply)

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