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Mark Ellis to have kidney removed
by since72 on Apr 1, 2009 10:59 AM EDT
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SuSlu reports on MaEl kidney removal
As if it couldn't get any worse, the injury bug just will not leave the A's alone. Early reports this morning by Susan Slusser reports that MaEl, our beloved unicorn, may have to have his kidney removed.
This of course will open up a slot for Bobby Crosby, who is set to have a break out year. After all his hard work and "dietary" tips from Mark McGwire, Bobby is expected to hit for power and find success laying off the outside breaking ball. I think it is safe to say we all expect Bobby to have an awesome season this year.
Ellis will be laid up for awhile, so Todd Linden will be invited to camp as a non-roster invitee and given a chance to compete for a spot on the roster. How that is related to Mark's kidney, I have no idea. But in the meantime, enjoy your April 1st.
Your opinion of this spring...in Haiku
by since72 on Mar 30, 2008 7:24 PM EDT
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Pitchers of today vs. Pitchers of yesterday....
by since72 on Mar 20, 2008 8:47 PM EDT
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We salute you Mr. Too Lazy To Do Any Actual Real Research Before I Write An Article Man
by since72 on Mar 16, 2008 11:47 AM EDT
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Unfetterred enthusiasm...are you a gamer?
by since72 on Mar 14, 2008 10:23 PM EDT
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This year's squad compared to last year's. A reason to hope?
by since72 on Mar 13, 2008 4:08 PM EDT
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Just one fan's projections going into the 2008 season. Feel free to sound off!
The A's have cancer....maybe
by since72 on Mar 9, 2008 5:56 PM EDT
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The A's are carrying a story out of spring training today that Todd Linden is speculating that he is not going to make the team and is vocalizing his displeasure with playing time.
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Eric Chavez. Toast?
by since72 on Feb 29, 2008 2:42 PM EST
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The Hanahan Era begins...
Availability Heuristics and the Macarena
by since72 on Feb 25, 2008 8:33 PM EST
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Availability Heuristic
Description
We make a judgment based on what we can remember, rather than complete data. In particular, we use this for judging frequency or likelihood of events.
Because we remember recent experiences or reports, then the news has a significant effect on our decisions. After a news feature about a rape case, many women will be more nervous about going out alone at night. We have thus been primed by the news, increasing the accessibility of this information.
Various factors can affect availability. Things which are easier to imagine, for example if they are very vivid makes themselves more available. Things which are uncomfortable to think about can push people into denial, making these thoughts unavailable. This may also be why we can seem egocentric: because our own experiences are more available to us.
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The Injury Fairy is an A's fan this year
by since72 on Feb 23, 2008 7:59 PM EST
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The injury fairy is visiting other teams this year. Can this really be our year?
"Hope springs eternal"...or...."You just cannot see past your cornea."
by since72 on Feb 6, 2008 10:16 PM EST
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Back after a lifetime ban has been lifted by the commissioner of MLB (Major League Blogs) for my inappropriate use of photoshop and standing up a fellow AN'er for the AN day at the park (I owe you a game this year, my treat, you pick the game and I will buy you are beer as well)......
I have one free ticket to the River Cats game tonight if you want
by since72 on May 18, 2007 5:01 PM EDT
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This is a real posting, just so you know. Not my usual silliness.
A couple of my comics, as requested
by since72 on May 18, 2007 9:44 AM EDT
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As per request, I thought I would post a couple of my comics (from a previous life) I have several baseball related ones as well, but I was too lazy to dig them up (ok, honestly my hip has been bothering me and I am just not feeling myself lately....)
The summer blockbuster that has A's fans scared stiff!
Draw a line to the matching object...this is a test
by since72 on May 16, 2007 1:00 AM EDT
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As I am suffering through the ninth and another edition of the La Bullpen Follies, here is the latest light-hearted installment of PhotoShop Gone Wild.
Graphic photos of my surgery...not for the weak of heart
by since72 on May 15, 2007 1:56 AM EDT
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With Chavez again leaving runners in scoring position, I decided to have my "I love Eric Chavez" tattoo removed. Since it has been with me a long time, there was only one alternative....
(warning: the following may be too graphic for many viewers. Please use discretion.)
How dare they call our boys $@%holes!!!!
by since72 on May 14, 2007 5:25 PM EDT
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This is appalling. Absurd. And it will not be tolerated. They are the Omegas, and we will be their Deltas. The Los Angeles Assholes of Tustin in Anaheim near Disneyland Angels of Buena Park are a wanna be big league team, the Yankees of the west, replete with jerkoff overrated players with stupid monikers.
NO ONE CALLS MY BOYS A BUNCH OF ASSHOLES!!!
So, here is my plan:
I am going to signup and I will be DAILY bombing them with funny clips highlighting every freakin' faux pas they make, on and off the field. BUT I will do it under the guise of an Angels fan, and link it back here. Sure, some will catch on, but if "Slingblade" is any indication of their intellectual capacity, it's a cakewalk.
Personally, The Huntington Beach of Anaheim Ontario Angels of Los Angeles have just elevated themselves to this fans most hated list, supplanting the Yankees (for now)
I suggest a small subversive contingency do the same:sign up and create general chaos.
Jack Cust Instruction for the Serious Player (hint, hint!)
by since72 on May 14, 2007 1:42 PM EDT
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Just discovered this website. Perhaps a certain third baseman and catcher whose intials start with ERIC CHAVEZ AND JASON KENDALL might get the message...
Anyone disagree?
by since72 on May 14, 2007 3:48 AM EDT
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Every year in baseball, characters emerge who capture our imagination: Underdogs become Heroes, Unknowns become Icons.
For us A's faithful, the 35,000 faithful chanting, "Marco"..."Scutaro" in unison for a little-used utility player will forever bring a smile to my face. This year it is King Cust, and it could'nt happen to a nice "character".
Languishing, undeservedly so, in the minors for an astonishing 11 years, plucked from the "scrap heap" out of sheer necessity, King Cust used his bat not unlike "The Natural" to turn baseball's attention toward Oakland.
Now we have some wood to go with the arms. Thank you Mr Cust...enjoy the spotlight, you deserve it!
Piazza who?
by since72 on May 12, 2007 12:35 PM EDT
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Jack Cust comes from nowhere to save the Oakland Athletics from imminent disaster and has such a remarkable run for the A's that he takes over the stat lead in every offensive category in every league...
Take The Dan Johnson Eye Test Challenge!
by since72 on May 10, 2007 8:10 PM EDT
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Test your vision with the Dan Johnson Eye Chart!
Gary Larson is an A's Fan?!?!
by since72 on May 10, 2007 3:16 AM EDT
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I was thumbing through my Far Side book today and ran across this comic. I was totally unaware that Gary Larson was a member of the AN! Seems everyone is sick of "second and third, no outs" futility...
The secret...
by since72 on May 8, 2007 4:53 PM EDT
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A glimpse into the brilliance that is Billy Beane...
Fans say the darndest things
by since72 on May 8, 2007 12:31 AM EDT
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Off day shannanagins...
Fan I am...A primer for beleaguered A's fans
by since72 on May 6, 2007 2:51 PM EDT
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I cannot get them on the radio
I cannot see them on TV
I cannot get them on MLB
Bud Selig is an S.O.B.
Play Along With Me...
by since72 on May 6, 2007 4:31 AM EDT
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Together, maybe we can put this team back together again, one player at a time.
Just keep the Swede away from sharp objects!
A's Promotion Department Rejects
by since72 on May 4, 2007 7:59 PM EDT
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I was rummaging around out back of the Oakland Athletic's administrative offices today (because that's what I do) and this is what I found in a box marked "BobbleHands Promotion"...
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