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Slegna & Texas: two sides of the same lucky penny? 35

Aug

3

2009

In my idle moments today, I was struck by two surprising facts: the Slegna have scored the most runs in the majors, and the Rangers have allowed the second-fewest runs in the AL (only 2 runs more than Seattle and Boston). W. T. F.? Now, sure, we’ve all become accustomed to the Slegna outperforming both ...

The #24 Retired Era begins … now 8

Aug

1

2009

Man, that was an ugly inning. 4-3 A’s through … 3? Feels like 7.

The Cliff Pennington Era begins … now 11

Jul

31

2009

Yikes. Kennedy Davis Zooks Spartacust Sweeney Betting Everidge Not-Corey Ellis Pennington

Goodish news, bad news 103

Jul

31

2009

SuSlu reports: Orlando Cabrera is now a member of the Minnesota Twins, according to two sources with knowledge of the talks. The A’s will receive minor-league shortstop Tyler Ladendorf, according to an A’s team source…. Top Twins prospect Danny Valencia was thought to be the A’s original target, but Landendorfwas a second-round pick last year. ...

Giomancy 28

Jul

30

2009

A’s trail 1-0 bottom 3rd. This more than makes up for it. Hope Sal & Mrs Sal are having fun at the game.

Pink Floyd is the greatest band ever: DLD 073009 36

Jul

30

2009

Long, but worth watching in its entirety: The Daily Show With Jon Stewart Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c

Designated for Accomplishment! 68

Jul

29

2009

Hey, it worked the first time. 5-0 A’s after … half an inning.

Since moving to FREE KRAUT!, my very demeanor is different: DLD 072909 24

Jul

29

2009

Sure, sure — you can’t be disorderly if you’re in a desert. But what if you’re in a dessert? Get Smart! Antiue shoe cobblers forms & stand That smarts! That’s smart! That’s Marte! you better hope to God you don't show up in this little community, because you'll wish you had never come

The Tommy Everidge Era begins … now 76

Jul

28

2009

I’m not really comprehending this lineup against Buchholz. I guess we should just be grateful Crosby’s not in there.

Oh, heaven forfend we do that! DLD 072809 124

Jul

28

2009

So much ridiculousness on all sides here, but this from Beane was what gave me the greatest belly laugh: “More than anything, it can mislead your fan base.” Do we have any of these? A fourth outfielder, preferably a right-handed hitting one with above-average defensive skills, is also on [Boston]’s wish list. Neyer can still ...