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Athletics Nation Commented Signing Giambi: on Shortstop Roulette: 8 players, 8 teams on Athletics Nation - 11/22/08 10:15 AM PST

Athletics Nation Posted Shortstop Roulette: 8 players, 8 teams on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 9:25 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented {Makes mental note to avoid encounters with Trainman} on Bobby Crosby Reaches the Point of No Return on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 4:51 PM PST (2 replies)

Minor League Ball Recommended Rule 5 Draft on Minor League Ball - 11/21/08 4:41 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented they're not all unreliable and noisy on Bobby Crosby Reaches the Point of No Return on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 4:08 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented oh snap on Bobby Crosby Reaches the Point of No Return on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 3:51 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I'm with ya, brother on Bobby Crosby Reaches the Point of No Return on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 3:49 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented yeah, I was referring to their defense with those comments on Bobby Crosby Reaches the Point of No Return on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 3:46 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Recommended Same as it ever was on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 3:44 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented On the subject of the Knicks on OT: Harrington Traded to Knicks on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 3:41 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented I agree on Bobby Crosby Reaches the Point of No Return on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 3:19 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented They might not be better than Crosby on Bobby Crosby Reaches the Point of No Return on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 3:15 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I'd say it's either Furcal or a Petit/Pennington battle on Bobby Crosby Reaches the Point of No Return on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 2:35 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Recommended That's because on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 2:27 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented It's very unlikely that the A's are going to give up a draft pick on a free agent on Bobby Crosby Reaches the Point of No Return on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 2:19 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented wow. on Bobby Crosby Reaches the Point of No Return on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 2:16 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Recommended if davis goes on the performance enhancers and hits 50 on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 2:02 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented oiy on A's sign Chris Schroder on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 2:02 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented What are their respective contracts? on OT: Harrington Traded to Knicks on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 1:58 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I don't think there's anything wrong with these` on OT: Harrington Traded to Knicks on Athletics Nation - 11/21/08 1:57 PM PST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented That's a good one on Padres GM Kevin Towers pens bestseller: "How to Bungle a Trade Negotiation" on Athletics Nation - 11/20/08 8:12 PM PST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Thank you on Padres GM Kevin Towers pens bestseller: "How to Bungle a Trade Negotiation" on Athletics Nation - 11/20/08 2:04 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Voted for Somewhere in between on Athletics Nation - 11/20/08 1:59 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented I was surprised about Kilby and Recker, none of those other dudes though on A's sign Chris Schroder on Athletics Nation - 11/20/08 1:58 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented A team that has no chance of the playoffs and/or can't afford to pay starters 10MM a year on A's sign Chris Schroder on Athletics Nation - 11/20/08 1:54 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I think Chen might be Sacto's opening-day 2B on A's sign Chris Schroder on Athletics Nation - 11/20/08 10:05 AM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented I disagree on A's sign Chris Schroder on Athletics Nation - 11/20/08 10:03 AM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented me too on A's sign Chris Schroder on Athletics Nation - 11/19/08 7:50 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented I think the tipping point for adding Holliday was that he was available for .90 cents on the dollar on Chavez expects to be ready for Spring Training on Athletics Nation - 11/19/08 7:16 PM PST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented I'm rec'ing this because it might be more newsworthy than it seems, and I hope everyone at least gets to glance at it on A's sign Chris Schroder on Athletics Nation - 11/19/08 7:01 PM PST (3 replies)

Athletics Nation Recommended A's sign Chris Schroder on Athletics Nation - 11/19/08 6:40 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented 74mk on Wakamatsu to be new Mariners Skipper on Athletics Nation - 11/19/08 5:01 PM PST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Recommended Take heed, 67MARQUEZ on Athletics Nation - 11/19/08 4:58 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented thank you for chiming in :) on Padres GM Kevin Towers pens bestseller: "How to Bungle a Trade Negotiation" on Athletics Nation - 11/19/08 4:21 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented My mistake on the contract on Padres GM Kevin Towers pens bestseller: "How to Bungle a Trade Negotiation" on Athletics Nation - 11/19/08 4:20 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented "GMs" should read "coaches/managers" on 2008 Awards - Is The Win Losing Value? on Athletics Nation - 11/19/08 4:14 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented and, sadly, that's probably how a lot of GMs and fellow players vote in GG's on 2008 Awards - Is The Win Losing Value? on Athletics Nation - 11/19/08 4:14 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented wow, dangerous wording on Padres GM Kevin Towers pens bestseller: "How to Bungle a Trade Negotiation" on Athletics Nation - 11/19/08 4:01 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented that wasn't quite her argument if you look back at that thread on Padres GM Kevin Towers pens bestseller: "How to Bungle a Trade Negotiation" on Athletics Nation - 11/19/08 3:56 PM PST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented "gone downhill" on Padres GM Kevin Towers pens bestseller: "How to Bungle a Trade Negotiation" on Athletics Nation - 11/18/08 7:54 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented "shuttlebutt" on Wakamatsu to be new Mariners Skipper on Athletics Nation - 11/18/08 7:21 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented What's more funny is when they make mistakes and completely mis-appropriate people on Wakamatsu to be new Mariners Skipper on Athletics Nation - 11/18/08 7:18 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented Joe Mauer is very good at sports on 2008 Awards - Is The Win Losing Value? on Athletics Nation - 11/18/08 6:57 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented As opposed to Giambi and Mike Jacobs on 2008 Awards - Is The Win Losing Value? on Athletics Nation - 11/18/08 6:56 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented Thank you both for those kind words. on Padres GM Kevin Towers pens bestseller: "How to Bungle a Trade Negotiation" on Athletics Nation - 11/18/08 6:20 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented They are LIKE grit on 2008 Awards - Is The Win Losing Value? on Athletics Nation - 11/18/08 5:47 PM PST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Wins will NEVER lose value on 2008 Awards - Is The Win Losing Value? on Athletics Nation - 11/18/08 5:46 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Posted Padres GM Kevin Towers pens bestseller: "How to Bungle a Trade Negotiation" on Athletics Nation - 11/18/08 5:09 PM PST

Minor League Ball Commented revolutionary war on Orioles acquire Jose Reyes! on Minor League Ball - 11/18/08 2:42 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented hogwash. on Minor League Updates to go with your Monday Morning Mocha on Athletics Nation - 11/17/08 11:07 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented the girls I got da money... on Minor League Updates to go with your Monday Morning Mocha on Athletics Nation - 11/17/08 11:03 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Hogwash! on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/17/08 4:18 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Yes it is on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/17/08 4:17 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented and he's a bad defender, allegedly. on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/17/08 11:55 AM PST

Athletics Nation Commented we all have our fetishes... on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/16/08 8:48 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Yep on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/16/08 8:36 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented Yep on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/16/08 8:34 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented +1 on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/16/08 8:31 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented 10 runs ~ 1 win on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/16/08 5:03 PM PST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented I'm amazed that you neglected PT's favorite verbal weapon: on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/16/08 3:31 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented PT also claims 20% usage of the term "hogwash" on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/16/08 3:24 PM PST

Athletics Nation Recommended a comment on Athletics Nation - 11/16/08 3:18 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented But what if Hu puts up a .143/.200/.289? on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/15/08 7:04 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented order in! on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/15/08 7:00 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented I'd have to disagree, guys on Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/15/08 6:59 PM PST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Recommended Staturday: Sussing the Short Stop Strategies on Athletics Nation - 11/15/08 3:25 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented grover on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/15/08 3:15 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Voted for Sign a non-washed-up-but-requiring-too-large-a-commitment pitcher (Lowe/CC) on Athletics Nation - 11/15/08 11:56 AM PST

Athletics Nation Commented I assumed that he was talking about Josh of the Indians on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/14/08 10:25 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Mrod, I enjoy the classy approach :) on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/14/08 10:24 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Not if Hank goes apeshit and bumps the Yanks to $250MM! on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/14/08 10:22 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented Yep. I'd like to have Pennington as next year's backup MIF on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/14/08 10:20 PM PST (3 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented Yep. Percentage of payroll is so not a problem in baseball. on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/14/08 10:16 PM PST

Athletics Nation Commented Is there an adjustment period to be a major league middle infielder? on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/14/08 10:08 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Careful with that one, brother. on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/14/08 8:28 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented You're missing nothing. on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/14/08 8:14 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented and I could have this diary and poll question back, my friend, on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/14/08 8:08 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented Yikes on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/14/08 7:58 PM PST (1 reply)

Athletics Nation Commented This is Grover's style :) on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/14/08 7:57 PM PST (2 replies)

Athletics Nation Commented I'm gonna say something controversial about SS prospects leaguewide, and I may get shouted out of the room for it. on All Aboard the Furcal Train! on Athletics Nation - 11/14/08 7:52 PM PST (3 replies)

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