Nico
Feb 11, 2008 Sep 07, 2008 889 29017
Before I decided to become a full-time teacher and counselor, my career was in play-by-play broadcasting, which included serving as a radio voice for A's Spring Training games (1987-91) and A's minor leagues games in Medford (1991-94).
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Commented I'd trade R. Sweeney and Harden for Colby Rasmus on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 9:12 PM PDT
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Commented They almost booed Delgado out of New York in late May on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:48 PM PDT
Commented Shouldn't someone say Beltran? on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:46 PM PDT
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Commented SHAME ON YOU! on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:45 PM PDT
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Commented That's the trouble with fanspeak - on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:44 PM PDT
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Commented Better yet - I'll start an entire baseball academy on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:42 PM PDT
Commented The same way giving the Dodgers Loaiza on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:39 PM PDT
Commented Hmm...That's kind of like on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:37 PM PDT
Commented Crosby is also 22, on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:31 PM PDT
Commented You have a dry sense of humor. on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:31 PM PDT
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Commented I think the younger you bring guys up the more you have to expect them on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:30 PM PDT
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Commented It has traces of unicorn dust, for one thing on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:26 PM PDT
Commented See how uncooperative the Giants are? on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:06 PM PDT
Commented Also, how will Bay do during a drought? on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 7:05 PM PDT
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Commented I think fans are underestimating what Gonzalez and Cunningham can become on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 6:57 PM PDT
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Commented I have a not-good feeling about Wood on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 6:51 PM PDT
Commented Just playing along: on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 6:50 PM PDT
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Commented {drops pants} on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 6:47 PM PDT
Commented I'd say one out of two on that analysis on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 5:07 PM PDT
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Commented OUR SAVIOR!!!! on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 5:07 PM PDT
Commented I still think that with a fresh start, and especially in the NL, on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 4:41 PM PDT
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Commented I actually like Cust hitting 2nd on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 4:39 PM PDT
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Voted for 3. Walk the tight-rope and try to find a balancing act with all of the young players at the possible expense of Cust/Chavez/Barton. on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 4:36 PM PDT
Commented He is getting better - on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 4:20 PM PDT
Commented I actually did think about Sabathia on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 4:18 PM PDT
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Commented "you are" -> "You're" on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 4:05 PM PDT
Commented Honestly, my only question is: on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 4:03 PM PDT
Commented Who killed the offense? on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 4:02 PM PDT
Commented My two cents... on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 3:40 PM PDT
Commented Statheads: There's no such thing as streakiness on Ten guys, five spots: the A's outfield predicament on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 3:31 PM PDT
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Commented You describe Furcal, IM4Oakgal, on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 9:01 AM PDT
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Commented I'd rather see you eat your hat on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 8:59 AM PDT
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Commented Hello - Pony? on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 8:57 AM PDT
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Commented Vlad doesn't walk a lot, therefore he sucks on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/07/08 8:57 AM PDT
Commented We don't know - on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:27 PM PDT
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Commented That's easy for you to say. on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:26 PM PDT
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Commented Clog is a nice problem to have on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:25 PM PDT
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Commented Carter, definitely, even in "type". on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:25 PM PDT
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Commented You've never faced B.J., obviously. on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:23 PM PDT
Commented DH platoon on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:22 PM PDT
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Commented It was reported by Ken K. on radio on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:22 PM PDT
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Commented Yawn - then I'm not interested on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:21 PM PDT
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Commented He could be filler until Cardenas is ready, on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:21 PM PDT
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Commented What I've been pondering is the Royals' announcement on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:19 PM PDT
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Commented Who are you hoping the A's might acquire? on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:16 PM PDT
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Commented Is it possible Beane feels the same way, on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:15 PM PDT
Commented I don't see where 3B is improved on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:14 PM PDT
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Commented It's easy to forget that he is a rookie on The Two Jacks: A's 5, Orioles 1 on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:04 PM PDT
Commented I'm not trying to put too much emphasis on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:01 PM PDT
Commented Trouble is, how much are these FAs going to help you on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 10:00 PM PDT
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Commented Do you mean "credo" on The Two Jacks: A's 5, Orioles 1 on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:56 PM PDT
Commented Also, he has a cutter on The Two Jacks: A's 5, Orioles 1 on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:55 PM PDT
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Commented Just curious - who do you suggest putting at 2B in 2009? on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:52 PM PDT
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Commented Do they even still make those cars? on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:51 PM PDT
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Commented I'm concerned about 1B - even if Barton "comes around" on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:51 PM PDT
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Commented Yes, please on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:48 PM PDT
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Commented Neifi is on the other line - are you in? on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:47 PM PDT
Commented I would if I were him, because he'll probably on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:45 PM PDT
Commented I didn't say the A's SHOULD plan on it, on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:44 PM PDT
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Commented I know - Hanley's a bad example in that offensively on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:43 PM PDT
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Commented I'm not yet convinced that Chavez on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:41 PM PDT
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Commented P.S. I'd be willing to give it a shot if the Marlins don't mind on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:38 PM PDT
Commented The reality, though, is that the A's can't or won't on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:37 PM PDT
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Commented So I'm not saying Furcal is "the one" on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:33 PM PDT
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Commented That's my thinking - that he would be wise on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:32 PM PDT
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Commented My reservation is that if I'm going to shell out on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:30 PM PDT
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Commented Look at it this way: on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:25 PM PDT
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Commented And so far, Cust, over a smaller sample on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:21 PM PDT
Commented That's about where I am - on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:18 PM PDT
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Commented I think Bay's physique is conducive to sustained health on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:17 PM PDT
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Commented Then you should be talking about power, specifically, on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:07 PM PDT
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Commented Personally, I don't believe the A's will go the FA route on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 9:03 PM PDT
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Commented His way of shutting it down was to say, on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 8:57 PM PDT
Commented I also think Bay, at 31, will be a much better bet on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 8:56 PM PDT
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Commented Just for the White Sox announcers alone, I wish them ill on The Two Jacks: A's 5, Orioles 1 on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 8:54 PM PDT
Commented How inspiring on The Two Jacks: A's 5, Orioles 1 on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 8:41 PM PDT
Commented nico@sheepgasm.org on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 8:39 PM PDT
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Commented I don't know about 4/100, but maybe 2/50 on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 8:38 PM PDT
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Commented By the way, grover, my #1 FA target is not on your list: on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 8:37 PM PDT
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Commented Though it didn't stop him from signing Milty on Join the debate: 8 hitters, 1 roster slot... who to sign? on Athletics Nation - 09/06/08 8:33 PM PDT
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