Is it OK to root for the A's now?

by RallyMonkey5 on Sep 10, 2007 8:04 PM PDT

Normally I detest the A's and everything they stand for, as I know many of you do as well. I checked tonight's score and saw they were up 5-0 in the second inning. My immediate reaction was disgust. But then, they are playing Seattle, and if they win this game it gets us a little closer to our rightful playoff spot. An added bonus is that a strong finish by the A's, lets say they get over .500, means that Billy Beane's draft pick will not be protected. I'd hate to see them spend money on a decent free agent (I know, if they do it will be the first time) and still pick 12 or 13 in next year's draft. I'd rather them be in a spot where they can't sign anybody because to do so would mean giving up their #16 or #17 pick.

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Is it OK to root for the A's now?

No, not now and not ever

17 votes

Only if the pennant race was close and we really needed the Mariners to lose

19 votes

Yes, but only because the A's are out of it

31 votes

Always, I'm a troll who wandered over from Athletics Nation

4 votes

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I realize

that TB and Bal are in the AL East, but Boston seems to play one of those two teams all of the time.

Stay on the damn bag!!

by higdog on Sep 10, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

Or perhaps

all of the time you care to pay attention.

by SactoFan on Sep 11, 2007 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm with him

I asked my Red Sox fan friend on Monday, "So, how many games did you play against Baltimore the last week, 12?"

And he replied, "Something close to it."

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Sep 11, 2007 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions

The enemy of my enemy

is my friend.

by Rev Halofan on Sep 10, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions

the enemy of my enemy is me...

Show 'em your a panther, Show 'em what you can do...

by the OC angels on Sep 11, 2007 4:03 AM PDT up reply actions

Unless

They are the A's, Dodgers, Boston or the Yankees.

I'd rather have to GO TO Seattle for a 1-game playoff or play 3 of 5 in Boston than to have to root for any of those 4 above mentioned clowns.

"And the Anaheim Angels are the Champions of Baseball!"

by Grichfan on Sep 11, 2007 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions

Like my signature says....

I would rather the Angels take care of business themselves then root for the those jackasses from NorCal...

A big FU to the A's and Red Sox....

by Crapper John MD on Sep 10, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions

quoted for fucking truth.

by shiftyeyedgoat on Sep 10, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Easy

on bashing NorCal jackasses. There are quite a few cool A's fans that are good friends of mine whom i enjoy and don't write stuff like you just did.

by SactoFan on Sep 11, 2007 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Fremont Fan

Sucks. If you want to read nice things about them drop in on their drum circle when you are not visiting here.

I have plenty of A's fan friends and their mouths are far filthier than "jackasses"

I'm giving Figgins a big F U. Seattle isn't winning 90. I am not worried.

by hauldog on Sep 11, 2007 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions

I just don't

understand the need to trash them with expletives or other filthy language on a public forum like HH. Kids read this stuff ya know.

by SactoFan on Sep 11, 2007 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions

fair enough

jackass is used in primetime television though so it can not be that bad

I'm giving Figgins a big F U. Seattle isn't winning 90. I am not worried.

by hauldog on Sep 11, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Have you ever READ

how A's fans feel about the Angels?

I could load up this entire page with repulsive comments including, but not limited to, explicit desires to kill our players.

Seriously. Defend some more worthy group of animals, if you must.

Remember the Red Moon Massacre!

by Stirrups on Sep 11, 2007 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm not

defending anyone but my friends who don't wish to kill players---guys, check your emotions at the door---and stooping to their level is an indication of your maturity. The other comment is a perfect example of how we've (d)evolved as a society.

by SactoFan on Sep 11, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm with you Sacto

One of my best friends lives in the bay area and is a die-hard A's fan. Part of what makes our friendship great is the informed-ribbing we give each other. Gives us both perspective and makes it that much more enjoyable to watch baseball.

Especially when said person now owes you a bottle of 12-year aged Jameson.

Willits for ROY

by 101halo on Sep 11, 2007 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions

It's OK

As long as you're focused on a good strategic outcome. Like helping the Halos clinch the division, homefield, or ensuring future Angel dominance. Heck, I might even cheer for the Mariners in their upcoming series vs. Cleveland.

by Brew Angel on Sep 10, 2007 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Forget about Seattle

This thing is over.

Seattle is choking like a dying dog. Root for them so Fremont drops into 4th

I'm giving Figgins a big F U. Seattle isn't winning 90. I am not worried.

by hauldog on Sep 10, 2007 10:08 PM PDT reply actions

Nevah

by eyespy on Sep 11, 2007 12:39 AM PDT reply actions

to me its about the draft pick now

Seattle's dead, but go A's - get a lower draft pick.

by rbrianc on Sep 11, 2007 2:36 AM PDT reply actions

God no

Not ever. I don't care if they get higher draft picks. I just despise the green and gold scum so much that I want them to lose all the time, period.

One of my happiest memories is the Reds (who I could care less about) sweeping the hell out of the A's -- Canseco, McGwire, Weiss, Gallego, Eckersley, Stewart et al. -- in the 1990 WS.

Don't call me Desmond

by highlandhalo on Sep 11, 2007 3:37 AM PDT reply actions

No

Can't forget what the Rivercats did to us!

And the halo shines tonight

by BP Scanner on Sep 11, 2007 7:02 AM PDT reply actions

If Cleveland ends up

with a better record than us, we go to Boston for the Div Playoffs

by SocalAngelFaninOC on Sep 11, 2007 8:36 AM PDT reply actions

Boton in a best of 5?

hmmmm, we'd have to steal one of the first 2 in boston to have a chance.

by SCHalo on Sep 11, 2007 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions

should read "boston"

by SCHalo on Sep 11, 2007 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions

Texas

Don't look now, but Texas has a pretty good shot of moving ahead of Choakland this week. I would love to watch the A'ss end up in the cellar.

by anaheimisnotla on Sep 11, 2007 9:07 AM PDT reply actions

It's simple.

You want the A's to continue to linger in the cellar? Root for them to have a strong final three weeks so that they aren't compensated with higher draft picks.

Get over your pride and support the outcome that helps us most.

The Hunt for a Red October ...and please keep telling Clutch to chill!

by cardinalwraith on Sep 11, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions

Sweeter justice would be...

pulling for the A's to do just a little better and get ahead of Seattle...

BUT

Texas stays hot and rips ahead of both of them!

This leaves the A's out of last place, for those concerned about draft choices. But it is where Seattle ends up! What a flameout! One of the great collapses of all time!! Both teams get hosed.

Remember the Red Moon Massacre!

by Stirrups on Sep 11, 2007 11:27 PM PDT reply actions

I WANT THE A'S TO HAVE A HIGH DRAFT PICK

They will be to cheap to sign a good player so they will draft a 2nd rounder anyway or lose the player they sign for lack of good bid money...

by Rev Halofan on Sep 12, 2007 1:51 AM PDT reply actions

Thank you

I was hoping someone pointed this out

I'm giving Figgins a big F U. Seattle isn't winning 90. I am not worried.

by hauldog on Sep 12, 2007 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions

Last few times

They had top 10 draft picks they were not too cheap to sign Chavez, Mulder, and Zito.

The A's and their fans know they're out of it and are rooting for draft picks at this point. So I'd prefer they be disappointed in that as well. Don't want them getting a player like that, and I don't need to have them in last place to feel good. Having them out of the pennant race by August is good enough for me. I'm all for them getting hot and winning 81-83 games.

If I went to war and could only take one weapon, it would be an HK47.

by RallyMonkey5 on Sep 12, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions