What Today was Supposed to Be

Today was supposed to be the day we sat in front of our computers grinding our teeth, hoping, swearing, praying and looking for updates (or lack thereof) regarding the worst offensive player in recent MLB history. We were going to find out if the new GM is actually in charge and if we should be excited about that. December 12th was supposed to be a big day. Thankfully, December 8th was much bigger.

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Amen!

A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.

by angelslogic on Dec 12, 2011 4:39 PM PST reply actions

what is and what should never be

And if I say to you tomorrow
Take my hand, child, come with me
It’s to a castle I will take you
Where what’s to be, they say will be

And catch the wind, see us spin
Sail away, leave the day
Way up high in the sky
and whoa the wind won’t blow, we really shouldn’t go
It only goes to show that you will be mine, by takin’ our time
Oooh, ho-whoa

And if you say to me tomorrow
Oh, what fun it all would be
then what’s to stop us, pretty baby
but what is and what should never be

So if you wake up with the sunrise
and all your dreams are still as new
and happiness is what you need so bad
Well, girl, the answer live with you, yeah

- Led Zeppelin

/baby boomer

by Rev Halofan on Dec 12, 2011 4:42 PM PST reply actions 2 recs

Thanks for the front page boost

We all had December 12th circled on our calendars for so long, I thought it was worth mentioning.

by JeffJoiner on Dec 12, 2011 4:49 PM PST reply actions

Just curious

What did Toronto do with Jeffy?

"NO Trout for you." -- Tony Reagins, 5/23/11

by ChargerBill on Dec 12, 2011 4:50 PM PST reply actions

I think the plan was for him to be a backup catcher, but I havent read anything definitive yet

by Balls and Strikes on Dec 12, 2011 5:04 PM PST up reply actions

he stays a Jay

Taking Jose Molina’s spot as Day 5 Catcher in Toronto.

by Rev Halofan on Dec 12, 2011 5:15 PM PST up reply actions

Unworthy to something something Molina's something.

THIS… IS… ANAHEIM!!

by opiejeanne on Dec 12, 2011 11:53 PM PST up reply actions

Just signed a contract for $1.5 million

So, some team was willing to trade us its best AAA starting pitcher for the privilege of paying Jeff Mathis $1.5 million to play Major League Baseball. Shows that at least one organization values Jeffy similarly than Mike Scioscia does.

by mattwelch on Dec 12, 2011 5:31 PM PST up reply actions

Truly amazing.

by yeswecan on Dec 12, 2011 5:40 PM PST up reply actions

I'd say perplexing.

A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.

by angelslogic on Dec 12, 2011 5:45 PM PST up reply actions

1.5million

to catch once a week or maybe in extra innings, not throw anyone out, and hit under 0.200. Can I apply for that job?

by Theren86n02 on Dec 12, 2011 5:46 PM PST up reply actions

Send your resume to the Angels care of Mike Scioscia. You'll fit right in.

A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.

by angelslogic on Dec 12, 2011 5:49 PM PST up reply actions

must include your recipe for lasagna.

12/8/11!!! What a day!

by stuck in Romania on Dec 12, 2011 9:05 PM PST up reply actions

Smart move. How do you say "premium" in Canadian?

All I need are some tasty waves, a cool buzz, and I'm fine.

by Quad Fin Rider on Dec 12, 2011 5:54 PM PST up reply actions

"Gretzky"

Defending maligned chants since 2009

by Gorbachav5 on Dec 12, 2011 5:56 PM PST up reply actions

Canadian premium will always be a mystery.

How can a nation provide us the joys of Enrico Pallazzo yet also curse us with Justin Bieber?

by Fan Since 1981 on Dec 12, 2011 6:14 PM PST up reply actions

Indeed

If the Halos don't care about the way they play, then why should I?

by red floyd on Dec 12, 2011 7:32 PM PST up reply actions 1 recs

Call it sad or call it lucky

but i’m not even sure what Justin Bieber is famous for except maybe doing a commercial with Ozzy

"How much more could you possibly need? I never played this game for money purposes, I played it for love and for championships."
---Jered Weaver.

by ArchAngel_7 on Dec 13, 2011 11:44 PM PST up reply actions

I think its telling of the respect the baseball community has for Mike Sciosia's opinion of players

go long with extenze...i do

by angelsownredsux on Dec 12, 2011 7:39 PM PST up reply actions

anyone see a reoccurring theme here?

The Jays let Napoli go last year and are now hanging on to Mathis, although not as their starter, but still its kinda weird since thats close to what the Halos did with the same pair.

"You realize that Ive been posting on AN since 07 on this name and I am one of the most rec'ed posters there right?" - Some tool named Designatedforassignment from Athletics Nation

by 2pintsofbooze on Dec 12, 2011 11:25 PM PST up reply actions

Bad karma to Toronto.

A wise man does not need advice and a fool won't take it.

by angelslogic on Dec 13, 2011 7:39 AM PST up reply actions

1.5 million vs more (6?) millions...

I think they’d rather pay 1.5mill instead of the larger salary Naps was due…

I love this team.

by Downing Rules on Dec 13, 2011 2:18 PM PST up reply actions

I kind of feel like

We’ve all climbed out of a dark pit, into the light of a new day. Even though it’s seriously cold and drizzly outside (might snow tonight up here in the desert), there’s a beautiful dawn out there without the worst offensive player since the depletion of the rosters in WWII.

by Jimatkins on Dec 12, 2011 8:07 PM PST reply actions