wegner 4,000 Posted September 7, 2021 Wow, I just checked the wild card standings. I knew Oakland had been struggling but did not realize they had fallen a 1/2 game back of both Toronto and Seattle. Let's keep them down and win this series. Interesting to see if Toronto can make a run at Boston/NY. And if Seattle wants to go nuts and sneak in...ok. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmags 8,287 Posted September 7, 2021 I don't really get the elephant ref 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kyyle23 4,328 Posted September 7, 2021 6 minutes ago, bmags said: I don't really get the elephant ref It's in some of their logos https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.mlb.com/amp/news/oakland-athletics-elephant-logo-origin.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Marqhead 296 Posted September 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, bmags said: I don't really get the elephant ref Oakland's mascot/logo is an elephant on a baseball Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonard Zelig 368 Posted September 7, 2021 The story behind A's elephant logo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bmags 8,287 Posted September 7, 2021 man what a dumb franchise. except for the 70s. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leonard Zelig 368 Posted September 7, 2021 5 minutes ago, bmags said: man what a dumb franchise. except for the 70s. Tied for 3rd for most World Series titles. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Quin 4,040 Posted September 7, 2021 5 hours ago, bmags said: man what a dumb franchise. except for the 70s. And also this: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CentralChamps21 1,757 Posted September 7, 2021 West coast teams should be required to start games no later than 5:30 local time. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
35thstreetswarm 1,335 Posted September 7, 2021 6 hours ago, bmags said: man what a dumb franchise. except for the 70s. I think they're one of the cooler MLB franchises, myself. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWINFan 765 Posted September 7, 2021 6 hours ago, bmags said: man what a dumb franchise. except for the 70s. Since divisional play began in 1969, the A's have won 16 division titles and two wild cards. They have won 100 or more games five times. They have gone to six World Series, winning four of them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chitownsportsfan 4,674 Posted September 7, 2021 we need to win. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chitownsportsfan 4,674 Posted September 7, 2021 17 minutes ago, NWINFan said: Since divisional play began in 1969, the A's have won 16 division titles and two wild cards. They have won 100 or more games five times. They have gone to six World Series, winning four of them. if you want to crown their ass crown their ass. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chw42 4,078 Posted September 7, 2021 9 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: we need to win. I'll be happy with just 1 win this series given our history in Oakland and who we're throwing out there as starters. The A's are coming off an abysmal series in Toronto though. Lou Trivino singlehandedly blew 3 games for them recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
South Side Fireworks Man 589 Posted September 7, 2021 13 minutes ago, chw42 said: I'll be happy with just 1 win this series given our history in Oakland and who we're throwing out there as starters. The A's are coming off an abysmal series in Toronto though. Lou Trivino singlehandedly blew 3 games for them recently. I say let's sweep 'em! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpringfieldFan 183 Posted September 7, 2021 52 minutes ago, NWINFan said: Since divisional play began in 1969, the A's have won 16 division titles and two wild cards. They have won 100 or more games five times. They have gone to six World Series, winning four of them. ...half the time with needles hanging out of their butts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcq 1,100 Posted September 7, 2021 We don't know yet if Lambert is starting I guess. I assume we will see him. The pitching well in the minors seems a bit dry. Mike Wright also due for a visit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CentralChamps21 1,757 Posted September 7, 2021 1 minute ago, pcq said: We don't know yet if Lambert is starting I guess. I assume we will see him. The pitching well in the minors seems a bit dry. Mike Wright also due for a visit. He's listed as the starter in the lineup just posted on the official team account. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcq 1,100 Posted September 7, 2021 Just now, WhiteSoxFan1993 said: He's listed as the starter in the lineup just posted on the official team account. Thanks 93 Tony wasn't taking my calls or texts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CentralChamps21 1,757 Posted September 7, 2021 1 minute ago, pcq said: Thanks 93 Tony wasn't taking my calls or texts. He won't respond during cocktail hour. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mighty Mite 170 Posted September 7, 2021 58 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said: if you want to crown their ass crown their ass. Fact are facts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pcq 1,100 Posted September 7, 2021 23 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said: Fact are facts. They are who we thought they are I mean were. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bossanoveralls 116 Posted September 7, 2021 1 hour ago, South Side Fireworks Man said: I say let's sweep 'em! I say you can't just go around saying stuff off the cuff. I know, I know. Do as I say, not as I do. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites