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.

I don't really get the elephant ref

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

5 minutes ago, bmags said:

I don't really get the elephant ref

Oakland's mascot/logo is an elephant on a baseball

The story behind A's elephant logo

man what a dumb franchise.

except for the 70s.

5 minutes ago, bmags said:

man what a dumb franchise.

except for the 70s.

Tied for 3rd for most World Series titles. 

5 hours ago, bmags said:

man what a dumb franchise.

except for the 70s.

And also this:

 

West coast teams should be required to start games no later than 5:30 local time.

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.

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. 

we need to win.

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.

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. 

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!

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.

 

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. 

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.

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. 

1 minute ago, pcq said:

Thanks 93 Tony wasn't taking my calls or texts. 

He won't respond during cocktail hour.

58 minutes ago, chitownsportsfan said:

if you want to crown their ass crown their ass.

Fact are facts.

23 minutes ago, The Mighty Mite said:

Fact are facts.

They are who we thought they are I mean were. 

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.