Icer Air at AT&T Park

I checked out the Icer Air event today at AT&T Park.

The Giants hire Bruce Bochy

The Giants hired Bruce Bochy as their new manager today. Many people, myself included, are facinated by Bochy’s huge head (seriously – it’s gotta be a size 9). This made me think of a great scene from ‘So I Married an Axe Murderer’. You’ll want to forward to the 3:02 mark [...]

It’s over for the A’s

Well, it’s over now. The A’s were outplayed by the Tigers and their season is over. Milton Bradley was one of the few bright spots for the A’s in this series. He batted .500 in the four-game series, had 35 % of his team’s total bases (17 of 48), and he played hurt during [...]

Eric Chavez has thrown in the towel

The A’s were smacked around again by the Tigers today and they are on the verge of being swept out of the playoffs. This quote from A’s third baseman Eric Chavez really bothered me:
“We’re running into a better team, and they’re knocking down everybody in their path,” A’s third baseman Eric Chavez said. “It’s [...]

ALCS Game 1

I went to ALCS Game 1 on Tuesday. More photos on Flickr.

Oakland A’s – on to the ALCS

It was an unforgettable day at the Coliseum today.  More photos on Flickr.

Bye Bye Barry?

The Giants ended their disappointing 2006 season with another loss. Was this Barry Bonds’ last game in a Giants uniform?

(photo is from a July game against the Padres)

A’s are in the playoffs

Congratulations to the 2006 Oakland A’s! After a two year hiatus they are back in the playoffs.  >>video

Bonds HR #715 ball goes for $220K

The auction for Barry Bonds HR ball #715 ended today. It ended up going for $220,100. Full story here.

Giants lose 7th straight

The Bad News: 7 straight losses
The Good News: They’re only 4 games out of first place

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