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If Only He Could Throw 125mph...

By The Anti-Blez on Thursday, June 15, 2006


Drunken Fool


Esteban Loaiza (aka "Billy Beane's $21 Million Mistake") spends his night in jail after being busted for DUI. Was Beano's right-hand man, Matt Keough, giving him driving lessons?

Seriously, folks. This guy is not only a liability on the mound, he also could have killed somebody driving that way. It's time for Beano to admit he was wrong (once again) and dump his Tijuana Turd, pronto!

8 Comments:

At 6/15/2006 5:34 AM, Anonymous Anonymous

The turd must go!!!!

In totally unrelated news, the Giants game at The Big Egg ruled tonight. More beer girls than even Michael Douglas would know what to do w/. Plus, the One Cup is only 400 Yen. Anyone who doesn't know what One Cup is is a bitch. If you don't like One Cup, you're a Loaiza!

 
At 6/15/2006 4:03 PM, Blogger The Anti-Blez

It's sad, isn't it, Oober?

I don't care about the fact Loaiza "won" today. He's a loser in life.

The Orioles finally did the right thing when they cut Ponson.

If Beane is man enough to admit his mistake and do the same with Loaiza, I will have gained a bit of respect for the GM.

I ain't holding my breath, though.

 
At 6/15/2006 4:06 PM, Blogger The Anti-Blez

Fletch...

I have a feeling that Loaiza KNOWS what One Cup is!

Speaking of Japanese refreshments, you ever try Hoppy? I love that stuff.

(Strange how posts about Loaiza and alcoholic beverages now seem to go hand-in-hand.)

 
At 6/15/2006 8:24 PM, Blogger The Anti-Blez

I didn't realize St. Louis had picked up Ponson.

Makes sense, though. La Russa has always surrounded himself with players who enjoy "better living through chemistry."

Yeah, I think they have Hoppy at karaoke clubs. I usually get it when drinking at the yakitori dive at our local station. The place has a layer of grease stuck to the ceiling that's about an inch thick, and sometimes it "drips" into the beverages below. Swear to God.

And yeah, J-beer is good stuff. Though I am known for picking up a six-pack of Anchor Steam from my local Ito-Yokado from time to time.

 
At 6/15/2006 10:59 PM, Blogger Fletch

Yeah, LaRussa and Ponson were made to be together. They're like the Ponch and John of MLB.

One thing I forgot to mention about last nights Yomuiri game. This is what I don't understand about Japanese baseball...Giants get a leadoff infield single. Guy hitting second sac bunts in the friggin 1st inning! He showed bunt all the way. Result--no runs in the first. My wife had to calm me down when I was telling her that her people are crazy.

I pick up Anchor Steam as well, when I need a boost. Sad to say our yakitori shop doesn't have an inch layer of grease on the ceiling, but whenever I go for Okonamiyaki or Yakiniku here, the smoke takes about 3 days to get out.

 
At 6/16/2006 2:56 AM, Blogger The Anti-Blez

Ponch and Jon of the MLB!

Fletch, you're showing your age ;-)

Funny you should refer to them that way, though. I always used to think of Canseco and McGwire as the Ponch and Jon of the MLB!

Yes, the J-ballers do love to bunt. I've seen them bunt with no outs and a guy on second, too, to move him to third, so they can then try to bring him home with a sac fly. Crazy, crazy stuff.

I'm not kidding about that grease at the yakitori stand, either. It's literally dripping off the ceiling. My brother was visiting here about a month ago, and I took him there for Hoppys. I ordered some grilled bird, but he refused to eat it. Said the place made him feel queasy! After a few Hoppys, we were both DEFINITELY feeling queasy...

Hey, just curious--what brings you to Tokyo on these extended visits? Business? (You wouldn't happen to be a journalist, would you? The nickname "Fletch" makes me wonder.)

 
At 6/17/2006 7:22 AM, Blogger Fletch

Anti-Blez,

Don't worry, I'm not as old as you might think, just turned 29 (old enough). I've actually been here since Sept, on a 1 year stay in Japan. My wife grew up in Tokyo, and I wanted to live here for a year before I go back to the US to get my MBA...I've got 2 months left. If I were the real Fletch, I'd be 6'6" w/ the Afro. We're livingin in Shinjuku-ku, its great!

What are you doing here AB? How long have you been here?

Back to the Tijuana Turd. My wife was reading the paper this morning, and the heading of the story roughly translated to "Ichiro beaten by The Drunk"...if that's not journalism at its finest, I don't know what is!

 
At 6/20/2006 3:41 AM, Blogger The Anti-Blez

Fletch...

Sorry for the belated reply.

I've been here for 10 years. And in my real life, I'm in the publishing industry.

I love the headline that your wife saw. Oustanding!

 

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