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Blessings From Above

By The Anti-Blez on Thursday, August 31, 2006


We Told You So


It's a holy miracle the AAA's are doing so well this season. And Pathetics Nation deserves all the credit.

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A's 7, Dead Sox 2

By The Anti-Blez on Wednesday, August 30, 2006


No Respects


A's complete the sweep. The Blowsox are done and buried. Now the Angels have some company.

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A's 2, Dead Sox 1

By The Anti-Blez on Tuesday, August 29, 2006


Playing

For Keeps


A's continue to inflict pain on their opponents. Boston just a heartbeat away from its 2006 season-ending grave. Too bad Derek Lowe wasn't around to watch.

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A's 9, Dead Sox zilch

By The Anti-Blez on Monday, August 28, 2006


A Turd

Of Their Own


Billy Beane's $21 Million Mistake pitches another no-shitter. "Injured" Ramirez takes the night off again. Did you know "Manny" is "Pussy" spelled backwards?

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Rangers 3, AAA's 0

By The Anti-Blez on Sunday, August 27, 2006


Matt Stairs,

Texas Ranger


Former Oakland slugger gives Hippie Haren a taste of frontier justice. AAA's offense runs for the hills. Next up, the Boston Dead Sox.

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A's 5, Rangers 3

By The Anti-Blez on Saturday, August 26, 2006


Texas Two-Step


Joe Blanton and Mark Teixiera play footsie. A's put a boot up the Rangers' ass. Give the fat boy another hamburger.

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A's 9, Rangers 3

By The Anti-Blez on Friday, August 25, 2006


Texas Barbecue


Zito no-hits Rangers through 7.1 innings. Texas's season appears to be well-done. Smells like a weenie roast.

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A's 6, Blue Jays 0

By The Anti-Blez on Wednesday, August 23, 2006


No Runs,

No Shits,

No Turds


Billy Beane's $21 Million Mistake pitches complete-game shutout. Loaiza now .500 on the season. The world is coming to an end.

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Blue Jays 4, AAA's 3

By The Anti-Blez on Tuesday, August 22, 2006


Blue Jays Sink

Admiral, AAA's


Toronto scores 4 early runs off Halsey. Comeback falls short.

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A's 12, Blue Jays 10

By The Anti-Blez on Monday, August 21, 2006


Send In The Clown


A's stake the Blue Jays to an 8-run lead through the first two innings. Ted Lilly gives most of it back in the third. A's emerge from the Toronto Circus Dome with a win. Ted's Dad must be proud.

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A's 6, Royals 4

By The Anti-Blez on Sunday, August 20, 2006


Doin' The Splits

In Kansas Shitty


Swisher's home run helps Oakland avoid embarrassment. A's now 2-2 on the road trip. Next stop, Toronto, eh.

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Royals 7, AAA's 1 (1st Game) / Royals 5, AAA's 3 (2nd Game)

By The Anti-Blez on Friday, August 18, 2006


Bullpen Gets

A Royal Beating


Doubleheader is double trouble for Oakland's relief corps. Calero, Duchscherer and Street all bend over in Kansas Shitty. That's what we called "Beaned Again"!

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A's 4, Mariners zilch

By The Anti-Blez on Wednesday, August 16, 2006


A's Make It

A Clean Sweep


Ellis provides the power, Haren the pitching as Oakland bitch-slaps SeAAAtle for record 15th straight time. Next stop, Kansas Shitty.

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A's 11, Mariners 2

By The Anti-Blez on Tuesday, August 15, 2006


A's Do It

Doggie Style


No doubt about it--the Mariners are Oakland's bitches. Seattle takes it up the ass for the 14th consecutive time.

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A's 5, Mariners 4

By The Anti-Blez on Monday, August 14, 2006


Swisher Extends

Streak Against M's


Two-run homer gives Oakland its 13th consecutive victory over the Mariners. A's now lead division by 5.5 games.

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A's 3, Devil Rays 1

By The Anti-Blez on Sunday, August 13, 2006


Hurlin' Turds


For a change, Loiaza has an outing that ain't downright shitty. A's sweep Taaampaaa Baaay.

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A's 5, Devil Rays 2

By The Anti-Blez on Friday, August 11, 2006


Ronnie Mac

Attack


Kielty shows the power of red with a two-run blast. A's come back strong.

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Rangers 14, AAA's 0

By The Anti-Blez on Wednesday, August 09, 2006


Bitch-slapped


Zito proves once again what a mediocre pitcher he really is. (Which is OK, since he'll be gone from Oakland at the end of the season.) Rangers beat the AAA's by a couple of touchdowns.

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A's 7, Rangers 6

By The Anti-Blez on Tuesday, August 08, 2006


Closer

Interruptus


Huston Street reacts to a bizarre game-ending play. Interference with the catcher is a battery's best friend.

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A's 7, Rangers 4

By The Anti-Blez on Monday, August 07, 2006


The Turd-inator


Billy Beane's $21 Million Mistake keeps the Ranger's potent offense under control (mostly). Ellis powers A's to victory.

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A's 7, Mariners 6

By The Anti-Blez on Sunday, August 06, 2006


A Cool Dozen


A's hang on for a wild 12th consecutive victory over of the Mariners. Can you say, "Owned"?

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A's 5, Mariners 2

By The Anti-Blez on Friday, August 04, 2006


Scootin' Around

The Bases


Scutaro's home run caps a solid night for A's offense. Zito puts away the Mariners.

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Angels 3, AAA's 2

By The Anti-Blez on Tuesday, August 01, 2006


Big Fat Waste


With an opportunity to put some real distance between A's and the Angels, Blanton blows it again. Oakland lead now down to half a game.

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