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2010-05-09T21:33:00.000-07:00

Section 209

Is Lookin' Perfect

The Anti-Blez and his Posse watch Dallas Braden spin his perfecto from the best seats in the House that Pathetics Nation built. No T-shirt salesmen allowed.

So long, sucker

2009-08-26T04:31:00.000-07:00

Rockies sign Giambi to a minor-league contract. Now Juicy Jason will have a new explanation for when he's hitting 10 home runs a week: "It's the water — and a whole lot more."

That giant sucking sound you hear is Eric Chavez

2009-05-19T20:19:00.000-07:00

WOO-EFFING-HOO!

Senor Choke has an injury that may end his pathetic career. Maybe the AAA's can get rid of this $66 million albatross once and for all. Please, dear God, for the love of Oakland, let it be so!

A's 7, Royals 2

2009-05-13T22:10:00.000-07:00

Over and Outman

Josh Outman tosses six innings of three-hit, one-run ball while the A's pound Kansas Shitty pitching for the second straight game. And Pathetics Nation deserves all the credit.

A's 12, Royals 3

2009-05-12T23:06:00.000-07:00

Kansas Shitty

Whaddya know, the AAA's really do know how to hit a baseball. Too bad it's only against the RoyAAAls.

Rangers 3, AAA's 2

2009-05-06T23:42:00.000-07:00

Oakland drops fourth in a row and is just a couple of games away from being the worst team in Major League Baseball. Pathetics Nation is SICK of this shit! Giambi can kiss our 'roids-free A'$$, Geren should be flippin' burgers somewhere, and Beane-brain can fire the entire organization, beginning with himself!

Rays 8, AAA's 2

2009-04-24T23:24:00.000-07:00

AAArea Code 5-10

Oakland phones in another pathetic performance, falls into last place. Beaned again!

Yankees 5, AAA's 3

2009-04-21T22:21:00.000-07:00

Jason Giambi gets a warm welcome, swings a cold bat in his return to the zoo where he sold his soul. Washed-up steroids star still sitting on zero dingers as AAA's get donged again.

A's 8, Red Sox 2

2009-04-13T23:43:00.000-07:00

AAA's No Longer

O-For-Oakland

Oakland's lineup comes alive, finally wins one at at home. Too bad the ass-hats in the stands made them feel like they were playing in Boston.

Mariners 1, AAA's 0

2009-04-12T23:02:00.000-07:00

On the Third Day

They Lost Again

AAA's spend Easter Sunday trying to resurrect their offense, but His Holiness Erik Bedard has other plans. Mariners complete the three-game sweep.

Mariners 5, AAA's 4

2009-04-10T23:36:00.000-07:00

Close, But No Cigar

AAA's leave 14 runners on base, fall a run short in loss to Mariners. Meanwhile, Asslickers with short memories give Giambi a standing ovation.

RIP

2009-04-09T22:19:00.001-07:00

PN expresses it condolences to everyone affected by the tragic deaths of Nick Adenhart and his two friends.

A's 6, Angels 4

2009-04-08T23:21:00.000-07:00

Down 4-0 going into the 8th, A's stage late rally for the win. And Pathetics Nation deserves all the credit.

A's 6, Angels 3

2009-04-07T23:45:00.000-07:00

Just Kiddin'

Trevor Cahill pitches 5 shaky innings in his major-league debut as A's top Angels, 6-3. Afterward, Geren treats the team to pizza and soda.

Angels 3, AAA's 0

2009-04-06T23:15:00.000-07:00

Opening Nightmare

AAA's offense fails to wake up from its 2008 slumber, begins 2009 season on the wrong side of a shutout. It's gonna be another long season, Asslickers.

Goin' to the birds

2009-04-03T01:53:00.000-07:00

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2009-01-07T12:36:00.000-08:00

Prodigal

Sonafabitch

Jason Giambi signs one-year deal to return to Oakland. Can "Little G" be far behind?

Royals 4, AAA's 3 (10 innings)

2008-08-07T20:46:00.000-07:00

LLLLLLLLLLosers!

AAA's blow 3-run lead, lose 10th straight. Beaned again! And again! And again! And again! And again! And again! And again! And again! And again! And again!

Hamburger Helper

2008-07-17T17:47:00.000-07:00

This Little Piggy

Went to the Market

A's unload Blanton on Phillies. Pathetics Nation rejoices.

Giants 11, AAA's 1

2008-06-29T15:17:00.000-07:00

Separated at Birth?

Big Fat Slob continues to pitch like his San Fag-cisco counterpart. Blanton surrenders 7 early runs in Bay Bridge Blowout. Beaned Again!

A's 5, Giants 1

2008-06-13T13:17:00.000-07:00

Friday the 13th,

Part 10

Barry Zito puts on his Halloween costume, and has another nightmarish outing. Giants "ace" loses for the 10th time this season. And Pathetics Nation deserves all the credit.

A's 9, Devil Rays 1

2008-05-21T23:25:00.000-07:00

Can't Lose 'Em All

Cust homers twice, Eveland pitches complete game as Oakland finally figures out the Devil Rays.

A's 12, Rangers 6

2008-05-11T17:56:00.000-07:00

Lonely At The Top

A's play some Billy (Martin) Ball, avoid sweep in Texas, and take sole possession of first place in the AL West. Two double-steals and four Emil Brown RBIs fill out the highlight reel. And Pathetics Nation deserves all the credit.

Rangers 4, AAA's 0

2008-05-09T22:21:00.000-07:00

Shootin' Blanks

Oakland picks a bad time to go into an offense funk, Rangers pitchers throw third consecutive shutout.

A's 15, Angels 8

2008-05-01T23:23:00.000-07:00

It's Cust Or Bust

Jack Cust goes 4-for-4 to atone for atrocious error in the outfield, A's regain share of first place. And Pathetics Nation deserves all the credit.

A's 14, Angels 2

2008-04-28T23:44:00.000-07:00

Rally Time

Frank Thomas goes 3-for-3 with a single, double and -- gasp -- triple as A's rout Angels. Oakland now in sole possession of 1st and owners of the best record in the American League.

A's 3, Twins 0

2008-04-22T23:31:00.000-07:00

Sweeney's

Last Stand?

Amid rumors that the A's might bring The Big Hurt back to Oakland, Mike Sweeney shows some power of his own. Is it too little, too late? We hope not. Sweeney is one of the good guys in baseball, and has always been a favorite of ours. Do the right thing, Beane-o: Let Thomas find a job elsewhere, and keep Sweeney around.

A's 13, Royals 2

2008-04-18T23:16:00.000-07:00

KC Masterpiece

Offense comes alive against Royals, A's snap 3-game skid. Crosby steals the show with 3-hit, 5-RBI day.

Mariners 8, AAA's 1

2008-04-17T23:07:00.000-07:00

Gettin' Pathetic

DiNardo pitches AAA's out of first place. Oakland drops third straight. Asslickers begin to panic.

Mariners 4, AAA's 2

2008-04-16T23:00:00.000-07:00

Felix The Rat

AAA's are no match for Mariners ace. Hernandez earns complete-game victory. There is no O(ffense) in Oakland.

White Sox 4, AAA's 1

2008-04-15T16:49:00.000-07:00

Windy Shitty

Lack of big bat is beginning to bite back. Oakland manages just one run against the Chisox. Will Beane-o reach out to Bonds?

A's 2, White Sox 1

2008-04-14T22:13:00.000-07:00

The Suzuki Method

A's catcher goes 4-for-4, increases average to .370. A's win again. And Nick Swisher still looks like an ass.

Indians 7, AAA's 1

2008-04-13T16:08:00.000-07:00

Reality Check

Just when you thought this team might actually be good, AAA's lie down, play dead. Beaned Again!

A's 7. Indians 3

2008-04-12T15:59:00.000-07:00

3 Little, 4 Little...

Crosby goes long, A's beat Indians again. Don't you just hate it when the tease us like this?

A's 9. Indians 7

2008-04-11T18:36:00.000-07:00

C.C. Sa-biatch-ia

Oakland slaps reigning Cy Young champ around for second time in a week, then barely hold on for the win. Blanton finally gets some run support.

A's 3, Blue Jays 2 (12 innings)

2008-04-11T02:27:00.000-07:00

Take Off, Hoser

A's put the big hurt on Fatty Frank, complete a three-game sweep of Toronto. Coo-roo-coo-coo-coo-coo-coo-coo!

A's 6, Blue Jays 3

2008-04-09T21:57:00.000-07:00

On Your Mark...

Ellis goes 4-for-5, scores go-ahead run in 9th as A's come back for the win. Oakland climbs over .500.

A's 9, Blue Jays 8

2008-04-08T23:48:00.000-07:00

A Wild One, Eh?

A's and Jays ride a see-saw, and Oakland winds up on top. Street earns a shaky save.

Indians 2, AAA's 1

2008-04-06T19:12:00.000-07:00

Run Support?

Fat Chance

Blanton pays hefty price when teammates' bats fall asleep. Indians score 2 runs to sink Oakland ace. But he's still better than Zito.

A's 6, Indians 1

2008-04-05T18:03:00.000-07:00

1 Little, 2 Little...

Eveland dominates the Indians, A's win second straight. .500 ain't looking so bad right now.

A's 6, Indians 1

2008-04-04T23:44:00.000-07:00

Dirty Deeds

Done Duke Cheap

Duchscherer looks great in 5 innings of work. Then his arm falls off. Oakland holds on for victory.

Red Sox 5, AAA's 0

2008-04-02T16:59:00.000-07:00

Home, Sweep Home

After splitting their "home" games in Japan, AAA's open their season at the Coliseum by dropping both games against the Bosox. The friendly confines of Tokyo Dome are looking better every day.

Red Sox 2, AAA's 1

2008-04-01T21:52:00.000-07:00

Dice-KKKKKKKKK'd

Matsuzaka fans the AAA's nine times. Papelbon finishes the game by striking out the side. Oakland fans get a preview of what to expect over the course of the next 159 contests. Beaned again!

A's 5, Red Sox 1

2008-03-26T06:47:00.000-07:00

A's Split Tokyo

A's take second game of Japan series, then catch red-eye back to the States. Harden is magnificent on the mound; Emil goes from goat to hero. And Manny is still a punk.

Red Sox 6, AAA's 5 (10 innings)

2008-03-25T08:27:00.000-07:00

Sayonara, Street

On a night when everything seems to be going right, it all falls apart at the end. Blown save and baserunning blunder doom Oakland. Boston is the toast of Tokyo.

A's 4, Yomiuri Giants 3 / A"s 10, Hanshin Tigers 2

2008-03-22T04:18:00.000-07:00

Ret's Go, Oakrand!

A's kick off their Japan trip with a pair of wins against the ~~Yomiuri~~ Gomiuri Giants and Hanshin Tigers. Ninth-inning rally in first game wakes up Beane-brain. That's right, Asslickers -- your beloved GM was caught on TV snoozing in the stands!

A Manny-sized fanny

2008-03-19T15:13:00.000-07:00

Dice-Gay's Got

A Brand-New Bag

Overweight, overpaid BlowSox hurler packs his murse for the trip to Japan. Players threaten boycott. Huston Street likes to watch.

What a pain in the back

2008-03-15T17:48:00.000-07:00

Banned from Japan

Pathetics Nation orders Senor Choke to stay at home. And when the Anti-Blez talks, the AAA's listen. The last thing Japan needs is another whiny gaijin soiling our shores.

The Prodigal Scum Returns

2008-02-08T23:31:00.000-08:00

Foulked Again!

It's back to the future as Beane-brain brings washed-up reliever to Oakland. Time to relive all those wonderful memories of Game 3 of the 2003 ALDS!

In Cust He Trusts

2008-01-28T13:52:00.000-08:00

Natural Born Slugger

Jack says he never juiced. And Billy believes him. So it must be true, right Asslickers?

Beaned Again!

2008-01-14T17:09:00.000-08:00

Things Got Worse

Just when you think there's nothing more Beane-brain can do to destroy the AAA's... Kotsay traded to Braves.

2008: Year of the Rat

2008-01-03T13:30:00.000-08:00

Crappy New Year!

The Great Oakland Fire Sale continues. AAA's ship Swisher to Chicago for a trio of minor-leaguers. Asslickers Nation is Beaned Again!

Pathetic Logic

2007-12-14T22:00:00.000-08:00

Hippie, Be Gone

Beane-o sends Haren to Arizona for a bunch of guys you've never heard of before. For the AAA's, the 2008 season is gonna be over before it even starts.

Beaned Again!

2007-11-18T13:21:00.000-08:00

Tell Him Goodbye

AAA's trade fan-favorite Marco Scutaro. Bobby Crosby promoted to starting shortstop.

Blue Jays 6, AAA's 2

2007-08-27T23:40:00.000-07:00

Geren Is

The New Macha

Moronic manager lets Embree do Street's job, and the results are disastrous. AAA's continue to sink into oblivion.

A's 4, Blue Jays 1

2007-08-22T23:37:00.000-07:00

Who Gives

A Turd?

Loaiza pitches for the first time this season, Oakland climbs back to .500. And the answer to our little question is "Nobody but the T-shirt salesman."

Tigers 5, AAA's 2

2007-07-30T22:28:00.000-07:00

Can You Say

"Pathetic"?

Big Fat Joe Blanton and the AAA's lose 4th in a row, falling a season-low 8 games under .500. Meanwhile, the T-shirt salesman and his nation of Asslickers continue to profess their faith in Beane-brain. This is starting to get fun again!

AAA's 12, Los Angeles Anals of Assaheim 6

2007-07-23T23:15:00.000-07:00

Oakland spanks the rally monkey. Piazza strokes a dong, Ellis does it twice. AAA's win for just the third time in 12 tries.

Good riddance!

2007-07-16T20:22:00.000-07:00

So Long, Sucker

A's dump Kendall on the Cubs. Now maybe Billy Beane can grow a pair of Moneyballs and get rid of Chavez, too. Let the Fire Sale begin!

A's 7, Yankees zilch

2007-06-30T21:37:00.000-07:00

The House

That Kendall Built

Kendall goes deep for the second time this season, Guadin one-hits the Yankees on their own turf. And Pathetics Nation deserves all the credit.

Another Beane Blunder

2007-06-21T14:10:00.000-07:00

Game Over

A's designate Milton Bradley for assignment. Troubled outfielder's future unclear. Maybe he can join Jason Giambi on George Mitchell's All-Stars squad.

Lord Have Mercy

2007-06-13T18:34:00.000-07:00

The Apocalypse

Is Upon Us

Jason Kendall hits a home run. And if that weren't bad enough, Billy Beane gets a contract extension. Be afraid, Asslickers. Be very afraid.

A's 2, Giants zilch (again)

2007-06-10T23:45:00.000-07:00

Takin' Out

The Trash

If the A's do nothing else worth writing about (or making fun of) for the rest of this season, it won't matter to us. They've earned our utmost respect by sweeping the fag-nasty Giants right in their own modern-day Sodom, that smelly shithole of a ballpark known as AT&T Park. (Which is rather appropriate, since the "fans" spend most of the game talking on their cell phones.)

A's 6, Giants zilch

2007-06-09T23:05:00.000-07:00

Barry Who?

Haren keeps Steroids Barry (and the rest of his junkie teammates) in the yard, A's offense sends Stuffed-Animals Barry to an early shower. The Giants still suck.

Red Sox 1, AAA's zilch

2007-06-07T23:06:00.000-07:00

One (S)hit

Wonder

AAA's turn in their crappiest offensive performance in an already turd-riffic season. There's only one thing we can say to Curt Schilling. HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA HA!

Orioles 8, AAA's 3

2007-05-26T23:53:00.000-07:00

Addicted to .500

Every time Oakland seems poised to move a few games over .500, the team comes crashing back down. Which means updating this site is not a whole lot of fun anymore.

We love it when the A's play well, but we also have a lot of fun when the AAA's are pathetic. When they simply hover around the .500 mark like a bunch of junkies, it's boring.

As boring as today's 8-3 loss to the Baltimore Bore-ioles. As boring as Eric Chavez's batting average. As boring as Nick Swisher's new haircut. As boring as Jason Kendall's entire American League career. As boring as Billy Beane's Moneyballs.

Boring with a capital B.

A's 15, Giants whatever

2007-05-18T20:33:00.000-07:00

126 Million

Reasons to $mile

#1 -- Barry Zito is no longer on the A's.

#2 -- Barry Zito is no longer on the A's.

#3 -- Barry Zito is no longer on the A's.

#4 through #125,999,999 -- Barry Zito is no longer on the A's.

#126,000,000 -- All of the above.

San Francisco's investment continues to pay off -- for their opponents. A's crush Zito, Giants. And Pathetics Nation deserves all the credit.

Royals 2, AAA's 1

2007-05-14T23:41:00.000-07:00

Kansas Shitty AAA's

Oakland manages just 1 run against the lowly Royals. Duchscherer does his best Kiko Calero impression. The outcome? Beaned Again!

A's 10, Indians 7

2007-05-13T19:04:00.000-07:00

Who's Your Mommy?

Jack Cust is greeted at home plate by someone who looks suspiciously like his mom after hitting a 2-out, 9th-inning, game-winning home run. And he does it without a special pink bat. Happy Mothers Day!

Indians 6, AAA's 3

2007-05-12T21:44:00.000-07:00

No Hits, No Runs

1 Big Error

Billy Beane's $66 Million Mistake has another 0-for-4 outing. Plus, he throws the ball away to give the Indians the go-ahead run. Now you know why we call him "Senor Choke."

Devil Rays 3, AAA's 2

2007-05-05T23:39:00.000-07:00

Stinko de Mayo

Senor Choke goes 0 for 5 and narrowly misses another Golden Sombrero as the AAA's lose again. Can someone please tell this $66 million turd to pull his pant legs up and start performing like a real baseball player?

A's 5, Devil Rays 2

2007-05-04T23:26:00.000-07:00

Nick's Big Stick

Swisher strokes a dong, A's find themselves back at .500. Meanwhile, Chavez overachieves, goes 1 for 5.

A's 5, Red Sox 4

2007-05-01T19:29:00.000-07:00

Hugs And Kisses

A's can't seem to win with Geren, so they do it without him. A's rally after skipper is tossed. Chavez goes 0 for 5.

A's 12, Devil Rays 5

2007-04-28T16:49:00.000-07:00

Hip-Hippie Hooray!

Offense comes alive in support of Hairy Haren. Buck, Ellis and (cough, cough) Senor Choke all homer. A's snap three-game slide. Too bad it was only against the Devil Rays.

Mariners 4, AAA's 2

2007-04-26T19:33:00.000-07:00

Mystery Stain

On Kiko's Sock

OAKLAND (PN) -- An unusual yellow stain was seen forming on Kiko Calero's sock moments after the reliever gave up a go-ahead two-run homer in Oakland's 4-2 loss against Seattle on Thursday.

When questioned about the stain, AAA's General Manager Billy Beane denied that it was the result of urine running down Calero's leg.

"It was mustard," Beane told Pathetics Nation. "The same kind of mustard Kiko used to put on his fastball when he still knew how to pitch."

Confronted with the same question, Calero pointed to a mop and bucket in the corner of his locker and mumbled, "Piso mojado." This made everyone in the clubhouse who didn't speak Spanish laugh.

Beane issued a terse "no comment" when asked about the brown stain on the seat of Calero's pants.

Mariners 2, AAA's zilch

2007-04-25T23:44:00.000-07:00

Big Fat Nuthin'

Joe Blanton pitches a complete game. But so does Jarrod Washburn. Guess who won. (Ah, that was too easy.)

A's 4, Orioles 2

2007-04-24T23:34:00.000-07:00

Dallas Who?

Braden is masterful in major-league debut. Orioles go O for Oakland.

A's 6, Orioles 5

2007-04-23T23:32:00.000-07:00

Locks Of Luck

Oakland hippies have a good hair day: Swisher goes yard twice, Haren collects a well-earned win. A's back in first all by themselves.

Rangers 4, AAA's 3

2007-04-22T18:03:00.000-07:00

Duke's A Hazard

Duchscherer squanders lead, loses game. AAA's fall to .500. Beaned Again!

Rangers 7, AAA's zilch

2007-04-21T23:27:00.000-07:00

Loe Blow

Kameron Loe and Texas bullpen shut down AAA's offense. Win streak comes to a screeching halt.

A's 16, Rangers 4

2007-04-20T21:34:00.000-07:00

A's Hang Wash

Out To Dry

Oakland bats come alive against former coach's new team. Texas gets barbecued.

A's 3, Angels zilch

2007-04-18T14:49:00.000-07:00

Mr. Clutch?

Senor Choke comes up with a couple of big RBI singles. Could it be that he's really worth the $66 million after all? Nah, we don't think so either. A's sweep Anals.

A's 4, Angels 1

2007-04-18T02:12:00.000-07:00

Bobby Bash

Crosby goes deep. Piazza pumps him up. Oakland wins second straight. We feel faint.

A's 5, Yankees 4

2007-04-15T16:05:00.000-07:00

Bombers Away

Scutaro sends the Yankees packing with ninth-inning walkoff home run against Mariano Rivera. A's win a series for the first time this year. And Pathetics Nation deserves all the credit.

Yankees 4, AAA's 3

2007-04-14T23:07:00.000-07:00

Juicy Giambi

Steroids cheat drives one into the seats. AAA's win streak snapped at one.

A's 5, Yankees 4

2007-04-13T23:08:00.000-07:00

Buck Yeah!

Rookie outfielder's 11th inning triple sparks A's win. Johnny Damon makes lame excuses.

White Sox 6, AAA's 3

2007-04-11T15:25:00.000-07:00

Separated At Birth?

Oakland manages to score just 10 runs in the past six games, and Bob Geren handles it with the same aplomb as his predecessor -- by sitting on his hands. AAA's lose again.

A's 2, White Sox 1

2007-04-10T23:50:00.000-07:00

Ellis is Oakland's

Slump Buster

Second baseman gets game-winning hit moments after Swisher pops a boner. A's fans like to watch.

White Sox 4, AAA's 1

2007-04-09T23:45:00.000-07:00

Welcome Home

Sox score more runs in one night than AAA's have scored in their last three games. Home opener is ho-hum.

Crocodile Tears

2007-04-08T16:02:00.000-07:00

Crying All The Way

To The Bank

As the old saying goes, a picture is worth a thousand words. But go ahead, read about it anyway. It's so much fun! Oh, and by the way, somehow Zito's fat cousin (aka Joe Blanton) managed to win his game today. And Pathetics Nation deserves all the credit.

Angels 2, AAA's 1

2007-04-07T20:48:00.000-07:00

66 Million

Ways To Lose

Senor Choke earns his salary by killing two rallies, striking out once and leaving a pair of runners on base. ¡Ay, caramba!

Angels 5, AAA's 2

2007-04-06T23:08:00.000-07:00

The Kennedy Curse

A's lineup fails Joe. Oakland hurler falls to 0-9 lifetime against the Angels. Team back below .500.

A's 4, Angels 3

2007-04-05T22:55:00.000-07:00

A's Spank

Rally Monkey

Gaudin can't hold the lead, but relievers keep it tied before Piazza takes Gay-Rod deep. Oakland hands Anals first loss.

A's 9, Mariners Zilch

2007-04-04T22:07:00.000-07:00

Can't Lose 'Em All

Oakland bats come alive. Harden dominates. A's finally post a win. And Pathetics Nation deserves all the credit.

Mariners 8, AAA's 4

2007-04-03T23:35:00.000-07:00

A's Win?

Fat Chance!

Blanton gives up 4 runs. Calero gives up another 3. Chavez goes hitless. Do you detect a pattern?

A Giant Joke

2007-04-03T16:52:00.000-07:00

HA HA HA HA HA HA!

Different team, same result. Barry Zito still sucks.

Mariners 4, AAA's Zilch

2007-04-02T17:59:00.000-07:00

PathetiKKKKKKKKKKKK

AAA's whiff a dozen times in Seattle shutout. Kendall borrows Chavez's golden sombrero. Crosby changes first name to "Bobble." Haren gets reamed by Dick's big stick. Oakland back in last place.

You ain't seen nothin' yet

2007-04-02T03:30:00.000-07:00

A Decade of Futility

As the 2007 season begins, we mark a tragic anniversary. It was 10 years ago that the Oakland A's said goodbye to First Lieutenant Sandy Alderson (USMC, ret.) and his "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy of steroids in the clubhouse, and welcomed William Lamar Beane as their new general manager.

During Beane's 10-year reign, the A's have:

a) Never made it to the World Series.

b) Never won an ALCS.

c) Never lived up to their potential.

Beane has, however, made a few noteworthy moves that forever changed the team's fortunes:

a) He refused to toss Tejada a single peso, but showered Chavez with 66 million golden dineros.

b) He let Jason go, but held on to Jeremy.

c) He signed Arthur Rhodes. And Eric Karros. And Jason Kendall. And Esteban Loaiza. And that fat catcher who never progressed beyond Triple A.

d) He fired Ken Macha, then hired him back a week later.

e) He gave us the term "Moneyballs."

f) He proved that Joe Morgan was right.

What will the next 10 years bring? Another decade of futility, of course. But take heart, Oakland fans -- In a couple of years, the A's will be Fremont's problem, not ours!

So, pull those "In Billy We Trust" T-shirts out of mothballs and wear 'em with blind pride, Asslickers. Your hero is about to break your hearts again.

Oh yeah ... Let's go AAA's!

Going, going, gone...

2007-04-01T17:27:00.000-07:00

Blez Buys PN

Pathetics Nation has accepted a $500 offer from the owner of Athletics Nation to shut down our blog.

By the start of Monday's home opener, PN will cease to exist, and www.patheticsnation.com will redirect to www.athleticsnation.com.

Blez has also agreed to lift the ban on Tokyoak and allow him to start posting at AN again. However, Tokyoak will be kept on a very short leash, and all of his posts will be pre-screened by AN moderators before being posted on the site.

We had a good time kidding around the past two seasons, but now it's time to play nice and root for the A's together, as one big happy family.

Let's Go ~~AAA's~~ A's!

Metrosexuals Unite!

2007-03-11T18:37:00.000-07:00

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