Fade the Oakland A's as they suck.

**stevenash** · 06-14-23, 10:17 AM

I'll keep tailing Oakland thank you very much.

**19th Hole** · 06-14-23, 10:52 AM

You cannot erase season after season of feeble fan neglect with with one week
of feigned participation.

I would like to see the A's remain in Oakland but in the words of The Mighty Jake Peavy,
"Too little too late".

Why would ownership sell when a golden calf awaits in Las Vegas.
Sad but true.

**stevenash** · 06-14-23, 11:13 AM

I mean no disrespect to those with roots in Oakland, that's not who I am, but why would a pro athlete want to play in Oakland with the old Raiders being the exception.

Hell, even Billy Beane knew he couldn't win in Oakland with that budget unless they adapted to his Money Ball ways.
Seven division titles in 20 years proved he can win with a nothing budget, but Billy isn't a GM any longer.

Hopefully he stays on as an advisor when they move to LV.

**lakerboy** · 06-14-23, 11:17 AM

I will miss the HUGE ready pop up outs out of play.

**lakerboy** · 06-14-23, 11:18 AM

Roberto Alomar homer off Eckersley was the best moment in that stadium for me.

**stevenash** · 06-14-23, 11:25 AM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Roberto Alomar homer off Eckersley was the best moment in that stadium for me.

I remember that as clearly as Joe Carter's HR

**mjsuax13** · 06-14-23, 12:01 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Roberto Alomar homer off Eckersley was the best moment in that stadium for me.

Robbie one of my favorite all time players. I grew up in Detroit with family in Toronto. They WENT nuts in those days over the Jays and we had fun watching them win too. My cousin would call us and shit talk my dad drunk off Molson for a good hour. Great times.

**mjsuax13** · 06-14-23, 12:02 PM

Originally posted by stevenash

I mean no disrespect to those with roots in Oakland, that's not who I am, but why would a pro athlete want to play in Oakland with the old Raiders being the exception.

Hell, even Billy Beane knew he couldn't win in Oakland with that budget unless they adapted to his Money Ball ways.
Seven division titles in 20 years proved he can win with a nothing budget, but Billy isn't a GM any longer.

Hopefully he stays on as an advisor when they move to LV.

People should visit Oakland and they will clearly see all the reasons why people are leaving. Not just sports teams.

**stevenash** · 06-14-23, 12:06 PM

Originally posted by mjsuax13

People should visit Oakland and they will clearly see all the reasons why people are leaving. Not just sports teams.

I have friends on the west coast, specifically San Ramon I visit every couple of years or so.
I know.
We have an Oakland here on the east coast, Newark NJ

**Nate rasta** · 06-14-23, 12:21 PM

What came first the chicken or the egg? Is it the owner's fault for driving the fans away. Or is it the fans fault for not showing up to games. Oakland has lots of nice areas to live in.but yes the majority of the city is a war zone. I always have my head on a swivel when I'm working in Oakland. A lot of tech companies have moved into Oakland the last few years helping the local economy. I don't think any pro athlete that played in Oakland recently ever lived in Oakland.they all live on the other side of hill by San Ramon,Danville area

**lakerboy** · 06-14-23, 01:00 PM

Originally posted by mjsuax13

Robbie one of my favorite all time players. I grew up in Detroit with family in Toronto. They WENT nuts in those days over the Jays and we had fun watching them win too. My cousin would call us and shit talk my dad drunk off Molson for a good hour. Great times.

Robbie was an all time player. Very slick. Not a Jays fan but being local I loved that team. Still remember that pos Bob Costas trying to put them down then they got the last laugh. Gruber was my favorite Jay. Devon White was probably the best defensive CF of his era.

When you coming up?

**mjsuax13** · 06-14-23, 01:17 PM

Originally posted by Nate rasta

What came first the chicken or the egg? Is it the owner's fault for driving the fans away. Or is it the fans fault for not showing up to games. Oakland has lots of nice areas to live in.but yes the majority of the city is a war zone. I always have my head on a swivel when I'm working in Oakland. A lot of tech companies have moved into Oakland the last few years helping the local economy. I don't think any pro athlete that played in Oakland recently ever lived in Oakland.they all live on the other side of hill by San Ramon,Danville area

I definitely blame ownership on the A’s end. They’ve always penny pinched. I don’t know the entire story. Oakland does have a few nice areas but overall a rough spot. It’s unfortunate because it was once a great city and has rich history.

**lakerboy** · 06-14-23, 01:21 PM

Oakland is one of MLB greatest and most historic franchises. Some of the most colorful characters in the history of the game have played in an A uniform.

If the Raiders can move so can the Athletics.

**JIBBBY** · 06-14-23, 08:26 PM

I should start a new thread FADE KC!

They just keep losing and I keep fading and getting paid now. There is always a new shit team to fade in MLB!

About to be on a 9 game losing streak after this game tonight. I'm loving it!

https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/cincinnati-reds-kansas-city-royals-430614107/

**hehfest** · 06-14-23, 08:51 PM

Originally posted by hehfest

bump - LET'S GET IT!

**Ghenghis Kahn** · 06-14-23, 09:24 PM

Lol this is crazy

**Otters27** · 06-14-23, 09:56 PM

He got out of the jam in the 4th

Rays have life

**hehfest** · 06-14-23, 09:58 PM

Langeliers a really good catcher. Threw one away there but he's thrown out Rozy 2 nights in a row now. Perfect release and throw.

**JIBBBY** · 06-14-23, 10:15 PM

A's up against tonight and gave up a good lead.

Still a game though in the 5th inning! POPCORN!

Rays 6-3 Athletics (Jun 14, 2023) Box Score - ESPN

https://www.espn.com/mlb/boxscore/_/gameId/401472040

Box score for the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Oakland Athletics MLB game from June 14, 2023 on ESPN. Includes all pitching and batting stats.

**JIBBBY** · 06-15-23, 09:16 AM

Well the A's miracle turn around has been derailed yesterday.

The temporary winning streak has ended. Could be time to fade again! Shit players return to their roots after the adrenaline wears off...

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 06-15-23, 09:45 AM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Roberto Alomar homer off Eckersley was the best moment in that stadium for me.

I'm still upset over that trade....

Alomar and Joe Carter for McGriff and Tony Fernandez...trading a young Alomar was an awful move for the Padres and a huge come up for Toronto.

**JIBBBY** · 06-15-23, 09:49 AM

Back to the A's fade today! Early game, Tampa will play hard to even up the series and leave with their heads held up high. Rays are to good of a team to not get the split IMO!

Tampa Bay Rays vs. Athletics: live game updates, stats, play-by-play

https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/tampa-bay-rays-oakland-athletics-430615111/

Sports News, Scores, Fantasy Games

**stevenash** · 06-15-23, 09:50 AM

Alomar is on the short list of our generations all time great 2B.

Morgan, Sandberg, Biggio.

Then there's Kent, Whitaker...

Alomar was a great one,

**slapshot** · 06-15-23, 09:50 AM

this is the way to go

tb to win 1 game per series
lad to win 1 game per series
oak to lose 1 game per series
kc to lose 1 game per series

start the chase by divide to win $100 between the 4 teams.....$25 each

if you make a $75 loss on day 1.....the next day split up the loss between the 4 chases plus $25 profit....18,75+25...bet to win $43,75

**JAKEPEAVY21** · 06-15-23, 10:03 AM

Originally posted by lakerboy

Oakland is one of MLB greatest and most historic franchises. Some of the most colorful characters in the history of the game have played in an A uniform.

If the Raiders can move so can the Athletics.

Most of that history was decades ago and the fanbase can't really complain because they have had awful attendance for a decade+ now...

That said, I don't like seeing longtime franchises in any sport move cities.

**texhooper** · 06-15-23, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by texhooper

My plan if you believe it or not is to let the A’s win until they don’t, THEN fade them in the following game. A little texhooper 101 for ya

Ok today’s the day. Rays it is!

**stevex** · 06-15-23, 12:48 PM

A’s ML again for me.

**BeatTheJerk** · 06-15-23, 01:21 PM

The A’s are strangely inspired & are playing well. Although they did lose last night to TB, they are looking to win their 3rd straight series. I believe they have a slight starting pitching edge today. The Rays are 1-3-1 in their last 5 series on the road & are not world beaters away from home.

A’s +191

**JIBBBY** · 06-15-23, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by BeatTheJerk

The A’s are strangely inspired & are playing well. Although they did lose last night to TB, they are looking to win their 3rd straight series. I believe they have a slight starting pitching edge today. The Rays are 1-3-1 in their last 5 series on the road & are not world beaters away from home.

A’s +191

Jerky they said you were banned. I guess they lied! Glad to see you are still around...

**BeatTheJerk** · 06-15-23, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

Jerky they said you were banned. I guess they lied! Glad to see you are still around...

They gave me ONE more chance, no one lied.

**JIBBBY** · 06-15-23, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by BeatTheJerk

They gave me ONE more chance, no one lied.

What did you do if you don't mind me asking? Just explain with out getting banned again. LOL.

**BeatTheJerk** · 06-15-23, 02:32 PM

Originally posted by JIBBBY

What did you do if you don't mind me asking? Just explain with out getting banned again. LOL.

No I can’t explain it or I’ll get banned. If you review your own thread all the info is posted on why. Nate Rasta explained on page 20 post #677.

**BeatTheJerk** · 06-15-23, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by lakerboy

What did I gain out of posting my 2 plays?

I would like to think you maintained your credibility as a forumville vet. A number of after the fact winners on these message boards.

**Allure** · 06-15-23, 03:57 PM

Wanted to follow the "fade Oakland after a win" theory but missed it. Damn those early games.

**pavyracer** · 06-15-23, 04:23 PM

A's started a new 15 game losing streak yesterday. Don't get left behind.