Official Magic Number Thread

[JoJo26]

Friday - September 5

 

Halos win

A's lose....therefore:

 

 

[Bruce Nye]

I like it!

[Stradling]

Not bad at all!

[Guest]

My Gordon Beckham pic wasn't relevant for very long ...

 

[SoCALkid]

The A's are on the verge of full on fire sale

[Stradling]

My bold prediction is they trade Sonny Gray and Donaldson this off season.

[tomsred]

[ScottT]

17

 

Chris Iannetta (2012-2014)

Jason Bulger (2011)

Terry Evans (2010)

Darin Erstad (1999-2006)

Trevor Wilson (1998)

Chuck McElroy (1996-1997)

Ben VanRyn (1996)

Spike Owen (1994-1995)

Kelly Gruber (1993)

Chad Curtis (1992)

Dick Schofield (1990-1992)

Jack Lazorko (1987-1988)

Tony Mack (1985)

Ellis Valentine (1983)

Dave LaRoche (1977-1980)

Orlando Alvarez (1976)

Mickey Rivers (1974-1975)

Bobby Brooks (1973)

Leo Cardenas (1972)

Alex Johnson (1970-1971)

Vern Geishert (1969)

Bill Harrelson (1968)

Moose Stubing (1967)

Fred Newman (1962-1967)

Jim Fregosi (1961)

[Vegas Halo Fan]

Who would have thought, back in April when we opened the season by getting swept by Seattle in the opening series, that we would have a magic number countdown thread in early September? I sure didn't.

[Docwaukee]

[Taylor]

[Blarg]

 

Isn't that Spiritof2002, AKA Geoff on the far right?

[fan_since79]

I don't like these threads. They're spooky, given this team's long history of disappointing finishes.

 

In 1964 my Philadelphia Phillies (and I am old enough to remember) had a 6.5 game lead with 12 remaining and blew the pennant.

 

We just need to focus on each game as it comes and get this offense clicking on all cylinders. Last night was a very positive sign, but we still have one or two players each game carrying the load. Without Calhoun we don't win last night's game.

[nando714]

#17 just screams GRIT

[Inside Pitch]

I don't like these threads. They're spooky, given this team's long history of disappointing finishes.

 

In 1964 my Philadelphia Phillies (and I am old enough to remember) had a 6.5 game lead with 12 remaining and blew the pennant.

 

We just need to focus on each game as it comes and get this offense clicking on all cylinders. Last night was a very positive sign, but we still have one or two players each game carrying the load. Without Calhoun we don't win last night's game.

 

Well at least we understand why you are always thinking the worst and predicting doom.  

[ScottT]

The players and coaches need to focus on each game, each at bat.  

 

The fans don't. 

[fan_since79]

Well at least we understand why you are always thinking the worst and predicting doom.  

 

You want doom? I'll give you doom:

 

1982 ALCS, 1986 ALCS, 1989, 1995, 1998 (September collapses), 2004 ALDS, 2005 ALCS, 2007 ALDS, 2008 ALDS. How's that for starters?

Edited September 6, 2014 by fan_since79

[disarcina]

yeah - I am sort of leery of 'magic number' threads this soon (although, the info is interesting).

 

I keep thinking of Gene Mauch and Marcel Lachemann.

[disarcina]

fan_since79 -- '64 Phillies -- another Gene Mauch story.

 

as for the '64 Phillies -- just fyi -- was recently over in Bakersfield and stopped in a the famous Luigi's for lunch.

 

they have some great sports photos on the wall of the restaurant and a few very prominent photos of Bakersfield High product, Johnny Callison.......

 

that goes back a ways.........you won't be disappointed with the food and cold refreshments at Luigi's.

[Inside Pitch]

You want doom? I'll give you doom:

 

1982 ALCS, 1986 ALCS, 1989, 1995, 1998 (September collapses), 2004 ALDS, 2005 ALCS, 2007 ALDS, 2008 ALDS. How's that for starters?

 

Looking forward to your next "I have a bad feeling" post.  It's been a couple days, you're due.

 

 

[Inside Pitch]

yeah - I am sort of leery of 'magic number' threads this soon (although, the info is interesting).

 

I keep thinking of Gene Mauch and Marcel Lachemann.

 

I always felt bad for Lache, he seemed to care more and take the losses harder than any of his players.  One of my favorite Angels people of all time.

[wopphil]

The A's are on the verge of full on fire sale

Agreed. Lots of a'th players will be getting traded this offseason.

[xboom28x]

You want doom? I'll give you doom:

 

1982 ALCS, 1986 ALCS, 1989, 1995, 1998 (September collapses), 2004 ALDS, 2005 ALCS, 2007 ALDS, 2008 ALDS. How's that for starters?

 

Feel free to make this your new avatar

 

[Guest]

Official Jinx Thread

Edited September 7, 2014 by failos

[Stradling]

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