[suthener]

Many years ago I got into the Braves big time. Watched all their games, got to know the players, I mean I was seriously into it for 2-3 years. I didn’t keep up with trades and off season stuff, though. Then at the beginning of a season all of sudden half of the players I had been cheering for were on the other teams. It just destroyed my interest pretty much immediately.

[VeniVidiVici]

As long as they kept Vida Blue.

[Eccl 10:2]

[Michael.SF.]

The A’s have a long history of developing talent at low cost and selling/trading them when the time is right.

Al Campanis (GM of the Dodgers in the ‘60’s) once said:

‘Better to trade someone a year too early than a day too late”

[RayBob]

They’re following the Nutting model from the Pirates.

[buckalfa]

The Cincinnati Reds say “hold our beer!”

[eyeamok]

But sports are an escape from everyday life.

I used to actually believe that, but about 30 years ago Pro Sports decided it was a good idea to allow Gangsters, Thugs and Criminals to play Pro Sports and Influence our youth, So now I choose ALCOHOL for my escape from everyday life. I am much happier now.

[Osage Orange]

Billy Ball