[MLB]* A’s v O’s: I can’t wait to see you shine
Jul 20th, 2007 by Ashley
I know, I know… It’s way too early to get my hopes up. After all, the A’s are 1-9 in the last 10 games. You’d think it’s a pretty pathetic that A (one) (single) win can be such an enlightenment. Nevertheless, we should all rejoice whenever we have a chance to, don’t you think?*
Anyways, the day is still young and the only thing we’re sure is Blanton’s start (okay, and Ellis and Siwsher’s,) we don’t even know whether Chavez’s back is not stiff (or whatever is bothering him) anymore. So, let’s turn our attention to something interests me in many ways: A’s Owner Kick off Soccer Venture. In the article, it said that Billy Beane, the A’s general manager, moneyball maker and an alleged Tottenham supporter (eek!), seemed to have spreaded the passion about football to the A’s owner Lew Wolff, who, with John Fisher, are going to bring San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) back to the Bay Area in year 2008.
Knowing Billy Beane will probably be involved in MLS gives me a mixed feeling of “are you serious!?” and “nice!” As most of you know that I’ve been reading Moneyball, written by Michael Lewis, which pretty much legendized Beane. I’m fascinated by him ever since. I do look forward to seeing what he can do for “soccer”. Perhaps another legend like Moneyball will be born, who knows? :)
Okay, the lineup for today: Stew, Ellis, Swish, Piazza, Kielty, DJ, Scoot, Crosby, Suzuki. Some fresh blood added, but no Buck? I want Buck, give me Buck!
head to AN, c ya lata~
* Listening too many games on the radio, I’m always amused when I hear a BART commercial, It’s so easy to take BART to a game, don’t you think? and KenKo sometimes says his own version of “don’t you think” which is really… cute.