First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY LONGTIMEFAN! This post is dedicated to you!
Last night, I had the priviledge of being invited to a Dodgers game in some pretty great seats. Not only was the game played (a huge lightening and thunderstorm had ended barely two hours before the game), but it was amazing. The Dodgers won 1-0, and the seats were perfect for a pitching duel.
I'd like to thank Justin Upton for the souvenir ball.
The game was in the sixth inning when I noticed a familiar face in the dugout next to me. By the time I could reach for my camera, he had disappeared down the stairs to the clubhouse. But he saw my futile attempt at a picture, and popped back up for a shot.
In case you don't recognize the eye (don't we all?), he came all the way back out.
He even got an AB.
Unfortunately, it was against this guy, who throws as hard as anyone I've seen up this close.
And on the very last pitch of the game, I snapped one final photo, and then he turned for the full shot, as if to say, "I miss you AN!"
The A's try to take the series today at 11AM. I'll be your host on AN; join us as we root for the third win in a row! Anderson will try to match Mazzaro and Outman as the parade of rookies continues.
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Happy Birthday, LTF!
Send me your address, plz? lynnz@johnlewisglass.com
Great pics, baseballgirl! Thank you!
lynnzgal - June 4, 2009
Oooh someone's getting a little present. ;)
pam5981 - June 4, 2009
If she would just respond, dammit!
lynnzgal - June 4, 2009
Love that picture of Byrnes after he came back out.
The smirk on his face almost says “Hello, old friend.”
Great pictures BBL and Happy Birthday, LTF!
mrbendy - June 4, 2009
happy b-day LTF! (it's mine tomorrow!)
CCG were you wearing any A’s gear when you took the photo of Byrnes and Haren?
OaklandSi - June 4, 2009
oops -- BBG, not CCG
OaklandSi - June 4, 2009
Feliz Compleanos, OaklandSi!
Hope to see you at the ballpark this weekend.
LongTimeFan - June 4, 2009
I was wearing a blue shirt, but had just put on an A's hoodie...
…I’m sure he saw the A’s logo, and why I recognized him (a backup player in the dugout) on sight.
baseballgirl - June 4, 2009
Happy B-day LTF
Great pics BBG…Burner we want you back, (Dan you can come too).
I hope we make a run at Upton when he is a FA as he is a sick talent.
adragon - June 4, 2009
Something tells me Justin Upton is going to be the next 200 MM++ contract
ala A-Rod
He’s going to be 26!!! when he hits free agency. And he’s a star.
Blicks - June 5, 2009
Happy birthday LTF!
Let’s hope the A’s can get you a win for your birthday!! :)
gigglingone - June 4, 2009
Awesome
Go A’s go!
fruitattack - June 4, 2009
Happy Birthday LTF!
We’re getting three in a row for you!
BBG-Love the eye shot!
ZigFan31 - June 4, 2009
Wow!
Great pics, BBG! Thanks for sharing them.
Athletica - June 4, 2009
Happy birthday, friend!
Hope it’s a great one and hope to celebrate with you soon.
pam5981 - June 4, 2009
Dan Haren is glaring at us =/
Zonis - June 4, 2009
Thanks, BBG and AN!
This is quite a wonderful way to celebrate my birthday…with all of you. And an A’s game to listen to! And baseball here ar home tomorrow!
Celebration will be appreciated!
LongTimeFan - June 4, 2009
My first post...
Hi folks, longtime AN lurker…finally signed up to join in on the shananigans. Looking forward to todays game. Winning is not so bad afterall..
matt45 - June 4, 2009
Welcome!
67MARQUEZ - June 4, 2009
Welcome!!!!
baseballgirl - June 4, 2009
Aww, I miss Danny.
whiteshoes40 - June 4, 2009
Can't resist the urge to mangle the Byrnes shot
doctorK - June 4, 2009
So cute!
lynnzgal - June 4, 2009
MAI EYE IZ WACHING U BBG
pam5981 - June 4, 2009
That pic is saved. This is awesome.
Blicks - June 5, 2009
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