When Boston came to Town

Last weekend was extremely exciting not only because the Athletics swept the Red Socks but also because I go to be at one of the games.  On Friday I took Amtrak to the game and I must say that all the ads they play on the radio lie.  You cannot go to the game at your own convenience as the ads claim because there is only one train running that will get you to the game on time.  While on the train I noticed a fair number of Boston jerseys but no other Athletics clothing aside from what I was wearing.  The train let's you off in beautiful Oakland right below the BART station and coliseum near a restaurant aptly named Coliseum Burger that I would never in my life eat at.  As I walked over the BART overpass with my father I checked the estuary for dead bodies (now a ritual thanks to me neighbor), and as usual was surprised at the number of Boston fans I saw.  Once inside the stadium it was very apparent that the game would not be a sellout. I am amazed that the Athletics once again have the best team no one watches.  The biggest drawing team can't even fill the stands, which is very sad.  The game as so much fun and the Athletics hit 2 homeruns in the game. Now that I am of legal drinking age my father loves to send me to get his beers so he doesn't have to leave his seat.  When asked what kind he wants his reply will always be "No ****** beer please." I know far better than to come back to the seats with Miller Lite, or Budweiser.  In my house ****** beer is blasphemy. 

Harden was pitching and he looked so good. He is an amazing player because he is either hurt or 100%.  I don't see him having the interim struggling period. He seems to just come off the DL throwing smoke.  All the years of waiting for him to get healthy now seem worth it because of how amazing he is currently pitching.  I always was an advocate for putting him in the bullpen but I am glad he proved me wrong.  Huston Street is starting to look better which makes me happy.  I don't like it when he struggles because he is one of my favorites on the team.  The funniest moment of the night was when on the jumbotron there appeared a hat trick game for the Red Socks.  One hat appeared on the screen and a ball went inside it.  Instead of the usual 3 hats one was all that appeared and after it moved around the screen said "Which one?" The hat poped up and low and behold there was nothing there. The announcer said something about still not being able to get it right.  It was so funny.  Very creative on the Athletics part I must say.   All in all it was a truly amazing night.  I simply just love going to games more than anything!

Thomas is now on the DL, which doesn't make me happy one bit.  Chavy was brought up from Triple A to take his place, which will eschew his rehab plan to get him back fielding.  Chavy can hit just fine but he is still tentative when it comes to his fielding.  I hope he is able to get back to the Gold Glove Chavy we all know and love.  When he is on he is the best 3^rd baseman but after back surgery I wonder if he will ever be 100% again.  Lets hope so.