D-Backs are team that nobody knows or gives 2 shits about outside of AZโฆ Even in AZ they are most peoples 2nd favorite teamโฆ As a former D-Back just want to send quick message to rest of baseball world that has no interest in seeing them in the World Series ๐๐
@NoFilterNet
Once Turner fielded ball Posey could have easily mailed it in but the 34 year old with 3 World Series rings, multiple All Star appearances & an MVP to his name BUSTED HIS ASS down the line like he was 9 years old & coach promised ice cream to entire squad if they won๐ฆ
It was a helluva RUN
@MLBNetwork
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10 years ago the MLB FAMILY took me in & now 10 years later I humbly say goodbye.
Much LOVE & GRATITUDE to everyone who made that SQUAD such an AWESOME team to be a part of...
See u on the other side
@NoFilterNet
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Big league debut the security guard
@Indians
didnโt believe I was a player & wouldnโt let me in. After several unanswered calls to
@Athletics
clubhouse a fan showed guard my minor league baseball card & he let me in just 45 min before game. Guessing Vlad Jr. didnโt that issue ๐คทโโ๏ธ
Thought there was no way to catch this ball โพ๏ธ If we want to find our limits we have no choice but to dive in head first ๐ค (even when we think we got no f*ing chance) ๐
Social Distancing Double Marathon Challenge โ
Was supposed to be doing the 52.4 mile run at Ultraman AZ today but it was obviously postponed so decided to knock out run on the treadmill instead run ๐
Total run distance was 52.5 miles & took 8 hours & 47 minutes ๐
This dudes passion, energy & effort inspired an entire generation of baseball fans... Wore
#22
because of Thrill & humbled to be able to call him a good friend... Well EARNED PARTNER ๐
#ForeverGiant
97% of schools have cut everyday physical education.
70% of kids do zero after school youth activity programs.
Kids spend 7 HOURS a day on a screen.
Youth obesity rates are 3x since the 1980s.
That is why we have set out on the
#TriAcrossAmerica
...
Got a text from a buddy yesterday & ignored it because I thought he was F*ing w/ me... I donโt deserve to be on the list but for what little I was able to bring I gave my heart & soul to that team. APPRECIATION & LOVE to all who voted ๐โค๏ธ
#RootedInOakland
You voted! Introducing the 50th Anniversary team, the 50 greatest Oakland Aโs players! Weโll celebrate this group throughout the 2018 season.
Weโre also excited to announce the 50th Anniversary Pack, a smaller set of games that includes discount parking:
Look forward to representing the
@athletics
organization for
@mlb
draft June 3rd
@mlbnetwork
in
#Studio42
โพ๏ธ Just making sure the helmet sitting on draft table is ready to GO ๐
Los fanaticos son LOCOS ๐คฃ Game 9 final out of the 2002 Dominican League Championship... Eventually was MOBBED in OF ๐ My DUDE Andy โTuliliโ Abad hit go ahead 3 run TANK in the top of the 9th that possibly was biggest HR in league history
#LiceyCampeon
#TBT
#OrgulloYtradicion
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HONORED & HUMBLED to be part of
@Athletics
50th anniversary team ๐ Was taught at an early age the only 2 things we can control are attitude & effort. Always keep BELIEVING & never stop CHARGING ๐๐ผโโ๏ธ
@jon_bois
Incorrectโฆ
# 1: Never knew squeeze was on til Ichi came barreling home.
# 2: Raced home because my pregnant wife was vehemently sick & home w/ our 1 year old daughter.
# 3: That โdumbโ beach cruiser was fucking badass.
Come on
@NoFilterNet
& will give u the full story ๐
Blind squirrel found a nut ๐ฟ Dove for A LOT of balls I thought I had NO CHANCE of catching... This was one of them ๐คทโโ๏ธ Moral of the story... F*IT
#JustKeepDiving
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#WednesdayWisdom
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Watching Nolan Ryan sit behind home plate I cant help but wonder what he would have done had an opposing batter stared him down, stuck out his tongue out & grabbed his crotch ๐ค
โSwing that f*cking batโ
@PeteRose_14
#WednesdayWisdom
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When I ran into the HIT KING & told him I played for the walk happy Aโs this is how he signed the pic ๐คฃ
โAll I want for Christmas is for the Bucs to wear these helmets everyday for the rest of the franchises existence... Thatโs it.โ - The Dog ๐ถ๐
@Super70sSports
To think we have the technology available for the entire world to see whether itโs a ball or strike yet we withhold that information from the one dude who needs know to make to correct call is nothing short of a complete & total fucking embarrassment ๐คฆโโ๏ธ
@NoFilterNet
#OTD
in 2005, Eric Byrnes flew through the air and into the bullpen area for a spectacular diving catch to end the inning and bail out Justin Duchscherer. The Oakland Aโs would go on to walk off the Mariners in extras thanks to Mark Kotsay.
#Athletics
Probably a good thing I donโt get a real vote ๐คทโโ๏ธ Since alleged PED users have already been enshrined into
#HallOfFame
I could not in good faith vote for anybody else until the BEST player & BEST pitcher I ever watched or competed against get inducted
#FreeBonds
#FreeClemens
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Definitely raising one up & pouring some out for a true
#SFGiants
LEGEND tonight ๐ฅ Willie embodied spirit of city & organization. Grateful to have gotten chance to spend time & talk ball with one of the all time GREATS
#Forever44
It is with great sadness that we announce that San Francisco Giants Legend and Hall of Famer Willie McCovey passed away peacefully this afternoon at the age of 80 after losing his battle with ongoing health issues.
#Forever44
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#SFGiants
โDaddy I know itโs snowing but can we play catch?โ ๐ฆ๐ผ
โOnly if you dive into the snow & let me get it on slow mo vid & tweet out to sports deprived junkies.โ ๐จ๐ผโ๐ฆฑ
โFine.โ ๐ฆ๐ผ
โCool... People need fresh content kid... You are making a noble sacrifice.โ ๐จ๐ผโ๐ฆฑ
Absolute shame human umpires are still given the responsibility to make incredibly difficult subjective decisions that can easily be made objectiveโฆ More bluntly putโฆ Itโs a f*cking JOKE.
Stars today eat kale salads, drink protein shakes, lounge in hyperbaric chambers & play 100 games a yearโฆ This dude pounded beers, sucked down throat rockets, lounged in locker, talked shop with the boys & played in 2,130 straight fucking gamesโฆ We are all a bunch of pussies.
Wouldnโt normally post pic of a Christmas present or a participation trophy but damn this 3370 mile swim, bike & run
@ltpfoundation
#TriAcrossAmerica
belt buckle the fam just dropped on me is way too pretty not to share ๐
#OneFootInFrontOfTheOther
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Caught this on ballpark cam during last nights show
@MLBNetwork
SO FREAKING AWESOME... And yes I did take imaginary at bats against Chuck Finley in my dorm room at UCLA then faced him in first big league at bat ๐
Still trying to comprehend this 20 year old tongue wagging crotch grabbing kid SAVAGE dropping train track
#OppoTaco
โs & scud MISSILES off dude that has been best pitcher in baseball all year ๐๐ฎ๐
#JuanSoto
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#WorldSeries2019
@FightinHydrant
Your thoughts please ๐ญ
Sincere apologies for deleting last tweet ๐ Mom says if I donโt have anything nice to say then donโt say anything at all ๐ค Here is a less emotional, more comprehensive explanation for the sentiments...
@Super70sSports
Grew up in 9th Ward, busted ass to play 10 yrs in show, over 40 yrs pro ball experience includes heartbreaking playoff/WS loses & last years historic Braves titleโฆ Lost home in Katrina & like all of us battles some demons but the best mother fucking coach Iโve ever played for.