Things don't look good for the good guys today. Could be their last game of the year. Expect close, low run scoring game...Here is hoping.....

San Francisco +130
Under 8 (-130)

Climbed on the bandwagon a long time ago.

Swingin' A's -140
Over 7 (-115)

Good luck Den.

...Way, way back in the 70's, the A's had a shortstop named Bert Campenaris. Campy Campenaris. Slick fielding small guy. He was also from Cuba. Not many Cubans around back then. Anyway, I think I was a Junior in High School, and because we won some district tournament, we were invited to go to an A's game, and meet the players prior to a game at the then Colosseum. Campy found out I was Cuban, one thing led to another, and before you knew it, the guy was driving down to Salinas, enjoying my Mom's cooking, and my Dad's conversation. My ears still burn when I remember them talking about Castro.
Great guy. Humble, thoughtful, friendly, and just a good guy.

remember him well, the charlie finley A'S
reggie, catfish, joe rudi, bando, holtzman, vida blue....meanwhile i can't remember what i had for lunch yesterday. gl today.

Nice story Ralph,and i'm sure he had a great dinner.GL to us tonight buddy.

Great Story Sir.

What a wonderful memory to have and share, especially with your Children and Grand Children.

Following your picks like alway's. Thank you, for sharing them and unknowningly teaching me so much about baseball. Also, for the laughs... Look forward to your post every day.

Best of luck today and always !
Frank Jr.

Just found out that Campy is throwing out the first pitch today.
Little more trivia....
This is the anniversary of a playoff game between the A's and the Tigers, where somebody plunked Campy, and he threw a perfect helicopter toss with his bat over the Detroit pitcher's head before a riot broke out. Think back deep guys, some of you will remember.
Lets all do the "Dougie"(?)

He was always ready for a fight if I recall. ^..^

Nice story cubano. They probably smoked a couple of puros too.

Campy is one week younger than me.

On September 8, 1965 with Kansas City, as part of a special promotion featuring the popular young player, Campaneris became the first player to play every position in a major league game. This Day in Baseball - September 8 On the mound, he pitched ambidextrously, throwing lefty to left-handers, and switched against right-handers.

The Dougie!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJxYiIfr4WM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXbC...feature=related

Geez, quit giving our ages away.!!
No matter what today, have to admit, The A's and Giants gave us out here in the Bay Area our money's worth.
If they both lose and are gone, the season has been a success.

Great story as usualy Cubano !!

What a lucky little boy you were getting to break bread w a real MLB player !!


Hey least look at it this way. If the Giants bats keep being this quiet, you will def win your under bet !!

SF & Oak come through!!!!

Live to see another day. Boy, was that ugly!

Great job Cubano !
Thanks