Comments on: Cespedes on the Alburquerque kiss: “I am going to hit the ball hard against him and I am going to kiss my bat” http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/ Baseball. Baseball. And then a bit more baseball. Thu, 20 Jun 2013 08:21:23 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: massivedick http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-379266 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 20:36:01 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-379266 I got 2 words for the A’s … “more fiber”

]]> By: catswithbats http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378693 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:55:53 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378693 Are you Mike Francesa?

]]> By: twelsh36446 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378618 Tue, 09 Oct 2012 13:02:48 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378618 Just think the worse that could happen is the A’s win two games, and tie it up, and then have a Verlander pitch a no-hitter against them. Or, maybe Anibal Sanchez could pitch a no-hitter against them tonight. Any team that would pick up Brandon Inge, and think he was a star play has some screws loose.

]]> By: scatterbrian http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378420 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 21:27:43 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378420 Baseball is an adult’s game that’s sometimes played by kids.

]]> By: ktigerk http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378388 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 20:23:26 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378388 Seriously – the As are that childish?
They declare the are a fun team?
Yet then act like spoiled children
They put the A in A$$HOLEs – LMAO

]]> By: pdowdy83 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378345 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 18:42:33 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378345 You want to bring up bad commercials. What the heck is up with the awful Barbasol commercials? Close shave America my ass…

]]> By: historiophiliac http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378306 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:34:06 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378306 Since I commented about AA kissing the ball, I thought I should go on the record that I would laugh if A’s players kissed their bats after hits too (although that would be a problem for them if it wasn’t a home run). I enjoy the good natured ribbing. If they want to do a wiggle dance after stealing a base or a high kick after a basket catch, they should knock themselves out. You have to get on the highlight reel somehow. I’d much rather that than they throw things because they’re pissed.

]]> By: deweyks http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378295 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 17:24:36 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378295 OK, Oakland…remember these quotes from 2 weeks ago?:

“We’ve got 17 rookies who are here. These guys are playing the game to have fun. When you take fun out of the game, you’re going to have 17 rookies crumble.” – Jonny Gomes

“We’re a team that likes to have fun. We were just doing that. Long game, we got a couple [important] hits. We were enjoying it.” – Cliff Pennington

“We just came back to take the lead. We were just excited. We weren’t trying to be disrespectful.” – Collin Cowgill

“We play the game hard and we respect it out on the field. … We play the game right on the field definitely, and if you keep things loose in your dugout, there’s nothing wrong with that.” – Bob Melvin

That was after a game in which the A’s hit three 13th inning homers and the bench was doing “an orchestrated clapping, chanting” celebration. Huh…it’s alright for you to have fun but not anyone else?

]]> By: 1943mrmojorisin1971 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378246 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:21:34 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378246 No name? Al Alburquerque is the BEST name on the Tigers. Maybe in all of baseball.

]]> By: stex52 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378239 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 16:09:43 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378239 It never ceases to amaze me how many thumbs downs you can get for such an obviously true statement. I guess most of us check our brains in at the door.

]]> By: delawarephilliesfan http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378218 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 15:44:02 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378218 Totally agree, and IMO, Coco Puffs was showboating on that attempted cacth. No need to basket that at all, no way

]]> By: beelza http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378183 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:47:24 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378183 We’re professional athletes, we’re tough, we’re soldiers, we battle. One little kiss obliterates the entire A’s team psyche. I’m very happy that a no-name, very forgettable, Tigers reliever can get so far into the A’s heads. How much time are the A’s spending on their 24 strike-outs in 2 games. They are not yet ready for the big stage.

]]> By: beelza http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378168 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:31:21 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378168 As a Detroit fan, I’d like the opportunity to speak with Mr. Cespedes…and ask him if brought any cigars with him. 2 errors coast Oakland 2 wins, but the real story is blowing kisses. Bay area clowns. Come Tuesday the A’s and Giants can cry on each others shoulders, saying it’s not fair.

]]> By: COTorrey http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378167 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:30:28 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378167 Oh, and the more video I watch, I’ve decided Coco Crispies lost that game as much as the Tigers won it.

]]> By: COTorrey http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378165 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 14:29:27 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378165 Full discretion , I’m a Tigers fan.

I don’t think it’s that big of a deal. Yes, maybe save it for once the play is over, but I just think the A’s overreacted, probably because they lost in a hard fought game.

EIther way you look at it, it (the entire game) was great baseball. No matter who you root for.

]]> By: Liam http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378136 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:46:44 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378136 While I’m talking about overrun playoff commercials, I think we should all take a minute to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the “I hear the kids are planning something” Youth of the Nation commercial for the Boston Public season premiere. And if you want to feel old, next year “HIS FATHER IS THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY” turns ten.

]]> By: sedettiger http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378130 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:39:50 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378130 Baseball players and coaches need to quit sweating the small stuff. I have no problem with what Alburquerque did just like I won’t have a problem when the first A’s player to take any of our pitchers deep in game 3 wants to kiss his bat or whatever. It’s all in good fun.

]]> By: Liam http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378129 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:39:20 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378129 This is at least year four of The Avocado Commercial. I remember seeing that commercial and the Black Eyed Peas moon elephant DirecTV commercial about thirteen kagillion times in the 2009 playoffs.

]]> By: Old Gator http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378117 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:16:24 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378117 Another stupid “unwritten rule.” It’s just weenie wagging on a conceptual level. But then I guess if you play a kid’s game for a living, your adolescence gets protracted in a variety of other directions too.

]]> By: deadeyedesign23 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378109 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:08:34 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378109 The odd of it happening are pretty slim. Hell the odds of Cespedis coming up while Alburquerque is in the game aren’t even that great, but if he took him deep and kissed his bat it’d be pretty gangster.

]]> By: Francisco (FC) http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378108 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 13:08:04 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378108 LOL. I actually pictured. Miggy going over the mound and the A’s dugout literally exploding cartoon style!

]]> By: darthicarus http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/10/08/cespedes-on-the-alburquerque-kiss-i-am-going-to-hit-the-ball-hard-against-him-and-i-am-going-to-kiss-my-bat/comment-page-1/#comment-378103 Mon, 08 Oct 2012 12:57:28 +0000 http://hardballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=233968#comment-378103 I just hope no Tigers accidentally run across the mound or the A’s dugout might explode.

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