Civil War

Today the flag flew at half mass as our house, (mainly me) remembered the A's valiant defeat yesterday in Motor City, Detroit. I would like to have a moment of silence for the A's.............Ok, I'm back, that moment of silence was more for me to run and get my tissue as there will be many tears shed during this posting. Yesterday afternoon around the 4 o'clock hour, my battling A's were beaten down in their prime and their life was cut short. On the bright side, I would like to re-cap just a little bit on what a great season the A's had this year. As usual, their team was filled with young energetic players who love to play baseball, and that is why they play. According to the A's first baseman, and one of my favorite players Nick Swisher, "We fell four wins short of the World Series, man, and we were banged up all year. It ain't my money, but I say let's get the boys together again and take another shot." This quote sums up the attitude of the Oakland Athletics. They don't have a huge salary cap and can't afford players on the Yankees but still get the job down. Despite a year full of injuries to key players such as Rich Harden, Bobby Crosby, and Mark Kotsay the A's buckled down and made it to the American League Champion Series. The entire way through the season, the A's have continually kept their excitement and energy for their love of the game. I just want to give out a roar to the 2006 A's. May they return in 2007 to go all the way. Regardless of what Matt might of said in his blog earlier, the A's will defeat the Giants in the World Series next year.
Both Matt and I realized that next year could get really ugly. When the Giants and A's make it to the world series there is a good possibility that Joe may witness an all out civil war in our house. I fear for my life, because matt sleeps with a bat next to his bed. This bat is normally used for poking Joe when he sleep-talks or snores and occasionally for me, but I never snore. The bat worries me a little bit but I'm currently working on counter measures. I think they may involve stealing Matt's thermos or his stock of tea. I want to cut him off at the source and not mess around at all. I'll fill you in more as the war nears.
Until next time-Keith (If I'm still alive)