Prostate Cancer Foundation: Keep Dad in the Game

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Kent Hrbek: The Big Hrbowski

Pretty sure the Twins might need some Hrbowski-type magic this season.

Season Previews: Oakland Athletics

With Spring Training well underway, it's time for one of our favorite things in all the world: Season Previews. Five years ago, they began as a semi-serious analysis and ended up as half-assed haiku. We're just gonna go with what we know. Finishing our preview of the American League West, here is a sneak peek at the 2012 Oakland Athletics.

Goodbye to Gio
So long Bailey and Sweeney
Hello Josh Reddick

The Oakland A's signed
Coco Crisp for two more years
We love his afro

Yoenis Cespedes
Made an awesome video
It's hilarious

Seth Smith in left field
Gomes and Cowgill backing up
Quite the outfield depth

Barton at first and
Donaldson across the field
Suzuki catches

Season Previews: Seattle Mariners

With Spring Training well underway, it's time for one of our favorite things in all the world: Season Previews. Five years ago, they began as a semi-serious analysis and ended up as half-assed haiku. We're just gonna go with what we know. Continuing our preview of the American League West, here is our version of the 2012 Seattle Mariners.

Felix Hernandez
Vargas and Iwakuma
Hector Noesi too

Brandon League will close
Wilhelmson and Camp relieve
With Kelley and Kuo

Ichiro in right
Got mad hits like Rod Carew
He's Hall of Fame bound

Mike Carp in left field
Gutierrez in center
Robinson and Wells

Justin Smoak at first
Brendan Ryan at short stop
Ackley at second

Chone Figgins at third
Alex Liddi backs him up
He's the infield bench

Miguel Olivo
Is the starting catcher and
Montero's DH

With the Brewers Offseason Officially Underway, What Will Prince Fielder Do?

Now that the Milwaukee Brewers offseason is officially underway, the biggest question surrounding the team this winter is what the hell is going to happen with Prince Fielder.

After a franchise-record 96 wins during the regular and the team's first League Championship appearance in nearly three decades, there's an unresolved issue now that the husky first baseman is a free agent. Don't think it will be taken care of anytime soon either, since these types of things aren't to be discussed during the World Series.

Fielder batted .299 with 38 homers and 120 RBI this season, even stealing a base on time. Throughout the postseason, the lefty hit three bombs and two doubles to help keep the Brewers alive until the St. Louis Cardinals took them out.

Of course, the first question asked by the media after Milwaukee's Game 6 defeat was whether or not he was going to stick around. While Fielder didn't care to respond, principal owner Mark Attanasio has made it clear the team will make a sizable offer in order for him to return to the only organization he’s been with since being drafted back in 2002. Hopefully they can afford him.

After signing a record solo-year deal for an arbitration-eligible player in January, Fielder made $15.55 million this season, including a $50,000 bonus for starting in the All-Star game. The organization has locked up their other young stars, including Ryan Braun through 2020, Rickie Weeks and Yovani Gallardo through at least 2014, and Corey Hart through 2013.

Bud Norris Calls Out Brian Wilson for Stupid Taco Bell Commercial

Houston Astros pitcher Bud Norris, who has reason enough to dislike Brian Wilson's antics (his team sucks and Wilson pitches for an NL rival who totally won the World Series last season) has called out the San Francisco Giants closer on Twitter.

Norris made it clear in English and Spanish that he has nothing against B-Weezy or whatever he calls himself these days, but that his commercials pretty much suck. We tend to agree wholeheartedly. Maybe he can call out Joe Mauer next... he can choose from ads such as Head & Shoulders, Gatorade, Pepsi, Kemps, and of course, Sony Playstion.

John Krasinski and Alec Baldwin: Ninth-Inning Pressure

Not everyone can handle the pressure in the ninth inning... especially if you have to pee.

Jason Bateman: in October the Walls Always Close in

Back by popular demand, here is the hilarious and adorable Jason Bateman, in his second MLB on TBS Postseason commercial. This time, from an elevator.

In case you missed the first ad where Bateman compares baseball to dating, check it out here.

Jason Bateman Postseason Commercial: Not in October

Not that Jason Bateman could ever strike out with us, but we found this commercial for the impending postseason rather entertaining. October Baseball is on it's way!

Prince Fielder Got All of That One

Major League Baseball has another "Always Epic" ad out, this time showcasing Milwaukee Brewers first baseman, Prince Fielder. Behold his awesomeness:

If you haven't seen the other Epic commercials, you can check out how amazing Ubaldo Jiminez, Felix Hernandez, and Brian Wilson are in the depths of our archives.

[Brew Crew Ball]

Racing Sausages and Rollie Fingers

It's kinda like heaven on earth.

[Brew Crew Ball]

Here... Get Your Face Fixed

[Nothing Like Some Good Old Fashioned Trash Talk]

Lost in the Oakland Athletics Youtube World

So we've decided to make a Lost in the Youtubes Series out of different teams' 2011 commercials, since it's still pretty early in the season. We kicked things off last week with the San Francisco Giants, so it makes sense to stick around the Bay Area and bust out some of the Oakland Athletics new season ads.

While many of you may have already seen these videos, we figure another portion of you who do not live in California maybe never thought of searching Youtube for "2011 Oakland Athletics commercials." Or maybe you have.

Either way, enjoy!

Andrew Bailey is a closer 24/7

Lost in the San Francisco Giants Youtube World

Ever get completely lost in the Youtube? I just did. Most of the time I watch weird shit like this, but tonight I was hypnotized by the reigning World Champions.

I've come across a few San Francisco Giants commericals that are new to this season, and I got to thinking: I bet no one outside of the Bay Area has ever seen these! Unless of course, they are searching the internet for 2011 Giants commercials. That is totally possible.

Anyway, here they are. Enjoy, if you haven't already.

The Giants save a young lady from failing her driver's exam.

Nothing Like Some Good Old Fashioned Trash Talk

There's really nothing like some good, old fashioned trash talking. I suppose it's always a good idea to draw the line somewhere, but it's funnier when you don't.

Ubaldo Jimenez: an Epic Thumb

Ubaldo Jimenez surrendered six runs over six innings Friday in a tough debut loss against the Arizona Diamondbacks. You'll have that, especially when you have a tiny cut on the right thumb cuticle of your pitching hand.

We still love him...

King Felix: Better Luck Next Time... Guy

If I had an epic arm like Felix Hernandez, I would totally cheat at Carnival games too. Among other things.

Josh Hamilton: Lookin' Good, Good Lookin'

Remember that old school Spike Lee joint with Michael Jordan for Nike? "Is it the shoes, Michael? It's gotta be the shoes."

Majestic's new promo is something along the same lines, just not as hip. It's gotta be the spankin' new Majestic batting practice jersey.

Joe Mauer and Troy Polamalu: Super Pretty Hair

There are two or three things we know for sure about Joe Mauer and Troy Polamalu, and one of them is that they both have very nice hair. Enjoy.

[We Want to Shampoo Joe Mauer's Hair]

Is There Anything Joe Mauer Can't Do?

So if you dig fine art or campin' in a sweet state park... Check out the Minnesota Twins hometown hero taking a crack at singing in this Explore Minnesota ad. Adorable.

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