I watched most of the A's game yesterday while reamping, before heading downtown to watch the Mariners/Angels close out the season. Nice to see the M's crush the Angels 12-0, even though the game was meaningless! Also Weaver only lasted an inning or so, and then Trout didn't even try to slide at home when Casper Wells gunned him down from right field. Granted, it was an awesome throw and Trout didn't want to risk injuring himself on the last day of the season, but the Angels all-around just looked very half-hearted. I also love the quotes from those two guys after the game:
Weaver: "I wanted to win a World Series. Once we found out we were out of it, I was kind of out of it, too. My body was just kind of shutting down, I just kind of felt it in the bullpen, the shoulder wasn’t really feeling up to par. It’s tough to turn it on for games like this."
Trout: "These last two games, when Oakland knocked us out, it was tough to stay concentrated, it’s tough to get motivated. It’s a long year, you work so hard, and all of a sudden you’re out of it, it’s tough."
Anyway, yeah, back to the A's... I never thought I would ever care at all about the A's, but I'm pulling for them in the playoffs first and foremost I think. I also wouldn't mind seeing Texas finally win their first title though, since last year was just heartbreaking for them, and I ALSO wouldn't mind seeing the Yankees win it, simply because it would make me happy to see Ichiro get a ring (Ichiro joining the Yankees is the only thing that could possibly make me feel that way though, haha). I also like the Tigers and the Orioles though, so I guess when it comes down to it, I have positive feelings towards all of the AL playoff teams, haha. Weird.