We've tuned into the A's game here tonight, using the DirecTV Extra Innings package. It's picking up the Fox Sports Net Northwest, and we've got the local Seattle announcers, who are a trip. Notes as follows.

Middle 2nd: Jack in the Box commercials, ah, how I miss 'em!

Bottom 2nd: The Coliseum looks pretty full tonight, but Mount Davis still offends me. Durazo comes out with a Bang! He didn't hit well in Spring Training, but I'll take a towering two-run blast whereever I can get it. The A's have been battling Garcia deep into the count consistently, it seems to be frustrating Garcia a good bunch, as he's getting lit up. Side note, Garcia seems to resemble The Rock.

Top 3rd: Mark Ellis is amazing. Holy mackerel.

Bottom 3rd: The Coliseum isn't quite as full as I'd thought. The lower levels are full, but the top deck thins out.

Top 4th: The A's infield is amazing. Ellis is a dynamo and Tejada to Ellis to Hatty is a great combo.

Top 5th: Hudson has gotten 12 of his 15 outs on ground balls. Hudson's at his finest when he can keep the ball down. Way to go Huddy.

Bottom 5th: I'm just realizing that the color man for Seattle's broadcasts is, of all people, former Oakland Atheltic Dave Henderson. HENDUUUUUUUUU. Bases Loaded with two out, not a great spot, but far from a bad one. Who's coming up? Durazo. Damn. 3 run double. 5 RBIs in two ABs. Man. Rock on.

Top 6th: Hendu is doing a great job with the color commentary, he's been spot on all game. Nice to see the M's get a great broadcaster.

Middle 6th: The Mariners' local ads have been a lot of fun. I really like the "Casual Friday" ads.

7th Inning Stretch: I like America the Beautiful better than God Bless America. Especially when they do more than one verse.

Bottom 8th: Hope they let Huddy finish it out. At 105 pitches, he's got another inning, I think.

Endgame: Game, set, match, Oakland. A shutout on Opening Day. Well done, Oakland.
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Baseball in the Snow

Finally, the pictures!
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