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Originally Posted by Purple Cowboy
Man On The Street…
We went back to the same people who we asked for pre-season comments to see what they’re thinking now at the All Star break as opposed to then. Their previous comments are highlighted above.
“I could care less. It won’t make a difference if he trades the whole friggin team they’re not going to do anything this year, next year, or any year. They’re the A’s, moron.”
“I have to say that it’s helped business. People actually have something to talk about other than damn politics. I’m surprised I thought Jim Fillmore was a complete flake.”
Ham Salad, 43, bar owner, Oakland
“No, we don’t really know, we’re just visiting from Houston, Texas.”
“No, sorry. We still aren’t really interested in baseball we just travel now.”
Enid Spenser, 70, retired baker, Houston (Texas)
“I think the A’s are doing a decent job, yeah. But we’re not going out to see them unless they keep this up into August.”
“Is it August yet?”
Wallingham FitzRandolph Williams IV, 38, personal investor, San Francisco
“Hey, he’s trying to get a starter that will keep that bum Fred Cake out of the rotation even when (Neifi) Villaluazo’s healthy so I say go for it.”
“I think Fillmore’s done a decent job but he’s got to calm down a little bit. It seems like if a guy does one thing he doesn’t like there’s suddenly trade rumors about him.”
Hidalgo Richard, 26, chef, Union City
“I could really care less about the Dodgers, I didn’t watch an inning.”
“My family have had A’s season tickets for years I was just embarrassed to admit that before now! I’m not convinced though about this season. The Angels have great players it’s going to be a fun rest of the summer.”
Rabbi Hershel Dinkle, 39, rabbi, Fremont
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I like this style... I used to do MOS (man on the street) interviews when I was an intern at a radio station in San Francisco... this just takes me back to those days.
It also reminds me of the movie
Major League, when they had random fans talking about the Indians... Construction guys: "These guys don't look too (expletive) good."... Groundskeepers at Municipal Stadium: "They are still (expletive)." Hmmm... wheels are turning here... maybe somebody should do a fictional dynasty set in the realm of Major League! Willie Mays Hayes... Rick Vaughn... Jake Taylor... Roger Dorn... Pedro Cerrano... GM Charlie Donovan... manager Lou Brown... "Duke" Temple and Clue Haywood (NY Yankees)... can't remember the Canseco-clone for the A's who popped up (Rex something?)...
Back on track, Hendu! Love the MOS idea!