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Open Thread: Game Six - A's at Tampa Bay

Maya_papi_tiny by Tyler Bleszinski on in News

The A's and Rich "I throw it pretty" Harden takes on Dewon Brazelton and the Devil Rays.

Many of the A's hitters saw Brazelton last year, so it isn't one of those unknown quantities they haven't faced before.

The lineups look like this:

The A's:

Kotsay
Kendall
Chavez
Durazo
Hatteberg
Byrnes
Ginter
Swisher
Scutaro

Swisher and Scutaro both get back in the lineup after the A's had a dreadful offensive performance yesterday.

The Rays send out this lineup:

Crawford
Green
Huff
Lugo
Cantu
Lee
Phelps
Hall
Gathright

By the way, yesterday must've just been a bad karma day for being a lefty in the A's organization.  Dan Meyer also got pounded in Sacramento.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!

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Brazelton
Owns the A's!  AN needs to be prepared for a low scoring game by our Oakland Athletics.
Let's Go Oak-Land!

by Colorado Fan on Apr 10, 2005 11:22 AM PDT reply actions  

I am smiling and thinking
hap-hap-happy-pozi-tiv-thots.
Alaska-A, Number-one-A's-fan-in-southern-southeast-Alaska.

by ak_A on Apr 10, 2005 11:22 AM PDT reply actions  

I just want to see Rich throw a whole game...
Blisters scare me..they never seem to go away quickly....like Beckett.

by OaktownPower on Apr 10, 2005 11:23 AM PDT reply actions  

no
I said happy thoughts...

:)

by Sharon on Apr 10, 2005 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Morning, Folks
Go A's. Anyone seeing this on TV?  Not on here in Bay Area.  Listening on radio.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 11:29 AM PDT reply actions  

its not on
any tv i dont think cuz mlb is doing free preview but its not even on in tampa
Lets go Oakland!

by bballfanr33 on Apr 10, 2005 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

Happy thoughts! Happy thoughts!
I say Harden goes 7 shutout innings, the offense scores 6-7 runs and the bullpen is (once again) lights out and sanity is restored to game day message threads on AN.

Jonathon

"The meek may inherit the earth, but they're not going to get any rebounds in this game!" - Jay Bilas during the UK-UC game.

by JLeverenz on Apr 10, 2005 11:30 AM PDT reply actions  

.500 road trip
A .500 road trip is fine right now.  We can make up lost time when we play Cleveland, Boston or Interleague.  

Last year the A's were 6-4 after ten games and that was before Rhodes and the bullpen collapsed.  No reason we can't be 6-4 this year after 10 games.

by AlBowe on Apr 10, 2005 11:31 AM PDT reply actions  

Long Season
Yeah, folks really need to chill.  Early days yet

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 11:32 AM PDT reply actions  

Have they made an announcement what...
the Friday night thing is yet?  They said they were going to mention it on today's pregame show.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 10, 2005 11:32 AM PDT reply actions  

Giving away
GM cars.  One very home Friday game.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions  

oops
"one every Friday game".  Sorry. 2-finger typist.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions  

kendall robbed
crawford diving catch, 2 out in the 1st.

by meaningfuljargon on Apr 10, 2005 11:34 AM PDT reply actions  

Just saw A's ad
on TBS(comcast cable) (had Braves game on with sound down), showed Old-man Zito ad.  Very funny.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 11:39 AM PDT reply actions  

re Dan Meyer last night
After seeing him in Arizona, comparing his velocity to the scouting reports, and hearing he got hit hard in AAA yesterday, I keep waiting for him to go on the shelf with arm or shoulder pain. Hope not, but keep waiting.
Nico

by Nico on Apr 10, 2005 11:41 AM PDT reply actions  

Hey
I for one hope this game reunites us all and brings us back into sanity.
Kielty, rejuvenated by his new genetically created St.Pats Day/Oktoberfest, shows us why Billy and Ohad are geniuses.

by ohad on Apr 10, 2005 11:41 AM PDT reply actions  

2 K's
Good start for Harden.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 11:42 AM PDT reply actions  

<small sign of relief>
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 11:43 AM PDT reply actions  

John Smoltz
has 14K's through 6 innings today

Jonathon

"The meek may inherit the earth, but they're not going to get any rebounds in this game!" - Jay Bilas during the UK-UC game.

by JLeverenz on Apr 10, 2005 11:43 AM PDT reply actions  

Man.
I just put that game on a few minutes ago, talk about a pitching duel. It's nice to see Smoltz doing well after that first start.

by Kyli on Apr 10, 2005 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

Man.
Looks like a great start for Harden, it sounds like his pitches are working well so far. Richie gives me warm fuzzies inside.

by Kyli on Apr 10, 2005 11:44 AM PDT reply actions  

I've got Harden and Smoltz
going for my fantasy team.

Smoltz 14 K's
Harden 2 K's

by gaucho on Apr 10, 2005 11:44 AM PDT reply actions  

4 pitch walk to Durazo
Nice

Jonathon

"The meek may inherit the earth, but they're not going to get any rebounds in this game!" - Jay Bilas during the UK-UC game.

by JLeverenz on Apr 10, 2005 11:46 AM PDT reply actions  

2 on 0 out
Now, can we get them home?

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 11:48 AM PDT reply actions  

Base Knock
Hatty. Crunch time.
Kielty, rejuvenated by his new genetically created St.Pats Day/Oktoberfest, shows us why Billy and Ohad are geniuses.

by ohad on Apr 10, 2005 11:48 AM PDT reply actions  

Back from India!
Getting to watch first game on Mlb.com! Go A's!!!

by capper3 on Apr 10, 2005 11:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Heh
According to ESPN Real-Time scoreboard update thingy, Washington is leading Florida 0 to -1.

Jonathon

"The meek may inherit the earth, but they're not going to get any rebounds in this game!" - Jay Bilas during the UK-UC game.

by JLeverenz on Apr 10, 2005 11:50 AM PDT reply actions  

Did I read that right?
Negative one? Gee, had do you points deducted?;-)

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions  

that's how it's listed
maybe Washington gets a handicap since they're 'new'? (well, sort of)

Jonathon

"The meek may inherit the earth, but they're not going to get any rebounds in this game!" - Jay Bilas during the UK-UC game.

by JLeverenz on Apr 10, 2005 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

Bases Loaded for Swish
Time for some redemption

Jonathon

"The meek may inherit the earth, but they're not going to get any rebounds in this game!" - Jay Bilas during the UK-UC game.

by JLeverenz on Apr 10, 2005 11:52 AM PDT reply actions  

Weird
Swisher's coming to the plate with a bat in one hand, a laptop in the other, muttering something about having to do a quick AN diary. Go Swishee!
Nico

by Nico on Apr 10, 2005 11:52 AM PDT reply actions  

Fudge.
Kielty, rejuvenated by his new genetically created St.Pats Day/Oktoberfest, shows us why Billy and Ohad are geniuses.

by ohad on Apr 10, 2005 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

wow
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

Damn
Three left stranded. Again.

by Kyli on Apr 10, 2005 11:55 AM PDT reply actions  

damn
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 11:56 AM PDT reply actions  

swisher is pressing too hard
Here we go again 3 LOB 2RISP

by JSCHWAN on Apr 10, 2005 11:56 AM PDT reply actions  

i was just looking at our lineup for today...
and the only person batting over .235 is Kotsay with .476.  people need to step up. this is frustrating.

by karate explosion on Apr 10, 2005 11:56 AM PDT reply actions  

how do you spell "frustration?"
A-'-s
w-i-t-h
r-i-s-p
t-h-i-s
w-e-e-k-!-!

by Dog Days on Apr 10, 2005 11:57 AM PDT reply actions  

yeah
performance in pressure circumstances can't possible exist because there's no way to measure it.

PFFFFFTT!!!!

by kvn on Apr 10, 2005 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly
I'm a big stat guy, like most ANers but stats don't make me feel any better right now!

by gaucho on Apr 10, 2005 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

There's such thing as clutch
It's just not something you can quantify...

Let's not get petty so early in the season.

There will be times in june when Swisher can't miss in that situation.

by Dog Days on Apr 10, 2005 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions  

I can't believe this
Brazelton is reeling. Can't get a strike. Swisher lets him gain confidence, then i miss the next thing cuz gameday audio stops working.
Kielty, rejuvenated by his new genetically created St.Pats Day/Oktoberfest, shows us why Billy and Ohad are geniuses.

by ohad on Apr 10, 2005 11:58 AM PDT reply actions  

Man ...
you 'em loaded with less that 2 out, you GOTTA get one of 'em home!

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 11:58 AM PDT reply actions  

DPT
double play time!!!

by kvn on Apr 10, 2005 12:00 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW
Kotsay getting props from DRAY announcers thats new. recognition is always nice.

by JSCHWAN on Apr 10, 2005 12:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, Baby!
way to get out of the jam!

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 12:05 PM PDT reply actions  

36 pitches...
through 2 innings.  ouch.  but way to get out of the jam Harden!

by karate explosion on Apr 10, 2005 12:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Welcome to the LOB club, Tampa Bay!
here's your card.
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:06 PM PDT reply actions  

rookies
Pah ! They've only got 4 through 2 ... us ProLOBers are already on 8.

by green star oakland on Apr 10, 2005 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, phew
that inning had deterioration written all over it before it finally ended.
Alaska-A, Number-one-A's-fan-in-southern-southeast-Alaska.

by ak_A on Apr 10, 2005 12:06 PM PDT reply actions  

toby hall's single
all I got was "fly ball to center field" ... was it a bloop ? not much gets past Kotsay ...

by green star oakland on Apr 10, 2005 12:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Big Inning
Brazelton was on the ropes last inning, let's knock him out of the game this time! (and by "let's" I mean the A's hitters of course. I'm not suggesting that someone from AN go to Tampa and take him out of the game themselves. No sir. Not suggesting that at all.)

Jonathon

by JLeverenz on Apr 10, 2005 12:08 PM PDT reply actions  

No, with our luck...
...his replacement would throw six innings of no-hit ball.
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

The D-rays are NOT this good of a team!
Killing me!
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Smoltz
just gave up 2-run dinger.  Mets 2 Braves 1, top of 8th.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 12:11 PM PDT reply actions  

A-rod
just struck out for the 3rd out with 2 on to kill the Yankees rally

by green star oakland on Apr 10, 2005 12:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ouch.
Poor Smoltz. He pitched a heck of a game, I was hoping he'd get the win.

by Kyli on Apr 10, 2005 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

i know everybody says to be positive...
which we should because its early in the season, but as the lob and the 1-2-3 innings mount up it gets FRUSTRATING.  damn it.

by karate explosion on Apr 10, 2005 12:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Sleeping
Wake up!!!!! Its time to play guys! We look like were in shock up there. Is it me or does it seem like the only way to get on base is with a walk.

by bionic basterd on Apr 10, 2005 12:14 PM PDT reply actions  

also...
i cant decide what is better, a 1-2-3 inning, or like 50 runners lob.

by karate explosion on Apr 10, 2005 12:14 PM PDT reply actions  

At least harden is back.
The offense WILL wake up. It's statistically impossible to LOB that many runners forever. ;)
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:15 PM PDT reply actions  

and then there's the Mets/Braves game
Smoltz throws 15? K's through 7 1/3, then gives up at two run homerun. Mets 2 - Braves -1. Reliever comes in and gives another one. 3-1 Mets.
tough one for Smoltz..let's see if Pedro comes out in the bottom of the inning.
I really wish our game was on TV.

by LongTimeFan on Apr 10, 2005 12:16 PM PDT reply actions  

If Huff is every going to hit a double...
one w/ 2 outs is the best case scenario...
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Harden
Important thing is he is back and pitching well. He was really annoyed with this blister, because he said his arm felt like electricity, and he felt like he could throw the ball through a brick wall
Kielty, rejuvenated by his new genetically created St.Pats Day/Oktoberfest, shows us why Billy and Ohad are geniuses.

by ohad on Apr 10, 2005 12:18 PM PDT reply actions  

_
I think we all need to start thinking Positive. NEgativity spawns bad baseball.

by bionic basterd on Apr 10, 2005 12:18 PM PDT reply actions  

positive
 harden looks great now lets wake up the bats
lets have a 5 run inning

by firedog on Apr 10, 2005 12:18 PM PDT reply actions  

No damage.
Very nice.
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Big inning
I sense a huge inning. 6 Runs. Its still early guys lets just have fun!

by bionic basterd on Apr 10, 2005 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Atlanta
And it's looking suddenly like a HR Derby for the Mets.

Harden is so awesome. Another K, gets himself outta the inning... that's what we need to see more of.

by Kyli on Apr 10, 2005 12:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Harden's splitter
is RIDICULOUS. Hitters look so bad when they start chasing it. Can't blame them though after a high-octane fastball, he hit 99mph a couple times already.
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:21 PM PDT reply actions  

dimensions
tampa has no fans what is the attendance 25

by firedog on Apr 10, 2005 12:21 PM PDT reply actions  

It's little league day
So, there's a record attendance of 2,506
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I believe in Rich Harden.
Kielty, rejuvenated by his new genetically created St.Pats Day/Oktoberfest, shows us why Billy and Ohad are geniuses.

by ohad on Apr 10, 2005 12:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Durazo still looks terrible
For god sake's change the line-up. He'll be fine in the 4-hole later, but not NOW.
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:23 PM PDT reply actions  

If you are listening to mlb.com audio and
watching Gameday...is your audio behind the play? Or is it just my connection?
It is disconcerting.. maybe I should just listen to the radio.

by LongTimeFan on Apr 10, 2005 12:24 PM PDT reply actions  

It is behind
Gameday is ahead of the audio.
Has been like that all year

by gaucho on Apr 10, 2005 12:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

You say BRAH-zelton
then you say BRAY-zelton...let's call the whole thing off (Bill's back tomorrow!).
Nico

by Nico on Apr 10, 2005 12:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Lets Go
Sigle for hatte 2 for 2

by bionic basterd on Apr 10, 2005 12:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Mad Hatter
2 for 2. Atta Boy, c'mon Byrnsie!
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:24 PM PDT reply actions  

rally
i have my rally hat on

by firedog on Apr 10, 2005 12:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Great AB by Byrnes
layed off some nasty pitches, c'mon Ginter
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Rally time
Nobody say anything bad till the inning is over. Nobdody say "her goes more LOB" or nayting like that.
Kielty, rejuvenated by his new genetically created St.Pats Day/Oktoberfest, shows us why Billy and Ohad are geniuses.

by ohad on Apr 10, 2005 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

somebody said a 6 run inning...
but i would settle for anything at this point.  lets go ginter!

by karate explosion on Apr 10, 2005 12:27 PM PDT reply actions  

swisher sweet
FINALLY!
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:29 PM PDT reply actions  

lmao
Thats the a's replay!
Kielty, rejuvenated by his new genetically created St.Pats Day/Oktoberfest, shows us why Billy and Ohad are geniuses.

by ohad on Apr 10, 2005 12:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa.
Swisher got a hit?!??!! Dude. I was honestly expecting another K, this is an awesome and pleasant surprise. Way to go Swish! 1-0. WOO!

by Kyli on Apr 10, 2005 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Awwwww....atta kid, Swish!
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

MARCO
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice
Its nice to see Swisher wait and go the other way, even if he was fooled he stayed back which is what he needs to do at the plate

by JSCHWAN on Apr 10, 2005 12:31 PM PDT reply actions  

heyheyhey
A run!  We scored?  Wow.  What's the occasion?

by Leopold Bloom on Apr 10, 2005 12:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Remember guys
No negatives, at all.

And thast you a's replay!

Kielty, rejuvenated by his new genetically created St.Pats Day/Oktoberfest, shows us why Billy and Ohad are geniuses.

by ohad on Apr 10, 2005 12:31 PM PDT reply actions  

We got 1
TRhats all were gonna need
Kielty, rejuvenated by his new genetically created St.Pats Day/Oktoberfest, shows us why Billy and Ohad are geniuses.

by ohad on Apr 10, 2005 12:32 PM PDT reply actions  

its a nice theory
... but it puts a hell of a lot of pressure on the pitchers when every pitch could tie the game.

by green star oakland on Apr 10, 2005 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well
we got one in.  Gotta score 'em in bunches to win consistantly.  Still, a good start.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 12:32 PM PDT reply actions  

This AN thing on television next week...
Will anyone outside of CA be able to see it? Can we order a tape or something? Does anyone know any details?

by Jennifer on Apr 10, 2005 12:33 PM PDT reply actions  

With our luck,
probably not. As usual, fans outside of CA get screwed. Sometimes it's not worth it.... :(

by Jennifer on Apr 10, 2005 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

they didn't go to comercial
in between innings.  They just panned around the listless tampa bay crowd.  There was a full 15 seconds on one old guy in the crowd.

wierd.

by prospero on Apr 10, 2005 12:34 PM PDT reply actions  

any 1..
whos goin to da game tommoroow
Lets go Oakland!

by bballfanr33 on Apr 10, 2005 12:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Pedro Martinez
Only one run after 8.  Mets 5 Braves 1, bottom 8th.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 12:34 PM PDT reply actions  

old guy
i thought the old was jimmy carter

by firedog on Apr 10, 2005 12:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Any guess...
...why Lou Pineilla has Phelps and Huff spaced out so much in the lineup?

by Dog Days on Apr 10, 2005 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

another 2-out double
given up by Harden. It's like after two-outs they expect a fastball first pitch
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice!
A one-pitch flyout to end the inning. Gotta love Rich today -- gets a few guys on, but shuts 'em down.

by Kyli on Apr 10, 2005 12:38 PM PDT reply actions  

So it's "nothing-nothing"
according to Greenwald. I wonder what the Giants are up to tonight?
athleticsnation.com, 164

by ArakSOT on Apr 10, 2005 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

lets go
harden is awesome

by firedog on Apr 10, 2005 12:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Good job, Hall
Way to get out on the first pitch, preserve Harden's arm a bit.

by Dog Days on Apr 10, 2005 12:38 PM PDT reply actions  

old guy
old guy on mlb was carter

by firedog on Apr 10, 2005 12:39 PM PDT reply actions  

True That
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall should be 3-3
Finally gets on. Earn the big bucks Chavvy!
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Good call about Beckett
I'm still getting used to seeing "Washington" on the scoreboard. I don't immediately dismiss them as the Expos.

by Dog Days on Apr 10, 2005 12:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow!
Chavez gets a hit. Stringing some together? Nice!!

And on an unrelated note, I vote that the A's sneak in, rip down Mt. Davis, and replace it with a video screen like the one in Atlanta.

Now.. time for Ruby to redeem himself.

by Kyli on Apr 10, 2005 12:43 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm all for
tearing down Mt Davis.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ruby Busts Out
I'm callin it
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

two on
Let's Go...Oakland

ED, c'mon, boyee!

by Leopold Bloom on Apr 10, 2005 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

2b or HR
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Ruby's due...
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Brazelton's scared of Ruby?
Second time he's gone 3-0 on him today.

by Dog Days on Apr 10, 2005 12:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Brazelton knew it too
C'mon Hatty
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:46 PM PDT reply actions  

C'MON BYRNES!!!
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoops...skipped Hatty!
C"MON HATTY!
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Hatty?
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Just get the RUN IN!
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Smoltz-Hudson connection
On an unrelated note, how much would it suck to be Smoltz today?  15Ks, 2 runs, and 8+ innings and the loss.  Is Huddy wearing off on him, you think?

by Leopold Bloom on Apr 10, 2005 12:47 PM PDT reply actions  

damn
0-2
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:48 PM PDT reply actions  

3 Straight change-ups
Dammit Hatty
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Hat...
Stared at 2 right down the middle, then swung at the one in the dirt. Ahhhhhhhh!!!!!!

by HigherPie on Apr 10, 2005 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

The world is wrong...
Hatteberg just struck out?
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:48 PM PDT reply actions  

It must be getting to the whole team
Kotsay 0-for-3.
Hatty striking out with the bases loaded.

Pressing too much ?

by green star oakland on Apr 10, 2005 12:48 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon BYRNSIE!
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Can he drive in runs...
...with less than two out?

I agree, I think he's running away with the green jacket.

by Dog Days on Apr 10, 2005 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man!
These guys are killing me!

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 12:49 PM PDT reply actions  

DAH
This sucks. Stop leaving them on.

by kent @ Athletics Nation on Apr 10, 2005 12:49 PM PDT reply actions  

unacceptable.
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:49 PM PDT reply actions  

This is hurting my head
Keep it up Rich, the boys aint helping u today
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:50 PM PDT reply actions  

damn
Is this 2004?

Have I entered some sort of weird time portal or something?

They're called runs, and when other people are on base, you drive them in.  C'mon guys!

by Leopold Bloom on Apr 10, 2005 12:50 PM PDT reply actions  

twice now
we've had the bases loaded with 1 out and the hitter has struck out (and the, just to add insult to injury, the fly ball comes on the next and final out).

C'mon guys ...

by green star oakland on Apr 10, 2005 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

yes, but
Everything about the rays sucks.  But we should support them.  The more people see how horrible they, their team, their stadium, fan support, announcers, et al. are, the less they'll be talking about us, and how the Bay Area can't support two teams.  Let Bud go contract them.

by Leopold Bloom on Apr 10, 2005 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pedro
went the distance.  Mets 6 Braves 1 Final

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Just for Ohad...
I'm going to keep it positive.
I'm positive we are choking.

ref. Jim Rome

by gaucho on Apr 10, 2005 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

I meant
Only for that inning. Fire away.
Kielty, rejuvenated by his new genetically created St.Pats Day/Oktoberfest, shows us why Billy and Ohad are geniuses.

by ohad on Apr 10, 2005 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come on!!
Stop this madness!!!! We will score!! Next inning!

by bionic basterd on Apr 10, 2005 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes the rays announcers
are the worst I've ever heard. Especially with that Nomo spiel yesterday
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:51 PM PDT reply actions  

This is amazing....
Leavign the bases loaded again with one out....Cracks me up

by OaktownPower on Apr 10, 2005 12:52 PM PDT reply actions  

joey
is on the same juice that ben johnson was on

by firedog on Apr 10, 2005 12:52 PM PDT reply actions  

do you count
team or total LOB ? The radio announced 8 LOB, but total really counts all the missed opportunities ... and by that measure we're already up to 18 :-(

by green star oakland on Apr 10, 2005 12:53 PM PDT reply actions  

96-99 consistantly
Gathright giving him problems
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:54 PM PDT reply actions  

you have to hand it to him...
nice ab by gathright.

by karate explosion on Apr 10, 2005 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

tv
Someone watching it, was that a ball or a strike?

by Leopold Bloom on Apr 10, 2005 12:55 PM PDT reply actions  

is anyone watching?
I don't think it's on...
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

how much difference
does it make, it being harden's fastball (rather than zito's) to kendall, for catching the stealer ?

by green star oakland on Apr 10, 2005 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Baby!
Way to go Jason!

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 12:56 PM PDT reply actions  

KENDALL!!
atta boy, harden helped at 97mph
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Alright Kendall!!!
And Ginter showed some D!
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:56 PM PDT reply actions  

harden
new name should be cy

by firedog on Apr 10, 2005 12:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I love Rich Harden.
And Kendall is really growing on me.
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hell yeah.
Okay, hi, offense?

Yeah...um...score!

A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 12:58 PM PDT reply actions  

lol
Let me know if that works.  Maybe if we try to just nudge them toward it, they'll get the message and start scoring...

by Leopold Bloom on Apr 10, 2005 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Harden's
got it going on today.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 12:58 PM PDT reply actions  

WE ARE NOT WORTHY
Rich, you are the man. Officially an Ace. So glad this homeboy is on my fantasy squad too.
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 12:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone know
who's starting for Cubbies today?  Getting blown up by Brewskis in 5th.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 1:00 PM PDT reply actions  

rally time
these ray announcers really suck

by firedog on Apr 10, 2005 1:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Maddux
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 1:01 PM PDT reply actions  

lead off walk
good start. NOW LET'S GET HIM HOME!!

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 1:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Another walk for Ginter
Looking good Keith, keep it up
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 1:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Dejavu
This game is turning into groundhogs day!

by bionic basterd on Apr 10, 2005 1:02 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG!
I was thinking about how familiar he looks!

by Sharon on Apr 10, 2005 1:03 PM PDT reply actions  

argh!
you think it's his second grand slam because you're a doddering old man who forgot his "thinkin' pills."

by Leopold Bloom on Apr 10, 2005 1:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I apologize to the old man
ooops

He must've renewed his prescription in Tampa.

by Leopold Bloom on Apr 10, 2005 1:04 PM PDT reply actions  

pinella
looks older than dirt

by firedog on Apr 10, 2005 1:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Bullpen time
Let's see how good they are.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 1:06 PM PDT reply actions  

6 walks for the A's today
guess thats where all the LOB came from
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 1:07 PM PDT reply actions  

PLEASE SCOREEE
Ahhhh we've left so many men on base today...hopefull SCUTARO can drive them in!
David DeJesus waved to me 3 times in one game! :)

by eggplant on Apr 10, 2005 1:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Polo!
Oh, sorry...I'm new...

Scutaro!

(fish out of water?)

by Leopold Bloom on Apr 10, 2005 1:07 PM PDT reply actions  

2 on 0 outs
pitching change

R   B   I  -  TIME!

by kvn on Apr 10, 2005 1:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Small Ball
WTF? well set it up for our best hitter, young Kotsay
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 1:09 PM PDT reply actions  

its kinda sad ...
that brazelton had a horrible outing, and we only have one run to show for it so far.  but now we will add more... 2 on, no out.  come on oakland!

by karate explosion on Apr 10, 2005 1:09 PM PDT reply actions  

bases loaded 1 out
where have i seen this before?

by andeux on Apr 10, 2005 1:10 PM PDT reply actions  

wow, our hitters can actually bunt this year
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 1:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate the
sacrifice bunt.  I don't like giving up outs.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 1:10 PM PDT reply actions  

YOU AND ME BOTH!
Now you walk Kotsay. Hate it.
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

kendall
will deliver

by firedog on Apr 10, 2005 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

KOTSAAAYYY
I hope he can drive something in after the bunt!
GO MARCO! And oddly enough...Currently Yabu has the second most K's out of anyone on the team.
David DeJesus waved to me 3 times in one game! :)

by eggplant on Apr 10, 2005 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

scutaro, tho?
I dont mind that bunt. c'mon Kendall! He's a great situational hitter
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

bunt
This is a rare instance where I think it was a decent call: a weak hitter moving the runners over with better hitters coming up in a close game.

by andeux on Apr 10, 2005 1:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Bonderman
gave up 6 ER in the first inning today & 7 total ... must have been watching Z

by green star oakland on Apr 10, 2005 1:12 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!
Good job Kendall!  

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 1:13 PM PDT reply actions  

HELL YEAH!!!!
I LOVE THAT MAN!
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 1:13 PM PDT reply actions  

OMMGGG
WE SCORED SOMEBODY!!!! GO KENDALL!
David DeJesus waved to me 3 times in one game! :)

by eggplant on Apr 10, 2005 1:13 PM PDT reply actions  

KENDALL!!!!!!

by kent @ Athletics Nation on Apr 10, 2005 1:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, Kent
How's it going?

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

is anyone watching
on mlb.tv? is it even worth it (im in oregon)??  Anyway, this is my first post, so here a AN whats up and go A's!

by jacobo2u on Apr 10, 2005 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

mlb.tv
is awesome, dunno what I'd do without it. Just make sure your connection is fast
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon Chavvy!!!
Kendall should be 4 for 4 ;)
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

THATS WHY
we went and got Kendall! C'mon Chavvy. STEP THE HELL UP! Where's your Swisher Swag? Get in one run at least.
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

JK
Kendall was an awesome addition.  I miss Ramon still, but Kendall's just been everything we were promised this year.  

by Leopold Bloom on Apr 10, 2005 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Trever Miller coming in
Chavy's 1 for 3 against him lifetime; Ruby's 3 for 5 with 2 HR's against him.

by kent @ Athletics Nation on Apr 10, 2005 1:15 PM PDT reply actions  

3-0 A's (Swisher scores)
Chavy SF. Funny thing is, with all the new names, I almost forgot we had Chavy.

by louismg on Apr 10, 2005 1:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavvy!
Another run.

by kent1 on Apr 10, 2005 1:16 PM PDT reply actions  

I'll Take it
good enuff Chavvy
"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 1:16 PM PDT reply actions  

YEAAAYUHHHH
GO CHAVEZ
David DeJesus waved to me 3 times in one game! :)

by eggplant on Apr 10, 2005 1:16 PM PDT reply actions  

hey, the fan gives us a hand
Ruby's cunning was to pop it in their direction

by green star oakland on Apr 10, 2005 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon Chavvy!
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Woo-hoo!
Is Steve Bartman living in florida now?

by andeux on Apr 10, 2005 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Not delayed - the future
Note that the timestamps on all our comments are about 12 minutes into the future.

by louismg on Apr 10, 2005 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's Ruby...
Sorry, WAY too early this morning!
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

LOVE IT!!
There we go!!!
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Woooowwww
This is what ive been waiting for the past few days!
David DeJesus waved to me 3 times in one game! :)

by eggplant on Apr 10, 2005 1:18 PM PDT reply actions  

DURAZO
nice, atta boy. I love the speed at the top of our lineup on the bases, they scored easily.

Thanks to that Devil Ray fan. Their announcers are so butthurt right now

"To Alcohol; the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems" - H.J. Simpson

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 10, 2005 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Apparently
none of the other fans even bothered to boo the guy.
athleticsnation.com, 164

by ArakSOT on Apr 10, 2005 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

i take back
all my negative comments durazo

by firedog on Apr 10, 2005 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!!!
FINALLY!!!

by karate explosion on Apr 10, 2005 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Aww
Inning over but man that was GREEEAAT.  Makes up for a disappointing yesterday
David DeJesus waved to me 3 times in one game! :)

by eggplant on Apr 10, 2005 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

hee!
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 1:21 PM PDT reply actions  

toronto
jays come back to beat boston in the bottom half

by andeux on Apr 10, 2005 1:21 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!
I want Boston and New York to lose every game possible.
A good cigar is like a beautiful chick with a great body who also knows the American League box scores.

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2005 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

New thread opened
Listening to Swisher finally shut the heckler up while giving my daughter a bath...relaxing to the soothing sounds of Ken Korach.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 10, 2005 1:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Umpire
This umpire sucks!

by bionic basterd on Apr 10, 2005 1:25 PM PDT reply actions  

The Duke!!
Time to put this one away! I actually look forward to our bullpen this season.

by bionic basterd on Apr 10, 2005 1:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Grail K's with runners on 1st and 2nd
and the Earth has resumed rotating on its axis.

by Checkswing HR on Apr 10, 2005 2:01 PM PDT reply actions  

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