Southern Comfort in Atlanta

by Nico on Jun 12, 2005 1:48 PM PDT in News

When I reflect on today's game, two thoughts immediately come to mind. One is a comment that was made during yesterday's Chez Nico: "It seems like when Chavez hits, the A's win and when he doesn't hit, the A's lose." If you just looked at the Atlanta series, who could argue that point? The other thought is that just as in a given at bat, a hitter usually gets one really good pitch to hit, in a given game a team often gets at least one at bat where they can "get the job done for the day." Yesterday, Hatteberg couldn't get that job done; Andruw Jones could. Today, Chavez, Scutaro, Kotsay--take your pick. There are many, many facets to the game, but hitting with RISP: has any single stat really guided the A's success or failure more over the past few years?

And even though Chavez will, deservedly, draw the headlines, let's not overlook Jason Kendall's contribution to the A's first road series win in over two months. Given the assignment to set the table, as busboy Kendall earned far more than the customary 15% tip by getting on base four times. If he's not leading off on Tuesday, you have my blessing to throw one of those popular "rip Macha" logs onto the fire.

As for today's "special fun fact," Barry Zito walked 6 batters in 5 innings today. In the Twins' rotation, Brad Radke and Carlos Silva have combined to pitch 161 innings so far this year. They've also walked 6. But for all the gems Zito has walked away from with a loss or a no-decision, it's about time he wobbled around--and got a win.

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barry got the win?

i thought he was out of the game when we scored and duke got it?

in any case, great summary of the game. kendall had an understated but great game. that seems to be the way he contributes, in an understated manner. as long as he's getting on base and the other guys are driving him in, i dont' have a problem with his lack of XBH.

chavez, you rock. that's it.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 12, 2005 2:02 PM PDT reply actions

Imagine that...

The clean-up hitter's performance being linked to winning. Hmmm.

Now if only Aubrey Huff would start hitting and give my fantasy team a much needed spark :(

by dchu on Jun 12, 2005 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Dude, huff is killing me too!

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 12, 2005 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Barry was the "pitcher of record"

Basically, the last pitcher to have thrown a pitch is considered the "current pitcher of record". He pitched the 5th inning, got lifted for a pinch hitter in the top of the 6th. So in the record books, Zito was still the pitcher. It's not until Duke (or anyone else, for that matter) actually throws a pitch in the game that he becomes the "pitcher of record".

And since the A's scored in the top of the 6th, and Duke wasn't "in" the game yet, the win is Zito's.

Hopes that makes sense.

by Kaiser99 on Jun 12, 2005 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

on a side note

the tbs announcers were talking about kotsay in the 7th inning.

word for word courtesy of tivo:
"he's got great tools but i don't think he ever developed as quite the hitter everybody expected."

2 pitches later: 3 run homerun. love it.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 12, 2005 2:05 PM PDT reply actions

Completely agree, Nico

about Kendall leading off. I love this lineup today, if only Kielty could hit left-handed.

And finally, back to the familiar AL ballpark. No more pitchers hitting!

YES!

Oh, and Nico excellent point about Zito getting this win. He's pitched so well over the last month and a half and it's only fair that he get one of these.

Oh, and look on the bright side, we don't have to face Pedro.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 12, 2005 2:07 PM PDT reply actions

Kendall

Its almost like he wants the pitcher to run the count full. Hes got a great eye and seems to pickup breaking pitches very well. Id be shocked if hes not leading off from now on. He also made a nice throw to second to peg langerhans on the strike em out throw em out.

Kielty hit the ball hard in the 3 spot, huge RBI to help the A's bust it open. Ive been hard on Kielty but he is hitting the ball hard. Byrnes however, does not, I wish we had a Byrnes pop up count going.

Good win today, when does Harden come back?

by pickinmachine on Jun 12, 2005 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions

During the Seattle Series

According to Mychael Urban's notes on MLB.com, Rich might be back during the series at Safeco Field.

by pachydermOAFC on Jun 12, 2005 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions

that's only if everything goes perfectly

according to the A's trainer.

it would be great...but they don't want to rush him and risk losing him for the season, according to the trainer.

by OaklandSi on Jun 12, 2005 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

i agree

this is our best pitcher here. i say be careful and wait till the giants series to bring him back instead of seattle.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 12, 2005 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Im down

Especially because Im flying up to the bay for Friday nights game against the giants.

by pickinmachine on Jun 12, 2005 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm there Saturday

woo!

www.myspace.com/oaklandbug

by LoveThemAs on Jun 12, 2005 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

i'm there

tuesday, wednesday, friday, and sunday! Let's make up some ground... I'd be joyful if the the A's finish the season at .500.

by Brian in 317 on Jun 13, 2005 7:13 AM PDT up reply actions

Kielty, Swisher, ZIto

Both Kielty and Swisher should quit switch hitting. Kielty is terrible from the left side, and Swisher is worse from the right.
I agree that Zito had this win coming, but even when he hasn't been giving up the runs he still tends to walk alot. His ERA is still on the poor side, so it is a bit disconcerting that his control is getting worse, not better. He would probably say it is all a part of the "process", but his process needs to get better.

by IndianaAsfan on Jun 12, 2005 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions

good lineup

with the killer k's (i'm an optimist) at the top.

i notice nobody complains about 21 lob when the a's score 11 runs and win...
it's good to see 13 hits, 7 bbs and only 3 ks.

i missed the game. sure chavez went 5-5, but how was his leadership?

by xbhaskarx on Jun 12, 2005 2:19 PM PDT reply actions

It's not really 21 LOB

That's just the aggregate total that each guy left on individually. They double count if more than one batter fails to bring the same runner(s) home.

by bigthree17 on Jun 13, 2005 1:06 AM PDT up reply actions

I had to work today

so I didn't get to listen to the game. what a pleasant treat to turn on my computer and find that the A's won their first road series since early April! And that Chavvy hit two bangers...and Kotsay another...and Kendall justified his leadoff spot by getting on base four times...and Zito got the win on a day when he didn't have good stuff.

Just turned on the TV and see that Cleveland is busy whipping the Giants and Rueter, 5-0 in the 4th.

by OaklandSi on Jun 12, 2005 2:20 PM PDT reply actions

Yahoo!

just got home and checked Yahoo, expecting the worse, and get treated to a win and Chavy hit-o-rama!!!!

by ak_A on Jun 12, 2005 2:29 PM PDT reply actions

yep, chavy's bat seems to be the key to the A's

offense and wins, in that when he is hot, he can carry the team or at least make the offense somewhat potent. The problem is the A's need AT LEAST one more true "slugger" (power, OPS, RBI kind of guy) in their line up for the offense to be consistently good. Every player is going to have peaks and valleys during the course of a season and Chavez is no exception. Hopefully, Crosby can develop into that kind of hitter and I like what I have seen of DJ so far. :) (The other problem is... how long until they start pitching around Chavez in close games?)

by accurate but not true on Jun 12, 2005 2:44 PM PDT reply actions

Kearns

Wonder why we haven't heard much about the A's trading for him lately? Maybe something to do with his 3-36 slump, or perhaps getting demoted to AAA?

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 12, 2005 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Good Thing

Now maybe the Reds won't be asking for Rich Harden for Austin Kearns, straight up. More like E. Byrnes for A. Kearns, straight up.

Let's Go Oak-Land!

by Colorado Fan on Jun 12, 2005 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions

They'd still want pitching

Their OF is pretty much stocked

The next time I slap a guy's ass, can we all just assume it's because I wish I was a baseball player?

by devo on Jun 13, 2005 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Maybe Blanton for Kearns?

Would be a case of selling low by both teams, but we can certainly replace Blanton's production to date. And if Meyer pans out over the next couple of seasons, we've still got plenty of pitching depth.

by Oakland East on Jun 13, 2005 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions

Chavez

There is no doubt he is the key to the A's having any success. Even when we had Tejada, when Chavez was hitting the team always seemed to pefrom better (perhaps a key reason they chose to keep him).

With that said, he just has not taken that jump into super-star status as Tejada has with Baltimore. Maybe it's his unconventional mechanics at the plate, who knows.

by Pucking Insane on Jun 12, 2005 3:07 PM PDT reply actions

Wow, awesome win!

I didn't get a chance to see the game today as I was sleeping in until 2, but it was an awesome suprise to see the A's winning a series. Chavvy had an amazing game. Wow. 2 HRs, 5-5. Incredible. Kendall, Kotsay, Scutaro...all amazing. Hopefully we can keep this up on our homestand. We played very well on our last series at home, hopefully we can take this road series win and continue to mash at home! Woohoo!!!

"In 1962 I was named Minor League Player of the Year. It was my second season in the Bigs." - Bob Uecker

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 12, 2005 3:09 PM PDT reply actions

Was at the game today...

was yelling 'Marco' all day and all I got was "polos". Depressing. I was wasting by the rain delay. I took the girls i was with to look at Street (i thought they'd appreciate that) but he wasn't to be seen in the bullpen at that time. anyways, loved flashin' my A's gear all day. Thanks Chavy, Kotsay, Kendall! :)))))))

"Don't you play the flute, Huddy?"

by capper3 on Jun 12, 2005 4:29 PM PDT reply actions

Street????

How about Zito??? That's the whole day's sexiness right there..... :)

How old are your daughters?

Go to the site... I'll love Zito forever! :)
www.myspace.com/greenandgoldpride

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 12, 2005 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions

mm hmm!

www.myspace.com/oaklandbug

by LoveThemAs on Jun 12, 2005 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions

omgsh

your myspace thing is in your sig too! Tres cool. I'm glad you loooooved my background. It's so "Oh my god, I hate the camera! (Do I look sexy?)" :)

Go to the site... I'll love Zito forever! :)
www.myspace.com/greenandgoldpride

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 12, 2005 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

you are right on, sister

He is so working it!! But I looooove it. I think I got the idea to put my myspace as my sig from you - I keep getting lame solicitations on there, and really all I want is A's fans for my new friends!

www.myspace.com/oaklandbug

by LoveThemAs on Jun 13, 2005 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions

No daughters! Good lord!

Just my best friends' girlfriends! Lol, I don't think my buddies appreciated me for that. Couldn't see Zito as upclose as the guys in the bullpen.

"Don't you play the flute, Huddy?"

by capper3 on Jun 13, 2005 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions

lol

I can see you don't want kids soon. ;) And best friends' girlfriends? Hmm...

Go to the site... I'll love Zito forever! :)
www.myspace.com/greenandgoldpride

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 13, 2005 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions

YEEEEEEEEEAHHHHHHHHHHH!~!!

I just got home from my game (we lost, and I grounded out twice but mixed in 2 walks) and I just watched the condensed game on MLB.TV!!!!

Chavez 5-5!!!!
Kendall on base and scoring runs, plus he threw out a runner!!!!
Zito a win!!!! (we will take the sloppyness)
Duke came through when the game was still close (I am glad they went back to him as that has to help his confidence)!!!!!

Kotsay hit a bomb!!!

YEAH!!!!

What a good thing to come home to.

"Chavvy's always been very intense about winning. People who think otherwise have no clue."

by Athletics fan and runner on Jun 12, 2005 4:51 PM PDT reply actions

Great win!

It feels so nice to finally win a series on the raod! It had been a while. Not much to complain after this win, but it would have been nice had Chavy hit for cycle. Oh well, can't get too greedy.

Also, nice to see Zito get the win even though he wasn't on his game. It's about time he won a game like this.

The miserable have no other medicine but only hope. ~William Shakespeare

by AsGirl on Jun 12, 2005 4:53 PM PDT reply actions

Good to see...

Chavy hit the ball to the opposite field against the lefty...

I LOVIN' IT!

You're my boy Chav!

"Peter you're drunk again!"... "No, I'm just exhausted because I've been up all night drinking."

by ChavyFan03 on Jun 12, 2005 4:54 PM PDT reply actions

ANOTHER big game by CHAVEZ

...he's rollin'

The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee has been successful once again! Never give up and chase your dreams Matty. Put him in Kenny!

by bigelephant on Jun 12, 2005 5:01 PM PDT reply actions

I still think...

Danny Haren is the right handed bat we need. Jeez, I would love to see him pinch hit for Byrnes!

by elephantman on Jun 12, 2005 6:25 PM PDT reply actions

I've been saying that all along!

The miserable have no other medicine but only hope. ~William Shakespeare

by AsGirl on Jun 12, 2005 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

That was me...

"It seems like when Chavez hits, the A's win and when he doesn't hit, the A's lose."

"First of all, I'm not calm about it. Every time they lose, I freak out." - Andy Painter

by secret ASian man on Jun 12, 2005 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

Ah, good--

I had definitely narrowed it down to 10 possible people, but I didn't want to risk misquoting. I figured the source would come out of the woodwork and rightfully claim his/her glory. Good call SAM!

Nico

by Nico on Jun 12, 2005 7:06 PM PDT reply actions

Did any aoby notice

That Chavez's AVG looks respectable again at .253?

Yeah, our "big bat" is no longer near the Mendoza Line!

"First of all, I'm not calm about it. Every time they lose, I freak out." - Andy Painter

by secret ASian man on Jun 12, 2005 7:12 PM PDT reply actions

No, he sucks.

He'll never be any good and he sucks. THIS is the fluke--he just peaked, right now. Next time he gets out, I'll come back on and remind you that I told you so.

Some people must be feeling SO stupid. (As well they should.)

Nico

by Nico on Jun 12, 2005 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Nico,

did you read this?

http://www.athleticsnation.com/comments/2005/6/11/1216/08434/3#3

It feels like it was straight out of one of the conversations ay your place.

"First of all, I'm not calm about it. Every time they lose, I freak out." - Andy Painter

by secret ASian man on Jun 12, 2005 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions

SAM:

At my house, I referred to that post, which had already happened. I didn't psychically predict that post or anything.

Nico

by Nico on Jun 12, 2005 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions

why nico??

like I said, whatever my opinions, I root for the team's success.

But let's be honest here. He's now at 253 BA and 740+ OPS-- both still very sub standard for the season. The horrific start-- among several other key reasons-- helped knock this team out of contention.

I sincerely hope he hits 300+ with a 900+ OPS the rest of the way, and cuts down the far too numerous errors (on pace for 30+). If he did, his seasonal totals would be 282-840-- a bit low but all in all an OK year. Now if he hits 330+ with a 1000 OPS the rest of the way, we'll all have cause for celebration because he would clearly have advanced to a higher level.

And I'm glad he's owning to a leadership role. Let's just watch it play out, and stop calling each other names, OK??

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Jun 12, 2005 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

agree

This team is going as far as Chavy's hot bat can take us (as opposed to certain AN readers going as far as Chavy's hot butt can take them).

Let's just watch it play out, and stop calling each other names, OK??

Okay, poopyhead.

by Apricot on Jun 12, 2005 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

oaktoon,

I'm assuming you've misunderstood or misinterpreted something, because I really have no idea what you're talking about. At my house, FuriousGeorge's post came up in group conversation, no more no less. Maybe that's what you're referring to; if not, then I have no clue.

But I can assure you: I have no interest in, or intention of, trading any future insults, compliments, or analysis with you, simply because I quickly get bored of repetition. I don't even open your diaries anymore, so I couldn't tell you what's in them. Thus, whatever's bothering you, please rest easy.

Nico

by Nico on Jun 12, 2005 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow

I've been discussed, I feel so important now :-P

"Baseball is dull only to dull minds."
Red Barber, announcer

by Furious George on Jun 12, 2005 11:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Insults

I have no interest in, or intention of, trading any future insults, compliments, or analysis with you, simply because I quickly get bored of repetition.

Not nice!

grin

Forty isn't old -- for a tree.

by atomopawn on Jun 13, 2005 7:06 AM PDT up reply actions

Man!

Where's a little bit of green and gold colored glasses?

I won't consider the A's out of contention until someone else's magic number is "0".

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 13, 2005 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions

Amen!

"In 1962 I was named Minor League Player of the Year. It was my second season in the Bigs." - Bob Uecker

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 13, 2005 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions

on TBS

they said ruby might be out for the year...is this true?????

The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee has been successful once again! Never give up and chase your dreams Matty. Put him in Kenny!

by bigelephant on Jun 12, 2005 7:26 PM PDT reply actions

WHAT?!

by OaklandSi on Jun 12, 2005 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

no way

i read somewhere that he still has pain. but i read somewhere that larry davis said that once he starts rehab it'll be much quicker recovery because he just has to be able to swing, not play the field.

that can't be right.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 12, 2005 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions

re:TBS, you can't always trust

the reporting of the "other" team's telecast, but they were talking about how the a's offense sucks (they did that ALL week-end)and then they come out with how the a's front office is concerned that ruby might be out for the year...i almost dropped my beer on the floor. i'm just wondering if anyone else heard that or if it's true?

they weren't talking about dotel because they had just finished talking about how he had offered to come back and pitch for free blah, blah, blah....

The "Free Matt Watson from Sacramento-Redux" Committee has been successful once again! Never give up and chase your dreams Matty. Put him in Kenny!

by bigelephant on Jun 13, 2005 5:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Maybe

They were thinking of Octavio Dotel...

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 12, 2005 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions

chavez

chavez is redeeming himself after that awful start.

by skelly on Jun 12, 2005 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

chavez back on track

i knew it would be just a matter of time before chavvy started to turn it on and flick HRs almost at will.

also, im glad zito got the win. it was his wworst outing in the last month almost and he deserves a gift win

by stabino on Jun 12, 2005 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

Diamond Dallas Braden

with a win today he is 5-1 with 1.87 era.
I don't know if that is just at midland or for the year. Either way he is looking like a diamond

by firedog on Jun 12, 2005 8:56 PM PDT reply actions

Braden

thats just at Midland.

he was 6-0 mid-2 era at Stockton.

by Alien @ Athletics Nation on Jun 12, 2005 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Since May 30th (opening day if you will)

The A's are 8-5. This day as you all know is the same day Bobby returned to the lineup. Now we all know Chavvy is a big reason why we have a winning record this month, but here is something you may not have noticed:
Before May 30th, the A's score double digits only one time (against Wells). Since Bobby's return, we scored double digits 4 times.
I think a 500 season is still realistic. THis division is far from being won, and despite April and May the A's are still have a shot at this division. Of course I am being optimistic, but also realistic at the same time. There are so many inter-division games left to be played. If the A's can get to 500 by the break, or maybe a few games below...maybe Billy will make a move to upgrade. Another great homestand gets us that much closer.

by Unuscione on Jun 13, 2005 3:51 AM PDT reply actions

that's the spirit

My take is that the team on the field now (with average Chavvy, good Street and Calero) is about a .500 team. If Chavvy gets hot, we could steal some games. If Harden comes back in ace form, we could steal more games. If by some miracle we are in single digit games behind in July, maybe Beane can make the right move.

The Angels get Vlad back now, but they also (along with the Rangers) have not played the Eastern Evil Empires, unlike us. I have a hard time believing they are going to run away with it.

It's looking bad, but it's not over yet...

by Apricot on Jun 13, 2005 7:20 AM PDT up reply actions

I think another "Perfect Storm"

would have to occur for the A's to win the division this year. In other words, over .500 playing for the rest of the season, no more significant injuries, and (unfortunately) significant injuries to the other division teams (something I never hope for).

That said, I do feel this team can finish at or above .500 if they all stay healthy and focused. In a retooling year that would be just fine with me.

by OaklandSi on Jun 13, 2005 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions

In 3 of the last 4 series,

the A's have done exactly what a division winner could hope to do:

sweep a bad team
take 3 out of 4 against an average team
take 2 out of 3 on the road against a decent team

They should have salvaged one at Washington (it never meets your goals to get swept, no matter how hot the opponent is); other than that, since Crosby returned the A's have played exactly like a legitimate division winner. And they're 8-5, a pace that would put them atop the AL West.

As far as contending this year is concerned, I'd say right now they're just another buried team. The A's need to get to within 5 games before they're in any race. If they can do that by August 1st, they can dare to dream. If not, injuries took a "dark horse" year and made it a "strictly rebuilding" year.

Either way, plenty of hope for the future and plenty of frustration about "what could have been" had the team stayed halfway healthy.

Nico

by Nico on Jun 13, 2005 8:36 AM PDT reply actions

As I've said before...

Get to .500 first. That's goal No. 1 (but obviously not the No. 1 goal). Then see where we're at and determine if the A's really have a shot. Sure, the AL West can still be had given the amount of time left. But I'd just like to see the A's have a record that's worthy of a contender before entertaining any serious notions about actually being a contender.

I think getting to .500 by August 1, based on what the division's been doing so far, could mean getting to around five games out of first. .500 as of August 1 means a 51-51 record, meaning the A's have to go 27-15 (a .642 clip) to reach that mark. It's possible (helped that 24 of the next 42 are at home). It'll be difficult with six against the White Sox, eight against the Rangers and a 3-game set in Anaheim. But the A's also have seven with the Mariners and the 3-game series at home vs. the Giants.

Pants! Pants! Sing the praises of pants!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jun 13, 2005 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions

get to first place

The A's need to start climbing over teams one at a time and get into second place before we can even think about taking the division. Getting within five game would be a good start but they still need to climb over the Mariners and Rangers. If you look back at baseball history you will notice that these great comebacks (1995 Mariners, 1951 giants, ...) all happen with only a first and second place team. If there are other teams between the first place team and the chaser (the A's in this case) then catching the first place team becomes quite a bit more difficult because you also have to play better than all the teams in front of you not just one. If the A's can get in front of Seattle by the end of the month (we play the Mariners seven times so it should be possible) and catch the Rangers by August 1st then I think the A's could be in it at the end.

by skwid on Jun 13, 2005 8:56 AM PDT reply actions

That's the spirit!

Totally agree.

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 13, 2005 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions

catching the Rangers

Btw, the schedule sets up pretty well for us. The A's play the Mariners 7 times in June which will hopefully allow us to catch them in the standings. In July after the All Star break Oakland plays the Rangers 8 times in 11 days which if the A's do really well the Rangers could be caught. Sandwitched in between those four game Rangers series is a three game series in Anaheim. If the A's catch fire after the All Star break things could really be looking up at the end of July. If not then the year could be over with pretty quickly.

by skwid on Jun 13, 2005 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions

Good win

I didn't see the game because of a camping trip but when I heard that Chavez went 5-5 I thought wow what did he do at the plate. I'm still hoping for a 71-91 BTW

You may have the greatest bunch of individual stars in the world, but if they don't play together, the club wont be worth a dime.-Babe Ruth

by doublehustle22 on Jun 13, 2005 10:11 AM PDT reply actions

Looks like I missed out on a good time! :)

But I had to play in the LF - VS - RF softball tournament.

For those of you that sit in either section, the LF or RF bleachers, I must let you know that RF stomped the LF side 20-4!!! Once again giving us bragging rights over LF.

They wave thier flags, but we pin our flags up!!!

by saint @ Athletics Nation on Jun 13, 2005 10:35 AM PDT reply actions

GnGG

You were quoted in today's Bee! (As if you didn't know)
It was in the MySpace article. Ooooh, and there's a Barry Zito mention in it too! Have you seen the article yet?

The miserable have no other medicine but only hope. ~William Shakespeare

by AsGirl on Jun 13, 2005 11:37 AM PDT reply actions

OMG!

How exciting!! Anyone have the link?

www.myspace.com/oaklandbug

by LoveThemAs on Jun 13, 2005 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions

nevermind - I found it:

http://www.sacbee.com/content/news/story/13057641p-13903329c.html

www.myspace.com/oaklandbug

by LoveThemAs on Jun 13, 2005 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Yay!

It came out today? I had no idea. That's exciting. Mrs. Blez is soooo nice. I like her.

Good job, Mrs. Blez. It's an awesome article. :)

Go to the site... I'll love Zito forever! :)
www.myspace.com/greenandgoldpride

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 13, 2005 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Ahh, that makes sense ;)

I was like, wow, out of all people to be interviewed, our very own GNGG makes the news and the article makes very wonderful and specific references to "Oakland A's pitcher and heartthrob Barry Zito." Anyway, that was a great article and a great interview! I didn't know that Mrs. Blez was a journalist, that makes her a billion times cooler than what she already is.

But doesn't this article kind of defeat the purpose though? If I was a creepy stalker and I didn't already have your Myspace link, I could easily have gone to the site, register for an account, run your name through Friend Finder and locate you on page three due to your location and Barry Zito. Then I would see that you were indeed a very pretty girl and then maybe I'd decide to stalk you. [SO WHO IS THE CREEPY ONE NOW? :(]

by Melody on Jun 13, 2005 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Eeek!!!!!

You're kinda scaring me now.... When I least expect it....

Go to the site... I'll love Zito forever! :)
www.myspace.com/greenandgoldpride

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 13, 2005 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions

you won't get a stalker

Obviously GNGG is smart enough to not give out any incriminating details to some random from online!! So how effective would his stalking be then? He could just come stare at Barry Zito for hours on end on her page. This is not a bad thing, but stalker guys are prob. not into it! He'd be like "DAMN I don't want to hear any more about Barry Zito! I'm outta here!" and go stalk some chick with naked pics on her profile.

www.myspace.com/oaklandbug

by LoveThemAs on Jun 13, 2005 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Your comment about that one time in a game . . .

to do some real damage brings to mind the old Earl Weaver saw about playing for the 3-run homer and the big inning. He said more often than not a team scores more runs in one big inning than the other team scores all game. That's one of those comments that sticks in your head and you keep trying to prove wrong until you see it proven right so often.

by camperdog on Jun 14, 2005 8:30 AM PDT reply actions