Open Thread: Game 53 - A's vs. Blue Jays

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 2, 2005 6:35 PM PDT in News

The A's and Los Kirk with a 1-4 record and a 4.74 ERA go against the Blue Jays and Kevin Towers with a 5-3 record and a 4.14 ERA.

Towers has pitched some great games against the A's over the last couple of years. And this year, he's 1-0 with a 2.70 ERA.

Toronto is a better team than Tampa, so we'll see if the three-game winning streak can continue.

The A's go with this lineup:

Kotsay
Kendall
Chavez
Hatteberg
Johnson
Crosby
Byrnes
Swisher
Scutaro

Um...didn't we use this lineup for months? And what did it get us? A couple of eight game losing streaks and not much else. Why isn't Kendall leading off again? Ugh.

The Blue Jays counter with this lineup:

Hudson
Catalanotto
Hill
Hillenbrand
Hinske
Wells
Rios
Adams
Huckaby

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!!

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My condolences Dotel...sniffle sniffle

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 6:44 PM PDT reply actions

say what?

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2005 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions

dotel out for 1 year at least

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions

whoa...link??

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2005 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions

there's a diary on it

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 2, 2005 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions

check out recent diaries

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanx...

So is street our closer?

Just like that?

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2005 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Just like that.

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Pretty much was anyways

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 2, 2005 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Well...

...at least it took the decision out of Macha's hands. ;)

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2005 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Let's go OAK-LAND!

It feels SO good to say that!

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2005 6:44 PM PDT reply actions

oh, and KC going for the sweep of the Yanks.

Go Teahan!

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

That's odd.

If Hell is freezing over I thought for sure I'd feel it... hmmm...

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions

if KC can survive another 3 innings

expect to need some earmuffs.

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll have to break out my Packers parka.

I've missed it. :(

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions

GAG!

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll pretend you just didn't type that.

NO ONE MESSES WITH MY BRETT FAVRE AND GETS AWAY WITH IT!!!

GGRRRR!!!

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Did you buy that parka

at a Mississippi flea market?

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions

No.

HSN.

I don't remember ever going to a flea market... or Mississippi.

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I cant stand GB....

But LOVE Favre......How do u not? Dude is the freaking man

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 2, 2005 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Well anyways, looks like you're

gonna need it.

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions

T-Long Homers to pad KC lead 4-2!

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

And Matt Stairs Homers!

Back to Back former A's hitters! This is gotta be our night

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Former A's helping beat NYY

Berroa: 1-4, RBI
Stairs: 1-3, HR
Long: 2-3, HR, 2 R
Teahen: 1-3, RBI
Wood: 2.0 IP, 1 H, 1 K

Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 2, 2005 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Noooo!

Doesn't Mach know that you don't mess with the luck? The baseball gods will not approve of Kotsay leading off again.

by Kyli on Jun 2, 2005 6:46 PM PDT reply actions

Wow, I cant believe he changed the lineup.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 2, 2005 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

Yes, the lineup change. Very strange.

Just when Macha starts gaining a little confidence from the ANers he goes and pulls a stunt like this. He better be right or off with his head!

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

very disappointed that Macha

changed the lineup back to the losing one...

by OaklandSi on Jun 2, 2005 6:54 PM PDT reply actions

lineup

Kotsay/Kendall vs. Kendall/Kotsay makes no difference. But why is Byrnes playing instead of Kielty, and Scutaro instead of Ellis?

by andeux on Jun 2, 2005 6:54 PM PDT reply actions

No diff?

Tell that to both guys who went to Macha and wanted the switch...Seems to me if it didnt matter, why waste the effort?

And you just dont mess with things when you win three in a row.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 2, 2005 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Lineup

What a joke - The players are going to lose all respect for the skipper very, very soon...

Lineup should be:

Kendall
Kotsay
Kielty
Chavez
Crosby
Hatteberg
Swisher
Johnson
Ellis

Byrnes will not get any hits tonight - Towers owns him, and the A's as a whole. Sorry AN, but we are Toronto's Bitch (reverse psychology?).

Let's Go Oak-Land!

by Colorado Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:00 PM PDT reply actions

I love listening to Dan Haren talk

He's cute.

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:00 PM PDT reply actions

I like the name "Huckaby"

Wow...too much wine at the conference I'm at?

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:01 PM PDT reply actions

I don't know, you tell me.

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions

For sure...

...although drinking alone in my hotel room while everyone else is out is pretty sad...except I'm not here to drink, I'm here to be on athleticsnation. I'm charging the XM radio to take out with me.

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Hardcore...

I respect you.

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

by secret ASian man on Jun 2, 2005 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I stand by my earlier comment

10 games behind in early June is not the end of a season.

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Shhh!

Don't say that too loud or people might think Billy Beane brainwashed you!

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Sounds like my kinda night.

What number are you on? What conference and where?

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm in Orange County...

Drink #4.

I WANNA LIKE BASEBALL AGAIN!

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions

just thought i'd point out...

that Toronto's SP tonight is Josh Towers, not Kevin Towers. it would be weird if the Padres GM was pitching...

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 2, 2005 7:11 PM PDT reply actions

lol

by Swish33 on Jun 2, 2005 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions

ESPNEWS

Did anyone see the A's/Rays hilights on ESPNEWS last night? Or for any of the three games?

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:13 PM PDT reply actions

nope

ESPN has minimal A's coverage. always.

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 2, 2005 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions

NO

I was watching SportsCenter yesterday morning, back to back SC, and NOTHING on the A's. I was pissed off.

Go to the site... I'll love Zito forever! :)
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by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Seriously!

What's up with that? Aargh!
WTF?
I couldn't find the hilights ANYWHERE on BSPN! Although the Kotsay catch (Monday's game) was #4 on SC Top 10.

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions

I have waited and waited

and waded through all kinds of other highlights to see the A's come around and it has been pretty skimpy lately.

goes to pancakes house

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2005 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions

I just finished watching last night's game...

What is the ball boy's name along the A's bullpen?

Adam what?

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 7:14 PM PDT reply actions

something like "Botok"

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 2, 2005 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks!

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions

I love him.

I want his auotgraph.

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

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Did you seem Adam and Huston

messing with each other last night? Adorable.

(Trying to get in as much nonsense as possible before the "ratings" come out.)

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Huston was hugging Adam.

I was like, "Awww.. That's so cute!" Then again, anything to do with Huston is cute.

(Nonsense is what makes you Jennifer. Oh well. :D)

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

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions

Thank you.

That's the event I was talking about. So cute.

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I have one thing to tell Byrnes

TWO HANDS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:15 PM PDT reply actions

Are the A's wearin green tops?

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

by secret ASian man on Jun 2, 2005 7:15 PM PDT reply actions

Yes

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks

I knew they would.

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

by secret ASian man on Jun 2, 2005 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions

yes

at least macha didn't somehow f*ck that up, too.

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions

I got my black A's cap on...

Let's roll.

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

by secret ASian man on Jun 2, 2005 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Does that bring good luck?

If so, then don't you dare take it off!

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions

I've been wearing it since Monday

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

by secret ASian man on Jun 2, 2005 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Today is the first day

in a couple I haven't had to do something... odd.

I'll take the blame if we don't win. :)

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Shouldn't mess with a good thing Macha

Well, maybe there are other forces at work but Sarloos just walked the opening batter. Oy vey!

by mrod on Jun 2, 2005 7:16 PM PDT reply actions

no the opening batter

flew out to byrnes

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

This Canadian TV feed...

Is in widescreen. Awesome.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

Inning over

OK, Let's go A's.

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

by secret ASian man on Jun 2, 2005 7:18 PM PDT reply actions

Sarloos scares me

as a starter. He really has 1 effective pitch. He would be best in the pen.

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:18 PM PDT reply actions

who doesn't scare you as a starter?

that's not named Harden? or Zito in the last few games?

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 2, 2005 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions

But we really dont have another choice

Yabu might be a little better the Saarloos though

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 7:20 PM PDT reply actions

People blame macha for the line up

But we all know Beane pulls the striings on his manager. Maybe he wants kotsay leading off. One of the few problem I have with Beane is he does not take inot account the human element of baseball. It is not ALL about the numbers.

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:20 PM PDT reply actions

um didnt' that other lineup work?

I took a torpedo through the lower abdomen while on patrol in the north Atlantic. They replaced my entire bowel with hemp. Clogs easily. -Loyd Bridges

by robber23 on Jun 2, 2005 7:21 PM PDT reply actions

I think Duke

would be a better starter. I remember him coming up and being an ok starter. When Harden was called up Duke started for him in the Fuuture's game or the minor league all star game.

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

holy crap

that "strike" on kotsay was a foot and a half off the plate!

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 2, 2005 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

Harren does not scare me

Blanton is struggling but niether does he. It is simply because Sarloos has 1 pitch.

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:23 PM PDT reply actions

Towers stats are unimpressive

58.2 IP
70 Hits
27 ER
37 SO

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 7:23 PM PDT reply actions

Towers last two starts:

10.1 IP, 21 Hits, 1 BB, 5K, 10 ER!!!

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:23 PM PDT reply actions

Blue Jays announcers

pretty much convincing their fans they are gonna gain some ground this week by playing the A's as if it is going to be no problemo.

goes to pancakes house

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2005 7:24 PM PDT reply actions

C'mon A's, prove those jerks wrong!

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions

why why why macha

chavez hitting third. why??

please eric, prove me wrong.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 7:24 PM PDT reply actions

Why is Hatteberg batting cleanup?

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Because Macha is trying to

find anything that makes A's fans miserable.

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Well

Chavvy drew a walk and didn't strike out. Good enough?

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

by secret ASian man on Jun 2, 2005 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions

i hate it

when people make comments like that... as if i WANT him to do badly?

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions

29 homeruns

sigh, that really IS atrocious.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 7:26 PM PDT reply actions

As bad as he is pplaying

If Beane trades Chavez I will flip out. I like and trust beane, BUT not if he does that.

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:26 PM PDT reply actions

here we go again

this will be like johnson 10th time leadin off an inning

by Swish33 on Jun 2, 2005 7:28 PM PDT reply actions

Josh Towers,

last year and this year, is basically "Blanton at his worst" and "Blanton at his best"...

Nico

by Nico on Jun 2, 2005 7:28 PM PDT reply actions

Josh Towers tonight:

1 IP, 0 Hits, 1 BB, 0 runs

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:28 PM PDT reply actions

another 4 pitch walk

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:30 PM PDT reply actions

Spankees are 3 outs away

from being swept in KC. <EVIL SMILE>
When they beat up on the A's and Seattle during their "hot streak", it was all over BSPN. What now?

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:30 PM PDT reply actions

why is he up in the zone so much?

this is a problem. he needs to keep the ball doooown. DOWN kirk.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 7:30 PM PDT reply actions

If he stays up

it will not be 4 in a row

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:32 PM PDT reply actions

the last 4 pitches were to the same place

......................;(

"And the whole world knows I'm fat and I'm proud and I'll ask you once again 'Who's Fat?" -Weird Al Yankovic "Fat"

by southoregonkid on Jun 2, 2005 7:32 PM PDT reply actions

They should put a mic on Adam.

I would love that.

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

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:32 PM PDT reply actions

Gustavo Chacin (sp?)

isn't scheduled to pitch against the A's, right?
You know, that rookie who made the A's look silly earlier in the season.

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:33 PM PDT reply actions

making almost everyone look silly

for once we actually lost to a SICK pitcher.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

The Royals won against Randy Johnson, right?

And we lost against Gustavo Chacin?

Sometimes I don't like baseball.

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

It was a CG loss for RJ.

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions

chacin has been better

than johnson this year, i would argue.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions

True.

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2005 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Wells should be out

Saarloos/DJ did a great job.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 7:33 PM PDT reply actions

Dave Bush got sent to AAA

does anyone know who takes his place?

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 7:34 PM PDT reply actions

Chad Gaudin.

by Jeff in Seattle on Jun 2, 2005 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

is it me or

does DJ look like an old irish guy in his yahoo picture

by Swish33 on Jun 2, 2005 7:37 PM PDT reply actions

Woo

C'mon, DJ. He's hit-hungry.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 7:37 PM PDT reply actions

okay, let's score here please

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 7:37 PM PDT reply actions

I think his injury

made him a batter player, not sure how, but it seems he may have figured some things out in his time off.

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

he's way more patient at the plate now

i don't really understand how or why...

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions

He said...

He worked on it over the offseason and in ST, because that was the obvious glaring flaw in his play last year.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

He drank Chavy's Kool-Aid.

He found whatever mojo Chavy found when he was out with the broken hand last year. Magic injury mojo?

by Kyli on Jun 2, 2005 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Mojjo Croz and the DJ get hitz c'mon!!!!!!!!!

"And the whole world knows I'm fat and I'm proud and I'll ask you once again 'Who's Fat?" -Weird Al Yankovic "Fat"

by southoregonkid on Jun 2, 2005 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

opps, better

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

NICE!!!

Rivercats Ball!!!

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2005 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

runner on 3rd less than 2 outs

They have us right were they want us.

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

Woo!

Bobby Crosby, you steal my heart. Well. The parts that Street, Scoot, and Kotsay don't have.

MAN, it's nice to have him back.

Okay, Byrnes. You can do this.

by Kyli on Jun 2, 2005 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

Crosby

HERO. GOD. IDOL. KING. Or something. Nah, but he's the man. He's looked so good since his comeback, and at the beginning of the year he was one of my bigger concerns (sophmore slump etc.). But his attitude and his skill are shining through. It's ridiculous what a HUGE player for us this kid already is.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 7:39 PM PDT reply actions

harden and crosby

will be the face of the team in afew years

by Swish33 on Jun 2, 2005 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Stop the presses

byrnes is taking outside pitches

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:40 PM PDT reply actions

first byrnes, now crosby

what if durazo lays off them when he comes off the dl?

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions

thank god for crosby...

i just love watching him play...

by TrizzleNizzle510 on Jun 2, 2005 7:40 PM PDT reply actions

that was a strike

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:40 PM PDT reply actions

Totally

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions

byrnes was just trying to be like

kotsay and chavez

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah.

Can't blame Byrnes for wanting to be like all the Cool Kids.

by Kyli on Jun 2, 2005 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

3 doubles on the year for Crosby already.

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 7:41 PM PDT reply actions

come on byrnes

you cant just take that.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 7:41 PM PDT reply actions

Swishers got our back!

LET'S GO A'S!!!

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2005 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

I do not like seeing guys take off before

the pitch is called. As a former pitcher is pisses u off and in a sense showing up the umpire.

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

See, Byrnes

THAT's how it's done.

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

Yay! 1-0!

Can we do the RBI dance? Oh yes. Yes we can.

by Kyli on Jun 2, 2005 7:42 PM PDT reply actions

Sure

But I've been really spoiled after the last two games, so I'm not that thrilled with just ONE run. I wanted more... :)

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Ruben "Big Baby" Sierra grounds to short

with the bases loaded to complete the sweep.

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 7:44 PM PDT reply actions

Haha!

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I wonder what John Kruk has to say about this

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

you crack me up. Can't wait to rub it into Yanks Fan Mom's face.

Yesssssss.............
</Napoleon Dynamite>

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

by GreenNGoldGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

How did your mom become a Yankee fan?

I thought she didn't like baseball?

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

They just showed Vernon Wells

throw the ball into the stands. I rarely see visting players do that, or am I wrong?

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:44 PM PDT reply actions

drays did it every time

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 2, 2005 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Line-up

When I saw it, my biggest problem was "oh no! Byrnes is breaking up the trio of superkids!". God I love that trio of superkids. I am now christening them...

The Triumvirate.

Long may the reign (without stupid Byrnes in their way).

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

The Trifecta?

I like that one more I think.

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2005 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Ooh! Ooh!

The TRIFORCE!

Zelda nerds unite!

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

chavvy

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 2, 2005 7:46 PM PDT reply actions

love it

gotta play great fundamentals like that.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

If they all turn out

I guess you could use that, but a little to early for the christening

A hot dog at the ball park is better than steak at the Ritz. --Humphrey Bogart

by West Bay A s Fan on Jun 2, 2005 7:46 PM PDT reply actions

Great play by Chavy!

Just saved a double.

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:47 PM PDT reply actions

Gold glove, baby

That was like a Bazooka commercial type play.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 7:47 PM PDT reply actions

That play will be on ESPN's top ten

Gotta be.

Papi's Walk-off will be ahead of it though

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2005 7:48 PM PDT reply actions

will we ever win like that again?

* sigh *

that seems like a fun way to celebrate.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

It's been a while...

Crosby was the last right?

He'll do it again soon.

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2005 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, that was the last walk off HR

But when will we have one where we're trailing bottom 9th and hit a HR to win? That's even more fun! <SIGH>

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

DJ

Shout-out to Nebraska!

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

DJ is the man

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 2, 2005 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions

The jays announcers...

Seem to think Johnson is "an accomplished defensive first-baseman"

-where'd they get that idea?

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2005 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

lol

well, he's been doing better since wash got a hold of him... maybe he'll become pretty good, chavez had bad d before wash knocked some sense into him...

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 2, 2005 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Does anyone else LOVE watching...

Crosby play shortstop?

Maybe all the stupid Chavvy-Miggy-Complaint diaries will end once everyone gets used to Croz again.

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2005 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

amen

goes to pancakes house

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2005 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

me me me!!

* waves hands wildly in the air *

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

i hope so

crosby plays SS with the effort of byrnes and the glove of chavez... well, nearly, he's still got soem time...

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 2, 2005 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Have the A's hit back to back HR

in an inning this year? Or even two HR in an inning?

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

or even

how many games have we even had two homers in a single game?

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Err...

Well Swisher homered twice in that one game...

by Melody on Jun 2, 2005 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, but it wasn't in the same inning

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Dude...

I'm trying to remember two HR in the same game, at this point.

by Kyli on Jun 2, 2005 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Hehe... I'm not a dude

When the world says, "Give up," Hope whispers, "Try it one more time." ~Author Unknown.

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions

If I were assigning

responsibility on the DJ throw, I'd hang the blame on Crosby--his positioning forced DJ to throw over the runner (whom DJ mistook for Manute Bol). Crosby needs to give him a target to the left or right side of the runner.

Everything I've seen from DJ, spring training and this season, bw, suggests he is an average defensive 1Bman at worst.

Nico

by Nico on Jun 2, 2005 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

Captain Kotsay!

The 2005 season: What won't kill me will only make me stronger.

by Coach Cleats on Jun 2, 2005 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

Captain Kirk?

oh, wait, that's something completely different...

by Ryan Armbrust on Jun 2, 2005 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Gotta love Kotsay.

by Kyli on Jun 2, 2005 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

Aw, crap!

At least the A's are trying to make something happen.

The 2005 season: What won't kill me will only make me stronger.

by Coach Cleats on Jun 2, 2005 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

and THAT ladies and gents

is perhaps why beane doesnt appreciate the hit and run.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

Why, nycfan,

because he strongly believes DPs should be grounded into? Like, "Ah wuz brought up to bahlieve that a double-play shud be defahned as a marriage between a ground ball out and anuther ground ball out."

Nico

by Nico on Jun 2, 2005 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions