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

that was really nice

ala kotsay.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

Son of a...

Damn, Vernon. That was some catch.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

That saved a run

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:10 PM PDT reply actions

cleanup

on a team with kielty, chavez, byrnes, dj, crosby, etc. why is hatteberg our cleanup hitter???

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 8:10 PM PDT reply actions

LOL

Sign at the Coliseum:

FREE BYRNES - PLAY HIM OR TRADE HIM

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:10 PM PDT reply actions

that sign

That's been up before. It's ridiculous. Given those choices, I'll take Door #2.

by andeux on Jun 2, 2005 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions

The difference a year makes in the mind of some fans. At this time last year everyone loved Chavez. Pretty sure he had signed his new contract. Kielty was hated. People wanted his head.
No check the view of this teams.

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 8:11 PM PDT reply actions

LEARN YOUR NAMES

They just said, "Hatteberg, long run, no chance." Hello, newsflash, Dan Johnson is playing first today.

by Melody on Jun 2, 2005 8:12 PM PDT reply actions

Who said that?

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I Did It

Signed up for mlb.com TV.

For 30 seconds so far, it's brilliant. No gaps, stops, delays, or anything else. Announcers are using the "scooter-o" name variation.

by Dan_Honolulu on Jun 2, 2005 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

I stole my friend's account mlb.tv account

Before I tried it I thought it was kind of a waste of money, but now I think it's totally worth it... I'll probably get an account for myself if they offer a better deal midseason.

by Melody on Jun 2, 2005 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions

i've had it for over a season

TOTALLY worth it. i can even deal with all the opposing announcers just to see our boys every game.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

No chance

MLB is never going to offer a better deal, those money-grubbing pigs.

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions

MLB.tv is the best

So far I've lost coverage for about half of one game this year due to MLB.com redesign or something, but apart from that - no problems at all. Well worth it, man.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Yup

This year it's improved a bit, plus they carry alot more games. The only A's games I've missed were the blacked out ones (ESPN or vs. Red Sox) or the ones I wasn't at home to watch.

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Michael Kay just said Joe Torre

needs to pull a Billy Martin and start turning over tables to get the Yankees going. LOL

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

I like that play by Adams...

Smart baserunning. Would it really be that hard to get our players doing stuff like that?

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 8:13 PM PDT reply actions

"Take Off, Eh"

... to first base. These announcers are Canadian. They said "Saar-loose".

by Dan_Honolulu on Jun 2, 2005 8:16 PM PDT reply actions

Yup

"Johnson flies oot"... "Full count, two oots"...

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

D*mn

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:16 PM PDT reply actions

blah

5th inning blues.

i really hope our offense shows up today. we NEED this game.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

Saarloos is unravelling

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

Oy vey

But y'know, if Kirk doesn't give up anything else this inning, that's 2 runs in 5IP. I would have taken that. Wake up, bats!

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 8:17 PM PDT reply actions

Blue Jays lead the league

in HBP.

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:18 PM PDT reply actions

I though Charles Thomas did

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Byrnes is tied for 3rd

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Everyone knows around the 5th inning Saarloos

can't pitch anymore.

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:18 PM PDT reply actions

but only at 65ish pitches?

he can hold on for a bit more.

5 IP, 2 ER? for our pitching staff, we'll take it.

come on offense!! please dont tell me you've run yourself dry!!

how many runs would 9 bobby crosby's score right now?

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

65

The Jays pitchers were talking about Sarrloos' well-known 65-pitch wall. If he's gonna suck it up, take him out. The 'pen got a good rest yesterday.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow

Hitters hitting .351 off Saarloos the third time through the order...

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:18 PM PDT reply actions

Josh "Cy Young" Towers

LET's GO OFFENSE!!!!!!!

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:19 PM PDT reply actions

No, we've actually

dodged the bullet, IMO. First 5 hitters for the Jays, 2 walks and 2 fly outs, told the story early. Saarloos is up with a lot of pitches, not with normal command.

5IP, 2 runs is outstanding for Saarloos with poor command. Our offense's job is to score enough for him.

Nico

by Nico on Jun 2, 2005 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

First time this year Towers has walked

more than 1 in a game. Impressive.

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:21 PM PDT reply actions

Let's make hay out of this

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

Scutaro is held at 3rd?

Um... Bill?

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

At least tie the game right here

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

Anyone home?

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

wow

that was called a ball? Thank you blue.

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 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

4 pitch walk to Kendall

Chavy better not hit into twin killing.

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

Chavez need a big hit right here

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

Hay

To answer Ken Korach:

Before hay is hay, it is grass. It has be to be cut and then left out in the sun to dry to become hay. In California that's not a big deal, but in other regions where the sun doesn't come out all day every day, you have to watch the weather so that you "make hay while the sun shines", ie, take advantage of an opportunity when it presents itself.

by iglew on Jun 2, 2005 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

thanks

I've wondered that too. Thanks!

by rich @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions

gameday

I've never seen pictures of 2 that look as drunk as Kendall and towers!

Lord Vader... ...yesss massster? ...RISE!!!

by Force on Jun 2, 2005 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

Loading the bases for Chavy...

This pitcher is smart as a whip.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

chavy (pressure = choke or hero?)

goes to pancakes house

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2005 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

Towers has walked 3 tonight

after walking only 5 total all year!

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

please eric

FLY BALL.

NO K.

NO DP!

please....

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

let's go chavvy

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

Holy Toledo!

by andeux on Jun 2, 2005 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

holy cow

chavez comes through!!!

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

OH MY GOSH

ERIC CHAVEZ GRAND SLAM.

by Melody on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

YeSSS

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

by capper3 on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

Clutch CHAVY!!!!

;-)

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

SWEET

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

O my god!

I just called a grand salam and on the first pitch, too!

by mrod on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

Heeeeeroooooooohhhhhh!

goes to pancakes house

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

YES!!

YES again!!

by Dan_Honolulu on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

CHAVVVY CLUUUUUTCHHH!!!!!!!!

EAT IT, NAYSAYERS!!!!

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

Whooooooooo!!!!!!!

Lord Vader... ...yesss massster? ...RISE!!!

by Force on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

OH MY GOD

I can't even believe it.
C'MON, CHAVY. LET THIS BE THE BEGINNING.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

WOW!!!!!!!!

First pitch swinging... Way to go, Chavy!!!!!! :)

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

Grand Slam Chavy!!!!!!

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

June is a new month.

Does anybody remember what happened in April and May? I don't.

by matthias on Jun 2, 2005 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

Chavy = the MAN tonight!

Can we replay that a few more times? It's giving me the chills! JOY!

by Kyli on Jun 2, 2005 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

Who says Chavy isn't clutch?

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

oh my god!!!!!!!!!1

WHO EXPECTED THAT?!?

please please please please let that be the shot that turns around chavy's season!!!

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

Pull Sarloos NOW.

goes to pancakes house

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2005 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

I second that

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree since we have the rested pen

Although we do have Setherton going tomorrow and might need the pen early.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 2, 2005 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Hatty almost hit that one out!

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

No MMQB here:

I'd get Duke up now, go batter to batter with Los Kirk, simply because Kirk's been up in the zone all night and done a great job to weather it--no need to let the Jays back in the game, with a rested pen: Duke, Rincon, and Street can take it from here, as needed.

Nico

by Nico on Jun 2, 2005 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

June started two days early

by andeux on Jun 2, 2005 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

If only it had started two months early...

by matthias on Jun 2, 2005 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Man.

Close, Hatty! That woulda been sweet.

Ooh, SAFE!

by Kyli on Jun 2, 2005 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Missed it...

... by that much.

by Dan_Honolulu on Jun 2, 2005 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

All those people...

that constantly bash Chavez...where are ya now?!

Go Bruins! YEEEEE!

by clatino on Jun 2, 2005 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Saarloos

Is in line for the win now. If things go well, that'll be three consecutive SP wins. Awesome.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Chavez has no heart

lol jk

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2005 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Now that is called

earning your paycheck. First pitch, aggressive, against a guy who has no business owning the A's. The best thing was that you could tell by his reaction from the centerfield camera that it was gone before he even left the box. Way to go #3.

by southofcruiseamerica on Jun 2, 2005 8:29 PM PDT reply actions

With one swing of the bat

we solve the mystery that was Josh Towers!

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:29 PM PDT reply actions

"in the dirt to hatteberg"??

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

That's the second time tonight.

DJ was running after a foul ball and they called him Hatteberg too.

by Melody on Jun 2, 2005 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions

They DO kinda look alike

Plus their hitting styles (patience, plate discipline) are similar...

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Ya know...

Even Chavvy looked loke he couldn't believe he hit out, eh? Totally friggin sweet!

by mrod on Jun 2, 2005 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

I wonder if the trade Chavvy

post are going to stop. Probably not, they are thinking this increases his trade value.

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 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

trade wishes

that's how it always goes: when a guys going bad, everyone says, if only he'd be good for a while we could trade him. Then we he gets hot, no one wants to trade him.

by matthias on Jun 2, 2005 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions

Now Towers is unraveling

Not that I'm complaining.

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

even the FSN bay area guys are confusing

hatte and dj

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

That's why I love baseball

I live for these moments!

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

C'mon Croz!!!!

Lord Vader... ...yesss massster? ...RISE!!!

by Force on Jun 2, 2005 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

I have a smudge on my monitor...

And that looked like "C'mon Cruz!" for a second. I was slightly worried.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I know it's late...

But man do I HEART Chavez...what a swing that was.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 2, 2005 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

the sound of it

man, it's a sweet sound isn't it?

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I hate to sound like a broken drum

But I'd STILL like to see Kendall batting leadoff and Kotsay second. Please, Macha, PLEASE????

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 2, 2005 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

True

Kotsay will hit anywhere

Lord Vader... ...yesss massster? ...RISE!!!

by Force on Jun 2, 2005 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Tyler!

where is your optimism? I am sure that KM knew perfectly well that they won the last three with Kendall leading off. The franchise guy just had his best AB of the season, the A's are scoring runs and you of all people start kicking dirt? If you keep that up you may get a bad rating! Oh, I forgot, it's your site.

by southofcruiseamerica on Jun 2, 2005 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions

well i am off to band practice

keep it going boys

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 8:31 PM PDT reply actions

All the complaining about Chavy

but he is now leading the team in HRs and RBIs

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

I'm still upset

that Chavy didn't work the count. Gotta work the count. LOL.

Nico

by Nico on Jun 2, 2005 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

What's happening?

Gameday has DJ walking and froze?

Lord Vader... ...yesss massster? ...RISE!!!

by Force on Jun 2, 2005 8:33 PM PDT reply actions

He walked

Crosby is up to bat, the count is now 2-2.

by Melody on Jun 2, 2005 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Crosby

Hit a ball right to the pitcher... Got the force out on second but Crosby is safe at first.

by Melody on Jun 2, 2005 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions

2-2

to crosby.

by gotgreen on Jun 2, 2005 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Gameday can't believe what's happening

any more than we can.

by matthias on Jun 2, 2005 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

Their computers crashed when they tried to write "Eric Chavez hits a grand slam"...

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Pitcher change

Pete Walker in.
Crosby grounds into FC, DJ out at 2nd.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions

The Swingin' A's!

How sweet it is!

Lord Vader... ...yesss massster? ...RISE!!!

by Force on Jun 2, 2005 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

Pull Saarloos out

NOW!

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

Pull em now, Pa, pull em now! (josie wales)

goes to pancakes house

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2005 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

Okay

Saarloos doesn't have it anymore tonight... one more hit and he should be pulled.

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

yes, after one more hit, but not now.

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions

How bout NOW?

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

don't pull saarloos yet!

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

Damn it, Jays

Don't you know that a three run deficit in the Coliseum means you're supposed to give up???

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

Is Macha going to leave him in there

And let the Jays tie it??

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

Yank

Macha:

Please yank Saarloos if another ball goes careening off the left field wall.

Be pro-active for once, Macha. Your re-active ways need to go.

Let's Go Oak-Land!

by Colorado Fan on Jun 2, 2005 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

Put in Yabu or Duke

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

TIME TO TAKE OUT SAARLOOS!!!!

bullpen is well rested!

by gotgreen on Jun 2, 2005 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

Alaska A

good foresight - do you have the dugout phone number?

by southofcruiseamerica on Jun 2, 2005 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

it's called...

the mindblock saarloos gets when he sees the number six.

he better not see my screen name anytime soon...

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 2, 2005 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions

C'mon Macha

Please! I wanna win!

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

Why wasn't Duke already up??

AN knew Duke had to be ready to go in case of, say, back to back doubles??

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

oops

i switched channels, i thought it was still between innings.
i'm seeing all these "pull saarloos" posts and not really getting it...

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

This is agonizing!

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

Macha will blow this

AGAIN

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

This guy is not going to work out

of this he has been up in the zone all night don't blow this game.

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

The Bullpen Phone Number

... is GET-DUKE. Someone please call.

by Dan_Honolulu on Jun 2, 2005 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

WHEW!

Lucky break...

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah...

At least he got that groundball pitching to work for him. That was a best-case scenario, just behind a strikeout.

by Melody on Jun 2, 2005 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions

I have to go

Hopefully the A's hold on and get the W.

GO A's!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2005 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

I love Huckabee!

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

Ricky Rincon in...

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

Thanks

Jason Schwartzman

by southofcruiseamerica on Jun 2, 2005 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

Could be trouble

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

No an Easy Grounder

...like the announcer said. Saarloos did a good job going down the mound and still timing the bounce on that grounder, and then reorienting to make the throw to first.

Hey, who's that coming in??

by Dan_Honolulu on Jun 2, 2005 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

Rincon time to get under the bed.

goes to pancakes house

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2005 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

I'll "wear it" for this one out...

It's when he comes out for the next inning that I'll hide.

by textonly on Jun 2, 2005 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

i don't rust Rincon

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

Yabu or Duke will come out the next inning

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

Rincon will

Probably pitch to Catalanotto

by Steve @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

GET WITH THE PROGRAM

For the last time, that is NOT Hatteberg! DAN JOHNSON.

by Melody on Jun 2, 2005 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

the rincon bashing needs to stop

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

posted before the K

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Rincon is the right move here

by Testy1212 on Jun 2, 2005 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

see what i mean?

by Testy1212 on Jun 2, 2005 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

struck him out

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

Yes (scrambles from under the bed)

going out...back to see the results later.

goes to pancakes house

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2005 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

It is the right move but Rincon makes me nervous

anyways.

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

Rincon's pitching better this season

Almost like he pitched in 2002/2003...

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

Saarloos

may not be "consistently awesome" but he has been incredibly consistent: 5-6 innings, 2-3 runs almost every time out. Very solid for a #5, and tonight he did it without his best stuff by far (0 K's, btw).

And for all the "hiding under the bed" Rincon inspires, he's really pitched well far more often than not.

Nico

by Nico on Jun 2, 2005 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

he gives us a chance to win

that's all we can ask.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jun 2, 2005 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Saarloos <3

I said this before, and I'll say it over and over again... I really like Saarloos so I hope he stays with the A's, whether that's in the starting rotation, or the bullpen, or what not. He really is consistant, has a great attitude and he's a fighter the whole way through. [He also is a fan of reality TV, or at least his wife makes him watch it with her :)]

by Melody on Jun 2, 2005 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

The A's still have a chance at the division.

I've been reading diary, after diary about how everything we do is for 2006 and 2007. Man, the future is now. I still think we should be a better overall team than last year. Mulder was the worst pitcher in the second half of 04 and Hudson was gone for over 1/3 of the season. We've got a better bullpen and more seasoning with Harden. Our offense should be better this year than last when you look at things.
What do you guys think? We are young and inconsistent but should be better as the season goes along.

by Testy1212 on Jun 2, 2005 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

Depends

On how strong Calero, Bradford, and Harden come back.

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

better team?

"I still think we should be a better overall team than last year."

sure, but:
harden is injured
dotel is done
durazo is injured
crosby missed over 40 games
swisher missed a few weeks
calero is injured
bradford is injured
should i keep going?

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2005 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Okay

Let's bust this one wide open...

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

I'll take the #73 please

super carnitas, double tortilla, whole beans and hot salsa. -kirk reynolds.

by southofcruiseamerica on Jun 2, 2005 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

off we go with molding hay again...

haha, i love king&korach

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 2, 2005 8:50 PM PDT reply actions

woot!

I come home and we're winning again. How wonderful! Sounds like Saarloos was good again. I'll take almost 6 innings and 3 runs from the #5 starter. Especially if the pen can hold them down...GO A'S!!! :D

A's fan for life!!!

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 2, 2005 8:50 PM PDT reply actions

BTW

Did you hear about the Chavez grand slam? I kid you not... first pitch, too.

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

wait...

you are kidding right?

A's fan for life!!!

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 2, 2005 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Scroll up and see for yourself...

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

wow!!

that's awesome!!! today has just been full of suprises and good news! :)

A's fan for life!!!

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 2, 2005 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

The thing about Rincon that make everyone

nervous is he can be lights out or he can get bombed. You never know what you will get and with a runner on 3rd it only intensifies it. he has been better this year but you never know when he might come out and start giving up runs.

by SanTropez on Jun 2, 2005 8:51 PM PDT reply actions

In reality, though,

that can be said of 90% of the pitchers around. And as Ken K. points out, Rincon always gets the toughest hitters in the toughest spots, by design.

Nico

by Nico on Jun 2, 2005 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Yay!

Macha used Rincon for 1 AB only!

"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 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah, thats really the case...

people always remember the bad...and rincon has had some pretty bad blown games. He's also had some brilliant games. When used right, he's very good. But there's always the fear that he'll lose the plate and get shelled. Every team has one of these...and Rincon is ours.

A's fan for life!!!

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 2, 2005 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey America, what do you want?

I want to tase my beer.

"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 8:55 PM PDT reply actions

uh...

with antibiotics?

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 2, 2005 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

No, not with antibiotics...

"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 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

gosh,

I HATE THAT COMMERCIAL.

thank you for reading my caps.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 2, 2005 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions

that made no sense.

i should get back to writing my essay.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 2, 2005 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions

essays are overrated...

I went to the A's game Monday night and watched the game last night instead of writing the papers I had due. There's always after the game! :)

A's fan for life!!!

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 2, 2005 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

I have an essay too

I have to write a seven page paper on women in ancient Greek society. It's due tomorrow morning, I haven't started yet. :( The A's need to stop playing every single freaking day so maybe I can get some work done.

by Melody on Jun 2, 2005 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

I have a takehome final

due 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 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm actually on an essay break...

I had one due Tuesday and one due Thursday...now I dont have one due again till Monday and another next Friday...and another the Wednesday after that...I kno, its pretty lame.

A's fan for life!!!

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 2, 2005 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Are you all at Quarter schools?

I'm at Cal State Hayward/East Bay we're on quarters. You're also on quarter too? You should be out of school if you're in semester schools.

"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 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Homework

You two need to apply the elements of this game to your homework. That way, you can justify it.

I'm sure ancient literature has the same elements as the tension of competetive sports.

Didn't Homer say, "Let's go, Athens-land" or something?

by Dan_Honolulu on Jun 2, 2005 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

The Greeks were big sports fans...

...they invented the Olympics.

"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 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't know...

I don't think I could really write a paper comparing competitive sports with women who betray and outsmart men :)

by Melody on Jun 2, 2005 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Bad News Bears..

The girl pitcher.

"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 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

If you hate this commercial...

then check this out:

http://catfishstew.baseballtoaster.com/archives/181998.html

"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 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

You want

to tease your beer?

by OaktownTribesman on Jun 2, 2005 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Forgive me, I had a few beers

"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 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

What does he say

... after "rocket science"?

The sentence makes sense as "This isn't rocket science", but there's an extra syllable. Sounds like "This isn't rocket science's street." Huh? I've been listening to that stupid commercial all season long, and I still can't figure out what he's saying.

by iglew on Jun 2, 2005 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions