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Open Thread: Game 77 - A's vs. Mariners (cont.)

Maya_papi_tiny by Tyler Bleszinski on in News

4-2, A's in front.  Blanton scuffling a little for the first time tonight.

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

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Okay what?
So Texas is playing team Monopoly with the Angels? (Here, I suck, but here's all my money and property. YOU beat the A's.)
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

I never like..
seeing Larry Davis come out. But hey, a DP is just what the doctor (or trainer) ordered. Phew.

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 29, 2005 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Boone is our MVP
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

no-one
Davis and Young came out to talk to Blanton, but apparently he's fine. (And Boone still sucks)
Wasted? What about our staring contests? And the way we always knew what football coaches should have done? - Homer

by andeux on Jun 29, 2005 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

anyone else noticing a delay
when posting tonight?
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 29, 2005 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

No, but good
Keep you guys behind the MLB.TV feed.

:)

by Donner on Jun 29, 2005 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't think there's a team I hate more...
...than the Anaheim Angels right now.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

When he's in the OF
do you think Kielty hides extra balls in his hair?
Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Now they're making fun of Kielty...
..."we should have a Ronnie Mac night. There would be a lot of trolls around here!"

HEE!

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

My computer sucks
Fear not for the future, weep not for the past. --Percy Bysshe Shelley

by AsGirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

gasp...
Ginter's out. Almost as sure a thing as the Rangers losing to the Angels...

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 29, 2005 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate Texas.
I hate Anaheim.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate Macha...
"If it ain't boken don't fix it" means anything to you Mr. Manager

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlbpa/players/5562/situational

.800 OPS batting 1st
.574 OPS batting 2nd

by Olijerez77 on Jun 29, 2005 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

career
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlbpa/players/5562/situational?year=career
Wasted? What about our staring contests? And the way we always knew what football coaches should have done? - Homer

by andeux on Jun 29, 2005 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man I really really hate him...
Kotsay

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlbpa/players/5846/situational

I can't believe this...

Well Maybe Someone held the lineup card upside down when our brilliant Manager filled it in

by Olijerez77 on Jun 29, 2005 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

career
http://sports.yahoo.com/mlbpa/players/5846/situational?year=career
Wasted? What about our staring contests? And the way we always knew what football coaches should have done? - Homer

by andeux on Jun 29, 2005 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow
Anyone else see that clip of Blantonin the dugout?
Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Slammed his glove down in frustration!
Must've heard that the post-game spread in Seattle is just coffee.
Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whoa...unhook the trailer, Swish!
Byrnes he is not.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

i like runs
can we get more???
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 29, 2005 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Scoot!!
He wants to be like Kielty, 2 out (only 1 run though) double!

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 29, 2005 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Scoot!!! LOVE IT!
Where did all this 2-out hitting come from???
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmmm...okay. I'll buy that.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

2 out hitting...
beautiful, isn't it?  <Sniff>
Fear not for the future, weep not for the past. --Percy Bysshe Shelley

by AsGirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it just me or
have a lot of balls gone down the line past Sexson?  Is this luck or is Gigantasour a bad fielder?
Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Average, I think...
...but just a tip: Play the line?
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you hear that Rogers pushed two camera men?
They just showed the footage.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

He also threw the camera on the ground
and then kicked it while the cameraman tried to pick it up

by SanTropez on Jun 29, 2005 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rogers
It seems the whole Rangers pitching staff has anger management issues. It probably stems from feelings of inadequacy because they all suck.
Wasted? What about our staring contests? And the way we always knew what football coaches should have done? - Homer

by andeux on Jun 29, 2005 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

You know your team is playing well...
...when if your starting pitcher gives up two runs, that INCREASES your last two week's ERA. :)

This team got so much fun.

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Showalter's comments:
``It's not something we'll take lightly,'' Showalter said. ``When I have all the facts, I'll deal with it.''

Showalter added: ``One person was frustrated -- frustrated at not being able to win.''

whatever.

by Sharon on Jun 29, 2005 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

didn't he hurt himself on a water cooler?
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

yep
and if Showalter's comments applied to that incident, I would understand. But going after actual people? Becuase he was frustrated about not winning?  Good one, Buck.

by Sharon on Jun 29, 2005 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rogers
The singer probably has the same problem.

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 29, 2005 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

beer fest
Yeah. $10 bucks gets you a cup (thick plastic A's pilsner glass) and two pours. It's OK. The big breweries are there and some of the larger micros (Deschutes, Sierra, Lagunitas, etc.), but nothing really special.
Wasted? What about our staring contests? And the way we always knew what football coaches should have done? - Homer

by andeux on Jun 29, 2005 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow...
Kendall almost got it to the CF warning track.  Look at that power!
"I have an Alka Seltzer bat. You know, plop plop fizz fizz. When the pitcher sees me walking up there they say, 'Oh what a relief it is.'" -Andy Van Slyke

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Kendall
Almost to the warning track!
Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

If you see a crazy fan...
...run onto the field in Arlington, and kick the Texas players, the Anaheim players, and both mangers for good measure in the shins, that'd be me.

And another Hudler gem:

"He got a game-winning hit to win the game"

You have GOT to be kidding me.

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

the angels announcers are the worst ...
i mean i know you're supposed to be a bit of a homer for your team and all, but they are the worst i've ever heard.

by mookyee on Jun 29, 2005 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

And they are...
...just barely, but STILL!
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh. Sit down Beltre.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

commercial
You know the FSN commercial when the fans flash the 2 fingers around town to get the curveball sign to the hitter at the plate? Kinda loses its impact when the same people are shown doing the same thing in Giants gear...

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 29, 2005 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah......
They have the same commercial for the Mariners too!
Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Jun 29, 2005 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I Love Kentucky Joe
gave up the bomb, got back on the horse, mowing 'em down.
oaktoon

by oaktoon on Jun 29, 2005 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah! 2 outs!!
now we can score some runs!!!
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 29, 2005 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay, don't get too excited...
...but the A's are now the hottest team in MLB!!!!

ANGELS LOSE!

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

ANGELS LOSE!!!!
HAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHHAHAAHAHAHAHA!
WEAR IT!
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT? THEY LOST???
AWESOME!!!!  HAHAHAHAHA!!!  I HATE THE ANGELS WITH SUCH A PASSION I CAN'T EVEN DESCRIBE IT WITH WORDS (actually, that was pretty good)...It's a wonderful day when the OC Angels lose :D
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Texas wins
Soriano singles in winning run, 7-6.
Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

well...
let's hope the A's can take advantage.  C'mon Joe!

by oakfan808 on Jun 29, 2005 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

is it possible for Ginter to have
...a quality ab tonight?

Am I asking for too much?

by Sharon on Jun 29, 2005 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

not tonight
he's the DH -- designated hack-and-miss
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 29, 2005 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

awesome
I love that line...

:)

by Sharon on Jun 29, 2005 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why is Ginter playng anyway?
Sorry if people have said. But seriously...why?

by textonly on Jun 29, 2005 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

did u see the whole lineup?
Macha is playing lineup JUMBLE again today.  He likes to mess with success.
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall and Kotsay has been killing the ball...
hitting 1st and 2nd, today they change positions in the line up and the result is...

0 for 4 BOTH!!!!

Kendall has said he prefers hitting 1st and Kotsay has said he prefers hitting 2nd, if both are producing and both are HAPPY in those spots why our brilliant manager change the line up? Somebody PLEASE explain me

by Olijerez77 on Jun 29, 2005 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

and I think Macha would like to get
Ginter some ab's...no matter how useless he's been.

by Sharon on Jun 29, 2005 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd actually rather see Byrnes in there
and I don't say that a lot with a right-hander on the mound
Wasted? What about our staring contests? And the way we always knew what football coaches should have done? - Homer

by andeux on Jun 29, 2005 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ginter is...
a REALLY good player having a REALLY bad year, C'mon  give him a break, nobody gets hot playing once a week, remember Kielty was horrible last year and look at him now!!!

by Olijerez77 on Jun 29, 2005 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't even hate Ginter
I just thought he was a strange option for today. I didn't know Hatte - surely the obvious option - had the flu, and I'm betting Ellis or Byrnes would have offered more.

That said, if Macha just wants to give him a few AB's, I guess I can live with it while we're hot.

by textonly on Jun 29, 2005 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

7-pitch seventh
Go, Joe!
"Look what we did!"

by ArakSOT on Jun 29, 2005 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

He is right handed?
Of course Hatty hits right handers at .301

by Donner on Jun 29, 2005 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

A's leading again!
Just got back from my babysitting job to see the A's are winning again! Yay!
Wonder why Macha put Croz after Chavvy?
This is the last game I'll be able to watch in FOUR WHOLE DAYS!! Dang...
Look behind you

by Squeaky on Jun 29, 2005 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

4 days??? That's obscene!
why wont u be able to see them?
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll be out of town..
well, out of town is not exactly the term...it's only about an hour from my house, but. I will not have access to the games. This is what I'll be doing - http://villageatcopper.com/threeRing/
Look behind you

by Squeaky on Jun 29, 2005 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm in...
the Fractal Tribe.
Look behind you

by Squeaky on Jun 29, 2005 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

neat!
I think Bill King and Ken Korach are fantastic broadcasters.

by rich @ Athletics Nation on Jun 29, 2005 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol, not bad...
of course, I'll be spending my weekend watching the A's destroy the ChiSox in person at the colliseum and then throwing a badass 4th of July party, but to each their own ;)

We'll make sure the A's keep winning without ya!

"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll be in Cooperstown all weekend
But I'm pretty sure we'll get baseball highlights there...  :) :) :)
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 29, 2005 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, but the games start at 10 PM!
I never slept when I went there, but Cooperstown is AWESOME! The 1890's A's lineup is super cool :)
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

i leave saturday morning
and since saturday is a night game, we'll get the game when we arrive. sunday is a day game, so no worries there....then we'll be in toronto and chicago for those games... :) :) :)
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 29, 2005 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks...
I'll make sure to send luck whenever I remember. ;-)
Look behind you

by Squeaky on Jun 29, 2005 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ooooh! Party?
<perks up>
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

actually, since i'm in morgan hill...
i think its classified as a shindig.  But yeah, every 4th I have friends over and we BBQ, go in the pool, get a football game together at the park (and sometimes dodgeball), and watch the fireworks at night.  Then set off our own off in the country (hense the "shindig"), and then who knows?  But its always a good time :)
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

FUN!!!!
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes, it is FUN!!! :D
and I'd invite all of AN, but i think my pool is too small for that.  We'll all get together at Chez Nico II ;)
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

89 pitches for Blanton
Through 7.  He'll finish the 8th for sure.
Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Dude, Kots/KenDoll?
Bad idea.

0-4 Kotsay
0-4 KenDoll

Hmmm...lineup flip ANYONE? FOR THE LOVE!

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

seriously...
if it aint broke, dont fix it...it was fine the way it was, and hopefully he'll put it back.
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is...
an excellent way to put it. I agree wholeheartedly.
Look behind you

by Squeaky on Jun 29, 2005 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't understand
why Macha refuses to let Kotsay and Chavy bat back to back...

Chavy, Hatte

Chavy, Durazo, Hatte

but never Kotsay, Chavy

why?!

by Sharon on Jun 29, 2005 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone can't wait to see Harden on Friday?
I'm tentatively excited about the White Sox series. That will be the true test, I think.

25K here tonight attendance.

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I was hoping to see him on Saturday...
but they shifted the rotation around and I wont be there on Friday.  It'll still be good to see the kid tear through the WhiteSux.  Harden and Zito against the Sox, I guess we couldnt ask for better pitching probables.
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

woo
13 in a row retired for Blanton... AND it's a save situation (ahem Street!) :)

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 29, 2005 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

You mean...
we get to watch Street pitch for the second night in a row? <perks up>  Sweeeeet....
Look behind you

by Squeaky on Jun 29, 2005 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

well
I hope so, both he and Duke are warming up. Plus Chavy just scored so now it's not a save situation anymore...

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 29, 2005 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Quote
Me (at the bottom of the GOG thread):

All you who are making guesses [ERA] in the low 2's are basically saying that all three of our guys are going to pitch better than the best starter in the league.

Two for two.

Wow. I stand corrected.

by iglew on Jun 29, 2005 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Hee! Wear it.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

The bullpen is so rested...
...it's ridiculous!
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

an interesting...
dilemma, isn't it? On one hand, they need to pitch SOMETIME, on the other, your starters are brilliant. Heck, what am I talking about? The balance tips WAY over to the latter.
Look behind you

by Squeaky on Jun 29, 2005 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sharon, I love you.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

wweeeeeeewwwwwww...
thats some hot stuff right there! (although i doubt anyone's seen Orgazmo)
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't wanna
sound like a queer, but you got a nice ass.

Dad, I'm not going to use my hamster-stlye anymore.

by gatling on Jun 29, 2005 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

back off...
I've got a man-crush on Crosby (not like Blez's man-crush on Kotsay...mine is completely different). ;)
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

so you don't like the idea of
sharing Crosby...

or...Sharon Crosby?!

wow...I like that last one.

by Sharon on Jun 29, 2005 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

hmmmmm...
well, usually I don't like to share...but maybe an exception can be made.
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, we can score with NO ONE out too!
Could they BE any better?

No really, could they? Could they?

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

16-0 was better...
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

awesome!
Chavy-Crosby is a lethal combination right now, no matter what the order.
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

it amazing how much a difference
crosby has made.  it's like EC is feeding off him.  When BC came back EC started hitting...I love it...

by CrazierthanYOU on Jun 29, 2005 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Geez
It's hard to believe this is the same Bobby Crosby as last year.  What an approach!
Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

pop quiz
can anybody lip-read Franklin after he gave up the Crosby single?

by As Man on Jun 29, 2005 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Blez won't let us use those words.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here's the bullpen:
"Uhhh...guys...can we play too? Can we? I know we remember how to pitch! ...I think."
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

NAY!
who needs saves anyways.  They're highly overrated.  I'm enjoying watching our starters absolutely DOMINATE!
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too.
They rock. All of them.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

but i like watching huston
he makes me happy ;-)
"...the plate won't move. The mound is going to feel the same. The strike zone, with slight variations, is going to be right where it has always been." -Huston

by sabriel on Jun 29, 2005 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

IBB to get to Ginter.
Good call Seattle.

I'd do the same.

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm not...
I have Street on my fantasy team...  but i also have Chavez... so I'm doing just fine!

by brenarlo on Jun 29, 2005 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

i traded
haren and huston for Coco Crisp!  D'oh! (in my defense, it was before haren got hot and street closed).
In a redeeming deal, I got Smokin' Joe for Kevin Mench.  Oh yeah!

by CrazierthanYOU on Jun 29, 2005 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blanton finishes?
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

horray!
i'm going to the game on the 3rd!

alas, it's cuz my <strike>parents and</strike> brother want(s) to see fireworks...
but i'm going to the game!
and... sitting in the far reaches of the upper deck with fans that mostly don't care. great.

and i probably won't see any ANers. absolutely great.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 29, 2005 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't mind
Huston getting he day off when the A's win.

They do a good job of getting us closeup shots of him, anyway.

:P

by Sharon on Jun 29, 2005 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Rub it in...
to all us unfortunate users of Gameday....* sniff * j/k
Look behind you

by Squeaky on Jun 29, 2005 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

click live chat...
on the upper right corner with OAK...

:D

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jun 29, 2005 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe not....
internet chat rooms scare me. Lotsa crazy people.
Look behind you

by Squeaky on Jun 29, 2005 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

we're all crazy too...
yet you still hang out here ;)
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank you.
I feel much better now. Maybe I just trust you guys more than the wackos in the chat rooms.
Look behind you

by Squeaky on Jun 29, 2005 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon Ginter!!!!
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

well, no DP at least...
poor kid.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

what a surprise!
ginter struck out!
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 29, 2005 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I've got to say
I don't agree with Macha sending Blanton out for the eighth even though it worked out.  Our pen is plenty rested, USE IT.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 29, 2005 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Will he pitch the 9th?
That would be crazy...?

We have half a dozen rested people who could. Save the win & his arm for next week.

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's not pitching for a week, right?
or is he pitching on the 3rd?

i don't get macha on that one either.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jun 29, 2005 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good job macha.
nice call.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

agreed.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jun 29, 2005 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon Duke!
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Bye bye Ichiro...
...Nice to have you visit. Please pick up a stuffed elephant on the way out.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

lol
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 29, 2005 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

one more to go!
lets finish this duke!
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

This game might end early enough
that I can get to bed at a reasonable hour!  (I'm on the East Coast)
Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Poor thing.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know I know
I'm a sympathetic character.
Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Duke's curve
is working it's magic again!
Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

duke's glove on the other hand...
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Duke was like:
"Wait...the game can't end! Lord knows when I'll get to pitch again!!!"
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Awww Duke
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by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

remember last wednesday?
Our bullpen was SHOT.

Pretty much since then, they haven't seen the mound.

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I've still got to say
that Macha's choice to leave Blanton out for the eighth is a bad one.  I think part of the reason Mulder broke down toward the end of last season (besides his mental issues) was being left out too long earlier in the year.

It'd be different if half the pen wasn't well rested now.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 29, 2005 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Remember Blez
Blanton didn't have any high-stress, high pitch-count innings.  That can often play a bigger role in fatigue than the pure number of pitches or innings.
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by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Extra rest due all star break
He may also be thinking that Blanton will be getting a little extra rest due to the break.

by Donner on Jun 29, 2005 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

107 Pitches
That's not bad.  I believe he only had 89 after the 7th inning and he wasn't struggling at all.  The bullpen was ready if he got in any trouble.  Let Smokin Joe enjoy his success and raise his confidence level.

by guapobob on Jun 29, 2005 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blez... are you serious??
He was at only 89 pitches after 7. He had just retired 10 batters in a row. Give the pen a little rest-- there will be a day soon when they'll thank Macha for it.

Though the way this staff is going we can start to seriously consider only going with 6 relievers from here on out:

Street
calero
Duke
Rincon

Then a choice between yabu, Chadford and Flores-- pick 2.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Jun 29, 2005 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

no thanks
"Though the way this staff is going we can start to seriously consider only going with 6 relievers from here on out"

have you no ability to see more than a week into the future??  do you think joe blanton and kirk saarloos is going to be in the running for the cy young this year?

by xbhaskarx on Jun 29, 2005 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Full Count
Throw the yakker!
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by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

got him!
gosh, i love it when the a's do well.
let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

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by Jjjsixsix on Jun 29, 2005 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

All smiles in Oakland!
And FINALLY, FINALLY we have gained a game on the Angels!

The Celebration record being worn out!!!

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

That's how you end it!!!
Strike three looking!  Wewt!  Celebrate!!!  Another A's victory!
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHA!
Neanderthal OUT!!! A's win! Three games till .500!
Look behind you

by Squeaky on Jun 29, 2005 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

nice job
Good win for the A's... 6 in a row! :)

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 29, 2005 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Best record since May 8!!!!
Hottest team in baseball!
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy HOLY cow...
...you guys should see Bobby's hair. DANG!
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

They made him take off his hat...
...wow. WOW!

Bobby "Two Run Double" Kielty is on FIRE!

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

no kidding
He really DOES look like he's on fire...

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 29, 2005 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's all
I can see.
Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jun 29, 2005 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

his hair is too much...
I am glad to see him doing so well right now.  Especially after last year.
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow! too hot to touch!
A's are smokin right now.  Great to see the boys winning...

and for all those not watching tv, they're interviewing Kielty right now and made him take off his hat and fluff up his hair...sooooo funny!

"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet win..
I love me some A's. :D
Look behind you

by Squeaky on Jun 29, 2005 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Kielty is talking about last year...
...awwww...we were SO MEAN to him (deservedly so, but still!)

He is AWESOME right now.

Heck, the whole TEAM is awesome right now.

...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

"I'm fluffing it up for you!"
I love me some Bobby Kielty!
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

haha, yeah...
good interview.  Kielty's pretty funny.  It's too bad he's upstaged by his own hair. :D
"I don't want to play golf. When I hit a ball, I want someone else to go chase it." ~Rogers Hornsby

by ZeroIndulgence on Jun 29, 2005 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fosse...
...looks like he's trying very hard to contain a giddy smile and not doing very well at it.

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 29, 2005 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

question
I should know this but is captain kirk or danny boy pitching tomorrow?

by nathan. on Jun 29, 2005 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

They can win tomorrow too...
...then it's back in the cellar for them.
...you wonder when it's time to start thinking about saving a season that seemed lost.

by baseballgirl on Jun 29, 2005 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bobby's hair in the interview was insane....
So glad they made him take the hat off.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 29, 2005 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

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