Open Thread: Game 95 - A's at Texas (cont.)

hes stinking it up tonight at the plate.. hes missing some pretty good pitches.. especially the 2nd one from LOE, that ball should be in the upper deck

by Mr Alex on Jul 21, 2005 7:43 PM PDT reply actions

At least

is wasn't a DP...errr

Bruce Campbell deserves his own national holiday.

by pbruins92 on Jul 21, 2005 7:43 PM PDT reply actions

Dang!

Chavy missed some weak pitches right down the middle. :(

by KMoAsFan on Jul 21, 2005 7:43 PM PDT reply actions

what the hell is up with chavy?

Badges, we don't need no stinkin Badges!

by henry85 on Jul 21, 2005 7:43 PM PDT reply actions

Just a funk

Probably hit a game winner tonight in the 16th

Copy Alpha Foxtrot...root with extreme prejudice...over.

by Force on Jul 21, 2005 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Keep In Mind

The A's arrived in Texas at about 4:00 a.m. Some of them have to off their body schedules. I'm surprised they're doing so well given this fact.

by guapobob on Jul 21, 2005 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

Alright, Ronnie MAc HR right here...

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jul 21, 2005 7:44 PM PDT reply actions

WhiteElephantGuy...

You asked us to guess the lie. Which one was it?

by Squeaky on Jul 21, 2005 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

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by tblazrdude on Jul 21, 2005 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

Timothy Busfield?

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah that

probably works better.

Bill Walton in his prime might work.

by tblazrdude on Jul 21, 2005 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

It's a HR and it's cold, it says..I'm Kielty...

I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty... I'm Kielty...

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jul 21, 2005 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

NICE

DREW A WALK!

by tblazrdude on Jul 21, 2005 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

ok ok ok

what the hell is thatdrop down menu after our comments...i'm new here...

Badges, we don't need no stinkin Badges!

by henry85 on Jul 21, 2005 7:46 PM PDT reply actions

It's a rating system

for rating comments

by Squeaky on Jul 21, 2005 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Good AB from Ronnie Mac

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 7:47 PM PDT reply actions

The Rangers broadcast just called

Todd Van Poppel a "former Major Leaguer". That's Funny.

by alarsuel on Jul 21, 2005 7:48 PM PDT reply actions

hey i have his rookie card

think it's worth anything??

Badges, we don't need no stinkin Badges!

by henry85 on Jul 21, 2005 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Net worth = $0

And if its autographed, the net worth becomes -43 cents

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Make that a very good AB

JAY PAY!!!

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 7:48 PM PDT reply actions

Playin' Jay Payton

Sick 'em dawg!

Copy Alpha Foxtrot...root with extreme prejudice...over.

by Force on Jul 21, 2005 7:48 PM PDT reply actions

ronnie mac?

i've always seen kielty referred to as ronnie mac, but never got...oh wait a minute...ronald mcdonald? is that it?

by guy incognito on Jul 21, 2005 7:48 PM PDT reply actions

One more time Jay Pay!!

by Testy1212 on Jul 21, 2005 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

NICE

THE GLOVE STRIKES AGAIN!

by tblazrdude on Jul 21, 2005 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Pay-Day!

Rock and roll around my head like a 6 string belief

by andeux on Jul 21, 2005 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

YES!

payton comes through again!

If I weren't playing baseball, I'd be... "in the Ultimate Fighting Championship." -Rich Harden

by xbhaskarx on Jul 21, 2005 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

Seeing eye single by Jay Payton!

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

Jay Pay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

by Testy1212 on Jul 21, 2005 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

OMG! OMG! PAYTON, ONCE MORE!

AHHHH! 5-4, A's!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

Sweet Jay-pay-day....

Nice...

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jul 21, 2005 7:49 PM PDT reply actions

High Fives!!!!!!!!!

by Testy1212 on Jul 21, 2005 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

Alright!!!!

WHO'S JOINING ME IN THE JAY PAYTON FAN CLUB?

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

ME!

by Squeaky on Jul 21, 2005 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Woo! That somehow found a hole, huh?

It's all good.

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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 21, 2005 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

Is there a bar in Oakland that brings out the

hardcore A;s fans?

by Testy1212 on Jul 21, 2005 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

YES!

Westside Club!

"We're on a mission, a mission from God." -Jake and Elwood Blues

by BillyBall 81 on Jul 21, 2005 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions

LET'S GO OAK-LAND!!

Peace out! My final dress rehearsal starts in 10 minutes.

Romeo and Juliet, Cal State Hayward, I mean East Bay. We open tomorrow night.

"so what was it? the pork chop or the booty???" -rly723

by secret ASian man on Jul 21, 2005 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

is it me or is jay money with runners

in scoring position?

Badges, we don't need no stinkin Badges!

by henry85 on Jul 21, 2005 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

hey everyone...

let's all give Props to Billy Beane. That guy knows his stuff.

by tblazrdude on Jul 21, 2005 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

DID YOU GUYS SEEE

Chavez at the top step of the dugout.. very Jeter like.. it looks as if our boy has become a leader and not hiding in the back of the dugout.

by Mr Alex on Jul 21, 2005 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

SO close to a wild pitch.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

byrnes who?

i love it. Not have to see the misadventures in the field AND all these great at-bats by Payton. So far, so good.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 7:50 PM PDT reply actions

If he walks CACA had best pinch hit

by alarsuel on Jul 21, 2005 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

Early results are in

And Jay Payton can play!

by guapobob on Jul 21, 2005 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

Swish walks, BASES LOADED.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

Don't celebrate yet...

It's Gimpner.

by Squeaky on Jul 21, 2005 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Not anymore!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

WALK!!

Badges, we don't need no stinkin Badges!

by henry85 on Jul 21, 2005 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

Prediction:

Ginter gets a hit

Copy Alpha Foxtrot...root with extreme prejudice...over.

by Force on Jul 21, 2005 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

Seems like Texas is going Loe or bust

and I'm rooting for bust

by Ray in Chicago on Jul 21, 2005 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

any way to pinch?

Who would replace him at 3rd?

by MobiusKlein on Jul 21, 2005 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

put in DAN!!

don't let ginter hit, ..PLEASE

Badges, we don't need no stinkin Badges!

by henry85 on Jul 21, 2005 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

I swear I'm good luck

I get back (after getting a tasty root beer float), and our boys score!

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

It's the "intentional" walk

to get to our power hitting 3B, Ginter... oh, wait... wrong guy. Ginter can't hit worth crap.

by sfodoug on Jul 21, 2005 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

hetteberg should hit

by brenarlo on Jul 21, 2005 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

I agree

or Dan Johnson

by tblazrdude on Jul 21, 2005 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions

check out a's ve cameron loe

over the three games they have seen him.

people here are so hard on macha... why is loe pitching right now??

3 runs in two innings prior to this game.

If I weren't playing baseball, I'd be... "in the Ultimate Fighting Championship." -Rich Harden

by xbhaskarx on Jul 21, 2005 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

wow

Swish really worked for that walk. He's gotten pretty decent with the foul tips.

by tblazrdude on Jul 21, 2005 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

Bases Loaded!

but Ginter up, bring in Maytag Man!

Bruce Campbell deserves his own national holiday.

by pbruins92 on Jul 21, 2005 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

Bases Loaded!

but Ginter up, bring in Maytag Man!

Bruce Campbell deserves his own national holiday.

by pbruins92 on Jul 21, 2005 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

Pinch hit please Macha...

Or if Ginter gets a hit, go macha...heh, covering my a** on this one. I don't know what he's going to do...

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jul 21, 2005 7:52 PM PDT reply actions

Dan Johnson!!!

C'mon Macha...Melhuse can play third

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

I agree,

hit Hatte or DJ and, if necessary, give up the DH. Not a big deal--8th spot won't bat again in regulation.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 21, 2005 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

PH Scoot

by SanTropez on Jul 21, 2005 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

Can he even hit a sac fly?

I'm not even convinced he can do that.

I predict a K or DP here, unfortunately.

Expecting the worst, hoping for the best!

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

YES!

'Nuff said.

WRONG! Not enough said--bring 'em home, Swish! THAT would be enough said.

by Dan_Honolulu on Jul 21, 2005 7:53 PM PDT reply actions

hetteberg hit

and scoot can play 3rd or even crosby

by brenarlo on Jul 21, 2005 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

GO HATTY!!!!

Badges, we don't need no stinkin Badges!

by henry85 on Jul 21, 2005 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

What will you do

if there's a DP? ARGH

by tblazrdude on Jul 21, 2005 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

Shiver in horror?

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Let's go SCOTTY!

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

Hooray Macha

Bruce Campbell deserves his own national holiday.

by pbruins92 on Jul 21, 2005 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

let's go Ginter..

if he can't get a hit against wayback there's no hope for him.

by AsFanInIowa on Jul 21, 2005 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

Nice high school football game chant

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

It's Texas, you know!

by Rob @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Dammit, Hattz.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

Ginter couldve done that

by SanTropez on Jul 21, 2005 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

Dammit, oh well, one more chance, let's do this...

Ellie...

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jul 21, 2005 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

Okay, Ellis. Be... Ellislike.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

Hatte what happened?

Ellie will have to pick you up

by Testy1212 on Jul 21, 2005 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

ARRRGGHH!

Well, Ginter could've done THAT.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

how does he pop out in that situation...

scratching my head...

by AsFanInIowa on Jul 21, 2005 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

No, Ginter would've GIDP

by sfodoug on Jul 21, 2005 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

Damn

C'mon Big E!

by Ray in Chicago on Jul 21, 2005 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

Big point of this game...

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 7:56 PM PDT reply actions

como se dice

permenant roster spot?

by tblazrdude on Jul 21, 2005 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

argh.

3 more lobs?

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 21, 2005 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

dude, Texas has 12 of those

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Ugh.

Well. We got one. And THAT is awesome.

"While I was there, it didn't always seem perfect, but when I look back on it I just might think it was perfect." --Eric Byrnes

by Kyli on Jul 21, 2005 7:57 PM PDT reply actions

Will one run be enough?

Hatte we needed that run. Let's go guys get this game. Anaheim is losing.

by Testy1212 on Jul 21, 2005 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

Who is it?

Rincon? Witasick?

by tblazrdude on Jul 21, 2005 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

Duke...Then Street?

by guapobob on Jul 21, 2005 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

Is Street even available?

Might be good to keep him around for the #4-5 guys.

by tblazrdude on Jul 21, 2005 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions

oh my god...

that may cost us this game. bases loaded with one out and we get NOTHING.

by AsFanInIowa on Jul 21, 2005 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

That was really annoying

Too much like the May struggles.

Come on A's!! HOLD THIS LEAD!

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

Giambi helping us out

Solo HR 3-0 Yankees

by SanTropez on Jul 21, 2005 7:59 PM PDT reply actions

giambi is heating up

If I weren't playing baseball, I'd be... "in the Ultimate Fighting Championship." -Rich Harden

by xbhaskarx on Jul 21, 2005 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

wild card

the Yankees winning over the Angels could be thought of as bad for us...the Yankees are also in our way of the postseason right now.

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jul 21, 2005 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions

I wish we had the kill shot tonight. I'm just

glad we are ahead. I didn't think we could do it against Kenny I'm not Mr. Rogers.

by Testy1212 on Jul 21, 2005 7:59 PM PDT reply actions

3-0 Yanks

Giambi takes Colon deeeeeeeeep.

Copy Alpha Foxtrot...root with extreme prejudice...over.

by Force on Jul 21, 2005 7:59 PM PDT reply actions

No Street....

Three consecutive days of work may be a bit too demanding of the yougin'

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 7:59 PM PDT reply actions

That Was Embarassing

Gotta do better on these road games.

What the heck does batting practice teach you? Minimum: how to hit the ball way way into the outfield, way up in the air!

by Dan_Honolulu on Jul 21, 2005 7:59 PM PDT reply actions

Man, Giambi

is ridiculous right now.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

I really would have liked Johnson in there

over hatter. oh well

Let's go A's!!!

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

Hindsight

is 20-20. Hatte is the vet w/ the history.

by guapobob on Jul 21, 2005 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Am I the only uncomfortable..

with the prospect of witasick facing dellucci, young and teixeira?

by AsFanInIowa on Jul 21, 2005 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

With Scoot at 3rd

by tanghamilton on Jul 21, 2005 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions

YES

I want Duke...pronto

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Why isn't Calero in there?

Why are we going with Witasick? This doesn't make sense to me. How about using Rincon against Delluci. He sucks against lefties.

by Testy1212 on Jul 21, 2005 8:00 PM PDT reply actions

why is witasik still pitching?

by alarsuel on Jul 21, 2005 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

Rincon warming in the pen...

No me gusto

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

oh god

not ricardo

by AsFanInIowa on Jul 21, 2005 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions

6 outs before a run allowed

We can do this.

We have done this.

by Ray in Chicago on Jul 21, 2005 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

Yankees announcers said

that Giambi is back to playing the same way he was in Oakland

by SanTropez on Jul 21, 2005 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

dellucci 3-5, young 2-2 against witasick

by alarsuel on Jul 21, 2005 8:01 PM PDT reply actions

duke

According to the game notes he has a sore back. He may not be available.

Rock and roll around my head like a 6 string belief

by andeux on Jul 21, 2005 8:02 PM PDT reply actions

no!

:(

by Sharon on Jul 21, 2005 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I hope he doesn't need a backetomy

I'm easily distracted by those AVP advertisements

by franks a lot on Jul 21, 2005 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Please Macha

Don't bring in Rincon. Don't do this.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 8:02 PM PDT reply actions

1 down

by Squeaky on Jul 21, 2005 8:02 PM PDT reply actions

It's that easy, is it?

by ArakSOT on Jul 21, 2005 8:02 PM PDT reply actions

who's on third?

anyone know?

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

No, Who's on First

What's on Second? Or, did I get that backwards? ;-)

Scutaro's manning 3B.

by sfodoug on Jul 21, 2005 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah..yeah...

but I'm serious...I want to know!

by FireballerHARDEN on Jul 21, 2005 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Sore back??

That's terrible news. The last time that happened he was out for a quite a few games.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 21, 2005 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

Rincon for Teixera?

by Testy1212 on Jul 21, 2005 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

Witasick! (clap clap)

by tblazrdude on Jul 21, 2005 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

Rincon

They must be saving rincon for Blalock since that worked out so well last time.

Rock and roll around my head like a 6 string belief

by andeux on Jul 21, 2005 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

Rincon probably comes in to face Teixiera

by SanTropez on Jul 21, 2005 8:03 PM PDT reply actions

chokes

Ricky Rincon??? NOooooooooooo

"Don't try to strike everybody out. Strikeouts are boring. Besides that, they're fascist. Throw some groundballs - it's more democratic." - Crash Davis

by JLaff on Jul 21, 2005 8:03 PM PDT reply actions