Open Thread: Game 99 - A's vs. Indians (cont.)

Already thinking about

wednesday, eh>?

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 25, 2005 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

I <3 the A's

by Squeaky on Jul 25, 2005 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

i think it's

float, not load... but i might have heard it wrong...

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 25, 2005 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

I thought it was

...load the ice cream. float the ice cream...

I think they say it twice

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 25, 2005 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions

You know, I've actually rewound it on TiVo

and I could never understand what the heck they were saying there.

It sounds like load when Wash says it...

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 25, 2005 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm hoping

Keiichi gives up 4 in the 8th and 5 in the 9th, and picks up the save.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 25, 2005 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

can't pitch yourself into a save...

Dotel has tried, so I know...

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 25, 2005 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Don't say things like that, you know that whole...

getting what you asked for sorta thing...

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jul 25, 2005 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Yabu gets a save because he pitched 3

Street is a friggin physical marvel... -Mychael Urban

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 25, 2005 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Load? No, man, float... trust me listen to Wash,..

He'll make you better... ;-)

Go Oakland Invaders!

by OaklandInvader on Jul 25, 2005 9:38 PM PDT reply actions

HE will get a save anyway

Nico, 3 innings

by theblackpearl on Jul 25, 2005 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

That's my point--

Enter a game with a 10-run lead, go 3 innings, give up 9 runs...You really saved that one, boy.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 25, 2005 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Macha would not live that long

Everyone on this board would stampede the Coliseum if he let it get that close

by theblackpearl on Jul 25, 2005 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

You have to be 'effective'

in that 3 inning save situation. If he gave up 8 they wouldn't give it to him.

by southofcruiseamerica on Jul 25, 2005 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions

BTW,

I think it's more 13-3 ish, no?

Nico

by Nico on Jul 25, 2005 9:39 PM PDT reply actions

psst...

<whisper>
dont correct the boss...
</whisper>

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 25, 2005 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh c'mon,

what's Belz gonna do, ban m--

--

??

--

Nico

by Nico on Jul 25, 2005 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

In my fantasy world

Kielty caught that home run and didn't jump too early.

I missed that third run because I was making my sick wife tea with honey in it.

D'oh!!!

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 25, 2005 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

oh no!

I hope she feels better soon!!

Now I know why the A's needed to score so many runs tonight - so you didn't have to be glued to the TV!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 25, 2005 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

It some sort of nasty chest cold

her throat has been killing her for two days.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 25, 2005 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

best wishes to Mrs. Blez

tea with honey is tasty, by the way...

yea, i'm a guy, i like tea with honey, i'll admit it...

now i have to go burn a carcass over flames. with no shirt. while shooting at things. and watching a movie with explosions. and boobies. um... and other manly things...

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 25, 2005 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

That's one of the funniest comments

I've EVER read on AN. Thanks!

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 25, 2005 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

wow...

i can hope for no higher praise... thanks.

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 25, 2005 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

It cheered Mrs. Blez up too

I read it out loud to her.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jul 25, 2005 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions

yea!

mission accomplished!

glad to help :)

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 25, 2005 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 25, 2005 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

wait...

don't we always correct Nico when he's gotten something wrong??

Not that Nico is ever wrong...no, um, I didn't imply that....

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 25, 2005 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

If you want a challenge,

try to notice when I actually get something right.

Nico

by Nico on Jul 25, 2005 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions

gosh.

i'll go make myself a root beer float.

wednesday.. can't go. damn SAT classes.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 25, 2005 9:40 PM PDT reply actions

what's the deal with floats on WED?

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

by capper3 on Jul 25, 2005 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Thinking about going if I have enough $$.

I took a couple of vacation days so I could see some games. Gotta see at least two games live.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Jul 25, 2005 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, it's 13-3, but who's counting?

Through 7 the Indians have thrown 166 pitches, only 70 by the starter. That's the way to wear down the pen in game 1!

by CrunchyFrog83 on Jul 25, 2005 9:41 PM PDT reply actions

Free pralines

for everyone--lovingly coated with lark's vomit!

Nico

by Nico on Jul 25, 2005 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

BTW,

in case my comment seemed TOTALLY random, it was a tribute to the user name "crunchyfrog".

Nico

by Nico on Jul 25, 2005 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

thank you for the clarification

but I think I'm still confused...

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 25, 2005 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, and nico, your welcome is appreciated

Just be careful for the spring surprise...

by CrunchyFrog83 on Jul 25, 2005 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions

CrunchyFrog?!?!?

Did you post your explaination in the AN User Name diary?!

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

by baseballgirl on Jul 25, 2005 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Well, if we took the bones out, it wouldn't be

very crunchy would it?

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Jul 25, 2005 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Cleary, no explanation necessary

Thanks for showing us the light, kent1

by CrunchyFrog83 on Jul 25, 2005 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

One of my favorite MP bits.

Spent way too much of my youth memorizing "Pet Shop", "Flying Sheep", etc.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Jul 25, 2005 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

If you're still scratching your head...

Try googling "Whizzo Chocolates"

by CrunchyFrog83 on Jul 25, 2005 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

This guy is 0-7 career

Give em a hit Yabu!

by eamb on Jul 25, 2005 9:41 PM PDT reply actions

0-8

by eamb on Jul 25, 2005 9:42 PM PDT reply actions

not career, only this year

HE has played in the past 3 years

by theblackpearl on Jul 25, 2005 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

Oh whoops

Thanks for the correction, I no longer feel bad for the guy.

by eamb on Jul 25, 2005 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

an A's rally monkey?

That's just wrong...

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 25, 2005 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

2 down one to go

by Donner on Jul 25, 2005 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

Why do the A's...

sell Rally Monkes at the Mac???????? Thats really starting to bother me.

by KMoAsFan on Jul 25, 2005 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

i want to win by more than 10

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

by xbhaskarx on Jul 25, 2005 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

YABU!!!!

by Donner on Jul 25, 2005 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

An Oakland A's

Rally Monkey.

More like Anti-Rally.

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 25, 2005 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

well..it IS working

I don't care what they use these days, as long as they keep winning.

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

by baseballgirl on Jul 25, 2005 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe the can sell a rally poacher?

by KMoAsFan on Jul 25, 2005 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions

if we don't score any runs this inning

I blame the damn rally monkey

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 25, 2005 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

"Awkward" swing by Swisher

Yeah, there's a couple of other words I would have used. ;)

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

by baseballgirl on Jul 25, 2005 9:46 PM PDT reply actions

K-Swish

by KMoAsFan on Jul 25, 2005 9:47 PM PDT reply actions

I think to clarify:

A save may be awarded when a pitcher completes three innings of relief and finishes the game, regardless of the score.

Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jul 25, 2005 9:47 PM PDT reply actions

regardless of the score

I'm assuming though that said pitcher must be on the winning team, right? ;)

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 25, 2005 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions

That seems reasonable.

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

by baseballgirl on Jul 25, 2005 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

You got me!

Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jul 25, 2005 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Anyone ever

sat in the "Diamond Level" seating?

The seats right behind home plate?

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 25, 2005 9:47 PM PDT reply actions

wow...

I come home and its 13-3. Incredible. The Tribe doesnt stand a chance.

"Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." ~Ted Williams

by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 25, 2005 9:48 PM PDT reply actions

The 3 A's rookies are doing so well

They may steal votes from each other, and none of them will win ROY.

by theblackpearl on Jul 25, 2005 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

yup.

totally agreed on that.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 25, 2005 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

how did kendall NOT get hit by that pitch?

it was way more inside than half the balls that have hit that elbow pad this year

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

by xbhaskarx on Jul 25, 2005 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

because we're up 10.

duh.

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 25, 2005 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Giants Closer

Does anybody know who is next on the depth chart for the Giants behind Tyler Walker?

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

by capper3 on Jul 25, 2005 9:49 PM PDT reply actions

La'

Troy

by eamb on Jul 25, 2005 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

for fantasy baseball, eh?

jeff fassero, maybe?

let's go oakland [clapclap clapclapclap]

the a's fan lj community.

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 25, 2005 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah, i really need saves so I figure

whoever is behind Walker is due to get some chances.

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

by capper3 on Jul 25, 2005 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

but to get a save

the team has to be winning...

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 25, 2005 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

yea,

but the gnats have to win to get saves... kind of a problem...

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 25, 2005 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

but...but... Barry will be back!!

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

by xbhaskarx on Jul 25, 2005 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Ya think? I don't think so. Barry's done.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Jul 25, 2005 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

I love this

I love how Oakland hitters are working the count having good ABs even deep into a blowout win.

Fearing Mecir since 2000.

by salb918 on Jul 25, 2005 9:50 PM PDT reply actions

wear that bullpen OUT!

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

by xbhaskarx on Jul 25, 2005 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Seriously, though...

...Melhuse anyone? Not replacing Kendall, but SOMEONE?

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

by baseballgirl on Jul 25, 2005 9:50 PM PDT reply actions

Maybe Kendall convinced Macha to stay...

in to try and get his avg closer to .300?

by KMoAsFan on Jul 25, 2005 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Out of curiousity...

...does anyone NOT know that Wednesday is Root Beer Float Day?

I swear, deaf people in Antartica with no TV know by now.

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

by baseballgirl on Jul 25, 2005 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

You never know

at the same time, you might forget it's also Double Play Wednesdays $2 View Level Ticket and $1 hot dogs.

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 25, 2005 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Hmmm...

I'm not deaf, nor do I live in Antartica, but I did not know about Root Beer Float Day!

by As fan in the NW on Jul 25, 2005 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh Yabu

sigh.

Enough already.

by nycfan @ Athletics Nation on Jul 25, 2005 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

Chavez would have had that

Seems like ginter didn't stretch out his arm. it was hit hard but reachable.

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 25, 2005 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

Three words

Blake
Boone
Dubois

by eamb on Jul 25, 2005 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

Chavy could have gotten that....

by paige20 on Jul 25, 2005 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

not even a double digit win? :-(

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

by xbhaskarx on Jul 25, 2005 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

Ahhh!!!

Yabu lets a run score

by Donner on Jul 25, 2005 9:55 PM PDT reply actions

Come on Yabu...

you look like 2003/4 Zito.

by KMoAsFan on Jul 25, 2005 9:55 PM PDT reply actions

Yabu doesn't

want to throw 4 pitches to get the walk.

He's obviously setting up the double play.

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 25, 2005 9:55 PM PDT reply actions

Yabu

just flat out beaned a guy. Poor yabu

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 25, 2005 9:55 PM PDT reply actions

Not again

by paige20 on Jul 25, 2005 9:55 PM PDT reply actions

They're about to

Drop it Like it's HOT

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 25, 2005 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

What happened to his original translator?

That guy sure was goofy running around the field in an A's sweat suit during batting practice. Maybe him leaving started Yabu's downfall.

by KMoAsFan on Jul 25, 2005 9:57 PM PDT reply actions

he fired andy painter

wanted a translator who knew more about baseball as i recall

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jul 25, 2005 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

No Bottom of the 9th

I can't help but think somebody on the A's gets pegged in the 1st inning tomorrow. Chavy?

by louismg on Jul 25, 2005 9:57 PM PDT reply actions

A's WIN!!!

Yabu with the save!!! yeahhh!!!

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 25, 2005 9:57 PM PDT reply actions

Game over. Damn. This is fun.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Jul 25, 2005 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

WILD CARD!

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

by xbhaskarx on Jul 25, 2005 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Does the Indians

do the Tomahawk Chop too?

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 25, 2005 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

Ch-ching

Ce-le-brate Yabu cmon!

by CrunchyFrog83 on Jul 25, 2005 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

I LOVE Harden's sweatshirt!!!

OH yeah, A's WIN!!!!! AGAIN!!!

ZITO IS OVER .500!

What's not to love!?!?!

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

by baseballgirl on Jul 25, 2005 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

FIRE MACHA AND HUDGENS AND TRADE...

KOTSAY!

by KMoAsFan on Jul 25, 2005 9:58 PM PDT reply actions

CELEBRATE BABY!!!

Ahhhh, it is so awesome being an A's fan right now!!!

"Baseball is the only field of endeavor where a man can succeed three times out of ten and be considered a good performer." ~Ted Williams

by ZeroIndulgence on Jul 25, 2005 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

I'd like to point out...

that Dan Johnson went 3-3 with 2 walks and 2 RBIs, and has a BA now of .301

when will anyone outside of AN and the A's acknowledge that he's playing really well?

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 25, 2005 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

And Ellis cross the .300 barrier also!

For all you groupies looking to get pregnant by an NBA player, good news. Shawn Kemp is planning a comeback-Jim Rome

by gatling on Jul 25, 2005 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Of course not.

We won't get any love. If we make the playoffs, we'll be a "surprise" team. Feh.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Jul 25, 2005 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm proud

of being an A's fan in NE!!

by paige20 on Jul 25, 2005 10:00 PM PDT reply actions

Nebraska...

represent!

</ghetto slang>

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 25, 2005 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Yabu...

looked a little rusty...
I guess that's what happens when you don't see any playingtime...

Anyways...
Go A's! Woo!

Ganbatte Akiramenaide Oakland! Good luck and keep trying!

by ConditionOakland on Jul 25, 2005 10:00 PM PDT reply actions

DJ should start against lefties

AND EVERYONE ELSE!

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

by baseballgirl on Jul 25, 2005 10:00 PM PDT reply actions

Dan Johnson is a FUNNY man!

Snicker. He's cracking me up!

Plus, he thinks he rocks and should play every day. I agree with him!

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

by baseballgirl on Jul 25, 2005 10:01 PM PDT reply actions

You know?

We know DJ.
We know.

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 25, 2005 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions

yea, he's great.

he just said he didn't feel like he was in the game while he was the DH... so I guess he decided to just get on base 5 times to make up for it...

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 25, 2005 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions

DJ is hilarious

He was always cool when he was here in Sac, too! Love DJ.

Street is a friggin physical marvel... -Mychael Urban

by rookieoftheyear on Jul 25, 2005 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions

DJ is kinda adorable.

Especially that average. Man. His Byrnes/Hatty resemblence still freaks me out, though.

"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 25, 2005 10:02 PM PDT reply actions

Open question...

Who is going on Wednesday?

I'll do the seating map if you all think it would be a good idea. Me and Brian (my co-editor and Giants fan... FOR NOW) will be going, getting the $2 seats.

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 25, 2005 10:02 PM PDT reply actions

Don't they make

the Upper Reserved a "State of General Admission" on $2 days?

http://www.myspace.com/glorysv

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 25, 2005 10:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Hahah, Johnson's shaking during the interview.

This guy is awesome. Does anyone know he even exists? Thank goodness Durazo isn't coming back to take at bats away from him.

by KMoAsFan on Jul 25, 2005 10:02 PM PDT reply actions

I'm too lazy to wait...

MLB.com standings won't refresh right now. So we're 5.0 games behind Anaheim and 1 game up of Minnesota in the Wild Card?

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 25, 2005 10:04 PM PDT reply actions

.5 on the Twinkes...

if my math is right...

--Nebraska--

by Ryan Armbrust on Jul 25, 2005 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions

.5

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

by xbhaskarx on Jul 25, 2005 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Just saw the graphic

thanks

"I never threw an illegal pitch. The trouble is, once in a while I would toss one that ain't never been seen by this generation." - Satchel Paige

by JLaff on Jul 25, 2005 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions

God I love my A's, even if they are behind, i have faith they can come back, when Zito or Harden take the mound, youd have trouble convincing me that anyone else would have the advantage, whether it be santana, or the big unit, this team is just flat out, exciting to watch, Keep it rollin guys, GO A's from down in Tallahassee Florida!!!

by FinalDawn34 on Jul 25, 2005 10:05 PM PDT reply actions

What did DJ say?

I was at the gym and missed it, they figure the patrons would rather watch CNN than sports...

by Dog Days on Jul 25, 2005 10:08 PM PDT reply actions

Kotsay's day off

Does anyone know why Kotsay had a day off? Other than he was due one, I found this tidbit of info:

Kotsay out: Evidently the Dallas Mavericks' team jet is not quite a spa with wings.

The A's returned from their four-game set in Texas on Mark Cuban's luxury plane, and Mark Kotsay fell asleep during the flight.

Unfortunately, he napped in an awkward position and woke up with a sore back that was stiff enough to keep him out of the starting lineup Monday.

Darn you cuban!!

Change is for the better. For both the A's and in life.

by WhiteElephantGuy on Jul 25, 2005 10:09 PM PDT reply actions

I Never Recommend

...falling asleep in those airplane bathrooms. They're so small! Ditto for passing out while hiding in those bins where they store the food carts. Don't try that, lemme tell you! And finally, please do not under any circumstances try to fall asleep in the wheel wells--sheesh, I woke up once with not only my back hurting but with a terrifying view of the runway at Sydney, Australia, hurtling below me at 170MPH.

by Dan_Honolulu on Jul 25, 2005 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Yabu!

You know Yabu only has 26 relief appearances, but 42.2 innings. Only Street and Duchscherer have pitched more innings. Definitely a long relief specialist I guess. I wonder if he has had more value than we give him credit for. He is an inning eater and when the rest of the bullpen needs a rest you go to Yabu.

by Donner on Jul 25, 2005 10:10 PM PDT reply actions