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Great Bounce Back

What a great game. Sans the fact I had to watch the first couple innings on The World Wide Leader and listen to Joe Morgan. I haven't been as excited during a game for a while. I guess that is a good thing since the A's seem to be involved in many blowouts (most on the other end than Tuesday's debacle).
All Morgan could talk about was how Dan Johnson has to be able to hit the curveball now that he is seeing stuff that bends. It looked to me like he was waiting out the breaking balls for a fast ball. He looks like T Long watching curveballs drop right down the middle. I think he will be fine though.
Does Swish think he is Kevin Millar with that Fu? That might have flown with the A's a couple of years ago but he needs to lose the mop and the stache now. Ronnie Mac is the only one that can get away with the look.
Who else was on their feet for Payton's trip? When the ball was bobbled I was screaming "Take three! Take three!" I was worried when Kielty didn't get the run in with the infield in. But it was all good in the hood.
I had a feeling after Molina made that nice/lucky backhand stop on the pitch in the dirt that there was going to be another chance to score with putting a bat on the ball.
I love Street's confidence after giving up the long one to Finley. Not shaken at all! Just get the guys he needs to.
I love the up and in work to Vlad. He did not look comfortable all night after the first pitch from Zito.
Let's get a another good win Thursday and head into the weekend in first!

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BOOYAH!!
Go get 'em

Kentucky!!

Kiko Streetscherer...is where it ends!!!

by jrwolf on Aug 11, 2005 10:08 AM PDT reply actions  

Last night's victory was a real thrill
I also appreciate the fact that we are in a position to be able to watch from day one in their careers the emergence of future A's superstars.  Two years ago Rich Harden came on the scene.  Last year we witnessed the beginning of Bobby Crosby's career.  This year we get to see Huston Street, Dan Johnson and Nick Swisher.  If he stays healthy, who knows how many saves Huston Street will have, given that he's starting out as a closer from day one.  What an exciting time to be an A's fan.
Beauty may only be skin deep, but ugly goes all the way to the bone.

by bigfanjohn on Aug 11, 2005 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions  

Great Victory for the A's
I agree that Huston showed his maturity and confidence after giving up the long ball.  He seemed to be pissed when he faced the next two batters he showed a little emotion and reared back and let the ball fly getting those two strikeouts :P great to see from him.
hookem street

by hookem street on Aug 11, 2005 1:32 PM PDT reply actions  

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