GOG #34: ALDS - - A's vs. Twinkies

by AsGirl on Oct 1, 2006 4:40 PM PDT

GOG #34: A's vs. Twins

Series outcome (Please specify exactly):
Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB:
Athletic to have the most success against Santana:
Twins IF to have the best series:
Athletic with the most hits:
Runs scored in the lowest scoring game:
Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv:
Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K:
Which two teams make it to the NLCS?
Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series:
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who?
Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series?
Extra innings in any game?
Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer?
Better series -- Loaiza or Haren?

Please note: If I ask you to name a player, please name only ONE player. Otherwise, I won't be able to give full credit.

Scoring reminder: Up to 3 points for open-ended questions (#1-7). Up to 4 points for questions #8 &9 (2 points for each part). Up to 3 points for question #10. In questions 11-15, +1 for a correct answer and -1 for an incorrect answer.

Deadline is game time on Tuesday.

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

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No Brainer

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): A's 3-1
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 7/10/4
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Mark Ellis
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Nick Punto
5. Athletic with the most hits: Nick Swisher
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 3
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 3/2/3
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7/4
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Dodgers/Padres Hotel California
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankees 3-2
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Frank Thomas
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13. Extra innings in any game? No
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Cuddyer
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Loaiza

It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Oct 1, 2006 5:00 PM PDT reply actions

I'm expecting big things from you, Milton

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): A's 3-2
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 11/5/3
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Bradley
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
5. Athletic with the most hits: Bradley
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 2/1/2
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7/7
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Mets and Dodgers
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankees 3-0
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Bradley
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13. Extra innings in any game? Yes
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Loaiza

When the lights...go down...in the city...

by senork on Oct 1, 2006 5:09 PM PDT reply actions

Mets and Dodgers

play each other in the first round, no? Impossible for them to meet up in NLCS.

by sienna on Oct 1, 2006 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks sienna

I wasn't thinking things through (and I hardly pay attention to the NL anyway)

Revised answers:

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): A's 3-2
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 11/5/3
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Bradley
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
5. Athletic with the most hits: Bradley
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 2/1/2
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7/7
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Mets and Padres
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankees 3-0
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Bradley
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13. Extra innings in any game? Yes
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Loaiza

When the lights...go down...in the city...

by senork on Oct 1, 2006 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Bye-bye postseason... again

Series outcome (Please specify exactly):
A's lose in 5... again
Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB:
4/3/4
Athletic to have the most success against Santana:
Kendall
Twins IF to have the best series:
Morneau
Athletic with the most hits:
Kendall
Runs scored in the lowest scoring game:
3
Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv:
2/0/2
Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K:
7/9
Which two teams make it to the NLCS?
Padres/Mets
Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series:
Yanks in 4
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who?
Y, Morneau
Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series?
No, but Twins win both Santana games
Extra innings in any game?
No
Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer?
Morneau
Better series -- Loaiza or Haren?
Haren

"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton

by vignette17 on Oct 1, 2006 5:12 PM PDT reply actions

My pics

1. Series outcome 3-1 Twins
2. Big Hurt's series -- 2/5/5:
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Bobby Kielty
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Luis Castillo
5. Athletic with the most hits: Bobby Kielty
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 2
7. Street's series -- 1/0/1:
8. Santana in Game 1 -- 7/14:
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Dodgers, Padres
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankee Sweep
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Justin Morneau
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? Yes
13. Extra innings in any game? No
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Haren

Lets go Oakland! Check out my blog:http://sportsrus33.blogspot.com/

by bballfanr33 on Oct 1, 2006 5:14 PM PDT reply actions

My honest opinions, even if they suck

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): Twins win 3-1
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 3/1/3
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Ellis
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
5. Athletic with the most hits: Bradley
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 2/2/1
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7/0
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Dodgers/Padres
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yanks win 3-1
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Cuddyer
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13. Extra innings in any game? No
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Cuddyer
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Haren

by Philip Christy on Oct 1, 2006 5:40 PM PDT reply actions

Munchin on Twinkies

Series outcome: A's 3-2
Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 4/3/2
Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Thomas
Twins IF to have the best series: Punto
Athletic with the most hits: Payton
Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 3/0/3
Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 6/6
Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Padres/Mets
Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yanks win
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Swish
Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
Extra innings in any game? No
Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Haren

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Oct 1, 2006 5:52 PM PDT reply actions

OK--- here goes

A's lose in 5
5 hits; 4 RBI; 6 BB
Bradley
Punto
Ellis
5
2 appearances; 1 ER; 1 save
7 1/3; 8 Ks
LA-SD
Yanks sweep
Swish and Hunter
santana (alas)
Game Three (because I'm going)
Cuddyer
Loaiza

by casey at the bat on Oct 1, 2006 5:54 PM PDT reply actions

These are sure to win.

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): A's 3-1
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 7/5/3
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Frank
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
5. Athletic with the most hits: Swisher
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 5
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 2/1/2
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7.2/6
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Dodgers and Mets
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankees sweep
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? Yes If so, who? Frank
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13. Extra innings in any game? No
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Loaiza

Certum est quod certum reddi potest.

by oblique on Oct 1, 2006 6:00 PM PDT reply actions

psst...

the Dodgers are playing the Mets in the first round.

"I guess more players lick themselves than are ever licked by an opposing team." ~ Connie Mack

by Flyin As on Oct 1, 2006 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Like I said, sure to win!

Let's see, the series will be split, Antonio Perez will do best against Santana, and the World Series MVP will be Gagne -- GREG Gagne.

Thanks for that, F'n A's :-)

I hereby modify my answer to Mets and Padres :-)

Certum est quod certum reddi potest.

by oblique on Oct 2, 2006 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions

Hmmmmm...

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): A's 3-2
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 5/4/3
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Frank Thomas
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
5. Athletic with the most hits: Kotsay
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 6
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 3/1/2
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7/6
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Mets/Padres
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankees 3-1
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? Yes If so, who? Yes, Frank Thomas
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13. Extra innings in any game? Yes
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Loaiza

"You're my Sandy Bandaid ♥"

by Kimberly on Oct 1, 2006 6:16 PM PDT reply actions

my first GOG- Let's go A's!!

GOG #34: A's vs. Twins

Oakland Athletics of Oakland over MIN 3-1
7/5/4
Frank Thomas or simply "Hurt"
Justin Morneau
Milton Bradley or "Attitude"
3
3/1/2
7.1 IP, 8 K's
The Real LA vs. STL
Yanks 3, Det 1
Frank Thomas
Barry Zito- 2 wins
Yep
Cuddyer <pukes, dies>
Haren

"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Oct 1, 2006 6:32 PM PDT reply actions

Are they havin' twinkies at the rally tomorrow?

Series outcome (Please specify exactly): OAK 3-2
Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 6/4/5
Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Bradley
Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
Athletic with the most hits: Thomas
Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 6
Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 3/2/2
Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7.2/9
Which two teams make it to the NLCS? LA & SD
Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: NYY 3-1
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Thomas
Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? Yes
Extra innings in any game? Yes
Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Cuddyer
Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Haren

"I guess more players lick themselves than are ever licked by an opposing team." ~ Connie Mack

by Flyin As on Oct 1, 2006 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

Not expecting to win this

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): Twins win 3-2
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 5/4/1
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Milton Bradley
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
5. Athletic with the most hits: Milton Bradley
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 3
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 2/2/0
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 8/8
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Padres and Dodgers
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankees win 3-1
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Morneau
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? Yes
13. Extra innings in any game? No
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Loaiza

Chicks dig Moneyball.

by Kelly on Oct 1, 2006 6:46 PM PDT reply actions

Playoffs are the best time to start!

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): A's 3-2
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 4/3/5
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Bradley
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
5. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 3
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 3/1/1
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 6/3
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Mets, Padres
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yakees, 3-0
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? No
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13. Extra innings in any game? No
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Loaiza

"I think he'll fit right in with our team concept" "That reminds me, I was going to ask you. What exactly *is* our team concept?"

by EglAthltcsFan @ Athletics Nation on Oct 1, 2006 6:49 PM PDT reply actions

Playoffs

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): A's 3-2
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 5/5/5
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Chavez
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
5. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 2/1/1
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7/7
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Mets, Padres
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankees 3-2
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Thomas
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13. Extra innings in any game? No
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Haren

by kinselofant on Oct 1, 2006 7:09 PM PDT reply actions

Read 'em and weep

Series outcome (Please specify exactly): Twins sweep
Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 2/1/5
Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Swisher
Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
Athletic with the most hits: Bradley
Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 1//1/0
Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7/9
Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Cards vs. Dodgers
Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankees win in 4
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? yes, swisher
Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? no
Extra innings in any game? no
Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Cuddyer
Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Haren

Live forever or die trying.

by oaklandpete on Oct 1, 2006 7:24 PM PDT reply actions

Now that others have joined the

"notheycan't" parade, time for a switcheroo:

1. Series outcome: A's 3 - Twins 2
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 6/4/3
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Bradley
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Punto
5. Athletic with the most hits: Hurt
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 4/2/2
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 8/9
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Mets, Pads
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yanks 3 - Pathetic Detroit 1
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Hunter
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13. Extra innings in any game? No
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Haren

"so... I'll take that as 'none of your business'" ~ ArakSOT

by eamb on Oct 1, 2006 7:30 PM PDT reply actions

A's/Twins

Series outcome: A's 3-1
Big Hurt: 5/5/5
Most success against Santana: Kendall
Twins IF with best series: Morneau
Athletic with most hits: Kendall
Runs in lowest scoring game: 3
Street's series: 2/3/1
Santana in game 1: 6/6
Which two teams make it to NLCS? Mets/Padres
Yankees/Tigers: Yanks 3-Tigers 1
Does a player hit more than 1 Hr? No
Pitcher with two wins? No
Extra innings? No
Hurts A's more? Morneau
Better series-Loaiza or Haren? Haren

by yblood2hof on Oct 1, 2006 7:59 PM PDT reply actions

Go for ALDS success!

Series outcome (Please specify exactly):3-0 A's

Big Hurt's series -- 6H/4RBI/3BB

Athletic to have the most success against Santana:Thomas

Twins IF to have the best series:Morneau

Athletic with the most hits:Kendall

Runs scored in the lowest scoring game:3

Street's series -- 2/2ER/1Sv

Santana in Game 1 -- 7IP/6K

Which two teams make it to the NLCS?Dodgers + Mets

Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series:Tigers 3-2

Does a player hit more than 1 HR?yes, Thomas

Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? no

Extra innings in any game?yes

Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau

Better series --Haren

by lerei on Oct 1, 2006 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

No idea how I did last week

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): Twins 3, Athletics 0
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 1/0/5
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Kielty
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Punto
5. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 3
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 2/1/0
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 8/11
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Mets, Padres
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Tigers 3, Yankees 1
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Morneau
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13. Extra innings in any game? Yes, Game 3
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? I guess Loaiza since Haren won't get to pitch. But Loaiza will lose. I'm not sure which is better.

by WaddellCanseco on Oct 1, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

On We GO!

A'sGirl, do you mean the deadline is TUES (not Mon)?
Thanks again for doing this game all these long weeks!

Series outcome (Please specify exactly): A's win 3, Twins 1
Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 6/2/2
Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Bradley
Twins IF to have the best series: Mauer
Athletic with the most hits: Swisher
Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 6
Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 3/3/1
Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7/5
Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Dodgers, Padres
Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankees win 3, Tigers 1
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Frank, Cuddyer
Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
Extra innings in any game? Yes
Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Cuddyer
Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Haren

"Maybe if I lay here in the dirt, nobody will notice I've forgotten how to hit" ~Crosby in ANtics

by streetfan on Oct 1, 2006 11:16 PM PDT reply actions

Yes, I meant TUESDAY.

Thanks for pointing it out. :)

by AsGirl on Oct 2, 2006 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions

Correction:

Does a player hit more than 1 HR? Only Frank THOMAS
(delete Cuddyer)

"Maybe if I lay here in the dirt, nobody will notice I've forgotten how to hit" ~Crosby in ANtics

by streetfan on Oct 1, 2006 11:20 PM PDT reply actions

A's will crush the Twins

Series outcome (Please specify exactly):A's 3-1
Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 4/4/4
Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Bradley
Twins IF to have the best series: Punto
Athletic with the most hits: Ellis
Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 3
Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 3/0/2
Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 8/7
Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Padres and Dodgers
Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Ny 3-0
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? No
Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
Extra innings in any game? yes
Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Loaiza

by mikeA on Oct 2, 2006 12:41 AM PDT reply actions

GO A'S I'LL BE AT GAMES 3 AND 4

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): A's 3-1
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 6/4/3
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Bradley
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
5. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 3
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 3/2/2
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7 1/3/11
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Cards and Dodgers
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Tigers 3-2
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Frankie T
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13. Extra innings in any game? Yes
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Cuddyer
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Danny Boy

RIP MAC DRE, BILL KING, AND 2006 FIELD

by jme on Oct 2, 2006 12:47 AM PDT reply actions

Pains me to say...

# Series outcome (Please specify exactly): Twins, 3-1
# Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 4/3/5
# Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Kendall
# Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
# Athletic with the most hits: Bradley
# Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 3
# Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 2/3/1
# Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K:
# Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Mets and Padres
# Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: 3-1 Yanks
# Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Morneau
# Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? Yes
# Extra innings in any game? Yes
# Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
# Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Haren

"It's time to blow this team up." - Oaktoon, July 2006

by Ozzz on Oct 2, 2006 10:44 AM PDT reply actions

AAAHHHH!!!

Series outcome (Please specify exactly): Twins win 3-1
Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 4/3/3
Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Swisher
Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau*
Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 3/2/1
Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7.1/8
Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Mets/Cards
Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yanks win series 3-1
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Morneau
Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
Extra innings in any game? No
Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? E.Lo

by AsGirl on Oct 2, 2006 11:28 AM PDT reply actions

Been a while since I GoGged...

Series outcome (Please specify exactly): Twins sweep =(
Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 1/0/6
Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Milton Bradley
Twins IF to have the best series: Mauer
Athletic with the most hits: Milton Bradley
Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 1
Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 0/0/0
Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 8/11
Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Mets/Cards
Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankees 3-0
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Cuddyer
Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
Extra innings in any game? No
Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Cuddyer
Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Haren

"And Guardado deals. It's a drive to left field deep. Jones going back. Looking up! It is GONE! IT'S GONE! TEJADA WINS IT! DO YOU BELIEVE IT! 18 WINS IN A ROW!"

by Plunkage @ Athletics Nation on Oct 2, 2006 11:57 AM PDT reply actions

Gotta do this fast

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): A's in 4
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 5/4/1
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Thomas
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
5. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 3/1/3
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 8/8
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Mets and Padres
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yanks in 3
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who?: Mr. Thomas
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series?: no
13. Extra innings in any game?: no
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer?: Morneau
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren?: Haren

A's 2006 record when I attend: 13-8

by peanut gallery on Oct 2, 2006 5:16 PM PDT reply actions

A's have a better chance at winning this series

than I do of winning this GOG. :)

Series outcome (Please specify exactly): Twins, 3-2
Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 6/4/3
Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Thomas
Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
Athletic with the most hits: Chavez
Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: Six
Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 2/1/1
Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7/7
Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Dodgers, Padres
Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankees in 4
Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Swisher
Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? Yes
Extra innings in any game? No
Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Cuddyer
Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Loaiza

Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Oct 2, 2006 7:19 PM PDT reply actions

Been waiting three years for this

1. Series outcome (Please specify exactly): A's in 4
2. Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 6/3/3
3. Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Thomas
4. Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
5. Athletic with the most hits: Kendall
6. Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 4
7. Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 2/0/1
8. Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7/9
9. Which two teams make it to the NLCS? Mets, Padres
10. Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: Yankees in 4
11. Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Yes, Morneau
12. Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13. Extra innings in any game? Yes
14. Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
15. Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Loaiza

by natebball on Oct 2, 2006 11:35 PM PDT reply actions

GOG doesn't play blackjack with the universe

GOG #34: A's vs. Twins
1.    Series outcome (Please specify exactly):A's 3-1
2.    Big Hurt's series -- H/RBI/BB: 5/4/3
3.    Athletic to have the most success against Santana: Ellis
4.    Twins IF to have the best series: Morneau
5.    Athletic with the most hits: Bradley
6.    Runs scored in the lowest scoring game: 2
7.    Street's series -- Appearances/ER/Sv: 3/2/2
8.    Santana in Game 1 -- IP/K: 7/6
9.    Which two teams make it to the NLCS? SD, LA
10.    Outcome of the Yankees/Tigers series: NYY 3-1
11.    Does a player hit more than 1 HR? If so, who? Big Hurt
12.    Does a pitcher get two or more wins in the series? No
13.    Extra innings in any game? No
14.    Who hurts the A's more -- Morneau or Cuddyer? Morneau
15.    Better series -- Loaiza or Haren? Haren

The Green and Golden Road to Unlimited Devotion

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Oct 3, 2006 8:14 AM PDT reply actions