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Open Playoff Thread: Game 1 - A's at Minnesota (cont.)

Tyler_at_maya_school_tiny by Tyler Bleszinski on in News Comment 434 comments

A's still up 2-0 going to the seventh.  Zito just got out of his first jam.  If I'm Macha, I start up the bullpen very soon.  Yes, Zito has been great, but you HAVE to win this game now that you're into the seventh with the lead against Santana.

LET'S GO OAK-LAND!!!!!!!!

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let's go big frank
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 3, 2006 11:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whoa, that was close...
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 3, 2006 11:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

New thread MOJO!
I miss Bill King :(

by gojohn10 on Oct 3, 2006 11:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Eric -- what Mauer tried to do? Do it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 3, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

come on chavy
you can do it please. kots got his

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

frank slid into second
that's playoff baseball, baby!
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 3, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

come on Chavvy
I miss Bill King :(

by gojohn10 on Oct 3, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG!
No GIDP?

Even with Thomas @ 2nd?!

by Zonis on Oct 3, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

always scary to see
frank slide
Ray Fosse > Joe Morgan

by istylez on Oct 3, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

especially for the 2nd baseman ;-)
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Oct 3, 2006 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sweeet
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They've DEFINITELY taken the 00-03 A's pills.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL
What a crazy inning for Frank.
"You're my Sandy Bandaid ♥"

by Kimberly on Oct 3, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vince sez
"a HUGE error" on Bartlett

guaranteed DP there

1972...1973...1974...1989...2006

by emperor nobody on Oct 3, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Brilliant analysis by Joe Morgan
Frank Thomas's main asset to this team is hitting, not baserunning.

Really, Joe?  

Of course things were so different with the ChiSox earlier in his career.

"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pinch run?
The 2006 Oakland A's: Ridin' with the King

by tblazrdude on Oct 3, 2006 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

VERY tempting, but too early.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Payton!
Don't Waste the oppertunity!

by Zonis on Oct 3, 2006 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BUTTERFINGERS!
"The theme of the day is murky." -- Ken Macha, August 11, 2006

by Englishmajor on Oct 3, 2006 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LETS GO OAKLAND!
"...we don't score six, seven runs. We score three, four runs and play defense and pitch." - Eric Chavez

by pickinmachine on Oct 3, 2006 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

woo
lets take advantage of it!

lets go JAY PAY!!!!!!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

totally agree.
youve got to manage this one as if its game 5 elimination.  if zito gets into trouble next inning calero HAS to be up to face some rightys.

then duke/street at the ready as well.

first things first, though - MORE RUNS!

by the stare on Oct 3, 2006 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!!
Frank is too fast!
I miss Bill King :(

by gojohn10 on Oct 3, 2006 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mets news: El Duque injured
Hurt his calf running today.  MRI scheduled.  Who the hell is going to pitch for them?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 3, 2006 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

david cone
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 3, 2006 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's LIMA TIME!
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

santana is rattled
WHOPPEEEEE

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol sacrifice bunt
c'mon miller u think he'll do a sac bunt NOW?

f-ing moron

Ray Fosse > Joe Morgan

by istylez on Oct 3, 2006 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah
its amazing enough that he laid of the first two balls.
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Oct 3, 2006 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That ball by Chavez
would have been a DP with a 6-3-6, the 2nd out on a tag!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 3, 2006 11:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad Payton
wait for him throw 1 strike =/

by Zonis on Oct 3, 2006 11:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta put Frank in position
to steal home.
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Oct 3, 2006 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Frank on second
And he thinks about bunting? Fucking idiot

by MobiusKlein on Oct 3, 2006 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Patience, Swish
A smart AB here, please.
"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 11:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

is there really a distinction
between a "physical mistake" and a mental one?

by mhoffman on Oct 3, 2006 11:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You know
Santana went 69 pitches through 6 but Zito has 73 through the same amount of IP.  This is a ridiculous duel
"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on Oct 3, 2006 11:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

good thing its on prime time tv!
oh ... wait ...
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

please get the run in swish.
i like 3-0 better than 2-0.

by the stare on Oct 3, 2006 11:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2-0 to swish
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 11:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Joe Morgan...
get off the Twins NUTS.
Ray Fosse > Joe Morgan

by istylez on Oct 3, 2006 11:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wait now
what is Joey M saying?
"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on Oct 3, 2006 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please....stop whining.
He has praised both sides so far today
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2006 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lets go nick
bring runners in

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 11:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what are you swinging at swish
dont be chasing when youre ahead
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 11:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, that was a close one.
"You're my Sandy Bandaid ♥"

by Kimberly on Oct 3, 2006 11:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oooh...
Good eye, Swish (who looks positively toddler-like without the beard).
"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 11:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ump called a
strike that showed with square it wasnt

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 11:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the square
is a joke imo.
"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on Oct 3, 2006 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

come on
load 'em up for scoot!

by slyrus on Oct 3, 2006 11:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swisher
growing up before our eyes.
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 11:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 11:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice AB!
"You're my Sandy Bandaid ♥"

by Kimberly on Oct 3, 2006 11:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bases loaded!
Cmon Marco!
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2006 11:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

COME ON MARCO!
At least a Sac Fly!

by Zonis on Oct 3, 2006 11:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow.
NOW do you run for Frank?  A third run would be so huge--but Frank's spot will come up again.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I agree.
But damn, we need a run here.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope. Keep Frank in.
Given the chances of a strikeout here, you don't want to take his bat out of the lineup.
"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nowhere to put em
let's go scoot!
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 11:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

its gotta be deep for thomas to try it
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good AB
by Swish after Santana made him look silly on the 1st 2 pitches.

by sf drift king on Oct 3, 2006 11:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

this may be the biggest at bat of the year
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 3, 2006 11:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Scoot or Ellis
are the perfect guys for this situation
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 11:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

*SWOON*
My heart flutters when I see Marco in a clutch situation.
"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on Oct 3, 2006 11:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BUNT Marco, BUNT!!!
"VORP? Not a clue what that is. But if it's good, I'll take it!"

-Nick Swisher

by kaweahkaweah on Oct 3, 2006 11:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swisher
Had an indescribably cute expression flit across his face just before Ball Four came over.  The caption might have been "Johan Santana -- you ain't so tough!".
(Or "C, WAA...")
"The theme of the day is murky." -- Ken Macha, August 11, 2006

by Englishmajor on Oct 3, 2006 11:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep.
this is a game/series changing situation.  LETS GET A RUN!!

by the stare on Oct 3, 2006 11:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NO!
He hit is sold, but it wasn't deep...

by Zonis on Oct 3, 2006 11:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

good contact from Scoot
nothing you can do there
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 11:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blah.
"You're my Sandy Bandaid ♥"

by Kimberly on Oct 3, 2006 11:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

gah!
of course it's stright back to CF! glad frank didn't try haha

lets go mael!!!! base hit!!!!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 11:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Unlucky.
Marco hit that on the screws.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Even a faster player would have had trouble...
...scoring on that one.
"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 11:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You can't take Frank out
You still need his bat in this game

by ChickenStanley on Oct 3, 2006 11:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2-OUT RALLY!
clap, clap, clap clap clap
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

rincon's up in the pen
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 11:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'MON ELLIS!
"You're my Sandy Bandaid ♥"

by Kimberly on Oct 3, 2006 11:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

come on a's
pretend it us cheering for u

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 11:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LETS GO MAEL!!!!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 11:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Santana is vulnerable
And we still have a two run lead...

by eradicator on Oct 3, 2006 11:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LET GO ELLIS!!
lets shut em u
Ray Fosse > Joe Morgan

by istylez on Oct 3, 2006 11:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

good lord
my palms are sweaty
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 11:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice take, Ellis.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

great job by Ellis
no matter what happens
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 11:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow
this is intense, just imagine if they move on

by raulhukilledu on Oct 3, 2006 11:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

brought it back to 2-2
keep fighting MaEl!
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 11:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

3-2!!!!
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOOOO
i am so nervous right now!!!
AHHHH!!!
lets go ellis!!!!!!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 11:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pleasepleaseplease
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 11:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Frank'll be limping home on this one...
"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 11:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

3-2
great job scoot and ellis no matter what
RIP MAC DRE, BILL KING, AND 2006 FIELD

by jme on Oct 3, 2006 11:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

COME ON MAEL!
Barry Zito is my secret mancrush. There. I said it.

by interior decor on Oct 3, 2006 11:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

shit
"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Oct 3, 2006 11:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

gah
sad news!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 11:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMNIT!!!!!!!!!
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 11:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ellis
swung at a good pitch... that was a great AB.
"I realize that I'm generalizing here, but as is often the case when I generalize, I don't care." -Dave Barry

by tmail on Oct 3, 2006 11:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hes hitting him
santana is human

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh well...
...I would have loved to have scored.

But at least we got two good ABs with the bases loaded.  Nothing to get too embarrassed about there!

"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 11:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One more inning, Zeet.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Santana Pitch Count?
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 11:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

low 90s.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

91
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Oct 3, 2006 11:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Santana - 93 pitches
Santana - 93 pitches, after 7 innings

by TDub on Oct 3, 2006 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This inning is the big one...
Crowd is goig nuts..lots of momentum...Morneau leading off
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2006 11:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Which makes the Cuddyer out HUGE.
Morneau can only hurt us so much.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's okay
both scutaro and ellis had good at bats and made good contact.  
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 3, 2006 11:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

on the bright side...
both put the ball in play and the guys aren't letting santana intimidate them

by oakfan808 on Oct 3, 2006 11:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah
that's a disasterous inning if we're behind, but a positive inning if it's with a two run lead and against santana.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 3, 2006 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

man
gotta hold em.  even 1 run would have been so nice

by Backspin on Oct 3, 2006 11:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yikes!
Double YIKES!
"It was shock. You almost feel you have three or four innings to play, but you go home." -- Alex "Mr. March" Rodriguez after losing to Mexico in the WBC

by haze on Oct 3, 2006 11:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

92 pitches
think he'll go one more?
The 2006 Oakland A's: Ridin' with the King

by tblazrdude on Oct 3, 2006 11:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OH MAN!
But REALLY good ABs from Scoot and MaEl today. Good sign for the NEXT GAMES!!!

(I can't believe we have to do this again TOMORROW!!!)

C'MON ZITO!!!!

"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 11:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon BARRY!
"You're my Sandy Bandaid ♥"

by Kimberly on Oct 3, 2006 11:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Big inning now
Got to hold the line after missing out on scoring.
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Oct 3, 2006 11:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Santana up to 91 pitches
But he's looking a little shaky.  Might actually want to keep facing him as opposed to Nathan...

by eradicator on Oct 3, 2006 11:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

true
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DUDE!
We got to capitalize in that situation.

by radrobinlb on Oct 3, 2006 11:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and js ;-)
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Oct 3, 2006 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

91 pitches
for santana-  think they bring hit back to try for the hat trick vs kendall?

by Backspin on Oct 3, 2006 11:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Those impressions of Joe Buck
on that commercial are accurate only to the extent that both they and the real thing suck.

by Zonis on Oct 3, 2006 11:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i agree
dumbest commercial

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is going to be the important inning
that crowd is so fired up....let's go Z!!

by Leesa on Oct 3, 2006 11:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1st pitch again
keep swingin twins
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 11:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd, but it was close :-)
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Oct 3, 2006 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Morneau must have kicked someone's dog.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

shitshitshit
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 11:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shit, 2-1
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2006 11:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Noooooo....
"You're my Sandy Bandaid ♥"

by Kimberly on Oct 3, 2006 11:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh...Zito...
...<heart flutter>

I am SO in love with you right now.

"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 11:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

great
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 11:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yikes.
2-1 on a Rondell White homer.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he's hurting z
has made contact on every AB
Ray Fosse > Joe Morgan

by istylez on Oct 3, 2006 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

holy crap
that was destroyed

by runtru1 on Oct 3, 2006 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Zito is getting lucky
and buying time for himself in the process.
The 2006 Oakland A's: Ridin' with the King

by tblazrdude on Oct 3, 2006 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OH DEAR.
I jinxed him.

CRAP.

That's it, Zito, we're through.

(just kidding)

"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't stand this!!
I got to watch the first 6, but i had to go to work, and now i can't watch it, I will only be able to listen to it, maybe!!!!!!!!!!!!  

GO A's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"If people don't know who he is, they'd better turn on the television and check him out."

by jacobo2u on Oct 3, 2006 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

how excited was miller about that homer
i hate this espn crew (morgan and miller)

by Leesa on Oct 3, 2006 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man.
Of all hitters.  Rondell!?
"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on Oct 3, 2006 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

MACHA...ARE YOU WATCHING?
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crapola
Those pop flies we're getting closer and closer to the warning track. A HR was inevitable if Zito kept throwing those off-speed pitches.
"So, Lone Star, now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb." - Dark Helmet

by lonestar on Oct 3, 2006 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it was a fastball
of course, for Zito, that means 85mph
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

crap
I miss Bill King :(

by gojohn10 on Oct 3, 2006 11:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

alright
time to add on for Duke
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 11:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

time to lock Street in the closet
until the game is over
Nature's first green is gold...

by prana160 on Oct 3, 2006 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

After seven full it's...
BZ: 81
JS: 91

Could this be Zito's first CG of the year?

by CrunchyFrog83 on Oct 3, 2006 11:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please god no !
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Oct 3, 2006 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No
Time for Duke in the 8th.

by Jeff in Seattle on Oct 3, 2006 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank God.
6 more outs.  Time for some Duchscherer.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Duke, Duke.
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Duke, Duke
"You have to make your reputation by being honest and unmerciful." Lester Bangs

by Sashulia on Oct 3, 2006 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

missed by 1 second, crap
"You have to make your reputation by being honest and unmerciful." Lester Bangs

by Sashulia on Oct 3, 2006 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!
STANDING OVATION FOR BARRY ZITO!!!

What a freakin' pitching performance!

"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 11:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GOD
I'm so nervous.  A's, I hope you know you're shortening my life span.
"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on Oct 3, 2006 11:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If White and Castillo weren't playing
this would still be a Schroedinger.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hope we don't end up regretting not scoring
last inning.
"So, Lone Star, now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb." - Dark Helmet

by lonestar on Oct 3, 2006 11:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its OK everyone
This is what its all about.  Time to see if this team has the guts to win this October!
"...we don't score six, seven runs. We score three, four runs and play defense and pitch." - Eric Chavez

by pickinmachine on Oct 3, 2006 11:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon...give it up for Z!
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 11:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

In a 1-run game ?
Where another bomb ties it ? And Z has already thrown 81 pitches ? Are you a shill for Throws Chair antacid ?
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Oct 3, 2006 11:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm afraid to see Street in save situation :(
can we just put in Duke instead of Street?

by gilaASfan on Oct 3, 2006 11:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Must go Street-less
"You have to make your reputation by being honest and unmerciful." Lester Bangs

by Sashulia on Oct 3, 2006 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Six outs left.
Need to pull this one out.  

Duke for the 8th, Huston for the 9th?

Friends don't let friends read HalosHeaven

by BruceBochte on Oct 3, 2006 11:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lets go a's
more runs. get that run back plus more

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 11:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SERIOUSLY.
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice work, Zito! No regrets.
Time for the bullpen.
Caramel Apple

by Ice Cream on Oct 3, 2006 11:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Kendall!
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please let Macha have been...
...watching Street lately...PLEASE.
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 11:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He will use him in a save opp....
We all know he will.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2006 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

After 91-105 pitches this season
Zito: 6.0 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, .238 BAA, 18 ER, 15 K in 27 IP
The 2006 Oakland A's: Ridin' with the King

by tblazrdude on Oct 3, 2006 11:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Low WHIP + High ERA=longballs
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have you WATCHED Santana?
Geez.
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i don't love you anymore Punto
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 11:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ken-doll
at least hit him

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 11:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LETS GO A'S
GET SOME RUNS.  A WIN HERE IS HUGE.

by radrobinlb on Oct 3, 2006 11:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

uh, Joe
they were never going to contract a team as old as the A's
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 11:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that was a good catch
i am sad.
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 11:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh....
"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Oct 3, 2006 11:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone Watching
Is there anyone warming up in the bullpen

by bloodshot13 on Oct 3, 2006 11:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What a freaking catch!
"You're my Sandy Bandaid ♥"

by Kimberly on Oct 3, 2006 11:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit Punto
i sadi i don't love you anymore!
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 11:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What a freaking play!
Wow, that was awesome
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2006 11:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please throw Milton a first-pitch fastball.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 12:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awe Crap...
thats all we'll see if the Twins win this.

by Zonis on Oct 3, 2006 12:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what a catch
derek jeter flash backs.. AHHHH
Ray Fosse > Joe Morgan

by istylez on Oct 3, 2006 12:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

great catch
we really need baserunner here to get the crowd out of it.
"I try to figure this team out, and if I could, I'd be a genius," Mark Ellis

by Little Lebowski Urban Achievers on Oct 3, 2006 12:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i wanna see
bradley or swish hit a HR, just to hear miller's resonse to their celebrationg
Ray Fosse > Joe Morgan

by istylez on Oct 3, 2006 12:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh
i can only imagine who is going to pitch in the 9th

by Borbass on Oct 3, 2006 12:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Regardless of what happens
This has been a GREAT baseball game.
The 2006 Oakland A's: Ridin' with the King

by tblazrdude on Oct 3, 2006 12:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no
this game SUCKS if we lose. haha

by Borbass on Oct 3, 2006 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Bradley
get on for Thomas!

by Zonis on Oct 3, 2006 12:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

huston looks
scared

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 12:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to get a piece, Milton.
Another broken bat.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 12:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

walk milton
so frank can hurt them

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 12:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

<Breathless>
Insurance run?  Please?
<Goes back to hiding under the desk>

by AsGirl on Oct 3, 2006 12:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i say keep zito in next inning
he should be able to handle bartlett, castillo, and punto.  

bring in duke for the ninth or if zito has any problems.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 3, 2006 12:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He hasn't got Castillo out yet
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Oct 3, 2006 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so?
castillo has no power, even if he gets on base, it's not necessarily that dangerous.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes
leave zito in

by Borbass on Oct 3, 2006 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Bradley
you can't look at that...

by Zonis on Oct 3, 2006 12:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

come on a's!!!!
lets go!
i'm so nervous right now
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh well.
Perfect pitcher's pitch.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh Milton
Man I am swearin'.

by paradox on Oct 3, 2006 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Santana in awesome...
Tip my cap to the best.  Cmon Zito!
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2006 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

darn
that was your pitch Milty. good at bat though.
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, DUCHSCHERER NEEDS TO BE IN
None of this, "I can go one more".

Zito is the pitcher that could give up the walk, and immediate HR.

DUKE NEEDS TO BE IN. (And stay in, IMO, but we'll see.)

"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

100% correct.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Duke for sure
Zito's done more than his job.
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no way you pull your #1 starter after 80 pitches
Zito looks fine.  Don't pull him until he gives you reason to.
A man amongst boys, Towering and imposing, One very Big Hurt

by Tim J on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

By the time he's given us a reason to
its too late.
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1 is just a number.
He didn't fool anyone last inning.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GOD DAMNIT
F- ESPN.

They just WANT the twins to win. Bunch of bs.

LETS SO A's!!!!!!!!!! SHUT EM DOWN!

Ray Fosse > Joe Morgan

by istylez on Oct 3, 2006 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what are they saying?

by HugeAthleticSupporter on Oct 3, 2006 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Massive excitement over impending piranhas.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

b/c
it seems every out the twins get is scearmed and hollered by miller.

an out the A's record is just "another out"

just how i see it.

Ray Fosse > Joe Morgan

by istylez on Oct 3, 2006 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually
a friend told me they predicted the A's would take the WS.
"Christine, you smell like beer." "No, I smell like playoff baseball, b****!"

by poetwee on Oct 3, 2006 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

*gak*

by HugeAthleticSupporter on Oct 3, 2006 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We all know
Macha WILL use Street in the 9th with a lead. He is the closer, he deserves to be out there

by ChickenStanley on Oct 3, 2006 12:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Unless he throws up on the bullpen mound.
Looks about 50/50 right now.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HA!
(and <sob>. So true.)
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do you mean?
Is Street sick? I haven't read the paper yet today

by ChickenStanley on Oct 3, 2006 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This logic brought the Phillies...
...Mitch Williams in the 1993 World Series.

Let's not rely overly much on it.

"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow...Santana was ON HIS GAME
And we still have a shot.

Don't blow it, Macha. This is YOUR time. Make us proud.

"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 12:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nervous
We've played a great game, now let's get through a couple more
I miss Bill King :(

by gojohn10 on Oct 3, 2006 12:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

our bullpen needs to be big...
this is the playoffs.. this is what its allabout.

Go A's!

"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Oct 3, 2006 12:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

<chants>
DUKE DUKE DUKE DUKE!
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 12:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BREATH
"...we don't score six, seven runs. We score three, four runs and play defense and pitch." - Eric Chavez

by pickinmachine on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

zito still in
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

z still in
"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit Macha
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Zito.
<enters praying mode>
Caramel Apple

by Ice Cream on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

<joins>
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 12:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Duke
What has Street done to deserve to pitch the 9th that Duke hasn't?

by rageon on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Drafted in the 1st round
out of college as a Closer(TM)?
On Sunday, Minaya ticked off a list of candidates to join the rotation, and for once this season, none of them was Jose Lima.

by rfloh on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice pitches Z!
lets go oakland!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 12:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

thats a double
down the line
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 12:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WE'RE LEADING JOHAN SANTANA IN THE 8TH!!!
Who would have taken that before the game started?

by eradicator on Oct 3, 2006 12:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NOOOOO!!!!!!!!!
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 12:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

UNGH!
TAKE ZITO OUT NOW!

by Zonis on Oct 3, 2006 12:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NNNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
2b
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 12:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yank Z. Please. Please? Macha? Anyone?
Anyone?
"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Oct 3, 2006 12:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Put in Duke
NOW
The 2006 Oakland A's: Ridin' with the King

by tblazrdude on Oct 3, 2006 12:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No f'n around...
Duke needs to be in, NOW!

by Patrick A on Oct 3, 2006 12:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh.
"You're my Sandy Bandaid ♥"

by Kimberly on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My emotional well-being did not need...
...a lead-off double.

Bear down, Z!

"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is anyone warming up now ?
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yes
like, yesterday.
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FUCK!!!!!
Why is Zito still in?????

by SD Erik on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Macha, you are the stupidest manager EVER
I'm not kidding.

YOU HAD THE LEAD AGAINST JOHAN SANTANA AND YOU LEFT ZITO IN TOO LONG PER USUAL!!!!!

"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF.
WTFWTFWTF
"It is like Menudo, where guys reach a certain age and are kicked out of the band. And they go on to be Ricky Martins somewhere else." -Billy Beane

by WhiteElephantGuy on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ken F'ing Macha.
Are you determined to ruin every start that Zito makes in the post-season?
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Guess what?
Joe Morgan says you have to bunt here.
"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Even a stopped clock...
...is right twice a day.

The point is that Morgan always thinks you have to bunt. So the fact he's right is just dumb luck.

"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just sick....
Man o man
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah duke is warming up
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh the horror
I miss Bill King :(

by gojohn10 on Oct 3, 2006 12:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh shit!
A good throw by Kendall and he is out....UNREAL.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMMIT KEN MACHA!!!
YOU ARE THE WORST BIG GAME MANAGER I'VE EVER SEEN!!!! ZITO WAS DONE WITH THE LEAD IN THE 7th, YOU BRAIN-DEAD MORON!!!!
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

kendall's throw off
"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hi! just got in...
who's calm enough to give me a lil game-so-far recap?? I like that we're winning! :D

Although it appears that Z might be done...

by whiteshoes40 on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ARGH!
Good throw from Kendall gets him.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

omg
ken-doll

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Here come the steals
Melhuse?
The 2006 Oakland A's: Ridin' with the King

by tblazrdude on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man..what a horrible throw..
That was a game changer
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So close!
Aargh!  Ken Doll doing his 2005 imitation.
"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OH COME ON!
ANY DECENT THROW>..

by Zonis on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn.
"You're my Sandy Bandaid ♥"

by Kimberly on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

almost a great play by Kendall
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice Job Ken Macha
Friends don't let friends read HalosHeaven

by BruceBochte on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GET ZITO OUT!!!!
BRING IN DUKE!!!!!!
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 12:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At this point
It won't happen because of Mauer.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

big out
"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Oct 3, 2006 12:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew...
Runner holds.

by AsGirl on Oct 3, 2006 12:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Awesome.
"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Oct 3, 2006 12:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow..one down and runner doesnt move...
Why would u not bunt?  Vs a fly ball pitcher?  Really dumb
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2006 12:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LETS GO OAKLAND!!!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 12:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LET'S GO OAK-LAND!!!
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 12:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

THIS ONE IS FOR BILL!
The 2006 Oakland A's: Ridin' with the King

by tblazrdude on Oct 3, 2006 12:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 down....
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Oct 3, 2006 12:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 down!
let's get this last out! COME ON A's!!!!!!!!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Oct 3, 2006 12:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Duke?
<looks around>
"I have an owie; can I go to first?" ~louismg on Vlad

by baseballgirl on Oct 3, 2006 12:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whooooo!!!!!
1 run in 8 innings for zeeet!!!!
"I told them when the score got to be 12-2 that it was okay to put me in." -Huston Street

by lifeinleft on Oct 3, 2006 12:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOW.
ALL Hail the POP UP!!!!
"So, Lone Star, now you see that evil will always triumph because good is dumb." - Dark Helmet

by lonestar on Oct 3, 2006 12:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Phew!
Big managing mistake by Macha.  Doesn't end up costing us a thing (other than thousands of years off of ANers' collective lifespan).
"It took eight hours...seven-and-a-half to find the heart." -- Steve McCatty on Charlie Finley's heart surgery.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Oct 3, 2006 12:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Clear that Zito was done when Rondell
White took him deep.  Now a double to Bartlett?
Friends don't let friends read HalosHeaven

by BruceBochte on Oct 3, 2006 12:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ZITO!!
clap clap ZITO!!!!
I miss Bill King :(

by gojohn10 on Oct 3, 2006 12:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yes!
zito = the man.

y'all need to have more faith.

by Backspin on Oct 3, 2006 12:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHEW!!!
Jesus, this is nerve wracking, but another inning closer!

by BB75 on Oct 3, 2006 12:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

standing ovation for Z
Soo can we have duke to close now?

by gilaASfan on Oct 3, 2006 12:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Right or wrong
Macha spits on all of you, vindicated (cuz no run was scored)
I miss Bill King :(

by gojohn10 on Oct 3, 2006 12:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That fan in LF
just threw back a post-season HR from a first-ballot HoF'er.

I hope he has a lot of money saved up for his retirement!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 3, 2006 12:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that was just stupid
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 3, 2006 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stupid -- but very Panther
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 3, 2006 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

plus if
like a's he got thrown out

by smasfan on Oct 3, 2006 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what is zito's pitch count?
should he stay in?

cuddyer, morneau, and hunter are 0-9 against him today.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Oct 3, 2006 12:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FRANK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Shut 'em down bullpen and lets take a 1-0 series lead.
"One win in a row," Paul Cornwell.

by jav on Oct 3, 2006 12:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do you remember those people
Saying that we shouldn't start Zito today, because we would lose...

by SD Erik on Oct 3, 2006 12:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

win or lose
you gotta go with your best.  if you look at zito's career numbers he is one of the best pitchers in oakland athletics history.  he has come up huge today and i don't have a problem letting him go for it in the 9th.

by Backspin on Oct 3, 2006 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn Metrodom -- no baggie = HR
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Oct 3, 2006 12:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank God, we won!
I LOVE THIS TEAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LETS GO OAK-LAND!

by nfadil4 on Oct 3, 2006 12:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

waiting to exhale
We are at the cusp of advancing to the ALCS, but a note of caution first.  We need to score first in Game 3 and keep the momentum in our corner.  The A's also should close it out Friday to keep the needless pressure off the team from its recent playoff past.  This is not the late 1980's Bash Brothers offensive juggernaut or the early 70's dynasty team that thrived on pressure.  With this current team, I am impressed with Marco Scutaro and especially Nick Swisher who is playing free and easy out there.  The Big Hurt has helped tremendously and Chavez's defense is sterling.  If the A's advance, I will be one of the few, the proud, the A's fan in the middle of hostile territory here in New York.  Go A's

by jaylans on Oct 4, 2006 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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