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Open Thread: Game 20 - A's at Texas

Tyler_at_maya_school_tiny by Tyler Bleszinski on in News Comment 344 comments

The A's and Not-So-Smokin' Joe Blanton with a 1-2 record and a 6.87 ERA take on the heavy-hitting Rangers and Kevin Millwood with a 1-2 record and a 5.04 ERA.

The A's once again get dealt an unfortunate bit of luck in running into Texas's three best pitchers, Millwood, Padilla and Loe.  The Rangers are now nestled in first place with La Verne Angels of Brea.  The Rangers offense has been performing as expected, scoring 103 runs, the most in the AL West and fifth most in the American League.  The A's offense, well I'm not going to beat the dead horse because frankly it's starting to stink, but only the Royals have scored fewer runs than the A's.

Perhaps a visit to Arlington and that tiny little playground can awaken the offense.  The only problem is that the starting pitching always gets worn thin down there.

The A's lineup has a better look to it tonight, albeit without Bobby Crosby in the lineup:

Kotsay
Swisher
Chavez
Thomas
Bradley
Ellis
Kendall
Johnson
Perez

Obviously the big problem with this lineup is the bottom four.  A look at their OBP reveals .219, .345, .200 and .167.  That could be a lot of quick and easy outs for Kevin Millwood.  The good news is that Millwood is 0-2 with a 7.36 ERA at home.  The bad news?  Joe Blanton has given up 15 runs, 14 earned in his last two starts.

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

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who do you think will break out tonight
Ellis, Kendall, Johnson, or Perez?

by dbeach13 on Apr 24, 2006 4:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can I vote
for all of them?  Seriously its gotta be D.J.'s time soon.  ( i hope)
"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 Apr 24, 2006 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perez
Not because I think he will, but because I think he needs to. I am not too thrilled with him right now. Having him in there over Scutaro really kinda ticks me off. (that is, if we absolutely cannot have my boy) So far, he has not impressed me and he needs to start impressing.

Also, something I noticed, maybe I am tripping out and this really means nothing, but his stance is really strange. His Legs are REALLY far apart. I don't know how he can hit anything standing like that! He needs to shorten it up a bit. But that is just my opinion.

"Now, I'm not the guy who's in trouble, it's the guy on the mound who's in trouble.'' Swisher Pics

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Apr 24, 2006 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perez stance = strange
I thought that yesterday too.  He seemed really low to the ground, and I was like, is he squatting?!

by goldfish on Apr 24, 2006 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AAAntonio Perez
Needs to turn it on tonight or go to AAA.  Not only is he batting .000 but he fields like he is running through molasses.  As lackluster as Ginter was last year, Perez makes him look like an All-Star.

by NotJohnnyDamon on Apr 24, 2006 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

my guess is
ellis.

i'm not really sure what his problem is this year.

by dbeach13 on Apr 24, 2006 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

time to break out the alternate nickname
Let's go, Icin' Joe!
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 4:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel Kentucky this week...
Since Miss Kentucky won the Miss America pageant, I think Kentucky Joe B is gonna have an awesome start.

LET'S GO OAKLAND!

"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blez: In your last paragraph,
the stats on Millwood are correct, but only if you specifically mean his home record and ERA. (You have his full-season record and ERA correct at the beginning.)

by Nico on Apr 24, 2006 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad I'm not the only one who noticed...
I was just about to write this...
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 24, 2006 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's what I meant
I forgot to write at home at the end.  Thanks for noticing.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2006 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perez Again?
His defense is iffy.  Well at least it's Arlington so Perez has a chance to hit some bombs but Scutaro should be a late inning defensive replacement.
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on Apr 24, 2006 4:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I vote the least likely candidate to...
 "break-out" will be Kendall. I bet he has a year similar to the one last year.
One things cheers me up,though. The show is being broadcast on FSN+.  :-)

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 24, 2006 4:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

An 8-11 start requires a little greed--
A 5-1 start to this road trip would really be nice. 4-2 is ok, but given the competition, hardly spectacular. Time to string a few "W"s together...and tonight would be a great night to start "the next part of the season"...

by Nico on Apr 24, 2006 4:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No offense to tea leaf readers
But I just sat down with a package of sour gummi worms, the bicolored type. You know the ones, some are orange/red, some are blue/red, some are orange/yellow. Anyhow, there's gotta be at least 5 different color schemes and as I was blowing through the entire game-time snack before game time (as usual) I looked over and noticed that all that was left was a single Blue/Red and five Green/Yellow. Of course you know what this means:

Oakland 5, Texas 1

Let's go!!!

And if it doesn't work, never again accept a gummi worm reading.

by broaklyn on Apr 24, 2006 4:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Any advance word
on this week's "gummy lottery numbers"?

by Nico on Apr 24, 2006 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I couldn't tell you
I just ate the last one.

by broaklyn on Apr 24, 2006 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

would anybody happen to know when
Swisher's contract is up?
Badges, we don't need no stinkin Badges!

by henry85 on Apr 24, 2006 4:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have an angel fan over here that
i want to shut up.
Badges, we don't need no stinkin Badges!

by henry85 on Apr 24, 2006 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swish is under contract
through 2110, I believe. But I'd recommend duct tape, not contract info, personally.

by Nico on Apr 24, 2006 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's amazing
I just hope he lives that long. At the current rate he will even pass Aaron.

by broaklyn on Apr 24, 2006 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL. Maybe it's only 2010
He won't pass Aaron either way, because Aaron just signed an extension through 2210.

by Nico on Apr 24, 2006 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will they still be the Oakland A's in 2110?
Maybe they'll be the Ganymede A's or the Saturn A's.
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course by 2110,
Swisher might be the equivalent of a switch-hitting Milton Bradley.

Welcome to "Site Managers Say The Darndest Things!"

by Nico on Apr 24, 2006 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the latter, I hope
... b/c then the starting lineup would be known as the "Saturn Nine" ...
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey A's fans...
What's with all the negativity lately about the A's man? Havn't you ever heard of small sample size my bros?  

The A's are gonna dominate this year.  All they have to do is put Saarlos back in the rotation replace Kendall with Melhuse as the every day catcher.

Oh and not to be a line-up nit, but I'm gonna be a line-up nit; Swisher and Bradley should switch spots.

by Bearcat on Apr 24, 2006 4:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

not yet....
Badges, we don't need no stinkin Badges!

by henry85 on Apr 24, 2006 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm liking Swish the 2-hole
for now. I'd just really like to see Bradley ahead of, not behind, Chavy/Thomas--Bradley hitting 3rd would accomplish that.

by Nico on Apr 24, 2006 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swisher
Has been incredibly hot, and that's why he should be hitting 2nd.

The negativity is because we don't like our team losing due to crappy managing.

by Chavez4Prez on Apr 24, 2006 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree with Swisher hitting second
I think Swisher should hit in the fifth spot.  He might be doing well where he is but I feel like he'd be getting more rbi's if he were hitting fifth.  I think Bradley would step it up a little if he were hitting second.  Also, they're ripping the A's batters on the Texas Broadcast I'm getting on MLB.TV.  It's sort of true though, they need to get aggressive if they want to get out of this slump, especially against Milwood who only got his second walk of the season tonight.

by BHooves78 on Apr 24, 2006 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whaaa? the series starts today?
I got to get out of the shoebox I live in...and get home to fire up mlbtv (xbx take note)
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on Apr 24, 2006 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOHOO! Central Time!
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You do turn
the game, while you sit down for a quiet dinner don't you?
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on Apr 24, 2006 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

turn the game off
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on Apr 24, 2006 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jennifer uses a feed bag
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey
I was on a liquid diet up until a few days ago.
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tequila?
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HA! I wish.
No drinky with the meds I'm on.
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm the reverse
I can't take any meds due to my stringent drinking regimen.
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Totally.
<chew, chew>

CHAVY! Wo-- <choke>

<gurgle>

<thud>

Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Millwood is dealing. A's frustration continues.
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 5:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

did swish
just get hosed on that third strike?

by tresselfan on Apr 24, 2006 5:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No road grays!!! Bah!
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 5:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

are they wearing their "Fremont" tops?
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

interesting...
I seriously feel an LAA-style "regional rebranding" coming on.
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on Apr 24, 2006 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I totally agree...
whoever brought that up was very observant
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank God...
The greens are sooo much better
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 24, 2006 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

chavez
Just drew Millwood's second walk of the season. He's come a long way from a couple years ago.
"Why do they call it the 'A's Replay'? It's always just 'The First Good Thing to Happen to the A's'". ~ArakSOT, 7/14/05

by rich on Apr 24, 2006 5:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ump is giving that back door slider...
hopefully Blanton gets those calls...
"Peter you're drunk again!"... "No, I'm just exhausted because I've been up all night drinking."

by ChavyFan03 on Apr 24, 2006 5:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How many times will our team strike...
out looking?
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 5:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

as long as that pitch is called a strike.
Even if that pitch is over the plate (I think not), you can't hit it.  

by homerozzieandthestraw on Apr 24, 2006 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the downside of plate discipline
If an opposing pitcher is absolutely nailing "the black," we don't go outside our comfort zone to swing at unhittable/"undriveable" strikes.

As, I think, we shouldn't.

Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

agreed
Might be able to foul it off and try again, but those pitches are weak grounders/double plays waiting to happen.

by homerozzieandthestraw on Apr 24, 2006 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree...
but the key is to put the ball in play since anything can happen (errant throw, etc).  If the bat is on your shoulder then nothing can happen.
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah
I would have thought bradley would swing at the one he looked at just because of the runners on two strike.  But then again it probably looks 12 inches outside before it starts bending back in.

by homerozzieandthestraw on Apr 24, 2006 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We better be ready to score tonight..
Cuz we know Texas will in their yard.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 24, 2006 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton
As long as he gets that call too I'm ok with it

by Chavez4Prez on Apr 24, 2006 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just got an inside call...
so that is a good side
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yay Blanton!
"Why do they call it the 'A's Replay'? It's always just 'The First Good Thing to Happen to the A's'". ~ArakSOT, 7/14/05

by rich on Apr 24, 2006 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Stupid Buckethead
"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 24, 2006 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Interesting.
I'm proctoring a final exam right now, and I have an earpiece in. I think I officially have a baseball problem.
"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 24, 2006 5:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No you don't
It's not like you really have to do anything important while proctoring

by Chavez4Prez on Apr 24, 2006 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey thanks!
I feel SO much better!

Stupid night final exam.

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 24, 2006 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you don't have a problem ... yet
If you did, you'd have said you were scottproctoring an exam.
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was stunned.
"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 24, 2006 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lemurconkers!
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you rang?
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol
Your ad was on the radio moments ago.
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't listen right now
I'm stuck, naked and stoned, in a chimney in Hayward.
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Santa?
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I laugh every time
"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 24, 2006 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You'd have a problem if ...
you were a proctologist and had an earpiece in while giving an exam.

by Rickeyfan on Apr 24, 2006 5:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hi, my name is
'Mr. Doesn't Use the Reply Button Right'

by Rickeyfan on Apr 24, 2006 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Depending on where the earpiece is...
...you may have a very serious problem indeed.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The size of Mench's....shoes.....
I thought they were going somewhere WAY different.

Like...the size of his...HEAD!!!

YAY, nice! We got it in!

Oh, crap. Let's not tease him anymore.

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 24, 2006 5:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chavy and Swisher .310
Rest of A's.....198.  That is INSANE
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 24, 2006 5:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mench with 4th HR in 4 games
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 5:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoa
Freaky story, Ken.
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ken just said Barajas gave a woman cancer...
Evil Rangers!
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 5:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

did he hex her decimal?
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that Korach
going on and on about feet and shoes? That's some pretty awful banter.

by kvn on Apr 24, 2006 5:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They didn't talk about
head/shoulders/knees/toes for very long. They started talking about a lady finding out she had cancer when she went to the hospital after being hit by a foul ball.
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No we know
the benefits of being struck by a foul ball. I hope the caught the cancer early! Still, this is the kind of conversation I'd expect from the Giants' announcers.

by kvn on Apr 24, 2006 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

pc
40+ pitches in 2 innings= short night for Blanton...Wake up bats!

by tresselfan on Apr 24, 2006 5:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMMIT!
I'm supposed to be writing a resume!
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on Apr 24, 2006 5:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ouch
I don't envy you. Resume writing is up there with going to the dentist on my list of shitty experiences.

by kvn on Apr 24, 2006 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's almost done.
I just need to finish one entry.  Can't find appropriate "power words" for I moved stuff and hung lights, please hire me becaue I know backstage stuff and posess a college degree.
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on Apr 24, 2006 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wow, does that mean i'm like a dentist?
(asks gigglingone, who earns her living as a career counselor...)
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 24, 2006 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

48 pitches in two innings?
I have a bad feeling about this game.
Just win, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Apr 24, 2006 5:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go, Frank!
C'mon, baby!
Just win, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Apr 24, 2006 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

<tumbleweed rolls by>
Where is everyone?
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At the game?
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

stuck, naked, in Hayward chimneys?
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and on drugs
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on Apr 24, 2006 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Carry on my Hayward son.
There'll be peace when you are done.
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lay your hairy ass to rest ...
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here in Oklahoma, they're running for the cellar
We're starting a night of tornadic weather.  No warnings or watches in my county yet.  But there's that scary, yellowish light outside that often heralds really severe weather.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

same here in KC
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ever seen the PINK light?
That's some freaky stuff.
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good luck, man.
I hate 'nader weather.
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of the few advantages of life in Oklahoma
...is excellent weather coverage.  Any tornado gets tracked more or less block by block by the national severe storms lab which is right in town.  I suppose if a storm is actually coming your way, you're still just f**ked, but tornados are very local events, so that's rarely the case <crosses fingers>, and when it isn't there's generally not much to fear.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Millwood is in the mid-50s
So we may be into both pens sooner rather than later.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 5:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

offensive Spurt, Hurt.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on Apr 24, 2006 5:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The big hurt
is missing pitches he should cream.  Good walk though...

by homerozzieandthestraw on Apr 24, 2006 5:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GOOD EYE, THOMAS
C'MON BRADLEY!!!!!!!!

LET'S GO A'S!!!!

by kvn on Apr 24, 2006 5:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nevermind
anticlimactic, crappy crap

by kvn on Apr 24, 2006 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's get a basehit here Bradley
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 5:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn Milton!
Ugh
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 24, 2006 5:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Horrible
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cripes!
On the first pitch?
Just win, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Apr 24, 2006 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just like BH's pop out vs. the Angels
Shouldn't bases loaded against a guy who's walked three batters through 2 2/3 scream plate discipline?

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the one time the guy chooses not to be patient the
bases are loaded. this team is driving me crazy.

by larrysgurl on Apr 24, 2006 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damn!
so weird how this always happends to the A's
Lets go Oakland! Check out my blog:http://sportsrus33.blogspot.com/

by bballfanr33 on Apr 24, 2006 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dammit
That SUCKED

At least we're pushing up Millwood's pitch count.

"?que?" -- Pujol_Junkie (from WordUpThome.com)

by Chavinator on Apr 24, 2006 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

First pitch swinging
after Millwood just walked two consecutive guys?  Ugh indeed.
This ain't no party. This ain't no disco.

by franks a lot on Apr 24, 2006 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

for the past 2 years
every time i see the bases loaded, i don't think we're going to score much, or at all. we leave them loaded SO often.

by vishal on Apr 24, 2006 5:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nuts!
Milwood had been all over the place, then Milt swings at that?  I don't mind swining early when he has walked a few, but it's got to be a better pitch than that!  Texas announcer/guest couldn't believe how terrible that was...

by homerozzieandthestraw on Apr 24, 2006 5:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well, at least they're consistent ...
Didn't you say up above they were ripping on the A's batters for being too passive?
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yup
"you have to swing if you want to come out of a slump"

by homerozzieandthestraw on Apr 24, 2006 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we just sustain a freaking rally?
Don't worry guys, this incessant leaving the bases loaded thing mean the A's are in mid-May form, expect a hot streak soon.
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on Apr 24, 2006 5:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no "freaking rallies" tonight
Kielty's back in Sacto.
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice!
Way to be optimistic.  On that note, I heard Kendall was thinking about taking steroids.

by BHooves78 on Apr 24, 2006 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if Kendall takes steroids ...
... he'll start hitting into triple plays ...
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thus giving him warning track power?
This ain't no party. This ain't no disco.

by franks a lot on Apr 24, 2006 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

shees, i leave the room and
its the third out....crap.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on Apr 24, 2006 5:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No more leaving the room.
"No matter what I talk about, I always get back to baseball." -- Connie Mack

by GreenSocks on Apr 24, 2006 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Apparently we can only win if we accumulate...
eleven walks.

At least we're headed that way tonight.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 5:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay,
that was the first time I've ever heard Rich Harden say his own name. He says it funny. :)

Lemurconkers! Again!

Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 5:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LEMUR!
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CONKERS!
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think its Lemur Concord, maybe?
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

shhhhhh!
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

(speak for yourself)
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice 1-2-3 by Blanton.
Let's GOOO bottom of the order!
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 5:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OFF TOPIC
Does this look like a smiley face?

"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on Apr 24, 2006 6:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What's it doing with Kansas's state motto?
And what's Cal State East Bay?  Hayward State with a makeover?

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that the Karate Kid's insignia?
This ain't no party. This ain't no disco.

by franks a lot on Apr 24, 2006 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the A's lose this game 1-0, i'm gonna scream...
I HATE APRIL!
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 6:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hey, mark ellis with a hit
that's nice to see.

by vishal on Apr 24, 2006 6:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dog Bhudda?
"You're like a minature Bhudda, but with fur."

Name the movie.

"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on Apr 24, 2006 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anchorman, no?
Which means I officially have more answers than the A's seem to have for Millwood, despite five walks through four innings.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vince, Vince.
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 6:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have said this for two weeks
our offense is really pathetic right now.

by Hombre Palo on Apr 24, 2006 6:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

so it's YOUR fault!
Stop saying that!
Those people aren't drinking the Kool-Aid, they're sucking it from a spigot! @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2006 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 24, 2006 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least we're making him pitch
...except when the bases are loaded, that is.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 6:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

let swisher hit
with the bases loaded, maybe we can do some damage, maybe.
LET'S GO OAKLAND; FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

by haroldMD on Apr 24, 2006 6:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol
u can jus see where this is going.
Lets go Oakland! Check out my blog:http://sportsrus33.blogspot.com/

by bballfanr33 on Apr 24, 2006 6:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you junxed us.
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on Apr 24, 2006 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's go SWISH-ER
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

millwood has
zito disease.

by vishal on Apr 24, 2006 6:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

bases loaded...cool
2 outs...forget it.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on Apr 24, 2006 6:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

<throws stuff>
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 24, 2006 6:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

<swings at stuff>
<hits a fly ball to end the inning>
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

<hits Macha in the head>
<gets ice cubes and scissors>
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow what a joke
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yet another classic example of poor play
When Millwood has thrown a dozen balls of the last 13 pitches, dont go up there swinging away.

by Rx31 on Apr 24, 2006 6:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

why am i not surprised?
can anyone on our team  come up with a big hit?

by Hombre Palo on Apr 24, 2006 6:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sucks we didn't score but Swish...
would be one of the guys I'd want to be at bat with the bases loaded.

How many runs have we scored with the bases loaded this year (not counting Swish's grand slam and Big Hurt's bases clearing double)???

"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We are awful
I'm going to be pretty pissed if they play like this over the weekend.  Would be really frustrating to see this in person.

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 24, 2006 6:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I'll be pissed if the Royals...
take the series from us
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope the weather is nice this weekend.
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WWWOOOOOOOOOO
YEAAAAHHHHHH SWISHER, THAT'S WHAT I'M TALKING ABOUT,
AL LEAST SOMEBODY GET A HIT WITH THE BASES LOADED.

YYEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSS.

note: ALL THIS JUST HAPPEND IN MY MIND.

LET'S GO OAKLAND; FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

by haroldMD on Apr 24, 2006 6:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton is a goalie now with the kick save
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Another catch interfernce lol
Ken Doll is good at this.  Maybe he should try to do that everytime rather than throwing out the runner
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ken Doll should put that on his resume...
to attract his next team
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

for every ten batters that
attempt to steal...I will throw one out**

**technically interference but who's counting

the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on Apr 24, 2006 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bold prediction
Kendall will lead the lead in IWHRR (that's "Interfered With to HomeRun Ratio" for all you non-sabermetricians).

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

except
you can't divide by zero.

by vishal on Apr 24, 2006 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

According to MLB.com
Kendall has more career homeruns than Bradley. He's played 5-6 more years, but that was something that just seemed way wrong to me.

by RenoTy on Apr 24, 2006 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that batter's interference trick
can only work so many times.

by vishal on Apr 24, 2006 6:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a sick pitch by Cupcakes
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OK got a leadoff runner on...
can we please score him????
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 pitches and an out for Big Hurt
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugly AB for Bradley...
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing to update
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Given what was said Fri night...
I guess Gameday can't handle batter's interference

by calgbear on Apr 24, 2006 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have 2 of the 3 lowest BA for MLB players
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice hitting, Ellis!
Don't get to type that much...

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 6:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Their teasing us. Those bums!
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 6:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice job Ellis - we need to have Ken Doll...
to come thru now
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

groovy, kendoll up.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on Apr 24, 2006 6:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG! Who are these hitless wonders?
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 6:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is a joke seriously
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

kendall =
most overpriced catcher in baseball

by joshers on Apr 24, 2006 6:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

serious?
hes the most overpayed PLAYER in baseball

by OAKobsession on Apr 24, 2006 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed
I didn't think about it that way

by joshers on Apr 24, 2006 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's it
I'm cooking dinner and not listening to the radio.
"It was an incredible catch, but I didn't really like his footwork." - Ken Macha

by secret ASian man on Apr 24, 2006 6:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

5 innings, 10 LOB
that's pretty ridiculous, even for the a's
"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 24, 2006 6:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The silver lining is
it can't get much worse.  It can only get better...Hopefully.

by IndianaAsfan on Apr 24, 2006 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, at least we're not as bad as the Dodgers...
Hitless against Petitte through 5in.
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 6:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Better watch it, the fan police will show up
They'll tell you you're the wrong kind of fan for being negative.  Seriously.

by paradox on Apr 24, 2006 6:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"Millwood has shown a lot of heart."
<dies of laughter>
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 24, 2006 6:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it takes heart to walk 6
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 Apr 24, 2006 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love Blanton!
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 6:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We keep saying we aren't as bad
asthe Royals or Dodgers but I wonder if they say the same about us?

by Hombre Palo on Apr 24, 2006 6:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no
i doubt it

by dbeach13 on Apr 24, 2006 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanton just told the Texas announcers to
STFU about his pitch count.
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 24, 2006 6:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

15 LOB
and just half of the game.
LET'S GO OAKLAND; FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

by haroldMD on Apr 24, 2006 6:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Isn't it time for new thread mojo?
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 6:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

blanton run support
poor guy

by OAKobsession on Apr 24, 2006 6:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

they were around last year, anyway
The A's woulkd blow a save and get savaged in the threads, then these guys would show up and diary about how these people were just not their sort of real A's fans.

They'll show up before July 4th, no doubt.

by paradox on Apr 24, 2006 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[smiles]
It's not even May yet, we're in Texas.  We're not losing tonight, mark my words.

by paradox on Apr 24, 2006 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What did I tell you?
Back to back toward victory.

by paradox on Apr 24, 2006 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

let's try to work on ...
.. the rangers relivers.
LET'S GO OAKLAND; FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

by haroldMD on Apr 24, 2006 6:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rangers fan clubs suck compared to
A's fan clubs.

</irrational hatred>

Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 24, 2006 6:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hey, let's be positive
next inning this offense turns it all around!

oh wait, we're getting DJ and then perez?  
never mind...

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 Apr 24, 2006 6:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sure, sharon, sure
i feel like the guy reassuring the wounded soldier whose guts are all over the muddy trench floor.  
"everything is gonna be okay, kid."
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 Apr 24, 2006 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You were right!
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 24, 2006 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was right on both fronts, kinda
the offense did get it going this inning
DJ and perez didn't do squat
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 Apr 24, 2006 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, I was sorta right too.
I thought Swish and Chavy would do something...in next inning.
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 24, 2006 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, you were WRONG
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 Apr 24, 2006 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

<chews bubblegum>
<throws bubblegum at xbox>
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 24, 2006 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm bummed about DJ
He is a tremendous player but he's in a monumental slump!

by Hombre Palo on Apr 24, 2006 6:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I totally disagree
But I'm not interested in debating my reasons in this thread.

by kvn on Apr 24, 2006 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok..
.300 career obp, no power. he's better defensively..but that's not the problem today.

by dbeach13 on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh....
You've officially irritated the crap out of me.

by kvn on Apr 24, 2006 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone fill
me in... who's pitching for the rangers... craig wilson?
so much on my mind, i just can't recline -respiration

by ucla kid on Apr 24, 2006 6:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Heads should roll
Well, a couple at least.

Dan Johnson should be in the minor leagues. Does anyone ever think he's going to get a hit right now?

And Perez. Every ball an adventure. Zero contribution on offense.

Ah, hell, fire them all.

by RLangford on Apr 24, 2006 6:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For sure deja vu from last early season
but with slightly different twists to it.....same outcome for my gut though.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on Apr 24, 2006 6:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think there was a game
exactly like this last season.
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 24, 2006 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And last season, i eventually got
imune/numb to all the losses and dissapointment...that's not quite set in this season yet.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FIRE MACHA NOW
It's not his fault, but I just thought it was incredible that we'd generated so much negativity without someone suggesting this.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 6:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I CALLED IT!!!!! I CALLED IT!
Jusr as I was typing it Nick blasted it.

Now Chavy is back to back.

Take THAT, Texas!

by paradox on Apr 24, 2006 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Macha is lucky his players
haven't put him in a position to make bad decisions lately.

by Hombre Palo on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Killer Swish!
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap that guy is a savior!!!!
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

swishahouse
so much on my mind, i just can't recline -respiration

by ucla kid on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GONE!!!
SWISHER DOES IT AGAIN. TWO RUN SHOT GIVES THE A'S A @ 2 - 1 LEAD.

KEEP IT COMING!!!!!!

by kvn on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swisher.
Ohhhh, Swisher.

I love you.

I think that's all need be said here.

Now, is Chavy going to try for his fourth walk of the game? :D

"He drilled me, and while I'm looking for my eye, he's laughing his head off." -- Jason Kendall, about his son, Kuyper, head-butting him.

by Chavinator on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

To answer myself: no
But that is much better.

I had a feeling...

"He drilled me, and while I'm looking for my eye, he's laughing his head off." -- Jason Kendall, about his son, Kuyper, head-butting him.

by Chavinator on Apr 24, 2006 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

woohoo!
he is on fire!

by dbeach13 on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nick Swisher
dare I throw around "clutch"??

by IndianaAsfan on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oohh my dear swisher
join him A's
LET'S GO OAKLAND; FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

by haroldMD on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Back to Back!!!
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

en fuego!
seriously, swish and chavy are carrying this offense

by joshers on Apr 24, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CHAAAAAAVY!!!
BACK TO BACK BABY!!!!!
"He drilled me, and while I'm looking for my eye, he's laughing his head off." -- Jason Kendall, about his son, Kuyper, head-butting him.

by Chavinator on Apr 24, 2006 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

<choking up, sniff>
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 But will 2006 do the trix?

by ak_A on Apr 24, 2006 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Back-to-back cashback inning? Again?
Damn! Street is so imposing, he even causes the earth itself to freeze in fear! - monkeyball

by Jjjsixsix on Apr 24, 2006 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yes! 5K! I gotta get signed up for that.
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't remember
having two in one season before.

Hell, I don't remember them giving that away before.

What are the chances of a back-to-back in a specific inning... twice?!

Damn! Street is so imposing, he even causes the earth itself to freeze in fear! - monkeyball

by Jjjsixsix on Apr 24, 2006 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chavez to Swisher:
Whatever you can do... I can do better!
"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Devyn on Apr 24, 2006 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chavvy and Swish are the only guys...
I want batting right now
"He's not the team leader, he's the rodeo clown. He's a good prop." ~ Chavvy on Swish

by smith1051 on Apr 24, 2006 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haven't we seen this one before...
Swish, Chavy....

What're you thinking, BH?

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

<sigh>
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chavvy
One more "clutch" (and I never thought I'd be saying that).

by IndianaAsfan on Apr 24, 2006 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hmm..
kotsay leading off again----->two homers?
so much on my mind, i just can't recline -respiration

by ucla kid on Apr 24, 2006 6:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CHAVY!!!!
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 Apr 24, 2006 6:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you are listening to me chavy
now everybody else keep joining swicher.
LET'S GO OAKLAND; FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

by haroldMD on Apr 24, 2006 6:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Neh
I still think 10 LOB is unacceptable.
"C'mon! He's batting one-eleven!" - Random A's fan yelling at Huston Street with a 3-0 count to Gary Matthews Jr.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 24, 2006 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually
15 LOB
LET'S GO OAKLAND; FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

by haroldMD on Apr 24, 2006 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not a shock that FT kills the momentum
I'm thrilled we scored 3!!!!

by Hombre Palo on Apr 24, 2006 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm REALLY happy...
...but also worried that only the two of them are hitting.
"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 24, 2006 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SWISHER!!!! CHAVEZ!!!!
watching on espn gamecast...one second swishers up...next swisher homered and chavez is rounding third!!!! swisher!!!
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane

by harendaman365 on Apr 24, 2006 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Baseball = Constant Surprises
I don't know about y'all, but I'm even more surprised by Chavy's fast start than I am by the A's having another one of their Aprils.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 24, 2006 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Commentator just said
Chavy's ball took 4 seconds to get out of the park. Sssssmokin!

by elly on Apr 24, 2006 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

streaks?
Chavez and Swisher have been doing this long enough that it's not feeling streaky anymore. They're both having terrific months!
"Why do they call it the 'A's Replay'? It's always just 'The First Good Thing to Happen to the A's'". ~ArakSOT, 7/14/05

by rich on Apr 24, 2006 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pettitte's no-no gets broken up
J.D. Drew hits a homer. Right after MLB puts it on the front page. Tsk, tsk. That always happens. Pity, I've liked Andy Pettitte for as long as I've known about baseball, and I'm not exaggerating. ;)
"He drilled me, and while I'm looking for my eye, he's laughing his head off." -- Jason Kendall, about his son, Kuyper, head-butting him.

by Chavinator on Apr 24, 2006 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone read this?
Catcher Jason Kendall is sporting a shiner under his right eye thanks to a head butt from his 16-month-old son, Kuyper. "He drilled me, and while I'm looking for my eye, he's laughing his head off," Kendall said.

awwww

http://mlb.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060424&content_id=1416605&vkey=news_mlb &fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb

Gabba Gabba A's?

by pbruins92 on Apr 24, 2006 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

funny rotoworld
Jason Kendall started Monday despite sporting a shiner under his right eye, the result of a head butt from his 16-month-old son, Kuyper.

The kid's got more power than his father does.

hahah. how sad.

by gotgreen on Apr 24, 2006 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall's funny quote...
inspired my new sig. ;)
"He drilled me, and while I'm looking for my eye, he's laughing his head off." -- Jason Kendall, about his son, Kuyper, head-butting him.

by Chavinator on Apr 24, 2006 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

at the same time
i posted the damn thing.
Gabba Gabba A's?

by pbruins92 on Apr 24, 2006 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey Got Green...
Just wanted to mention that I am using the screen saver that you posted. Have had some great compliments on it.
Thank You for sharing it.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 24, 2006 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh cool! =D
i took that picture last week during the night kenny rogers killed the A's offense. i had to do something else to keep me from tearing my hair out at the game so i took a lot of pictures.

by gotgreen on Apr 24, 2006 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey! Jeez! Joe!
Don't go giving it back!
"He drilled me, and while I'm looking for my eye, he's laughing his head off." -- Jason Kendall, about his son, Kuyper, head-butting him.

by Chavinator on Apr 24, 2006 6:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

on a positive note
another silly old baseball saying is being disproven by the a's.

hitting is NOT contageous.

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 Apr 24, 2006 6:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man, I have to keep reminding myself...
..this game is far from over.
Just win, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Apr 24, 2006 6:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not even close...
Texas scores a lot of runs
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 24, 2006 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon
joe keep stopping them.

no more runs please

LET'S GO OAKLAND; FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

by haroldMD on Apr 24, 2006 6:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

heh heh
Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol. Carol.

by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2006 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not to jinx us but...
who would close tonight..duke?

by dbeach13 on Apr 24, 2006 6:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I am ....
officially on the Swisher bandwagon now. Had to take time out from watching the game to come and post that.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 24, 2006 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton, STOP!
Jennifer hates me.

by Sharon on Apr 24, 2006 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

man i feel bad for the marlins
talented young team, unable to win.

vargas only gives up one hit in 6 1/3 innings, cubs just score 6 in the 8th.

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 Apr 24, 2006 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm watching it, too!
Incredible.
Just win, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Apr 24, 2006 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, but they're still learning, though
If things are still like this in another two years (even one is a lot to hope for), then start feeling bad. This is what everyone expected, and that probably includes the owners and management.
"I was always high on X. Obviously, that hasn't changed." -- Jake Peavy

by spal on Apr 24, 2006 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

man o man

by Hombre Palo on Apr 24, 2006 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

F$#%#$ mench
get that DP now Joe.
LET'S GO OAKLAND; FROM DOMINICAN REPUBLIC.

by haroldMD on Apr 24, 2006 6:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn....
About to cought up the lead that our two man crew put up
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 24, 2006 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man, on Gameday
Brad Wilkerson, he burns my eyes, ai.

And of course, he gets a hit. Goddammit.

"He drilled me, and while I'm looking for my eye, he's laughing his head off." -- Jason Kendall, about his son, Kuyper, head-butting him.

by Chavinator on Apr 24, 2006 6:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Over 100 pitches...
Kinda odd he's still in
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 24, 2006 6:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hello? Bullpen?
<panics>
"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 24, 2006 6:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

just a question....
has any of DJs out been to the left side of the field? It looks as though he is rolling over everything, and unless he gets a pitch inside, he's not going to do anything...
"Peter you're drunk again!"... "No, I'm just exhausted because I've been up all night drinking."

by ChavyFan03 on Apr 24, 2006 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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