Open Thread: Game 4 - A's at Seattle (cont.)

Fine. I'd be happy with just a nice little single here, not picky who hits it, although it would probably be helpful if it was one of the next guys up to bat. I'm easy, just score me a run here and there and I'm good. [and no dirty minds here, please.]

"Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things." -Robert Frost

by whiteshoes40 on Apr 6, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions

"[and no dirty minds here, please.]"

High expectations, indeed.

"Any shots that I'll be callin' will be to the bartender!" -- Band Camp

by Sharon on Apr 6, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions

What can I say, I'm an optimist.

Maybe a little too optimistic in this case, I suppose.

"Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things." -Robert Frost

by whiteshoes40 on Apr 6, 2006 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

tsk

MMMM... gotta love the "new season" smell ~~ jlaff

by Poppy on Apr 6, 2006 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Jeez

Ellis caught the Bernie Williams bug.

2006 Oakland A's: Making history, one game at a time.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 6, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

What happened to spring training

Ellis? He's still in Arizona.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 6, 2006 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Mikey Thalblum forgot to bring him!

MMMM... gotta love the "new season" smell ~~ jlaff

by Poppy on Apr 6, 2006 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Come on DJ

Now's the time to break out of it.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 6, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

Please get a hit Johnson!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 6, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

DJ is due!

by uclawarren on Apr 6, 2006 9:28 PM PDT reply actions

Well

he's on base...it's a start!

by uclawarren on Apr 6, 2006 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Hargrove come on

by Slide Jeremy on Apr 6, 2006 9:30 PM PDT reply actions

our only hope is if...

they put JJ Putz in...

by Suck My Moneyballs on Apr 6, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

Bradley

Smile

by Slide Jeremy on Apr 6, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

Smiles

they bring down his SLG

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by tblazrdude on Apr 6, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions

That's too bad

because he has a great smile.

"Any shots that I'll be callin' will be to the bartender!" -- Band Camp

by Sharon on Apr 6, 2006 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Where's that soft Mariners bullpen

some of you were talking about earlier. We're just not hitting today.

by atomopawn on Apr 6, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

A homer

a hit. anything.

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by tblazrdude on Apr 6, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

I just think it's not our night

Nobody except Chavez, Scutaro, and Melhuse looks like they have a clue as to what they're doing at the plate.

When Melhuse and Scutaro are propping up the offense you just know it hasn't been your night.

by walk off bunt on Apr 6, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

Bradley

Walks

by Slide Jeremy on Apr 6, 2006 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

PH Frank Thomas for Payton!!

This is the kind of high leverage AB we need to get him in with.

"If you throw at someone's head, it's very dangerous, because in the head is the brain." -- Pudge Rodriguez

by niallmack on Apr 6, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

creepy

we think alike.

by Devyn on Apr 6, 2006 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Come on macha

Put in Thomas for Payton. There both DH anyways.

by Devyn on Apr 6, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

One swing

and we are back in it

by Slide Jeremy on Apr 6, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

PINCH HIT WITH THOMAS

PLEASE MACHA YOU BIRD-BRAIN! It's not gonna kill him!!

by OaktownTribesman on Apr 6, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

Hannigan Family Fun Night

Funny!!!

by Slide Jeremy on Apr 6, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

Trivia

What field is more of a pitchers park: the Coliseum or Safeco?

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by tblazrdude on Apr 6, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

RFK

by booya on Apr 6, 2006 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Coliseum

Outfield is not as big. Safeco has huge alleys.

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 6, 2006 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions

You know what Marcus?

I so glad Round Table is so creative with its radio spots

by Slide Jeremy on Apr 6, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

Wish we could get Round Table

pizza out here in Virginia.

by atomopawn on Apr 6, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions

no, if you had Round Table in Virginia...

...you'd also have to hear & see the Matt and Marcus commercials.

MMMM... gotta love the "new season" smell ~~ jlaff

by Poppy on Apr 6, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Yah, mutt and mucus....sheez.

the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005 but BB's got the fix for 2006.

by ak_A on Apr 6, 2006 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Round table is overrated too

Pizza hut is better

"If you throw at someone's head, it's very dangerous, because in the head is the brain." -- Pudge Rodriguez

by niallmack on Apr 6, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions

dem's fightin words

there is no way in hell pizza hut is better than round table

by Suck My Moneyballs on Apr 6, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Ick. Pizza Hut.

Only if you like greasy cardboard from the garbage can . . . .

by atomopawn on Apr 6, 2006 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Wow..

Pizza Hut is awful.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 6, 2006 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions

yes!!!

JJ Putz will save the day for Oakland!!!

by Suck My Moneyballs on Apr 6, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions

I know JJ Putz

by Slide Jeremy on Apr 6, 2006 9:35 PM PDT reply actions

Macha snoozes again

Somebody buy the geezer a Starbucks coffee...

by OaktownTribesman on Apr 6, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions

Jay Payton is a bad hitter

I'm sorry, but it needs to be said. He makes a ton of outs, and his averagish power doesn't make up for it.

by walk off bunt on Apr 6, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

So:

Beane should deal Payton and Loaiza?

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by tblazrdude on Apr 6, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Payton, yeah

If he can bring any value in return. He's still a fine defensive player and can knock lefties around a little bit, so I'm saying firesale Jay. I just don't think he's a good hitter.

As for Loaiza, I'm gonna assume something was just wrong with his arm tonight. I didn't even see him top 84.

by walk off bunt on Apr 6, 2006 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions

Errr

NOT saying firesale. Whoops.

by walk off bunt on Apr 6, 2006 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Loaiza is

more valuable next year than this year. Better get an innings eater for multiple years

"If you throw at someone's head, it's very dangerous, because in the head is the brain." -- Pudge Rodriguez

by niallmack on Apr 6, 2006 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

That blackbelt is

Pretty overrated, but I agree with every decision he's made so far, this might buy a week or two before payton "talks his way out of Oakland".

"If you throw at someone's head, it's very dangerous, because in the head is the brain." -- Pudge Rodriguez

by niallmack on Apr 6, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions

Ichiro trying to kill Witasick.

"Any shots that I'll be callin' will be to the bartender!" -- Band Camp

by Sharon on Apr 6, 2006 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

lol

get out of my head right now

MMMM... gotta love the "new season" smell ~~ jlaff

by Poppy on Apr 6, 2006 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Ichiro tried to kill Witasick!

MMMM... gotta love the "new season" smell ~~ jlaff

by Poppy on Apr 6, 2006 9:43 PM PDT reply actions

woah

"Any shots that I'll be callin' will be to the bartender!" -- Band Camp

by Sharon on Apr 6, 2006 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Ha! Witasick has stronger Kung-fu.

2006 Oakland A's: Making history, one game at a time.

by OaktownRajah on Apr 6, 2006 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions

JINX

by kvn on Apr 6, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

What's with Witasick

He looks like he's copying Jim Mecir's delivery now...

by OaktownTribesman on Apr 6, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions

Hmm...

Are the long sleeves green on green pattern? Oy. I guess it could be worse, knowing what other aesthetic nightmares Nike is responsible for...

"A baseball season is like a book that is written one page at a time. You can't skip ahead to see how it ends." - Neil Hayes

by JLaff on Apr 6, 2006 9:48 PM PDT reply actions

or V-Tech.

Though Florida's is the worst.

At least their basketball team didn't wear that. If so, they probably shouldn't be allowed to win the national championship.

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

by Jjjsixsix on Apr 6, 2006 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Its green on Yellow.

They sell themn at MLB.com if you want to see them up close

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 6, 2006 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Chris Leak.

<thud>

"Any shots that I'll be callin' will be to the bartender!" -- Band Camp

by Sharon on Apr 6, 2006 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

C'mon, Swish!

Get on base for Scooter!

by atomopawn on Apr 6, 2006 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

4k's for swish

Baseball is like life. It's a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life. - E Harwell

by peoples27 on Apr 6, 2006 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

I should add him to my fantasy team.

As a pitcher!

by atomopawn on Apr 6, 2006 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions

That's a great idea

Owners should be able to short players whom they think will majestically underperform.

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by tblazrdude on Apr 6, 2006 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

oh, Swish, Swish, Swish...

MMMM... gotta love the "new season" smell ~~ jlaff

by Poppy on Apr 6, 2006 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

Young power bats

having a tough night. Swisher and DJ.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 6, 2006 9:52 PM PDT reply actions

good lord...

4 strikeouts in one night

by Suck My Moneyballs on Apr 6, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions

better than

Prince Fielder farming it up for my fantasy team...

"If you throw at someone's head, it's very dangerous, because in the head is the brain." -- Pudge Rodriguez

by niallmack on Apr 6, 2006 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

MILLHOUSE MOJO

"A baseball season is like a book that is written one page at a time. You can't skip ahead to see how it ends." - Neil Hayes

by JLaff on Apr 6, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

Damn...

Lot of good THAT did... 9 Ks for Oakland on the night

"A baseball season is like a book that is written one page at a time. You can't skip ahead to see how it ends." - Neil Hayes

by JLaff on Apr 6, 2006 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions

oh, Adam, Adam, Adam...

MMMM... gotta love the "new season" smell ~~ jlaff

by Poppy on Apr 6, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions

Is there an echo in here?

"Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things." -Robert Frost

by whiteshoes40 on Apr 6, 2006 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions

...here?, here?, here?

MMMM... gotta love the "new season" smell ~~ jlaff

by Poppy on Apr 6, 2006 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions

what a Putz

dont tell me he is going to strike out the 9th

Baseball is like life. It's a day-to-day existence, full of ups and downs. You make the most of your opportunities in baseball as you do in life. - E Harwell

by peoples27 on Apr 6, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions

Okay, I won't.

However...

MMMM... gotta love the "new season" smell ~~ jlaff

by Poppy on Apr 6, 2006 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Another walk-off for Scoot

by iglew on Apr 6, 2006 9:57 PM PDT reply actions

Not the good walk off

by redruin on Apr 6, 2006 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Pathetic

We missed the Big Hurt.

by OaktownTribesman on Apr 6, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

Well, that bit.

Maybe my following a game thread while watching TV is bad mojo.

MMMM... gotta love the "new season" smell ~~ jlaff

by Poppy on Apr 6, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions

Well that was bundles of fun.

But let's do it a little differently tomorrow, mmmk?

"Poets are like baseball pitchers. Both have their moments. The intervals are the tough things." -Robert Frost

by whiteshoes40 on Apr 6, 2006 10:01 PM PDT reply actions

I just came from the Rivercats game...

In Portland. The Cats look good! Kielty tried stretching a single to a double and got thrown out at 2nd. Chad Gaudin looked awesome. 2 hits over six innings. Sounds like the parent club could have used him tonight. Maybe just a bad night from Esteban. Nothing to worry about. Papa Joe will bounce us back right tomorrow. Go A'S!

by A'sfansince1970 on Apr 6, 2006 10:01 PM PDT reply actions