Open Thread: Game 5 - A's at Seattle (cont.)

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 7, 2006 8:18 PM PDT reply actions

He gave up a run?

He'll never make it in this league?

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 7, 2006 8:18 PM PDT reply actions

EDIT

? = .

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 7, 2006 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Don't let Felix get out of the inning!

"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Apr 7, 2006 8:18 PM PDT reply actions

they might try to milk one more inning out of him

unless he gets near 110 this inning

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:18 PM PDT reply actions

yummm...

milk and Cupcakes. <drools>

Greatest conversation ever.

by Jennifer on Apr 7, 2006 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Doubt it

They had him on pitch counts last season.

The 2006 Oakland A's: Ridin' with the King

by tblazrdude on Apr 7, 2006 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Felix is clearly a MaEl H8r

by booya on Apr 7, 2006 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

Hernandez hits Ellis.

Who does he think he is?!

Crosby?

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

by Sharon on Apr 7, 2006 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

Come on, Chavy...

Diego needs a new pair of shoes!

(Not that, you know, couldn't afford one now.)

"There was talk about getting a big name manager. Casey Stengel, guys like that. But they were all dead." --Mark Kotsay

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 7, 2006 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

Wow Chavy take the bat off your shoulder

"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." ~ Kirby Puckett

by smith1051 on Apr 7, 2006 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

that was a nice pitch

by larrysgurl on Apr 7, 2006 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

That Chavez needs more grit

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

Boy...that was a beautiful pitch!

We may beat Felix Hernandez tonight, but the kid's the real deal!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2006 8:21 PM PDT reply actions

boy howdy

by kvn on Apr 7, 2006 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Angels up 3-0

runners on the corners, 1 out in the 4th

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 7, 2006 8:22 PM PDT reply actions

We need a shut down inning!

Just win, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Apr 7, 2006 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

<sheepish look>

Okay, I know I'm supposed to have the Angels lose every game, but MAN I like seeing the Yankees lose. I like the whining from the East Coast.

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2006 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

Huh?!

Royals beat the World Series champs!

"I'm biased but I don't think there's anyone better than us" -Jason "Bulldog" Kendall

by streetfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:24 PM PDT reply actions

It's all the consonants.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 7, 2006 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions

White Sox had a 6-0 lead, too...

"There was talk about getting a big name manager. Casey Stengel, guys like that. But they were all dead." --Mark Kotsay

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 7, 2006 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Ouch!

"I'm biased but I don't think there's anyone better than us" -Jason "Bulldog" Kendall

by streetfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey

Blanton doesn't believe in Carl Everett either!

Nice K

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 7, 2006 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

Memo to A's other pitchers

PLEASE TAKE NOTES!

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2006 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

Bradley working over Hernandez...

Blanton working over the Mariners...

Two-ton fun!

Toasted Almond

by Ice Cream on Apr 7, 2006 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

Mil-ton and Blan-ton, I presume :)

"There was talk about getting a big name manager. Casey Stengel, guys like that. But they were all dead." --Mark Kotsay

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 7, 2006 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Blanton dereves to get the first SP win.

Pitching with much grit and heart tonight

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 7, 2006 8:26 PM PDT reply actions

deserves...duh

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 7, 2006 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions

Kyli...is that you on the TV???!?

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2006 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

I was going to ask that!

Greatest conversation ever.

by Jennifer on Apr 7, 2006 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Blanton (in his best Catman voice)...

"Screw you guys, I'm doing it myself"

"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Apr 7, 2006 8:27 PM PDT reply actions

Catman?

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

by secret ASian man on Apr 7, 2006 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions

Product of a torried basement liason

between Cartman and Catwoman

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Dontcha konw?

He's channeling David E. Kelley in his spacious Woodside estate!

:-)

"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Apr 7, 2006 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

I think misfit meant to type "Cartman"

which, when you think about it, would be a good nickname for Blanton "I'm not fat, I'm big-boned".

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 7, 2006 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions

meow!

Greatest conversation ever.

by Jennifer on Apr 7, 2006 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Bye bye Felix

Happy birthday tomorrow

"I'm biased but I don't think there's anyone better than us" -Jason "Bulldog" Kendall

by streetfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

Kyli...is that you on the TV???!?

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2006 8:28 PM PDT reply actions

asking about sophmore slump?

different spelling, aint it?

by kvn on Apr 7, 2006 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions

C'mon Hurt!

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

by secret ASian man on Apr 7, 2006 8:29 PM PDT reply actions

I wonder if FT would

try to take second on a passed ball/wild pitch?

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:30 PM PDT reply actions

melt down in seattle?

stay tuned to find out! : D

by kvn on Apr 7, 2006 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

C'MON DJ!

breakout

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 7, 2006 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

Mateo Goin' With The Old School Chaw

n/m

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2006 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

DJ?

Hit, please?

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

by Sharon on Apr 7, 2006 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

a's walking

what's that quote from last year about the a's walking?

i think it was a mariners pitcher...

anyone have it?

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 7, 2006 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

Something like

"so patient they're annoying."

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 7, 2006 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions

i want the direct quote damnit!

come on sal, show off your mit education

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 7, 2006 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions

I must have been asleep

in Transport Phenomena lecture that day.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 7, 2006 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Gil Meche.

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying."

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

by Sharon on Apr 7, 2006 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Here's another flattering quote

"That's the most patient team I ever faced in my professional career," said Baltimore rookie starter John Maine, who was chased by Johnson's bases-loaded walk in the fifth. "They wait for their pitch, and they'll even take a strike and then wait for their pitch later in the count.

"They lived up to their billing."

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

by Sharon on Apr 7, 2006 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions

at this point DJ might be better off not swinging

the bat.

by larrysgurl on Apr 7, 2006 8:35 PM PDT reply actions

Johnson

Battling Kendall for the 8th/9th slot.

Where are you Scott Hatteburg?

FIRE MACHA!

"Because he's always cleanin' up everybody else's s**t" -Ron Washington on Jeff Tam in 'Moneyball'

by kotsaykid on Apr 7, 2006 8:35 PM PDT reply actions

Thank you Chavvy

for passing the slow-start fever to DJ.

by gimpy989 on Apr 7, 2006 8:35 PM PDT reply actions

Boy.... DJ's In a Slump

Perhaps they shouldn't have given him the green light on 3-1 ;-)

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

That Jojima with the palm down catching

like Joe Morgan says ... he must not play the game right.

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

C'mon AP...

You HS'ers know, he's gotta get 3 points to get college/big league credit...

"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Apr 7, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

Pinch hit Marco here

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

umm hello run to first base.

by larrysgurl on Apr 7, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions

not applicable

if there's a runner on first

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 7, 2006 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions

....and fewer than two outs.

n/m

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2006 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions

There's Your Answer...

...even the Big Hurt can advance on that WP.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

Kendoll can't hit into a DP...

He'll get a hit!

C'mon Jason!

"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Apr 7, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions

look for the right side slap

like he did to NY

by davestewart on Apr 7, 2006 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions

I know it's early but ...

I'm not liking Perez' ABs. Last time he was pissed at a called third strike and this time he struck out at an obvious low ball.

Toasted Almond

by Ice Cream on Apr 7, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

6 strikes, 15 balls?

Somebody call the Yankees, I've got somebody for their bullpen!

by gimpy989 on Apr 7, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

pop up prediction (and I am on delay)

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 7, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions

Home run prediction

thanks for your optimism!

by gimpy989 on Apr 7, 2006 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions

Ken Doll with a walk

"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." ~ Kirby Puckett

by smith1051 on Apr 7, 2006 8:40 PM PDT reply actions

BASES JUICED!!!

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

by secret ASian man on Apr 7, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

Does Swish have a gannie yet in his career?

"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Apr 7, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

Nope neither a granny

"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." ~ Kirby Puckett

by smith1051 on Apr 7, 2006 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions

I know, counting my eggs...

C;mon SWISH!

"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Apr 7, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions

Bases juiced for Swish

"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." ~ Kirby Puckett

by smith1051 on Apr 7, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

2 walks in one game for kendall? man

it's amazing what he can do with no one on first.

by larrysgurl on Apr 7, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

lol, that is oretty funny

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions

pretty

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions

"I'm walkin', yes indeed ..."

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 7, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

MAKE A WISH, SWISH!

by kvn on Apr 7, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!

by kvn on Apr 7, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

by Sharon on Apr 7, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

what was that?

by larrysgurl on Apr 7, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

MB

missed third.

by Hit4TheCycle on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

Almost a grand slam...

what the hell was The Gamer doing? Only 1 run on a ball off the wall?

"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." ~ Kirby Puckett

by smith1051 on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

arrggg!!!

baserunning gaff!!!

by davestewart on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

Huh?

What happened to Bradley, did he miss 3rd?

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

by secret ASian man on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

yeah, missed third went back, caught in run down

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions

sloppy baserunning on MB ...

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

oh dear

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

Bradley must've missed the base

holy crap that could cost the team.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

Okay

that was pretty pathetic.

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

by Nick on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

To elaborate

it's especially pathetic because there were two outs. Bradley should be running at the crack of the bat, and he has absolutely no real reason even to look back to see if it's a homer, a ball off the wall, or an out. His job is exactly the same no matter what.

If the A's have a kangaroo court, Bradley should get a life sentence.

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

by Nick on Apr 7, 2006 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Ugh.

Greatest conversation ever.

by Jennifer on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

You've got to be FREAKIN KIDDING ME!

Poor Blanton!

And poor SWISH!!!! WHAT HAPPENED!?!?!?!?

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

WTF?!? Gamer! What the hell was that?

That cost us two runs. Btw, nice hit, Swish.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

That right there could be the ball game

"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." ~ Kirby Puckett

by smith1051 on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

what the FRICK?!?!?!

I was just commenting on how great a base runner bradley was. JESUS!!!!!!

by kvn on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

Freakin base-running errors...

Wait 'till the playoffs fools...

<sigh>

Argh!

"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

What is this? The Playoffs?

Well, at least I hope we get that s**t out of our system in April this year!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions

Bradley Missed Third - Just for Blanton

The whole A's team was concerned how Joe would react if he got too many runs in support. 2 should be all for him. New team rule.

Good move by Bradley to support the status quo with his new team.

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by louismg on Apr 7, 2006 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

gawd the suspense

kills me with the mlbtv delay and that was a DISASTER.

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 7, 2006 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

Waiting for the replay...

Toasted Almond

by Ice Cream on Apr 7, 2006 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

Mr Bradley,...

meet Mr. Woodshed..

by davestewart on Apr 7, 2006 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

LMFAO

by kvn on Apr 7, 2006 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

So, what exactly happened here?

Thomas scored on a ball off the wall, but Bradley missed 3rd and had to go back so the bases are still loaded?

[Gameday can't process this much information very quickly.]

"It's like this team is the United Nations of Awesome." -Kyli

by whiteshoes40 on Apr 7, 2006 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

no the inning is over

by larrysgurl on Apr 7, 2006 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

how do you miss third?

anyway, at least the A's got one out of that.

But that whole inning, they really let Mateo get away with it.

Sure hope Blanton stays sharp. Wouldn't want these missed opportunities to come back and bite the team

by OaklandSi on Apr 7, 2006 8:44 PM PDT reply actions

Bradley Almost Missed Second

...the other night vs. the Yanks.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2006 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Game 2 gaffe

He was also in "no-man's-land" when he scored the winning run against NY on Scutaro's hit. With less than two outs, the left-fielder had a chance to catch it but Bradley was almost at third when he realized the ball was not going to be caught.

by AlBowe on Apr 7, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

It's taking the gameday guys

quite a while to write up this one.

by gimpy989 on Apr 7, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

FIRE ALAMEDA GREG NOW!!!

His bizarre "rules scenarios" are coming to life.

by Nico on Apr 7, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

Is Kendall alergic to weights?

I haven't seen him hit a ball that would actually make it to the warning track since August.

by BHooves78 on Apr 7, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

He hit one dead center Opening Night...

in the 9th inning

"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." ~ Kirby Puckett

by smith1051 on Apr 7, 2006 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Cupcakes will make it hold up

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

Go to Jail, Monopoly!

Do not pass go...do not score the virtually automatic run!

<aargh!>

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

note to milton bradley

Cancel check to Byrnes' base running coach.

"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Athletics fan and runner on Apr 7, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions

Scutaro is in!!!

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

I hope this does not send him

over the edge. (act like nothing happened)

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 7, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

Or worse..

..on the verge of going off the edge

Mom..! Meatloaf! ..F@#$!!

by JediLeroy on Apr 7, 2006 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Here's what I hope will happen...

Bradley gets mad, blasts a homer later in the game.

Blanton stays sharp, A's hold on to win.

Teammates pick on Bradley about the incident for a little bit after the game, then he smiles and shrugs it off.

He's happy. We're happy. Life goes on.

"There was talk about getting a big name manager. Casey Stengel, guys like that. But they were all dead." --Mark Kotsay

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 7, 2006 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Throw some gatorade in there somewhere

and you've got a novella!

by gimpy989 on Apr 7, 2006 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

HA!

"Was it because Joe Blanton's on the mound and he's not supposed to get a lot of run support?"

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions

you go JOE!

by OaklandSi on Apr 7, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

mmm cupcakes

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

Again, I LOVE Joe Blanton

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

Joe says: "Whatever."

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

by Sharon on Apr 7, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

'Cause this is my United States of Whatever...

Greatest conversation ever.

by Jennifer on Apr 7, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

He's GOT to be the best #5 in the league

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

"Got to be"??

He is!! Name another!

Just win, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Apr 7, 2006 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

felix hernandez...oh wait

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 7, 2006 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Barry Zito.

by atomopawn on Apr 7, 2006 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Way to regroup Cupcakes

"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." ~ Kirby Puckett

by smith1051 on Apr 7, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

you know, come to think of it...

Bradley caught the ire of Kent for a baserunning mistake last year..hmmm...

by davestewart on Apr 7, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

shhhh, be quiet. act normal around him.

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 7, 2006 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

bradley

has yet to have a bad at bat this year.
He has great at bats. The 11 pitch at bat earlier tonight was huge.

"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Athletics fan and runner on Apr 7, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

no, Kent got all over him

for not running out a grounder enough...when Bradley was nursing a sore knee.

And from what we know about Kent I'm sure that wasn't the first time he and Bradley got on each other's nerve

by OaklandSi on Apr 7, 2006 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Here's the good news on this front...

The A's don't have Jeff Kent. Or a Jeff Kent.

"There was talk about getting a big name manager. Casey Stengel, guys like that. But they were all dead." --Mark Kotsay

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 7, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey, I've never said anything bad about MB! ;-)

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 7, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

not you

the guy who stole your name

by OaklandSi on Apr 7, 2006 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

thank you for clarifying this

I believe I made an error. But aren't we all happy we don't have a Jeff Kent. We much prefer Bradley.

by davestewart on Apr 7, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

I am. JK is a prick. He belongs on the Dodgers.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 7, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions

hear hear

by OaklandSi on Apr 7, 2006 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Shut down!

Just win, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Apr 7, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

Man, that was fast.

Go Cupcakes!

"It's like this team is the United Nations of Awesome." -Kyli

by whiteshoes40 on Apr 7, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

Observations

Chavvy looks very tentative chasing flyballs in foul territory, both in Safeco and at home. He's been known to make spectacular catches in foul territory, so I don't know where the caution is coming from.
The A's better not lose, because Bradley will be the goat. If the media makes Bradley the goat, we could see some anger management issues.

Copernicus felt the same way about the geocentric crew.

by salb918 on Apr 7, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

#1

Yeah.

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

by Sharon on Apr 7, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Agree with both points...

I'm thinking it's still way early in the season and Chavy doesn't want to risk injury in non-critical situations.

Toasted Almond

by Ice Cream on Apr 7, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Playing to not risk injury

is how guys get hurt. its the regular season now...No reason to play not all out.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 7, 2006 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Nervous about hitting a wall with that shoulder?

Perhaps?

"There was talk about getting a big name manager. Casey Stengel, guys like that. But they were all dead." --Mark Kotsay

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 7, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

"hitting a wall"

heh.

Greatest conversation ever.

by Jennifer on Apr 7, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Calling it now ...

1 more inning from Cupcakes, 1 from Duke, 1 from Dead End Street, final score 3-0

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

Tempting Fate

You need to walk outside turn around 3 times and spit/curse to avoid tempting fate.

by Chavez4Prez on Apr 7, 2006 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

That's it, Joe.

Don't worry about the other guys. Just do your job.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 7, 2006 8:50 PM PDT reply actions

Downstairs watching..

But that baserunning made me ill...Almost comedic, but not quite unless we win. Wish there was a camera angle on it.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 7, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions

WOW WOW WOW

It's bad enough that were doing sac bunts, but now bunts with no one on!

Joe morgan just had a <stroke>

What are these guys thinken... :D

"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Devyn on Apr 7, 2006 8:53 PM PDT reply actions

Morgan

Does it make me a bad person that I laughed at that?

by Chavez4Prez on Apr 7, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

The Jack Daniels 7th inning stretch?

Here kids, talk to Jack!

Toasted Almond

by Ice Cream on Apr 7, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions

NICO how did you start the new thread

with almost 200 posts automatically?

by OaklandSi on Apr 7, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions

I don't wanna see Street tonight....

Joe, showing the starters how to get it done...

Get him a couple more boys!

"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Apr 7, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

See that Blanton stat?

12-1 in 19 starts when the A's have scored one or more runs...

Geesh...

"There was talk about getting a big name manager. Casey Stengel, guys like that. But they were all dead." --Mark Kotsay

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 7, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

cupcakes

Can I just say I love that nickname.

"Because he's always cleanin' up everybody else's s**t" -Ron Washington on Jeff Tam in 'Moneyball'

by kotsaykid on Apr 7, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

Damn I'm glad I took Cupcakes...

in the 16th round in one of my leagues

"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." ~ Kirby Puckett

by smith1051 on Apr 7, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions

pitching a masterpiece

and...what about his strikeouts?

by OaklandSi on Apr 7, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions

3 pitches - 3 strikes - sit down Sexson

"Baseball doesn't owe me a thing. I owe my whole life to baseball." ~ Kirby Puckett

by smith1051 on Apr 7, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

DUDE!! MARRY ME JB!!!!

"This is the show. Do it right."

by baseballgirl on Apr 7, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

Hell ye-ah!

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

by secret ASian man on Apr 7, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

Dude.

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

by Sharon on Apr 7, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

That Cupcake guy, whatta showoff

does he think Macha is gonna let him pitch a complete game or something?

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

Awsome!

Just, Amesome!

"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Apr 7, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

What's the pitch count?

by lerei on Apr 7, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

84 through seven

"There was talk about getting a big name manager. Casey Stengel, guys like that. But they were all dead." --Mark Kotsay

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 7, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

84

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Way to go, Joe!

That's pitching!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 7, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

This would be good time for MB to redeem

himself. And boy, is Joe dealing tonight, or what?

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 7, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

New thread open

(in a sec)

by Nico on Apr 7, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions

<sigh> I'm gonna love listening to the end

of A's commercials all season long

by Rickeyfan on Apr 7, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions

Cupcakes freaking DEALING!

Fear the cupcakes

Mom..! Meatloaf! ..F@#$!!

by JediLeroy on Apr 7, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions

LOL

I respect people with skills. Nice artwork.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 7, 2006 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions

this will be an interesting MB at bat

whether he gets a hit or not, let's hope he's able to stay patient and doesn't appear to still be flustered...

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 7, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions

he's working the count well

and just walked.

So much for losing patience

by OaklandSi on Apr 7, 2006 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

yeah, good to see

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 7, 2006 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions