Open Thread: Game 7 - A's at Seattle

by baseballgirl on Apr 9, 2006 12:57 PM PDT in News

Allow me to recap the last 48 hours:

Blanton & bullpen threw a two-hitter, Zito & bullpen threw a one-hitter. The A's pitchers have held Seattle to three hits and zero runs over the last 20 innings, with no relief in sight. I'm sure the Seattle batters would have gladly seen anyone other than Rich Harden in the game today, and unless they choose to patiently wait it out against our flame-thrower, look for them to swing early and often, which is a dream come true when you're concerned with pitch-count.

If you're looking to schedule baseball around your life (and yes, this is different than scheduling your life around baseball), here's some free advice. If there's an A's game you don't want to miss, it's when Harden's on the mound, especially against a team that is frustrated offensively.

Standing in the way of the A's and their second consecutive series win is Joel Pineiro, or `Jooooooeeeeelllllleeeee', if you prefer the Seattle announcers' four-syllable pronunciation. After coming off a pretty uninspiring 2005, Pineiro beat the Angels last week, going 6+. He's beatable. (If this was last year's A's team, I would add, `but don't worry; we'll make him look Cy Freakin' Young', but since the additions of Do-Not-Pass-Go and Don't-Make-Any-Sudden-Movements, I feel pretty good about our chances.)

Today's lineups:

Seattle

Suzuki
Lopez
Ibanez
Sexson
Everett
Beltre
Reed
Betancourt
Quiroz

Your 2006 Oakland Athletics

Ellis
Kotsay
Crosby
Chavez
Thomas
Bradley
Payton
Kendall
Swisher

Dan Johnson is sitting today, despite some success against Pineiro. That might not be a bad thing.

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dibbs

This ain't no party. This ain't no disco.

by franks a lot on Apr 9, 2006 12:58 PM PDT 0 recs

Most importantly...

The A's are in sole possession of first place in the AL West division. Let's keep on holding on until we reach our goal!

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by louismg on Apr 9, 2006 12:59 PM PDT 0 recs

Afternoon, A's Fans!

Time for baseball. The big question is why FSN+ is still showing infomercials?

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 9, 2006 1:00 PM PDT 0 recs

I've got it on FSN+

well, now I have ads, but I've got the game. :)

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 9, 2006 1:03 PM PDT up 0 recs

Angels down 4-0 early

Shrek goves up a solo to A-rod, then a 3 run jimmy jack to Posada

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 9, 2006 1:01 PM PDT 0 recs

ITS ON TV! ITS ON TV!

OMG ITS ON TV!

by Zonis on Apr 9, 2006 1:02 PM PDT 0 recs

About dang time.

It will interesting to see how often the A's are on FSN+ compared to the Giants. Anybody know how all the TV stuff works for Bay Area teams? That would be very interesting to know.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 9, 2006 1:04 PM PDT up 0 recs

FSN

It's worse down in Texas because of all of the teams in different areas, and if you're in the middle of them it's anyone's guess as to what games you get, there is no rhyme or reason to it

by Chavez4Prez on Apr 9, 2006 1:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

Thanks for free advice

about scheduling. Leaving the office now but may miss the first pitch. gotta go!

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 9, 2006 1:03 PM PDT 0 recs

I sorta miss the TV guide channel

Watching a TV station about TV was just so fun

This ain't no party. This ain't no disco.

by franks a lot on Apr 9, 2006 1:03 PM PDT 0 recs

I love how the people on the channel

are always arrogant and full of themselves, and say outright that they assume you are watching the TV Guide channel to see THEM and not to find out whats on other channels :P

by Zonis on Apr 9, 2006 1:05 PM PDT up 0 recs

Just an FYI to everyone:

First pitch probably won't be until around 1:13pm today, because there's a pre-game ceremony to honor the career of former catcher Dan Wilson.

by Nico on Apr 9, 2006 1:04 PM PDT 0 recs

That was yesterday..

by Zonis on Apr 9, 2006 1:05 PM PDT up 0 recs

Every M's home game is perfect

for a Dan Wilson celebration

This ain't no party. This ain't no disco.

by franks a lot on Apr 9, 2006 1:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

wow..

I don't think it's possible to be any more hung over right now...

by high street on Apr 9, 2006 1:05 PM PDT 0 recs

I wish I did..

but unfortunately, I'm at work. All I've got is sunflower seeds, half of a stale Kit Kat bar, and both hot and cold water. Do you have any receipes for that?

by high street on Apr 9, 2006 1:09 PM PDT up 0 recs

I work

every weekend. It SUCKS. But it allows me to go to those midweek day games that no one else can ever go to cuz they're at work....

by high street on Apr 9, 2006 1:13 PM PDT up 0 recs

thanks

by high street on Apr 9, 2006 1:26 PM PDT up 0 recs

It was a joke

by Nico on Apr 9, 2006 1:05 PM PDT 0 recs

But enough about...

Dan Howitt's major league career.

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by louismg on Apr 9, 2006 1:07 PM PDT up 0 recs

By Dan Howitt, I meant... Dann Howitt

Duh. Two N's - why didn't I think of that?

http://www.baseball-almanac.com/players/player.php?p=howitda01

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by louismg on Apr 9, 2006 1:08 PM PDT up 0 recs

Boooo!

Oh well, at least he is on base

by Zonis on Apr 9, 2006 1:07 PM PDT 0 recs

On Tuesday against the Twins...

another pre-game ceremony, this time for KP. They will also be giving Torii Hunter the GG he stole from Mark Kotsay.

Greatest conversation ever.

by Jennifer on Apr 9, 2006 1:07 PM PDT 0 recs

I like this lineup

by OaklandSi on Apr 9, 2006 1:07 PM PDT 0 recs

Bah! That was retaliation!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 9, 2006 1:07 PM PDT 0 recs

Ellis should have rushed the mound

by Chavez4Prez on Apr 9, 2006 1:08 PM PDT 0 recs

Ellis takes one for the team.

That's one way to get on base. But ouch!

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 9, 2006 1:08 PM PDT 0 recs

I predict a momentaryDan Wilson comeback this year

So I can look forward to another Dan Wilson memorial next year

This ain't no party. This ain't no disco.

by franks a lot on Apr 9, 2006 1:08 PM PDT 0 recs

Lineup

Same lineup as opening day right? Is that the first time the A's haven't used a new lineup this year?

by Eggman on Apr 9, 2006 1:08 PM PDT 0 recs

Let's Go Oakland!

I changed my whole day around to watch King Richard continue the domination.

by oaklandgabe on Apr 9, 2006 1:09 PM PDT 0 recs

Angels down 4-0 to Skanks in 2nd

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 9, 2006 1:10 PM PDT 0 recs

Go Yankees!

(While playing WestDiv teams only)

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 9, 2006 1:12 PM PDT up 0 recs

Wasn't Gammons high on Pinero

a few years back? What poor judgment

This ain't no party. This ain't no disco.

by franks a lot on Apr 9, 2006 1:10 PM PDT 0 recs

Crosby in midseason form

Taking after Kendall and Hatteberg already.

by Zonis on Apr 9, 2006 1:12 PM PDT 0 recs

Man, we have such bad luck

We get the 2006 MVP to the plate and he hits into a DP.

by Nico on Apr 9, 2006 1:13 PM PDT 0 recs

He still has my unofficial vote

This ain't no party. This ain't no disco.

by franks a lot on Apr 9, 2006 1:14 PM PDT up 0 recs

Really,

what are the chances that the A's manufacture a run in the first inning?

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 9, 2006 1:15 PM PDT up 0 recs

woo hoo!

one pitch, one out! 26 more...

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 9, 2006 1:15 PM PDT 0 recs

Lopez K's

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

by smith1051 on Apr 9, 2006 1:17 PM PDT 0 recs

Harden's family in the stands.

No pressure at all, Rich. Btw, great first inning.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 9, 2006 1:17 PM PDT 0 recs

nice inning.

let's do it again!

The Harden part, not the offence part.

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

by Jjjsixsix on Apr 9, 2006 1:17 PM PDT 0 recs

nine pitches.

<thud>

Greatest conversation ever.

by Jennifer on Apr 9, 2006 1:17 PM PDT 0 recs

thats what i'm talkin about!!

My Preemptive Kendall HR post: *OH MY GODDDD!!!* JASON KENDALL HIT A HOMER!!! Wooooooo!!1
My Blog.

by rungood on Apr 9, 2006 1:18 PM PDT up 0 recs

it's good...

but i miss the bay!!

better now though in Estonia, as the days are getting longer and the weather's getting warmer.

t-minus 3 months 'til Cali...

My Preemptive Kendall HR post: *OH MY GODDDD!!!* JASON KENDALL HIT A HOMER!!! Wooooooo!!1
My Blog.

by rungood on Apr 9, 2006 1:26 PM PDT up 0 recs

Have to love the 9 pitch inning by Harden

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

by smith1051 on Apr 9, 2006 1:18 PM PDT 0 recs

It took five games,

but finally our pitching is doing what they're supposed to be doing. I think this year's gonna be pretty damn sweet for us A's fans. 100 wins, anyone?

"We don't start nothin', but we don't take nothin' either" - Dusty Baker

by Philip Christy on Apr 9, 2006 1:18 PM PDT 0 recs

I couldn't find the stat

on the A's record for consecutive scoreless innings pitched (it was in 1984, I believe, with Heimueller, Krueger, Codiroli, and Warren involved), and I think the IP was in the 30s, ended by a Juan Beniquez grand slam. Anyone know the exact number of IP?

by Nico on Apr 9, 2006 1:19 PM PDT 0 recs

close

Looks like the streak you're thinking of was August of 1983:
http://retrosheet.org/boxesetc/VOAK01983.htm
37 scoreless innings.
The Beniquez slam came an inning after the Angels scored their first run.

God, a man makes light of a serious situation and all of a suddent xbox and looney toons are all over him. - salb918

by andeux on Apr 9, 2006 1:29 PM PDT up 0 recs

ewwww

just noticed the a's helmets. what's up with the contouring? that looks fugly.

Governator El-Slimebag

by greendatitiz on Apr 9, 2006 1:20 PM PDT 0 recs

To prevent premature balding

Allows the hair to breathe

This ain't no party. This ain't no disco.

by franks a lot on Apr 9, 2006 1:21 PM PDT up 0 recs

But without the clown...

what's the point of hair breathing? Sure, Keilty needs a hair conditioned hat, but most of the current A's roster is already bald(ish).

Hopefully Keilty will be back sometime this season, otherwise my investment in huge orange wigs will go for naught.

by NotJohnnyDamon on Apr 9, 2006 1:56 PM PDT up 0 recs

Big Hurt is hurting at the plate so far this yr

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

by smith1051 on Apr 9, 2006 1:21 PM PDT 0 recs

to be fair

Piniero threw him three perfect pitches.

by spoiltvictorianchild on Apr 9, 2006 1:24 PM PDT up 0 recs

Fan of the Fall?

Nice...

This ain't no party. This ain't no disco.

by franks a lot on Apr 9, 2006 1:26 PM PDT up 0 recs

Yanks vs. Angels

Yankees 5-5-0
Angels 0-0-1
Sweet.

"We don't start nothin', but we don't take nothin' either" - Dusty Baker

by Philip Christy on Apr 9, 2006 1:24 PM PDT 0 recs

What inning? Who's on mound for Y's? Thanks.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 9, 2006 1:25 PM PDT up 0 recs

3rd - moose

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Apr 9, 2006 1:26 PM PDT up 0 recs

The Moose.

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 9, 2006 1:26 PM PDT up 0 recs

Mussina on the mound

Top 3rd inning. Still VERY early...

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 9, 2006 1:26 PM PDT up 0 recs

Thanks to all of you. :-)

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 9, 2006 1:28 PM PDT up 0 recs

Damn, looked like ball 4 to me.

MB certainly thought so.

Green and Gold since '73. #1712

by kent1 on Apr 9, 2006 1:24 PM PDT 0 recs

As long as Harden gets

those strikes too its all good

by redruin on Apr 9, 2006 1:25 PM PDT up 0 recs

yeah

It looks like anything close is going to be a strike. Harden got a couple of close ones... nothing as questionable as that one, but let's hope that it's consistent.

by spoiltvictorianchild on Apr 9, 2006 1:26 PM PDT up 0 recs