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Open Thread: Game 55 - A's vs. Twins (cont.)

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7th inning stretch, with Saarloos trying to give Santana a taste of that 1-0.

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First!
Sarloos on fire!

Hold 'em bullpen!

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

by OaklandInvader on Jun 2, 2006 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

We've actually done very
well against bad teams this year.

by atomopawn on Jun 2, 2006 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

69 Pitches after 7?
Nice work LOOS.
Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Jun 2, 2006 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

lmao
All he would divulge is that among the five relievers who opened the season in the Minors, righty Chad Gaudin is the only one who should count on being with the team in Gotham.

"Chad," he said, "has absolutely put himself head and shoulder above the other guys."

Asked which of the other four -- lefties Ron Flores and Randy Keisler, and righties Matt Roney and Steve Karsay -- has been the most impressive, Macha fell silent for a good 20 seconds.

"It's very difficult to answer that question," he said, clearly aware that by answering honestly he'd be tipping his hand on the roster move. "Everyone else is kind of in the logjam."

Good for Gaudin.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

That game is in Sac!
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

TEX 4, CWS 3 - FINAL
Double frick!
Dorian on Bonds: "Still, I love it when Bonds wins at the game that he plays."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jun 2, 2006 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

aCK!
Comment got ate!

Sarloos wants to stay in the rotation, fightin' Halsey for the spot until we get "healthy"

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

by OaklandInvader on Jun 2, 2006 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

wow, did you see that stat?
how about saarloos at home and halsey on the road...
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 Jun 2, 2006 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

jeez louize
Johan is pissed or somethin..... K'ing guys left and right.
Larry Davis couldn't treat a cold-Tony

by ohad on Jun 2, 2006 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Tough call for Macha
on how much rope to give Saarloos in the 8th--we might not be able to give up a run and still win, but the pitch count is not a problem...

by Nico on Jun 2, 2006 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Speaking of Rehabbing A's Jay Witascik pitched
4 innings today for the stockton Ports

Player IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Witasick  4.0 4 1 1 0 5 0 4.50

by theblackpearl on Jun 2, 2006 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I want to show you something.
Bottom 3RD B:3 S:2 O:0
Wilson Valdez reaches on throwing error by third baseman Hiram Bocachica.    Wilson Valdez to 2nd.  

Bottom 3RD B:1 S:1 O:0
James Loney doubles (9) on a line drive to right fielder Jason Perry.    Wilson Valdez scores.  

Bottom 3RD B:3 S:3 O:1
Delwyn Young called out on strikes.

Bottom 3RD B:1 S:3 O:2
Jon Weber strikes out swinging.  

Bottom 3RD B:1 S:3 O:3
Eric Riggs strikes out swinging.

I heart Jason Windsor.

I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

<hides>
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Hee! :D
Vince:  I have a question for you, partner.  Have the lights taken effect yet?

Korach:  Not yet, it's only 8:34.

"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
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 Jun 2, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

No!
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

uh oh
"All I can do is be me, whoever that is."~Bob Dylan

by andrew knows it on Jun 2, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Gosh Darnit!
Crap!

Not fair!

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

by OaklandInvader on Jun 2, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Frick on a stick with a brick!
Dorian on Bonds: "Still, I love it when Bonds wins at the game that he plays."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jun 2, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Yikes...
For some reason I kind of felt that one coming...
T.S. Eliot got it wrong: May is the cruelest month.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 2, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

DAAAMMMMMMNNNNN.
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

dum-da-da-dum
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

MAN, that guy kills us every time......
CUDDYER.....you bastard.
Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Jun 2, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn the MLB.tv delay...
It's so much worse when you know it's coming.

ARGGGHHH

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

exactly
key common indicator words on AN to watch out for.

Nooooo!

#$%^@@!

dammmmmm

as an mlbtv viewer you then prepare yourself.

the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2006 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

exactly...
by the number of "o" s in the NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO I knew it was a god damn jack
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2006 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cue Fire Macha threads...
"Sarloss left in too long"

Spelling was on purpose, or purpoise...

Damn!

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

by OaklandInvader on Jun 2, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Gaudin warming up now
Kendall had set up down and away, Saaloos pitched to Morneau down and in

by OaklandSi on Jun 2, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeez, Fosse.
way to pile on!
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

just so obvious
The A's killers combine to dethrone captain kirk. Son of a (((#$)*.
Larry Davis couldn't treat a cold-Tony

by ohad on Jun 2, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Friggin Macha
Why is Sarloos out there... he's been hit hard since the 6th inning!!

by brenarlo on Jun 2, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

see one comment down
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 Jun 2, 2006 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

ick
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

is that sarcasm
or are you serious?

i can't even tell anymore...

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 Jun 2, 2006 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

oops, one post too low
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 Jun 2, 2006 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

So.... that Santana guy.
How are we doing against him tonight?
<Slits wrists>
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Now I won't win my fantasy week
If Nathan gets a save I lose.  If Street gets a save I win.
"All I can do is be me, whoever that is."~Bob Dylan

by andrew knows it on Jun 2, 2006 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope so
Actually I hope the A's take the lead again so Street can save it
"All I can do is be me, whoever that is."~Bob Dylan

by andrew knows it on Jun 2, 2006 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you serious?
And you're a Twins fan, right?
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

kinda
I'm from Minnesota but Moneyball inspired me...I'm sure you've heard that before
"All I can do is be me, whoever that is."~Bob Dylan

by andrew knows it on Jun 2, 2006 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, just a couple of times. ;)
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your fantasy team...
my ass. Our team is on the ropes !

by IM4Oakgal on Jun 2, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes
Thats why I said I want the A's to take the lead
"All I can do is be me, whoever that is."~Bob Dylan

by andrew knows it on Jun 2, 2006 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tisk tisk
Captain Kirk was looking soo good!
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 2, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Scoot better do something in this game.
Because he's going to be the scapegoat if he doesn't.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Scoot sucks
He'll be the scapegoat until i see fit.
Larry Davis couldn't treat a cold-Tony

by ohad on Jun 2, 2006 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

re
Yeah, I'm begging Beane to bring up Ginter.  C'mon now.  

by 31Boots on Jun 2, 2006 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

No no no
Scoot can't be the scapegoat when plenty of other hitters have ofer's going.  Plus, he's played some stellar defense.  

by luvsthecurveball on Jun 2, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stop that.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon Saarloos! Get out of the inning!
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 2, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

marco scutaro better not get another at bat
let's see jeremy brown hit tonight, macha!
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 Jun 2, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

GEEEEZZZZZZZZ
why is saarloos still out there?!?!?!?!?  Everything is up up up

by brenarlo on Jun 2, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Offensive Woes
Don't overlook the fact that we have only 7 hits in the last 15 innings....our offense is still in the toilet.

by KoolAidDrinkerJr on Jun 2, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

i don't think anyone is saying it's not
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 Jun 2, 2006 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

re
At worst, Saarloos was a slightly worse option than anybod else.  I can't blame Macha for not trusting this pen.

by 31Boots on Jun 2, 2006 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

It's still Macha's fault. Zito only had 99
pitches last night.  If he goes the 8th inning Calero could have pitched the 8th tonight. It's the 7 degrees of blaming Macha.

by theblackpearl on Jun 2, 2006 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's Go Offense!
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 2, 2006 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah!!
LET'S GO OFFENSE!!!!!!!!!
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ok, screw Cuddyer.
Rally time!!!  <Said with a straight face>
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Sarloos was walking on the high wire
the last two innings....while santana was, still is walking on a two foot wide plank.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2006 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmm...
Santana or Nathan?

<barf>

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

<Flips coin>
<Coin goes under desk>

God knows what else is down there.

"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Payton, I will eat your face if you don't
get on base here!
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

ugh!
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

So, what does Payton's face
taste like?
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Like the face of a crappy hitter.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

will payton ever walk?
i'll put $5 on "no"
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 Jun 2, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

I haven't been up on this week
Busy at work.

Was Calero not an option tonight?

I thought for sure Los Kirk should start the 8th and get pulled when one batter reaches or the 9th.

If he wasn't an option my only beef with Macha would have been not having someone ready because Kirk was missing and elevating.  Especially since Kirk's history says he seems to fall of the table, not slowly get worse at the end of games.

by homerozzieandthestraw on Jun 2, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

To quote Janet Jackson:
"What have you done for me K-E-I-L-T-Y?"
Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Jun 2, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Spelling Police
I before E, except after C
Now THIS is Billy Ball

by Masaryk on Jun 2, 2006 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

sigh, payton
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Two baserunners all night.
Both of them in the 2nd inning.  
Yiiiiiiikkkkkkesssssssssssss.
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

100 pitches for Satan A
At least Swish gets a shot in the ninth
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Arg!!! Damn Johan!
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 2, 2006 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Yuck.
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay. Scoot leads off next inning.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

PINCH HIT for the love of Jeebus
anyone - Johnson if it's Nathan

Melhuse actually would be a far better option

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

<Searching for barf bag>
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

re
This will be telling.  Who pinch hits?  Probably Melhuse, I guess.

by 31Boots on Jun 2, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm guessing no one.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

someone better...
or Macha gets a very unpolite letter
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2006 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm guessing the phrase
FIRE MACHA NOW will appear somewhere in that letter?  ;)
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually, it would read...
"FIRE YOU NOW"
Dorian on Bonds: "Still, I love it when Bonds wins at the game that he plays."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jun 2, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

re
If no one pinch hits, I will officially add myself to the FIRE MACHA bandwagon.

by 31Boots on Jun 2, 2006 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

seriously, there had better be a pinch hitter
for stutaro.
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 Jun 2, 2006 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Why? Scoot is "remarkable".
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's remarkably bad?
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

macha's right
it's remarkable scutaro is on the team
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 Jun 2, 2006 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's not as if anyone outside of
Thomas and Kielty looked good against Santana tonight.

And Nathan's no pushover either

by OaklandSi on Jun 2, 2006 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

you're right
but that doesn't mean you send up a hitter with very little chance of getting on base to start the inning.  

scutaro has a .300 obp when he's hitting well.
and lately he is NOT hitting well.  at all.

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 Jun 2, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

1) melhuse 2) brown 3) whoever else is available
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 Jun 2, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kielty has 50% of our hits tonight!
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Someone has some explaining to do!!!!
WHO LET MY PONY PITCH THE EIGHTH?!??!!?

Saarloos is a seven inning pitcher...MAX.

I come back to THIS?!

THE APOCALYPSE IS HERE. GET ME A [censored] HORSEMAN ~Kyli

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Loos isn't even a seven inning pitcher.
But that's why tonight seemed like a special night for him.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

and by the way xbhaskarx ,
you owe my 'Loos an apology ;)
THE APOCALYPSE IS HERE. GET ME A [censored] HORSEMAN ~Kyli

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

cupcakes has been snacking
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

we better see a pinch hitter
melhuse makes the most sense, but i wouldn't mind seeing jeremy brown either.
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 Jun 2, 2006 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

It BETTER be Melhuse.
if it's Scutaro--hell if Scutaro is still on the team in a week--F.M.N.

and so we go.

THE APOCALYPSE IS HERE. GET ME A [censored] HORSEMAN ~Kyli

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

keith ginter / perez
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 Jun 2, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

You know this...
Macha is not going to give Brown his first MLB AB in a "pressure" situation...
"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Jun 2, 2006 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Morneau
"I'm gonna take his mom out for a nice seafood dinner...and then never call her again!"
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2006 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

re
Can Bocachica actually handle 2B defensively, or is that just urban legend?  I'd be for that move too.

by 31Boots on Jun 2, 2006 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Witasick might be activated on Sunday?!
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

speaking of Witasick, earlier on MILB.com it said
Jay had pitched 5 innings, now it says he pitched 2 innings, and Rogers pitched the next 4.

by theblackpearl on Jun 2, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, but REALLY...
...are the A's REALLY going to yank Saarloos out of the rotation in favor of Loaiza?

'Loos did just as good as any of our starters against Santana tonight.

THE APOCALYPSE IS HERE. GET ME A [censored] HORSEMAN ~Kyli

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

On the other hand, having 'loos
in the pen SIGNIFICANTLY improves our pen.  Putting, say, Loaiza in the pen . . . . isn't really the best use of him.

by atomopawn on Jun 2, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Loaiza regains his velocity.
Absolutely.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mr. $21 million dollar man will
get a chance to justify the money in the rotation -- and make it possible to trade him if the opportunity arises (my guess is if he pitches decently they won't get rid of him this season. If he bombs they won't be able to get rid of him.)

by OaklandSi on Jun 2, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

re
It'd be nice if he made himself useful enough to foist off on the Giants.

by 31Boots on Jun 2, 2006 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

ugh, keisler
i'll be so happy when these karsay/keisler types are back in sacto
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 Jun 2, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Keisler vs. Morneau
FUN! FUN! FUN!
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Gaudin has done a lot
of things right, but he now has 14 BBs in 18 innings. :-(

by Nico on Jun 2, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

That is why he was so wasy to acquire. He has
a good arm, but doesn't know where the ball is going at times

by theblackpearl on Jun 2, 2006 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Since we can't get two outs
on this at bat, I'll settle for one and a half.

by atomopawn on Jun 2, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Gaudin
Being squeezed....
Larry Davis couldn't treat a cold-Tony

by ohad on Jun 2, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

mariners handling KC easily 4-0
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Ugh!
Gaudin can only get 2 outs max it seems.
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 2, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

RALLY, <Censored>!!!!!!!!
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Joe Nathan is due for a BS.
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 2, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

the same way scutaro was "due" for a hit
according to joe morgan?
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 Jun 2, 2006 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

LET'S GO OFFENSE!!!!
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

re
a five game hitting streak sounds nice.

by 31Boots on Jun 2, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

PG
pinch groundout
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

johnson looks like a in my grade
Long ginger hair, freckles...beard...well maybe not a beard
"All I can do is be me, whoever that is."~Bob Dylan

by andrew knows it on Jun 2, 2006 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

DJ
will he ground out to the right side?
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 Jun 2, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

dont ask me why===
but i think theyre gonna win this
oaktoon

by oaktoon on Jun 2, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Whose?
I don't want to eat the wrong children!
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't care.
Just start eating children.

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2006 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

NOOO
Melhuse...not Johnson
"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Are the fans actually chanting
LET'S GO OFFENSE?
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

does anyone know
why Kiesler was on the bereavment list? a friend told me that a close family member, like a parent or sibling or something, died. if so, that would explain why he isnt really "there"..
"Statistics are about as interesting as first base coaches." - Jim Bouton

by digsthelongball on Jun 2, 2006 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

agreed
that was a one way ticket to Sacto

LETS GO SWISH!!!

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 2, 2006 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

DAAAAAAMMMMMNNNN.
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

kostay...k artist tonight or popup
was that the first swing?
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah.
3 K's.
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

aaarrr...
gggghhhhhhh
Have fun storming the castle

by BennyS on Jun 2, 2006 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

They won 4-3.
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

our offense
possibly not full of first ballot hall of famers.
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 Jun 2, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

the only one who might be
Produced the only run.

I have no problems with Big Frank. The guy's doing as much as anyone could have expected.

oaktoon

by oaktoon on Jun 2, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

14th one run loss
of the season...sad
"All I can do is be me, whoever that is."~Bob Dylan

by andrew knows it on Jun 2, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

AL west
every other team won, we lose a game on everybody.
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 Jun 2, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

That.... really sucked.
"Huston actually bakes real cookies. Which is why Swisher bakes better cookies than Huston." ~ Sharon

by AsGirl on Jun 2, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

That's why
Johan Santana is the franchise and Kirk Saarloss, is Kirk Saarloss.
UC Davis cable lacks good sports channels.

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 2, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't blame the Captain
for this one peoples.  That was a good outing against a better one by Johan.  

Damn our anemic offensive offense!

by luvsthecurveball on Jun 2, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

DJ....
did not win any friends in terms of his immediate future in that AB, did he??
oaktoon

by oaktoon on Jun 2, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

nobody did well against Santana tonight
(except that Thomas and Kielty had good first at bats). Santana is one of the games' best pitchers, and the A's are not one of the best hitting teams. So I'm not inclined to blame any one particular hitter.

by OaklandSi on Jun 2, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed
but let's not blame the pitcher either.  <insert standard Macha complaint here>

by luvsthecurveball on Jun 2, 2006 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

DJ didn't face Santana.
It was nathan and leading off the 9th in a one run game, and the bat never left his shoulder.
oaktoon

by oaktoon on Jun 2, 2006 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did Rosenthal make this up?
Outfielder Milton Bradley also could be back this weekend, and injured relievers Justin Duchscherer and Joe Kennedy are getting closer to returning.
link
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

according to the A's
Bradley goes to Sacramento tomorrow and could be activated for the Cleveland series. Kennedy and Duchscherer are not yet ready for rehab assignments. So I don't know where Rosenthal got that.

by OaklandSi on Jun 2, 2006 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rosenthal is a lying turd!
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

more surprising
the table of lowest ops in may.
no a's made the list!

i guess scutaro's 38 at bats weren't enough to qualify, because otherwise his .287 would be #1, even worse than clint barmes.

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 Jun 2, 2006 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

rushed home to
see the end of the game....and missed it.  Did dj seriously get a pinch hit ab?  Are you kidding me?  Like sending G.W. to fill in @ the World Chess Championship.  If it was'nt for bad luck, he'd have...

by tresselfan on Jun 2, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

He was pinch hitting for Scoot so...
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

exactly
it was more like bush taking the place of a mentally disabled earthworm in a chess tournament.
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 Jun 2, 2006 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

is Macha allowed to
pinch hit?
"Newsteam...let's hunt."

by tresselfan on Jun 2, 2006 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

or dan quayle at a spelling bee
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 2, 2006 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

timely
t...i....m...e...l...y...timely

by tresselfan on Jun 2, 2006 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

75 votes
woo!
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, I wanted to watch the game too.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

You voted 75 more times than I did tonight.
My home computer hates me. I'll have to vote tomorrow at work.

Do you think they look at the names and see that "Jennifer <insert my last name> has voted more than 25 times, throwing out anything over that? If so, I'm going to be pissed. I didn't make up 358,742,015 fake emails for nothing.

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2006 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know.
I use different names and birthdays. Soon, I'll be making them up entirely.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 2, 2006 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

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