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Open Thread: Game 59 - A's at Cleveland

Baseball_tiny by baseballgirl on in News

I had a long conversation with the bobbleheads this morning before I left for work. Kendall and Crosby think that Blanton is going to rock today, but Gagne's really skeptical. But really, what does he know? He's been out for the whole season.

I'd like to take this moment to say that it's about damn time. I kid you not. This gem of a quote appeared on the A's preview on MLB.com today. Chavvy should tattoo this on his forehead to always remember this moment. What's next? Heart and grit?

Eric Chavez has been Oakland's clutch hitter and did it again Tuesday night. His two-run homer off Scott Sauerbeck tied the game in the eighth inning, and the A's went on to win, 7-6. Of Chavez's last 17 RBIs, 10 have either tied the game or put Oakland ahead.

And folks, that's not a random sampling of hitting, nosiree! That's clutch.

You go on with your bad self, Eric Chavez. Maybe you can teach that un-clutch A-Rod a thing or two this weekend.

Oh, there's a game today! We have some players starting, they have some players starting... there's probably a lineup...oh look! Here it is:

Kotsay
Swisher
Crosby
Thomas
Kielty
BRADLEY!!!!
Kendall
Scutaro
Perez

A couple of notes: Chavvy is out; hopefully just resting, Crosby is in the 3rd hole, and BRADLEY is starting!! Welcome back, Milton!

Sizemore
Michaels
Hafner
Martinez
Broussard
Peralta
Blake
Belliard
Boone

LET'S GO OAKLAND!

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Is it true

that a batter can show disrespect to a pitcher by turning his back pocket inside out?  Big Frank did this last night during his second at bat. As he was rounding the bases his back pocket was flappin all around.  Can someone verify this nuance of baseball?

by Alejandro on Jun 7, 2006 3:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I have heard hitters say
that they do that to show they do not chew tobacco.  Don't know if this has anything to do with Frank or not.

by Bigtoe on Jun 7, 2006 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chavez was a late scratch
according to MLB Gameday he was in the lineup initially, but was dropped about 15 minutes ago.

by agentjordo on Jun 7, 2006 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavvy is not resting
late scratch due to a stiff back (says Korach).
I miss Bill King :(

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2006 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Crapola
Maybe Perez will start playing like he did last year.

by agentjordo on Jun 7, 2006 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fosse just said its not serious
Chavez is day-to-day. I wonder how many days.
I miss Bill King :(

by gojohn10 on Jun 7, 2006 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Day-to-day?!? We know what that means...
He's passed on! He has ceased to be! He's expired and gone to meet his maker! He's a stiff! Bereft of life, he rests in peace! If Macha doesn't nail him to the bench he'll be pushing up the daisies! His metabolic processes are now history! He's off the twig! He's kicked the bucket, he's shuffled off his mortal coil, run down the curtain and joined the bleeding choir invisibile!!

THIS IS AN EX-CHAVVY!!

T.S. Eliot got it wrong: May is the cruelest month.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 7, 2006 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well we'd better replace him then.
Ooops, sorry. I've taken a look in the clubhouse and, uh, we're right out of clutch hitters.

by gawker on Jun 7, 2006 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

sore left foot ...
... from riding the clutch.
I thought you were a promiscuous gal from Oroville. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2006 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Clutch is far better than grit
"You can throw your cocks if I don't care!" - Iggy Pop

by AlamedaAphid on Jun 7, 2006 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

NOO! NOT THE BACK!
The dreaded back! DAMN YOU ERIC DUCHSCHERER KOTSAY CHAVEZ!
"Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever."

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2006 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Shit....
Hate when Chavy is out
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Did I see that right? Frank Thomas
Sports List #3 on the Most Intimidating Hitters list?
"Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever."

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2006 3:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Any guess who will be the #1 hitter of the 90's?
My guess? Ken Griffey Jr.
"Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever."

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2006 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I HATE Kielty
I hate seeing him in the lineup.  What a downer!!
My A's lineup: Rickey (LF), Dw Murphy (CF), Miggy (SS), Reggie (RF), McGwire (1B), Giambi (DH), Chavez(3B), Fosse (C), Campaneris (SS), Dick Green (2B).

by BobbyKrosby on Jun 7, 2006 3:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Finally!
I'll be unchaining myself from this desk and watching the game at home!

by agentjordo on Jun 7, 2006 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Why is DJ not in the lineup?
Is it that Byrd (although a righty) is tough on lefties?  Why does Macha rest players just as they are getting hot?  He did that with Byrnes last year.  
My A's lineup: Rickey (LF), Dw Murphy (CF), Miggy (SS), Reggie (RF), McGwire (1B), Giambi (DH), Chavez(3B), Fosse (C), Campaneris (SS), Dick Green (2B).

by BobbyKrosby on Jun 7, 2006 3:59 PM PDT reply actions  

tsk, tsk, network problems at
work.  gee, i really don't see anypoint in staying around...I think I will go home.  
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

take your time, let me know if its fixed
and give me a call and leave a message.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

One thing I like about todays lineup is
that I think we could actually steal some bases today.  Byrd throws lots of offspeed stuff and VMart has been horrible at throwing out runners.  Seems like other then Thomas, everyone else is capable of swiping a bag.  Will be interesting to see if that plays a factor.

(Thomas could swipe a bag too... and no one would tell him to put it back)

by AsFanInLA on Jun 7, 2006 4:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Anybody home?
The Gameday Thread is about as active as the A's offense!
"Her vocabulary was as bad as, like, whatever."

by Zonis on Jun 7, 2006 4:19 PM PDT reply actions  

we've all got oblique strains
I thought you were a promiscuous gal from Oroville. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2006 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey Ice Cream! Ice Cream heeere...
Cupcake's off-speed stuff looks good. Two Barry-like curves for strikes. Nice.

O.K. Perez, now's your chance for redemption. Show us something tonight, please.

Root Beer Float

by Ice Cream on Jun 7, 2006 4:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Red ropes!
I thought you were a promiscuous gal from Oroville. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2006 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Red Ropes?
something that someone would use to tie up Cupcakes?

by AsFanInLA on Jun 7, 2006 4:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Nooo
I said no Kielty!

Useless clown man

"ET TU, DAMON?" 4/4

by FireballerHARDEN on Jun 7, 2006 4:23 PM PDT reply actions  

booby k doubles good good, keep it up
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 4:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Bradley!
And he tried to bunt!

Oh I love him.

by RenoTy on Jun 7, 2006 4:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, Bradley tipped his hat to the Booers...
He just cant let it go.  Announcers railing him for the attempted bunt
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 4:24 PM PDT reply actions  

did ya see milton tip his cap after boos
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 4:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Milton K's on 3 pitches
Oy with an Risp.  Gotta give him time to get it going tho
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 4:25 PM PDT reply actions  

AH, my bad....
I looked up it was 0-2 and he K'd.  Damn multi-tasking!
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Which Gagne bobblehead?
The fist pumping one or the standing one?
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 4:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Way to throw 'em out, Kendall!
Good thing that pitch pinballed in front of him after it hit the dirt.
Root Beer Float

by Ice Cream on Jun 7, 2006 4:32 PM PDT reply actions  

c'mon Joe!
throw a strike!

by SwishersCigar33 on Jun 7, 2006 4:36 PM PDT reply actions  

nice
2 outs now

by SwishersCigar33 on Jun 7, 2006 4:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Shit
3-0, 3 run jack
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

AARON F'ING BOONE
Grrrrrrr.
Okay, so they won. What next?

by Chavinator on Jun 7, 2006 4:39 PM PDT reply actions  

my sentiments, exactly
"Listen, my attitude is a whole lot better when we win..." Our favorite GM

by LongTimeFan on Jun 7, 2006 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

back to back
wow
Signatures? We don't need no stinking signatures.

by jubjub on Jun 7, 2006 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh my!
Get Gaudin up, I don't think Halsey is available....
"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Jun 7, 2006 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

4-0...
Sizemore KILLED that
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

well i was glad ESPN was showing the game...
now.....not so much
Living in the mitten is second best to being Canadian...

Lets go GVSU!

by Alisa on Jun 7, 2006 4:40 PM PDT reply actions  

<covers eyes>
I don't like this. And with Kielty, Scutaro, Perez, and a not-yet-acclimated Bradley all in the same lineup, we may be in trouble.
Okay, so they won. What next?

by Chavinator on Jun 7, 2006 4:41 PM PDT reply actions  

well, Byrd is pretty awful ...
... and he's the kind of awful that we usually do well against. (As opposed to the Erik Dubose kind of awful that stymies us.)
I thought you were a promiscuous gal from Oroville. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2006 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really hope...
Winning is fun. I don't want to quit that just yet. The misery of The Month That Shall Not Be Named is still too fresh in my mind.
Okay, so they won. What next?

by Chavinator on Jun 7, 2006 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

He wasn't doing
too bad until they started showing the game on ESPN!
"If Ken Macha's presence in the dugout isn't proof enough that God doesn't exist, I don't know what to tell you." -Hawk

by athleticsINky on Jun 7, 2006 4:43 PM PDT reply actions  

allright....turning of mlb tv then!
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bah! That is ironic.
The only guy he can get out is Hafner.
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 7, 2006 4:44 PM PDT reply actions  

he strikes out Hafner
but cant get a scrub like Boons out?? time for windsor. Blanton annoys me

by rayver723 on Jun 7, 2006 4:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Yea, off a CGSO
We should just cut him and bring up some rookie.  Good call.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh come on! He did great his last time out!
Zito gave up 6 runs yesterday! Be patient with Joe B, he'll calm down! Let's go Offense!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 7, 2006 4:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Pay no attention to the...
AN Boo Birds, you know they always post in times like this...
"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Jun 7, 2006 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

all that with two outs?
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Well I'm gonna switch to ESPN fo HD coverage...
Hopefully, that will stem the badluck, even though some of you have said soon as it was on ESPN things went south...

Alright, let's see how these Cleveland announcers are...

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

by OaklandInvader on Jun 7, 2006 4:47 PM PDT reply actions  

even though
things changed for the worse when they put the game on ESPN... I am happy because this is only my 2nd A's game of the year I have seen on tv
"If Ken Macha's presence in the dugout isn't proof enough that God doesn't exist, I don't know what to tell you." -Hawk

by athleticsINky on Jun 7, 2006 4:49 PM PDT reply actions  

same here
its torture
Living in the mitten is second best to being Canadian...

Lets go GVSU!

by Alisa on Jun 7, 2006 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

yep!
and all 10 minutes of that coverage is enough to last the rest of the week...
"If Ken Macha's presence in the dugout isn't proof enough that God doesn't exist, I don't know what to tell you." -Hawk

by athleticsINky on Jun 7, 2006 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

more like
the month. haha
Living in the mitten is second best to being Canadian...

Lets go GVSU!

by Alisa on Jun 7, 2006 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

If the games on ESPN...
that means I get the game at my gym...

which also means I get the rare opportunity to work out with Joe Blanton.

by Instant Replay Umpire on Jun 7, 2006 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Joe Blanton falls to the big inning again...
ho hum. Simultaneously, the offense has decided to nip off and shoot itself.
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 7, 2006 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 4:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Dont worry guys! I just tuned in..
We are gonna win now cause Im the good luck charm!
"They don't wanna get smacked upside the head with the Jesus Pan" - Poppy

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 7, 2006 4:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Oy!
Frank? Why?
"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Jun 7, 2006 5:02 PM PDT reply actions  

My God...
Frank thrown out by 15 feet going for a double.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 5:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Just a huge mistake...
Lose the man on 3rd, one out spot
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 5:02 PM PDT reply actions  

WTH!
Were you thinking Big Frank!  We just want hits or homers, you don't have to try for extra bases.

by luvsthecurveball on Jun 7, 2006 5:03 PM PDT reply actions  

time to stick Frank's head in the slush bucket
I thought you were a promiscuous gal from Oroville. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2006 5:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavvy
Is he trying to avoid Yankee Stadium again?
COME ON, OAKLAND, COME ON! June 19th - June 21st, 2006 ** Oakland Athletics @ Colorado Rockies **

by Colorado Fan on Jun 7, 2006 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

This game is over w/out Chavez.
9 hits already! DP please!!!
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 7, 2006 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

crap!
"They don't wanna get smacked upside the head with the Jesus Pan" - Poppy

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 7, 2006 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

There are Baseball Gods!!!
"They don't wanna get smacked upside the head with the Jesus Pan" - Poppy

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 7, 2006 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap! Hafnre is up next!
no!!!! Blanton you fool!
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 7, 2006 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

i turn off mlbtv turn on espn
espn switches games, i try to get back on mlb and can't get back in until now and i miss a frank thomas slide???? describe.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Basically laid down 10 feet from the bag...
It wasn't pretty and a bit scary, just "flop"
"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Jun 7, 2006 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kielty sliding, Frank sliding...
<barf>

UGLY.

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

by Sharon on Jun 7, 2006 5:13 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:13 PM PDT up 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 7, 2006 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh, that kind of slide ala byrnes
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, you're not watching?
Well, as you know, any slide by Kielty is flat out ugly.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 7, 2006 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

had a viewing lapse when i turned off
mlbtv and could not get back on for a while....after espn fiasco.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wonder if
if Trevor Cahill can take cupcakes place?
"I try to figure this team out, and if I could, I'd be a genius," Mark Ellis

by Little Lebowski Urban Achievers on Jun 7, 2006 5:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Blanton having problems...
Really hope that the start against the Royals wasn't a fluke.
Okay, so they won. What next?

by Chavinator on Jun 7, 2006 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Royals
no it wasn't a fluke, but it was the Royals.

by bolt on Jun 7, 2006 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

6-0..
Wow, this fell apart fast
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 5:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate Cleveland.
Hope we can salvage the finale before heading to NY.
Okay, so they won. What next?

by Chavinator on Jun 7, 2006 5:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I dont mean to point out the obvious
but if the indians are having their way with us, I dont want to know what NY can do
"They don't wanna get smacked upside the head with the Jesus Pan" - Poppy

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 7, 2006 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't mean to point out the obvious
But NYY has more players DL/unavailable than we do right now.
I thought you were a promiscuous gal from Oroville. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2006 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

all this, again with two freaking outs
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:15 PM PDT reply actions  

This has the beginnings of another 1-6 roadtrip
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 7, 2006 5:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh wow
please don't say that. :-(

by luvsthecurveball on Jun 7, 2006 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bradley looks horrible.
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 7, 2006 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon people! Unbridled enthusiastic optimism here
ONLY Please! We still have 5 innings to get six runs against PAUL BYRD and a really bad bullpen! What is everybody freaking out about! Let's get this done!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 7, 2006 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm dreading Macha's comments after this game.
Blanton might find himself back in the doghouse.
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 7, 2006 5:19 PM PDT reply actions  

that was quick!
"They don't wanna get smacked upside the head with the Jesus Pan" - Poppy

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 7, 2006 5:22 PM PDT reply actions  

blanton deserves a ton of blame
all 6 runs wih 2 outs

he had blake down 0-2 in 2ndi inning, then messed around and walked him. then giving up a homerun to their 9th hitter is unacceptable no matter what

then  kielty pulls a byrnes and just whiffs on a catchable ball. but blanton's control is still off and gives up more runs

by rayver723 on Jun 7, 2006 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

A's lineup...
Top three = B- (maybe)
Middle = D
Bottom = F
"But apparently, there were some A's fans out there and they were probably ready to beat up whoever was going to try to mess it up." Barry Zito

by joshers on Jun 7, 2006 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

you must be a math teacher
"They don't wanna get smacked upside the head with the Jesus Pan" - Poppy

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 7, 2006 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is Loiaza Back?... Must be around someplace
Blanton has a case of Estebanitis

by AthleticsMojo on Jun 7, 2006 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

so another gascan tomorrow
should be another losing series in cleveland

by rayver723 on Jun 7, 2006 5:27 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Sharon on Jun 7, 2006 5:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Who knew?
that Swisher's grit was all in his eye?

by eebie on Jun 7, 2006 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

has he been going to the school of hard knocks?
I thought you were a promiscuous gal from Oroville. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2006 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by OaklandInvader on Jun 7, 2006 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who is hurt?!
I hate Gameday!
Okay, so they won. What next?

by Chavinator on Jun 7, 2006 5:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Ha ha ha!
So, when they do last name, FI on documents, the Cleveland manager is:

Wedge, E.

Okay, I'm looking for something to amuse me since Cupcakes ain't cutting it right now.

Macha Lekka Hi - Macha Hiney Ho!

by Vaillant on Jun 7, 2006 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

what happened to Swish? I missed it
"They don't wanna get smacked upside the head with the Jesus Pan" - Poppy

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 7, 2006 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

contact lense or problems...okay now
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does Swish wear contacts?
I don't know...maybe it was just dirt in his eyes?
I don't think Brad's going to be able to sex the Ranger's lineup to death. -- Jennifer

by Sharon on Jun 7, 2006 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

don't know...but dirt in eye
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

rub some dirt on it, Swish!
Tough it out! Be a man!
I thought you were a promiscuous gal from Oroville. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2006 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dirt, no contacts...
"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Jun 7, 2006 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay FT
Make this a ballgame, if you wouldn't mind.
Okay, so they won. What next?

by Chavinator on Jun 7, 2006 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

oh boy, kielty's big wood threat.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Does Swish
still wear the Nike Max sight lenses?
"If Ken Macha's presence in the dugout isn't proof enough that God doesn't exist, I don't know what to tell you." -Hawk

by athleticsINky on Jun 7, 2006 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

No Shutout tonight
Solid.
UC Davis cable lacks good sports channels.

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 7, 2006 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

But not that!
"I really don't see how it affects me that directly except for doing these interviews." -- Brad Halsey on giving up No. 714

by day-to-day on Jun 7, 2006 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

cleveleand announcers said no outs
but tv says one out.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL

by KoolAidDrinkerJr on Jun 7, 2006 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Peralta
Did it appear to anyone else that Peralta threw to first a step or so before he touched second for the force out?
Green eyes come from yellow flecks of fatty pigment on a dark background. Some men think a green-eyed woman is exotic. The truth is she's got fat eyes.

by Furious George on Jun 7, 2006 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

yep, they showed the replay on mlbtv
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Way before..
Was so far before I thot they might call it for once.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow...DP kills it.
Peralta threw te ball a good full step before he got to second.  Was so obvious cant believe he got the neighborhood call.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey!
Peralta threw the ball before he tagged second.  Shouldn't Thomas be safe at second?
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Jun 7, 2006 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

What happened?
Ganmeday is going wierd on me.
"74Oakland A's - Best Team Ever" - Homer Simpson

by secret ASian man on Jun 7, 2006 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

what
peralta never touched second base!

by SwishersCigar33 on Jun 7, 2006 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

It wasnt even close
what the F! was that? Macha get your lazy ass out of the dugout it was freakin obvious!

by NYC on Jun 7, 2006 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

sloppy
peralta threw to first before he touched the 2nd base bag. thomas should've been ruled safe on the play.

by vishal on Jun 7, 2006 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

everyone knows kielty makes almost $2 mill
he's really earning his money..jsut a couple hundred thousand less than byrnes got

by rayver723 on Jun 7, 2006 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Time for the
Sick man.
UC Davis cable lacks good sports channels.

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 7, 2006 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I was sitting there thinking....
Get a hit...just one hit...

smack....right at peralta! DOUBLE PLAY!!!!!

You have to be kidding me?

Kendall was right... we hit into more line-drive outs that any other team in baseball.

by Freefall on Jun 7, 2006 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

lol funny peralta didnt even touch the base
oh well, doesnt matter..its an ight of gascans blanton followed by witasick

by rayver723 on Jun 7, 2006 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Will Someone...Anyone...
Remind me How Bobby Kielty Got into the show to begin with?

Usually Switch Hitters hit better from the left side...

by SD Erik on Jun 7, 2006 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Caligirl is back!
Okay, so they won. What next?

by Chavinator on Jun 7, 2006 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

You are SO right!
Can the A's appeal? That was a sucky call!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 7, 2006 5:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Californiagirl is pitching
"They don't wanna get smacked upside the head with the Jesus Pan" - Poppy

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 7, 2006 5:43 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:43 PM PDT reply actions  

on the mound rather than the blog
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok...Im new here
so I may be asking for sensitive top secret info.  But if Jay is CAligirl...who is Duke?
"They don't wanna get smacked upside the head with the Jesus Pan" - Poppy

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 7, 2006 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Duke is Duke
he actually has an account here.
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 7, 2006 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who are they talking about?
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 7, 2006 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, I wish we had this offense.
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 7, 2006 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

We could use Hatte right now
RBI for the Reds... LOL... off Ponson, scored Freel
"If Ken Macha's presence in the dugout isn't proof enough that God doesn't exist, I don't know what to tell you." -Hawk

by athleticsINky on Jun 7, 2006 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

This year may be
all about the AL Central again.

Even the Royals.

UC Davis cable lacks good sports channels.

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 7, 2006 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Gah, Californiagirl still isn't at 100%
but this loss won't be her fault.  Chalk this one up to the one road loss in Cleveland and try to take the series tomorrow morning.

by Rickeyfan on Jun 7, 2006 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

this game is over
witasuck will give up more runs here. he was better off injured

by rayver723 on Jun 7, 2006 5:49 PM PDT reply actions  

hey thats not fair...
not his fault the game was over when he came in.
And besides he just got back...being rusty is understandable
"They don't wanna get smacked upside the head with the Jesus Pan" - Poppy

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 7, 2006 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

come on pull your head out!?
I bet you wish they all could be californiagirl
:)

by NYC on Jun 7, 2006 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

to bad they can't :)
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 7, 2006 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously?
That pitch on 3-2??  In a 5 run game?  Horrible.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

CaliforniaGirl is done.
Back to posting.  New pitcher in
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

am i in exile?
i don't think i've ever seen my name mentioned so much in one post.
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 7, 2006 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow, you got back quick, Jay
Horrible stats tonight, but the loss isn't your fault.

by Rickeyfan on Jun 7, 2006 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

i ran to my computer
i wanted to bring it with me onto the mound so i could share my return with you, but i couldn't.
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 7, 2006 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

One loss out of 162 games
Big Deal.
UC Davis cable lacks good sports channels.

by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 7, 2006 5:53 PM PDT reply actions  

horrible throwing a slider that had no chance
of being a strike on 3-2...should be anothr nice 1-6 road trip...even better during the next couple weeks the angels and texas are plying royals, tampa bay and iwl lprobably sweepy those games. yup same teams A's lost series to

by rayver723 on Jun 7, 2006 5:53 PM PDT reply actions  

All you EVER do is whine.
Give it a rest.
Okay, so they won. What next?

by Chavinator on Jun 7, 2006 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

oy! thank you Chavinator!
"They don't wanna get smacked upside the head with the Jesus Pan" - Poppy

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 7, 2006 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

You must be fucking kidding...
Lose one game to a great O with our #5 starter??  And now it's a 1-5 trip.  Stop bitching, my god.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 7, 2006 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I for one am VERY excited about the yankees games
Should be Haren, Harden, and Zito, right? :)
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 7, 2006 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm so sorry
i didn't perform. i admit it, i can't pitch, but Macha put me in anyway.
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 7, 2006 5:55 PM PDT reply actions  

i am not fat!
call me Jay if you want, but fat no.
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 7, 2006 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey
Slandering Witasick is all right, but not AN users.
Okay, so they won. What next?

by Chavinator on Jun 7, 2006 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

you and your sister are the best
although her DNA thing freaked me out a little.
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 7, 2006 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

<hugs caligirl>
Yeah, my sister occasionally freaks me out too.
Okay, so they won. What next?

by Chavinator on Jun 7, 2006 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

birds of a feather freak together
i just wanted to say that for some reason...
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 7, 2006 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

do sheep freak?
I thought you were a promiscuous gal from Oroville. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2006 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

i think so
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 7, 2006 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

can they just DL the useless bench, useless AAA
bullpen, and send blanton to jenny craig and put extra work on his thighmaster??

by rayver723 on Jun 7, 2006 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

is this guy a troll?
"They don't wanna get smacked upside the head with the Jesus Pan" - Poppy

by Amnesiac727 on Jun 7, 2006 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.
Okay, so they won. What next?

by Chavinator on Jun 7, 2006 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

i think he's rly723
reincarnated. same typing style.
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 7, 2006 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just a guess
You weren't breast fed as a baby, were you?
Why yes. I am a ray of warm and fuzzy sunshine.

by grover on Jun 7, 2006 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think they used the wire mother on him
I thought you were a promiscuous gal from Oroville. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2006 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

That poor bastard in the A's gear
Sucks to be at an out of town game when they are getting killed.

by AthleticsMojo on Jun 7, 2006 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Bradley now looks really bad.
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jun 7, 2006 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Looking better than Kielty
And Kielty has received more recent playing time than the once DLed Bradley
I like Mickey Morabito's hair.

by franks a lot on Jun 7, 2006 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow
they didnt catch a line drive. is someone practicing voodoo?

by NYC on Jun 7, 2006 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

MARCO!
I thought you were a promiscuous gal from Oroville. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2006 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

SCUTARO!
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 7, 2006 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Poor Perez
Can't even hit a fat 3-1 fastball.  That's it, he has been fully Ginterized.
I like Mickey Morabito's hair.

by franks a lot on Jun 7, 2006 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I knew we shouldn't have bought that undercoating!
I thought you were a promiscuous gal from Oroville. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 7, 2006 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

paging mr. lundegard, please come
so the sales managers desk
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

ugh
Can we put ANYONE ELSE out at 3rd and let Perez stay on the airplane? He obviously left his bat on the plane, that's why he can't hit anything....  <sheesh>
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 7, 2006 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Check out the preparatory twitching
in the batter's box...that is where his power is generated.
I like Mickey Morabito's hair.

by franks a lot on Jun 7, 2006 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

just checkin out
some called 3rd strikes.

by NYC on Jun 7, 2006 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess someone has to do it
but why our team???  
There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 7, 2006 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Speaking of unsuccessful characters
that found time in shows...would Perez be Cousin Oliver or Gunther?
I like Mickey Morabito's hair.

by franks a lot on Jun 7, 2006 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ugh - must be a Bay Area Team Jinx Day....
Giants blew up - 8 to 1, now the As. Wow.... Just wow....

by marklodi on Jun 7, 2006 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

ho hum, hope this pasting
gets it out of our system and we move on with win tomorrow and 2 of three with yanks...and i will be very pleased.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd be very pleased if Heidi Klum walked in my...
door, but some things just won't happen;)

by KoolAidDrinkerJr on Jun 7, 2006 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe there's an earthquake?
"I really don't see how it affects me that directly except for doing these interviews." -- Brad Halsey on giving up No. 714

by day-to-day on Jun 7, 2006 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

i think my dream is much
more probable than yours.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jun 7, 2006 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

if it's probable can it be a dream?
I own too many darn shoes!

by californiagirl on Jun 7, 2006 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's such a bummer
to watch the guys lose. At least it wasn't by one run.  and we have all of these what if kinda questions.

by IM4Oakgal on Jun 7, 2006 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

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