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Open Thread: Game 87 - A's vs. Angels

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The A's need to grab at least one of the last two games before the All-Star Break to avoid hearing loud Angel footsteps. Oakland pins its hopes tonight on the inconsistent Joe Blanton, hoping that he comes up big tonight. I think he will; I just hope he pitches effectively. The A's also hope the law of averages brings Jared Weaver crashing back to earth, because his 5-0 record and 1.35 ERA is a tad intimidating to a club working on a string of 27 straight batters retired, having already been one-hit in back-to-back games this season.

I'm off to (hopefully) enjoy the proceedings, from the front row of Section 117, and I'll look forward to reporting on Weaver's stuff after the game. So if the camera shows the area right behind the backstop, look for a tall man in his 50s with a mohawk, green suspenders and gold sunglasses, and most of his front teeth missing. For all you know, I could be in the row in front of him.

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those are some great seats
enjoy!!

I'll be at the game tomorrow

by OaklandSi on Jul 8, 2006 5:10 PM PDT reply actions  

YAY!
Melhuse! lives and is batting eighth and catching.
"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 Jul 8, 2006 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

anybody else
having trouble with mlb-audio-radio feed?  
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 5:55 PM PDT reply actions  

The Lineups for tonights game
Angels

C. Figgins  
M. Izturis 3b  
O. Cabrera ss  
V. Guerrero dh  
M. Napoli c  
J. Rivera rf  
K. Morales 1b  
T. Murphy cf
A. Kennedy

A's

M. Kotsay cf 0
N. Swisher 1b  
E. Chavez 3b  
F. Thomas dh  
J. Payton rf  
B. Crosby ss  
B. Kielty lf  
A. Melhuse c  
M. Ellis 2b

by theblackpearl on Jul 8, 2006 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone have the line-up??
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

DOHH
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Guess it's going to be quiet in here today....
hope everyone else is at the game.  15K for a Friday against the Angels was a pretty poor showing.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not
I had to pick one game to not attend, so this was it

by OaklandSi on Jul 8, 2006 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

seems that way
"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 Jul 8, 2006 6:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Gameday Goof
says that Izturis lined out to Swisher on that foul ball.

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Lineups of Futility
.655 CF Kotsay
.899 1B Swisher
.800 3B Chavez
.885 DH Thomas
.703 RF Payton
.668 SS Crosby
.844 LF Kielty
.696 C2 Melhuse
.605 2B Ellis

.680 LF Figgins
.617 3B Izturis
.778 SS Cabrera
.859 DH Guerrero
.990 C1 Napoli
.845 RF Rivera
.713 1B Morales
.721 CF Murphy
.672 2B Kennedy

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Joe...
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

OUTSTANDING Joe....8 more to go..
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

well good top of the first...
we'll take em one at a time

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Gameday is still frozen
redoing the Izturis AB. Its like the guy forgot what pitches happened during the AB and is trying to redo it.

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Any odds on our hitters reminding young
Mr Weaver that he is mortal???
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 6:12 PM PDT reply actions  

just have to trick them into thinking
that they are still facing Jeff Weaver.

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

an idea of someone to acquire
the Rangers seem to be souring on Brad Wilkerson. Personally, I think he would be the perfect guy to acquire right now.

A guy who SHOULD be able to hit .250/.400/.500 with 30 Home Runs.

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:14 PM PDT reply actions  

positives?
he worked the count...

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Gameday is Scott Boras.
It's going to be a long night if Gameday died during the first batter.

by Jennifer on Jul 8, 2006 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

lol...
do you just use gameday... CBS sportsline has a pretty neat gameday type thing too... it's always my backup
"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 Jul 8, 2006 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Naw.
I'm watching it on television. I just like Gameday if I miss something.

by Jennifer on Jul 8, 2006 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh... that's pretty smart
"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 Jul 8, 2006 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't get it with this kid Weaver....
it doesn't look that he throws all that hard....wonder what it is about him that makes him hard to hit....Of course, by that I mean a team with a line up capable of hitting...
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 6:22 PM PDT reply actions  

he supposedly has an unusual arm angle
or release point. Let's wait til the league gets used to him before he gets anointed...

by OaklandSi on Jul 8, 2006 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Joe looks like he's up to matching Weaver.
2 K's....and one ugly hook.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 6:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Blanton looking good...
Ok Thomas, Payton, Crosby.... give us something to cheer about

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 6:24 PM PDT reply actions  

At least I don't have to listen to
Rex Hudler blather on endlessly tonight.  You just don't know how much you miss Fosse until you don't have him.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 6:25 PM PDT reply actions  

baserunner!
...well, basetrotter really.

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 6:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok, its official
Frank Thomas: Slowest Runner in the World

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

thats true....
I thought Crosby might have a hit... but nice catch.  Then I went and grabbed a beer, walked the dog, called my cousin, mediated peace talks in Israel, came back.. and saw Thomas get doubled up.

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Consecutive hitless streak
33 batters now?
"Belliard is a pain in the ass" ~ Blez

by eamb on Jul 8, 2006 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I think Frank needs a leg transplant.
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Jul 8, 2006 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Stand Up Triple
What a Chone.
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 6:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Stupid FSN producers!
Show the damn vid of the ball going over the bag, not the other stuff!

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT?!
He called Swisher out on that pitch!

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Mother F'er
Dammit Joe!
"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Jul 8, 2006 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Boom!
What a splash.

Izturis related to the guy on the Dodgers?

This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

They are half brothers
Cesar is by his father's actual wife, and Maicer is the result of an affair.  They were both raised as his sons.
The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

by scareduck on Jul 8, 2006 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oooh
Scandalous.
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh yeah, that's why I hate the Angels...
Bitches. :-(
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Jul 8, 2006 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow Melhuse put his glove up there...
after the ball went by him, lol
"I could get two mannequins at Sears and umpire better than what I saw this whole series" ~~ Asheville Tourists manager Joe Mikulik

by smith1051 on Jul 8, 2006 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Well....
That went to hell in a handbasket.

by Jennifer on Jul 8, 2006 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

I swear the UMP hates us
He's not giving Blanton anything

Yet anything remotely high is a strike for Weaver.

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Where is that at blue?????????
"I could get two mannequins at Sears and umpire better than what I saw this whole series" ~~ Asheville Tourists manager Joe Mikulik

by smith1051 on Jul 8, 2006 6:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Run support is key
Doesn't matter how good a pitcher really is...
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

its a terrible feeling....
2-0 in the third and I'm sitting here thinking "It's over"... come on guy.  Rebuild my confidence.

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Joe had Izturis struck out...
I think he's squeezed....
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Dang!
Nice snag Murphy...
"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Jul 8, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Thats the A's luck
Kielty hits a long ball, its caught at the wall.

Izturis hits a lazy fly ball, and its a homerun.

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Once again he didn't have to jump for that
"I could get two mannequins at Sears and umpire better than what I saw this whole series" ~~ Asheville Tourists manager Joe Mikulik

by smith1051 on Jul 8, 2006 6:46 PM PDT reply actions  

He caught the ball on the "S"...
which is shoulder height
"I could get two mannequins at Sears and umpire better than what I saw this whole series" ~~ Asheville Tourists manager Joe Mikulik

by smith1051 on Jul 8, 2006 6:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Melhuse as a catcher
is normally shaky for pitchers I'm guessing...
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 6:47 PM PDT reply actions  

i hate
huddler, the angels, this ump (except if he allows us to hit vlad and count it as a ground ball everytime)

by thefosseposse on Jul 8, 2006 6:47 PM PDT reply actions  

See ya after the AS Break
"I could get two mannequins at Sears and umpire better than what I saw this whole series" ~~ Asheville Tourists manager Joe Mikulik

by smith1051 on Jul 8, 2006 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Our streak of 36 batters and no hits continues....
Our offense sucks.  No other definition exists to suit them and their abilities.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

If I were pitching for this team
I would start beaning the opposing players jsut to get the hell out of the game.  And then I would tell our hitters where to stick it.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

You know, even if we were to trade
our entire offense for prospects, and call those prospects up, and do exactly what the the Marlins have done, we'd STILL improve our offense.

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Putting the "offensive"
back in "offense". Or maybe just the "AUUUUGH! SCREAMING PAIN! IT BURNS! RAAAGE!"
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Jul 8, 2006 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

High strike ump
<shrugs>
"Belliard is a pain in the ass" ~ Blez

by eamb on Jul 8, 2006 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Internal Monologue
"I gotta tell ya, I don't think three guys is enough to stage such an elaborate offensive."

"I think we should listen to this guy, Captain, he seems to know plenty about being offensive."

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

This team can NOT continue
with out one or two more GOOD hitters.

We have a NEGATIVE Run Differential!

We have a TERRIBLE Batting Average!

We have a TERRIBLE On Base Perecentage!

We have a TERRIBLE Slugging Percentage!

We can't hit a double to save our lives.

by Zonis on Jul 8, 2006 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Ummmm....we can't hit a single to save our lives.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here comes the 37th consecutive batter for the A's
to K, line out, fly out, or failing that, invent a new way to make an out.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Kotsay starting the inning right
let's see if Swish plays it differently from last night

by OaklandSi on Jul 8, 2006 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

IT"S A MIRACLE.....now watch the sorry
pukes we call hitters actually dream of scoring some runs.  
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, look on the bright side
The Cubs are a worse offensive club than we are.

by MrIncognito on Jul 8, 2006 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Is that even possible?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think...
Kotsay needs to attempt a steal here..
"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Jul 8, 2006 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

watching Chavy the past month
has just been depressing

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

It's not just that they don't hit
They don't even get close to hits most of the time. This is a painful offense to watch.

by RLangford on Jul 8, 2006 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

<Obvious>
"Belliard is a pain in the ass" ~ Blez

by eamb on Jul 8, 2006 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Apparently FT is the only A's hitter
that the Angels pitchers don't consider their personal bitches.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

This ump blows
"I could get two mannequins at Sears and umpire better than what I saw this whole series" ~~ Asheville Tourists manager Joe Mikulik

by smith1051 on Jul 8, 2006 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, Payton
Why swing at the pitch that's maybe an inch to the left of being right down the pipe.

by walk off bunt on Jul 8, 2006 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

looks like our MVP tonight
is going to be Liriano.  

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

JayPay just go sit down - that pitch...
was FINALLY a strike
"I could get two mannequins at Sears and umpire better than what I saw this whole series" ~~ Asheville Tourists manager Joe Mikulik

by smith1051 on Jul 8, 2006 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Payton was robbed!!!!
Since when did a pitch right down the middle of the plate become a strike?! What the phuck!!!!

by DeeWayne on Jul 8, 2006 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

What a joke
Too often you just want to blow this offense up. I can't believe we add Thomas and Bradley in the offseason, the young guys get a year older, and this is how pathetic it is right now.

by RLangford on Jul 8, 2006 7:12 PM PDT reply actions  

It's truly a sorry lot.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Booooooo!
Panties sucks!
"Belliard is a pain in the ass" ~ Blez

by eamb on Jul 8, 2006 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Final point
Another real problem being a diehard A's fan right now. Some nights we just seem so completely overmatched that you can't help but feel there's no chance to win.

Like tonight.

by RLangford on Jul 8, 2006 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Suck it Socsia
"Belliard is a pain in the ass" ~ Blez

by eamb on Jul 8, 2006 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Hit him again!
"Belliard is a pain in the ass" ~ Blez

by eamb on Jul 8, 2006 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

It's kind of strange
seeing cupcakes strike out people - weird huh?
"Belliard is a pain in the ass" ~ Blez

by eamb on Jul 8, 2006 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

4-0
thats it

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Im getting heartburn!
"Who needs a significant other when you've got baseball highlights on ESPN?"

by Amnesiac727 on Jul 8, 2006 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

2 hits in the last 13 innings
I'm not sure we'll muster four hits, let alone four runs.

by walk off bunt on Jul 8, 2006 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep.....our offense is incapable of scoring 5 runs
so this game is truly over.  It would be nice if the sorry sack of dog crap we call offense would at least not allow themselves to be shut out. At this point I wouldn't blame Beane if he engaged in wholesale trades just so we don't have to watch this sorry crap next year.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

I always hated it...
that Yankees fans booed their players when they were underperforming (according to NY fans at least).... and I can't bring myself to boo our guys.  But I'm starting to sympathize.

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

East Coast teams mostly
Money is money.
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah
But while they're busy booing Alex Rodriguez we'd only be booing Dan Johnson or Marco Scutaro or someone, or even Esteban Loaiza if the unfortunate occurrence that is his day to pitch happens to arise. I think we'd be justified.

by walk off bunt on Jul 8, 2006 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

5 innings.... 1 hit
this is a joke

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah...
they just made fun of them on Baseball Tonight
"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 Jul 8, 2006 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

What did they say?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Scott Reiss and Brantley
just made quirky comments about that being the only hit in 12 innings and started laughing... TK was talking about how they had the worst B.A. in the AL and were still 1st in the division...
"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 Jul 8, 2006 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

dammit! that hurts
"Who needs a significant other when you've got baseball highlights on ESPN?"

by Amnesiac727 on Jul 8, 2006 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would like to tell them where to get off....
but they are completely right.  You would think the A's would have some semblance of pride.  But they're just pathetic.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Padres
were first for a long time last year in a division that was only close to being .500

Everyone is the joke of baseball sometimes.

This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

At this point, if I were at the game...
I would do alot more than just boo them.....I think I would let them know how I really feel about shelling out money to watch them trash the good game of baseball.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Tommy Murphy
Has as many hits as our entire team.

Let that sink in.

Tommy Murphy>

Who is Tommy Murphy.

by walk off bunt on Jul 8, 2006 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Tom Murphy
is a pothead from my high shool...
"We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?"-Beane on Big name free agents

by pbruins92 on Jul 8, 2006 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

"What did five fingers say to the face?"
"SLAP!"
"Baseball is a skilled game. It's America's game -- it, and high taxes." - Will Rogers

by OaklandInvader on Jul 8, 2006 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

why is yesterday's game on mlb.tv?
Let's go Oakland; from Dominican Republic. 22-11 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Jul 8, 2006 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

lol....
thats soooo cute...i heart huston street...
When Crosby was asked after the game if the collision was fun, the 26-year-old responded with a wide-eyed "Yeah!"

by TrizzleNizzle510 on Jul 8, 2006 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

USE A FORK!
<starts hyperventilating>

by Jennifer on Jul 8, 2006 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Adam Melhuse
probably some of the blame tonight, but the offense hasn't been smelling anywhere near roses lately.
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Safe on a pitch out - pathetic
"I could get two mannequins at Sears and umpire better than what I saw this whole series" ~~ Asheville Tourists manager Joe Mikulik

by smith1051 on Jul 8, 2006 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Figgins...
is better than our whole team.  Ack.

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Gamecast... off
Does anyone else sorta miss the good old days, when we could hit but couldn't pitch? That was more fun.

by MrIncognito on Jul 8, 2006 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Everytime I drive
and I dont like traffic, I have this strategy where I close my eyes and pretend nothing is there....and keep them closed until all badness disappears. Maybe thats what I should do with the A's
"Who needs a significant other when you've got baseball highlights on ESPN?"

by Amnesiac727 on Jul 8, 2006 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I think the Angels are invincible
... well, we make them look that way

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Bright side
after giving up a lead-off double Nathan K'ed 2 then got Kinsler to fly out... Texas loses 4-0
"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 Jul 8, 2006 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Well at least someone we know is hitting, although
it is in Sacramento.  Milton Bradley is 3-3 with a HR, and 4RBI.  Maybe he will be the spark after the ASB.

by theblackpearl on Jul 8, 2006 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

put all our hope on one hitter
bailing us out, havent we done this before?
"Who needs a significant other when you've got baseball highlights on ESPN?"

by Amnesiac727 on Jul 8, 2006 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

no, but you get one more hitter
and bunch him up with people who have been hitting (i.e., Payton, Thomas), and you might be able to sustain something.

by OaklandSi on Jul 8, 2006 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's hope so
Bradley has a lot of catching up to do.  Ethier is batting .354 with a .950 OPS for the Dodgers.

by bolt on Jul 8, 2006 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's good
here's hoping he does the same without getting hurt with the big club

by OaklandSi on Jul 8, 2006 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh come on blue!
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Jul 8, 2006 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Blimey (a bedtime rant)
I cannot believe I stayed up until 3:45 am to watch a repeat of yesterdays game. Would they please DL Chavez, he is a fricken zombie out there. Obviously Melhuse can't call a game, that is why Kendal always gets the nod and apparently he can't throw anyone out either. But anyways goodnight to all of those in Akland (aparently there is no more O in Oakland). Maybe I'll wake up and the A's will have mounted an A'mazing comeback.

by Athletics Fan In London on Jul 8, 2006 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

These fucking umps are on the Angels cocks
"I could get two mannequins at Sears and umpire better than what I saw this whole series" ~~ Asheville Tourists manager Joe Mikulik

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

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

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Macha out of the dug out? holy jesus!
"Who needs a significant other when you've got baseball highlights on ESPN?"

by Amnesiac727 on Jul 8, 2006 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Macha needs to get out there....
yell and get tossed.  SOMEBODY has to get fired up

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

you took the words right out of my mouth
but it would only get them fired up if he gets tossed... has he ever been ejected?
"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 Jul 8, 2006 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Only once....
but we let the sorry turd come back for his old job.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I ejected one of those once
"Who needs a significant other when you've got baseball highlights on ESPN?"

by Amnesiac727 on Jul 8, 2006 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

once..way back when he was 50
"Who needs a significant other when you've got baseball highlights on ESPN?"

by Amnesiac727 on Jul 8, 2006 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Apparently the umpires figure
that any hitter on the A's is only worthy of one hit....if any at all.  I can't blame blue, I would pile on this piece of crap offens too.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

The rout...
...has been on.
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously this is repulsive
"I could get two mannequins at Sears and umpire better than what I saw this whole series" ~~ Asheville Tourists manager Joe Mikulik

by smith1051 on Jul 8, 2006 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

damn umps
the blue woouldnt give blanton anything.  and that call on kotsay at first..shull bit

by pwilletts on Jul 8, 2006 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Dear Billy Beane,
The team you've built as currently constructed is a mess. Any help would be appreciated.

Love,
walkoffbunt

by walk off bunt on Jul 8, 2006 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Didn't they have that rally to keep
the A's in Oakland scheduled for tonight?  Cause if they did, this sorry ass performance is surely going to change their minds.  They might take up collection instead to send their sorry asses to Fremont or anyone else who will take them.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay.. Okay..
It's been a while since I posted anything, so I think it's time for one of my ridiculous, pointlessly optimistic predictions:

Next inning: the A's will get 5 hits. I can just feel it. If I'm wrong, so be it.

by morris on Jul 8, 2006 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

if you're right...
I'll send you a dollar.

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

let it be 2 dollars
Let's go Oakland; from Dominican Republic. 22-11 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day).

by haroldMD on Jul 8, 2006 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAHA....
your not wrong.....your hallucinating.  I suggest medication.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

hahaha our only highlight is...
Vlad didn't actually get hit

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

yawn...rainy evening here
otherwise...click.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay more than 1 hit!!
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Jul 8, 2006 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Jay Payton can still hit
He stole Nick Swisher's talent somewhere back when June begane. I swear.

by walk off bunt on Jul 8, 2006 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Break up the A's - we got a hit!!!!!!!!!!!
"I could get two mannequins at Sears and umpire better than what I saw this whole series" ~~ Asheville Tourists manager Joe Mikulik

by smith1051 on Jul 8, 2006 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

a hit!!!!!
omg we got a hit.

by pwilletts on Jul 8, 2006 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

YAY!! JayPay
now they won't make fun of us being 1 hit for the 4th time!!
"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 Jul 8, 2006 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

and a stolen base!!!
When Crosby was asked after the game if the collision was fun, the 26-year-old responded with a wide-eyed "Yeah!"

by TrizzleNizzle510 on Jul 8, 2006 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

The A's release
their offensive juggernaut!

4 baserunners tonight. Yeah!

Why yes. I am a ray of warm and fuzzy sunshine.

by grover on Jul 8, 2006 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

that has to be some kind of record
"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 Jul 8, 2006 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crosby's going to be turning it around
soon. I loved that AB of his; going the other way with the outside pitch was beautiful!

by DeeWayne on Jul 8, 2006 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

with the surfdawgs in 2015
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm just going with what all the ladies have been
saying for the past 3 months whenever Crosby hits the ball to the left side. It's therapeutic.

by DeeWayne on Jul 8, 2006 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol
When Crosby was asked after the game if the collision was fun, the 26-year-old responded with a wide-eyed "Yeah!"

by TrizzleNizzle510 on Jul 8, 2006 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you're still typing...
that means you haven't had enough beer.

3 hits in 2 games. Ouch.

Why yes. I am a ray of warm and fuzzy sunshine.

by grover on Jul 8, 2006 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

*Next* Inning...
So I when I said they'd get 5 hits next inning, I meant next inning. Like the 8th.. Maybe the 9th..
Maybe total.

by morris on Jul 8, 2006 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

outside pitch
going the other way with an outside pitch is what your supposed to do with it.

by pwilletts on Jul 8, 2006 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow I'm looking forward to the All-Star break
three whole days without having to go through this

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay! Our offense is shut out again!
They must think we like this.
"Hope for the best, prepare for the worst." - La Russa

by OaktownRajah on Jul 8, 2006 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

If I were an A's pitcher....
I would seriously consider dinging Figgins upside his noggin....or his knee.  If I were still in the game the next time he came up to hit....I would try to drill him in his other knee....take that rabbit.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

So... hmmm. Well, that's... yeah
Should I bother posting my "A's as Buyers and going for the title' diary or just skip it?
Why yes. I am a ray of warm and fuzzy sunshine.

by grover on Jul 8, 2006 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

While I was misguidedly
seeing Pirates of the Caribbean 2 last night there was a preview for this movie about a guy who made the Philadelphia Eagles back in the 70's after they just held open tryouts.

What this brings me to is that I think the A's would do well to perhaps try this. I'm sure a few of us ANers could hit as well as Scutaro.

by walk off bunt on Jul 8, 2006 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I can certainly get out....
so you could basically put me in anyone's spot... except Payton right now.

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah....and that's the female segment.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

A's can probably get back in it
if they get some key hits here.
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

woah
two in a row?  wtf

by pwilletts on Jul 8, 2006 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

At least make them
use K ROD.
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Watch Out
Angels might pull a Triple Play.
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

mr. pop-up
crap, i was making a salad while listening to the two hits...just settle down in front of the mac and pop-up!
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

come on swish...
one run.  please.

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Ive been pondering ways
to forget tonight.

  A)Drive 30 miles to the  nearest book store and buy Ace's
  B) Eat (20 minutes after my last meal)
  C) go to sleep early

wow, my life is one exciting life.

"Who needs a significant other when you've got baseball highlights on ESPN?"

by Amnesiac727 on Jul 8, 2006 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Aces...
is it in paperback yet?
"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 Jul 8, 2006 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dont know, I was under the impression
that it was a paperback book
"Who needs a significant other when you've got baseball highlights on ESPN?"

by Amnesiac727 on Jul 8, 2006 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

the original is hardback
but they have made/making a paperback with more content...
"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 Jul 8, 2006 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

YESSSSSSSSSSSSS
When Crosby was asked after the game if the collision was fun, the 26-year-old responded with a wide-eyed "Yeah!"

by TrizzleNizzle510 on Jul 8, 2006 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

We're on the board!!!! WOOH!
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Jul 8, 2006 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Bottom of the 8th
and twilight is already here?

The A's played a Saturday Day Game, Fox should've had this game blacked out.

This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

heart attack
im having a heart attack from all these hits.

by pwilletts on Jul 8, 2006 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

oh Frank
Come on HURT

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

jesus
where did this all come from.  

by pwilletts on Jul 8, 2006 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

jesus
When Crosby was asked after the game if the collision was fun, the 26-year-old responded with a wide-eyed "Yeah!"

by TrizzleNizzle510 on Jul 8, 2006 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank you Franky!!!
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Jul 8, 2006 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

There are Angels
in the Outfield...
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

wooohooooo!
okay, pinch runner for frank

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

That was me.
Okay, I was high at the time, but I called it. Actually, I said there'd be six.
"I think some mental has creeped in there." ~ Ron Washington

by Poppy on Jul 8, 2006 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

5 hits so far
someone owes that guy a dollar.

by pwilletts on Jul 8, 2006 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

DAMN!!
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Jul 8, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY PIECE OF GOOD HITTING!!!!
When Crosby was asked after the game if the collision was fun, the 26-year-old responded with a wide-eyed "Yeah!"

by TrizzleNizzle510 on Jul 8, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

my hurt
hurts
When Crosby was asked after the game if the collision was fun, the 26-year-old responded with a wide-eyed "Yeah!"

by TrizzleNizzle510 on Jul 8, 2006 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

A's offense waits
for the sun to go down.
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

You can keep the dollar
I'll take the 3 runs so far instead.

by morris on Jul 8, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

okay, i'm back in it now...
but boy howdy my negative side is claiming "day late and dollar short"....but that's just being onery.  COME ON A's!!!
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

whats that i hear?
is that the crowd?

by pwilletts on Jul 8, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh Bobby!
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Jul 8, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Nasty stuff
Real Nasty.
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

oh Croz..
that was ball four!  But still, happy inning.

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Trade Bobby Now!!
"Who needs a significant other when you've got baseball highlights on ESPN?"

by Amnesiac727 on Jul 8, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

mvp my ass.
whoever said crosby would be mvp should die.

by pwilletts on Jul 8, 2006 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Well,
he is in the hospital.

by Jennifer on Jul 8, 2006 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

gah.
"I think some mental has creeped in there." ~ Ron Washington

by Poppy on Jul 8, 2006 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

The usual.
Killin' a rally.
"I think some mental has creeped in there." ~ Ron Washington

by Poppy on Jul 8, 2006 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm working on getting the A's to hire me for it.
They don't want to talk to me. I think it's because Boras is my agent now, too.
"I think some mental has creeped in there." ~ Ron Washington

by Poppy on Jul 8, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

{shops punny}
"I think some mental has creeped in there." ~ Ron Washington

by Poppy on Jul 8, 2006 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

yep, crosby's job
he did it well.  (was not going to post that negative...until i saw you did!)
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just trying to fit in.
Now I'm going to stare at my GIANT poster of Bobby Crosby's ass.

by Jennifer on Jul 8, 2006 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

snort....
i tell ya, i am really getting negative on some of the guys....a combination of "what have you done for us lately" and "you know, there's a pattern here.....more downside than upside"
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm ready for the AS break.
I'm tired of AN and the A's "offense".

by Jennifer on Jul 8, 2006 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm ready for any break.
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

There may be no such thing as clutch....
but there certainly is such a thing as lack thereof- see: Crosby, Bobby.

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I fell asleep for a minute....
and seem to have woken up in an alternative universe.....where the A's actually score.  
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 8, 2006 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Alright Kiko!
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Jul 8, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Kiko should close
Striking out the Side for one inning...
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

nice job Calero... very nice...
and the same three guys coming up who started the rally last inning

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

At least the score
makes it seem like the game was much closer.
This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

That's the spirit!
"I think some mental has creeped in there." ~ Ron Washington

by Poppy on Jul 8, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well it was a nice rally.
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Jul 8, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Ellis!!
I have a new philosophy. I'm only going to dread one day at a time

by athleticscatcher on Jul 8, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

End Game
Start Again?

Still, the offense slowly found itself.

This year's Peja-Artest, Willis for Zito! aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Jul 8, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

damn

by OaklandExPatriot on Jul 8, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Trade Kotsay NOW!!!!
"Who needs a significant other when you've got baseball highlights on ESPN?"

by Amnesiac727 on Jul 8, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

oh...shit, kotsay up. (reverse jinx pleeze)
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, they came alive
and made it interesting

I feel better now

..going to the game tomorrow...

by OaklandSi on Jul 8, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

nope....
damn it.  pop up, dribblers, popup
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

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

Well, my work here is done.
{collects payoff from Angels fans}
"I think some mental has creeped in there." ~ Ron Washington

by Poppy on Jul 8, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

what's your alias on halo heaven?
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...in 2006?...prove it.

by ak_A on Jul 8, 2006 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

GritBabe
"I think some mental has creeped in there." ~ Ron Washington

by Poppy on Jul 8, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

good job anyway.
good job anyway by the boys.  need to get started earlier next time.

by pwilletts on Jul 8, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

By the way...
Why was this the only game thread, and why does it have fewer than 300 comments?  Is everyone tharn from last night's game?  (I know I was pretty stupefied by it.)
"I think some mental has creeped in there." ~ Ron Washington

by Poppy on Jul 8, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

This game ended much better
than anyone would have thought it would have with the way the a's offense is going. Bottom line is, we made it close, i'm sure everyone's happy the all star break is near. Bradley raked today in Sacramento so he'll be coming back soon and everyone will get a rest. I'm more optomistic now than i was in the 7th inning.
Nick Swisher...is he amazing?

by Daveed on Jul 8, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Tomorrow
The bats seem to have awaken. Now we need Haren to do his best Lackey impression and shove it up the Angels grittier than thou hindquarters.
Why yes. I am a ray of warm and fuzzy sunshine.

by grover on Jul 8, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

i was in the left field bleachers
and yeah, i feel better than i did in the 7th, when i was publicly calling for beane to deal for a bat, or at least someone who can hit the baseball once in a while.  we were all curious what the league will do to adjust to this weaver kid the 2nd & third time through the league, and that crazy motion can't be all too great for his shoulder, but for now he is unreal, every pitch is like a hidden ball trick.  during the early innings when the shadow line was right between the mound and home plate, our guys might as well have been swinging their dicks at his stuff, we had slighlty less than no chance.

bottom line is we gotta get bradley healthy and make sure he plays more than 10 minutes before getting hurt again.  that and i wanna see richie out there by august 1 mowing them down.

1972...1973...1974...1989...2006

by emperor nobody on Jul 8, 2006 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

There's no way Harden is back
by August.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Jul 8, 2006 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

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