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Open Thread - Boston vs. LAAAAAA

3-4-2009_010_tiny by sprtsnwyn on

Greetings.  The lineups are as follows.

Boston:
Crisp
Pedroia
Ortiz
Youkilis
Hinske
Lowell
Pena
Cora
Mirabelli

A terrifying lineup for sure.  ManRam is out for the game because of his anger at the Fenway official scorer...ERRR...his bum knee

LAAAAAAA:
Figgins
Izturis
Cabrera
Vlad
Anderson
Rivera
Kendrick
Kennedy
Napoli

Pitching:  Beckett (13-8, 5.35 ERA) vs. Weaver (9-0, 1.95 ERA)  
How Beckett has the same record as Zito is flat out stupid, but that's baseball.  Weaver goes for his 10th win, which would be a rookie record for most wins to start a career.  GO RED SOX!!!!  

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In a dream scenario
the Earth would open up and swallow both of these teams, and they would never be heard from again.  But, since that probably won't happen, BOO ANGELS!

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 24, 2006 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Maicer Izturis
Looks like the dude in "Coming to America" who has the parents that invented Soul-Glo.  Either him or Rick Fox.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 24, 2006 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Boston!
I'll just call em the Boston Braves, just to limit the mouth wash needed.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Boy, that Mike Scoscia
He sure prepares his team to play the right way, huh?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Dumbass Pena
just goes up and hacks hacks hacks

And waddyaknow, GIDP.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

On the subject of ESPN
Damn they show the Twins a lot.  When did they become the hot commodity?  Liriano isn't even playing.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 24, 2006 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm getting really tired
of this argument
Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 24, 2006 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Easy solution.
Ignore it.  Rev's totally obsessed with the A's, and his jealousy and inferiority complex are pretty apparent.
Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Aug 24, 2006 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm trying to get to that point
I've actually found a couple reasonable people on HH. I'll just stop clicking any links on HH that involve Oakland. Simple.
Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 24, 2006 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not only that
but it's no wonder why even though the Angels have a pretty bitter rivalry going against the Rangers right now, he's completely focused on the A's because he knows ANers read to see what outrageous statement he'll make next and will tend to link to his ridiculous statement of the day.

I plead this all the time, but stop visiting his site, let the Angel fans roll around in his vitriol, negativity and bile for a while.  I'm convinced half his traffic comes from AN because he says whatever he can to rile people over here up.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 24, 2006 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

fathead had tears in his eyes
he wants to whine, just give him a reason.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Who the heck is Dustin Pedroia?
His name reminds my dyslexic self of Peoria.

Anyway, Angels. Must. Lose. Now.

by whiteshoes40 on Aug 24, 2006 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok let me get this right..
Boston can't Pitch, but Anaheim can't hit.

Boston can it, but Anaheim can Pitch.

So basically, they cancel each other out, and we're left with a craptastic game.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Papi!
Wow, he's a fantastic hitter
Huston Street is my hero.

by EastBayA on Aug 24, 2006 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Baldelli traded to the Padres
Saw it on the ticker, too lazy to find a link.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 24, 2006 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

You sure?
Rotoworld says Branyan to the Padres for RHP Evan Meek and a player to be named or cash.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmmmm....
Let me check the ticker again.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 24, 2006 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Baldelli?
Rotoworld says Branyan.

I haven't seen a Baldelli trade link, but that would be pretty cool!

Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 24, 2006 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

You beat me!
Trade confirmed
Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 24, 2006 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

when I first read that headline
I thought it read "Devil Rays get Mighty Reek for Branyan".  Guess I need another drink.

by Brian in 317 on Aug 24, 2006 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rays site
says Branyan, too.  Stupid ticker.  DOWN WITH ESPN!!!

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 24, 2006 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hud Being Pathetic again
"Watch him [Ortiz] look at Weaver! Sayin 'I Gotcha'"

Replay shows that Ortiz is looking at the ball sailing over the fence, and NEVER glancing at Weaver.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Booo!
Hinkse a foot foul from a HR.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Imagine the Angels
if they didn't have Guerrero...

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

They'd be us!!!
Ha ha :)
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

omg
Becketts PC is till at 35

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Becket: 36 Pitches through 4...
Complete Game anyone? Someone call Maddux!

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beckett w/ the shutdown
Nicely done.  Anyone local watching Kruk & Kuip hanging from a perch at the phone co.?
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow
That's kinda cool.
Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 24, 2006 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beckett looking very strong
Hopefully he doesn't pitch like this next week in Oakland..
Huston Street is my hero.

by EastBayA on Aug 24, 2006 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm rooting for the M's up in Seattle
For all the obvious reasons, plus I have this crazy notion that a NYY loss on the OOTS might motivate those hapless BoSux to a win.
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice
8-pitch AB from Cora, Lil Dream Weaver's pitch count - 86 through 4 2/3
Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 24, 2006 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

The Red Sox lineup
with all their current injuries is truly pathetic.

by mikeA on Aug 24, 2006 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn...
Weaver looks good. It would be so sad for him to lose 1-0.

Heh heh heh.

"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah.
<sobs>

:D

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Aug 24, 2006 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed.
<crocodile tears>
Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Aug 24, 2006 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weaver:
Escalade driving entitled ass SoCal shitbag.

-prejudiced

"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

At least
he has a classy haircut...

by mikeA on Aug 24, 2006 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Becket Pitch Count: 47
Tough inning! Took a whole 11 pitches!

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

OT
But I like the Giants' heritage nights. I think it's a cool idea. It's Jewish heritage tonight, and African-American tomorrow. They've had Irish and Mexican this week as well.
Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 24, 2006 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope Beckett can get the CG
or at least, get it to Papelbon, cause I don't trust the Boston pen.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

At least Weaver should be gone
Bring on that guy Donnely...
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Open Thread, soo....
I can say that Chavinator is leaving for college tomorrow morning very early. She's waking me up when she goes, but god.

Today was her 18th birthday. I'm really really really going to miss her.

Turning and turning in the widening gyre, the falcon cannot hear the falconer. -W.B. Yeats

by Squeaky on Aug 24, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

You're going to have a great time
visiting her in New York!  Think of it that way!
Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Aug 24, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hang tough
She'll be fine.  College is the best.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 24, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hang Tough (the visual)
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Someone with better Photoshop skills
than I have needs to stick a few A's faces (I'd say Swisher, Harden, Crosby, Zito, Street) onto Marky-Mark, Jordan, et al for the full NKOTB effect, AN style.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

So, about your sig...
I'm having a brain cramp and I can't remember which poem that's from. That's gonna bother me. Meh.

Anyway, you can always talk to Chavinator on AN, right, so it can't be that bad... :)

by whiteshoes40 on Aug 24, 2006 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hatteberg in Town
Crazy Reds!
It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 24, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

<sobs>
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Aug 24, 2006 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

<gulp>
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Stop partying with E-Lo
We all need you down the stretch.

by mikeA on Aug 24, 2006 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

YES YES YES YES YES!!!
Thank you Vlad!!!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Love how you're ahead of me
And the last two days the news has always been good. I think it's because mlb.com is about 15 seconds behind.

I'm listening to the Red Sox feed, and they're talking about "Shed USA." Uh, what the hell is it about sheds and baseball?

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

wheeeee!!!!!!!
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Aug 24, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Saw that coming
Why not take a strike on 2-0, I mean right?  RIGHT?
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

No!! We WANTED that DP!!! :P
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cause it's Vlad
and he swings at everything. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose. But most the time you don't see many pitches.

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

HA HA
They showed Papi playing with a beach ball that was thrown into the dugout.  Great fans, huh?

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 24, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Me too!!!! :)
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weaver gone
Be great if they lose his start to this crappy team and this crappy starter. Because after him, the cupboard is kind of bare. Lackey now stinks, and the other three are beatable.

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

oh no
a fight he he

by smasfan on Aug 24, 2006 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Fight?
What's going on?
Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 24, 2006 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

just kidding
a pitch could have hit a boston player in back. remember what just happened with slackey,etc

by smasfan on Aug 24, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks
I can't see the game, and I saw "stick that thing out there" below, so I thought it really was a fight.
Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 24, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cora!
Stick that thing out there, dammit!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Forget Varitek and whoever else
Can any of you believe what a difference it makes when you take Manny out of this order. It just turns to crap immediately.

I've always thought he was underrated, but I've never quite felt it as much as now.

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Ramirez > Ortiz.
It's not even close.
Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Aug 24, 2006 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah
Page 2 made the point a couple days ago that (essentially) Manny sets up Ortiz to be "clutch." Like the first game of the series, without Manny in the lineup to protect him, Papi was walked in the 9th and then K-Rod got Youkilis out. If Manny was in the lineup, they might have been priming for a sweep tonight.
Stephen Colbert: "Kids who look up to athletes become athletes themselves."
The Word: Or bitter sports journalists.

by JLaff on Aug 24, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not even close?
I would guess that switching them in the order would make it a lot closer, and it's already close.

by mikeA on Aug 24, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chance of Red Sox Scoring
About 25%, and that's charitable.

But this is better than last night's 3-minute innings.

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

didnt that
noise maker look weird

by smasfan on Aug 24, 2006 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Donelly could plunk him
in the ass.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Sox can't pinch hit
for Doug Mirabelli here?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Saving Manny for the 9th if they need him
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was thinking about David Wells, actually
n/t
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mirabelli!
Stick that f***king thing out there!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!!!!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

weird play
but thanks for the run

by smasfan on Aug 24, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I have a new nickname
(Here's cirquegirl, bringing the random to the Open Thread)

It's Squeaky. My dad, for some reason, started calling me that. It kind of stuck. I actually kind of like it...

Turning and turning in the widening gyre/ the falcon cannot hear the falconer. -W.B. Yeats

by Squeaky on Aug 24, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Good call by the umps.
He was definitely safe.
Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Aug 24, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Cora with the crazy slide
Jesus that was scary.
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Cabrera is very lucky
that he didn't get his knee torn off.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I almost threw up.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Aug 24, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Remember Napoleon McCallum
the Raiders' RB who destroyed his knee?  It looked to me like it was almost one of those.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

No respect for Petrushka
Or Pedroiga. Or Pedroia. Go get them you sucky little nobody.

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I may be late
but why is Pedroia batting 2nd?  That makes no sense/
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

damnit
though it would have been funny if he was safe at 2nd

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

No highlights
Until Game goes final?

Then how come ESPN and FOX show highlights of games in progress?

It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 24, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Boston's pitching sucks!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep...
Just waiting for him to groove one for a home run at this point
Huston Street is my hero.

by EastBayA on Aug 24, 2006 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Either
the umps are screwing Beckett or he can't throw strikes right now.  Which is it?

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 24, 2006 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Nothing has been close
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here we go, 2-0 count
Saaa-wing batter!
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Heh.
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beckett w/ a blister
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Beckett's out
If it is a blister though, it means we won't be facing him.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Heh....
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

uh-oh
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Aug 24, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

And there's the blister problem!
Will Beckett ever have a good season?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

In Boston Bullpen We Trust
Or not... at all...
Huston Street is my hero.

by EastBayA on Aug 24, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Angels Fans
Cheering a Beckett Injury?

Classless jerks.

It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 24, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Timlin, Please...
Just get a GIDP, get out of the inning, hold it the next, and give it to beer.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone notice...
That we have more comments on our blog than Ana-suck does?

Hahaha what a bunch of losers

Huston Street is my hero.

by EastBayA on Aug 24, 2006 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Irony
we hate the Angels more then they love em?

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think that sounds about right
I really hate the Angels
Huston Street is my hero.

by EastBayA on Aug 24, 2006 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mmmmm...wine and Red Sox...
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Awww Baseballgirl!
You're makin me jealous!
Huston Street is my hero.

by EastBayA on Aug 24, 2006 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's GOOD wine too....
Mmmmmmmmm....
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stat of the Day
Unearned Runs Allowed:

A's - 37
Angels - 75

COME ON, OAKLAND, COME ON!

by Colorado Fan on Aug 24, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I'll admit
Angels fans always make noise the whole game...
It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 24, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

More like a Buzz
Always seems to penetrate every radio broadcast.

Of course there are Red Sox fans there too.

It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 24, 2006 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

At times like these
I thank the Baseball Gods for:

Kennedy
Duchscherer
Calero
Street

Huston Street is my hero.

by EastBayA on Aug 24, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

What just happened...
Rivera:  "I just walked, I am THE MAN!"

Timlin:  "Get lost assclown"

"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

YEAH!!!!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Stupid to send him!!!!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW
What a throw, I thought Mirabelli fell asleep there for a second
Huston Street is my hero.

by EastBayA on Aug 24, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa!!!
Rivera deeked!
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah
looked like he tagged his side after runner touched plate. if it even tagged his side

by smasfan on Aug 24, 2006 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

WHAT A PLAY!!!
That was Kendall-esque!!!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

That was freaking pathetic
What a disaster Boston is.  Will they even finish with a winning record this year?

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 24, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Too bad I didn't
look at the score.  Nice work Doug.  Played his college ball right here in Wichita.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 24, 2006 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can't believe
Angels lame philosophy on the bases. But I'm happy about it.

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHA
Adam Kennedy is a douche!
Huston Street is my hero.

by EastBayA on Aug 24, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

The Angels
are trying their best to break the "Errors + outs on the bases" record this year.

by mikeA on Aug 24, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe Red Sox
think they can send everybody because it's the Red Sox bullpen and you'll just score runs anyway.

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

almost got Kendrick
he came off the bag a second for some reason.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha..cmon
He was standing on it
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who makes the first out at home?
I thought the Angels were supposed to be fundamentastic?
Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Aug 24, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Hillenbrand
has been awful for the Gigantes, Chulk has been pretty good though.
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Hillenbrand = choke artist
Huston Street is my hero.

by EastBayA on Aug 24, 2006 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Napoli is up
Oh, then the inning is over. This guy is a stiff.

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I was just commenting
on it late....wasnt saying that live.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol
or watching a replay. announcers were saying catcher was faking runner out

by smasfan on Aug 24, 2006 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

He did...
Deeked him BAD
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Atta boy Physioc
Get more fired up about a routine out bitch
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

I can't believe they sent
Rivera on that play with no outs.
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Sidenote: Giants
Anybody in the Bay Area media ever going to acknowledge that if Mike Matheney isn't seeing double and out of the line-up that the Giants wouldn't even be in sniffing distance?

Heard Sabean talking about needing him to get back for next year and I had laugh.

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

I'll echo that thought...
...who on EARTH makes the first out at HOME!?!?!?
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Angels' injury note
If Darin Erstad hadn't gotten injured, I think the Angels would already be 10 games back.

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

I really want Weaver to own an L
HEY!  It's Romero Vs. Ortiz!  
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Ooh, we got our Romero wish
Love it when the awful lefty comes in solely because he's the awful LEFTY.

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Pretty crazy play.
Pinball city!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey Rex...
...that'll be on Sports Center tonight, but you're still going to lose the game.

Of course, that's not important, because you'll be on SportsCenter!!!

"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Cmon..awesome play
Even I got excited for that one
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, I wish Ortiz had gotten on
but you gotta admit, that was a pretty funny play.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Beckett blister
If he can't pitch that means we'll see who? Snyder? Some no name?

by RLangford on Aug 24, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

No! Don't take him out!
Ramero can get Righties out...

eventually.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

and i thought upon getting
home this evening, that it would be quiet baseball-less, blogless evening...but NO we got thread!  most excellent, rubbing hands together.  GO SOX!
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and in 2006 don't make me sick.

by ak_A on Aug 24, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

What?!
You doubted the SoCal'ers?!?!!?!?
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have wine!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

diet decaff coke
halibut chunk in oven with garlic bread crumbs.  bbtn on tube, ANation...what more can i want.  
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and in 2006 don't make me sick.

by ak_A on Aug 24, 2006 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Diet decaf Coke?
I know how to make that!

Club soda
Equal
Ground cinnamon
Melted brown crayon

Mix and enjoy!

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

HAHAHAHA!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yum!!!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I HATE that VW commercial...
...the one with the crash. Makes me jump every time.
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

me too
makes you sick how that guys head hits air bag

by smasfan on Aug 24, 2006 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Apparently A rod can PH
with his sore throat
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Dude...
Rex Hudler describing another man's biscep...is...um....what's the word????
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

That's EXACTLY it...
...he totally had the 'dirty old man' vibe going on. WEIRD.
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I saw him at a
World Series post-game party in 02.....Same shit....he was rambling and all over the place....Im convinced he's on something.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've had that thought before...
...so have most Angels fans, I imagine.
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

No way!!! Did that really happen?!??
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was sweet...
Strike 3 swinging...the Sea fans loooooved it
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll say it again, because I'm still in shock.
What kind of crappy baserunning/coaching lets the TYING run make the FIRST out of an inning???!!!!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

M's took 2 from the Yanks?
But...the M's suck! I guess this means the AL West is better than the East...
"The whistles are woooooooo" - Bubb Rubb

by Philip Christy on Aug 24, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

This is just what I wanted
Weaver, a member of my fantasy squad, pitches pretty well but the Angels still lose! <Crosses fingers>
"The whistles are woooooooo" - Bubb Rubb

by Philip Christy on Aug 24, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

STOP SHOWING CAR CRASHES!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

From the SoSh board
we should be allowed 4 outs when kapler bats
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Angels Broadcast
Do they have 100 microphones turned up to "10" in the stands/crowd?  Either that, or the crowd loves lazy fly balls to CF.
COME ON, OAKLAND, COME ON!

by Colorado Fan on Aug 24, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey
We've got more posts on this thread than the one at Halos Heaven! Maybe their energy petered out when they realized they were gonna lose...
"The whistles are woooooooo" - Bubb Rubb

by Philip Christy on Aug 24, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Mentioning it again
gives us even more posts.

So we rock even harder.

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

And
Mentioning that mentioning it again gives us more posts, gives us more posts!
"The whistles are woooooooo" - Bubb Rubb

by Philip Christy on Aug 24, 2006 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

he he
beavis saying to butthead "he said petered"

by smasfan on Aug 24, 2006 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon PAPS!!!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

D'oh!
I got here late...
"The whistles are woooooooo" - Bubb Rubb

by Philip Christy on Aug 24, 2006 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

There's one...
3 left Paps!
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

WOO HOO!!!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey Zonis
The Red Sox used to be the Boston Bean Eaters, right?

by hunter on Aug 24, 2006 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep
Also used to have the Boston Braves, till they moved to Milwalkee

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I had just read your comment
from the beginning of the game, just call 'em the Bean Eaters instead of the other name.

by hunter on Aug 24, 2006 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Insiders at SoSh
are reporting Beckett has a cut, not a blister. How he cut his finger I'm not sure...
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

It looked like a cut up close
right by his fingernail.  Prob cut it on the seams throwing over and over.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

On Friedrich's teeth!
Oh, sorry, was this not 'The Sound of Music' thread?
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heh.
Hey, you live in LA...

Why weren't you at the bar with us last week? And what are you doing for the Red Sox series?

"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, Pasadena
I had a football draft when you guys did the bar.....I am going to try and make the next one you gusy meet up for.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

What are you doing Mon/Tues...
...when WE play Boston?
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think busy Mon...free Tuesday.
You guys meeting up again?
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

"you guys" meaning me! :)
I'm seeking company! :)
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha....I thot you meant the Grunions crew....
We should try and put something together for Tuesday.  Be fun..esp vs Boston
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd be in :)
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pena
should play for the Mariners -- HACKER.
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

No WAY!
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha..
What a DP..ball sure is bouncing their way tonight.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Now THAT
was utterly ridiculous.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Talk about the getting the bounces
"No, I haven't been drinking or taking Ecstacy... " ~ Poppy

by eamb on Aug 24, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

What made the difference there
was the thick layer of grit covering Kennedy's glove hand.  The ball actually glanced off of Kennedy's grit and went straight to Cabrera.  Without that grit, the ball goes right past him into right field, 1st-and-3rd, one out.

And people say that grit doesn't matter in baseball!

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm sorry....
...but I can't get over the fact that the tying run was thrown out at the plate for the first out in this game.
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

You know what I can't get over?
That freaky teddy bear on those fabric softener ads.  Snuggle?  Yeah, here it is:

I'm tellin' ya, if this thing ever shows up in my laundry, I'm stuffing it head-first in the garbage disposal.  That bear creeps me out.

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

by Nick on Aug 24, 2006 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rev HaloFan is such a huge loudmouth
World's most annoying baseball fan!
Beware the Reverend's rancid carne asada!

by BruceBochte on Aug 24, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Rut roh....
Leadoff single....I wonder if Vlad runs
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Paps ball
moves all over the fucking place..damn
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

He's great...
I wrote you a comment above :)
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon PAPS!!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Brilliant baseball played??!??!!?
I can think of a lot of words for this series, Steve...but 'brilliant' is NOT one of them.
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

2 more now Paps
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton

by vignette17 on Aug 24, 2006 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I just thought of something really bad
If Billy had gone to Boston, they'd be called Beane's Eaters.

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 10:01 PM PDT reply actions  

bAnNeD!!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow...a LOT of peeps are cheering!
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

The Sox bandwagon here is huge...
Will be a ton of Yankee fans there this weekend.
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

i noticed that
and when i couldnt go to boston games in oakland and listened to radio the red sox fans were as loud or louder than a's fans

by smasfan on Aug 24, 2006 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Huh huh, huh huh
He struck out.
"The whistles are woooooooo" - Bubb Rubb

by Philip Christy on Aug 24, 2006 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

This would really be a terrible loss...
...for your first "L".
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 10:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Hard Luck Loss
REEEEEMIX
It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 24, 2006 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Awwww poor Weaver
I am crying a river.
"The whistles are woooooooo" - Bubb Rubb

by Philip Christy on Aug 24, 2006 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL!
Lets GO RedSox chant

by Zonis on Aug 24, 2006 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

2 of 3!!
You the man Paps!
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Aug 24, 2006 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

whoo hoo
way to go red sox

by smasfan on Aug 24, 2006 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

POSTSEASON ATMOSPERE???
Right Rex. Like either team on the field will be there.
"Why won't everyone do what I want???" ~SportySpice

by baseballgirl on Aug 24, 2006 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah
you tell him.

by smasfan on Aug 24, 2006 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol
afte