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Open Thread: Game 147 - A's vs. White Sox (cont)

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Frank Thomas is more than we could have dreamed up for our perfect DH.

A's throw a 4-spot on the White Sox and make it 7-4.

Six outs to go for the series. Eat your heart out, Ozzie.

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Scutaro is still the man
his GIDP started it all
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

actually..
he killed the rally in the 5th so Kendall could lead off the 6th...
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

guess Kennedy isnt that bad
But i'm still pissed about that Twins implosion

by Spidz34 on Sep 16, 2006 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I know.
I haven't forgiven him for that just yet.
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 16, 2006 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was one bad outing...
...out of many, MANY good outings.  I wasn't worried.
Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 16, 2006 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

kennedy
he picked a hell of a time for that outing. We coulda been 6up and 2/3 in minny

by Spidz34 on Sep 16, 2006 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go Kennedy!
I like this...rest Duke for today.
Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 16, 2006 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

can we use him for 1 out if necessary
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

exactly
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

BBG,
thanks for the link over!
Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2006 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

easier with the nose pointer to click
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 16, 2006 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

fok I missed it
Read it an' did it the old way.

by paradox on Sep 16, 2006 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

is duke warm?
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I want to kill Macha...
with my great sense of humor.
"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 16, 2006 3:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Really? I just want to
murder his puppies and eat them raw.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Sep 16, 2006 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I want to tell DJ to swing at strikes.
And then maybe buy him a beer.
"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 16, 2006 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tadahito
whatever, dude, you're going down.

Ahhhhhhh, the Duke.

by paradox on Sep 16, 2006 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

I think I could really slay him with my rapier
wit. Thank f'ing Christ duke's coming in...
"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 16, 2006 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

See, Ken, the more you replace
Kennedy with Duchscherer, the easier it becomes. It's really not that hard anymore, is it?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Sep 16, 2006 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Duke to the rescue!!!
c'mon Duke, 1 more out.
60-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 7-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 16, 2006 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn....the old thread died a quick death.
but it did its duty.  I am so going to the Angels/A's series this weekend.  Screw work.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 16, 2006 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

One day Macha will become as good a manager
of the bullpen as bbg is of the game thread.
"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 16, 2006 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude...
uncool.  how dare you insult BBG.

by DMOAS on Sep 16, 2006 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

My bad. I wish he could be as good...
"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 16, 2006 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Duke is my security blanket.
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 16, 2006 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Duke is my personal Jesus.
"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 16, 2006 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope
That's Frank for me. :D
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 16, 2006 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

uncle earnie dropped his tongs again
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 16, 2006 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

lol...where did that come from..
his heartburn?
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's back in mushu heaven now
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 16, 2006 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

the dude's a klutz...
he does that every time I see him.  You don't think it's me, do you?

by DMOAS on Sep 16, 2006 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

same tongs he used in the mens room
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 16, 2006 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm so in love with that All-Star
I want to name a kid 'Duke'. And a dog. Possibly a multi-million dollar corporation.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Sep 16, 2006 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

can duke come out and play in the 9th...
and just keep street on the porch lookin over him in case something goes wrong
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Duke!!!
3 more outs to go.

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!

60-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 7-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 16, 2006 3:51 PM PDT reply actions  

In the spirit of the old Airplane movies...
looks like I picked a bad day to quit drinking!
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 16, 2006 3:54 PM PDT reply actions  

We can all have fun in the ninth, right?
Leave the puppy killing alone just for an inning, right?

by paradox on Sep 16, 2006 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes....and don't call me Shirley
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 16, 2006 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

To Street:
I just want you to know: Good luck, we're all counting on you.
Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 16, 2006 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey Huston...
have you ever seen a grown man naked?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 16, 2006 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am serious...
and don't call me surely
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's nice to be slightly buzzed and happy...
instead of angry.  I will miss Macha when he's not around anymore.  Everytime I try to kick the dog he bites me on my ass.  Kenny not so much.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 16, 2006 3:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Street in!!!
c'mon kid!!
60-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 7-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 16, 2006 3:56 PM PDT reply actions  

they can take that roaming gnome
and.....
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 16, 2006 3:56 PM PDT reply actions  

I love Frank Thomas
just thought I would mention that
Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.

by TexasAsfan on Sep 16, 2006 3:57 PM PDT reply actions  

I would have been okay with Duke
finishing off the game. If not... let's go HUSTON!!!
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 16, 2006 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

c'mon A's
let's get these 3 outs.
60-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 7-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 16, 2006 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Lets go STREET!
meat of the order...this could build some more confidence.  

PS-Krod sucks.  

by CyZito on Sep 16, 2006 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

2 to go
60-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 7-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 16, 2006 3:58 PM PDT reply actions  

"Hard to hit a 3-run home rune where there
nobody on base." Thanks for the words of wisdom.
"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 16, 2006 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Let me guess.
Hawk?
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 16, 2006 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

please help me with this..
what time should my mom get out to the stadium tomorrow to get a poker set?
9 - 10 am?
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

HEY BBG
get the band ready!!!
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

get the keg ready
we're going to the fucking playoffs!

by paradox on Sep 16, 2006 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

To Street:
I just want you to know: Good luck, we're all counting on you.
Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 16, 2006 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

roger, roger
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

1 to go
c'mon huston!!!
60-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 7-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 16, 2006 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Cue the band in ....
3...2...and
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I would LOVE
to hear Homer Hawk right now. "You can put it on the booooarrrd - YES!!"
"It's never 'just a game' if you're winning" - George Carlin

by bluelightrain84 on Sep 16, 2006 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap. It's okay.
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 16, 2006 4:02 PM PDT reply actions  

c'mon huston!!
60-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 7-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 16, 2006 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 16, 2006 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

lets do it
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 16, 2006 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by alox on Sep 16, 2006 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Guh....
C'mon Huston...
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 16, 2006 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by athleticscatcher on Sep 16, 2006 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Yahoo!!!!!!!!
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 16, 2006 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by alox on Sep 16, 2006 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Places everybody...
JT you ready...Kool you ready...on my cue...

LET'S CELEBRATE, BITCHES!!!

"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 4:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Huston
One more out and then the Angels can stress out over another tight one later this evening...
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 16, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

dial up
really is S L O W since the game was already over when my post kicked in.

This sure is a lot of fun and I look forward to seeing it on TV again tomorrow.  Fox = Bleh ;-0

"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 16, 2006 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes!!!
That's our A's.
"The guy's Far Eastern. Psychic. He knows what the hitters are looking for, and he relays that to me," Zito said.

by LAXile on Sep 16, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

YAY!!!!!
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Sep 16, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Celebrate Good Times
Come On.
It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 16, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

awesome
awesome awesome awesome

did i mention that was awesome?

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 16, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

A's win!!!
60-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 7-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 16, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

did he just say...
the starting pitcher doing really well?

by DMOAS on Sep 16, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

To Street:
I just want you to know: Good luck, we're all counting on you.
Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 16, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

priceless comedy there...
you gotta do it one more time, right?
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope -- that's the one post-win mention...
Huston Street has to kiss Julie Hagerty now... :)
Rap Cat!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Sep 16, 2006 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

no my bad..
he does after the plane has landed as well...that's good shit Star...hilarious
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

There's a party going on right here...
a celebration, bitches!!
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 16, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

most cool
the great playoff miss of 2004 followed by the good try of 2005...and 2006...is getting down to it!

by ak_A on Sep 16, 2006 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

YAHOOOOO!!!!
Oh, everything is sunshine and roses and babies' noses and starlight and rainbows right now.
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 16, 2006 4:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Now let's go Rangers!
Who's doing the game thread?
A's Magic Number: 10

by baseballnut020 on Sep 16, 2006 4:05 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 16, 2006 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes yes ya'll
Fabulous timing! ! ! ! !
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 16, 2006 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

can the batting rangers please show up?
c'mon rangers, go out and do some damage.

GO RANGERS!!!

61-32 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 8-6 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 16, 2006 4:07 PM PDT reply actions  

And in Halo Heaven....
there is much weeping and gnashing of teeth.  
Can ashes on the head and the rending of clothing be far behind for the good Rev?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 16, 2006 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

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