Open Thread- The Angels versus the Rangers

by Emmett89 on Sep 16, 2006 4:16 PM PDT Comment 158 comments

The search for a 6 game lead is on.

Eaton vs Lackey

Izturis
Cabrera
Vlad
Anderson
Rivera
Kennedy
Kendrick
Napoli
Figgins

is what Sciosciopaths send out

Matthews
M. Young
Teixiera
Lee
Blalock
DeRosa
E. Young (old)
La(i)rd
Cruz

is what the Rangers take the field with. You know, veteran presence blah-de-blah. Why is Eric Young, who is a releasee this year. Over Kinsler, who at home is smoking the ball?

Oh well.

Go Rangahs!

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not sure...

if that title is too appropriate...

by CyZito on Sep 16, 2006 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah.

Let's not have karma bite us in the ass/at the same time bear even a passing resemblance to HH.

I was going to do a thread, but you were just a touch faster.

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 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Suggestion: Change the diary title

before someone reports it as a CGV. Just "a word to the wise"...

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 4:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

as the valiant blue-suited Men of Arlington do their best to chase the cowardly red-suited Boys of Anaheim back into their caves of concealment and at the same time put the A's up by 6 and slice their magic number to 9.

GO RANGERS!!!!

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 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Seriously...the diary title is about to be changed

anyway.

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

by baseballgirl on Sep 16, 2006 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Already changed it

Cause it was an insult to gay people.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Sep 16, 2006 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Now it's an insult

to dead people who did nothing to piss off God.

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 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

exactly

i don't think either gay people or dead people would want to be associated with that team.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 16, 2006 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

oops.

my apologies.

by Emmett89 on Sep 16, 2006 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

what a shocker

The person who makes a reference about sexuality is someone who appears to be 16 or 17 from their username.

I was the same way at the age...funny how quickly your opinion of that kind of stuff can change, as I'm only 4 years older now...

by SeanR on Sep 16, 2006 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey, I experimented in college too.

That's what you meant, right?

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 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Side note...

Soriano stole his 40th base to become just the fourth player in MLB history with a 40-40 season.

A's Magic Number: 10

by baseballnut020 on Sep 16, 2006 4:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Isn't he the first 40-40-40?

Or has he not reached 40 errors yet this season?

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 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Do you believe in.....

MAGIC!

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 4:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

up on the A's site:

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/NASApp/mlb/news/article.jsp?ymd=20060916&content_id=1665759& ;vkey=news_oak&fext=.jsp&c_id=oak

by CyZito on Sep 16, 2006 4:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Ok, Michael Young is key here.

0-9 in the series with 5 K's roughly. What a crackpot performer this time of year. I think they are all mailing it in.

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 4:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

BOOO!

I hate Cabrera...

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Can someone please explain the logic

behind the Young for Eaton trade? I didn't understand it then, and I still don't understand it now.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Otsuka

by znk916 on Sep 16, 2006 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

copy cat :P

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

NOt on the Dish...

gotta go with MLB.tv....

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And as many of you must know already

The A's only have TWO games not telivised remaining.

A Day game vs Cleveland and the last game of the season vs the Angels.

Saturday's game was picked up by Fox (ungh..)

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh yeah, one thing to keep in mind

If the A's play well enough, they could pass the Tigers and grab the #2 seed, thus getting Home Field Advantage.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

hooray!

michael young CAN get a base hit!

"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 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

OMG! Young finally got a hit.

Stop the presses!

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I <3 Angels Defense

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

WOW! Who are these guys?

Hitting with RISP? Never!

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Gettin....

Figg 'E' wit it....

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL

for a second I thought I was watching a clip of the sulk off... Steve was all "AND FIGGENS DROPS THE BASEBALL!"

"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 5:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

oh typical vlad defense

love that.

"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 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

and IZTURTIS DROPS THE BASEBALL!!!

woohoo

by Jason on Sep 16, 2006 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LMAO!

ANOTHER!

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

i feel bad laughing

but i cannot help myself.

"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 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ContAGIOUS ERRORS

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What a lovely day!

But we'll see after they play nine.

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Score and inning please???

"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 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

thats what i was thinking

it's still early (bottom of the FIRST!). Though, if the Angels keep making defensive mistakes like this, the Rangers can put it way out of reach real soon.

"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 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

4-0 Tex, in the first.

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ugh, sit down Laird, put in Barajas.

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Aww

I was hoping for 6...

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Slingblade...

decided he had to do it himself...

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cruz is GOD

but only vs the A's :P

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

3 E's ....

or 2?

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Only 2.

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I guess if you REALLY screw

it up, you escape the E - right, Vlad?

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i wasn't following the game....

two errors, yet all four runs are earned? lackey = disaster for both my fantasy teams this week.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 16, 2006 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

sloppy...

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Damnit Eaton!

SHUT THEM DOWN!

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

ok, rangers...

you're not supposed to do that. now get the out, come back up to the plate, and hit like you're supposed to.

"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 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh no...what did they do?

Come on Texas...AN is so counting on you.

"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 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

are you at work

where they have yahoo and espn blocked or something?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 16, 2006 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No, but I am technically and sobrietly

challenged right now.

"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 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i'll help you out

http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/boxscore;_ylt=?gid=260916113

http://sports-ak.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 16, 2006 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

LOL....Thanks....I think.

Am I annoying you?

"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 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

it's just that earlier in the thread you asked

"Score and inning please???"

i don't really understand why anyone would have to ask for that information when they have internet access.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 16, 2006 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

True enough.

Just lazy.

"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 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Freaking EI....

every year I wonder why I bother to buy the package.

"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 5:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Damnit. He finally made a catch.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

he's limpin?

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I cant tell if the Ranger announcers

are badmouthing us or praising us.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What did they say?

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Praise, I think

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

by Nick on Sep 16, 2006 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is anyone else getting fake calls from this number

323-927-1550

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's prolly Mike Scoscia...

trying to bad mouth the A's and praise Vlad for a Gold Glove.

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

how come you are not answering me?

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 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Is Lackey pitching as badly

as it looks? (Or should I say, is Lackey pitching as badly as he looks?)

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 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No..

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

reminds me of George Carlin

"Tonight, a made for tv drama about a young man who dreams of becomimg an olympic swimmer, don't miss 'WET DREAM!' and later, its Ranger Dan and his big dog Dick, or Ranger Dan And his Big Dog Dick!"

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

His fastball has been very hittable

not much movement. Texeira and Young nailed the ones they hit (Texeira for a single to right, Young that excellent catch by Vlad). Lee hit what looked like a low slider near the track in center.

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

by Nick on Sep 16, 2006 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

3 errors in 3 sinnings from the angels... classic

"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Sep 16, 2006 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

the angels are sinning?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Sep 16, 2006 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Perhaps their fallen...

"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 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

lol

weird defense.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Vlad!

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Gameday is messed up

How was that a run scoring play?

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Oh now they fixed it.

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Vlad threw the ball back to the infield

and no one was there, so Young just kept going and scored.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Texeira lined a double into the RF corner

The camera was showing Young easing into 3rd, rounding, looking back, and then speeding up. They cut to the middle of the field and the ball was kind of bouncing slowly through the middle of the IF, towards 3rd, kinda bewteen the mound and 2nd.

Basically, Vlad pulled a Luis Polonia/Terrence Long brain fart.

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

by Nick on Sep 16, 2006 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Did I mention

I <3 Angels Defense?

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Angels have a number to .....

look at. And they've played so well in so many tense games lately. Due for a bit of a mental letdown.....

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

magic number to be at 9 if the angels lose!

9 thats helllllllllllla low!

"The are only two places in this league. First place and no place." -Tom Seaver

by greekpride08 on Sep 16, 2006 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Stupid Stupid Baserunning by Lee

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Doesn't he have to go on contact

to prevent a DP?

I did like how he hustled on the run-down to let the runners go to 2nd and 3rd.

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

by Nick on Sep 16, 2006 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come on Laird!

Grand Slam Plz!

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Big Blow.....

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Just checked in on this game.

Looks like Slingblade's serving up biscuits, and forgot the mustard.

"The first night, we were right there," Bradley said. "All we needed was a couple of touchdowns, and we would have had them."

by jeepers on Sep 16, 2006 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LMAO!

Announcers are talking about something mondane.

Meanwhile, Garrett Aderson hits a 2 run homerun to dead center, and its robbed by Matthews.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The Rangers' announcers

are way beyond caring what happens in the games any more.

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

by Nick on Sep 16, 2006 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

That was a tremendous catch by Matthews

one of the best I've seen in a long time.

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

by Nick on Sep 16, 2006 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

best part was

the announcers didn't notice until AFTER he made the catch that anything had happened.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

garrett anderson

has a gameday picture that makes snoop dogg look sober.

my vote for stoned-est-looking pic on mlb.com.

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 16, 2006 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

more then Haren?

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

yes

haren has the hair and the just-got-through-listening-to-dick's-picks-volumes-1-thru-28 expression, but GA has the half-closed eyes and the permasmile grin.

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

by emperor nobody on Sep 16, 2006 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

GMJ: Free agent next year

"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 16, 2006 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GMJ

Payday next year.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

GMJ 2007

Beltre 2005

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

by Nick on Sep 16, 2006 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I <3 Angels Defense

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Vlad Guerrero

might have the worst hands of any talented outfielder in baseball. He is an absolute butcher when it comes to catching the ball.

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

by Nick on Sep 16, 2006 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I <3 Angels Defense

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

4 friggin errors?

Outrageous!

"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 16, 2006 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Another error by Angels

SB, error on Napoli. Maybe he thought Manute was covering on that one.

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

by Nick on Sep 16, 2006 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

7-3 Rangers

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Triple for Young!

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

O man, he got another hit. lol

what is going on here?

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

If today isn't a microcosm of the A's and Angels'

2006 seasons, I don't know what is.

The A's finding ways to win, the Angels finding ways to lose.

4 errors? For the love of god. Love it!

by sienna on Sep 16, 2006 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

8-3 Rangers

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Meanwhile, lined into double play

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Do the Rangers announcers even know

that there is a game on?

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

LOL - Announcers saying that Arlington

is the place that Umpires like going to the most.

Um.. yes. Cause, if I was dressed head to toe in black, I'd LOVE to stand out in 101 degree heat for 4 hours!

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let the Meltdown Commence!

8-4

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

At this rate, the Angels won't have a bullpen

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I <3 Angels Defense

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

BE-U-TEE-FULL

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

MICHEAL YOUNG!

200th Hit!

4th Consecutive Season with 200 hits.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yay YOUNG!

Go for the jugular, Rangers. The jugular! Totally demoralize and deflate this team -- permanently!

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 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Congradulations

Michael Young. That guy is a monster with the lumber.

"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 16, 2006 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah,

too bad his owner has alienated him. One more year as a Ranger...

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Too bad?

I say we try to pry him from the Rangers.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No way...

we win with defense. One bat won't make that much of a difference, a funky defensive SS will....

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Michael Young is a 2B playing SS

So send him back to 2B and bang! you got a damn good lineup!

C1 Kendall
2B Young
RF Bradley
DH Thomas
3B Chavez
LF Swisher
SS Crosby
CF Kotsay
1B Barton

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And if you somehow were able

to trade for Vernon Wells (however you managed it)

Kendall
Young
Wells
Thomas
Swisher
Bradley
Chavez
Crosby
Barton

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sir...

put down the crack and step away.....

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Sure

Why don't you just throw in Ryan Howard and Brian McCann while you're at it ;p

"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 16, 2006 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Damn right!...

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

11-4 Rangers

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

And the rout is on

"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 16, 2006 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

GIDP

but 12-4 Rangers

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

17 hits so far

Where were these guys last night?

"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 16, 2006 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Let's hope they show up tomorrow.

Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2006 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Are you having a party or something?

"When the A's suck, the terrorists win" ~ Poppy

by eamb on Sep 16, 2006 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

A "Let's GO Rangers!" Party

Something tells me Joe would not be cool with that.

by Jennifer on Sep 16, 2006 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

There's just something so satisfying

about watching the Angels get their heads stomped on on the same day (FINALLY!) that we win. I am almost tempted to go to HH and check how things are, erm, going...

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 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I've been to observe,,,,

not very satisfying....

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

there is this...

new] Isn't there a towel or something
that Sosh can throw out onto the field about now?

I was going to say something about how cowboys suck, but that movie was LAST year.

by Stirrups on Sun Sep 17, 2006 at 12:22:56 AM EST

by BleacherDave on Sep 16, 2006 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

heh!

He fouled it back and it hit the rotating advertisment sign and spun it around.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

lol

Catchers Interference. Hvn't seen that in a long while.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

FIVE ERROS and NO UNEARNED RUNS???

Pitch 1 - Called Strike
Pitch 2 - Ball
Pitch 3 - Swinging Strike
Pitch 4 - Ball
Pitch 5 - Foul
Pitch 6 - Ball
Pitch 7 - Unknown Strike

Miguel Ojeda reaches on catcher interference by Jeff Mathis. Miguel Ojeda to 1st.

by Zonis on Sep 16, 2006 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Good fun

by RLangford on Sep 16, 2006 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, every day something new.

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Since Wednesday

Oakland: 3-0

Angels: 2-2

That's something they couldn't afford. Six back with 13 (them) to play is near impossible. Right now, they're at the stage where they have to go 6-1 against us. That's not much to hang your hat on.

by RLangford on Sep 16, 2006 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What a laugher. And these guys are chasing us?

"We are deep-sea diving in the Monongahela River after heavy rains in the western Pennsylvania area." - A's Fearless Leader

by OaktownRajah on Sep 16, 2006 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

crikey

this game is taking forever. It's nice to savorjust a beatdown, but there aren't any more Angel arms to tire out, so let's put this in the books, okay?

by Apricot on Sep 16, 2006 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs