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Open Thread: Game 150 - A's vs. Indians (cont.)

Maya_papi_tiny by Tyler Bleszinski on in News

A's down 2-1 and behold, there's been an Eric Chavez sighting! Los Kirk has seemingly been in trouble all night, but he's been able to wiggle out of it time and time again.

LET'S GO OAK-LAND!!!!!

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It has been a very interesting game.
Saarloos is defying the odds, and the sighting of Chavez has given us a little breath of life on offense. Time to take the lead!
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by louismg on Sep 19, 2006 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

lets win it
for captain kirk.LETS GO A'S LETS GO CLAP CLAP

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

These guys owe Sarloos....
They out to pay up and get him the win in this inning.  
"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 19, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Oddest line ever
113 pitches
2 runs allowed, 11 K

5 IP

I'm not sure how to react to SARRRRRRRloos's stats tonight.

by Rickeyfan on Sep 19, 2006 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Just so nobody forgets
Kirk Saarloos. Eleven strikeouts.

Someone check for flying pigs.

there's simply no club like the white elephant club

by walk off bunt on Sep 19, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

NS
He increased his strikeout total by over 20% today.

by williadc on Sep 19, 2006 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Funny
Lee has many less strikeouts, but many less pitches as well.

by williadc on Sep 19, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

not funny
makes sense...guys who pitch CG's usually have lines of like 5 hits and 5 K's
I am no drunkard, I'm a hard-working man.

by Cutthemullet on Sep 19, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

IT SOUNDED LIKE
you suck. but why?

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

ya i thought it was you suck too
but i thought i was jus hearing wrong...

by iloveoakland on Sep 19, 2006 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn
I thought that was gone.

by paradox on Sep 19, 2006 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

co?o
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

It's
the same reason that we love our muppets.  Nothing ever comes easy for these guys.

by williadc on Sep 19, 2006 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

geeeezzzz
lets cut this out

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

That was an unsexy inning
A very very unsexy inning.
there's simply no club like the white elephant club

by walk off bunt on Sep 19, 2006 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

ugh
between last night and tonight, the A's have had some horrible luck with balls put into play. or at least it seems like it.

by rebus on Sep 19, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

can we please get a couple of quick innings
and fu*** score??
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

macha...
wants saarloos to challenge the 20 K record tonight
I am no drunkard, I'm a hard-working man.

by Cutthemullet on Sep 19, 2006 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

ok, maybe not
if saarloos can strike out 11 in 5, I expect nothing less then gaudin striking out the side.
I am no drunkard, I'm a hard-working man.

by Cutthemullet on Sep 19, 2006 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

News from Colorado,
The Rockies are leading our second favorite team, 9-4

by williadc on Sep 19, 2006 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

They're playing the Mariners?
"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 19, 2006 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

*grin*
I live in Seattle, so you must be reading my mind.

by williadc on Sep 19, 2006 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm here...
we win...
what up bitches?!
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

weird game
Loos struck out 11, i think

by paradox on Sep 19, 2006 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

<Sizemore looks for his copy of 'Baseball
for Dummies'>
"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 19, 2006 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa...
thought it was a typo that Cpt Kirk had 11Ks thru 5.... Whaaaat is the deal?
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

long strange trip
He just kept mowing 'em down in ugly innings, lots of walks.

by paradox on Sep 19, 2006 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

....killled by Grady Sizemore's heads-up
base running skills.
"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 19, 2006 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

doesn't sizemore look like
the kid from 'rookie of the year' when he grew up?
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

You mean this kid?
Photobucket - Video and Image Hosting
"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 19, 2006 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

EXACTLY!!!!
That's Grady at 12 years old!!!
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay..
Is it just me, or does Jason Windsor look like Channing Tatum? Anyone?

<goes to hide>

..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good one -- I just googled him and a bunch
of mostly naked Channing Tatums popped up on the screen. Honestly, dear, I wasn't looking for gay porn! I was...uh...well you see, there's this baseball blog...<:-]
"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 19, 2006 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

12ks?
We're going to win...

INNING #6 = RALLY TIME!!!

WHO THE HELL IS WITH ME?!?!?

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

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

damn bacardi and coke..
didn't recognize that Gaudin was in...

anyway...let's go M-Beezy

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

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm in
I know some who aren't, and make it pretty obvious.  But, WE ARE GOING TO WIN!!!

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 19, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

How did the Indians offense
Both record 8 hits and 11 strikeouts in five innings against Kirk Saarloos.

Im sorry I know that was like six outs ago but my mind is just blown by tonight.

there's simply no club like the white elephant club

by walk off bunt on Sep 19, 2006 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

BOOO!!!
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't get the Sizemore play...
did he just say f'it and give himself up?

by BleacherDave on Sep 19, 2006 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

who cares?
but guess he didn't pick up where the ball was.
It was probably Scutaro doing an excellent dupe
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

please get on the phone
and call Captain SavethaA's
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

HERE COMES THE PAIN
3-2 pitch
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Small sample size
So they say we're batting .300 in September.

I say we're batting .111 in this game.

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by louismg on Sep 19, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

wake up offense!!!
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

close, but not good enough...
LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

jay pay
get frank in

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

That's new
"Payton doesn't wait around", says Kuiper.
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by louismg on Sep 19, 2006 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

rally time
lets go a's

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

<whimper>
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Question
is Frank really in scoring position?
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

is that really scoring position...
for FT?
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now that he's on third I think
we can say pretty confidently that he will score if Swish hits a double.

by DavidA on Sep 19, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

let's go A's!!!
we need our offense to wake up, c'mon.
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I've seen it all tonight
Saarloos throwing 113 pitches, striking out 11.
and
a couple on Dancing with Stars, doing the mambo ... to a cover of the song Jump ... the one by Kris Kross.

by Rickeyfan on Sep 19, 2006 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

also people yelling
jerry jerry at that show

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think today
is the beginning of Chavez hitting .385 for the next month and winning an MVP (not regular season kids..the real deal)
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah
A dinger here would erase a lot of issues I have with the man

by williadc on Sep 19, 2006 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chavvy needs to stick that thing out there
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

3-1
HERE COMES THE PAIN BITCHES
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

omg...
that hurt my heart...DAMN!!! It didn't hit the pole?
I see the highlight tonight...they show that pitch and this homer..
WHAT?!
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Foul by a foot.
Wow - style points alone should be worth some runs.
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by louismg on Sep 19, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG
THAT WAS SO GREAT. IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A HOME RUN

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Dang it!
Shucks...
"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 19, 2006 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Frank at 3rd now...
Steal home, Frank! You can crush the catcher!
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by louismg on Sep 19, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

YEAH
do you think he would block plate if you came running in. he he

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Swish has some catching up to do
Hurt has put some distance in their HR race.

by Rickeyfan on Sep 19, 2006 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon Swish...
Don't try too hard here...

Just need a bloop hit...

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 19, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Or a balk.
That would be nice. A WP or PB would certainly be exciting as well.
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by louismg on Sep 19, 2006 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come on Tiny!
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Tiny?
I am so out of the loop.

by AsGirl on Sep 19, 2006 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tiny
http://www.athleticsnation.com/comments/2006/9/1/215032/4296/45#45

http://www.athleticsnation.com/comments/2006/

..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're good! :)
Second link doesn't work, btw.  

by AsGirl on Sep 19, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oops
http://www.athleticsnation.com/comments/2006/9/1/215032/4296/68#68
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

error? I'll take it
wild pitch? I'll take it
Pass ball? I'll take it.
JUST SCORE THE MOTHA##$#@ RUN!!!
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

pwease swish don't stwike owt
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 19, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

If you do..
make sure it's on a wild pitch and you get to 1st safely
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow Swish...
That was a fastball dead center 2-0
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Sep 19, 2006 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

on your feet
3-2
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Hit him...
But looked like it might have been a strike
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Sep 19, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

SEE CHAVY
that's how you stick that thing out there... that may have been a strike
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Swish takes one for the team
I don't think Kendall would have waved his arm around like that. He would have swallowed his chaw and taken it like a man.
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by louismg on Sep 19, 2006 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Klown Time!!
all we need is you to get on base, c'mon.
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Still...
HEELL MUTHA eFFIN YEAH
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

OOOOOH SHIIIIIT!
KLOWN!

UNBELEIVABLE!

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 19, 2006 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by athleticscatcher on Sep 19, 2006 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

I WANT TO HAVE KIELTY'S BABIES
AND I'M A GUY!
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 19, 2006 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL.
Nothing wrong with that.  ;)

by AsGirl on Sep 19, 2006 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

kome on klown klobber it where no one is.
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 19, 2006 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

KLOWWWWWWNNNN POWER
Ronnie Mac, puts a Hurt-sized smack on the ball with the bags juiced.

by Rickeyfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Omigod!
"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane

by day-to-day on Sep 19, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

SORRY BUT
GO OAKLAND!
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 19, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

It makes a huge difference in my life
when at-bats like that happen in a Korach inning instead of a Cotroneo inning.  That would have been so much less exciting with Vince on the call.

by DavidA on Sep 19, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

holy Klown!!!
I'm dancing in my room!!!
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

holy jumpin up and down klown!
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 19, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

DESTROYED!!!
BOOBY CRUSHED THAT SHIT!!!!

by kvn on Sep 19, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

true
he mashed it with no mercy.  Never a doubt.

by paradox on Sep 19, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

WOW!! WOW!!! WOW!!
BOW WOW WOW YIPPEE YO YIPPE YAY!!!!

I'm here...we win, bitches!!!

INNING #6 = RALLY TIME...

WHO IS WITH ME?!

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

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Huh.
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

wipe the paint off before touching mouse
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 19, 2006 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gameday slow
UN-FUCKING-REAL!!!  KLOWN POWER!!!

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 19, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

My Room mate
Might have died of a heart attack

by williadc on Sep 19, 2006 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

My Jesus
How lovely
there's simply no club like the white elephant club

by walk off bunt on Sep 19, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Uhhhhh.....clunk!
That's the sound of a big brick being shat in a hotel in KC, Missouri.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

okay, so maybe ...
it's okay to swing at the first pitch from time to time, even if the pitcher is outta control ...

by mookyee on Sep 19, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh my effing ...
Klown Power!
Self-appointed VP, BBG Groupies, NorCal Chapter

by angus hanger on Sep 19, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF is going on the A's dugout?
HAWT!
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

I think JayPay
was givin FT all the water he needed after getting around the bases...via walk, single, sac fly and HR...comedy, right?
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

WOW!
Kielty came to the plate and my wife said, "C'mon Bobby we don't need a grand slam"...

Obviously, the reverse psychology anti-jinx mojo at work....

by BleacherDave on Sep 19, 2006 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

DIDNT that look like
it went to mt davis when the camera showed it lol

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I guessed I picked the wrong time
to step away from the computer! Let's reduce that magic #.
"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 19, 2006 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

hurry
everyone touch his hair like they did that one year

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

thanks for being with me!
you and sportswymn (sp?)

It's sweet to turn on the game and see this type of s**t!!

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

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dear Mr. Wedge,
Thank you for allowing our klown to bat right-handed.

Sincerely,

Me.

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 19, 2006 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

ronnie mac's grand slam
almost brought tears to my eyes!

by gotgreen on Sep 19, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Sorry I'm late
Racoons in the chicken coop :-(

Did I miss anything ?

"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Sep 19, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

"Racoons in the chicken coop"
Is that code? :)
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah
Code for "Foxes in the Pig Pen"

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 19, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cabbage crates over the briney!
What ho, Squiffy!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately not
We used to have 4 chickens and now we have 2 + 3/4 + 1/2 :-(
"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Sep 19, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

My cats are filing papers
to be emancipated from my house so they can move in with you!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

They'd probably enjoy
the rat popsicles in the freezer too.

Don't ask.

"Even if you know the deck is stacked in your favor, you still have to have the discipline to trust the math and the cojones to go to the ATM." BB

by green star oakland on Sep 19, 2006 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Snakes?
Really weird kids in the neighborhood?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aw.
My neighbor raises turkeys, chickens, and guineas. My dog likes to bring home snacks.
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

only
chavez home run,kielty grand slam,and kirks 11 k's. thats all

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was on the verge of saying...
Kielty would swing at the first pitch. I'm so glad he did.

"Wifethereof" was startled out of her schoolwork in time to see a fellow redhead trot around the bases. Now, I may have to ask Kielty to put a restraining order on her.

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by louismg on Sep 19, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm still smiling
it's A's Love!!!
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Bobby F. Kielty!
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"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 19, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

It could be better...
if the Klown were separating a ralley monkey's head from his torso.
"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 19, 2006 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now I know why some people
have a phobia about clowns.  Or Klowns.
"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 19, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

LETS GO KIKO
LETS GO CLAP CLAP

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

shut down inning . .
PUH . . . . leeeeeese!!!!!!
Baseball is life. . . at least that is what my sweatshirt says.

by 0R0H0E on Sep 19, 2006 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

are we hoping for:
Calero
Duke
Street?

(that's if we score no more runs)

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

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I feel like a dork....
i went on gameday jus to read this:
OAK 6TH - Bobby Kielty hits a grand slam (8) to left field.   Frank Thomas scores.    Jay Payton scores.    Nick Swisher scores.   OAK 5-2

by iloveoakland on Sep 19, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Yahoo! concurs...
- B. Kielty homered to deep left, J. Payton, F. Thomas and N. Swisher scored
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by louismg on Sep 19, 2006 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

c'mon KiKoKa!!!
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

2 outs....
and move it along!!
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

it was high, but
YOU'RE OUT!!!
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

0-2
I'm on my feet...get a K, bitch!!
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

did anyone see that shot Holliday hit off
Matt Cain? Nice payback for being plunked!!!

Terrific.

"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Sep 19, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice of the Rockie management
to shut down the humidor for Sept....Could they be more obvious?
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Sep 19, 2006 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

ya i saw it....
holliday talked shit to Cain right after he hit it too.....

by iloveoakland on Sep 19, 2006 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can't lose that guy
Come on Kiko, you know better than that

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 19, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Just got in...
Saarloos with 11 k's??? Is that right??
A's, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Sep 19, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Duke in
The exact right move. Macha putting his best guy in for the highest leverage situation. Perfect.

by RLangford on Sep 19, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Duke to the rescue!!!
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

he comes out for the 8th right
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's in and he gets a 1-pitch out.
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

he'll pitch the 8th as well..
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately...
The Big Frank on Best Damn is just coming on in a minute or two now (in the bay area at least).

Oh yeah, good job duke, one pitch, one out.

by darjeeling on Sep 19, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Oops
That should read:  The Frank Thomas Interview on "Best Damn" is coming up in a few minutes.  

At least that's what they are saying on the tube.

by darjeeling on Sep 19, 2006 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

lets go a's
we could use more runs for insurance

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

nice!!
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice to see a ball in play for an out
Indians' BABIP down to .588 for the night. Sheesh.
"You are not very good, Dad. You always lose." --Dylan

by dylantravis on Sep 19, 2006 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd buy THAT
for a dollar!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

ken-doll
wooooo hoooo

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

What I think will happen...
the A's either blow it open here (unlikely)
or will get runners on, get our hopes up and hit into a double play...
Duke mows them down in 8th and Street gives us a heart attack in an interesting 9th for the save...
Book it!
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

quick tangent...
at a bar...see 1st two homers...see Hoff coming in...leave bar because game over, right...get home see highligts...damn I issed it
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

FT will be on
BDSSP after the commercial ....

by BleacherDave on Sep 19, 2006 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

milton
what was that

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Broke his bat...little flare to 3rd...
He stood in the box and didnt run
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Sep 19, 2006 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hit a ball to the 3b
I think he thought it was going to be caught. He didn't leave the batter's box, the third baseman let it drop, then bobbled it. He would've been safe if he moved out of the box when he hit it.
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was pathetic...
He just stood in the box...
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Sep 19, 2006 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

let it go...
please... leave it alone...
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

that was more for me...
than it was for you
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was pathetic...
and Milton knows it.  I think that's why he showed no reaction.  The fans didn't pay to see that kind of performance.  You should ALWAYS run it out....a lesson every major leaguer has to relearn periodically.
"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 19, 2006 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you're in the SF bay...
Frank Thomas' interview should be on in a  couple minutes on FSN. They say it will be on right after the commercial.

by darjeeling on Sep 19, 2006 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah,
I'm BOOO!ing.
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

walking frank
come on jay pay make them pay for that

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

I will overlook that...
it loooked like a weak ass pop out to 3rd... no one would have busted their ass down the line...
STAY POSITIVE!!!
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Haha...
crazy radio.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 19, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah, i caught that.
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 19, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

mlbtv too funky tonight so switched
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 19, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

well to be fair
A's fans are a little sensitive when it comes to players giving up on plays on the bases.

by NYC on Sep 19, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Grady= rookie of the year
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

When?
He isnt a rookie this year
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Sep 19, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

the movie..
see pic above
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha....Whoosh
Over my head
Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Sep 19, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I never watch BDSS, but when the A's are on...
it always makes me chuckle, that was another funny segment...
"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 19, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

i thought part that was
funny was he makes other guys pay for dinner

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

also no response
to do you feel like granfather of group

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

DUUUUUUUUUUKE!!
this is serious business
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

duke
you are the man

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

DUKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKEE
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Oaktown Power..
you watching the game in Manhattan beach tomorrow?
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

DUKE!!!
Completely ridiculous how good he is.

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 19, 2006 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

DUKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKE!!!
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

have a seat..
and rest your feet...
Thanks for looking
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Bruce Froemming is awesome.
I think he makes "hi-yah" noises when he calls a third strike.
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

JENNIFER ASKS A NIN-JAH!!!
Do you make "hi-yah" noises when you call a third strike?

Jennifer, you can rest assured that a true nin-jah never makes any sounds. If you hear a ninja make a sound, then you're probably already dead... etc, ad infinitum

by hunter on Sep 19, 2006 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love this team.
Just thought I'd throw that out there. Feel free to agree.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 19, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

ummmm
uhhhhhhh....ummmmmmmm

Ok...I agree

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

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Between bouts of hating them....
I absolutely love this team.
"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 19, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was damn impressive
"You are not very good, Dad. You always lose." --Dylan

by dylantravis on Sep 19, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

double to left...
gets stranded
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I swear I've used the internet before
Oh, here's where everyone's talking about the ongoing game.  But, yeah, it's great, Duchscherer for Prez '08.  Almost a multi-HR game for Chavez (still time for that, he's at-bat). Wow.

by Baseball Equals Life on Sep 19, 2006 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

that foul one
looked so good. i was screaming yes

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Should Duchscherer be the closer?
He is so nasty right now.  There was no way the Indians were gonna get to him tonight.

by Bearcat on Sep 19, 2006 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

He kind of is the closer
I mean, after that inning, why would the Indians even bother in the 9th?

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 19, 2006 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know it's early...
but I'm getting the band ready....
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

SWISH!
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 19, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Finally Swish...
Freakin' lazy ass, 'bout time...
"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 19, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Squeak!
Juuuuust over the wall.
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Swisher,
love that
"Clooney... He's up there with um... he's up there with the Congress. He's trying to get everybody... to go over there... and solve that thing." -Sutcliffe

by afansnotes on Sep 19, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

swisha!!!
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Life is good! Make Frank jealous!
"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 19, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

That doesn't suck.
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 19, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

The band is ready!!!
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Agreed.
I said "That's where Kendall hit his!"

Wifethereof responds... "He hit one too?"

I answer... "Not in the game. This season! It's Kendall!"

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by louismg on Sep 19, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Swisher!!!
I almost commented before the inning that he was going to come through.  Why didn't I?   Who cares?  GO A'S!!!

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 19, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Magic Number = 6
We've got to get it to 4 by the weekend.

by RLangford on Sep 19, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL @ Swish in the dugout.
Selling tickets to the gun show.
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did he invite anyone
to the pants party?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you see him?
He was selling tickets!
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you say Frank...
give the universal wall scraper signal?

by BleacherDave on Sep 19, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Time to bring in...
Jeremy Brown
Hiram Bocachica
Antonio Perez
Dan Johnson
Adam Melhuse (at 3rd)
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by louismg on Sep 19, 2006 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I was in the middle of typing
I want Perez to get some play tonight when Swish homered
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank god
I'm going to bed.  What a great night.  Keep the faith guys.  We're going to be ok.  GO OAKLAND!!!

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 19, 2006 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

no street
halsey is warming up

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Don' t be so sure
"You are not very good, Dad. You always lose." --Dylan

by dylantravis on Sep 19, 2006 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh well..
but seriously...is there anything better than Kiko/Duke/Street?
Playoff games will be over after 6 innings!!! thinking very positively right now...thanks bacardi and coke...
btw Swisher/Thomas - bacardi/coke

new duo

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

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Have you tried
a seven and seven?  A much better hangover, I'm sure, and a much better buzz.  Of course, I'm a beer guy now, so maybe I'm not the best to direct you. . .

by williadc on Sep 19, 2006 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

been there...
didn't have the seagrams...

however, I like FT playing the role of the coke and Swish playin the role of the bacardi...
together, they make one helluva good time!

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

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did BK get a curtain call?
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Man,
there have been a bunch lately. Just handing them out. You'd think we were the Yankees playing in New York.
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeesh
!!!
"Clooney... He's up there with um... he's up there with the Congress. He's trying to get everybody... to go over there... and solve that thing." -Sutcliffe

by afansnotes on Sep 19, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

How slow is Victor Martinez?
Or how lazy?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Not too hard to lack faith in Halsey..
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 19, 2006 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Faith = belief without evidence, right?
I think Halsey is as good a candidate as anyone!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Macha isn't messing around.
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

I love this move
"Clooney... He's up there with um... he's up there with the Congress. He's trying to get everybody... to go over there... and solve that thing." -Sutcliffe

by afansnotes on Sep 19, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

"september baseball" -Korach
"Clooney... He's up there with um... he's up there with the Congress. He's trying to get everybody... to go over there... and solve that thing." -Sutcliffe

by afansnotes on Sep 19, 2006 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

holds side, bends over in anticipated pain
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 19, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Halsey not so good
At least it's 5 runs
It's a shame that families get torn apart by something as simple as wild dogs. -Jack Handey

by JediLeroy on Sep 19, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

ooh Halsey
you scrwed up the off-night for street.
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I liked this move
Until Halsey didn't record an out. . .  Macha is right to take him out.  How much would you be complaining if he coughed up a five run lead?

by williadc on Sep 19, 2006 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Ahem.
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Please, Macha
Do not let:

a) Sauerbeck
b) Witasick
c) Halsey

EVER make an appearance in ANY important playoff game. EVER.

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

by Chavinator on Sep 19, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Playoff roster
(a) and (b) won't be on the playoff roster.  If Harden is healthy and has a spot, it's 50/50 if Halsey will, be, either.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I sooooooooo hope....
... that we don't see Halsey before we've clinched!!!
Please, please, please no Twinkies... I'm so scared of Twinkies!!

by anAfromfaraway on Sep 19, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Which ever one of you said a...
heart attack 9th with Street...

I hate you...

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 19, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

i'm actually very lovable
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

just don't hope for anytime soon, k?
give me about another 30-40 years...k?
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

it wasn't me
but it's not heart attack situation.

2 outs to go, 4 runs lead.

62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm a lawyer..
but I play a doctor on TV
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK...look..
I got JT and Kool all ready to play our song...and they can't stay all night...
someone tell H-Town to end this baby so we can "celebrate"
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Why didn't we stick with Duke?
"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 19, 2006 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

1 1/3...he did his job...
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

No argument...
but would 2 1/3 been such a bad thing??
"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 19, 2006 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

He'd pitched 1 1/3 innings
and we had a 5-run lead.  Going to Halsey was the right move (with one extra inning out of Saarloos, Macha would have gone to Gaudin).
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 19, 2006 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was asking for Mr. Kennedy.
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please, a conventional 6-4-3 would
be sweet. Please. 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 19, 2006 9:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Get the band ready...
get the GIDP pitch ready...let's go
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Did it look bad?
~hazy memories of jermaine dye~
"Clooney... He's up there with um... he's up there with the Congress. He's trying to get everybody... to go over there... and solve that thing." -Sutcliffe

by afansnotes on Sep 19, 2006 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ditto that.
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

You folks
have no idea how painful it is to watch an entire game on ESPN GAMCAST&tm;, let alone a close one (even though it's not a save opp).

by williadc on Sep 19, 2006 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Yikes!
Rough night for Choo!
A's, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Sep 19, 2006 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

1 to go
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

As Kyli says...
"Hello Threading..."
"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 19, 2006 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

LET'S GO OAKLAND!
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 19, 2006 10:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Cue the band in ....
5..4..3...2 and 1
CELEBRATE
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 10:01 PM PDT reply actions  

There we go folks
"Clooney... He's up there with um... he's up there with the Congress. He's trying to get everybody... to go over there... and solve that thing." -Sutcliffe

by afansnotes on Sep 19, 2006 10:01 PM PDT reply actions  

yes announcers say
fittingly bobby keilty caught it

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 10:01 PM PDT reply actions  

MAGIC NUMBER PLEASE:
"Straight outta Oakland, California where we sparkin on ya" - 2Pac

by Erik being Erik on Sep 19, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Huston, you rule.
Halsey, you.... do not.
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 19, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Hahaha
Subtle.

by Jonny Oklnd on Sep 19, 2006 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

A's win!!!
magic6!!!
62-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 9-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 19, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Potty mouth warning
Big Time Fucking Win!!!!
"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Sep 19, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Get your anti panther signs ready!
Getting stoked!
"Clooney... He's up there with um... he's up there with the Congress. He's trying to get everybody... to go over there... and solve that thing." -Sutcliffe

by afansnotes on Sep 19, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Thank you A's....
I do believe the number is now 6.  Can we make it a four tomorrow?
"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 19, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I HOPE SO
LETS GO ROYALS

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why are we threading?
Who is in charge? This shouldn't be happening! I want my money back!
..."MVP" is a lot easier to chant than "Comeback Player of the Year! Comeback Player of the Year!"...

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2006 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

celebrate good times
COME ON. MAGIC NUMBER 6

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2006 10:02 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 19, 2006 10:07 PM PDT reply actions  

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