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Open Thread: Game 151 - A's vs. Indians (cont.)

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2-2, bottom of the 7th, Big Hurt coming up...

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Rebar Man

by oaklandgabe on Sep 20, 2006 9:04 PM PDT reply actions  

c'mon hurt...
"welcome to ME, motherf*^*er!" - tim hudson

by guy incognito on Sep 20, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Hell Yeah!
Frankie says relax!
"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 20, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

MVP! MVP!
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on Sep 20, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

bam!
"welcome to ME, motherf*^*er!" - tim hudson

by guy incognito on Sep 20, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

starting to come around
(High Fives Sprtsnwyn)
"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Sep 20, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

my sweet lord
"welcome to ME, motherf*^*er!" - tim hudson

by guy incognito on Sep 20, 2006 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

2 for 9 is good
one more and it'll be 3 for ten for a .300 average!

.300 will get you in the hall of fame baby.

by The Hypocrite on Sep 20, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

That look like it hurt.
"...see how the ?ber-nerds debate the PAPER QUALITY of the signs they plan to bring..."

by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2006 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who are you?
"...see how the ?ber-nerds debate the PAPER QUALITY of the signs they plan to bring..."

by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2006 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

we're not worthy! we're not worthy!
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 20, 2006 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Did Cindi nudge you on that one?
Nice thread changeup, Nico!  TO-GA!!  TO-GA!!
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

As I was saying
Man-Crush on Frank is large.  Good work, big guy.

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 20, 2006 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

not that there's anything wrong with that
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Frank Thomas is so sexxy
So so so so sexxy.
there's simply no club like the white elephant club

by walk off bunt on Sep 20, 2006 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

He did it again
The A's are the best.

Black people are the best.

FT and MB. Fucking Tight Magic Balls

by Borbass on Sep 20, 2006 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Boonee on Sep 20, 2006 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Remember there was a time...
..when people wondered if Thomas was worth a $500k gamble?

Jesus f'ing Christ. The man is pure crunch.

"It's time to blow this team up." - Oaktoon, July 2006

by Ozzz on Sep 20, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Managers have to love that
Bring in the rightie to get torched on the second pitch.  

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 20, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

When you have almost 500 Home runs, I don't
think it matters if the pitcher is right or left-handed.  You can probably hit bothe quite well.

by theblackpearl on Sep 20, 2006 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly
I don't think it mattered one bit.

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 20, 2006 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMIGOD!!!
4 POINTS TO THEIR 2!!!!   :-----}

-Cindi

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 20, 2006 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, Frank got a double?
Was it ground rule?
Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.

by TexasAsfan on Sep 20, 2006 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

that's what an MVP does!!!
there you have your lead Loaiza.
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Quickly glanced at Gamecenter
and thought it said that DJ was playing third.  About died.

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 20, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Jiminez
mine as well.
"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Sep 20, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Jimenez in
Better than Perez at the moment.

:p

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

by Boonee on Sep 20, 2006 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

A's like to have someone named...
___ez playing the hot corner...
"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 20, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon c'mon E-LO!!!
Let's do this!
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm glad to see D'angelo playing
that's Licey Love!!!

he plays for my team here, and he's been great.

63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

he plays for Licey Tigers
in the Dominican Winter League and he's been a great player for us, that's way I'm glad to see him in action.

Licey Love, A's Love.

63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I didn't mean anything negative
Tough play and Sizemore altered it on his own.
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought you were wondering
why I said that about D'angelo; I know you didn't mean anything negative.
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

<dies>
"...see how the ?ber-nerds debate the PAPER QUALITY of the signs they plan to bring..."

by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2006 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Man, Sizemore's a pest
Great player, but effing pest nonetheless.
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

heheheheh....
"That baby is....GONE!"

by antigiants618 on Sep 20, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

what a lousy throw by jimenez
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 20, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Swish, that was awesome.
"...see how the ?ber-nerds debate the PAPER QUALITY of the signs they plan to bring..."

by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

great cathc, bad throw
but it't ok.
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

1 more out Loaiza.
c'mon.
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Dammit
I wanted Esteban to stay in.  Who would've thunk it?

ONE. HELL. OF. A. JOB.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Put it this way
Everyone looks forward to Esteban pitching.  I know I do.  I have my Esteban tribute every time he pitches.  I freaking love the guy.  Who would have thought that in April when we were killing the guy in KC.

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 20, 2006 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

he was never in KC!!
"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Sep 20, 2006 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Standing O
Nice start by E-Lo.
"so... I'll take that as 'none of your business'" ~ ArakSOT

by eamb on Sep 20, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

<ovation> for Loaiza
That was a helluva performance tonight.  And he wanted to stay in ... whatta trooper

by Rickeyfan on Sep 20, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

loaiza
you gotta love not only his performance but his unwillingness to leave the game there, since so many people have questioned his attitude and toughness over the years.
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 20, 2006 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

just realized the crowd is cheering estaban
who would've thunk it the way he performed in the beginning of the season?

by smash on Sep 20, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Talk about a turn around
Man was I down on Loaiza earlier in the season.  So glad to see he has his act together.  Right now he is the A's #1 starter.  Hats off to him.

by Bearcat on Sep 20, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

e-lo stellar again
he's been our rock the last 2 months...incredible after the way the season started. he's earned his scratch.
"welcome to ME, motherf*^*er!" - tim hudson

by guy incognito on Sep 20, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

You know that...
bloopers show that comes on during rain delays? 10 bucks says sizemore and swisher are in it in next years one.
"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Devyn on Sep 20, 2006 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Me too
Kennedy makes me nervous.
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Misteeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeerr Kennedy.
.
.
.
Kennedy.

1 out please.

63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Redemption for E-Lo.
I guess it's better to have stellar second half that first half.  Great job.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 20, 2006 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

the reverse of kenny rogers
"welcome to ME, motherf*^*er!" - tim hudson

by guy incognito on Sep 20, 2006 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

DAMN U
MACHA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Erocks on Sep 20, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

one batter too late Mach
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I find myself wishing Swish
would have given Sizemore a big ole charlie horse when he had the chance.
"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 20, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

kennedy
u ruined the whole mojo thing that the team had going on. now were gonna have to use duke and husten :(
"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Devyn on Sep 20, 2006 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Kennedy....
Dammit. A little too shaky in these situations for my taste. I wanted Duke.
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Why must the A's torment me so?
It's like the know....just KNOW that my ulcer is almost cleared up.  Time for another one run game.
"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 20, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

sweet. another great call by macha.
hes 0-2 against loaiza but lets make them think you;re a real manager.

by Rx31 on Sep 20, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

It sucks that the run goes to E-Lo's ERA
instead of Kennedy's.

Kennedy. Dammit. Ugh, that was bad.

Well, here's Duke. C'mon DUKE!!!

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

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Doesn't matter
He got on the bases via single, not error.
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

no, it's unearned.
"...see how the ?ber-nerds debate the PAPER QUALITY of the signs they plan to bring..."

by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2006 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah, they changed it
It was originally earned on Gameday.
Duke is my security blanket.

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Duke to the rescue!!!
it's just one out Duke, c'mon.
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Is Huston available tonight?
I figured this was a 4-out save.
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

WE'RE ALL GOING TO DIE!!!
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

I still like the move--
Martinez was the tying run and has more power lefty, plus he was 0 for 7 lifetime against Kennedy. Oh well...
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 20, 2006 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

whatever
Macha sucks.

Team sucks.

You suck.

:D

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

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah1!!!!
"so... I'll take that as 'none of your business'" ~ ArakSOT

by eamb on Sep 20, 2006 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn you and your statistical facts.
I hate my ranting being interrupted with cold hard logic.  
"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 20, 2006 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

But his L/R splits are pretty marginal
More significantly he's hitting .571/.640/.905/1.545 against us this season - close and late I want Duke in ther (especially when he's got a righty hitting behind him and 1st is open).
"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 20, 2006 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

no, you're wrong
because it didn't work out.  therefore, macha sucks.  see previous 20 posts.

hindsight bias, learn to embrace it.

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 20, 2006 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

That Crazy
Donnie Garko
It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 20, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

oh my goodness
Duke is on a different level right now.  Great job.
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

DUKE!!!!
At least Macha's being proactive and pulling Halsey and Kennedy when they sucked.
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

DUKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKE!!!
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Gark-NO
"I've got a bat and I've got some hands, and I run into one every now and then," Chavez said.

by gimpy989 on Sep 20, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Excellent Duke
now slap Macha when you get back in the dugout.
"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Sep 20, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Macha tried
That's for sure.  Too bad Duke doesn't like giving up leads.  Duke is stupid good.

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 20, 2006 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Duke is no fluke.
lol rhyme
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 20, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Who's with me
when I propose Duke for the ninth?

He's been just dominating the Indians. No real reason to run Huston out there if we don't have to.

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

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

So...
is Street available tonight or is Duke doing his 4 out thing???

by Erocks on Sep 20, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Here's where Macha and I
will probably diverge. I'd leave Duke in to go for the 4-out save and have Street fully available tomorrow. I'd rather get more than one out from Duke while I'm spending him, and have Street fresh for 4-6 outs tomorrow.
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 20, 2006 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm on board with this
Duke has shown that he is the reincarnation of "The Good" Keith Foulke.

by The Hypocrite on Sep 20, 2006 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too
I would very much like to see Duke take care of the ninth.
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

i agree as well
but stop being rational, this is the game thread, only stupid comments allowed.  
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 20, 2006 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

BOOOOO
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 20, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're missing a few...
...!!!!!!!.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

HONK!
"...see how the ?ber-nerds debate the PAPER QUALITY of the signs they plan to bring..."

by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon
It's two weeks from the end of the season, magic number close to being whittled down, on the eve of a series with our biggest rivals. If we're a little emotional, I think that's okay.
Duke is my security blanket.

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

sure, because clearly
it's for those reasons you mention that people are irrational in the game thread tonight, whereas everyone is quite rational here the other 159 games of the year.
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 20, 2006 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

By no means...
We're known for overreacting. I just mentioned a couple reasons that it may be up tonight in particular.
Duke is my security blanket.

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Insurance would be awfully nice.
Yeah, I'm looking at you, Swish.
We have only 26 years left to win another WS! the deathometer says I am outta here in 2032. -- IM4Oakgal

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

just another night of A's Brand baseball
Frustrating as hell early on and then the excitement kicks into high gear.  These guys have some serious f'n heart!!!
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

swisha!!!
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Always copying Frank
"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 20, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Since we all want Duke
I think we know what's coming in the ninth.

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 20, 2006 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

This comment
left a Sauer taste in my mouth...
"I've got a bat and I've got some hands, and I run into one every now and then," Chavez said.

by gimpy989 on Sep 20, 2006 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

a pony?
"...see how the ?ber-nerds debate the PAPER QUALITY of the signs they plan to bring..."

by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2006 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

with a horn!
hitting a homerun!
"I've got a bat and I've got some hands, and I run into one every now and then," Chavez said.

by gimpy989 on Sep 20, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

or even just a decent bunt...
"I've got a bat and I've got some hands, and I run into one every now and then," Chavez said.

by gimpy989 on Sep 20, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

puppy surprise ?
"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 20, 2006 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

sac bunt?
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd like to.
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

For Jimenez?
Unless we pinch-hit. Is Chavy available to play defense for the ninth?
Duke is my security blanket.

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF?
"...see how the ?ber-nerds debate the PAPER QUALITY of the signs they plan to bring..."

by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2006 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ha!
Alright, piss Kendall off...
"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Sep 20, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

IBB for jimenez
dangelo is more feared around the league than big frank is.
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 20, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Unicorn
taking a nice little stroll while moving the runners into RISP.
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Jason, I do believe the Indians think your a punk
"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 20, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Jason, I do agree with this comment.
"I've got a bat and I've got some hands, and I run into one every now and then," Chavez said.

by gimpy989 on Sep 20, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow
Thanks, Indians.

I would much MUCH rather have Kendall up there in this situation than Jimenez.

Duke is my security blanket.

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Um....
Or not.
Duke is my security blanket.

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thats RESPECT
especially for someone with two official at bats

by Erocks on Sep 20, 2006 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Can someone explain
why the heck they walked him?

by mhoffman on Sep 20, 2006 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

put the dp back in effect
plus davis probably has no experience vs. jiminez?
"I've got a bat and I've got some hands, and I run into one every now and then," Chavez said.

by gimpy989 on Sep 20, 2006 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

to set up the dp
"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 20, 2006 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

No Kidding
I'm trying to figure it out myself.  Maybe they want Kendall's 2nd homer to be a grand slam?

by williadc on Sep 20, 2006 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Uh...
what the hell?
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 20, 2006 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

bring them home Jason!!!
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

STICK THAT THANG OUT THERE
"I've got a bat and I've got some hands, and I run into one every now and then," Chavez said.

by gimpy989 on Sep 20, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

WHY KENDALL
WHY?!?!??!??!!!!!!!

by Erocks on Sep 20, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

WHAT??
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

That's a classic example of why a bunt is
a bad call.  You give away an out and you give away the inning.

by The Hypocrite on Sep 20, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

The manager
TOTALLY lucked out on that one.

Or he knows something we don't.

>_>

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

by Boonee on Sep 20, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

What
That Kendall would hit into a double play? Yeah, none of us saw that coming.

by Crosbino on Sep 20, 2006 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

obviously that was the answer
with melhuse, you get a combination of an inability to make outs (.279 OBP) and blazing speed (0 for 1 in SB attemps) that would have prevented that from happening.

i nominate you for manager of the year.

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 20, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

holy shit....there's a will there's a way for dp
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 20, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

the mojo for that offense
brought to you by Nico's post this morning...

thank god he didn't say anything about closers.

"I've got a bat and I've got some hands, and I run into one every now and then," Chavez said.

by gimpy989 on Sep 20, 2006 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Has there ever been a dp the A's weren't willing
to hit into in order to preserve a one run lead?  Oy, these guys are going to kill me.
"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 20, 2006 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Is it just me...
or does anyone else love Street's music when he comes out to pitch?

by iloveoakland on Sep 20, 2006 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

what is 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 20, 2006 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

An arrangement of sound waves in
harmonious concordance.  But that's not important 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 20, 2006 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

At least someone got it.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 20, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

If it's still Hate Me Now...
no.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok Huston
make it a quick inning.

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!

63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's go Huston
It's all yours...
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

kouzmanoff?
are we playing the royals?

oh hey wait no the $40 million over 6.5 games under team just did.

"I've got a bat and I've got some hands, and I run into one every now and then," Chavez said.

by gimpy989 on Sep 20, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Please, Huston
Please.
Duke is my security blanket.

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

2 to go
c'mon Huston.
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

1 to go
c'mon Huston.
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon, baby
ONE MORE!!!!!
Duke is my security blanket.

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

You Can Hate Me Now
But I won't Stop Now
It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 20, 2006 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

FOTZ
Nevermind... it's a lefty.
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

1 more out Huston.
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Guhhhhhh.
Please, Huston. Please.
Duke is my security blanket.

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

come on Huston
Make Monday morning worth something

by Erocks on Sep 20, 2006 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

every time i prepost my yahoo
for the final out, this happens
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 20, 2006 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

hahaha good call
"I've got a bat and I've got some hands, and I run into one every now and then," Chavez said.

by gimpy989 on Sep 20, 2006 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

tomorrow's game
anyone from the concord area going to the game tomorrow that could pickup a couple tix for fridays game for me?

by Athletix Man on Sep 20, 2006 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Huston.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Sep 20, 2006 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

noooooo!!!!
wtf huston!
"I've got a bat and I've got some hands, and I run into one every now and then," Chavez said.

by gimpy989 on Sep 20, 2006 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

WOOHOO!
"...see how the ?ber-nerds debate the PAPER QUALITY of the signs they plan to bring..."

by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

c'mon huston!!
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

and... that's your ballgame
A's WIN.  T-h-e A's WIN!

Celebrate good times.  Woo hoo!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

WHEEEEEEE!!!!!!
Hell YEAH!!!
Duke is my security blanket.

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

A's win!!!
magic5
63-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 10-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

yahoo!!!!!!!! 5
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 20, 2006 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I am thinking of a number between 4 and 6
any guesses?
"I've got a bat and I've got some hands, and I run into one every now and then," Chavez said.

by gimpy989 on Sep 20, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

LET'S GO OAKLAND!
I love this team. And you MUST agree.

OR ELSE.

You're a fan of some lesser team.

:p

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

by Boonee on Sep 20, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Harden tomorrow.
I'm not ready.

<barf>

"...see how the ?ber-nerds debate the PAPER QUALITY of the signs they plan to bring..."

by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Sharon on Sep 20, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

If you live within 90 miles
And do not attend the game, you wouldn't have to watch it.
It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 20, 2006 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have EI.
STO has the game. I'll be at work...

<whimper>

"...see how the ?ber-nerds debate the PAPER QUALITY of the signs they plan to bring..."

by Jennifer on Sep 20, 2006 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

for sure...gonna be
most interesting and breath holding
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 20, 2006 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Magic Number 5
Is that the number of games to win, including the games against the Angels that would knock the number down by 2 with an A's victory?
It's It. What is it? aim: encryptthisthat

by Hit4TheCycle on Sep 20, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Any combination
of wins by us and losses by the LAAAAAAAA that add up to five. If we beat them in head-to-head competition, it goes down by two. Say Harden returns tomorrow, we win, our magic # is 4 facing them, and we beat them in the first game, then our # is 2.
Duke is my security blanket.

by Chavinator on Sep 20, 2006 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

magic number goes down with a win or with
a loss from the team behind us (LAAAAAAAAAAAAA).
64-33 since May 31st (Kendall's HR day). 11-7 in September.

by haroldMD on Sep 20, 2006 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Magic number of 5 means that
any combination of 5 A's wins or Angels losses means the A's clinch. Basically, it's, if the Angels won every single remaining game left in their season, how many games would the A's have to win to clinch.

by hunter on Sep 20, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good work guys
Solid team effort all around.  Feels like playoff baseball.

by sprtsnwyn on Sep 20, 2006 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

You can now count or MN on one hand
Imagine that.  Now tomorrow, I am opposed to opposing thumbs.  The number should be counted on fingers only.  
"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 20, 2006 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

If Harden doesn't get hurt tomorrow
Then God is smiling on us, and this is our year.

If he does, then we know we must wait anew for 2007 to win the World Series.

Sorta like groundhog day, yknow?

there's simply no club like the white elephant club

by walk off bunt on Sep 20, 2006 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone thinking Esteban
should pitch game 1 or 2 come playoff time?
"A's Brand Baseball: The worst best baseball you've ever seen!" -Chavvy

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 20, 2006 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

By the way
I think I'm gonna vomit

Baseball Tonight just got done sympathizing with the Yankees cause it's "been a while" since they won it all.  

Poor Bastards

by antigiants on Sep 20, 2006 9:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Baseball Tonight
sucks. And the Yankee whining is LAME.

GO OAKLAND!

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

by Boonee on Sep 20, 2006 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

tell me about it...ho hum
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 20, 2006 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice twang, brickets!
Still not right.  Where's Tony?
Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Sep 20, 2006 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

if cleveland had scored another run
it would have been a drawl.
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 20, 2006 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

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