Open Thread: Spring Training Game 29

Who is pitching for the A's?

.. the MLB squad, that is ..

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 4:40 PM PDT reply actions

Estaban Loaiza

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Does that mean Harden goes tomorrow?

Oh please say yes, I'll be in our company box.

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Mar 29, 2007 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Pub Svc Announcement: downloadable schedule

On the A's' official site, you can download the home or full game schedule into M$Outlook or Palm. Well, not really sure YOU can, but I'm no geek and I did. And I'm old, too.

Get off my lawn.

The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus

by The Dogfather on Mar 29, 2007 4:45 PM PDT reply actions

Oh I have the schedule...and I'm on your lawn

...the problem is...the A's game is not listed as an audio/video choice, even though it's supposed to be a free preview of MLB.TV tonight.

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions

The free preview...

...is supposed to be on MiLB.tv. However, I can't find a link anywhere.

If nothing else, it looks like the Rivercats broadcast is available for free on MiLB audio (link).

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks a bunch, Soaker

.. what time does the game start?

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions

OOPs I see it .. 6:05pm PDT

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions

The Sacramento Bee does not list this game in its radio listings for today and it's not mentioned on the radio station's website either. They might be doing a webcast...or my link above may be bogus. As BBG says, we'll find out at 6:05.

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Soaker, certainly hope you are right as it would

be great to listen to A's vs A's on radio back here in Kansas and the land of Oz. Whoops, there went Dorothy blowing by in the wind.

Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN

by Charlie Brown on Mar 29, 2007 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions

If Dorothy is the answer

then what is the question?

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

by Nick on Mar 29, 2007 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions

The Wizard of Oz and Kansas

Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN

by Charlie Brown on Mar 29, 2007 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Actually it would be MiLB.com faulty listing ..

.. because on Soaker's link it is as plain as day, Oakland Athletics @ Sacramento River Cats .. so far, though, I am getting the 'livenotavail' message .. but it isn't quite time yet ..

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions

With Loaiza

(and his amazing 83 MPH fastball) officially starting game 2 of the season, Blanton will not face Seattle, then Harden will not face the Angels, and then Harden will not face the Angels again. Okey doke, then.

(Do you really think the Angels would rather face Haren and Harden because they are "similar in style" than face Haren and Loaiza?)

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 Mar 29, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply actions

I Agree with you, Nico

.. we should hurl our aces against the Halos ..

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd rather hurl feces at them, but aces work also

I'd like to eat my lunch, but Billy just kicked me out of my office.

by BlameChannel53 on Mar 29, 2007 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Blanton not facing Seattle ..

.. also makes no sense ..

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions

I couldn't agree with that any more

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions

isn't it a good thing blanton

won't be facing seattle? IIRC he got lit up by them. or was it the opposite and they were the only team he had success against? hmm, now for some reason i think its the later

by fadedash on Mar 29, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions

nm brain fart

by fadedash on Mar 29, 2007 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions

A's 2007 Roster will be...

C1 Kendall
1B Johnson
2B Ellis
3B Chavez
SS Crosby
LF Stewart
CF Bradley
RF Swisher
DH Piazza

C2 Melhuse
LF Kielty
SS Scutaro
3B Perez

SP Haren
SP Loaiza
SP Harden
SP Blanton
SP Kennedy

RP Street
RP Duchscherer
RP Calero
RP Gaudin
RP Embree
RP Witasick
RP Marshall

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions

Link?

I'll put in on the front page

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Or...were you guessing a roster? :-)

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions

I think Zonis was guessing ..

.. not sure the decision regarding Jay Marshall {the Rule-5 guy} has been made yet .. nor the one regarding DJ/Ruby ..

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions

This is breaking news?

Or just the daily installment of "Gettin' Zoney With It"?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Mar 29, 2007 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions

Gameday

Man, have they tricked out Gameday. Have you folks seen the multi-angle viewing option? Did some focus group tell them that they'd get more subscribers if it looked like a shareware video game?

Also, I notice that Round Rock is starting former A's minor leaguer Danny Ardoin at catcher. He's 33 already.

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

by Nick on Mar 29, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, I think I was just a kid

when I first knew that Ardoin was a lousy player.

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 Mar 29, 2007 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Bill King on the Warriors

I just found this on Youtube the other day -- it's a 10-minute piece from the mid-90s about the Warriors' 74-75 championship team. Commentary, summaries, and some PxP by Bill.

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

by Nick on Mar 29, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions

Is the game on?

I can't pick it up off MiLB.com?

Don't fall in love or divorce in March or September

by LongTimeFan on Mar 29, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions

still getting the 'livenotavail' message

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions

I don't think there's a broadcast

The info on MiLB.com and the front page of OaklandAthletics.com appears to be in error.

Pero, puedo eschucar al juego desde Los Guerreros de Oaxaca y Los Diablo Rojos del Mexico!

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I have game day!

Buck just walked to load the bases (Kendall and Stewart are already on)

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 6:11 PM PDT reply actions

where is it ??

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions

gameday

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/mlb...

scroll to the bottom and click the link above the boxscore :)

it was the only place i could find a link to it.

"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 Mar 29, 2007 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Gameday looks really different

now it looks like a video game

by OaklandSi on Mar 29, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions

OH MY!

This is very slick...

Don't fall in love or divorce in March or September

by LongTimeFan on Mar 29, 2007 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Gamedays says

Bases Loaded, no outs for Piazza.

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

Go Piazza!!

Beat the hell out of our minor-leaguers!!

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

by Nick on Mar 29, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply actions

Somebody e-mail MLB.com

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 6:14 PM PDT reply actions

not it

by fadedash on Mar 29, 2007 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Already DId It....

I have been away for way too long, so I figured as my first gesture in my return, I'd shoot a short (and bitter) e-mail to MiLB.com for us all. I'll let you know when/if they respond. My, oh my, Gameday sure looks slick this year though.

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions

camera views

I don't really get the point of using the different camera views in gameday. Unless they had a pitcher throwing each pitch or something...

"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 Mar 29, 2007 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions

link to gameday please?

"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Mar 29, 2007 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions

3 Run Double for Piazza!

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions

Yay Piazza!!!

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions

WTF? Dallas Braden!?

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions

Wasn't Loaiza supposed to start tonight? n/t

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

by Nick on Mar 29, 2007 6:20 PM PDT reply actions

They still have him up on the site as the starter

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

by athleticscatcher on Mar 29, 2007 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions

He must be starting the game

that they remembered to televise.

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

by Nick on Mar 29, 2007 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Braden is listed as starting for the A's

by OaklandSi on Mar 29, 2007 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions

I love the new gameday..

We all think we're much smarter than we really are...- Huston Street

by iloveoakland on Mar 29, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

maybe he's injured (again)

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

THE VIDEO IS NOW AVAILABLE...

On MiLB.com's front page.

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions

We always start a minor leaguer against the AAA

team at the end of spring training. Always borrowed from minor leagues, usually AA team.

Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN

by Charlie Brown on Mar 29, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions

Where?

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 6:24 PM PDT reply actions

milb.com, main page,

click on the a's/rivercats headline

by fadedash on Mar 29, 2007 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions

Rivercats Broadcast

http://www.radio-locator.com/cgi-bin...

Scroll down to KTKZ 1380 AM, click on the lightning bolt & it will play in Windows Media Player.

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Mar 29, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions

Loaiza was prolly partying too much at the

Mex vs Ecuador game. Can't pitch under the influence.

With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Mar 29, 2007 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

Still says unavailable for viewing...

Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN

by Charlie Brown on Mar 29, 2007 6:27 PM PDT reply actions

click the headline

http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/i...

"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 Mar 29, 2007 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions

Yay Ruby!

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

by Sharon on Mar 29, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions

'Cats announcer said DJ to DL

Blessing in disguise part II

by fadedash on Mar 29, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

Audio on the Video.....

I hate the delay. I don't know exactly why, but it drives me NUTS!

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions

Yea me too..

We all think we're much smarter than we really are...- Huston Street

by iloveoakland on Mar 29, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions

How about a squeeze play with Durazo at 3rd

by easyraider on Mar 29, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions

Torn Labrum for DJ? 8-12 weeks says wiki

by fadedash on Mar 29, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions

Torn cartilage in his left hip

per SI/AP:
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...

In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles

by andeux on Mar 29, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice....

I hate to be happy about a guy getting injured, but I love me some 'Ruby! Thanks for the link.

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions

never good to be happy

about injuries...not to players on your favorite team, nor on rival teams

by OaklandSi on Mar 29, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Agreed...

Just gotta try and find a positive to everything.

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

oh ok. 'cats announcer said labrum

by fadedash on Mar 29, 2007 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions

flunks anatomy

by OaklandSi on Mar 29, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

crap...

by dbeach13 on Mar 29, 2007 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Who exactly is Dallas Braden?

and why is he pitching?

I need a new sig.

by Squeaky on Mar 29, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions

he had a great

season in the minors before getting hurt. i think he even won some sort of minor league pitcher of the year award, or something like that (too lazy to look it up).

his potential is limited though. he's a "gimmick" pitcher and throws a screwball/knuckler. scouts think the best he'll ever be is a journeyman reliever, if he makes it to the Show

by fadedash on Mar 29, 2007 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions

From the look of Gameday...

Doesn't it appear that the abbreviations on the PxP are eventually going to be showing Speed (Spd) and Break (Brk) of the pitches? Or is that just me?

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

yeah they are. check the gameday FAQ

http://www.athleticsclubhouse.com/vi...

by fadedash on Mar 29, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks.

n/t

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice play Swish

by easyraider on Mar 29, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

Swisher just loves himself... =]

We all think we're much smarter than we really are...- Huston Street

by iloveoakland on Mar 29, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions

I'm loving this video

great catch by Swish!

"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Mar 29, 2007 6:46 PM PDT reply actions

I never found it

I'm listening to the radio feed

by OaklandSi on Mar 29, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Why didn't Loaiza start?

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 6:46 PM PDT reply actions

i guess

no one cares about dan johnson?

by dbeach13 on Mar 29, 2007 6:46 PM PDT reply actions

why do you say that

by fadedash on Mar 29, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions

since the news

has come out...all i have seen people say is good.

while durazo may put up similar numbers as johnson, his fielding is considered a downgrade.

at least with johnson there is still some potential for a great season. with durazo we'll just be hoping for league average..

by dbeach13 on Mar 29, 2007 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions

How you figure that?

In Durazo's last healthy season he put up one of the best OPS in the league. Johnson has never been great (even in the minor leagues), and I'm not sure how one would ever expect Johnson to be great. I do feel bad for Johnson on a personal level, though.

I'd like to eat my lunch, but Billy just kicked me out of my office.

by BlameChannel53 on Mar 29, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

durazo vs dj

looking at the stats...i am impressed with durazo's 919 OPS back in 2004. However that was three years ago.

in 2005 DJ had a OPS of 805 at age 25
in 2005 Durazo had a OPS of 674 at age 30

both players had their problems in 2006...so you can't really compare there.

I feel we'll be hoping for Durazo to somehow reach a 800 OPS, while I feel at age 27 DJ could have topped is 2005 high.

by dbeach13 on Mar 29, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Happy Birthday, BB!

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

by Sharon on Mar 29, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

Loaiza...

No se.

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions

So the question is

Who will make the team?

Travis Buck?
Erubiel Durazo?
Daric Barton?

I think the battle is between Buck and Durazo. If Durazo goes up, he plays 1B. If Buck comes up, he plays RF and Swisher plays 1B.

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions

i'm pretty confident this is what will happen

Durazo will start at 1B to open the season.
Buck will be in AAA and get regular ABs without starting his clock.

Durazo/Swisher platoon at 1B and Swisher/Kielty platoon in the OF.

If Durazo struggles at 1B (offensively or defensively) the A's will call up Buck (if he isn't struggling horribly in AAA).

by fadedash on Mar 29, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions

no brainer - Ruby makes the team

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions

durazo

why start the arby clock on buck when we don't have to...

kotsay and dj will be back in two/three months...it'd be best to give buck everyday at bats in AAA.

by dbeach13 on Mar 29, 2007 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions

absolutely agree ..

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions

homerun piazza!

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions

PIAZZA HR!!!

by gotgreen on Mar 29, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions

PIAZZA HUT!!

C.C. would be proud!

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions

Durazo...

Would be my guess for now, simply so we don't lose Durazo.

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions

Agreed - it's a no brainer

.. in fact this might work out well, both the injuries with Kotsay and with DJ .. depth might be the strength of this team yet again .. look out Halos !!!

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Damn...

were rippin'

We all think we're much smarter than we really are...- Huston Street

by iloveoakland on Mar 29, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions

I know its AAA

but I like the offense this game

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions

Melhuse...

Will be playing some 3rd this year. According to the announcers. Good to see more roster flexibility.

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions

BobbyCrosbyGirl been talkin

to the Rivercats Announcer... also, she appears to be in 8th grade.

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions

Funny...

That comment he made reminded me of like 80% of the female population on this site.

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions

Oops...

Except the 8th grade part. Sorry ladies, no offense meant.

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions

so 80% of the female population on AN...

talks to the Rivercats announcer?

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah...

If only they were that lucky. I was referring to the swooning over BoCro.

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions

OK...

What did I miss??

"and, really... i have to say this in the most hetero way... buck is hot" - JLaff 3-26-07

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 29, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions

nothing

they just played your marriage proposal to Robert Buan on the Rivercats Radio feed. Nice touch with the elephant horn in the backround!

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Not much...

The announcers mentioned that some girl in the 8th grade was all giddy at seeing BoCro in person.

"I have nothing against the bunt - in it's place. But most of the time that place is in the bottom of a long-forgotten closet." - Earl Weaver

by PosterNutbag44 on Mar 29, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions

So we've lost DJ

have we also lost Loaiza as well?

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions

that would suck

would halsey be the 5th starter then?

by dbeach13 on Mar 29, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

BYK anyone?

by fadedash on Mar 29, 2007 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions

That's a great idea...

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Suchon mentions injuries

and the radio feed gets injured

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions

I closed and restarted MiLB.tv but ..

.. did not fix that audio feed ..

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions

And Bradley?

BBG?

Don't fall in love or divorce in March or September

by LongTimeFan on Mar 29, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions

NO idea!!

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions

We Don't Really Know Loaiza's Status Do We?

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

New pitcher for the Rivercats, his name is

apparently, crackle,crackle,static.

by theblackpearl on Mar 29, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions

I'm getting audio

Try muting the sound that comes with the video feed, then go back to my original audio link way up at the top of this thread and logging into the radio broadcast that way.

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions

OK that works, thanks

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions

who is Turner?

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions

Ruby makes an error at 1B

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions

But for a few months I'll take his offense

.. put up with some little slack in defense ..

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

The Cats just scored two runs

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions

Someone help!

I have ZERO sound, just static while watching MiLB.tv. Is anyone else having the same problem? Anyone know how I fix it?

"and, really... i have to say this in the most hetero way... buck is hot" - JLaff 3-26-07

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 29, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions

follow Soaker's advice

Try muting the sound that comes with the video feed, then go back to my original audio link way up at the top of this thread and logging into the radio broadcast that way.

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Soaker's link

http://web.minorleaguebaseball.com/m...

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks

The delay is insane, but it is working. Hell of a lot better than the static!

"and, really... i have to say this in the most hetero way... buck is hot" - JLaff 3-26-07

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 29, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions

I had the same problem/solution

weird watching a home run then hearing the audio after he rounds the bases.

by DMOAS on Mar 29, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, No kidding!

I tried to pause the video and wait for the audio to catch up and it wouldn't let me pause it. =( Oh well, I was just trying to find out the score! After that beauty Swish drove, I found out! =D

"and, really... i have to say this in the most hetero way... buck is hot" - JLaff 3-26-07

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 29, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

YES!!!!

I don't have audio, just the pic....frustrating!

by luvsmrZ on Mar 29, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions

scroll down to bottom of this thread

.. for instructions to fix that ..

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions

OOPs scratch that - instructions above

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions

Swisher - HR !!

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions

Swisher!!!

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions

CROSBY!!!!

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions

Sanitized by Swisher!

"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Mar 29, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions

Does anyone know Loaiza's Status for sure?

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by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

Or Bradley?

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

I am so confused!

This is why I shouldn't join games late!

Loaiza has a status? Please, catch me up!

"and, really... i have to say this in the most hetero way... buck is hot" - JLaff 3-26-07

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 29, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions

E-Lo was supposed to start but didn't

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by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Then who was #25 pitching a minute ago?

"and, really... i have to say this in the most hetero way... buck is hot" - JLaff 3-26-07

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 29, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

dallas braden

"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Mar 29, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Dallas Braden is lefty or righty?

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by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Apparently a Lefty

link -
http://scout.scout.com/a.z?s=304&p=8...

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by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Good Grief!

So Loaiza changed his number too?? Not that I am complaining, I didn't want him to have MY number! I am just confused... It has been a long day!

"and, really... i have to say this in the most hetero way... buck is hot" - JLaff 3-26-07

by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Mar 29, 2007 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions

he was supposed to start

and has been MIA as far as fans are concerned.

"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Mar 29, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

and Bradley isn't playing CF, swish is ..

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by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions

i <3 KURT!

by gotgreen on Mar 29, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions

Things have gone haywire, very fast!

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

who the heck is pitching?

I like Aloysius Szymanski

by gojohn10 on Mar 29, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions

Duke

We all think we're much smarter than we really are...- Huston Street

by iloveoakland on Mar 29, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions

What the heck?

The guy i was watching (#28) wasn't duke. he looked like a Haren/Saarloos hybrid. Gameday is so messed up maybe I'm watching a game from a few years back

Go A's!

by gojohn10 on Mar 29, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

What's going on?

Gameday shows oakland up 9-4 in the 6th. The video feed shows completely different players on the field than Gameday shows. Audio is all static. The radio broadcast link is down. And AN is suddenly deathly quiet.

What gives??

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by Sixto on Mar 29, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

And why is someone

giving CPR to the Rivercats' mascot? It's all so confusing.

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 Mar 29, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

we're all gonna die?

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 Mar 29, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions

I think we did.

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by Sixto on Mar 29, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Indeed!

Our starting pitcher is MIA...and is supposed to start the second game of the season.

One CF is already out, and the other one is missing.

We don't have a firstbaseman right now...

WHAT IS GOING ON!

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Alright, alright

I'll go get my glove.

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by Sixto on Mar 29, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

yikes, just got in and go to last post

and see this.

Bud Selig is the bravest, kindest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

by ak_A on Mar 29, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions

I still have both video and audio

But I can see why a lot of people have given up on this game...video and audio didn't start until the second inning, you have to log in to them separately to get them both, and they're about 2 seconds out of synch. I believe the score is OAK 9, SAC 7 in the top of the 8th.

If MiLB.tv was trying to impress people with this "free preview", they didn't succeed.

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions

The million dollar question...

Who's pitching?

And for bonus, where the hell is Loaiza?

I need a new sig.

by Squeaky on Mar 29, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks for your help and the score.

by luvsmrZ on Mar 29, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Anyone know ANYTHING?

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions

ok whats happening

I just left for like an hour or more, I come back expecting the game to be near over... And its the 6th inning?!

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

seriously...

that's what I thought. I just watched an entire movie, for pete's sake, and the game still isn't done?

I blame the aliens.

I need a new sig.

by Squeaky on Mar 29, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions

This has got to be the most

confusing game ever.

I need a new sig.

by Squeaky on Mar 29, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions

I need a (nother) beer

Wait, maybe that's the problem.

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by Sixto on Mar 29, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Am I the only person getting audio and video?

Conor Robertson just struck out Melhuse. 9-7 Oakland after 7-1/2 innings.

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions

Thank you soaker!

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by Sixto on Mar 29, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

Gameday is trying really hard

to catch up by now.

I need a new sig.

by Squeaky on Mar 29, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions

And what's with the superdude?

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by Sixto on Mar 29, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions

Sorry, "Roof Man"

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by Sixto on Mar 29, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

kohn

is he pitching for both teams?

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 Mar 29, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions

He's pitching for Oakland

Furmaniak flies to right, Buck misses sliding catch. Furmaniak at 2nd. Now Furmaniak advances to 3rd on a fly to left.

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Any Loaiza news? Bradley?

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Haven't heard anything about either

Melillo pops to CF, Furmaniak can't score, Two Buck Chuck now batting, and singles to RF to score Furmaniak. 9-8 A's.

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions

That's not very PC of you...

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions

lol

gameday has kohn pitching for both the a's (0.00 era) and rivercats (13.50 era). i'm just glad he's doing a better job for the a's.

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 Mar 29, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions

but it IS very Mac of him...

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Putnam fouls out to 1B

9-8 A's at the end of 8 innings.

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

Thank you new friend.

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL soaker is my savior

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by Sixto on Mar 29, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Scutaro flied out

Then Durazo singled. Donnie Murphy batting. Murphy strikes out, Suzuki coming up.

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Swisher homers off Conor Robertson

10-8 A's, 0 out, top of 9th.

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions

I hope the Athletics uni is a "test"

Who wants a "yaller streak running down their side"??

Looks worse than some Little League jerseys. WOW!

Rename Fremont to Philadelphia, and all's well with the new stadium location.

by One won lost won on Mar 29, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions

Those are Spring Training jerseys

by Zonis on Mar 29, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions

I guess all the ST still photos

tended to mask that stripe.
I went back and looked at a few. It's often hidden...

....but not on TV! Yowsa!

Rename Fremont to Philadelphia, and all's well with the new stadium location.

by One won lost won on Mar 29, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions

Swish has a 2 HR night?!

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions

I'm leaving this thread

before my head explodes. I'll read all about the game tomorrow morning with hopefully minimal bad news.

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin, Seattle Mariners

by Helloooo 1st on Mar 29, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

Yeah, I'd like to do that too.

of course...I'm in charge because Blez decided to move three days before the season starts. I blame him for tonight. ;-)

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions

I blame him for global warming myself.

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by Sixto on Mar 29, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions

He probably spawned Manbearpig, too.

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin, Seattle Mariners

by Helloooo 1st on Apr 1, 2007 11:19 PM PDT up reply actions

{i think} it's 11-8 A's after 8.5 frames

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

HELP ME RANDY!!!

You're a hell of a lot better at this than I am!

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions

Murphy hits a blast to center

Two Buck Chuck misses the basket catch. Durazo scores. Murphy thrown out at 3rd. 11-8 Oakland, going to bottom of 9th.

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

Where he F$^# is E-Lo?!?!?!?!?!?!

Im getting Frustrated!!!!

We all think we're much smarter than we really are...- Huston Street

by iloveoakland on Mar 29, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions

Tell me about it!

And where is Milton Bradley!?!?!?

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions

He hasn't played in a while...

Now you got me thinking... Where are all our players!!!!

We all think we're much smarter than we really are...- Huston Street

by iloveoakland on Mar 29, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Barton doubles down right field line

Kohn still pitching for Oakland

by Soaker on Mar 29, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions

Daric Barton just got a double (bottom 9th)

.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions

{i think} next guy flied out

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by Randy Bell on Mar 29, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Good...I doubt we'll make it through the season

without seeing him

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions

I keep thinking

that Ruby will have a great comeback year and DJ will get traded.

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by Sixto on Mar 29, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions

DJ doesn't need to be traded

He's out for a while now

Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Mar 29, 2007 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions

I think DJ will come back in a couple of months,

Find his position being played beautifully by Durazo, and get traded before the deadline to some .500 team that thinks he'll put them over the hump in exchange for a prospect. Long live T-Rex!!

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by Sixto on Mar 29, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions