Open Thread - Bay Bridge Series 3

by baseballgirl on Apr 1, 2007 1:07 PM PDT in News

Oh yeah, there's one more game!

BUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK!!!!!

So excited.

Our A's and Joe Kennedy take on the Giants for one more game before...dare I say it...THE REAL SEASON STARTS!!!!

P.S. I could NOT agree with Nico more. I initially was saying bring up Buck/Durazo and send down Perez, but this works just as well, maybe even better if you consider that Walker's D is probably better than Durazo's. Either way, it gets Buck up to the majors for a chance to play every day. LOVE this move; congrats A's management!

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okay....my great escape today.

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

by ak_A on Apr 1, 2007 1:06 PM PDT reply actions

you could see that coming.

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

by ak_A on Apr 1, 2007 1:09 PM PDT reply actions

Whoo-ee

Joe Kennedy is bad. Can't wait to see how long he lasts in the rotation.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Apr 1, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions

rocked a bit in the first

lets see if he settles down

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Bonds will get his HR's this season

I don't think Walker got the nod because of his D. I think he got it because the A's thought he'd be a better bench bat than Durazo.

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions

mlb.tv

does anyones mlbtv work? my says cant find file

by NYC on Apr 1, 2007 1:12 PM PDT reply actions

nor radio

by NYC on Apr 1, 2007 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions

no problemo here

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

by ak_A on Apr 1, 2007 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Mine works

The premium MLBtv broadcast works. Kruk and Kuip.

by Patrick A on Apr 1, 2007 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Whats the difference between Premium and reg?

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 1, 2007 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions

damn it

must be my computer..
yeah is the premium the chronic or what?

by NYC on Apr 1, 2007 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions

Not much.

For 14.99, exactly what it was last year. For 19.99, better picture quality and the ability to watch up to six games at once. The better quality did it for me.

by Patrick A on Apr 1, 2007 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions

gameday link

http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2006...

by pyrfan on Apr 1, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions

deadest gamethread

EVER

by NYC on Apr 1, 2007 1:38 PM PDT reply actions

Ok

Woo-hoo Kielty. Smoked it.

by mikeA on Apr 1, 2007 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions

some people may be at the game

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Uh oh

Bradley came out after 1 inning. That's a little early to be replaced in an exhibition game. Hopefully just precautionary.

by Philip Christy on Apr 1, 2007 1:39 PM PDT reply actions

So...

Kennedy's ERA has gone down. Great, I guess.

by Philip Christy on Apr 1, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions

and geo scientist have

calculated Mt. Everest height to be one or two foot lower.

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

by ak_A on Apr 1, 2007 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions

Guess Kennedy doesn't fool Bonds

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions

So far it appears that

the only person Kennedy knows how to fool is Billy Beane.

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 Apr 1, 2007 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions

QOTM nomination.

sums up 4,000-5,000 posts since ST started, but in a punchline

"robots with way too much intelligence, this chick, a healthy Eric Gagne..." ~cutthemullet

by LAXile on Apr 1, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions

I Hope for the A's Sake that ..

.. BB has the last laugh ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 1, 2007 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh Barry..... (Zito)

by mikeA on Apr 1, 2007 1:49 PM PDT reply actions

I continue to worry that

Kennedy's performance is going to be hampered by the fact that he really sucks. At least he's proving he can hold lefty hitters to 2 HRs and a triple.

We really need to dominate the starts made by Harden, Haren, and Blanton until Loaiza gets back--hopefully that will be after missing just a couple starts.

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 Apr 1, 2007 1:50 PM PDT reply actions

less worried about his performance

against Bonds. Say what you will, Bonds has a good eye at the plate -- better than many players younger than him.

I'd be more worried about how Kennedy fares against other hitters.

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Yikes.

Kennedy is terrible. And he's the fourth starter now... gulp.

Sparks of Dementia A's, Cards, and Rockies coverage by an amateur if very enthusiastic blogmistress, myself.

by Chavinator on Apr 1, 2007 1:52 PM PDT reply actions

Also want to add....

why is Danny Haren not starting against Noah Lowry like he's supposed to?! I know, I know, "Opening Day" or something, but c'mon, it's tradition. After all, they "went to Pepperdine" together. ;)

Sparks of Dementia A's, Cards, and Rockies coverage by an amateur if very enthusiastic blogmistress, myself.

by Chavinator on Apr 1, 2007 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions

Kennedy will do fine.

by mikeA on Apr 1, 2007 1:52 PM PDT reply actions

I Agree - am more optimistic now

.. who was it, Welch? .. had a 27.0 ERA in ST but went on to win the Cy Young in regular season ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 1, 2007 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions

Welch had several successsful seasons

as a starter before that spring

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Not saying Joe_K is "cy young" stuff, just ..

.. will hopefully be OK as a 5th-starter. I followed the Yahoo Sports Rumors closely and it seemed many teams have the same issue with finding a decent 5th ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 1, 2007 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions

I hope so too

it's just that so far in his career he seems to be better in the pen than starting. But I'm sure we'll find out...

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions

Kennedy....

Needs to not be in the majors. What is this horrible pitcher doing in our rotation?

by markbot5 on Apr 1, 2007 1:55 PM PDT reply actions

{i think} he had lowest ERA from the pen last yr

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 1, 2007 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions

It doesn't matter that he did well in the pen

what matters is that he does not have the talent to be a starting pitcher. I wonder if there is a better choice in another pitcher. Something tells me yes.

by markbot5 on Apr 1, 2007 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Needs to not be in the majors

.. that is what you have up there in your post. I thought you meant, including bullpen as well ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 1, 2007 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Sorry

I was just taking my frustration out in extreme terms. I just don't think hes got the stuff of starters.

by markbot5 on Apr 1, 2007 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions

you may be right about Joe_K starting ..

.. but we are hoping for an A's Miracle come regular season .. {grin} ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 1, 2007 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

I certainly hope so.

I do feel good about the offense this season though.

by markbot5 on Apr 1, 2007 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Ugh.

I think some minor leaguer was supposed to be good enough by now.

by MobiusKlein on Apr 1, 2007 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions

Is Bradley dead?

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

by Sharon on Apr 1, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions

he played yesterday

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions

and today!

"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Apr 1, 2007 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Did they say why he was taken out of the game?

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

by Sharon on Apr 1, 2007 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions

they took several starters out already

not really surprising

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Ok.

Maybe I'm just paranoid.

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

by Sharon on Apr 1, 2007 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions

can't imagine why...

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, it's not like

anyone besides me is out to get you, Sharon. OK, maybe jeepers. And Jennifer. But not salb918. OK, maybe salb918. And a few others.

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 Apr 1, 2007 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions

Who is the 5th starter

until Bloiaza gets of the DL?

"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Apr 1, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions

Gaudin (Halsey in training)

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh please!

Gaudin has better pitching ability in his pinky then Halsey could ever dream of having. If Gaudin can add an off-speed pitch to his arsenal over the next off season he could be a good #3 pitcher or better next year.

In fact, I predict that in 2 months Kennedy will be back in the pen and Gaudin will be our #5 starter.

by Threepwood XX on Apr 1, 2007 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

perhaps

although there's been alot written about Gaudin needing at least one more good pitch -- and to improve his consistency -- in order to become a good starter

Even though no one would argue that Gaudin has a better arm, Halsey has definitely been sent to AAA -- and is joining the rotation -- to prepare for possible emergency starts.

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions

Gaudin

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 1, 2007 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions

Shouldn't you be in the opposing dugout?

by Philip Christy on Apr 1, 2007 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Danny Putnam:

And Many Punt
Nun Panty Dam (awesome!)
Damn Puny Tan

by Philip Christy on Apr 1, 2007 2:10 PM PDT reply actions

Oh and

Nut And My Nap (...awesome.)
Damn Puny Ant

by Philip Christy on Apr 1, 2007 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions

YAY!!!!!

4 points for us too! Let's hear it for medium-hottie Barry Kielty!!!!!!

-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 Apr 1, 2007 2:39 PM PDT reply actions

Poor Melhuse.

by RenoTy on Apr 1, 2007 2:44 PM PDT reply actions

Alas, Poor Meluse, I know him well.

Zook looks like the real deal offensively--anyone know anything about his arm, defense and game-calling?

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

by The Dogfather on Apr 1, 2007 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions

poor melhuse?

he's terrible to put it kindly. the guy strikes out way too often. as a catcher, you'd think he'd have better knowledge of the strike zone.

by stm72 on Apr 1, 2007 2:48 PM PDT reply actions

Hello Walker's bad defense

by RenoTy on Apr 1, 2007 2:55 PM PDT reply actions

Yes.

Maybe this "Walker can't play defense" drumbeat we keep hearing can be given a rest now.

by Nate on Apr 1, 2007 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions

even Durazo had some nice plays

Walker's career speaks for itself.

on the other hand, I'm fine with his signing. He was signed for his bat, not his glove.

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions

{hehe} I'll take the bat!

.. especially considering how much the A's offense sucked wind in the first half .. {g} ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 1, 2007 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions

1st-half of last year that is {offense was bad}

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 1, 2007 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I agree

I'd been arguing that the A's should have at least one bench position player for his bat. That was one of my arguments to keep Durazo.

So I'm not against this signing.

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions

The reason I've been so supportive

of the Todd Walker signing all along is his excellent defense at 1B.

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 Apr 1, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions

hehe

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 1, 2007 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Who was just pitching?

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 1, 2007 2:58 PM PDT reply actions

Who's Petite at third?

He seems pretty decent defensively.

by RenoTy on Apr 1, 2007 3:16 PM PDT reply actions

Petit, rather.

by RenoTy on Apr 1, 2007 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Gregorio Petit

All D, no bat SS prospect. His bat could come around as he's still very young.

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Signatures? We don't need no stinking signatures.

by jubjub on Apr 1, 2007 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions

WTG suzuki!

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 1, 2007 3:24 PM PDT reply actions

I just hope it's the last

Suzuki HR before Thursday.

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 Apr 1, 2007 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions

too bad Suzuki didn't make...

the 25 man roster along with Buck. Would have had a more potent offense this year. Guess Beane just couldn't find a way to DL Kendall or dump Melhuse.

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on Apr 1, 2007 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm glad Kendall is handling the 2007 staff

and it would be terrible for Suzuki to twiddle his thumbs on the bench behind the iron man.

by OaklandSi on Apr 1, 2007 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions

Good Point

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 1, 2007 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions

anyone read the Jayson Stark article about Harden

I stumbled across the little tease on ESPN, not knowing that it was another of those "Signup for ESPN Insider" articles, but was intrigued by what I saw at first. Wondering if anyone wants to paraphrase it at all...

Someone gave him the idea of doing a blog on a different pitchers' line during a game, and Kennedy's was what made him think of writing. I'm guessing that the next story was about Harden...

Go A's.

Mike "lego my" Gallego

by catfish hunter on Apr 1, 2007 3:31 PM PDT reply actions