Open Thread: Game 12 - A's vs. Yankees
by monkeyball on Apr 14, 2007 5:59 PM PDT
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Darrell Rasner? Didn't he direct one of the Hannibal Lecter movies?
As much money as the Yankees spend on their roster, and even as banged-up and on-the-cheap and maybe-not-as-good-as-the-Angels-even-at-full-health the A's rotation is, New York simply doesn't have the pitching depth that the A's do. (Granted, Joe Blanton isn't really anyone's idea of a #2 starter, but ... Darrell Rasner? Didn't he date Serena Williams briefly?)
As for the positional lineups, well, with Todd Walker as our starting first baseman, perhaps we oughtn't be cracking so wise ...
Starting lineups:
New York
J. Damon cf
D. Jeter ss
B. Abreu rf
A. Rodriguez 3b
J. Giambi dh
R. Cano 2b
J. Phelps 1b
M. Cabrera lf
W. Nieves c
D. Rasner P
Oakland
S. Stewart lf
N. Swisher cf
M. Piazza dh
E. Chavez 3b
T. Walker 1b
B. Crosby ss
T. Buck rf
J. Kendall c
M. Scutaro 2b
J. Blanton P
And a couple of hate-on-NYC Dylan verses after the break ...
Hard Times in New York Team
Come you ladies and you gentlemen, A-Rod can hit it long.
Booing him's your right, but I might think it's wrong.
Just a little glimpse of a story I'll tell
'Bout an East Coast city that you all know well.
It's hard times in the city,
Kickin' down the New York team.
Old New York Yankees is a crumbling old team,
Whom Joe Blanton smites and Harden sets down.
There's a-mighty many people all swingin' all around,
They'll kick you when you're up and knock you when you're down.
It's hard times in the city,
Kickin' down the New York team.
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Go Cupcakes!
by Randy Bell on Apr 14, 2007 6:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sore due to HBP last nite
by Randy Bell on Apr 14, 2007 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That musta been a MaEl impersonator
on Ray Fosse's pregame show.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was jeepers in one of his AN Day costumes.
I know this game is on FSNBA. Why are EIers getting YES?
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2007 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't tell ya.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is Michael Kay?
The YES broadcasts are slightly less annoying with him gone.
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop jinxing it, Jennifer!!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't tell ya that, either.
Maybe he's hangin' with Hawk Harrelson in Boston...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, monkeyball
So, just us two tonight, huh?
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, 3 posts in, uhh, 15 seconds!
Pretty soon we'll have a minyan.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wild prediction for this evening...
Blanton - Complete Game!
by OaklandInvader on Apr 14, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's this clown that put up the Game Thread?
by grover on Apr 14, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wouldn't that be an ANterloper?
by monkeyball on Apr 14, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A pronghorn ANterloper
Speedy and nimble, but rarely seen in nature.
Tastes great with ketchup.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Yanks are on the Rasnor's edge of ruin
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB TV
What is the 5 dollar upgrade that is being required for MLB TV. Is there a way round it? I just want to watch the game.
by viveksap on Apr 14, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate MLB TV with a passion
I can rant for days on how effed up it is. I understand that it's the only way to watch games when you're a fan living outside of the market, but that things blows balls.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice start, country...
Damon K's. And Bradley is still dead.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOO HOO!!
by iloveoakland on Apr 14, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Abreu GIDP!
Love em!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if mlb.tv
is just teasing me with A's announcers like last night or if I get them for the whole game instead of 1/2 an inning tonight, hmm...
by Christine on Apr 14, 2007 6:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shhh!! Don't let them know!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we keep hitting the ball like that
It'll be a good night. That was good contact even though it was an out.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can someone provide a link
to video of Chavez's circus catch last night?
There's a link on the game recap thread, but it just points to the A's home page, and all I see there is Piazza's double and Kielty's game-winning hit.
by iglew on Apr 14, 2007 6:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
See the A's site game recap...
http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/new...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you click on either video...
it should bring up a video player that has a link to Chav's video.
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2007 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Got it. Thanks.
Chavy's grin afterward is priceless.
by iglew on Apr 14, 2007 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Cupcakes gets that strike zone
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stewart gave it a ride...
then Swish 2b!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice AB by Swisher
He really seems to be working on the K's this season.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woulda been a triple if he hit to center
by letsgoas on Apr 14, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Error by the Golden One!
Sucks it Yanks!
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha! Jeter has a character flaw!
E6!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ladies and gentleman, your 3X GG'er at SS!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He just wants to show everyone
what a leader he is by giving himself a chance to man up and take responsibility for his errors.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to be a party pooper
But this sets up the DP perfectly. I'm hoping not.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sac fly!
Nice job Chavvy!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Love the Sac Fly!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Derek Jeter:
Jerked Tree
Jeered Trek
Teed Jerker
Red Jet Reek
Red Tee Jerk
by Philip Christy on Apr 14, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, they're making good contact
I hope this is not a repeat of the ChiSox game. Let's keep it going after the first.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh...
just strike out already, Croz.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad you proved me wrong, Cros!
RBI 2B!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, really..
...WHA?
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get on, Crosby. I want Buck to hit this inning.
by kapers on Apr 14, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby took you literally
should have asked for Kendall.....
by iglew on Apr 14, 2007 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There ya go Bobby!
Sweetness!
by OaklandInvader on Apr 14, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Korach just said
Bradley might sit until Tuesday, with day game tomorrow then off day. Sounds reasonable enough, but I can't help but remember last year when Bradley "tweaked" his leg in Texas, "rested" a few days, played once, "rested" some more, and eventually hit the DL.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
{i think} he hurt his knee in texas ..
.. thi is a sore hamstring .. different injury ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 14, 2007 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
Unfortunately, it's still the same training staff. And the same management approach to using the DL.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Todd Walker
Do we really have Todd Walker batting 5th? I know he just hit a single, but still, Todd Walker! Wow
by JJ on Apr 14, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Current injuries
Kotsay
Bradley
DJ
Ellis
Am I missing any position players here?
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn out at home
Still a great inning though.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ack!
Thank G-d Sal Fasano wasn't behind the plate!
by OaklandInvader on Apr 14, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
another 3 run 1st inning....
hope it doesn't turn out like Wed's game
by kapers on Apr 14, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Out at the plate...
Croz got greedy. Nice hit by Buck though.
A's 3-0. Hope they can keep it up. Rasner is not Beuhrle.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the right move
Even if Boo Radley or whoever he is is getting hit pretty hard, it took a good, on-line throw to get Crosby. That was at least a 50-50 chance there.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer a better than 50-50 chance.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer a 3-run homer
And I prefer having Johnny Bench on deck. But the chance was what it was, and the next hitter was Kendall. What are the chances he'll score the run -- 30% (giving him credit for facing a crappy pitcher)? There's virtually no chance he'll drive in more than one.
Not everything's a sure thing, and the Yankees aren't exactly defensive wizards. I think it's a chance you need to take.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that didn't seem to bright.
The ball didn't go that deep.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope Crosby didn't break himself
Sliding into home.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa whoa whoa
What happened to the Magic Unicorn?
by Philip Christy on Apr 14, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like this Rasner guy
I was thinking that this series may give a little reversal to how stellar the A's pitching has been and how poor their hitting has been.
By the way, the Yanks lineup isn't as potent as it has been in the last few years - Cano was hitting 8th last year and hit over .340. Phelps, Cabrera, and Nieves are definately manageable down there.
by JJ on Apr 14, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Look it right into the glove Swish
Good man...
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice shut down inning, Country!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bring back the pinata... err... Rasner!
Get out the bats, boys!
by JJ on Apr 14, 2007 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 things on Crosby
- He's choking up on the bat. I'm pretty sure he hasn't always done that. That, and his clear determination to hit the other way, say to me that he's really trying to make adjustments at the plate.
- That was a really good slide into home -- avoided the catcher, got to the plate quickly. He gave himself the best chance he could to score. Again, give him credit for doing a good job with the kind of "fundamental" detail that we often blame him for getting wrong.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good points but
He's still as fragile as a little flower and still swings and misses way too often. It looks as if his defense has slipped a little too (admittedly, it's too early in the season to say that definitively).
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cros didn't get a full ST and ..
.. no baseball activity in offseason either .. so IMHO he has been rusty but will get it together ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 14, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time to get off the Schneid Kendall
Perfect pitcher to do it off of too.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
uhmmm
the yankees announcers just called us a solid hitting team that can score a lot of runs.
where, where?
by sypher1504 on Apr 14, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Classic Yankeeisms....
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shows you how much (or little) they've been
paying attention to West Coast baseball.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow...Rasner isn't getting any help, either...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All the outs have been hit real well so far
It's a good sign, a real good sign.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rasner looks really slow to the plate
Kendall should steal.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell?
Stewart was safe at first!
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that's a chance I'd take!
:)
Unfortunately, the A's didn't hear you.
:(
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
have been stunned looking at
my mlbtv screen...crosby?....runs?... finally got to AN
by ak_A on Apr 14, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's that DP!!
Didn't see that at all yest, I was getting worried. Lol!
Go Blanton!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
same ump
at first tonight from home plate last night?
by sypher1504 on Apr 14, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't they rotate the other way
Home to 3rd?
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not a clue
i was basing it more on his ability (or lack thereof) to make calls
by sypher1504 on Apr 14, 2007 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ed Rapuano's at third tonight.
Laz Diaz is at first.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice play by Cros!
Looking fine to me!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Crosby!
I still can't stand Walker at 1B.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
same here.
can't wait to get Swish (or DJ?) back at first.
by Christine on Apr 14, 2007 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you having trouble with a radiator?
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or just reliving
the Chavvy Gold Glove commercial from a couple years back.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoosh
[waves hand above head]
I don't see A's' t.v. ads. Just Breakout! and Pac-Man.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You never went to the A's home page
and played the video of the ads? Well worth it; some of the old ads are hilarious.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought I knew a lot of ways
to kill time surfing the web. Looks like there's at least one I didn't find (thanks for the tip)!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You may have to use Google to track 'em down
the MLB site template leaves somethign to be desired in the search functionality.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's a shock
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CLANK!!
The sound of a ball bouncing off of a Gold Glove.
http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/fan...
Lower right corner.
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2007 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You, Jennifer, are a star
I'll check it out after the game (streaming 2 vids = make mlbtv crash).
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that play by Crosby
and his rbi earlier might be just what he needed, confidence wise.
by Christine on Apr 14, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've never seen a 3B ump
look so full of himself on a foul ball call.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The way he pointed foul...
...I thought, "Saturday Night Fever."
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
32 pitches for Blanton thru 3 innings
He is pitching as if:
- He has FITZ written on the bill of his cap.
- He actually is living up to the FITZ philosophy.
by Soaker on Apr 14, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What! The A's are doing that Kid announcer thing?
Like at the Gnats games?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like it
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Naw...
Roy Steele just got kicked in the balls...
by OaklandInvader on Apr 14, 2007 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that isn't new.
by Christine on Apr 14, 2007 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I never heard it last year...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they did it last year.
by Christine on Apr 14, 2007 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note to Offense:
Don't stop now. 3 runs is probably not going to be enough. See Wednesday.
by kapers on Apr 14, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on A's, we gotta score again
I don't want a replay of Wednesday.
by Philip Christy on Apr 14, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice!
Giants game rained out, so this one is being broadcast in HD!
by OaklandInvader on Apr 14, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone really think
3 runs will hold up against the Yanks? Me neither. We need more runs, stat!
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait, are we supposed to get
more than one hit in the final 8 innings?
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know if we're supposed to
Since nothing is guaranteed in life, but it would certainly be nice.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Note to AL pitchers, re: tonights 2B situation
You leave our unicorn alone!!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YES Aflac trivia question:
We still don't know.
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I remember Steve Swisher...
...but I'm blanking on the other two.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bob Kendall?
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FRED Kendall...
D'oh!
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Country's bringing it tonight
We need more runs. Go A's!
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello, AN!
I'm home, so you can stop talking about me behind my back. Nice lead. Nice conservation of pitches, C-cake. Me likey!
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Radio broadcast vs. HD telecast
Radio is ahead of HD tonight, but only by about 1 second!!
by Soaker on Apr 14, 2007 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, Blanton
by RenoTy on Apr 14, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He wants the Mets
to regret not trading Milledge for him.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has the game really stopped
as yahoo sports and MLB.com are showing?
by JJ on Apr 14, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yankees losing = End of the World.
So, yes... for the time being, for the sake of NY fans, the game has stopped.
by DMOAS on Apr 14, 2007 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ken singleton?
by xbhaskarx on Apr 14, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you surprised about the HRs,
our about his announcing gig?
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm surprised
the switch-hitting oriole from the 80s with 35 home runs in a year is ken singleton and not eddie murray.
by xbhaskarx on Apr 14, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree it's funny that Murray never hit 35
but I'm not that surprised that Singleton did. He was a terrific player.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so what's going on?
no updates in the last 10 minutes makes JJ something something...
by JJ on Apr 14, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Three foulouts for the A's in the fourth.
NYY 0, OAK 3 - END 4th
I like Sportsline's GameCenter sometimes...
http://www.sportsline.com/mlb/gamece...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Crazy?
Don't mind if I do, blahblahbaloo. That show used to be the best, that title belongs to AD now.
by awesomer on Apr 14, 2007 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
go crazy?
My 1-year-old daughter, if you ask her if she is crazy, will shake her arms and shake her head back and forth - it's hilarious!
by JJ on Apr 14, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, its started...
A-Rod HRs, no out.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a bad break on the ball
that Swish made. He was lucky to get that.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They are hitting Blanton hard now...
1 out, Cano up. 3-1 A's
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
"It must be free poncho night, or a weird cult of Nor'easters"
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm a bit concerned
this is the White Sox all over again. Three runs in the first, and no hits since....
by IndianaAsfan on Apr 14, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too. C'mon Country, hold it together
For at least this inning. You're a starting pitcher Gdamnit, act like one and get us past the fifth.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is Phelps?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love how MLBTV wouldnt let me see the game
yet I managed to get the game on anyway
by Amnesiac727 on Apr 14, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you live in the Bay Area?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe strike 4, actually
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh....
2 on, 1 out. Cabrera up. C'mon Joe! Get outta this jam!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cabrera RBI single...
Blanton is wavering...
3-2 A's
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Melky Cabrera is to the Yankees
as Smush Parker is to the Lakers.
Not necessarily the star, but gets the job done, on both sides of the field.
by Hit4TheCycle on Apr 14, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
to anyone who wonders why
I have no sympathy for "Keep the A's In Oakland" people.....thats why, You are cheering when the away team scores?? WTF!! It Pisses Me Off!
by Amnesiac727 on Apr 14, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's gonna happen in Fremont, too
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't there a number of Yankee fans...
...who show up to these games? That's who you're hearing...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
two or three
thousand
by ak_A on Apr 14, 2007 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When the fans of the visiting team
are louder than you, and/or theres more of them at the game...thats pathetic
by Amnesiac727 on Apr 14, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That pretty much happens
at all Yanks road games, except in Boston.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And same for Red Sox road games...
...except in New York.
Which is why, annoying as it might be, the ESPNs of the world focus a lot on those two teams. Their fans are everywhere.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not saying this in a snide manner...
but I'm guessing you have never been to a Yankee or Red Sox game in Oakland....
Those fans ritualistically buy up all the tix and nearly or do out number the A's fans...
It is hard to attend these games due to that fact...
It's actually better with the 3rd deck closed.
by OaklandInvader on Apr 14, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it's not just unsold tix either
BoSox fans outnumbered Giants fans substantially in AT&T last year.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi everybody!!
LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!
by haroldMD on Apr 14, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
Blanton strikes out Damon. Mid of 5th. 3-2 A's.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At this rate
I'd rather the A's NOT score 3 runs in the first inning.
Prove me wrong, guys.
by Philip Christy on Apr 14, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YOU'RE OUT!!!!
LET'S SCORE SOME RUNS NOW
by haroldMD on Apr 14, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cup-KKKKakes!!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gotta get some more runs / nt
by Randy Bell on Apr 14, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I really think Geren just has to
let Blanton grind this out, win lose or draw, and try to get 7 IP out of him. Pretty much only Street, Witasick, and DiNardo are fresh. Scoring a couple insurance runs might not be the worst idea either.
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pre-game Geren told Korach
He had at least five and maybe all seven pen guys available tonight. Coulda just been blowing smoke, of course.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be pretty mad if Duke pitched
4 times in 5 games, coming off elbow tendonitis? His cutter has been flat the last two times out--give him a couple days off.
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duke tonight
Maybe he can come in as a defensive replacement for Walker.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or as a pinch-hitter for Crosby
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will depend on AN....
as I watch a movie with my kid and gamecast is a tad behind.
by kapers on Apr 14, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We need runs!
Jason singles, good start.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DP in order!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Argh! Marco is getting robbed!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate MLBTV
I didnt get to see Kendall's at bat
booo!
by Amnesiac727 on Apr 14, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pac-man still had cookies to eat
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's or Yanks broadcast?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kendall -- steal second now!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey everybody. Nice to see we have a lead...
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason Schmidt will retire this year...
85 mph fastball will not cut it this year.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Shannon!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Same Effect
As Let's Go Warriors at a Kings game...
by Hit4TheCycle on Apr 14, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Swish!
Defeat Rasner! 2 out, Kendall on first.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was wondering
is this game playing on Extra Innings?
by Amnesiac727 on Apr 14, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
God this HD, like Blue, looks glorious!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What is pac-man eating?
can anyone make out what the "ghosts" are suppose to be?
by Amnesiac727 on Apr 14, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is eerily like Wed.
To quote a previous poster, I am concerned.
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
at least Blanton went 5 good innings
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOOO!
Nashville Predator players in the stands, let a foul ball ring off all three of their domes...
by OaklandInvader on Apr 14, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No playoff beards, either
They're doomed.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good point!
by OaklandInvader on Apr 14, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this the same ump from last night?
by Amnesiac727 on Apr 14, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No...Ed Rapuano is now at third.
I've forgotten who's behind the plate
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks. Just found out EI isa freebie too
by letsgoas on Apr 14, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there a line in the bottom left corner?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good walk
I would've walked him too. :)
by methodtim on Apr 14, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Izzet too much to ask for 6 IP, 2R from Cupcakes?
by Rickeyfan on Apr 14, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess not. How about 7 IP, 2R?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huge since our 'pen got trashed yesterday.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently not.
If we can get one more scoreless inning out of Blanton and one more run, I'll feel better...than if we don't.
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
notes profoundity
by ak_A on Apr 14, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
notes simplicity
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
gameday dead -- what happened?
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NYY 2, OAK 3 - Bot 6
Blanton's gone 6. A-Rod walked, but Giambi floated one to left caught by Stewart to end the inning.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Piazza out 4-3
Lefty Henn in to face Chavez, also 4-3. Walker up.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And he grounds out 4-3
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks, y'all
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It stretched with Larry Davis
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone got the notes on this...
Sean Henn dude?
by OaklandInvader on Apr 14, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was great in "Dead Man Walking"
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HA!
I would prefer a "I am Sam" performance out of him...
by OaklandInvader on Apr 14, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he was mentored
by Bob Cluck.
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LAA got spanked again. Wow.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Woo middle of the lineup
Way to hit 3 groundouts. Sweet.
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have this odd feeling
that Joe is going to get hammered this inning.
by Flyin As on Apr 14, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm already
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're no Ken Phelps, Josh!!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The pitch?
Or Swisher?
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Phelps K
That thing looked like it was levitating
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOO! BOO! BOOOOO!
What do y'all think this is - one of Sal's DLDs?
by monkeyball on Apr 14, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Silence of Lambs- Rasner = Benjamin Raspell?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swish!
by Flyin As on Apr 14, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
swisha!!!!
by haroldMD on Apr 14, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bugger!
by Englishmajor on Apr 14, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ohtobe21likeHuston: your wish shall go unfulfille
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the wish was cursed by an Amnesiac ;-(
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i actually had the opposite message in preview
and ready to post. Whore-hay's double forced me to change it. i really shouldn't do that anymore.
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well... Jorge has screwed us before. Live&Learn
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
for those without Gameday,etc
that was the sound of Posada tying the game...
by Englishmajor on Apr 14, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
IMO, Geren played it right,
Blanton didn't make the pitch. But I'm glad he stuck with Blanton as long as he could.
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Billy Beane called the wrong pitch down to Geren
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Help. I lost gameday
What's going on? What did Swisher do?
by kapers on Apr 14, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang! No win for Blanton...
Bah!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dammm let's get out of this and get us some
by letsgoas on Apr 14, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Marshall can't fool them twice...
can he?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swish had a diving catch on Cabrera's ball,
but then PH Posada 2B and Cano scored. Marshall got Damon to ground out. 3-3 game.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Marshall retires Damon
on an 0-3 pitch (grrrr). SCORE SOME RUNS, OAKLAND!
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do they keep scheduling the games at the same
time? A's and Warriors are playing at 1 and 1:30pm tmrw. Another gigantic circus...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For those who are having issues with gameday lag
use EPSN's Scoreboard. It's kept up damn close to the Comcast broadcast. No bells or whistles, but it gets the job done.
by DMOAS on Apr 14, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Even the Giants get blowouts...
how come we can't?!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He really is no Ken Phelps.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
woohoo!
by Sharon on Apr 14, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Some of the gold must have slicked up the ball
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DP in order!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall up!
2 men on, DP is really in order now!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
feel free to turn off the game any time
by xbhaskarx on Apr 14, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis Buck = Sammy Hagar a little
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does that mean DJ is David Lee Roth?
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could start a band together
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm in love.
by Sharon on Apr 14, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the BUCK is getting on track!!!
by haroldMD on Apr 14, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BUCK YEAH!
If Kendall doesn't bunt here, I may commit Gerenocide. We need to get Crosby and Man-crush home.
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BUNT KENDALL NOW!!!
by haroldMD on Apr 14, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He can't hit and he can't bunt....
where is Melheuse?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tough to ask a power-hitter to bunt. Damn Geren!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yuck
by Sharon on Apr 14, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
holuy toledo!!
he can do nothig the right way.
by haroldMD on Apr 14, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall is the worst player in history
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 14, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Keith Ginter says thank you.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn kendall, you get us one way or the other
by ak_A on Apr 14, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Unacceptable
by Coach Cleats on Apr 14, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
argh, if kendall could bunt
we'd be up 1 right now
by xbhaskarx on Apr 14, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was not a hard pitch to bunt
Look at the replay -- his hands are above the head of his bat! No wonder he popped it up.
Kendall -- bend your knees, lower the bat head without pointing it down!!!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
kendall is just exhausted
after the SAT test he takes every before each game.
by ak_A on Apr 14, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's up for Billyball?
Buck "falls down" off first, Crosby breaks for the plate during the rundown?
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
While the manager drinks?
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, you call that play
while the manager is smashing a lockerroom urinal with a bat.
You call the triple steal with Wayne Gross on 3rd while the manager is drinking.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh my God
geren is gonna make embree's arm to fall down.
by haroldMD on Apr 14, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Stewart!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, bullpen, don't give this up!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
f'ing kendall
by ak_A on Apr 14, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Worthless
by Coach Cleats on Apr 14, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why do we act surprised when our "O" sucks?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol: "a-rod's going to have to hurry
to get the speedy shannon stewart."
in what alternate universe is shannon stewart speedy?
by xbhaskarx on Apr 14, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate you kendall!!
by haroldMD on Apr 14, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why oh why
why why why doesn't Adam bat more?
by MobiusKlein on Apr 14, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please call up Suzuki
I want him catching next game.
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Embree Scott Shields?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He is no Shields but he is our Shields
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Embree is in
gor the 8th time in 12 games.
is Geren a.k.a. Macha crazy?
by haroldMD on Apr 14, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh boy...
1 out, Abreu on, A-Rod up...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
crimony, put a stop to this
by ak_A on Apr 14, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, why do I see Arod HRing again
Knows embree too much.
by MobiusKlein on Apr 14, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Please throw a breaking ball in on the hands
You will get an out
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Embree with the Chee-eese!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa!
Okay, I didn't expect that.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice!! A-Rod K's!
but you can never rest in this lineup! Giambi up with 2 out...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As Borat would say...
"Naaay-CE!"
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love US and A. Do you love US and A?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A thing of beauty to see A-Hole go down
swinging. Alan F. Embree!
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
picked off!
nice work embree and walker
by xbhaskarx on Apr 14, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome!
Well done boys!
by OaklandInvader on Apr 14, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice. Now Giambi leads off against Embree.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Todd Walker just played that perfectly
and I am utterly shocked. Yay Todd!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Abrey picked off!
Clutch!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice
Bobby Abreu = Certified Rally Killer
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 starting pitchers out...
...running themselves out of innings. Is it the Angels, the Yankees, or Memorex?
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Swish!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB.TV
Is the lamest service in history. I live in San Francisco but I don't have cable so I went to MLB.com and found out that because I live in SF I would be blacked out from ALL A's games. Weak.
by markbot5 on Apr 14, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swish swinging at TWO balls. F***!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and this year's MLB.com gameday
blows up my browsers if it's left on very long.
I've dropped them altogether. I like the Espn gameday. Very nice.
by One won lost won on Apr 14, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swish grounds out...
Piazza up... 1 out, Procter is looking unhittable.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Chavvy!
2 out, Myers is coming in. Bot 8, 3-3 tie.
Damn Kendall!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If it were me,
I'd look at Street for the 9th, then go to Witasick/DiNardo (unless Calero's available) if it goes into the 10th. But I don't think that's how Geren's playing it, because I don't think Street is up.
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Giambi's #'s are horrible vs. Embree
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Street's up
Calero's gonna be coming in. ;)
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think Beane regrets signing a franchise
player who can't hit lefties?
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's also still steamed about that damned move
from Philly to Oakland.
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Connie Mack wouldn't put up with BB's style
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why not PH Kielty here?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's what I was thinking.
Someone tell Geren.
by Philip Christy on Apr 14, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather have a warmed up Walker, than a cold
off the benck Kielty
by theblackpearl on Apr 14, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and walker is having a decent at bat
by xbhaskarx on Apr 14, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess cuz
Walker is our only option at first, because Swisher is our only option in center.
by Philip Christy on Apr 14, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, interesting idea
I like it based on hitting matchups, but who would play CF?
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stewart would have to do it. Scary.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swisher would stay in CF
and Kielty would play 1B.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More terrifying than Stewart in CF :-)
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd trust Kielty's 8 carreer games at 1B
before I'd trust Stewart's feet in CF!
Stewart played a lot in center in 1997 and 1998, but only 7 times in 1999 and once in 2000. He hasn't played in CF since then.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hah, chavy steals a base
by xbhaskarx on Apr 14, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
tuning in from edina, minnesota
at my brother-in-law's house on a connection where I can't get either mlb or espn updates. Saw Santana lose to Kazmir last night at the Metrodome thanks mostly to bad Twins' fielding, what an awful baseball stadium. thanks for the updates, everyone, let's go Oakland!
by vk on Apr 14, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You have to see the 'dome to believe it.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what I liked the best
was the pressurized air that keeps the dome up pretty much blows you out the door when you leave. the pool table playing surface pretty much sucks if you're an outfielder, though Kotsay probably doesn't see it that way.
by vk on Apr 14, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no one believes me when I tell them that.
I was drunk after watching Santana/Min lose to the Yankees in the playoffs and I was nearly injured. I read the sign that warns you but thought "yeah sure I need to watch my step!"
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sigh
by ak_A on Apr 14, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good AB by Walker
Too bad nothing came of it
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Clarification: Embree vs. Giambi
is fine with me; I'd go to Street after that. It looks like Street was only up for "if the A's take the lead," but I'd put him in anyway--basically try to buy another inning for the A's to score. No reason to save him now.
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Might as well go to Street after Embree finishes
out the inning. Then DiNardo after that; they seem to be having some real trouble with the lefties.
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You had to throw Embree vs. Giambi
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the A's don''t start scoring more so our
starters can either pitch a complete game, or we can pitch Witasuck for 2 innings or so, the bullpen will be DEAD before the ASB
by theblackpearl on Apr 14, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No kidding
Nobody could withstand this much action by our good bullpen guys
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fine coming from the uniform police for Cano
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
embree may throw 230 innings
out of the bullpen this year.
by xbhaskarx on Apr 14, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Embree's arm is gonna fall off
By next week
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he can borrow Kendall's then!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
K, I don't have a problem
with how Geren played it--I'm just worried about how much Embree is throwing, but strategically this all makes sense.
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't have a problem with any of it
the only thing i have a problem with is, the organization has plenty of relief pitching, if we're not going to use dinardo and witasick, why are they here.
by xbhaskarx on Apr 14, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Witasick is here because of $$$$. That's it.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can MLB.TV replace Pac Man on the commercial
breaks with Wolfenstein 3D? That would be sweet.
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want Berserk
Intruder Alert! Intruder Alert!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chicken! Fight like a robot!
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
my espn feed is still showing Giambi at bat
what am I missing?
by kapers on Apr 14, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ray Ratto must be thrilled, we are heading for
another 3 hour affair
by theblackpearl on Apr 14, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I expect Torre to use Rivera in the 10th
We need to score this inning
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think so--I think Torre
will save him for the lead unless he runs out of other available pitchers. He can't bunt but he can throw. No, it's not Rod Barajas, it's...Ken Doll.
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Kendall CAN contribute.
But only when there's a runner on first.
by Philip Christy on Apr 14, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No one of ours though.
Because then it's rally killing double play time. Yay!!
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby is an accident. Kendall redeems himself.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How about a Crosby walk, and another Buck triple
and go home
by theblackpearl on Apr 14, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
in these first few games of the 07 season
we're really getting a lesson in why NOT to steal bases so frequently.
by xbhaskarx on Apr 14, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good stuff Kendall.
Now don't suck everywhere else.
Please.
:(
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
by Boonee on Apr 14, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Try to lay down a bunt for a hit?
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HiHo BruceBochte here!
by BruceBochte on Apr 14, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Crosby, hit a dinger!
Then we will get off your back for a week.
by Philip Christy on Apr 14, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NO DING Crosby
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How did Kentucky Joe look tonite?
Have the A's had any scoring opportunities since the 1st inning?
by BruceBochte on Apr 14, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looked wonderful at first...
...then the Yankees caught up to him in the fifth (second time through the order). But not a bad outing at all.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very good for 4 innings
shaky in the 5th (everything hit hard), then recovered til he was taken out.
A's opportunities: Kendall up with 1st and 2nd, no out in 7th , 1st pitch popped up a bunt to ARod on a very buntable pitch. Scutaro followed with a flyball that would have scored Crosby from 3rd if the sac had worked.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for that Nick
Looks like Mr. Buck can hit an MLB fastball.
Wonder what will happen once they start throwing him junk...
by BruceBochte on Apr 14, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
by Flyin As on Apr 14, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
First major league dinger! Please!
Come on Buck.
by Philip Christy on Apr 14, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
T-Buck is gonna be a good one.Needs power though.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet!
Walk!
by Flyin As on Apr 14, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aw crap.
...this doesn't look good. Anybody else I'd be happy being up with a guy on first...
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I keep telling everyone
he usually just takes off during the games to catch a movie.
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to go, Slugger!!
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Too many gifts here...
not sure if today is Friday the 13th or what...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall CRUSHED that!
by Nick on Apr 14, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WWOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
by Flyin As on Apr 14, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOW.
The Yankees have PROBLEMS. I guess money can't buy everything (including defense).
by Philip Christy on Apr 14, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just ask the Giants
by Flyin As on Apr 14, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoo hoo!
Man, the Yankee outfield D is brutal.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
[thud]
by Sharon on Apr 14, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If the A's don't win this one...
it'll be cruel...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MARCO!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NO!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stewart is due...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shannon, you need to produce.
Right here. Elsewise, you're gonna get dropped.
by Philip Christy on Apr 14, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's four Yankee errors...
We MUST win now...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What the f was that?!
Extra innings here we come!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 14, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap.
by Flyin As on Apr 14, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
[barf]
by Sharon on Apr 14, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ilk
by ak_A on Apr 14, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stewart!
He needs to stop walking up to Rush. Try something that doesn't suck for a change, Shannon!
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 14, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
New thread? This one ain't workin'
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I actually think Buck made
a (small) baserunning error. It looked like if Abreu caught it, Buck was going to be doubled up anyway, so he may as well have rolled the dice, rounded second and kept going.
by Nico on Apr 14, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
new thread?
the comments are no longer expanded, it's really annoying.
by xbhaskarx on Apr 14, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yankees announcer = Adam Carolla
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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