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Open Thread: Game 13 - A's vs. Yankees

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Well, I could talk about how our offense scored zero runs in 12 innings last night. Or I could talk about the fact that despite our crappy, crappy offense, in which our only hope to win yesterday's game rested on the shoulders of a rookie, the A’s still have a chance to win the series against the Yankees today with Rich Harden on the mound. Or I could talk about the pitching duel that is likely going to ensue with Harden vs. Pettitte, where it might be very likely that the game could be decided by the bullpens...again. I could speculate on Milton Bradley taking another day off, and coupled with the off-day tomorrow, should be ready by Tuesday, or I could mention that if the A’s keep playing 4+ hour games, there will be a late wrapup today, because I will be running for a plane.

But really.

Today is bigger than the Yankees/A’s. Bigger than our 2007 season. Bigger than anyone’s 2007 season. Today is the day that MLB is honoring the sixtieth anniversary of a player who literally changed baseball forever: Jackie Robinson. Whatever your feelings on the ‘42’ jerseys, or the players participating in the event, every baseball fan can take a moment to reflect on what Robinson went through for his love of the game, and to pave the way for players who came after him.

A chance to honor Robinson; a chance to have Harden take 2 out of 3 from the Yankees. It doesn’t get much better than this.

Let’s go Oak-land!

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As we await the game,

here's an FYI stat...Coming into today's game, not only was Frank Thomas batting .190 so far this season but his grand slam constituted his only HR and his only 4 RBI.

He'll heat up--as will some of the A's.

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 15, 2007 11:54 AM PDT reply actions  

that is nice to know

I hope that you are right

Go A's!!!! www.GamingDomination.com

by 3Chavy3 on Apr 15, 2007 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed.

Watching the free preview of the Extra Innings cable package, there are a LOT of players with averages below the .200's! The Indians today have ONE hit through 8 innings! Even though the offense stinks, the pitching is awesome. Anybody remember the Powerball promotion of '97? Give me great pitching anytime. The offense will heat up.

Make the world a better place, punch an Angels fan in the face.

by Coach Cleats on Apr 15, 2007 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Long Live King Richard!

Go Go get'em Rich! :)

Also thanks to BBG and all the "admin" folks, y'all do a splendid job of starting threads etc.

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 12:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Huddy pitched well today

That makes me happy. I'll always consider him an Athletic.

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

by rebus on Apr 15, 2007 12:11 PM PDT reply actions  

KenKo just said: Street probably unavailable

.. if the A's need a closer today, it will probably be Duke ... according to KenKo on Marty Lurie show. :)

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 12:15 PM PDT reply actions  

also Mussina and Pavano --> DL

.. so we ain't the only ones with injury probs ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now they're at the

Wang place at the Wang time.

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 15, 2007 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or Dave Stewart

(Wang gender anyway)

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 15, 2007 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

save it for the game guys.
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 15, 2007 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why? Whenever I get tired,

can't Embree take over for 2-3 innings?

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 15, 2007 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

B.J. Ryan --> DL also ..

.. for toronto ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Also: Geren said JoKe will go to the pen today

.. in case we need him, Kennedy in the pen ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's good

we've used a lot of relievers in the past few days....

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

We're not really in bad shape at all

for the bullpen. Duke, Calero, Witasick, fully rested, Marshall available, Kennedy available, an off-day tomorrow, and Harden starting.

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 15, 2007 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

You should MaEl someone a letter about 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 Apr 15, 2007 12:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Are we talking about asses now,

or still nicknames? I just afraid of getting a little behind (now we're definitely not talking about asses).

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 15, 2007 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL MaEl has a cuter ass than

Kennedy or You(if the goat is to be believed).

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 15, 2007 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

No Ellis, no Buck, no Melhuse

We've got Kielty in right and Scooter at second day, and the accursed Kendall behind the plate once again.

Fire Geren now!

...so I figured, you know, why not test him.

by BubbaDude on Apr 15, 2007 12:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Kendall's hitting .346 vs. Pettitte

So don't fire Geren for playing Kendall today, question why Melhuse wasn't in the line-up on Friday.

Yep. Warm and fuzzy... that's me.

by grover on Apr 15, 2007 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Plus, Melhuse is a terrible right-handed hitter

I have no problem with this lineup. Scooter is swinging great, despite the lack of results, if you're going to give Buck a day off why not against a veteran lefty after a 13 inning game? All makes sense to me.

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

by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

A device for delaying radio sound to match TV

Mainly for Nico but also for anyone who mutes the TV sound...

This being an FSN game, I'm assuming that radio will precede TV by several seconds.  Check out DelayPlay, a device which allows you to delay the radio sound to match the TV picture.  They aren't cheap, but I've ordered one, and will let you know how it works once it's up and running.

This is of no help on Channel 36 games where the TV is ahead of the radio.

by Soaker on Apr 15, 2007 12:54 PM PDT reply actions  

You are awesome!

Let me know if it works--if so, I'm all over it.

SOAKER RULES!

P.S. While KICU is still ahead of radio, the delay appears to have been shortened to about 4-5 seconds instead of 12-14 seconds. Do you know whether it's KICU (longer delay) or radio (shorter delay) that has changed?

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 15, 2007 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

KICU is live

Or as close to it as they can be, electronically.  The radio delay was shortened to about 2.5-3 seconds starting with last Monday's game (I verified this by taking a radio to the game the other day).  The FSN delay is about 8 seconds.

by Soaker on Apr 15, 2007 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Got it--that suggests maybe CBS Radio

listened to our feedback. If that's the case, I think we should write a thank-you letter of acknowledgement.

Regarding DelayPlay, do you know if it matters whether your TV set up is digital, or just regular cable? That would be my only concern (I don't have any digital system, just regular Comcast cable). My assumption is that it doesn't matter, because it has nothing to do with the TV, right? It just delays any radio it's hooked up to, directly?

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 15, 2007 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's right

You take a radio, plug it into DelayPlay, then feed the output from DelayPlay into your speakers.  Has nothing to do with TV at all.  It looks like you are able to tweak the timing of the DelayPlay output for anything up to a 16 second delay.  They claim you can be pretty precise in setting your delay; we'll see.

Incidentally, once again today, FSN HD is only about 1 second behind radio, whereas the regular FSN channel is more like 5 seconds behind.

by Soaker on Apr 15, 2007 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

refresh me, what's wrong with ellis?
AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 15, 2007 1:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Sigh. No, it's

"Sorry, silly sap sucks." You would be the silly sap.

Ellis scratched; Crosby in. Wheeeeee.

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 15, 2007 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

What a Mendoza lineup!

4 guys under .200! Including our leadoff guy! C'mon, give Rich a chance to win at least...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:06 PM PDT reply actions  

OK.
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 15, 2007 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

By being Buddy Groom?

He's currently facing Mariano Rivera.

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 15, 2007 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dedication

After trying sell a vehicle for 7 months....numerous adds local paper, nickle papers, community websites, parking it for-sale lots....I get my first call on it right before the game.  "can I see it today?"   No, how bout tomorrow.

AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 15, 2007 1:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Fine, I'll come tomorrow

But $49.99 is still my best offer until you glue the steering wheel back on.

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 15, 2007 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was expecting a response of

"In 3 months I won't need a car".  So disappointed.

Jeff of Lookout Landing: "Crosby turns routine play. The Mariners didn't plan on this unforeseen turn of events."

by DMOAS on Apr 15, 2007 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

well his liscense is probably

still limited to, to and from work only.

AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 15, 2007 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

What license?
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 15, 2007 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm surprised...

I figured you'd have a lot of takers on that dog sled of yours ;-)

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Apr 15, 2007 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Omigod!

Tiffani threw out the first ball? I KNOW her!

-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 15, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Stewart
Why is he still in the lineup?  At this point I would rather have a right handed hitting Bobby Keilty then him.

I hope he proves me wrong today though.

by Threepwood XX on Apr 15, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

I would always rather have

a RH hitting Kielty batting if possible--that's a legitimate 3-5 hitter. But I think Stewart will come around sooner rather than later. Hang in there with him.

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 15, 2007 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

someone tell me

why Travis Buck is sitting, and why Shannon Stewart is still in the lineup?

Not platooning Buck, eh Geren?

COME ON! BUCK IS CURRENTLY OUR BEST HITTER, AND STEWART IS BATTLING FOR OUR WORST!

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Day game after a 13-inning night game,

veteran lefty makes it a perfect day to sit Buck. Buck is NOT being platooned. He's getting occasional days off, and Geren is--intelligently, IMO--choosing games against tough lefties for those occasional days.

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 15, 2007 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree
We've got major issues with the power of the team--so Garen benches the player (Buck) with the highest slugging percentage on the team.  I'm confused.

by Threepwood XX on Apr 15, 2007 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't know if this was fate or not

but when I signed on and checked AN, there were 42 comments.  Wild.

Any way, I'm actually heading out to Dodger Stadium to see the Jackie Robinson celebration live.  I probably wouldn't have gone if it wasn't for the special evening.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 15, 2007 1:14 PM PDT reply actions  

It wasn't fate:

I have frantically been deleting every comment for a while waiting for you to log on.

My work here is done.

<dies>

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 15, 2007 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

By the way, my stepfather is actually Jackie Robinson's cousin.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 15, 2007 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

As you probably know from watching Ricki Lake,

my stepfather is actually my sister.

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 15, 2007 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tomorrow's an off day

Buck don't need no stinking rest today, he's a young ... buck.

I hear Barry Zito offered to give Kendall bunting lessons.

...so I figured, you know, why not test him.

by BubbaDude on Apr 15, 2007 1:16 PM PDT reply actions  

New Plan.

Hit everything to Jeter.  Saving babies must be getting too taxing for him.

Jeff of Lookout Landing: "Crosby turns routine play. The Mariners didn't plan on this unforeseen turn of events."

by DMOAS on Apr 15, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

2nd and 3rd with no one out?

They have us right where they want us!

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Nope
We have them where we want them because Travis Buck is up nex...crap!

by Threepwood XX on Apr 15, 2007 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

pettite wearing #46?

way to disrespect jackie robinson, douchebag!

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 Apr 15, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG!

FUNDIMENTAL BASEBALL!

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Now let's go down to Travis Buck

for his comments on Johnny Damon's arm. Travis?

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 15, 2007 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmm...

runs in the first inning? Where have I seen this before?

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

haha seriously

why does it sort of scare me?

"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 Apr 15, 2007 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Johnny Damon, postgame:

"I think it was disrespectful of Swisher to run on my arm.  He's young and he'll learn one day."

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Apr 15, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Bob Geren, postgame:

If only we hadn't stopped scoring after the first inning...

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 15, 2007 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you kidding me?

Damon has a cannon for an arm.  He just sort of forgot the gun powder.

Jeff of Lookout Landing: "Crosby turns routine play. The Mariners didn't plan on this unforeseen turn of events."

by DMOAS on Apr 15, 2007 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would like to put in

that Andy Petttite has been one of my favorites for absolutely as long as I have been a baseball fan, and even though I hate the Yanks, he seems to be one of the rare truly classy guys on that team and in the sport in general.

That said, I want Harden to shut the Yanks out and the A's to pile up 7+ runs on Pettitte.

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by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 1:21 PM PDT reply actions  

So far, Pettitte's stuff

looks really ordinary.

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 15, 2007 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't worry...

Bobby is up.

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe if we score 10 in the 1st...

We might have a chance to win in less than 10 innings?

by kapers on Apr 15, 2007 1:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Crosby whiffs,

and the world makes sense again.

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 15, 2007 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gotta remember

you said it yourself, Pettitte's stuff is "ordinary" today. Crosby wouldn't stand a chance vs. that caliber of pitching.

Yep. Warm and fuzzy... that's me.

by grover on Apr 15, 2007 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Way to strike out, Crosby!

(I'm just glad it wasn't a GIDP)

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought Keilty wouldn't be platooning...

with Buck? Kinda fishy...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:23 PM PDT reply actions  

I hope this game doesn't end up like last night.
"He just struck out on ball four. He got Pluto-ed!"

by Kimberly on Apr 15, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

A healthy Crosby

is not exactly the magical elixir we all thought it was going to be. In fact, he's really turning into a drag.

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

by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions  

So far,

Crosby and Stewart are in a drag race.

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 15, 2007 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

We scored 2 in the first

so we'll go hitless the rest of the game, right?

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions  

nah.

Let's not get neg so early.  Plenty of innings for that.

by MobiusKlein on Apr 15, 2007 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Right. Wouldn't want to wear ourselves out.
Jeff of Lookout Landing: "Crosby turns routine play. The Mariners didn't plan on this unforeseen turn of events."

by DMOAS on Apr 15, 2007 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Walker looks absolutly horrid this season

I think I know now why the Padres released him. And it wasn't the salary.

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:25 PM PDT reply actions  

He looks fine

he shouldn't have to face lefties. He's one of our better hitters against rhs.

by mikeA on Apr 15, 2007 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Without Walker,

we're 4-8. Yay, Todd Walker.

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 15, 2007 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think A-Rod will hit 500 HRs

before Piazza, Thomas, and Thome.

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:27 PM PDT reply actions  

HOLY SHIT!

JOSE VIDRO HIT A HOMERUN!

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Is that a highlight?

He's not Kendall is he?

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's half a season for Kendall...

he's getting there...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

On the flip side,

Rich Harden's stuff today? Not ordinary.

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 15, 2007 1:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, me too.
It's almost like winning twice when you beat the Angels." -- Milton Bradley

by Elvez on Apr 15, 2007 1:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Rich Harden is a beast.
"He just struck out on ball four. He got Pluto-ed!"

by Kimberly on Apr 15, 2007 1:30 PM PDT reply actions  

First sign of the apocolypse

Jason Kendall getting a hit, and it leaves the infield.

by MobiusKlein on Apr 15, 2007 1:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's try something new...

Score runs in more than one inning per game.

by kapers on Apr 15, 2007 1:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Forget Matsuzaka...

Iwamura on the Rays is the ROY. He's the next Ichiro...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:35 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't think the current Ichiro

is done using his name yet

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Mendoza twins have hits!

Amazing...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Boooo!

Frak!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Swisher... no.... damnit...

thats Kendall and Stewarts job! And since they were on base... damnit!

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Yup, it's an A's game....

Crosby K's
someone GIDP
AN complains

Oh good, I was worried I had turned on the wrong station....

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 1:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, I'm complaining about that portrayal!
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 15, 2007 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

TB just got 5 hits of Joe Nathan...

lets see the Piranhas come back now...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Man, if we had even an average offense...

we'd be dominating!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions  

That's the good news--

over time, we will probably have an average offense.

Oh hey look--Crosby sucks.

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 15, 2007 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh hey look--

Harden tried to injure himself.

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 15, 2007 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

AN'ER SPOTTED

Anyone see the AN Shirt?

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

HARDEN NO! CROSBY NO!

Harden tries to bare hand a ball, and Crosby makes an error...

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

What an idiot!!!

Season is over...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!

Rich!! Don't reach for the ball!!!!!

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

He's fine!
"He just struck out on ball four. He got Pluto-ed!"

by Kimberly on Apr 15, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

well that was a disaster

off harden's throwing hand, crosby/walker make another error

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 Apr 15, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions  

not an error

it's a hit

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who was last night's official scorer?

Cindi?

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by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously, either Crosby

is suffering from Steve Sax mental disorder or his back is actually affecting his throwing.

Either way he needs to be executed.

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by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

EEEE

This team scares me sometimes.

OK most of the time.

"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 Apr 15, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Your subject line

looks like the Yankees' defense.

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by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol
"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 Apr 15, 2007 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Phew...

Harden got outta that jam without jamming anything...

Strawberry jam anyone?

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions  

No games pitched...

doesn't change the win percentage.

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Halftime update...

Clips down by 19, Warriors up by 18!!!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow! Ichiro having a battle

Pitch 1 - Foul Tip
Pitch 2 - Ball
Pitch 3 - Ball
                Pickoff Attempt 1B
                Pickoff Attempt 1B
Pitch 4 - Ball
Pitch 5 - Foul (Runner Going)
Pitch 6 - Foul (Runner Going)
Pitch 7 - Foul (Runner Going)
                Pickoff Attempt 1B
Pitch 8 - Foul (Runner Going)
Pitch 9 - Foul (Runner Going)
Pitch 10 - Foul (Runner Going)
Pitch 11 - Foul (Runner Going)
Pitch 12 - Foul (Runner Going)
Pitch 13 - In play, no out

Ichiro Suzuki singles on a ground ball to shortstop Michael Young.    Jose Lopez to 2nd.  

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Just as Amazing...
Someone on the A's besides Buck got an extra base hit!!

by Threepwood XX on Apr 15, 2007 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow!

A's have 3 triples already!

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:53 PM PDT reply actions  

haha

I was waiting for someone to say something.

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by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

YaY!
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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

If water is wet...

Sigh.

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by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'd take that

go sonics! go kings!

RIP MAC DRE and BILL KING

by jme on Apr 15, 2007 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mussina and Pavano to the DL...

damn. Meanwhile, Crosby still sucks balls...

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Before or after swinging at them?
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by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll be honest

I just don't like watching Bobby Crosby play baseball.

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 15, 2007 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Crosby, please do something to redeem yourself

You are rising high on my personal Crap List.

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by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

I think we have more XBH

than runs scored. I don't think that is good...

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok, so I've been reserving judgement on BoCro...

And I'm not ready to damn him to the fourth circle yet.
Yet. But man it's tough to hold back just screaming at that foo.

It's almost like winning twice when you beat the Angels." -- Milton Bradley

by Elvez on Apr 15, 2007 1:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Sympathy for the devil

uh, he's just this dude who swings a bat.  No Brutus.  (Or was Brutus in the 7th circle?)

by MobiusKlein on Apr 15, 2007 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

agreed

I am trying not to hate him, but when I saw Chavy on third and Crosby coming up, I knew he'd be stranded....we need better protection behind Chavy than Crosby. I like Ellis there, which is what the original lineup had, but I hope that Crosby never hits behind him again....

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by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go Rich!

DP!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Who is this man?

He couldn't throw a beachball out during ST...
DP!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

the a's need to steal more

just see how well it's been working for opposing teams

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by xbhaskarx on Apr 15, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

strike 'em out throw 'em out

is my FAVORITE play.

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by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Kendall is ok

as long as he throws out 3 guys every game along with a walk-off defensive play once a week.

by mikeA on Apr 15, 2007 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice attempt, Scoot

Tough to get that one.

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by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Tough spot still for Rich...

Go Harden!!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Sit down!

Geez, am I nervous. Let's get some runs.

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by Coach Cleats on Apr 15, 2007 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Rich Harden:

Good at the pitching of baseballs.

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 15, 2007 2:06 PM PDT reply actions  

It hasn't happened too often yet,

but I think A-Rod's hit was a ball Kotsay would have caught. Then again, when you have your third-string CFer in there, beggars can't be choosers!

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by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I love watching Rich Harden pitch.

The ball looks like it's exploding out of his hand.  

by Jennifer on Apr 15, 2007 2:08 PM PDT reply actions  

NICE!!

High octane! Giambi K's! Rich at 58 pitches through 4. Let's score some runs now!!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Scoring runs in the first

and then going dormant for the rest of the game isn't a way to win, boys. Just FYI.

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by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 2:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Small sample si--

Actually, no.

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by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can we score in any freaking inning except

the first?  It's like the starting pitcher suddenly remembers, oh yeah, this is the A's!  I forgot that I can get all these guys out no problem.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 15, 2007 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Runs after first

cost extra. And with three, STILL NO EGGROLL FOR YOU!!!

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by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Get back in the zone Rich!

no more walks!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Rich looks like

he's suddenly having trouble finding the zone.

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by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Possibly my favorite Jackie Robinson story...

how he retired rather than play for the Giants. :)

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by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

pitch count is way high for rich...
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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Only 68 through 5

He's still got a few innings left in him.

by SuperBean on Apr 15, 2007 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay! DP!

at least Cros can do one thing correctly.

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I would give my left arm

for Rich Harden to never be injured again.

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 15, 2007 2:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm saving the right one

For when Nick Swisher starts to ail (...../knocks on wood)

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 15, 2007 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

No Stewart!!1

we need some runs, fool!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Stewart keeps getting horrible swings

on first-strike pitches. That is to say, he'll be ahead 1-0 or 2-0, and will then have a crappy swing to get out.

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 2:21 PM PDT reply actions  

End of 3rd quarter

Clips down by 17, Warriors up by 40!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

don'tblowitkings

don'tblowitkingsdon'tblowitkingsdon'tblowitkings

by mikeA on Apr 15, 2007 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Even my 12 y/o daughters knows the truth

No Lead Is Big Enough for the Kings.

Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on Apr 15, 2007 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ever since the first inning

we've been detirmined to keep Petit's PC down

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 2:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Dang!

Didn't we just see this absurdity the last week?

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:23 PM PDT reply actions  

UGH

Our offense is SO frustrating.

Can we PLEASE score at least one more run sometime this game?

Sorry, Harden. Gotta keep shutting them out if you want to win the game. At least you got 2 runs in the 1st!

"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 Apr 15, 2007 2:24 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon Rich!

trouble is brewing...

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:29 PM PDT reply actions  

omgomgomgomg
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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Dammit!

Frak Crosby! He's gonna lose us 20 games this year!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions  

It's like Crosby's

trying to make us hate him.

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 15, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Let me guess...

should have been a DP ball to end the inning?

Yep. Warm and fuzzy... that's me.

by grover on Apr 15, 2007 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

damn buttons, I was saying I feel Walker should

have easily scooped it, Crosby bounced the throw, but that is what a 1st baseman is paid for.

by theblackpearl on Apr 15, 2007 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Except Walker isn't much of a 1B

Did Crosby have time on the throw or did he have to ruch to avoid getting taken out? If he had time and bounced it...

Yep. Warm and fuzzy... that's me.

by grover on Apr 15, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh c'mon.
"He just struck out on ball four. He got Pluto-ed!"

by Kimberly on Apr 15, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I was about to post

that it's awesome that Harden is getting DPs to help him out... but then Croz throws that one in the dirt.

Come on Harden, you got this.

"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 Apr 15, 2007 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Unfortunately, if A-Rod just gets the ball..

in the air, its going out during the daytime...

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:34 PM PDT reply actions  

It's amazing how good the A's pitching has been

considering the most important defensive player other than the catcher has been awful so far

by orangeman on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG!!!

Holy wow!!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

WHOOOHOOOO!!!
"He just struck out on ball four. He got Pluto-ed!"

by Kimberly on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Walker

Shoulda been able to scoop it... not a great throw, but it hit him in the mitt.

by shmik on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Walker

He has not impressed with the glove.  He'll be dropped as soon as DJ is healthy.  DJ makes that play.

by Colorado Fan on Apr 15, 2007 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

you're right

I should have said the infield defense as a whole. SS and 1B are bringing the others down

by orangeman on Apr 15, 2007 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh my!

That was darned close.

by danmerqury on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Well I wouldn't CHOOSE that as a way to get ....

...out of an inning.

But I'll take it!

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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Hahahah

lends new meaning to the term "effective wildness"

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by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Holy shit

Got to love AROD waving him in on that play.

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 15, 2007 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW!!!

That was crazy. What a close play!!

Glad Harden covers the plate better than Kennedy! haha!

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by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Except for Crosby.
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by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

In retrospect...

the A's really should have broken the bank open on Tejada. Crosby is not even close to a manageable replacement...

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Literally, haven't about

5 of Crosby's last 7-8 throws been bad? It's getting ridiculous.

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by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions  

He made a good toss

to the umpire after catching ARod popup last night.

by mikeA on Apr 15, 2007 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I said to get rid of the chump alogn time ago

and got screamed at by some people.

The guy just doesn;t have it. Maybehe will one day, but not anytime soo nand it's going to kill our team.

Will someone hear my cries to cut our losses with this guy and move on.

"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Apr 15, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

we are REALLY impatient

do they realize that the Yankees, like us, have no bullpen atm?

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 2:38 PM PDT reply actions  

No, we have Duke and Calero, plus Kennedy

The Yankees have nothing beyond Rivera for one inning.

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by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

7 min left in the 4th quarter..

Kings have imploded, only up by 11. Warriors have already won.

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Tied with the Clips for the last playoff spot...

Clips have the tie breaker, 2 games left after today...

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

My son found his Rich Harden card...

we have him propped up like an idol for worship.  Prayer request line is open.

by kapers on Apr 15, 2007 2:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Crosby

do something good.

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by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

He needs a HR right now!!!
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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavy steals, in scoring position

All this means is that Crosby can't GIDP.

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by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Plat at plate!

Could someone please describe what happened for us Gameday scrubs? Thanks.

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by capper3 on Apr 15, 2007 2:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Attaboy Bobby

Keep up the suck. The more you keep up the suck, the faster we can get a new shortstop.

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 15, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Play at plate.
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by capper3 on Apr 15, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Crosby is worthless right now.

WTF?

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by Coach Cleats on Apr 15, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

It's early, it's early, it's early

[Crosbysucks]

It's early, it's early, it's early.

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by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Close to becoming a minor league player

Can't hit, having troubles fielding and throwing...what is up with this guy?

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by Coach Cleats on Apr 15, 2007 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, yes I would

At least they hit for power.

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 15, 2007 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or this one

AVG .237 | HR 1 | RBI 6 | OBP .463 | SLG .368

by theblackpearl on Apr 15, 2007 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Speaking of Walker

When is the Worcestershire sauce arriving so we can re-animate Milton Bradley?

by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Play at plate...

Harden airmailed pitch to the screen, Kendall got a perfect carom of the backstop, threw to Harden and Doug M. tagged out at the plate.

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks....

did harden have to block the plate or was it a sweeping tag?

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by capper3 on Apr 15, 2007 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

No idear, prolly just a tag.

Plenty of time.

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

did anyone hear anything on Bradley and ellis?

I read they might play today but obviously they aren't.

Any news?

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by Vegas A's Fan on Apr 15, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Bradley is dead...

no, ellis has a bruise still since being HBP. Bradley is still sore, may play on Tue.

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

If we could put up a 5-spot in the 1st ..

.. it would help our chances .. since the baseball gods hath decreed we only get to score in the 1st ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 2:46 PM PDT reply actions  

this is easily the worst offense I have ever seen

The A's cannot go through the whole season with this offense.

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by larrysgurl on Apr 15, 2007 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

FUDGE!!!

Its over!!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

larry davis, stay away from rich harden
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 Apr 15, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Aieee!

Don't let Larry David near him!!!

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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 15, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

er....Larry DAVIS

Tho' I'd avoid Larry David, too.

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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 15, 2007 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh no

Oh lord no.

No no no no no.

Jesus.

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 15, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

*pukes*
It's almost like winning twice when you beat the Angels." -- Milton Bradley

by Elvez on Apr 15, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

ITs this goddamn offense...

at least give rich some time on the bench!!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Take no chances

Get him out of there.

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by Coach Cleats on Apr 15, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

no kidding

it's still early in the season. take him out, let the bullpen keep it for him.

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think Harden

just wants LaDa to get some exercise.

Jeff of Lookout Landing: "Crosby turns routine play. The Mariners didn't plan on this unforeseen turn of events."

by DMOAS on Apr 15, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh oh...

Rich is not looking good. A-Rod 2B, no outs. Crap! Larry Davis is back. NO!!!!

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by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

he's done for the season
"Every time he's in that position, he gets a hit." ~Justin Duchscherer

by scutaroknowstheway on Apr 15, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

don'tpanic

don'tpanic
don'tpanic
don'tpanic

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by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Harden...

were they looking at his arm or was it something else?

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by capper3 on Apr 15, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Very pleased to see Jackie Robinson...

...let Swisher throw that ball in.

Jackie doesn't have the arm he used to...

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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 15, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Good job, Rich.
"He just struck out on ball four. He got Pluto-ed!"

by Kimberly on Apr 15, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Kennedy in...

Harden possibly hurt...

Good feelings gone...

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by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

What's the over/under

on days until Rich is on the DL?

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 15, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh, Jesus

He's out.

Please, please, please just be precautionary.

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by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

King Richard

of the Harden touch, just touched himself.

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by DMOAS on Apr 15, 2007 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe just buying time

Geren maybe brought Larry Davis out there with him just to allow Kennedy the extra warm up pitches.

If a pitcher is replaced due to injury, the reliever gets unlimited warm-ups.

by NP15 on Apr 15, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Only the A's would be so utterly incompetent

as to let Rich Harden continue pitching just because he probably said, "I'm fine." How dumb can an organization be?

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by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Huh?

Are you saying Harden got visited and was left on the mound? And then needed another visit?

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by grover on Apr 15, 2007 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions