Open Thread: Game 13 - A's vs. Yankees
by baseballgirl on Apr 15, 2007 11:39 AM PDT
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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.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 11:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that is nice to know
I hope that you are right
by 3Chavy3 on Apr 15, 2007 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Coach Cleats on Apr 15, 2007 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 12:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Huddy pitched well today
That makes me happy. I'll always consider him an Athletic.
by rebus on Apr 15, 2007 12:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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. :)
by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
also Mussina and Pavano --> DL
.. so we ain't the only ones with injury probs ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now they're at the
Wang place at the Wang time.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Dave Stewart
(Wang gender anyway)
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
save it for the game guys.
by rebus on Apr 15, 2007 12:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why? Whenever I get tired,
can't Embree take over for 2-3 innings?
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
B.J. Ryan --> DL also ..
.. for toronto ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also: Geren said JoKe will go to the pen today
.. in case we need him, Kennedy in the pen ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's good
we've used a lot of relievers in the past few days....
by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate it when people call him Joke...
It's so disrespectful.
by IM4Oakgal on Apr 15, 2007 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should MaEl someone a letter about it
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 12:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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).
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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!
by BubbaDude on Apr 15, 2007 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by grover on Apr 15, 2007 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Birthday Milton!
Born April 15, 1978 in Harbor City, CA
by slobberknocker on Apr 15, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
refresh me, what's wrong with ellis?
by ak_A on Apr 15, 2007 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
try some fucking alliteration next time
by mikeA on Apr 15, 2007 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh. No, it's
"Sorry, silly sap sucks." You would be the silly sap.
Ellis scratched; Crosby in. Wheeeeee.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a Mendoza lineup!
4 guys under .200! Including our leadoff guy! C'mon, give Rich a chance to win at least...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
By being Buddy Groom?
He's currently facing Mariano Rivera.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by ak_A on Apr 15, 2007 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fine, I'll come tomorrow
But $49.99 is still my best offer until you glue the steering wheel back on.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was expecting a response of
"In 3 months I won't need a car". So disappointed.
by DMOAS on Apr 15, 2007 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well his liscense is probably
still limited to, to and from work only.
by ak_A on Apr 15, 2007 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What license?
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised...
I figured you'd have a lot of takers on that dog sled of yours ;-)
by OaklandInvader on Apr 15, 2007 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Omigod!
Tiffani threw out the first ball? I KNOW her!
-Cindi.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stewart
I hope he proves me wrong today though.
by Threepwood XX on Apr 15, 2007 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree
by Threepwood XX on Apr 15, 2007 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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>
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
As you probably know from watching Ricki Lake,
my stepfather is actually my sister.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Stewart does not get 2 hits today
then he should be benched
by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by BubbaDude on Apr 15, 2007 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
New Plan.
Hit everything to Jeter. Saving babies must be getting too taxing for him.
by DMOAS on Apr 15, 2007 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Nope
by Threepwood XX on Apr 15, 2007 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pettite wearing #46?
way to disrespect jackie robinson, douchebag!
by xbhaskarx on Apr 15, 2007 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now let's go down to Travis Buck
for his comments on Johnny Damon's arm. Travis?
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...
runs in the first inning? Where have I seen this before?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
haha seriously
why does it sort of scare me?
by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Johnny Damon, postgame:
"I think it was disrespectful of Swisher to run on my arm. He's young and he'll learn one day."
by salb918 on Apr 15, 2007 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bob Geren, postgame:
If only we hadn't stopped scoring after the first inning...
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding me?
Damon has a cannon for an arm. He just sort of forgot the gun powder.
by DMOAS on Apr 15, 2007 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So far, Pettitte's stuff
looks really ordinary.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as we don't get 3 again
we'll be ok.
by mikeA on Apr 15, 2007 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry...
Bobby is up.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Well, we're scoring runs in the first inning.
That means we won't win this game.
by Jennifer on Apr 15, 2007 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby whiffs,
and the world makes sense again.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta remember
you said it yourself, Pettitte's stuff is "ordinary" today. Crosby wouldn't stand a chance vs. that caliber of pitching.
by grover on Apr 15, 2007 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I thought Keilty wouldn't be platooning...
with Buck? Kinda fishy...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hope this game doesn't end up like last night.
by Kimberly on Apr 15, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go Sacto!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Right. Wouldn't want to wear ourselves out.
by DMOAS on Apr 15, 2007 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Without Walker,
we're 4-8. Yay, Todd Walker.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think A-Rod will hit 500 HRs
before Piazza, Thomas, and Thome.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that a highlight?
He's not Kendall is he?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vidro, last I checked, was on pace
by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's half a season for Kendall...
he's getting there...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the flip side,
Rich Harden's stuff today? Not ordinary.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, me too.
by Elvez on Apr 15, 2007 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rich Harden is a beast.
by Kimberly on Apr 15, 2007 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Forget Matsuzaka...
Iwamura on the Rays is the ROY. He's the next Ichiro...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think the current Ichiro
is done using his name yet
by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mendoza twins have hits!
Amazing...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DP in order!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Boooo!
Frak!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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....
by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 1:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I'm complaining about that portrayal!
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TB just got 5 hits of Joe Nathan...
lets see the Piranhas come back now...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, if we had even an average offense...
we'd be dominating!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the good news--
over time, we will probably have an average offense.
Oh hey look--Crosby sucks.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh hey look--
Harden tried to injure himself.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could control Pacman during the break
by Steve on Apr 15, 2007 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
What an idiot!!!
Season is over...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Noooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!
Rich!! Don't reach for the ball!!!!!
by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's fine!
by Kimberly on Apr 15, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well that was a disaster
off harden's throwing hand, crosby/walker make another error
by xbhaskarx on Apr 15, 2007 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not an error
it's a hit
by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who was last night's official scorer?
Cindi?
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
EEEE
This team scares me sometimes.
OK most of the time.
by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Your subject line
looks like the Yankees' defense.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew...
Harden got outta that jam without jamming anything...
Strawberry jam anyone?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No games pitched...
doesn't change the win percentage.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Halftime update...
Clips down by 19, Warriors up by 18!!!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Just as Amazing...
by Threepwood XX on Apr 15, 2007 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Crosby makes an out,
Clippers will lose.
by mikeA on Apr 15, 2007 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what do you mean "if"?
by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YaY!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If water is wet...
Sigh.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'd take that
go sonics! go kings!
by jme on Apr 15, 2007 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mussina and Pavano to the DL...
damn. Meanwhile, Crosby still sucks balls...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Before or after swinging at them?
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be honest
I just don't like watching Bobby Crosby play baseball.
by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby, please do something to redeem yourself
You are rising high on my personal Crap List.
by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we have more XBH
than runs scored. I don't think that is good...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Elvez on Apr 15, 2007 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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....
by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Rich!
DP!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was f'n beautiful!
by OaklandInvader on Apr 15, 2007 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who is this man?
He couldn't throw a beachball out during ST...
DP!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the a's need to steal more
just see how well it's been working for opposing teams
by xbhaskarx on Apr 15, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
strike 'em out throw 'em out
is my FAVORITE play.
by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Nice attempt, Scoot
Tough to get that one.
by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yankees anouncers:
"We get to see Jeter make that play every day."
by mikeA on Apr 15, 2007 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When did they move...
Jeet to second base?
by SuperBean on Apr 15, 2007 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Captain Clutch can play all 9 positions
by Steve on Apr 15, 2007 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees have good imaginations
They see pink elephants every day too!
by MobiusKlein on Apr 15, 2007 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tough spot still for Rich...
Go Harden!!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sit down!
Geez, am I nervous. Let's get some runs.
by Coach Cleats on Apr 15, 2007 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rich Harden:
Good at the pitching of baseballs.
by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
NICE!!
High octane! Giambi K's! Rich at 58 pitches through 4. Let's score some runs now!!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Scoring runs in the first
and then going dormant for the rest of the game isn't a way to win, boys. Just FYI.
by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Small sample si--
Actually, no.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Runs after first
cost extra. And with three, STILL NO EGGROLL FOR YOU!!!
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
but who approves it?
by LawDaddy on Apr 15, 2007 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get back in the zone Rich!
no more walks!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rich looks like
he's suddenly having trouble finding the zone.
by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Possibly my favorite Jackie Robinson story...
how he retired rather than play for the Giants. :)
by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
pitch count is way high for rich...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yay! DP!
at least Cros can do one thing correctly.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I would give my left arm
for Rich Harden to never be injured again.
by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm saving the right one
For when Nick Swisher starts to ail (...../knocks on wood)
by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Stewart!!1
we need some runs, fool!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
End of 3rd quarter
Clips down by 17, Warriors up by 40!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
don'tblowitkings
don'tblowitkingsdon'tblowitkingsdon'tblowitkings
by mikeA on Apr 15, 2007 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even my 12 y/o daughters knows the truth
No Lead Is Big Enough for the Kings.
by LawDaddy on Apr 15, 2007 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Dang!
Didn't we just see this absurdity the last week?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Better to score 2 in first, no more
than to score none at all.
by MobiusKlein on Apr 15, 2007 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'mon Rich!
trouble is brewing...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we are going to need more then 2 runs to win this
game
by Vegas A's Fan on Apr 15, 2007 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
omgomgomgomg
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit!
Frak Crosby! He's gonna lose us 20 games this year!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's like Crosby's
trying to make us hate him.
by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let me guess...
should have been a DP ball to end the inning?
by grover on Apr 15, 2007 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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...
by grover on Apr 15, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh c'mon.
by Kimberly on Apr 15, 2007 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately, if A-Rod just gets the ball..
in the air, its going out during the daytime...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
OMG!!!
Holy wow!!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHOOOHOOOO!!!
by Kimberly on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Cardiac Kids
by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well I wouldn't CHOOSE that as a way to get ....
...out of an inning.
But I'll take it!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahahah
lends new meaning to the term "effective wildness"
by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy shit
Got to love AROD waving him in on that play.
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 15, 2007 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW!!!
That was crazy. What a close play!!
Glad Harden covers the plate better than Kennedy! haha!
by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Except for Crosby.
by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In retrospect...
the A's really should have broken the bank open on Tejada. Crosby is not even close to a manageable replacement...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Literally, haven't about
5 of Crosby's last 7-8 throws been bad? It's getting ridiculous.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by Vegas A's Fan on Apr 15, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
No, we have Duke and Calero, plus Kennedy
The Yankees have nothing beyond Rivera for one inning.
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 min left in the 4th quarter..
Kings have imploded, only up by 11. Warriors have already won.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What is the situation with the Warriors?
I don't follow em
by Zonis on Apr 15, 2007 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tied with the Clips for the last playoff spot...
Clips have the tie breaker, 2 games left after today...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Warriors will be a pain in the Ass for my Mavs
That match up worries me.
by kapers on Apr 15, 2007 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Come on Crosby
do something good.
by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He needs a HR right now!!!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't hold your breath
I'd be happy with a base hit.
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 15, 2007 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chavy steals, in scoring position
All this means is that Crosby can't GIDP.
by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Plat at plate!
Could someone please describe what happened for us Gameday scrubs? Thanks.
by capper3 on Apr 15, 2007 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Attaboy Bobby
Keep up the suck. The more you keep up the suck, the faster we can get a new shortstop.
by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Play at plate.
by capper3 on Apr 15, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby is worthless right now.
WTF?
by Coach Cleats on Apr 15, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's early, it's early, it's early
[Crosbysucks]
It's early, it's early, it's early.
by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Crosby is not a major league starter.
by Pucking Insane on Apr 15, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Close to becoming a minor league player
Can't hit, having troubles fielding and throwing...what is up with this guy?
by Coach Cleats on Apr 15, 2007 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well would you prefer the person with this line
AVG .186 | HR 3 | RBI 7 | OBP .271 | SLG .442
by theblackpearl on Apr 15, 2007 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, yes I would
At least they hit for power.
by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks....
did harden have to block the plate or was it a sweeping tag?
by capper3 on Apr 15, 2007 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No idear, prolly just a tag.
Plenty of time.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
did anyone hear anything on Bradley and ellis?
I read they might play today but obviously they aren't.
Any news?
by Vegas A's Fan on Apr 15, 2007 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bradley is dead...
no, ellis has a bruise still since being HBP. Bradley is still sore, may play on Tue.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 15, 2007 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this is easily the worst offense I have ever seen
The A's cannot go through the whole season with this offense.
by larrysgurl on Apr 15, 2007 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FUDGE!!!
Its over!!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
larry davis, stay away from rich harden
by xbhaskarx on Apr 15, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aieee!
Don't let Larry David near him!!!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 15, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
er....Larry DAVIS
Tho' I'd avoid Larry David, too.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 15, 2007 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh no
Oh lord no.
No no no no no.
Jesus.
by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
*pukes*
by Elvez on Apr 15, 2007 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ITs this goddamn offense...
at least give rich some time on the bench!!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Take no chances
Get him out of there.
by Coach Cleats on Apr 15, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
it's still early in the season. take him out, let the bullpen keep it for him.
by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Harden
just wants LaDa to get some exercise.
by DMOAS on Apr 15, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh...
Rich is not looking good. A-Rod 2B, no outs. Crap! Larry Davis is back. NO!!!!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he's done for the season
by scutaroknowstheway on Apr 15, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
don'tpanic
don'tpanic
don'tpanic
don'tpanic
by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden...
were they looking at his arm or was it something else?
by capper3 on Apr 15, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Very pleased to see Jackie Robinson...
...let Swisher throw that ball in.
Jackie doesn't have the arm he used to...
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 15, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good job, Rich.
by Kimberly on Apr 15, 2007 2:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy in...
Harden possibly hurt...
Good feelings gone...
by Chavinator on Apr 15, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
What?!? Someone say my name???
by LawDaddy on Apr 15, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, Jesus
He's out.
Please, please, please just be precautionary.
by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This day has gotten unimaginably worse.
by salb918 on Apr 15, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa, whoa, whoa.
What just happened?
by danmerqury on Apr 15, 2007 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
King Richard
of the Harden touch, just touched himself.
by DMOAS on Apr 15, 2007 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why god
by since72 on Apr 15, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2 min left in the 4th...
Clips only down by 9. Pray for Sac, pray for Rich!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
sorry folks
but #$%$# the basketball scores. I'm far more concerned with this game...
by gigglingone on Apr 15, 2007 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Clippers are within 7 now too
In a matter of minutes, the sports gods have once again sent me their smite.
by walk off bunt on Apr 15, 2007 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if harden misses a significant amount of time
you are right.
by larrysgurl on Apr 15, 2007 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO TO NEW THREAD
by Nico on Apr 15, 2007 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden didn't look concerned...
as he left the field.
by IM4Oakgal on Apr 15, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this sucks
by pickinmachine on Apr 15, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
just kill me now
by since72 on Apr 15, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy in, Giambi gets a single..
1st and 3rd, no out. Posada up.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 15, 2007 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go Kennedy!!
by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
UGH
I can't watch this. It makes me too sad :(
by drmmerchk on Apr 15, 2007 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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