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Open Thread: Game 16 - A's at Texas

Perhaps this wasn’t what Ron Washington envisioned when he took the job managing the Texas Rangers—a 6-9 start with a no-hitter thrown in and his 1-5 hitters all batting .222 or lower—but I’m sure he’s still having a blast. Tonight, he takes on his former team for the first time, with Brandon McCarthy and his airplane like 7.07 ERA squaring off against the round Joe Blanton. Following their two-game sweep of the Angels, Oakland enters play in first place with a record of 8-7 and a lineup tonight that has Milton Bradley and Mark Ellis ack in baction. Said lineups:

Stewart
Swisher
Chavez
Piazza
Bradley
Buck
Crosby
Kendall
Ellis

Lofton
Catalanotto
Young
Teixeira
Sosa
Blalock
Kinsler
Cruz
Laird

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Go Cupcakes!

go get'em cupcakes ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 4:52 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by LAXile on Apr 20, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions  

!
I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

mlbtv or audio
not coming up on the multimedia selection or anyothers yet for me.
AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

[smiles]

Saw his name there too.

Go crush 'em, Milton, you were born to do it.

by paradox on Apr 20, 2007 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

BBG is employee #81...

Users with ID#'s in the 80's are SO stuck up!

The 90's crowd is much cooler.Btw, I don't think I got a happy b-day wish from either of you, and I'm about to bust some shite up if I don't!

"Okay, now I know who drank the rest of my six-pack of Bitchy McSnarky's Snarkalicious Snarkade..." -Poppy

by McFood on Apr 20, 2007 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's your birthday?

No one told me!

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Any Bay Area TV tonight?

Cupcakes is my favorite underdog pitcher to root for, now that Saarloos is gone to Cinciberia.

"Okay, now I know who drank the rest of my six-pack of Bitchy McSnarky's Snarkalicious Snarkade..." -Poppy

by McFood on Apr 20, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

got it...after going round robin hood's

barn to get it.  lets go joe

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

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions  

the festive like, carnival

music with the pacman game during breaks haunts my brain.

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

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:06 PM PDT reply actions  

These games count?!!?!?!?

Oh, sorry, these aren't the Angels' announcers. I don't have to mock.

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Stew walks - a BB
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

First walk in 56 plate appearances
Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

shannon, ...okay, nice walk
AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Swish gave it a ride ..
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavez flies to right
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

A-rod just hit another homerun

Just STUPID.

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

He's Hot {Ugghh}
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

He is a great BB Player

better him than Bonds with the HR record?

by MobiusKlein on Apr 20, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh I wasn't complaining!

I think A-rod might be the best player ever.

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

i can root for arod as.......

he will obliterate bonds HR record when all is said and done. bonds' record will last a few years only, then will fade to history.

that being said, WTF is arod smoking? yankee fans?

by greendatitiz on Apr 20, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

green jersies...sheez
AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Boston looks like deranged Christmas trees.
Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

just tuned, what is the occassion for them?
AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gawd, with the red sleeves

that may be the worst look on an MLB team I've ever seen.

"Nothing says romance like a pile of rocks."

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 20, 2007 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Way worse

Those 'Stros tops at least has a certain sensibility of the times.  The BoSox today have no such excuse.

"Nothing says romance like a pile of rocks."

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 20, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Same colors as Mexico in the WBC.
"Okay, now I know who drank the rest of my six-pack of Bitchy McSnarky's Snarkalicious Snarkade..." -Poppy

by McFood on Apr 20, 2007 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Finally finds the explanation

Manager Terry Francona and Jason Varitek came up with the idea to wear a remembrance of Virginia Tech on their uniforms. So, on the green uniforms that the Sox are wearing today in memory of Red Auerbach, there is a small "VT" on the sleeve of the green jersey that was approved by MLB.

(From the Boston Globe's Red Sox blog)

by Soaker on Apr 20, 2007 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

celtics colors then...okay and nice touch with v
AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's nice, actually :)
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Was Stewart within 10 feet of that?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:17 PM PDT reply actions  

half ass trying for it.
AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

fosse said only bocro had any chance for that

.. ball ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well YEAH

At a jog, Stewart wouldn't have caught it.

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

dare i say brynes would have got a glove on it.
AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

In my non-expert opinion...

he had a better shot at it than Crosby. It was a long run for them both, though.

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Croz ended up maybe a foot or 2 shy

and Stewart was nowhere near the play.

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought Shannon should've been a little

closer than he ended up being.

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too

It looked a bit like he had broken back on the ball (why, I don't know), and maybe he was playing Lofton way into left-center, but...man, he looked awfully slow going after it.

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

C'Mon cupcakes gotta get Sammy out ..
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice job Joe!
''Certain types of players are born for the dramatic, and Marco Scutaro is one,'' teammate Nick Swisher said.

by fridaynightfan on Apr 20, 2007 5:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Cupcakes is the man
"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Now we're into the part of the lineup that hits

Go, dwarfs.

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Way to K soser, Joe!
"Okay, now I know who drank the rest of my six-pack of Bitchy McSnarky's Snarkalicious Snarkade..." -Poppy

by McFood on Apr 20, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Buck...

is gonna hit his 1st jack this inning

by Spidz34 on Apr 20, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions  

i'd settle for a solid base hit
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Doink!
I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:26 PM PDT reply actions  

The base hit?

Was a doink.

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

A hit is not a doink

A doink is when a quarter drops into a glass of water.

Oakland Athletics do not doink.

by paradox on Apr 20, 2007 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

My sig

is a doink

He's not going to try to kill you, I'm just going to try to doink you. -Rex Hudler

by JediLeroy on Apr 20, 2007 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eric Byrnes, part II?

I DON'T think so.

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:27 PM PDT reply actions  

If was I was Travis Buck...

...I'd sue for the comment, "He plays the field like Byrnes!"

No, HE DOESN'T...and that's GOOD!

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmm...perhaps another glass of wine?
Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

i think the official mouring was 72 hours long
AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL

I was thinking that.

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

for 98percent of AN

the rest hung on for the whole freaking season and then some.

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

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I went to a Diamondbacks game last year

And this Byrnsie fan next to me had an old 22 jersey draped on a seat and kept begging Byrnsie to come back. Silly boy.

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

just noticed on gamechannel: boston-NY tied now
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by LAXile on Apr 20, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Varitek: 2-run homer
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Buck walks {milton was running}
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions  

TX announcers

are saying that Howe is "a trusted, experienced sounding-board" for Wash.

Come to think of it, I think Howe would make an excellent board!

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

2-0 A's now!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

whoa! bunny boy!
AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions  

YEAH BOCRO!

Nice hit, kid!

Took advantage of a BIG pitching mistake!

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions  

i can buy not changing the swing

but changing WHAT to swing at.

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

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's all about the dwarfs
"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

hey even the twins have the piranhas ..
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, it takes about nine or ten guys
"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, Crosby? Really?
"He just struck out on ball four. He got Pluto-ed!"

by Kimberly on Apr 20, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Kendall's Specialty!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Texas & Beanball wars

What are the odds of the Wash-lead Rangers getting into a beanball war with the A's?

(I recall a game last year, Texas vs Angles that devolved quickly, but that does not seem to be Wash's style)

by MobiusKlein on Apr 20, 2007 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

doubt it

Not with Wash there. Even if it IS Wash's game, he has too many friends on the other side to do so.

by Zonis on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

You gotta admire his consistency
"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:34 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by LAXile on Apr 20, 2007 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hahaha
"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

MaEl!
I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

ELLIS!!!!!

NICE HIT!!!!

Still no one out!

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions  

{i think} it may be the guy on the mound

they hit him hard in ST too ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Arlington is always BP
"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

hahahaha

Texas announcers were expecting a bunt... idiots

by Spidz34 on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Behold the glory of Texas pitching!
"robots with way too much intelligence, this chick, a healthy Eric Gagne..." ~cutthemullet

by LAXile on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

In Your face...

People who want Scut at second instead of Ellis.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Over Lofton's head!

Woohoo!

''Certain types of players are born for the dramatic, and Marco Scutaro is one,'' teammate Nick Swisher said.

by fridaynightfan on Apr 20, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

It IS Texas pitching!
"Okay, now I know who drank the rest of my six-pack of Bitchy McSnarky's Snarkalicious Snarkade..." -Poppy

by McFood on Apr 20, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

4-0 A's!

And there is STILL no outs!

by Zonis on Apr 20, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

How we doin' tonight?

HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

See the latest dumbass thing I've done -- camUra

by hunter on Apr 20, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on cave boy
"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Brandon McCarthy is...

a bad pitcher.

You know someone's bad when he makes the A's look like a stacked offensive powerhouse.

by jayefbe on Apr 20, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions  

{to think} the ChiSox fans were upset

... when Kenny Williams traded him ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Incidentally

Danks also started today, and did only a little better (4 runs in 4 2/3 innings)

In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles

by andeux on Apr 20, 2007 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

didn't they also get Masset?
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fire Wash Now!
In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles

by andeux on Apr 20, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

well, this makes me lazy

time for mlbudio and some couch time.

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

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Bye-bye Brandon!

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow...that's the first time we've

ejected a pitchier that early.

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Wash want to win

Not going to let a bad starting pitcher destroy their chances.  Especially as a statement for Texas to not fold vs A's.

by MobiusKlein on Apr 20, 2007 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was hoping Swisher was gonna...

get a good rip in.  He hasn't been looking too good at the plate and I was thinking an at bat against McCarthy could changed things around for him.

by jayefbe on Apr 20, 2007 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Pretty nice head of hair on Swish"
Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

i still think the rangers will win the AL west

because they have ron washington and we don't.

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 20, 2007 5:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Arod homers again tonight
AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavy, don't swing

if its a ball.

In fact, don't swing.

by Zonis on Apr 20, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions  

a-rod hits another home run

that's two today.  
coco crisp tried to do a t-long and fell over the fence!

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 20, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions  

weak ground out...

but it isn't a GIDP and a run scores!

by Zonis on Apr 20, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

another run - WTG chavy
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Whee!

Five runs! It's like Christmas!

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

givin Cupcakes some runs!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Piazza must have faced Chen before
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Yahoo's boxscore/gametracker stuck

I think it's confused by the A's knocking a pitcher out so early.

In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles

by andeux on Apr 20, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap

That's the hardest he's hit a ball for a while.  Nice AB, though.

Loading the bases for Buck!

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions  

walking bradley to face buck?

BIG mistake

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 20, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

For you guys that arn't watching

the announcers just said this....

"The Rangers are not gonna play games with Milton Bradley"

WOW...

by Spidz34 on Apr 20, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

BUCK!!! BUCK!!!!

Atta baby!!!

Last time someone will be walked to face YOU!

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

bases clearing double for buck!
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 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

me too; i mean like in Raising Arizona
"robots with way too much intelligence, this chick, a healthy Eric Gagne..." ~cutthemullet

by LAXile on Apr 20, 2007 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

ditto!
If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on Apr 20, 2007 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are we allowed to do this?

(I'm so p.o.'d that this is blacked out here...)

CAN U HIT? Dfdng Div Chmp seeks offense. Must b rep'ment lvl+ in field (SSs ex'd). Call Billy B @ 510-638-4900.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

go to dewsaw.com

i only got the game on mosaic, but it's something

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

by LAXile on Apr 20, 2007 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

8 runs...

.. I think that's a crooked number..

by NYC A's Fan on Apr 20, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

buck better watch out......

or he might put all of all of our ROY's to shame.

jeez this kid is crazy silly bad ass......

and chen is just silly......

by greendatitiz on Apr 20, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Folks, get your coats.

Hell is freezing over.

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Buck!

That'all do, Rook, that will do

by Ray in Virginia on Apr 20, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice!
"Okay, now I know who drank the rest of my six-pack of Bitchy McSnarky's Snarkalicious Snarkade..." -Poppy

by McFood on Apr 20, 2007 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

offense humming...

8 runs on 5 hits?  3 walks and a HBP.  Sweet.

by stm72 on Apr 20, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

that's some hella efficiency
See the latest dumbass thing I've done -- camUra

by hunter on Apr 20, 2007 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

i am not programed

to sit through these types of games.....not in my nature, i thrive on anxiety

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

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions  

returns to couch, with pillow
AN dharma, where suffering is optional, except with kendall.

by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

inning over

shucks only 8 runs ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn Kendall
"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

"This is not a disparaging comment...

...regarding Bruce Chen...well, I guess it is a disparaging comment regarding Bruce Chen..."

LOL!

CAN U HIT? Dfdng Div Chmp seeks offense. Must b rep'ment lvl+ in field (SSs ex'd). Call Billy B @ 510-638-4900.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I never thought Korach could,

say anything bad about anyone...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

I remember the TX announcers

from an A's blowout in Arlington last year, and they were actually kind of funny.  The color guy ended up talking for a couple of innings about trying to speak Spanish during Winter League seasons.

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, that's the ballgame
"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was just thinking

of the game last year where Barajas hit a grand slam off of Halsey to spark the comeback.

In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles

by andeux on Apr 20, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyone notice A-Rod hit another homer?
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions  

A Who?
"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

A-Rod is white hot...

he's hit 2 bombs today.  2 for 3, 2 big fly's and 4 rbi's.  jeez.

by stm72 on Apr 20, 2007 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I did

My team is playing a team that has him on it in fantasy baseball this week. No wonder I am losing every day against him. Arod is having an amazing April.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 20, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Check out this hilarious...

analysis of the "analysis" of ARod and Jeter from the always excellent FireJoeMorgan.com.

CAN U HIT? Dfdng Div Chmp seeks offense. Must b rep'ment lvl+ in field (SSs ex'd). Call Billy B @ 510-638-4900.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

2? kill tha sox!!!!

or kill the yanks!

that man needs a medal..................

for getting back at the bullshit yankee fans.......

by greendatitiz on Apr 20, 2007 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pretty good pace

I think at this pace A-Rod will finish the season with approximately 130 home runs and 324 runs batted in. Of course, that could change, since the Yankees-Red Sox game isn't over yet.

by SA on Apr 20, 2007 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's blacked out...

...but now I'm rockin' the Tor, the cream and the clear of mlb.tv!

CAN U HIT? Dfdng Div Chmp seeks offense. Must b rep'ment lvl+ in field (SSs ex'd). Call Billy B @ 510-638-4900.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Same here

but I'm using a proxy. F- MLB's stupid black outs.

Free of Elderberry smell since 12:20PM 4/19/07

by DMOAS on Apr 20, 2007 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ugh, this game is gonna be 10-8...

C'mon cupcakes!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 5:57 PM PDT reply actions  

his team scores 8 runs for him and he walks

the first guy.

"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Apr 20, 2007 5:57 PM PDT reply actions  

he sat on the bench a longtime

GIDP got him out of it ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Give him a break, he's cold

And Blalock is their only good hitter.

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's in a state of shock
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

GIDP i like it!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:57 PM PDT reply actions  

best inning of the yr!

I like this lineup! Way to go Oakland! Bob Geren is the man!

by jaacee007 on Apr 20, 2007 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone remember the game last year

where Haren gives up something like 8 against the Blue Jays in the first two or three inning and ends up with the win?

Scary..

by NYC A's Fan on Apr 20, 2007 5:58 PM PDT reply actions  

That was the one with the fight...

between Ted Lilly and John Gibbons.

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

10-pitch bottom of 2nd WTG cupcakes
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

woohoo!

Just tuned in, is the A's offense hitting good pitches or is McCarthy flat out sucking it up?

Either way, woohoo!

by SwisherSweet on Apr 20, 2007 5:59 PM PDT reply actions  

McCarthy is gone, Chen in relief
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice recovery by cupcakes.
"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Apr 20, 2007 6:00 PM PDT reply actions  

3 up, 3 down

Cupcakes for President

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:00 PM PDT reply actions  

One of the best games of the year...

against a division rival, against the former third-base coach, 8 run second inning... and its not on TV!!!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate blackouts.

DAMNIT!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Apr 20, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

But why would you want to watch this

when you could watch the Yanks and Sox?

"I guess more players lick themselves than are ever licked by an opposing team." ~ Connie Mack

by Flyin As on Apr 20, 2007 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

or the Giants! ;-(
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bay Area TV Coverage Rules say ..

.. you gotta be in last place to get coverage .. {g} ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Slow on the Uptake Dept.

I just realized that the "pills" in the mlb.tv 'tween inning PacMan are home plates!

Are the oddly-shaped ghosts supposed to represent now-banned dietary supplements?

CAN U HIT? Dfdng Div Chmp seeks offense. Must b rep'ment lvl+ in field (SSs ex'd). Call Billy B @ 510-638-4900.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Man, I completely missed that!

I'm now convinced that "Berserk" is next, with a baseball as Evil Otto.

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice 'D' Swish!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Seven-pitch inning for Cupcakes!
CAN U HIT? Dfdng Div Chmp seeks offense. Must b rep'ment lvl+ in field (SSs ex'd). Call Billy B @ 510-638-4900.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Woo! Go Swish! Go Cupcakes!
"I guess more players lick themselves than are ever licked by an opposing team." ~ Connie Mack

by Flyin As on Apr 20, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Why are the Red Sox wearing green?

4-20?

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Celebrating another year of Celtic ineptitude?
CAN U HIT? Dfdng Div Chmp seeks offense. Must b rep'ment lvl+ in field (SSs ex'd). Call Billy B @ 510-638-4900.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ummm, I'm just glad the W's have one championship

they have ten!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

One? Try Three!
Two in Philly ('47 and '56) and one in Oakland, er, Golden State ('75).
CAN U HIT? Dfdng Div Chmp seeks offense. Must b rep'ment lvl+ in field (SSs ex'd). Call Billy B @ 510-638-4900.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

WTF?
The inning's over?
I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Mike's in a slump...

when you K twice off of Texas pitching, yer not doing well.

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:14 PM PDT reply actions  

hope he works his way out of it ASAP
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

BUCK!!!
I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

BUCK!

YEAH BABY!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Apr 20, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

T-Buck!!!

First HR!!!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

BUCK!!!!
"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Apr 20, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Double digits!!!!!
"I guess more players lick themselves than are ever licked by an opposing team." ~ Connie Mack

by Flyin As on Apr 20, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Thoughts

Love Seeing Milton Back in uniform, he is such a crusher.

Piazza will adjust.

OMG GO BUCK!!! FIRST HR

by SwisherSweet on Apr 20, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions  

get that ball for him!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

His first homerun

and a lot of us can't see it. Now that sucks.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 20, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

10 runs on six hits?

Who are these guys?

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Buck

awesome

That's what grown men do, This ain't my first rodeo. ...

by OAKobsession on Apr 20, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

5 RBIs!!
I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crosby to RF for the double!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

I love this...

by hans @ Athletics Nation on Apr 20, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

thread

can we use this thread the rest of the year?

That's what grown men do, This ain't my first rodeo. ...

by OAKobsession on Apr 20, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

this thread has blowout mojo !!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

seriously...

this game needs to be televised...forget the yankees game..

by GooooAs on Apr 20, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

and the giants game

forget the yankees game..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bay Area TV Coverage Rules say ..

.. you gotta be in last place to get coverage .. {g} ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Challenge for Kendall

How do you GIDP with two out and a man on second?

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

This is the best game EVER!
Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

It's a good

Wish we could have hit like this against the Angels.  That would have been even more fun.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 20, 2007 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Angels' pitching is not exactly Texas ;-)
Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know I know

but it would be cool to thrash that team for once.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 20, 2007 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wish we could clone Brandon McCarthy

and make the Halos give him 35 starts!

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey babes...

Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on Apr 20, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're too easy...
Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on Apr 20, 2007 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll see your <thud>

and raise you a [swoon].

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

He is a real doll.

Even makes my old heart beat faster hehe.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 20, 2007 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here's your raise

Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on Apr 20, 2007 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why does he have a baseball in his mouth?

Did they increase the degree of difficulty this year?

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

This was taken

in spring training.  Maybe that explains it.

Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on Apr 20, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG!

Can we keep him? PLEEEEEEASE?!

If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on Apr 20, 2007 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm pissed.

I REALLY hate blackouts. I can't believe we missed this stuff.

BUT HEY! T-BUCK WOOOOOOOO!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Apr 20, 2007 6:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Sosa K's
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Rangers announcers are discussing a time...

...in the late '80s when they thought they were one player away from winning the division and made some stupid moves that didn't help.

Isn't that more or less the story of this franchise for most of the last two decades?  They always think they're one bat away. Then they either do nothing, or do something stupid. And somehow they never have pitching.

CAN U HIT? Dfdng Div Chmp seeks offense. Must b rep'ment lvl+ in field (SSs ex'd). Call Billy B @ 510-638-4900.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

couldn't be more true

I have never understood the deals they make.

"I hate the Angels"

by Vegas A's Fan on Apr 20, 2007 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

What is funny about that....

If it is the Ranger announcers then Tom Grieve is talking, and he was the Rangers GM.  He traded away a lot of young talent for quick fixes that didn't pan out.

You can also look at what Jon Hart did to the Indians farm system for the same effect

Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.

by TexasAsfan on Apr 20, 2007 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, when the third out is made on a FC

to get the lead runner, do you call that 1 man left on base or 0?

See the latest dumbass thing I've done -- camUra

by hunter on Apr 20, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I think zero.

That's a guess.

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I changed my mine.

It's one. I was looking in the wrong column on Gameday.

Where are my glasses?

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

AHHHHHH!!!

Where are my pants?

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

My guess is one.

It shouldn't be any different if he throws the lead runner out or throws out the guy at first.

CAN U HIT? Dfdng Div Chmp seeks offense. Must b rep'ment lvl+ in field (SSs ex'd). Call Billy B @ 510-638-4900.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, I kind of think so, too.

Thanks, both of you for assisting.

See the latest dumbass thing I've done -- camUra

by hunter on Apr 20, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy cow, just saw the box...
Go Buck!

Also, I'm glad I dropped McCarthy from my fantasy team.

by RenoTy on Apr 20, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I added Joe Blanton two days ago to mine.

I think I made a good decision. I added him to replace Kelvim Escobar.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 20, 2007 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pelfrey on the other hand, ouch.
Oh well, fantasy's just fantasy, but A's baseball is real!

At least, I think it is. Without any tv I can't be too sure.

by RenoTy on Apr 20, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whenever the A's not on TV you can bet ..

.. the last place Giants are .. it never fails! ;-(

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep, never seems to fail.
Although, it seems there were a few games earlier in the season where the A's were televised in place of the Giants.

As A's fans, we don't care about that, though.

by RenoTy on Apr 20, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

the giants were on FSN plus

because of the basketball and hockey .. but they were still on TV ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Elils singles then Stew walks
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Nick could use a hit...

or he could save it for tmrw...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Chave, Pizza, and Kendall

all need to get hits today

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

2 BBs for Stewart

Wash (on phone in dugout): "Art, this might take a while.  I'm gonna order some Chinese.  You want some Kung Pao chicken?"

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Nick piloting the struggle-bus
Now we have 6 or 7 months to enjoy, to cheer, cry, and scream both in frustration and happiness. ~china bob

by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does Chavvy have a hitting streak on the line?
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

But everybody should get a hit  today.

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

They're saving it for tmrw...

think about Joe K!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Really, better save some

All that running around must be tiring to the old guys.

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are the little Pac-Man ghostie-things

supposed to look like gloves?  And Pac-Man is the ball?

It's much clearer on the 700K feed.

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't know

but whoever's playing sucks.

Free of Elderberry smell since 12:20PM 4/19/07

by DMOAS on Apr 20, 2007 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

"ARod hit two HRs tonight."
"No way!"
"WAY!"

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions  

They are high...

on life.

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

let's hope cupcakes can save the pen

.. give them more rest, we may need them later in this series ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Couldn't Cupcakes afford

to pitch from a wind-up here?

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

by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Blanton is very stingy tonite...

he's a miser!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoop, just as i say that...
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nobody's scored on Little Debbie's best customer

Let's hope it stays that way.

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Little Debbie?

I think he's got a little Pillsbury Doughboy in him.

Free of Elderberry smell since 12:20PM 4/19/07

by DMOAS on Apr 20, 2007 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shucks there goes cupcakes' shutout!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh no

I jinxed him.

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I think we'll see Jay Witasick today...

or DiNardo.

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't wanna see Witasick

Unless we have a 15 run lead.

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

why do the A's keep him on the roster?
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

His Salary.
Free of Elderberry smell since 12:20PM 4/19/07

by DMOAS on Apr 20, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

This must be Little Joe's bad inning.
"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions  

shucks they have scored 2 more
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Uh oh...

Young is alive... Get outta this now Blanton!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

OK...DiNardo Time!
CAN U HIT? Dfdng Div Chmp seeks offense. Must b rep'ment lvl+ in field (SSs ex'd). Call Billy B @ 510-638-4900.

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh man.

:/

FLASHBACKS

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Apr 20, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I swear

Once I saw the big lead we jumped out to, I have been trying SO hard not to think about that.

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

by Chavinator on Apr 20, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tex K's !!!!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Sit down!
I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Two outs Cupcakes

Bear down and throw strikes.

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Alright!
"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Hello everybody!

I hear there was Buckshot tonight... :)

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 20, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Time for that even numbered inning thing

and Cupcakes has six strikeouts.  not bad

by Ray in Virginia on Apr 20, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

It's OK, A's, if you wanna add on now ..
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

NEW THREAD OPEN
The first thread does qualify for the win.
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 20, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

I don't feel comfortable with a seven-run lead.

"...so I figured, you know, why not test him." -- Travis Buck on One-Arm Johnny Damon

by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Mike looks really bad at the plate

right now.

"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Apr 20, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

dammit fosse! can the fantasy talk!

got buck on my watch list.

think i'll have to snap him up, thank goodness it ain't homerism  but the stats that dictate.

by greendatitiz on Apr 20, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

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