Open Thread: Game 16 - A's at Texas
by Nico on Apr 20, 2007 4:49 PM PDT
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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 ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 4:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
::!!!
by LAXile on Apr 20, 2007 4:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
mlbtv or audio
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 4:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
[hugs new high speed internet]
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
<hugs Milton Bradley>
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...gently....
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by McFood on Apr 20, 2007 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's your birthday?
No one told me!
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Birthday!
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any Bay Area TV tonight?
Cupcakes is my favorite underdog pitcher to root for, now that Saarloos is gone to Cinciberia.
by McFood on Apr 20, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi McFood!!!!
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No television.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
got it...after going round robin hood's
barn to get it. lets go joe
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the festive like, carnival
music with the pacman game during breaks haunts my brain.
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
These games count?!!?!?!?
Oh, sorry, these aren't the Angels' announcers. I don't have to mock.
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stew walks - a BB
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
First walk in 56 plate appearances
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
shannon, ...okay, nice walk
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swish gave it a ride ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chavez flies to right
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A-rod just hit another homerun
Just STUPID.
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's Hot {Ugghh}
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Oh I wasn't complaining!
I think A-rod might be the best player ever.
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
green jersies...sheez
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boston looks like deranged Christmas trees.
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just tuned, what is the occassion for them?
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gawd, with the red sleeves
that may be the worst look on an MLB team I've ever seen.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 20, 2007 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
worse than 80's astros?
Or was it the late 70's?
by MobiusKlein on Apr 20, 2007 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way worse
Those 'Stros tops at least has a certain sensibility of the times. The BoSox today have no such excuse.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 20, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same colors as Mexico in the WBC.
by McFood on Apr 20, 2007 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
celtics colors then...okay and nice touch with v
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's nice, actually :)
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate Shannon Stewart.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
crimony
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was Stewart within 10 feet of that?
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
half ass trying for it.
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fosse said only bocro had any chance for that
.. ball ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well YEAH
At a jog, Stewart wouldn't have caught it.
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dare i say brynes would have got a glove on it.
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In my non-expert opinion...
he had a better shot at it than Crosby. It was a long run for them both, though.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See, Fosse already called me a liar.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Croz ended up maybe a foot or 2 shy
and Stewart was nowhere near the play.
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Shannon should've been a little
closer than he ended up being.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice baserunning Kenny!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, that was hot.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice play by Blanton!!!!
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
C'Mon cupcakes gotta get Sammy out ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Got him!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job Joe!
by fridaynightfan on Apr 20, 2007 5:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cupcakes is the man
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now we're into the part of the lineup that hits
Go, dwarfs.
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
base hit bradley!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to K soser, Joe!
by McFood on Apr 20, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck...
is gonna hit his 1st jack this inning
by Spidz34 on Apr 20, 2007 5:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i'd settle for a solid base hit
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The base hit?
Was a doink.
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Eric Byrnes, part II?
I DON'T think so.
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
[spikes remote control]
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm...perhaps another glass of wine?
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think the official mouring was 72 hours long
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I was thinking that.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
for 98percent of AN
the rest hung on for the whole freaking season and then some.
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just noticed on gamechannel: boston-NY tied now
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
who?
by LAXile on Apr 20, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Varitek: 2-run homer
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck walks {milton was running}
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BoCro !!!!!!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2-0 A's now!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
whoa! bunny boy!
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH BOCRO!
Nice hit, kid!
Took advantage of a BIG pitching mistake!
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i can buy not changing the swing
but changing WHAT to swing at.
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all about the dwarfs
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey even the twins have the piranhas ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, it takes about nine or ten guys
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think my man crush is returning
go croz!
by tonyeee on Apr 20, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Crosby? Really?
by Kimberly on Apr 20, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stick that thing out there!
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kendall's Specialty!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah Jason!
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
You gotta admire his consistency
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
creamed spinach?
by LAXile on Apr 20, 2007 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ellis !!!!!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ELLIS!!!!!
NICE HIT!!!!
Still no one out!
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it batting practice or something?
This can't be the A's offense.
by Zonis on Apr 20, 2007 5:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
{i think} it may be the guy on the mound
they hit him hard in ST too ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rangers pitching,
pretty much BP, thank god.
by NYC A's Fan on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Arlington is always BP
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha
Texas announcers were expecting a bunt... idiots
by Spidz34 on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Behold the glory of Texas pitching!
by LAXile on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In Your face...
People who want Scut at second instead of Ellis.
by IM4Oakgal on Apr 20, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Over Lofton's head!
Woohoo!
by fridaynightfan on Apr 20, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stew !!!!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It IS Texas pitching!
by McFood on Apr 20, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I HEART Texas pitching
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How we doin' tonight?
HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!
by hunter on Apr 20, 2007 5:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on cave boy
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, that was quick!
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pitching Change!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i feel bad for wash
but not bad for our athletics
by greendatitiz on Apr 20, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
{to think} the ChiSox fans were upset
... when Kenny Williams traded him ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Incidentally
Danks also started today, and did only a little better (4 runs in 4 2/3 innings)
by andeux on Apr 20, 2007 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't they also get Masset?
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fire Wash Now!
by andeux on Apr 20, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well, this makes me lazy
time for mlbudio and some couch time.
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bye-bye Brandon!
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...that's the first time we've
ejected a pitchier that early.
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
"Pretty nice head of hair on Swish"
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i still think the rangers will win the AL west
because they have ron washington and we don't.
by xbhaskarx on Apr 20, 2007 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Arod homers again tonight
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
a-rod hits another home run
that's two today.
coco crisp tried to do a t-long and fell over the fence!
by xbhaskarx on Apr 20, 2007 5:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
another run - WTG chavy
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whee!
Five runs! It's like Christmas!
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
givin Cupcakes some runs!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Piazza must have faced Chen before
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo's boxscore/gametracker stuck
I think it's confused by the A's knocking a pitcher out so early.
by andeux on Apr 20, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap
That's the hardest he's hit a ball for a while. Nice AB, though.
Loading the bases for Buck!
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
walking bradley to face buck?
BIG mistake
by xbhaskarx on Apr 20, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
But isn't baseball a game
Or did I miss the memo.
by MobiusKlein on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck! Clear the Bases!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That you did!
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BUCK!!! BUCK!!!!
Atta baby!!!
Last time someone will be walked to face YOU!
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eric Byrnes wouldn't do that.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
snicker
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bases clearing double for buck!
by xbhaskarx on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck!!!!!
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to have Travis Buck's babies.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too; i mean like in Raising Arizona
by LAXile on Apr 20, 2007 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we allowed to do this?
(I'm so p.o.'d that this is blacked out here...)
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
go to dewsaw.com
i only got the game on mosaic, but it's something
by LAXile on Apr 20, 2007 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
8 runs...
.. I think that's a crooked number..
by NYC A's Fan on Apr 20, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BoCro Walks ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Folks, get your coats.
Hell is freezing over.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck!
That'all do, Rook, that will do
by Ray in Virginia on Apr 20, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
offense humming...
8 runs on 5 hits? 3 walks and a HBP. Sweet.
by inbillywetrust on Apr 20, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's some hella efficiency
by hunter on Apr 20, 2007 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BoCro with the patience!
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i am not programed
to sit through these types of games.....not in my nature, i thrive on anxiety
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
returns to couch, with pillow
by ak_A on Apr 20, 2007 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel bad for Wash.
But hey, this is Texas. KILL! KILL!
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
inning over
shucks only 8 runs ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn Kendall
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"This is not a disparaging comment...
...regarding Bruce Chen...well, I guess it is a disparaging comment regarding Bruce Chen..."
LOL!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I never thought Korach could,
say anything bad about anyone...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scoring in just one inning
might be enough tonight.
by mikeA on Apr 20, 2007 5:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, that's the ballgame
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking
of the game last year where Barajas hit a grand slam off of Halsey to spark the comeback.
by andeux on Apr 20, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone notice A-Rod hit another homer?
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A-Rod is white hot...
he's hit 2 bombs today. 2 for 3, 2 big fly's and 4 rbi's. jeez.
by inbillywetrust on Apr 20, 2007 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check out this hilarious...
analysis of the "analysis" of ARod and Jeter from the always excellent FireJoeMorgan.com.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
It's blacked out...
...but now I'm rockin' the Tor, the cream and the clear of mlb.tv!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, this game is gonna be 10-8...
C'mon cupcakes!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
his team scores 8 runs for him and he walks
the first guy.
by larrysgurl on Apr 20, 2007 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he sat on the bench a longtime
GIDP got him out of it ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give him a break, he's cold
And Blalock is their only good hitter.
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's in a state of shock
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GIDP i like it!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
That was the one with the fight...
between Ted Lilly and John Gibbons.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does this mean Cupcakes is going to fight Geren?
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or that KC game
#20. 10-0 not enough.
by MobiusKlein on Apr 20, 2007 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
10-pitch bottom of 2nd WTG cupcakes
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 5:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
McCarthy is gone, Chen in relief
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice recovery by cupcakes.
by larrysgurl on Apr 20, 2007 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3 up, 3 down
Cupcakes for President
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is BASEBALL!
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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!!!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate blackouts.
DAMNIT!
by Boonee on Apr 20, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But why would you want to watch this
when you could watch the Yanks and Sox?
by Flyin As on Apr 20, 2007 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or the Giants! ;-(
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bay Area TV Coverage Rules say ..
.. you gotta be in last place to get coverage .. {g} ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, I completely missed that!
I'm now convinced that "Berserk" is next, with a baseball as Evil Otto.
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice 'D' Swish!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seven-pitch inning for Cupcakes!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woo! Go Swish! Go Cupcakes!
by Flyin As on Apr 20, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why are the Red Sox wearing green?
4-20?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Celebrating another year of Celtic ineptitude?
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummm, I'm just glad the W's have one championship
they have ten!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One? Try Three!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WTF?
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike's in a slump...
when you K twice off of Texas pitching, yer not doing well.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hope he works his way out of it ASAP
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck homers !!!!!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BUCK!
YEAH BABY!
by Boonee on Apr 20, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
T-Buck!!!
First HR!!!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BUCK!!!!
by larrysgurl on Apr 20, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love my boys.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Double digits!!!!!
by Flyin As on Apr 20, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BUCK!!!!!!!
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Buck!! Buck!! Buck!!
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck hit it off a lefty.
Kielty Who?
by SwisherSweet on Apr 20, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you see that smile?
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
get that ball for him!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
10 runs on six hits?
Who are these guys?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby !!!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, so we can only score in even numbered innings
I'll take it
by Ray in Virginia on Apr 20, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck
awesome
by OAKobsession on Apr 20, 2007 6:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I KNOW!
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby to RF for the double!!
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thread
can we use this thread the rest of the year?
by OAKobsession on Apr 20, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this thread has blowout mojo !!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously...
this game needs to be televised...forget the yankees game..
by GooooAs on Apr 20, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and the giants game
forget the yankees game..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bay Area TV Coverage Rules say ..
.. you gotta be in last place to get coverage .. {g} ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is the greatest thing i have ever seen
by Vegas A's Fan on Apr 20, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Challenge for Kendall
How do you GIDP with two out and a man on second?
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the best game EVER!
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 6:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
The Angels' pitching is not exactly Texas ;-)
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately ;-(
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I wish we could clone Brandon McCarthy
and make the Halos give him 35 starts!
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
<thud>
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're too easy...
by LawDaddy on Apr 20, 2007 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll see your <thud>
and raise you a [swoon].
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Here's your raise
by LawDaddy on Apr 20, 2007 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why does he have a baseball in his mouth?
Did they increase the degree of difficulty this year?
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was taken
in spring training. Maybe that explains it.
by LawDaddy on Apr 20, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm pissed.
I REALLY hate blackouts. I can't believe we missed this stuff.
BUT HEY! T-BUCK WOOOOOOOO!
by Boonee on Apr 20, 2007 6:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sosa K's
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
couldn't be more true
I have never understood the deals they make.
by Vegas A's Fan on Apr 20, 2007 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by TexasAsfan on Apr 20, 2007 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
inning over!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by hunter on Apr 20, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think zero.
That's a guess.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I changed my mine.
It's one. I was looking in the wrong column on Gameday.
Where are my glasses?
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHHH!!!
Where are my pants?
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My guess is one.
It shouldn't be any different if he throws the lead runner out or throws out the guy at first.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I kind of think so, too.
Thanks, both of you for assisting.
by hunter on Apr 20, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy cow, just saw the box...
Also, I'm glad I dropped McCarthy from my fantasy team.
by RenoTy on Apr 20, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Pelfrey on the other hand, ouch.
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 0 recs
Whenever the A's not on TV you can bet ..
.. the last place Giants are .. it never fails! ;-(
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, never seems to fail.
As A's fans, we don't care about that, though.
by RenoTy on Apr 20, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the giants were on FSN plus
because of the basketball and hockey .. but they were still on TV ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Elils singles then Stew walks
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nick could use a hit...
or he could save it for tmrw...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chave, Pizza, and Kendall
all need to get hits today
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?"
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nick piloting the struggle-bus
by baseballgirl on Apr 20, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'll try harder, I promise!!
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Chavvy have a hitting streak on the line?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
But everybody should get a hit today.
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're saving it for tmrw...
think about Joe K!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really, better save some
All that running around must be tiring to the old guys.
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
but whoever's playing sucks.
by DMOAS on Apr 20, 2007 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
"ARod hit two HRs tonight."
"No way!"
"WAY!"
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They're grasping at straws to fill the air time.
by DMOAS on Apr 20, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are high...
on life.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
let's hope cupcakes can save the pen
.. give them more rest, we may need them later in this series ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Couldn't Cupcakes afford
to pitch from a wind-up here?
by Nick on Apr 20, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blanton is very stingy tonite...
he's a miser!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoop, just as i say that...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nobody's scored on Little Debbie's best customer
Let's hope it stays that way.
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Little Debbie?
I think he's got a little Pillsbury Doughboy in him.
by DMOAS on Apr 20, 2007 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shucks there goes cupcakes' shutout!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh no
I jinxed him.
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think we'll see Jay Witasick today...
or DiNardo.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't wanna see Witasick
Unless we have a 15 run lead.
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why do the A's keep him on the roster?
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His Salary.
by DMOAS on Apr 20, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This must be Little Joe's bad inning.
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
shucks they have scored 2 more
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Uh oh...
Young is alive... Get outta this now Blanton!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 20, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK...DiNardo Time!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh man.
:/
FLASHBACKS
by Boonee on Apr 20, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I swear
Once I saw the big lead we jumped out to, I have been trying SO hard not to think about that.
by Chavinator on Apr 20, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Tex K's !!!!
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Two outs Cupcakes
Bear down and throw strikes.
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright!
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hello everybody!
I hear there was Buckshot tonight... :)
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 20, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was glorious.
by Jennifer on Apr 20, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
It's OK, A's, if you wanna add on now ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 20, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NEW THREAD OPEN
by Nico on Apr 20, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
I don't feel comfortable with a seven-run lead.
by BubbaDude on Apr 20, 2007 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike looks really bad at the plate
right now.
by larrysgurl on Apr 20, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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