Open Thread: Game 17 - A's at Texas
The A's are clearly falling short on one significant metric right now.
Their lag time for busting out of an offensive slump and opening up a can of whupass after my declaring their offense dead for the season is a pathetic 6 full days.
Either the A's need to improve on this lag time, or I need to be posting daily diaries slagging on Shannon Stewart and Jason Kendall.
Because, clearly, last night's success was a direct result of my admonitions last weekend.
Tonight's sacrificial victim run up the slopes of Waponi Wu by Ron Washington will be Kameron Loe. About whom I could say anything. He is, after all, almost famous. And he gives up a lot of singles.
For the A's, Joe Kennedy returns to a starting role.
Lineup notes: Geren continues to demonstrate a remarkably unMachalike flexibility with his lineup, willing to both go with the hot hand (Buck, moving asymptotically up to 5th tonight) and bench the cold hand (Piazza sits in favor of Walker) and (gasp!) start Melhuse!
Tonight's lineups:
A's
Stewart LF
Swisher 1B
Chavez 3B
Bradley CF
Buck RF
Crosby SS
Walker DH
Ellis 2B
Melhuse C
Texas
Hairston CF
Kinsler 2B
Young SS
Teixeira 1B
Sosa DH
Blalock 3B
Cruz RF
Kata LF
Laird C
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209 comments
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Go go Kennedy!
.. and we made monkeyball eat some crow with our 'O' yesterday! :)
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i think you mean "crowe"
by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting lineup
by OAKobsession on Apr 21, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cameron: Show Me the Moneyball!
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 21, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you had me at 'trough urinal'
by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow..Buck 5th with Piazza sitting...
Glad Mike is sitting, dude needed a day off BAD.
by OaktownPower on Apr 21, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kuipe
has too many weird wrinkles in his forehead
by LawDaddy on Apr 21, 2007 5:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KIFR is slightly ahead of FSBA today
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Radio delay
appears to be zero on the FM station?
by LawDaddy on Apr 21, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AM and FM
exactly in synch for me, both about 4-5 seconds ahead of FSNBA.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 21, 2007 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what about the signal in your molars?
I find that if I sit in an orgone box, I actually get a negative delay of 4-5 seconds.
by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swisher's hair sure is getting long
Time to get it cut?
by louismg on Apr 21, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It has to be a certain length to donate it.
He said it was now long enough. Unless he put it in a bunch of little pony tails... I don't think it is that long.
by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if Ellis grew his hair long ...
... would he put it in a bunch of little unicorn tails?
by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No delay on 106.9!
FM radio vs. FSBA works great.
by louismg on Apr 21, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What if FSNBA is on delay?
Hmmm?
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Easy, FSNBA.
We've got one more out, bitches.
by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They play that in the stadium these days.
And whenever they feel like it, too. It weirds me out.
by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems like the wind will knock those down
tonight.
by theblackpearl on Apr 21, 2007 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmm...Swishee singles,
by Nico on Apr 21, 2007 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What great weather!
by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Raining in Auburn
It's on it's way...
by LawDaddy on Apr 21, 2007 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eek, some of those were hit hard.
Or at least only does so during the good guy's at bats.
by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heart Lache.
by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ok guys, it's an even numbered inning now
time to score early and often like last night
by Ray in Virginia on Apr 21, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
JoKe gets em 1-2-3 in the first ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
painting the corners (OK-- going outside the
lines a bit -- but getting outs.)
by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well he doesn't wear classes...
...that white out his eyes, so Todbert is out...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
D'oh!
I mean glasses... ;P
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I predict the score will be 7-5
It seems to be the AL score of choice today...
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aww, walker just a second late
by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Loe Times at Pitch Not High
That's not how the 2nd inning is supposed to go!
by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi Everyone! Watching on FSSW......
At least it's televised. Just have to mute Ben Grieve's daddy.
GO A's!!!!
by kapers on Apr 21, 2007 5:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Sammy have the green light?
Yes he does!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There goes the perfect game...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's still got the no hitter...
facing the min...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GIDP gets us out of it
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The GIDP Emergency Request Form
Must have slipped the processer an extra 20 to get it done so fast
by Ray in Virginia on Apr 21, 2007 5:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Melheuse sighting!
get a hit!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh, famine offense on the field...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it really a flashback
if it happened last night?
by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is what I feared. Every time the A's score
more than 10, the next game they rarely score.
by theblackpearl on Apr 21, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hope for a bullpen game because
texas pen is probably more tired than ours ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thought this odd
Texas broadcasters announced Bruce Chen was DFA'd today. I actually expected it to be Brandon McCarthy. Chen wasn't much better last night with all those walks, but McCarthy is young and may have had options. Oh well, don't care except they probably brought a fresh arm up from Oklahoma (close) or Frisco (even closer).
by kapers on Apr 21, 2007 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shannon Crosby
by Nico on Apr 21, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If they mated: one swing of the bat would
somehow be enough to lose an entire game.
by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice pickoff
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Still facing the min...
but Kennedy needs to throw strikes...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm, out of the basepath?
by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Laird reminds me of Ned Beatty.
by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and JFK just made him squeal.
by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kennedy has no hi--
by Nico on Apr 21, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
{i think} UMP ruled runner out of the baseline
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And SuSlu
looks a little 4/20 in her commercial?
by LawDaddy on Apr 21, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice hitting Chavy!
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad running chavvy...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Umm, Rangers, gotta get THREE outs
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a broken jaw.
by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ouch
by OAKobsession on Apr 21, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Mychael Urban is
doing the sound for Fox tonight.
by mikeA on Apr 21, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tired act...
by OaklandInvader on Apr 21, 2007 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The FSNBA Orchestra...
...jumped the gun.
NOW the inning is over.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh great the rare...
throw em out, strike em out play.
Only with the Oakland A's...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well that sucked
Also, I was apparently wrong about the stupid FSN music with 2 outs thing, too.
by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's TWICE they've played the music too soon.
This isn't the Oscars.
by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the Broadcast really delayed this much?
I'd seen the replay of Chavez getting picked off and more before I heard it on the broadcast. I knew there was a delay, but I didn't know it was THIS long.
by kapers on Apr 21, 2007 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KIFR radio is slightly AHEAD of the FSN video
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Memo to Chavy:
Option 2: Go back to first while the throw is going to second.
Option 294: Get in a rundown.
Grrr...
by Nico on Apr 21, 2007 5:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Everything working OK with your radio/TV?
by Soaker on Apr 21, 2007 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Nico on Apr 21, 2007 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hit and run, worked
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Washington Re: gold glove:
We still love ya, Wash.
by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Throw strikes!!!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 6:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why didn't the runner on 3rd tag and score?
by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swisher had an angle to throw...
...and it wasn't that deep.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought Swish was tied to the Security Guard.
Get out of the way!
by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 6:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
the A's are gonna get shutout.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to hate Kinsler as much as
Young and Texiera, but not as much as De Rosa last season when he broke up Zito's no hitter WHEN I WAS IN ATTENDANCE!!!
by kapers on Apr 21, 2007 6:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Keep the faith, AN'ers
by LawDaddy on Apr 21, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's me scorecard from last night.
The runs make an 'H' on the paper. H is for "Hunter is a very happy boy!"
by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Catch-22.
I love sending 832 players to the plate in one inning. Downside: It screws up the pre-numbered scorecards.
by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I actually renumbered all the way
to the end of the game after the second. And then I got nervous in the 8th when we sent 9 to the plate. I guess I should do each inning when necessary in case they're so good as to send 10 or more to the plate in 2 different innings...
nah, it'll never happen.
by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blalock will prolly homer here...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nope! he popped out!
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cursed him... yes!
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
too many first pitch balls...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well that could have REALLY sucked.
Instead, it just sucked.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bullpen is rested, so .. we have hope
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's hate sinkerballers...
Even Buck can't handle it...
by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 6:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT WAS THAT?!!??
by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In technical terms...
...a brainfart.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
squeal
by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
okay, back in business
after reconfiguring the AN nerve center/living room into spring/summer. The juxtaposition of the tv is perfect for multi tracking....couch nearby for breaks...it's a hard life.
But....I see mr. kennedy is in a bit of jam but things could be worse.
Angels thumping M's.
by ak_A on Apr 21, 2007 6:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is the fact that Kennedy can't read normal signs
I wonder if there have been any great pitchers over the years that used those alternate signs. Pretty interesting.
by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 6:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's pretty dark at the stadium tonight
Don't worry about it.
by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How it took 8 pitches to Hairston for a ball
I will NEVER EVER UNDERSTAND.
by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good pitfh joke!
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
spelling: pitch
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JoKe: the master of the 10 strike strikeout
by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a one sexy play.
by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
got out of the inning!
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone must've sold their 1st born to the Lord
of Darkness for us to be down by 1 run in this game.
by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Joe gets his 5 innings in.
I'll take it. Let's see if we can shell the TX guy
by Ray in Virginia on Apr 21, 2007 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't mean to complain too much
but this umpire is being pretty generous to Mr. Loe.
by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
complain all you want
bitching about the umpire is a very traditional thing to do.
by Ray in Virginia on Apr 21, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe if he had made a "football move"
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, that was quick.
by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two on, No Outs!
Stewwie! Become AN Hero for us... but re-define it first!
by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Caught a break there.
Even I would have called for a bunt.
by andeux on Apr 21, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GIDP gods love us tonight.
by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Loe is gone.
Attack! Attack! Attack!
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad to see Loe gone
Let's see that dreaded Texas Bullpen!
by Ray in Virginia on Apr 21, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yep
loe had been tough so far - glad to see him gone
by Ray in Virginia on Apr 21, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks Hank
I thought that ball was going to scoot on by the infield. C'mon Swish. CJ Wilson has a tendency to be wild. Let's go.
by Testy1212 on Apr 21, 2007 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Imagine leaving the game with this:
5.1 IP
2 hits
1 BB
5 SO
leading 1-0
Think Washington isn't expecting many runs from his team tonight?
by kapers on Apr 21, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Benoit up in the pen...
by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And the count is now even.
by oblique on Apr 21, 2007 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
looked like bradley asked the ump
if that was a strike ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you fucking kidding me?
by iloveoakland on Apr 21, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
glad to see our offense is back to it's old self
by Vegas A's Fan on Apr 21, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's about how good the middle of the order was
last night, too.
by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
witasick? has geren given up?
by Vegas A's Fan on Apr 21, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We're trying to decide...
...who to cut when DJ comes back. It's Witasick's chance to show that DFAing him is not (or is) the answer.
by Soaker on Apr 21, 2007 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahem
Just a gentle reminder to, while expressing our collective frustration, keep the swearing to a minimum.
(And, Zonis, I know you were saying it in jest way up top, but let's keep a lid on the "G-M- VR!!!" posts.)
by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tee hee
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 21, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why the cap on swearing?
by EastBayA on Apr 21, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just a gentle reminder, not an ultimatum
by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do we have any other Colorado players...
by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
new thread mojo!
New thread up. Let's see if that gets the offense going.
The, uh, A's offense, that is.
by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Like so

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 21, 2007 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy question:
Does anyone remember the start times for the 4/8/07 Sunday day game against LAA or the 4/15/07 Sunday day game against New York?
I think they were both 12:35 pacific. Can anyone confirm this?
by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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