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Open Thread: Game 17 - A's at Texas

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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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Go go Kennedy!

.. and we made monkeyball eat some crow with our 'O' yesterday!  :)

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions  

i think you mean "crowe"
... that Hall of Fame is a piss stain. Your museum. Urine in wine. We're not coming. We're not your monkeys and so what? ~ the Sex Pistols @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

FSNBA!!
I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 5:00 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by OAKobsession on Apr 21, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Cameron: Show Me the Moneyball!
"Nothing says romance like a pile of rocks."

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 21, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions  

you had me at 'trough urinal'
... that Hall of Fame is a piss stain. Your museum. Urine in wine. We're not coming. We're not your monkeys and so what? ~ the Sex Pistols @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow..Buck 5th with Piazza sitting...

Glad Mike is sitting, dude needed a day off BAD.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Apr 21, 2007 5:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Kuipe

has too many weird wrinkles in his forehead

Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on Apr 21, 2007 5:02 PM PDT reply actions  

KIFR is slightly ahead of FSBA today
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Radio delay

appears to be zero on the FM station?

Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on Apr 21, 2007 5:08 PM PDT reply actions  

AM and FM

exactly in synch for me, both about 4-5 seconds ahead of FSNBA.

"Nothing says romance like a pile of rocks."

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 21, 2007 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

... that Hall of Fame is a piss stain. Your museum. Urine in wine. We're not coming. We're not your monkeys and so what? ~ the Sex Pistols @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

if Ellis grew his hair long ...

... would he put it in a bunch of little unicorn tails?

... that Hall of Fame is a piss stain. Your museum. Urine in wine. We're not coming. We're not your monkeys and so what? ~ the Sex Pistols @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

No delay on 106.9!

FM radio vs. FSBA works great.

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Apr 21, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply actions  

What if FSNBA is on delay?

Hmmm?

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aha

I thought he was Adam Loewen. I was pretty confused by the lineup back when I thought it was a lefty.

by mikeA on Apr 21, 2007 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Switch pitcher
Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on Apr 21, 2007 5:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Easy, FSNBA.

We've got one more out, bitches.

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 5:13 PM PDT reply actions  

They play that in the stadium these days.

And whenever they feel like it, too. It weirds me out.

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

by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmm...Swishee singles,
Chavy doubles and Milty HRs, but we don't score. :-(
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 21, 2007 5:17 PM PDT reply actions  

What great weather!
What's it like there in the bay? The radar showed a big front coming in, but it's just been cold and windy all day here in Reno.

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

Raining in Auburn

It's on it's way...

Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on Apr 21, 2007 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cmon JoKe

don't get the Rangers out of their funk!

by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 5:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Eek, some of those were hit hard.
Hopefully the wind doesn't turn out tonight.

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  

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  

JoKe gets em 1-2-3 in the first ..
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:22 PM PDT reply actions  

painting the corners (OK-- going outside the

lines a bit -- but getting outs.)

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

by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well he doesn't wear classes...

...that white out his eyes, so Todbert is out...

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

D'oh!

I mean glasses... ;P

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Toddry?
"...but we're also always open to hearing about other sandwiches if it can make our lunch better." -- Nico, channeling Billy Beane

by iglew on Apr 21, 2007 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Talker

I think we should call him "Gabbo".

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

by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I predict the score will be 7-5

It seems to be the AL score of choice today...

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 5:27 PM PDT reply actions  

35 Pitches for Loe

Considering he had over 20 in the first, we let him off the hook.

by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Aww, walker just a second late
and a fraction under that fastball. It would've gone pretty far with the swing he put on it.

by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Loe Times at Pitch Not High

That's not how the 2nd inning is supposed to go!

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

by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 5:28 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

Does Sammy have the green light?

Yes he does!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:32 PM PDT reply actions  

There goes the perfect game...
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:33 PM PDT reply actions  

He's still got the no hitter...

facing the min...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

GIDP gets us out of it
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

Melheuse sighting!

get a hit!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Ugh, famine offense on the field...
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Is it really a flashback

if it happened last night?

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 5:41 PM PDT reply actions  

hope for a bullpen game because

texas pen is probably more tired than ours ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

Shannon Crosby
Eew.
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 21, 2007 5:42 PM PDT reply actions  

If they mated: one swing of the bat would

somehow be enough to lose an entire game.

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

by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Still facing the min...

but Kennedy needs to throw strikes...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Hmm, out of the basepath?
It was pretty close. He didn't deviate much from his established path...

by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 5:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Laird reminds me of Ned Beatty.
"robots with way too much intelligence, this chick, a healthy Eric Gagne..." ~cutthemullet

by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 5:48 PM PDT reply actions  

and JFK just made him squeal.
"robots with way too much intelligence, this chick, a healthy Eric Gagne..." ~cutthemullet

by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

A's vs Rangers commercial

just showed Swisher hitting a homerun vs Tampa Bay @ Tampa Bay...

by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 5:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Kennedy has no hi--
nah, he has spring training stuff tonight, but still, nice going. I thought Swisher missed the tag, but...hey, I'll take it.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 21, 2007 5:50 PM PDT reply actions  

{i think} UMP ruled runner out of the baseline
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

And SuSlu

looks a little 4/20 in her commercial?

Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on Apr 21, 2007 5:51 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Bad running chavvy...
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Umm, Rangers, gotta get THREE outs
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by OAKobsession on Apr 21, 2007 5:55 PM PDT reply actions  

If Chavez actually RUNS

he is safe due to the bad throw...

by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

The FSNBA Orchestra...

...jumped the gun.

NOW the inning is over.

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh great the rare...

throw em out, strike em out play.

Only with the Oakland A's...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

well that sucked

Also, I was apparently wrong about the stupid FSN music with 2 outs thing, too.

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

by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 5:56 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

KIFR radio is slightly AHEAD of the FSN video
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Memo to Chavy:
Option 1: Keep going to second.

Option 2: Go back to first while the throw is going to second.

Option 294: Get in a rundown.

Grrr...

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 21, 2007 5:57 PM PDT reply actions  

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 21, 2007 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

hit and run, worked
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Washington Re: gold glove:
"If there were crying in baseball I would've cried, but since there isn't crying in baseball I had to accept it."

We still love ya, Wash.

by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 6:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah...

the A's are gonna get shutout.

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

Keep the faith, AN'ers

Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on Apr 21, 2007 6:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Catch-22.

I love sending 832 players to the plate in one inning. Downside: It screws up the pre-numbered scorecards.

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

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.

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

by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blalock will prolly homer here...
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

nope! he popped out!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I cursed him... yes!
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

too many first pitch balls...
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Well that could have REALLY sucked.

Instead, it just sucked.

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Out of the Inning!

67 Pitches through 4 for JoKe. Thats about 17 pitches per inning.

by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 6:09 PM PDT reply actions  

bullpen is rested, so .. we have hope
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

The A's hate sinkerballers...

Even Buck can't handle it...

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 21, 2007 6:11 PM PDT reply actions  

In technical terms...

...a brainfart.

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 6:23 PM PDT reply actions  

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.

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

by ak_A on Apr 21, 2007 6:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Is the fact that Kennedy can't read normal signs
Troubling at all? Isn't eyesight kind of important for pitchers?

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  

It's pretty dark at the stadium tonight

Don't worry about it.

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

by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

How it took 8 pitches to Hairston for a ball

I will NEVER EVER UNDERSTAND.  

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

by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 6:27 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

JoKe: the master of the 10 strike strikeout
"robots with way too much intelligence, this chick, a healthy Eric Gagne..." ~cutthemullet

by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 6:28 PM PDT reply actions  

got out of the inning!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Line for Kennnedy

5 IP, 90 Pitches, 3 Hits, 3 Walks, 1 Run.

by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Someone must've sold their 1st born to the Lord

of Darkness for us to be down by 1 run in this game.  

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

by LAXile on Apr 21, 2007 6:30 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

I don't mean to complain too much

but this umpire is being pretty generous to Mr. Loe.

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

by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

Dumbass.
I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 6:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe if he had made a "football move"
Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rules say

you have to have full control of the ball, and be able to take it out of your glove and show it to the ump.

by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope

It's not a catch until you take the ball out of the glove with the other hand.

In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles

by andeux on Apr 21, 2007 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow

Caught a break there.
Even I would have called for a bunt.

In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles

by andeux on Apr 21, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

GIDP gods love us tonight.
All in all, a nice sacrifice in that situation.

by RenoTy on Apr 21, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

And Loe is gone.

Attack! Attack! Attack!

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 21, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Cmon Swish! Hit one deep!

preverably deep enough that the runner can score from 3rd...

by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Walk! Bases Loaded for Chavez

Invisible Pink Unicorn on 3rd
Invisible Bench Warmer on 2nd
Invisible Hair Cut on 1st

by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 6:43 PM PDT reply actions  

fuck!!!

If that isn't just typical...

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

by hunter on Apr 21, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

And the count is now even.
Huh. I always thought that baseball's version of a home run is the motherf---ing home run itself. -FJM

by oblique on Apr 21, 2007 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

looked like bradley asked the ump

if that was a strike ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 21, 2007 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you fucking kidding me?
We all think we're much smarter than we really are...- Huston Street

by iloveoakland on Apr 21, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

A's forgot how to hit again

I think all that 16 run game did was zap about 5 games worth of runs.

by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

2nd and 3rd, 1 out...

and the "heart" of the order does what?

BB, K, K

by Zonis on Apr 21, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

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.)

... that Hall of Fame is a piss stain. Your museum. Urine in wine. We're not coming. We're not your monkeys and so what? ~ the Sex Pistols @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Tee hee
"Nothing says romance like a pile of rocks."

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 21, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why the cap on swearing?
Huston Street is my hero.

by EastBayA on Apr 21, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

just a gentle reminder, not an ultimatum
... that Hall of Fame is a piss stain. Your museum. Urine in wine. We're not coming. We're not your monkeys and so what? ~ the Sex Pistols @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

new thread mojo!

New thread up. Let's see if that gets the offense going.

The, uh, A's offense, that is.

... that Hall of Fame is a piss stain. Your museum. Urine in wine. We're not coming. We're not your monkeys and so what? ~ the Sex Pistols @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 21, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Like so

"Nothing says romance like a pile of rocks."

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 21, 2007 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

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?

I'm just employee No. 82

by Jennifer on Apr 21, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

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