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Open Thread: Game 2 - A's at Seattle (cont.)

Poochini-butt_in_box_2_tiny by Nico on in News Comment 286 comments

The A's need to get their hitting shoes on, because a blip in the pitching and fielding has extended Seattle's lead to 4-1 after 5 innings.

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One is better than none...
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Apr 3, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

New thread mojo!

Home run Bradley! That ball was a shot!

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by louismg on Apr 3, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

at least milton brought his game to seattle

now if stewart and our dh would start hitting

by Rx31 on Apr 3, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Milton. Bradley.

Our Gamer is better then their Gamer...

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Must be the new thread.
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Apr 3, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"This could be trouble....

...because it is -- a home run!"

That's a home run call?  By a guy who gets paid to do that?

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great minds apparently...

...think alike.

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"This could be trouble...

...because it is!"

What a lame HR call from the M's booth.

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We're already doing this in Game #2?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe Piazza and Bradley

Can make up the Pert Plus dance.

UC Davis Athletics KDVS 90.3FM www.kdvs.org/streams.cfm

by Hit4TheCycle on Apr 3, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Back to back!

please!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 3, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

MILTON!!

LOVE YOU BABY!!!!

Good new thread mojo, Nico!

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 3, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

where should he be batting then?

if he ever starts having good at bats, which is a long shot, he would be our best slugger

by Rx31 on Apr 3, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So far in '07

One run scored per new thread....

What's that calculate to over a 162 game season???

by WannaBeGM on Apr 3, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not enough
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Apr 3, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just means we have to fill...
My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...the threads...
My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...with...
My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...extra posts!
My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you want to go over 162 games...

we'll have 2 people batting over .200, and one will be a rookie.

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

how was that a strike?!
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 3, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The lower the pitch

the wider this umps strike zone.

I'm trying to figure out if it's an hourglass or a trapezoid.

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another wretched K3 call
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Brian Runge is not having

a good day behind the plate. Grrrr... We really let Washburn off the hook; he didn't pitch as well as 6 IP, 2 ER, but oh well.

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by Nico on Apr 3, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

of course he didnt

but luckily, he was facing the lack of our offense. for at least the first 15 innings of 2007 pretty much any pitcher could put up 6ip 2er against it.

by Rx31 on Apr 3, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think we had a much better approach yesterday.
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 3, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

maybe

but luckily we get to play 160 more games and im pretty sure that we will score more than 2 runs every 15 innings through most of that. i mean after all, stewart is gonna hit. kendall is gonna hit. mr dh is gonna hit.

by Rx31 on Apr 3, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All-right..Side Retired!

Let's pick up the bats and "Lay the Smacketh Down!!!"

by WannaBeGM on Apr 3, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bradley gives me hope

for the offense. I just wish that other guys would get on base so his hits would count for something more. LETS GO A's!!!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Apr 3, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

All right Swish!

Let's get something going.

by cptranman on Apr 3, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe the pitchers should just roll it up there

I'm pretty sure Runge would call 'em for strikes.

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait?

Why not put Buck in?

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's not a strict platoon

Geren said as much.

This is the kind of situation (with Kotsay) that Macha turned into a communication problem last year.  I think I trust Geren to be clear with Booby and Buck ahead of time about what his plans are for situations like this.

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 ER in 5 IP off Blanton...

Sounds about what the better pitchers who are expected to start for A's have been doing.  Must of been that extra hot dog he had prior to the game...

Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN

by Charlie Brown on Apr 3, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Esteban Loaiza has a bulging disk

in his neck, according to DAvid Forst

Folks, this is serious

by OaklandSi on Apr 3, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

eeeek

that doesn't sound good at all.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Apr 3, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That actually makes a lot of sense

since he's had muscle problems on both sides back there.

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It might have just been starting

last year, and thus not visible on MRI (I'm just guessing, I'm not a professional).  I think everyone chalked it up to his screwed up spring.

And Loaiza did recover and dominate in the middle of the season.

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sunnavabitch

Well, lets trade for Prior/Penny already then!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope that kid was ok...
The crowd looked concerned.

by RenoTy on Apr 3, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Esteban Loiaza...

out with a "buldging disk in the neck..."

Per A's radio.

No timetable as of yet....

by WannaBeGM on Apr 3, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why didn't Swisher tag?!

Sure Guillen had a good arm, but he also had Tommy John!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Guillen's arm

luckily, Ellis, knocks in the run...

by OaklandSi on Apr 3, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guillen has a hose...

Beltre would have been waiting for Swish to get there to apply the tag...

by WannaBeGM on Apr 3, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Because he likes the way

his hair looks when he rounds third on his way to the plate on an RBI single.

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big test for Croz

And I consider that a reasonable result -- good swing, took the ball to RF.

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ellis makes it 4-3

We have a game!

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by louismg on Apr 3, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good job Ellis

He should be leading off

by Khmi on Apr 3, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes! Ellis!

by Fort Knox Yellow on Apr 3, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't

Piazza's DH'ing, and I think Melhuse took off to catch a movie.

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

MAEL!!!!

Good job kid!

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 3, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A HIT WITH RISP!!!!

I have freakin' seen it all!!!!!

Way to go Ellis!!

by WannaBeGM on Apr 3, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So now....

can Jason Kendall hit a homerun here?

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Duke, warming up...

At least, we may not give up any late inning runs.

by Fort Knox Yellow on Apr 3, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn

stick it out there, Kendall.

by mikeA on Apr 3, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall! Wow!

What was that a 370 foot bomb? 4-4 tie.

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by louismg on Apr 3, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES

That's what I'm saying.

by cptranman on Apr 3, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jason Kendall BOMB!!??!?

Are you kidding me?!?!

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 3, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall Bomb = Double

You have to see it graded on a curve.

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by louismg on Apr 3, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What the hell was that?
"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall

3 K's last night, and a booming double tonight.

Maybe he can throw now, too!

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Flyin As on Apr 3, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

KenDouche!

by Fort Knox Yellow on Apr 3, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

home run kendall!!!
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 3, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sort of.

Double and RBI. That's like a home run only not so much.

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by louismg on Apr 3, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's a kendall home run
it left the infield.
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 3, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does this mean that for the rest of the season...

....we'll score at least one more run than we scored in the previous inning?

We'll be the greatest hitting lineup of all time!

My 2007 Prediction: 161-1...and at least the Wild Card!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 3, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's Blanton's run support.

Win goes to The Duke

by Fort Knox Yellow on Apr 3, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NO kidding

Haren's like What the heck?!??!?

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 3, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or perhaps

"Dude, where's my run support?"

"He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 3, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just had the strangest dream...
"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

kendall clearly brushed his teeth

with "the clear" before tonight's game.

"welcome to ME, motherf*^*er!" - tim hudson

by guy incognito on Apr 3, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

God Bless America?

ungh... as if the game wasn't long enough...

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

God Bless America?

Why? Is it Arbor Day or Secretary's Day or something? (bans self)

I want take me out to the ball game!!!

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by louismg on Apr 3, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

aliveeee

we are still alive :)

by GooooAs on Apr 3, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

blanton has pitched a good game

coupld bad pitches, but if he throws like this all year we will be just fine. 0 walks. 7 k's. zito who?

by Rx31 on Apr 3, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton goes out to delay...

and Calero enters the game...

(I'd rather have Duke)

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

<tear>

Quick hook! He has a quick hook!!!

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 3, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So what's the score?

I am watching on GameChannel but I can't tell, it's lying to me!

by Philip Christy on Apr 3, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4-4
"He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 3, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Five A RENT A SPACE...
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 3, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So thinking along with Geren,

either:

a. Duke was up when the A's were trailing 4-2 only in case they took the lead (seems unlikely)

b. Duke didn't feel good warming up, and the A's scrambled to get Calero up and ready

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 3, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he was going to go more than 1 inning

with Duke, but when they tied he will save him for the 8th inning

by theblackpearl on Apr 3, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WWMD?

What would Macha do?

by Khmi on Apr 3, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bring in Dookshire?
In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles

by andeux on Apr 3, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

stand on the top step of the dugout

looking calm to the point of disinterest?

"(Zito) swings like a girl and runs like a woman." -- Dan Haren, January 27, 2007.

by Englishmajor on Apr 3, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon on Kiko!!!
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 3, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Some other suggestions for mlbtv

during commercial breaks:

Galaga
Centipede
Tempest
Sinistar
Asteroids
Moon Lander
Dig Dug

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

or missing cammand
when zito's pitching.
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 3, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kikooooooooooo Calero! Calero!

Kikooooooooo Calero! ! With Vroom!

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DUKE???

Nooooo.....

by Fort Knox Yellow on Apr 3, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Scoring at home...

I give Crosby yet another error. Freakin' Crosby.

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by louismg on Apr 3, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMMIT CROSBY!!!
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 3, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Does anybody know what's up w/

Blanton?  M's announcers think he was taken out for injury.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Apr 3, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No

they sent him out to warm up Kiko in the bullpen.

by mikeA on Apr 3, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kiko needs a big target
"He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 3, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was just getting Calero extra

time in the bullpen.

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why did it take managers so long

to start doing the post-commercial break pithing change?  I don't remember it ever before a couple years ago.

"He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 3, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LaRussa used to do it

He used the extra to pray that Caderet and Plunk would learn how to pitch before he put them in.

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing on FSNBA.
"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will just say this

what if that was Erubiel Durazo?

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know,
But I believe you about Crosby's arm now.

by RenoTy on Apr 3, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where are the haters now?

Oaktown mojo, baby!

"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Apr 3, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jojima

apparently sucks at it

by Fort Knox Yellow on Apr 3, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

<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 3, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't see any

Wasn't opening day yesterday?

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

<smacks Crosby>
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 3, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You broke him!

(6-4 Mariners. I give one of those runs to Crosby)

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by louismg on Apr 3, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's get some Kiko

MOJO!

"Money is not so important but is as important as oxygen.-Zig Ziglar

by fridaynightfan on Apr 3, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Copacalero!
"He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 3, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nick Swisher, doin' it all

Check out Yahoo! Sports and their scoring summary!
This is their actual stuff I lifted via "copy and paste".
Hilarious.  They have the score as "3-1 Oakland" by the way:
===========================================
Top 2nd: Oakland

  • N. Swisher hit sacrifice fly to right, B. Kielty scored

Bot 2nd: Seattle

  • N. Swisher homered to deep right, R. Ibanez scored

Bot 5th: Seattle

  • N. Swisher doubled to right, J. Guillen scored
  • N. Swisher singled to center, Y. Betancourt scored

Top 6th: Oakland

  • N. Swisher homered to deep left

Nick is a force!

"- J. Duchscherer relieved J. Duchscherer" per Yahoo! Sports Box Score

by One won lost won on Apr 3, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now if he would quit batting in runs

for the Mariners and knock them in for the A's

by cptranman on Apr 3, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Crosby one-hands it."

Cut that out!

"I know they say it's like kissing yer sister, but I guess that depends on what kinda sister you got." Rene Lachemann

by Elvez on Apr 3, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Between Mateo and Calero

this game will never end.

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

groan
Bud Selig is the bravest, kindest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

by ak_A on Apr 3, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Betancourt?!

Betancourt?!

"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 3, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was an awful pitch

Bullpens not really covering themselves in glory tonight, huh?

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my God

What an awful season start.

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 3, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not. Cool.
"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 3, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay! The Duke!

A few batters too late...

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

looking in Pittsburgh phone book...L, M
Bud Selig is the bravest, kindest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

by ak_A on Apr 3, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There that

Kiko Mojo!

"I'll do the stupid thing first and then you shy people follow..." - Frank Zappa

by fridaynightfan on Apr 3, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kiko Calero

WHIP = 9.00

Thanks a lot

"Incidentally, this sort of helps confirm my belief that Mark Kotsay is the perfect "average" player." - FJM

by doctorK on Apr 3, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yahoo's fucked up

what's the actual score here

www.??e??s??????.com...the "launch" is coming soon...or grand opening in brick-and-mortar terms...I'll be all over the DLD the day it's ready.

by Cutthemullet on Apr 3, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I repeat my question
www.??e??s??????.com...the "launch" is coming soon...or grand opening in brick-and-mortar terms...I'll be all over the DLD the day it's ready.

by Cutthemullet on Apr 3, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

6-4 M's

Calero gave up a Two Run Shot

by Fort Knox Yellow on Apr 3, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

6-4 M's
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks guys
www.??e??s??????.com...the "launch" is coming soon...or grand opening in brick-and-mortar terms...I'll be all over the DLD the day it's ready.

by Cutthemullet on Apr 3, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it too early?

FIRE GEREN NOW!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 3, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fire him because calero was throwing bp?

i dont think anyone has ever been eliminated after 2 games.

by Rx31 on Apr 3, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty predictable, though,

when a pitcher warms up that quickly. Wonder what happened in the bullpen.

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 3, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, Duke's in now

Not that he's doing any better.

But this is the kind of bullpen move that people ripped Macha for in the past.

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

by Nick on Apr 3, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, there's something we don't know

It really makes no sense that Duke was up, then not in while Calero rushed to get ready (and Blanton left after 81 pitches), then Duke was in. I don't feel we know all there is to know about what happened. Or else Geren is...um, interesting.

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 3, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As Maggie O'Hooligan once said...

"Yeah, well, tanks for nothing."

by Huston Road on Apr 3, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blech

This is how we play against the Mariners?

It's early in the season, It's early in the season, It's early in the season, There's no place like home, It's early in the season.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Apr 3, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's early--

We've only had, like, 7 injuries so you know it's early.

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 3, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Billy Beane were truly a genius

He'd figure out a way to trade injuries.

"Yeah, you can have Blanton, but you have to take Rich Harden's back issues and Eric Chavez's forearm soreness too."

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Apr 3, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Suzuki Triple

7-4 M's

by Fort Knox Yellow on Apr 3, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought Suzuki had horrible numbers agains Duke

Welcome to 2007.

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 3, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He had good numbers

Just a lot of strikeouts

by Khmi on Apr 3, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

can we get a new thread please????
Swisher on Ellis - "every day he does something that makes me say, 'Well, I'll be damned, look at that!'"

by Mantecan As Fan on Apr 3, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to pile on...Or to be myopic,

but the Freakin' LA Angels of Anaheim are kickin' some Texas Ranger ass!!

Maybe we can afford to spot them two games, but we may be wishing for those in September.

by WannaBeGM on Apr 3, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well then

lets just sweep the 4 games this weekend! problem solved.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Apr 3, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why did Blanton come out?

FIRE GEREN NOW!

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 3, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you manager H8Rs
need to get your stories straight:
http://www.athleticsnation.com/comments/2007/4/3/232829/6964/123#c123
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 3, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

can we go back to spring training?

i think they forgot to pack our offense, defense and our bullpen. starting pitching was definatly packed at least.

by Rx31 on Apr 3, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Should have left Crosby at baggage :-)
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 3, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm at emotional baggage,

carousel #5.

<cries>

<dies>

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 3, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yea but on the bright side

he will be on the dl soon. hi marco

by Rx31 on Apr 3, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gosh I hate this.

It is SO frustrating when you watch your team fight to catch up, they finally do, and in the next half inning the pitchers give it all away. At least give us an inning or two to enjoy the tie! ACK!

by cptranman on Apr 3, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

According to the commercial

If we could only have every ball hit to chavez...

by Fort Knox Yellow on Apr 3, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

doesnt chavez watch the tapes of his ab's?

if he could only see what we see...

by Rx31 on Apr 3, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ouch

tough game for us

by apilgrim on Apr 3, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chavez and Piazza need to get warmed up
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 3, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think

They should thaw first.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Apr 3, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sigh

so... hold 'em down in the 8th, score at least 5 runs in the 9th and get a lovely save and victory? yes?

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Apr 3, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And one of them isn't even in...
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 3, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ungh.. if we can't beat the Mariners

I doubt we'll be able to beat the Angels, WhiteSox or Yankees...

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

two game

two games two game two games

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 3, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Angel's lineup...
Isn't as good though, right?

by RenoTy on Apr 3, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 games...!

I hate game threads.

www.??e??s??????.com...the "launch" is coming soon...or grand opening in brick-and-mortar terms...I'll be all over the DLD the day it's ready.

by Cutthemullet on Apr 3, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

On the other hand...

The M's likely came into this series with a vendetta (and quit pissed off)...Last year, we beat them like they stole something. I would imagine that they were a little focused on some payback, especially IFO the home crowd in the season opening series.

Over 162? Well, it will likely be a little different.

by WannaBeGM on Apr 3, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Texas fighting back
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 3, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm crossing my fingers
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Apr 3, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

random obersvations

does geren look FAR too complacent?
is anyone else thinking ben grieve when watching bobby crosby?
that mike piazza looks like a 39 year old catcher?
that the announcers just finished saying how kielty's batting average was 100 points higher vs lefties than righties last year--and "that's lifetime too--69 points higher lifetime"--and travis buck sits against mateo?
that kendall, ellis, swisher and bradley really looki like they're into the game?
and that crosby, chavez, piazza, stewart look like they're completely uncomfortable?

This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings. Bill Veeck

by Steve in Napa on Apr 3, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whoa, morrow making his debut
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 3, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hopefully we'll...

show we have the better rule V reliever this inning, heh...or at least spot Marshall a 5-run head start

www.??e??s??????.com...the "launch" is coming soon...or grand opening in brick-and-mortar terms...I'll be all over the DLD the day it's ready.

by Cutthemullet on Apr 3, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's not a rule V

he's the #V pick.

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 3, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

my bad

I scanned LL's end of the roster post, thought he was mentioned as a rule V

So is Rey Ordonez in there too as a defensive replacement?  I think I got that one right.

www.??e??s??????.com...the "launch" is coming soon...or grand opening in brick-and-mortar terms...I'll be all over the DLD the day it's ready.

by Cutthemullet on Apr 3, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the important question

Is if we win 82 games this year and everyone's depressed at the end of the season, is the gamethread bitching justified?

The world waits with abated breath to know

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Apr 3, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY is Kielty in there?

I mean other then we already lost...

by Zonis on Apr 3, 2007 9:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ZONIS! Seriously!

The game is NOT over yet!

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 3, 2007 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not sure what the mariners are thinking

brining morrow up after 16 minor league innings.

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 3, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swisher walks on 4 96-97 mph fastballs...

leads off the ninth for A's...    GO A'S...

Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN

by Charlie Brown on Apr 3, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

not over yet

rally caps..one more baserunner and its putz

This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings. Bill Veeck

by Steve in Napa on Apr 3, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I've stayed up til 12:30

and I've got an 8 am tomorrow (today), please, A's, score a run or two. Make it worth at least that much.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Apr 3, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's at least get Putz into the game.

Our guys are trying to make it interesting for us.  GO A'S!

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Apr 3, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon A's!!!
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 3, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Crosby GIDPs

How long will it take for the tar and feathers to settle.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Apr 3, 2007 9:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You are killing me Croz.
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on Apr 3, 2007 9:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

crosby

needs to change that swing

This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings. Bill Veeck

by Steve in Napa on Apr 3, 2007 9:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 3, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crosby is looking like this year's

scapegoat

"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Apr 3, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

scapegoat

cost us yesterday's game by himself--non called error tonight opened up the floodgates....hmmmm.

This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings. Bill Veeck

by Steve in Napa on Apr 3, 2007 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'MON OAK-LAND!!!
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 3, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What if KenDoll went yard here?
"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Apr 3, 2007 9:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall

Is so anticlimactic. It's like Ellis just made the last out.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Apr 3, 2007 9:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

carved in stone
Bud Selig is the bravest, kindest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

by ak_A on Apr 3, 2007 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bleh.

C'mon Harden!

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 3, 2007 9:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OR WHATEVER. CAN NOT READ AS OFF BOTTOM OF

SCREEN ON GAMECHANNEL...  GAME SHOULD BE OVER ALONG WITH OUT MISERY.   LOL....

Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN

by Charlie Brown on Apr 3, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh well.
Everyone think happy thoughts and remember that Harden is going tomorrow.

by RenoTy on Apr 3, 2007 9:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall grounds out?

No. Never.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Apr 3, 2007 9:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

groan
Bud Selig is the bravest, kindest, warmest, most wonderful human being I've ever known in my life.

by ak_A on Apr 3, 2007 9:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone needs to just back off Crosby!

He too is human and trying his hardest to play well. Please, for all us girls, just lay-off the criticism (it hurts). Thanks.

by Bacon on Apr 3, 2007 9:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You're right

Damn you Marco!  You shoulda kneecapped Crosby weeks ago!

"He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man." --Dr. Johnson

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 3, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

just caught the 2-2 pitch...

highlight on BBTN, the pitch to Sexson right before he hit his HR...looked like it crossed the plate at the knees to me.  Perfect location...Sexson's proven the past couple games that it's not wise to give him either 4 strikes or 4 outs.

www.??e??s??????.com...the "launch" is coming soon...or grand opening in brick-and-mortar terms...I'll be all over the DLD the day it's ready.

by Cutthemullet on Apr 3, 2007 9:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crosby is turning into this year's Macha
"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Apr 3, 2007 9:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hee!

Our bullpen SUCKED tonight.

It happens.

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 3, 2007 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least A;s fans can be happy the number

three hitter is not Jose Vidro...

"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Apr 3, 2007 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Piazza is not doing anything either...

why not fire him?

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 3, 2007 9:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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