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Open Thread - Game 3

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Rich Harden!!!!!!!!!!!!! takes the mound tonight as the A’s try to salvage the last game of this opening series against Seattle. The season hasn’t exactly opened as A’s fans would have hoped, and I’m certainly not one to call the third game of the season a ‘must win’, but after watching the Angels blow through the Texas Rangers in three games as if they were a high school team, it’s worth noting that we simply cannot afford to fall too far behind.

The A’s head into Anaheim tomorrow for a four-game series, which features both Gaudin and Kennedy, and it would be nice to have our first "W" behind us and a little momentum going in.

Although Dan Haren is our #1 starter (and certainly deservedly so), it’s been said that Rich Harden has the best stuff of any pitcher we’ve had in this decade. We’ve seen flashes of brilliance from him, but I know for me, most of my memories of him include the DL.

According to our pitcher himself:

"I understand why people ask the questions," said Harden, who hasn't yet gone a full season without an injury-related interruption. "But I'm obviously 100 percent healthy now, so hopefully I won't have to answer too many of those this year."

We are about to find out.

All health-related issues aside, the book on Harden says that he needs to work on getting first-pitch outs, rather than wasting pitches on the K’s. Obviously (or it should be obvious), he should have a pitch count, and needs to get his outs efficiently. As much as I love the K’s, I’d rather have Harden in there for a greater number of innings.  

Opposing Harden will be Miguel Batista, and it would be nice if the A’s offense hit him hard. A big win would go a long way towards the players and the fans settling into the 2007 season.

Seattle

Suzuki
Beltre
Vidro
Ibanez
Sexson
Guillen
Johjima
Betancourt
Lopez

Your Oakland A's

Kendall C
Stewart LF
Bradley CF
Piazza DH
Chavez 3B
Swisher 1B
Crosby SS
Buck RF
Ellis 2B

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game should be on bay area TV

I expect and hope for a great pitched game from Harden. That said, the A's got good pitching from their starting pitchers in the first two games. Harden't pitching along won't win tonight. The A's need to play good defense and hit with RISP tonight.

I agree, it's not a good idea to fall too far behind the Angels. Even thought it's early in the season we shouldn't underestimate how such series affect the confidence of players...which in turn affects their play.

by OaklandSi on Apr 4, 2007 5:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

why don't I see my errors in the preview? ehhh...

The third sentence should read, "Harden's pitching alone won't win tonight."

by OaklandSi on Apr 4, 2007 5:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ks vs pitch counts

While that sounds like a sensible argument, I'd venture a guess that a significantly miss-bats-able pitcher such as Harden should in fact be going for making the best pitch at any given moment, which if he's pitching well should result in more Ks.

Not that he should "go for more Ks" per se (which is kind of like public schools tailoring lesson plans to standardized tests), but that if he's not striking out a lot of batters, then he may not actually be pitching as well.

... 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 4, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yes

The more Ks he gets, the better. Ks are a good thing for a pitcher to get. If he can do it while keeping his pitch count down, so much the better. But low pitch counts aren't inherently good; strikeouts are.

by yarky on Apr 4, 2007 5:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That depends upon the pitcher

I understand what you're saying, but there's a subtlety to the analysis that some miss.  Just throwing a high K number out there doesn't guarantee success.  Nolan Ryan, who I loved watching pitch, was a little more than a .500 pitcher and struggled with control.  Yet, he holds the record for most career strikeouts.  Kerry Wood, even when healthy, had high strike out totals yet was a .500 pitcher whom even some Cub fans agree was as overrated a pitcher as there was (sorry Cub fans, I think he's done).
I don't think you can just say the more Ks he gets the better.  If he's getting a lot of Ks after full counts he'll be out after 5.  Low pitch counts combined with pitching deep into the game IS inherently good and is what most pitchers strive for.

by IndianaAsfan on Apr 4, 2007 5:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Kind of late

Sorry about the late response. Obviously there's more to pitching than just getting Ks. If you do enough things badly, you can be mediocre even if you're the greatest strikeout pitcher of all time. But all things being equal: >Ks=good

by yarky on Apr 4, 2007 7:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wait, public schools shouldn't

tailor lesson plans to standardized tests? But aren't that what eji-kation is? The A's should try to avoid getting shutout on 3 hits like they did last year against Batista, and should remember his career 4.46 ERA instead.

Go A's, go public school system!!!! Go A's!!!!!

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 4, 2007 5:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

remember his career 4.46 ERA instead

I like it!  Let's go A's !!

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 5:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if public schools taught ...

... amazing bat control and blazing footspeed, would that be ichi-kation?

(And, yes, if they taught students how to hide in the woods after all their peers had perished, that would be ishi-kation.)

... 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 4, 2007 5:25 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hiding in the woods til peers have perished

I thought that's why they made me read Lord of the Flies.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 4, 2007 6:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I had the same sort of thought

Given the whole BABIP phenomenon, it would appear that the two most important things are getting Ks and ground balls. If Harden can pitch to ground-ball contact, that's a fine thing.

by MrIncognito on Apr 4, 2007 5:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I am going

For the Sunday game.

"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish

by Bigtoe on Apr 4, 2007 5:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I will be in the left field family section

with my 8 and 2 year olds and Angel fan brother-in-law with his kid.

by easyraider on Apr 4, 2007 5:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

RICH HARDEN!!!
WOOHOO!!!
"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just threw down $40

For the "SUPER FAN" package on Direct TV's Extra innings.

Why did I do this?

Because it just happenes that tonight's A's game is on one of the HD channels.

I know that they are screwing with me and it will be the last A's game of the season on an HD channel, but I couldn't help myself!

"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish

by Bigtoe on Apr 4, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If In Demand is the Cable package

then MLB has just negotiated an Extra Innings package on cable.

The MLB EXTRA INNINGS subscription package of out-of-market games is currently available to DIRECTV subscribers. iN DEMAND owners Comcast, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable have agreed to carry the package, effective immediately. iN DEMAND also will offer to make the MLB Extra Innings subscription package available to other cable companies across the U.S. Like all distributors of MLB Extra Innings, these cable operators would also be required to carry the MLB Channel once it is launched.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

If that's accurate

it sounds like the cable folks blinked.  I'm glad for you NRAFs, of course, and it's obviously the best for fans, but I do hate it when the MLB extortionists win.

Funny that MLB was able to prevail where the NFL failed in its somewhat analogous effort to blackmail cable franchises into carrying their NFL Network.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 4, 2007 6:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'd like to see some more details of the deal

One of the things In Demand was frustrated with was DirecTV's equity stake in the MLB Channel.  If In Demand and the cable companies are also getting a piece of that pie, then I think it's a different story.

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2007 6:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DirecTV equity > Cable equity

According to a statement this evening from DirecTV presidnent and CEO Chase Carey, the satellite TV provider maintains "a leadership equity position" in the channel that exceeds cable's cut of the channel.

(Link)

by cynthia2003 on Apr 4, 2007 6:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know DirecTV had to OK the deal...

...and that was likely the key requirement.

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2007 7:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hope the deal included that Basic Cable clause

because I'd hate to have to pay to watch "All Yankees/Red Sox" all the time, er MLB TV Network.  I already have three channels like that... ESPN, EPSN 2, ESPN News.

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 7:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lineups posted

Lineups have been posted. Same as opening night for both teams.

In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles

by andeux on Apr 4, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm glad that Geren is keeping his confidence...

in Crosby by starting him tonite. I hope that 3 games in a row is not too much for his recovering back.

Let's play, A's! 3rd time is a charm...

Is Dish Network included in this new IN DEMAND package?

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

by OaktownRajah on Apr 4, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It appears that Dish is not included

At least not yet...there's no specific statement that they are excluded; they could still be negotiating.

by cynthia2003 on Apr 4, 2007 6:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3rd time is a charm

I like it!  Go A's!

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 6:38 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dish Network/Echostar...

...is a separate satellite company. In Demand represents cable companies.

Second place in gigglingone's NCAA Tournament bracket contest!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2007 6:49 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Updates for those who can't hear broadcast:
  • Crosby will sit tomorrow, then play Friday and Saturday, then maybe sit Sunday (day game after night game)
  • Angels swept Rangers earlier today (bleah)
  • No surgery for Dan Johnson
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 4, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hope we are able to keep croz healthy this year!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 6:57 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

In other words...

expect to see DJ on "Dancing With the Stars" in Heather Mills' spot next year.

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 7:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Winning tonight

would be nice.

Let's get with the program, everyone!

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

by Chavinator on Apr 4, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Guess I won't be watching "Lost"
this week. Thunderbutt, take notes for me.
"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

My car engine started smoking

as I was stuck in traffic trying to get onto the Bay Bridge.  Finally, I was able to get out onto a side street and I'm letting the engine cool down.  I hope the car doesn't catch fire.  I was so looking forward to listening to the game on the way home.

I AM GOING TO DIE!

by Ray of Lite on Apr 4, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Smoke signals from his overheating engine
0-324, It will be a grand time for baseball in the Bay

by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I work near the freeway

but theblackpearl's smoke signals idea might come in handy when I need to call AAA

by Ray of Lite on Apr 4, 2007 7:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Open wireles network?
My office looks right onto the approach (cool deconstruction right now!) and there are lots of tech companies there.

by MobiusKlein on Apr 4, 2007 7:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

GO A's!!!!!!
0-324, It will be a grand time for baseball in the Bay

by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

some love sent to my fav pirate ship a's guy!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 6:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dear MLBTV

I AM SICK OF MARINERS' TELECASTS!!!!!

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

stupid radio-related questions....

i'm in the sacramento area, need to drive to the bay area right now, and obviously i'd like to listen to the a's game, so...
-sacramento radio station?
-bay area radio station(s)?

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 4, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sacramento, good luck

Bay area 106.9

0-324, It will be a grand time for baseball in the Bay

by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Try 1140 in Sacramento

Also 1440 in Napa might be of help on the drive

by cynthia2003 on Apr 4, 2007 7:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The Kings are playing, no way they are on 1140
0-324, It will be a grand time for baseball in the Bay

by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

full list from the site

106.9 FREE FM/KYCY 1550 AM - San Francisco/Oakland
KVON 1440 AM – Napa

KAHI 950 AM - Auburn
KAOI 1110 AM - Kihei HI*
KBLF 1490 AM - Red Bluff*
KEKA 101.5 FM - Eureka
KESP 970 AM - Modesto
KHTK 1140 AM - Sacramento*
KMYC 1410 AM - Marysville*
KNTK 102.3 FM - Mt. Shasta
KPCO 1370 AM - Quincy
KPOD 1240 AM - Crescent City
KRKC 1490 AM - King City
KSTN 1420 AM - Stockton
KHTK 1140 AM - Sacramento*
KTDE 100.5 FM - Gualala
KTSN 1340 AM - Elko NV
KVML 1450 AM - Sonora
KWNA 1400 AM - Winnemucca, NV
KXBX 1270 AM - Lakeport
KYOS 1480 AM - Merced

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

by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

thanks everyone

<heads to car>

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 4, 2007 7:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

1140 in Sac??

I didn't know KHTK will have the A's this year...

<Checks A's website>

by AsGirl on Apr 4, 2007 7:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think the A's need to move Kendall down and

piss him off.  He hit better after he was down in the lineup, then moved up after he proved he was hitting

0-324, It will be a grand time for baseball in the Bay

by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he just is a #9 hitter
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Even in the national league.

there are times when I think he'd be perfect batting 9th after Zito.  Think about it.  Not only would you not have to worry about him hitting into a double play, but he wouldn't have to lead off either.

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 7:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

How's that different

from having him bat after Crosby?

by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's assuming Zito's batting after Cros.

Kendall only comes up with 2 outs or no one on.

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

{shakes head}
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Where was the 3rd baseman playing, maybe he felt

he could get on for Piazza

0-324, It will be a grand time for baseball in the Bay

by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dear Geren, can you please make the lineup

2B Ellis
CF Bradley
1B Swisher
DH Piazza
3B Chavez
LF Stewart
RF Buck
SS Crosby
C1 Kendall

Sincerely,
Pessimistic A's Fan

by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

lineup

ELLIS, CROSBY, BRADLEY, we saw it against the gainst sunday, lets see it again please please please!!!!!

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

by OAKobsession on Apr 4, 2007 7:25 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And their off!

In typical A's "test your patience" style offense

by SwisherSweet on Apr 4, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if the delay is in part to avoid a

"Janet Jackson" -type incident (really odd in baseball), then why is the TV feed so much faster than the radio feed? theoretically the announcers of either could say a naughty word. But the TV version had the first couple of pitches before the radio announcers said that the Mariners had taken the field!

by OaklandSi on Apr 4, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the delay is really long & noticeable

much worse than last year ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Zonis

I completely agree with your lineup, that would make me so happy.

by SwisherSweet on Apr 4, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3 up, 3 down, good job rich!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I would much rather see this type of inning

from Harden -- 8 pitches, three up three down -- than a ton of strikeouts. Among other things it would keep his pitch count down and allow him to go deeper in the game.

by OaklandSi on Apr 4, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I wasn't paying attention.

Did the A's bat at all in the 1st?  Or did we just give the M's the standard Gimme and go straight to Harden?

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

3 up, 3 down
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I see...

so we went with Plan A.  Gotcha.  Someday I'd like to try out Plan B.

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 7:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow!

Piazza looks REALLY weird while running...

by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeh but he isn't Big Truck er Hurt
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I HERBY NICKNAME MIKE PIAZZA: THE STAIR MASTER

Because when he runs, he looks like he is working on a stairmaster.

by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

better than big hurt by far on the bases

.. consider .. hehe ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

weee!!!
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hi everyone

How's it going?
Can someone tell me a good way to refresh Gameday? Thanks.

Yay, they're hitting!

by streetfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweet!

Looking good so far...WOO WOO!

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

by Boonee on Apr 4, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bonds homers...

i mean A'S SCORE!!!!

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

by OAKobsession on Apr 4, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's one way to not fail with RISP
0-324, It will be a grand time for baseball in the Bay

by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MLB announces iN DEMAND deal

LINK

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 4, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on Swish

Batista is a meatballer!

by SwisherSweet on Apr 4, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Funny...

He doesn't look Italien.

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 7:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hi everybody

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!

The year of the H guys (Harden, Haren, ... Harold???). Oakland A's, chapter 2007.

by haroldMD on Apr 4, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wouldn't be Safeco without a run-scoring balk.
What I wouldn't miss though would be that stupid train. I hate the Safeco trains like other fans hate our drummers.

by Nate on Apr 4, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i love train sounds,

but i'm probably in the minority.

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

by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:33 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Crosby HBP

Shirt damaged, probably going to tranfer to a bone of his.

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

by Boonee on Apr 4, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BREAKING NEWS!!!

crosby injured

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

by OAKobsession on Apr 4, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Buck

has a huge head.

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

by Boonee on Apr 4, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeesh,
Hurry it up already Batista. We appreciate the balk, but still.

by RenoTy on Apr 4, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great, now we can have a DP
0-324, It will be a grand time for baseball in the Bay

by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

WOO ELLIS!

YEAH!

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

by Boonee on Apr 4, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

das what iam tawlkin bout.
At my IMac, where suffering is optional.

by ak_A on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Unicorns pulling sparkly chariots

around the bases!!!

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

by hunter on Apr 4, 2007 7:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A hit

with the bases loaded? I'm so confused!

"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane

by day-to-day on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's like a walk

but you can go more than one base if your legs are good.

by MobiusKlein on Apr 4, 2007 7:36 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ELLIS!!!

We are... whaddya know... alive out there.

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

by Chavinator on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MaEl !!!
The year of the H guys (Harden, Haren, ... Harold???). Oakland A's, chapter 2007.

by haroldMD on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

that was close just missed having

kendall in that situation.

At my IMac, where suffering is optional.

by ak_A on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow...

Buatista has no control tonight

by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

DAMN TRAIN!

I really, really hate that damn thing.

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

by Boonee on Apr 4, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Lemme just point out...

T-Buck taking pitches like a true A already!

by SwisherSweet on Apr 4, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He probably didn't break with the pitch because

the ball might have been caught. It ended up not being that close, but you don't know that on contact.

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

by hunter on Apr 4, 2007 7:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

anyone watching giants game?

they had some people in a rowboat, and  one had an A's hat. almost made me unmute it but... nah

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

by OAKobsession on Apr 4, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

beauty.... kendall!
At my IMac, where suffering is optional.

by ak_A on Apr 4, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

if I want another replay

all I need to do is turn the radio on...

by OaklandSi on Apr 4, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Train whistle

mojo.  Both MaEl and Kendall got their hits while it was blowin'...

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

by fridaynightfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

missed his spot like a mofo

but it was still in the zone...

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

by hunter on Apr 4, 2007 7:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow

Could he have missed his spot anymore?

by SuperBean on Apr 4, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I just want to say...

the mlb.tv feed is nice 'n delayed for me. I totally saw the "Milton!!!!" comment about 45 seconds before he actually hit it.

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

by hunter on Apr 4, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Me too.

But at least it was something good.

by OzzieCanseco on Apr 4, 2007 7:43 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Harden...

needs to show us more of that nasty stuff, the M's love the fastball!

by SwisherSweet on Apr 4, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Harden... needs to stay healthy!

he can hold back some in reserve and still get folks out.

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:47 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ask and ye shall receive

apparently.

by SwisherSweet on Apr 4, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

woohoo!
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

See Plan B is so much nicer than Plan A

Put up crooked numbers... spend as little time on defense as possible.  It just feels right.

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So...

I have a big ol' cup of Coke and I'm watching my first A's game of the season (and they're winning). Life is good. (Yeah, I'm easy like that.)

"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane

by day-to-day on Apr 4, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I got a Double Gulp

and I'm wondering if my bladder will explode before game end...

by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:49 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's why God

invented commercial breaks.

"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane

by day-to-day on Apr 4, 2007 7:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup

Ichiro - 224
Young - 217
Jeter - 214
Utley - 203
Guerrero - 200

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 7:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

bobbyC with lucky hit!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't like it when Buck
Bails out on those inside pitches. I guess he just hasn't seen many pitches that move back over the plate from inside, but he'll get called out on a lot of them if he can't turn on them.

by RenoTy on Apr 4, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he in the Bigs now ..

the Big Leagues .. he gotta LOT to learn .. but he sure looks good ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just got back from dinner

Good to see no .000 on the avg's anymore! Let's 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 4, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Travis in the batter's box

He's giving up the outside half of the plate standing that far back.  By the way, has anyone told the Mariners that they're actually paying Miguel Batista?

by Joey C. on Apr 4, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ty van burkleo?

.. is that the name of our hitting coach?  anyway that's his job, hopefully he sees ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

young, tejada, jeter, badvlad

answers to the question

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was a pretty sick sequence there

by Harden.

Oh, and is that Niehaus on the M's telecast?  Exactly how much older than dirt is he?

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

2 min... 12 sec... 84 millisec... 1 nanosec.

Conveniently the same amount of time between each blow of the train's whistle.

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 7:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stay Healthy Rich!

.. and let your fielders do the fielding, don't try too hard and get injured on fielding plays ..  your arm is much too valuable ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

woo!

Did I mention I love Rich Harden? WOO! It amazes me that it is possible to throw a baseball that hard and get it anywhere near the intended target. I love this game.

"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 4, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 4, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rich Harden. Stud.
"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Does anyone else flinch

on those high & tight pitches to MaEl?

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not just to MaEl!!!!!
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 4, 2007 8:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I have to confess

I don't flinch as much when it's Kendall!

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he can stick out his elbow pad
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Meh...

even if it were to hit him in the head (not that I'm suggesting that's ever a good idea mind you) he'd just get up and charge the mound.

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Very nice swing by Stewart

Nearly the same thing as the 1st inning, but he got it past Bautista this time!

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He was running smoothly, too n/t
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Milton the Monster!
In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles

by andeux on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I lied.

Lost was awesome.

We're hitting things!

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Milty!

On fire!

"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane

by day-to-day on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

having milton bradley on the team

is like in my office...the so-so coworker, good but not entirely reliable finally leaves...and they hire someone who actually meets your expectations.

At my IMac, where suffering is optional.

by ak_A on Apr 4, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Did Kuiper

just say you have to work hard to go 0 for 30?

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

don't worry the guy can hit

.. i have no worries about mike ..

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Stewart

Is it just me or do people feel like Shannon Stewart is a steal of a deal for us? He looks like the same hitter that terrorized the A's for years.

by SwisherSweet on Apr 4, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

agreed - stew is a steal
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think the balks may partly

be caused by a problem with signs between pitcher and catcher. Batista has too much experience to be constantly balking on his own...

by OaklandSi on Apr 4, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Love Milton!!! LOVE MILTON!!!
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 4, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He has the same strike zone as Froemming n/t
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Are you trying to tell us

that Ichiro rides the short bus?  That's just cruel man... totally uncalled for ;)

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I blame Crosby.

Bitch.

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn you Ichiro!
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 4, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

pesto suzuki
At my IMac, where suffering is optional.

by ak_A on Apr 4, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dilemmas

My man crush for Eric Chavez is getting a run for its money by my building man crush for Rich Harden.

by Joey C. on Apr 4, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That hit by Ichiro was

one of the more amazing hits I've ever seen. That was an unhittable diving splitter that was about to bounce and Ichiro turned it into a live-drive single to center. Wow.

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 4, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh %#@$!

Nico's channelling Kuiper... We're doomed!

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

<files CGV,

then defamation lawsuit>

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 4, 2007 8:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn...

no court in hell would ever side in my favor.

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he is an artist at getting his bat

into the position to meet the ball.

At my IMac, where suffering is optional.

by ak_A on Apr 4, 2007 8:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And it wasn't luck

He watched the ball all the way in and hit it exactly where he wanted to.

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Someone (Fosse, I think)

noted that Ichiro keeps his hands back an incredibly long time, which is easy not to notice because of all the weird stuff he does with the rest of his body. It's true, though--his hands are back the whole time and he can practically hit the ball out of the catcher's glove.

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 4, 2007 8:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Also, sliding his back foot forwards

allows him to move towards the pitch while keeping his weight centered under him, so he's never off balance, even when he makes adjustments to the pitch.

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Beltre does realize

that his shoulders are below his head, right?

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Suzuki will be 34 next season

Would he be worth what the contract he will get?

by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

No

Speed declines along with BA as a player gets older, and that's the basis of Ichiro's game.  With the market being what it is, and at his age, he'll undoubtedly be overpaid.

by Joey C. on Apr 4, 2007 8:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Has Harden thrown a slider yet?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Has he needed to?

His spuckler is really on tonight.

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 4, 2007 8:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ichiro

Will be in pinstrikes in 08...So no, the contract he gets will be worth a lot more than he is.

by SwisherSweet on Apr 4, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yanks were rained out today

but I heard reports that Damon has a leg problem and wouldn't have been able to play.

The plot thickens...

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow, with Damon's throwing ability,

he is now quite literally costing the Yankees an arm and a leg.

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 4, 2007 8:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Anybody got the game on Extra Innings on cable?

I can get a few random games, but not the A's.  Says it's supposed to be on.

Signatures? We don't need no stinking signatures.

by jubjub on Apr 4, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow.

That whiff blew my hair.

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sorry, Richie

No .220 hitter is gonna catch up with that fastball.

by Joey C. on Apr 4, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Question

Is Ichiro the Anti-Crosby or is Crosby the Anti-Ichiro?

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And most importantly,

where do I get some anti-itchiro cream?

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 4, 2007 8:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can I just say that this is really a

refreshing game?

I wonder about having Harden as the number three.  Sure would have been nice to have him on the mound last night.

I don't know if I buy this line about not having two hard throwing righties pitch in back to back games...

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

by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

no way

I'm psyched to see him at the coliseum on Monday!

by OaklandSi on Apr 4, 2007 8:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Blowers on Swish "And without a doubt the longest

hair in the Big Leagues."

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Woohoo

Healthy Cros? Could it be?

by SwisherSweet on Apr 4, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on MaEl!
"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Johjima was slow throwing there

I wonder if he thought it was ball 4.

More unicorn power!

In the stands the home crowd scatters For the turnstiles

by andeux on Apr 4, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mark Ellis!

Dancing with Rainbows and Sliding on Unicorns!

by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I love him.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ellie!
"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane

by day-to-day on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MaEl!!!

Is he leading the AL in RBIs yet?

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MaEl,

Damn I love you.

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

You're in line behind Sharon
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Where's Poppy?

I think the line forms behind her.

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:33 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Quit reading my mind!
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 8:34 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's a unicorn conga line!

Well, almost.

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I loved him first.

Not really. Poppy, please don't be mad at me...I was just kidding.

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 8:33 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm bigger than her.

I think I could take her.

"How dare Swisher take time off from his busy schedule of professional sex to draw a walk." Jeff, LL

by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ellis with a 5 RBI game
0-324, It will be a grand time for baseball in the Bay

by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Consider this...

Each time Ellis has been up tonight and gotten a big hit... if he were switched with Kendall in the order.. would Kendall have 5 RBIs at this point or none?

by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The pride of South Dakota!
"(Zito) swings like a girl and runs like a woman." -- Dan Haren, January 27, 2007.

by Englishmajor on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by larrysgurl on Apr 4, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All Ellis haters can kiss my grits.

Unicorn power!

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

by LAXile on Apr 4, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Unicorn mojo!!

Damn, Ellie, that's good to see.

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

by Chavinator on Apr 4, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Some spelling advice for Jeff

Hippy:

Hippie

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

by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

M's are getting lucky

All these up-the-middle hits getting deflected, and injury free to boot!

by SwisherSweet on Apr 4, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Uni

CORN!!!

That is all.

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 4, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs