Open Thread - Game 3
by baseballgirl on Apr 4, 2007 4:58 PM PDT
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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:
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 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 up reply 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.
by monkeyball on Apr 4, 2007 5:10 PM PDT reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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!!!!!
by Nico on Apr 4, 2007 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
remember his career 4.46 ERA instead
I like it! Let's go A's !!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 5:22 PM PDT up reply 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.)
by monkeyball on Apr 4, 2007 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hiding in the woods til peers have perished
I thought that's why they made me read Lord of the Flies.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 4, 2007 6:26 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Who is attending games in Anaheim?
Do we need to get a diary going?
by easyraider on Apr 4, 2007 5:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am going
For the Sunday game.
by Bigtoe on Apr 4, 2007 5:40 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
RICH HARDEN!!!
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 5:35 PM PDT reply 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!
by Bigtoe on Apr 4, 2007 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If In Demand is the Cable package
then MLB has just negotiated an Extra Innings package on cable.
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 6:13 PM PDT reply 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.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 4, 2007 6:31 PM PDT up reply 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.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2007 6:48 PM PDT up reply 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.
by cynthia2003 on Apr 4, 2007 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know DirecTV had to OK the deal...
...and that was likely the key requirement.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2007 7:03 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups posted
Lineups have been posted. Same as opening night for both teams.
by andeux on Apr 4, 2007 6:15 PM PDT reply 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?
by OaktownRajah on Apr 4, 2007 6:25 PM PDT reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
3rd time is a charm
I like it! Go A's!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dish Network/Echostar...
...is a separate satellite company. In Demand represents cable companies.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2007 6:49 PM PDT up reply 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
by Nico on Apr 4, 2007 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hope we are able to keep croz healthy this year!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In other words...
expect to see DJ on "Dancing With the Stars" in Heather Mills' spot next year.
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Winning tonight
would be nice.
Let's get with the program, everyone!
by Chavinator on Apr 4, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess I won't be watching "Lost"
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 6:47 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Smoke signals from his overheating engine
by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:02 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Open wireles network?
by MobiusKlein on Apr 4, 2007 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
GO A's!!!!!!
by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
some love sent to my fav pirate ship a's guy!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear MLBTV
I AM SICK OF MARINERS' TELECASTS!!!!!
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply 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)?
by xbhaskarx on Apr 4, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sacramento, good luck
Bay area 106.9
by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:15 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
The Kings are playing, no way they are on 1140
by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:18 PM PDT up reply 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
by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks everyone
<heads to car>
by xbhaskarx on Apr 4, 2007 7:20 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply 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
by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he just is a #9 hitter
by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:18 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
How's that different
from having him bat after Crosby?
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
{shakes head}
by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where was the 3rd baseman playing, maybe he felt
he could get on for Piazza
by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
lineup
ELLIS, CROSBY, BRADLEY, we saw it against the gainst sunday, lets see it again please please please!!!!!
by OAKobsession on Apr 4, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
the delay is really long & noticeable
much worse than last year ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Zonis for Manager!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 up, 3 down, good job rich!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
3 up, 3 down
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
M's did it too
It's not unheard of.
by MobiusKlein on Apr 4, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
piazza first hit!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
congrats Piazza
by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and WTG chavy!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
Piazza looks REALLY weird while running...
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeh but he isn't Big Truck er Hurt
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rally!
by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
better than big hurt by far on the bases
.. consider .. hehe ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
weee!!!
by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Second and Third, No Outs?
The M's have us RIGHT where they want us!
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Balk!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweet!
Looking good so far...WOO WOO!
by Boonee on Apr 4, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bonds homers...
i mean A'S SCORE!!!!
by OAKobsession on Apr 4, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's one way to not fail with RISP
by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB announces iN DEMAND deal
by xbhaskarx on Apr 4, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Swish
Batista is a meatballer!
by SwisherSweet on Apr 4, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hi everybody
LET'S GO OAKLAND!!
by haroldMD on Apr 4, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby is like the A's radio broadcasts
Injuries come with a delay.
by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn't be Safeco without a run-scoring balk.
by Nate on Apr 4, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i love train sounds,
but i'm probably in the minority.
by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby HBP
Shirt damaged, probably going to tranfer to a bone of his.
by Boonee on Apr 4, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BREAKING NEWS!!!
crosby injured
by OAKobsession on Apr 4, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck stands very far off the plate
but he does have long arms
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck
has a huge head.
by Boonee on Apr 4, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeesh,
by RenoTy on Apr 4, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good eye buck!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great, now we can have a DP
by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ellis!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MARK FREAKING ELLIS!
BASES CLEARING DOUBLE!
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOO ELLIS!
YEAH!
by Boonee on Apr 4, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
das what iam tawlkin bout.
by ak_A on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Unicorns pulling sparkly chariots
around the bases!!!
by hunter on Apr 4, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A hit
with the bases loaded? I'm so confused!
by day-to-day on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
YEARGH!
by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ELLIS!!!
We are... whaddya know... alive out there.
by Chavinator on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MaEl !!!
by haroldMD on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that was close just missed having
kendall in that situation.
by ak_A on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Think that will be enough
for Rich H?
by CrunchyFrog83 on Apr 4, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMN TRAIN!
I really, really hate that damn thing.
by Boonee on Apr 4, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply 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 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.
by hunter on Apr 4, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
kendall!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply 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
by OAKobsession on Apr 4, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
beauty.... kendall!
by ak_A on Apr 4, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Fosse is really 60?
by RenoTy on Apr 4, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Hitting like crazy
Yay, me likes this one!
by streetfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Train whistle
mojo. Both MaEl and Kendall got their hits while it was blowin'...
by fridaynightfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
missed his spot like a mofo
but it was still in the zone...
by hunter on Apr 4, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milton!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Could he have missed his spot anymore?
by SuperBean on Apr 4, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez Snowcone!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lopez steals the Stairmaster's hit
almost popped out of his glove.
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply 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.
by hunter on Apr 4, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Me too.
But at least it was something good.
by OzzieCanseco on Apr 4, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday is weird
I can't figure it out :(
by streetfan on Apr 4, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice catch milton!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Milton played that really well
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Harden... needs to stay healthy!
he can hold back some in reserve and still get folks out.
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, that's about as bad as you can fool a guy.
by RenoTy on Apr 4, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Heck yeah
i liked Sexon's facial expression-- futility!
by OzzieCanseco on Apr 4, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask and ye shall receive
apparently.
by SwisherSweet on Apr 4, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
woohoo!
by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice quick inning!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Name the 4 other players than Ichiro Suzuki
to get 200 hits last season.
One is obviously Michael Young
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply 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.)
by day-to-day on Apr 4, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
That's why God
invented commercial breaks.
by day-to-day on Apr 4, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bobbyC with lucky hit!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
tough luck buck
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't like it when Buck
by RenoTy on Apr 4, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he in the Bigs now ..
the Big Leagues .. he gotta LOT to learn .. but he sure looks good ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got back from dinner
Good to see no .000 on the avg's anymore! Let's go A's!!!
by drmmerchk on Apr 4, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
ty van burkleo?
.. is that the name of our hitting coach? anyway that's his job, hopefully he sees ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
young, tejada, jeter, badvlad
answers to the question
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply 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?
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply 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 up reply 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 ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply 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.
by drmmerchk on Apr 4, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rich Harden <thud>
by baseballgirl on Apr 4, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rich Harden. Stud.
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else flinch
on those high & tight pitches to MaEl?
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not just to MaEl!!!!!
by baseballgirl on Apr 4, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have to confess
I don't flinch as much when it's Kendall!
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he can stick out his elbow pad
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stewart!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Very nice swing by Stewart
Nearly the same thing as the 1st inning, but he got it past Bautista this time!
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stewart scores!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice shot Milton!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was running smoothly, too n/t
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Milton the Monster!
by andeux on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I lied.
Lost was awesome.
We're hitting things!
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Milty!
On fire!
by day-to-day on Apr 4, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply 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.
by ak_A on Apr 4, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
balk!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Well... I guess against guys like Bautista
you do have to work up a good sweat to miss his pitches.
by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't worry the guy can hit
.. i have no worries about mike ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
agreed - stew is a steal
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Love Milton!!! LOVE MILTON!!!
by baseballgirl on Apr 4, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does Kendall have a baseball sized hole
in his hand and body?
by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ichiro is special
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has the same strike zone as Froemming n/t
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
I blame Crosby.
Bitch.
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn you Ichiro!
by baseballgirl on Apr 4, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
pesto suzuki
by ak_A on Apr 4, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply 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 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.
by Nico on Apr 4, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh %#@$!
Nico's channelling Kuiper... We're doomed!
by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
<files CGV,
then defamation lawsuit>
by Nico on Apr 4, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he is an artist at getting his bat
into the position to meet the ball.
by ak_A on Apr 4, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And it wasn't luck
He watched the ball all the way in and hit it exactly where he wanted to.
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply 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.
by Nico on Apr 4, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply 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.
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beltre does realize
that his shoulders are below his head, right?
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
wearing boston red or yankee pinstripes?
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has Harden thrown a slider yet?
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Has he needed to?
His spuckler is really on tonight.
by Nico on Apr 4, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
double play!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply 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 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...
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, with Damon's throwing ability,
he is now quite literally costing the Yankees an arm and a leg.
by Nico on Apr 4, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply 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.
by jubjub on Apr 4, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
That whiff blew my hair.
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
And most importantly,
where do I get some anti-itchiro cream?
by Nico on Apr 4, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply 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...
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blowers on Swish "And without a doubt the longest
hair in the Big Leagues."
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats the 2nd hard ball hit into his foot
in 3 games
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on MaEl!
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Johjima was slow throwing there
I wonder if he thought it was ball 4.
More unicorn power!
by andeux on Apr 4, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mark Ellis!
Dancing with Rainbows and Sliding on Unicorns!
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love him.
by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ellie!
by day-to-day on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MaEl!!!
Is he leading the AL in RBIs yet?
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MaEl,
Damn I love you.
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're in line behind Sharon
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where's Poppy?
I think the line forms behind her.
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Quit reading my mind!
by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a unicorn conga line!
Well, almost.
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I loved him first.
Not really. Poppy, please don't be mad at me...I was just kidding.
by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm bigger than her.
I think I could take her.
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ellis with a 5 RBI game
by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
The pride of South Dakota!
by Englishmajor on Apr 4, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You want offense, Gold Glove voters?
There's your damn offense.
by Joey C. on Apr 4, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MaEl!!!!
by larrysgurl on Apr 4, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All Ellis haters can kiss my grits.
Unicorn power!
by LAXile on Apr 4, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Unicorn mojo!!
Damn, Ellie, that's good to see.
by Chavinator on Apr 4, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Some spelling advice for Jeff
Hippy:
Hippie
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Uni
CORN!!!
That is all.
by Nico on Apr 4, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know:
Milton sort of fucked around in the outfield last year even though he made the plays, and it seems like he's trying to make sure he catches the ball this year.
by mikeA on Apr 4, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's the batter's eye.
From centerfield you have to run around to cover the distance between himself and the women-folk out in the corner fields. Much easier to fuck around in rightfield when you're closer to the action.
by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad that's all
because I'd be worried if you had more... you know... like Bi-Corn... I don't know if I could handle two Corns at once. That's worse than... well, candy corn.
by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was f'in sexy.
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
[sigh]
by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone notice that Harden is throwing his
changeup about the same speed as Zito was clocked throwing his fastball yesterday?
He's fricking awesome.
by AsFanInLA on Apr 4, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow. That's hilarious!
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No wonder Giant's fans are so upset.
They thought they'd signed Harden, not Zito.
by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure whether the change or splurkle
Is it a circle change he throws, or does it just break naturally?
by RenoTy on Apr 4, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Judging by the occasional stills I've seen...
... it looks like a circle change grip.
by Joey C. on Apr 4, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With the movement,
Thanks for your interpretation.
by RenoTy on Apr 4, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh? What is Fosse saying?
That looked fair all the way
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How long until Geren switches
KenDoll and the unicorn in the batting order?
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If they were switched Ellis would not have had as
many rbi opps. Kendall would have had at least 1 dp
by theblackpearl on Apr 4, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take it as a personal favor...
... if opposing pitchers stopped hitting A's batters. Enough, already.
by Joey C. on Apr 4, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
piazza - robbed!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
beltre is a good defensive 3B
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby 2 for 2 tonight
and he hasn't got picked off!
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting excited about going 2 for 2
against Bautista is liking getting excited about breathing. Sure it's nice, but you have to kind of expect it.
by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, chill. I'm trying to give BoCro some props
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stewart could have made it to 3rd there
there's no way Beltre could have stopped his momentum and beaten him to the bag, but he probably couldn't tell that at the crack of the bat.
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This game is even more satisfying than usual wins
because Ellis is my favorite player.
by IM4Oakgal on Apr 4, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Should I worry...
Scoot's on deck.
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
It's Bunnies. Always worry.
by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nope just giving BobbyC a breather
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I say not.
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swish!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Everyone with a hit tonite except
young Buck...
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Porn!
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Todd Walker???
I don't know if I want to see that...
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he's much better offensively than antonio perez
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
maybe in the ninth
if it's still 9-0, Walker defensively won't worry me...
by OaklandSi on Apr 4, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My hope re: Cros
- Give him a break -- extra rest will do him good.
- Let Man-Candy get into a game before his 1st start tomorrow.
- Don't let the 1st-game rookie plunk Crosby and break him.
But let us NRAFs know what Ken and Ray say!
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is Scutaro starting for tomorrow?
Does he hit colonel saunders well or something?
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just being careful with crosby
geren wants to rest him this early in the season ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Upthread
someone mentioned that Geren is planning to give Cros the day off tomorrow and possibly Sunday. He doesn't want him overdoing it with his back.
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pregame with Fosse
Geren said Crosby is getting tomorrow off, and most likely Sunday, as it's a day game after a night game, although Sunday might depend on how Crosby is feeling.
Plans to give "routine" days off the entire year too. Not neccesarily set amount of games between each break, but more breaks than normal for a "healthy" Crosby.
by Kaiser99 on Apr 4, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They said nothing's wrong with Crosby
#2 ....not that they called him V M-C.
by Englishmajor on Apr 4, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got back from teaching a grad seminar...
...sorry I missed this one so far, but great to see that score!
How's Harden looked?
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 4, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What do you teach?
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
U.S. History
In this case an 1865-1900 Seminar.
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 4, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cool. University of Oklahoma?
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess he's been all right
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
summary
http://www.athleticsnation.com/comme...
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bad hop scut!
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
I could see that coming from a mile away.
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems like every move Geren makes...
ends up bad.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 4, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
cmon it's 9-0 right now - hehe, teehee
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scutaro would have had that
by Nico on Apr 4, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hehe
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I bet Perez would have too.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 4, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scut is such a great guy
that he probably did that on purpose so that Crosby would feel better.
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Need to keep the fangs on the jugular
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we should bring in the bullpen?
It is a blowout, right?
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe we should warm Duke up
and bring in Calero?
by Nico on Apr 4, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, let's warm up Street
and bring in Dan Johnson
by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let Kielty pitch!
And Melhuse catch -- maybe.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 4, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm gonna fine you for contentiousness
wait, I have no power to do that .. {g} ..
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Whenever Harden walks a guy
he doesn't mess around" Is Fosse in mid-season form? ;)
by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday is faster than the radio?!
I never thought that I'd see the day.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 4, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I emerge from watching the game to say
I love Ellis like Ellis loves unicorns. Nothin' like seeing '5' under his RBI total for the game in Gameday.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 4, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha, M's announcer just called it
a "potent" lineup.
Yeah, right. With Jose Vidro hitting #3. Real potent.
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they'll sign Rafael Palmiero
to get some free viagra...
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, maybe Vidro is Raffy.
He looks like Palmiero without the mustache...
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking
that Vidro was a sure thing to GIDP right there.
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ESPN's Fantasy Baseball Analyst
(yes, someone gets paid to do that) this morning suggested that Vidro was a fantasy baseball steal (his position in the lineup meant that he'd have a great year!
Ha!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 4, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, DPs... That is just damn sexy.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 4, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden has nothing tonite.
Two walks?! Pssh, i've seen much better.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 4, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the A's doing DP magic
they didn't have any the first two games, did they?
by OaklandSi on Apr 4, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who was the genius that signed Jose
Vidro to hit #3?
Well, that won't last long...
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck is due...
by Englishmajor on Apr 4, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For a haircut.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 4, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is Jeff married?
I still have a major crush.
by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love LL
Have I mentioned that?
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/commen...
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[swoon]
by Sharon on Apr 4, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why do I have the sense that you ladies are
big fans of irony?
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he be in the big leagues now zonis
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ben broussard in at 1st base
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he'll be fine, so will big mikey P
by Randy Bell on Apr 4, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mikey P doesn't think that every pitch inside
by RenoTy on Apr 4, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More awesomeness from LL
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/commen...
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting...
ESPN is showing on the main baseball page the stat for best BAA... the leaders? Rivera (1 inn), Luis Vizcaino (1 inn), Will Ohman (1 inn). All tied with .000
Folks, ESPN has done it again... they've successfully failed to expand my knowledge of the game.
by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We need some snazzy graphics
LL kills us in that department by far.
by Zonis on Apr 4, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard someone on XM today
saying what great move it was for the Mariners to sign two "professional" hitters like Vidro and Guillen, and how much better the two of them make the team. We'll see about that come October....
by cptranman on Apr 4, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That is funny.
I predict Vidro is DFA'd by July.
by BruceBochte on Apr 4, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So instead of losing 84 games
this year they'll win 78?
by DMOAS on Apr 4, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OT Update...
Gnats tie it up in the bottom of the 6th but they strand the park. 3-3 against SD.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 4, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guillen was a good signing
Low risk, low cost. Vidro on the other hand cost them Snelling AND they are hitting him 3rd???? That one I don't get.
by AsFanInLA on Apr 4, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't mean to keep whining about the umps
but aren't the M's' pitchers all getting that low-outside fastball strike call that Harden's not getting?
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
new thread time?
my firefox can't handle the burden.
by rebus on Apr 4, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
New Thread!!!
by baseballgirl on Apr 4, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Last inning for Harden, no?
by Nick on Apr 4, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NEW THREAD!
by baseballgirl on Apr 4, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YEAH! Let's Go Oakland!!!
See ya soon!
by LongTimeFan on Apr 4, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sit down, bitch!
by Jennifer on Apr 4, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I sure don't understand signing Vidro
to not only be the dh (a dh that needs someone to dh for him!), but batting third is nuts.
by cptranman on Apr 4, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday has conceded A's victory...
and has officially checked out.
by OaktownRajah on Apr 4, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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