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Open Thread: Game 38 - A's vs. Royals

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Oh good, now the closer is dead. And the set-up man has an arthritic hip. What's next? Calero can't make it because it's Bingo night? Thank you, Larry Davis and Clarence Cockrell: You can't even keep a young team healthy. I'd rather have the Grim Reaper looking over this team. Oh I should mention: Bradley's hamstring is too sore to play tonight, Buck's wrist is too sore to play tonight, and Snelling's knee is still too sore for him to go, so Marco Scutaro is our RFer. Unless we trade for Langerhans by 7:05pm.

Perhaps my dear mother summed up this season of injuries best when I informed her that sadly, Huston Street had just gone on the DL. Her plaintive reply: "What? He didn't even pitch!" Yes, it has come to that. So sit back, develop carpal tunnel syndrome commenting on the game, and enjoy this battle between Joe Kennedy and Brian Bannister.

These days, there are no "Bash Brothers," just "MASH brothers"--but remarkably Geren has found 9 twitching bodies and they are listed below.

German - 3B
DeJesus - CF
Grudzie - 2B
Teahen - RF
Sweeney - DH
Brown - LF
J. Buck - C
Gordon - 1B
Peña Jr. - SS

Stewart - LF
Swisher - CF
Chavez - 3B
Johnson - 1B
Cust - DH
Crosby - SS
Ellis - 2B
Scutaro - RF
Kendall - C

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

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

weeeeeee let's go oakland!!
"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 May 15, 2007 6:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I know, I know.

I also got a ball from Ty Waller in KC. I'm awesome. :)

[waits for lightning to strike]

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ides of May

was sunday.

I don't know, I've never snelled.

by andeux on May 15, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oops

I retract my "correction."

I don't know, I've never snelled.

by andeux on May 15, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

You may be right, though

in that there's no need to beware.  Unless you're on the 40 man roster.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 15, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

How you figure?

Obviously I'm missing something; I thought 15=Ides in march, May, July, October.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 15, 2007 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

aw mlb.tv is such a tease

I thought I had the Oakland broadcast, but I don't :(

"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 May 15, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

weee one away!

Go Joe!!

"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 May 15, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Did you see that first slide-step?

Sheesh.  Now our pitchers are going to have to completely adjust to our shitty catcher.

"Shitburger, Skip?"

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 15, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Clarence Cockrell

is built like his model is a young Arnold Schwartzenegger rather than, say, a young Stan Musial or Don Mattingly.  And when you hear about Chevez hurting himself doing curls, an utterly useless exercise for baseball, you gotta wonder about Clarence's approach.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 15, 2007 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Booo FSN+.

The Giants need to stop trying to score. Just get it over with already.

by whiteshoes40 on May 15, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

have also heard through the rumor mill

that goldman, the team orthopaedic consultant and arthroscopic surgeon, is ducky

by greendatitiz on May 15, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Remember, Goldman pays the A's

for the right to bill himself as "the prevert surgical center of YOUR Oakland Athletics."  Dunno about ducky.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 15, 2007 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

The A's medical team
is utterly incompetent, that's all there is to it. I'm reminded of the bumper sticker: "If you're not outraged, you're not paying attention." And until the A's develop the cajones to fire these guys, every season will be this frustrating--because these guys have absolutely no clue what they're doing.
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 May 15, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree

but the trade for Snelling and the guy from Cinci (sorry can't remember his name) were trades for guys with known injury issues.  Throw Bradley into that category as well.  I don't think you can hold the medical staff responsible for them, rather, I blame Billy.

by IndianaAsfan on May 15, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

thank you

enough apologizing for incompetent, idiotic losers who only retain their positions because they've "been there forever".  Davis and Cocknell or whatever his name is ought never to work in this business again.  They are to medicine and conditioning what the Keystone Kops are to law enforcement, only without the cool hats.

LET'S go OAKland!!!!

by emperor nobody on May 15, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

wait the a's have a medical team?

and i thought it was the SPANISH INQUISITION, not a medical team!

by greendatitiz on May 15, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

hopefully

he can make fewer pitches next inning. Let's go Oakland! Put some runs on the board!

"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 May 15, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions  

DP right here...

Swish is really rolling over on pitches now...

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

but but

he's wearing high socks!

"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 May 15, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think the hair is getting in the way...
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

damn it swish!!
"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 May 15, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh....

This is only the second time all year the A's have donned the green alt-uniforms at home. The last time was opening night in Oakland against the White Sox. A loss.

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh no!
I love the green uniforms. I hope they win in them this time.

by RenoTy on May 15, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was about to post the same thing
"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 May 15, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not including tonight...

the A's are 7-7 wearing the green tops.

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

So how long do you think Bradley is out?

1 week or 2?

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

They were so nice!

They hit it right to him!

"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 May 15, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wait a minute...

why doesn't Cust play right field?

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Last I heard...
Cust can't field worth squat.

by RenoTy on May 15, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

He didn't do too bad in KC sun field...

Plus Bradley might DH...

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I heard that too.

I'm glad Scutaro is getting some playing time. Hope he does well.

by letsgoas on May 15, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bobby is making much better throws ..

.. to 1st .. a good sign ..

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

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

It's kinda funny,

two guys I didn't much care for at the beginning of the year, Joe Kennedy and Dan Johnson, are two of my favorite players right now. 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 May 15, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

did you know...

Lew Wolff reads AN every day?

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on May 15, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Poor guy.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hi Lew! Build a park in Jack London Square.

Thanks!

"Can I quote myself in my sig?" ~LAXile

by LAXile on May 15, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

in JLS?

They can't do that, because {{gasp}} LOW INCOME people live in Oakland!!!!  The inexpressable shame!!!  And {{double gasp}} some of them... no wait, MANY of them... are {{triple gasp}} MINORITIES!!!!  Oh my, what will the kindly folks at the country club say?  I could almost spit up my beluga caviar.

LET'S go OAKland!!!!

by emperor nobody on May 15, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think it has more to do with...

the fact that Oakland politicians are socialists who don't give a damn about keeping baseball in Oakland.  After all, they have to support their homeless population.

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on May 15, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

RIGHT

because as we all know when there's tons of homeless roaming the streets hungry, strung out and sick, their plight doesn't in the least adversely affect the lives of the other citizenry in an urban area with a warm climate that attracts the homeless population in the first place.  So it's best if the homeless are left to fend for themselves without any sort of support services, that's what makes for the most livable, safest conditions for all concerned.

LET'S go OAKland!!!!

by emperor nobody on May 15, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Other than Nancy Nadel

What current elected official in Oakland could possibly fit your description?  Please cite actual policies.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 15, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

you mean you didn't know Dellums is a...

socialist?  Just ask him.  He'll tell you, straight up.

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on May 15, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

And you can call yourself a wise gambler

But the proof is in the policies, not the meaningless labels people assign.  When I saw Dellums in a room with 1,000 CHamber of Commerce members this month he seemed pretty damned business friendly.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 15, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not that Dellums' politics

Have even a tiny bit to do with the A's leaving town.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 15, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't call myself a wise gambler...

but, I don't think it is at all meaningless to believe the labels people assign to themselves:

Dellums describes himself as a socialist. In the 70's, Dellums was a member of the Democratic Socialist Organizing Committee(DSOC), an offshoot of the Socialist Party of America. He later became vice-chair of the Democratic Socialists of America(DSA)[26], which was formed by a merger between the DSOC and the New American Movement, and which works within and outside the Democratic Party.

Now, you can choose to take him at his word or not, but "business friendly" he is not.

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on May 15, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Since that describes his broad perspective

25-35 years ago, and I'm actually familiar with the economic development plan he's pursuing in Oakland in 2007, I think the latter is far more instructive.

Again, not that any of this has anything to do with the A's leaving Oakland, which for practical purposes happened on Jerry Brown's watch, the moderate Republican ex-mayor (that is, moderate Republican based on actual policies, ignoring useless labels).

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 15, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

but, you didn't ask me if Dellums contributed...

to the A's leaving Oakland.  You asked me which current elected official in Oakland could possibly fit my description.  Well, Dellums does.

I know you'll choose not to believe it, but the A's would have received even less support from the hard-core socialist Dellums than they did from the less-socialist Brown.  Frivolous sports franchises are just not very high up on the socialist agenda, trust me.  Go to the House Progressive Caucus (which Dellums help found) and see if you can find any reference to the importance of sports franchises in urban planning.  LOL  Good luck.

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on May 15, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

The socialist agenda?
Did I fall asleep and wake up in the 50's?  Toss in a little missile gap and it'll be just like old times.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 15, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, they have an agenda...

I mean the HPC was only founded in 1992.  So, it is a recent one, not your father's 1950's Socialist Party.

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on May 15, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

we are all socialists. or would you rather pay
for the freeway fix out of your own pocket?  even the most "right-wing" among us is a "socialist," in the sense that we conceive of society as a sovereign entity with inalienable rights.  and there is no reason a "socialist" would be required to vote against a baseball park.
"Can I quote myself in my sig?" ~LAXile

by LAXile on May 16, 2007 7:54 AM PDT up reply actions  

thanks to a hide my ip program

I am enjoying Kennedy throwing mind boggling curves live on my computer from Sacramento. Thank you Bud

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

how do you do that?
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

go to google

type in hide my ip address. there is a free trial to download a free ip hider. download it then go sign up at mlb.com. YAY for cheating

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

why is "hide always" even an option on this board

i mean, what is the point? for closet a's fans? or the "i can't bear to watch/read" times when kendall is up?

by greendatitiz on May 15, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey thanks Royals announcers!

That answers my most players on the DL question... the Royals had 10 once!

"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 May 15, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

3-0 M's over LAA
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Felix is a little wild...

but at least he's back.

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

wish we could get our King Dick back
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, I didn't see that coming...

another DP.

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

is that the first of the season?
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

no, and it will not be the last...
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

I thought the wall was going to fall down. So did Swish.

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

He fought the wall, and the wall won.
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

that looked like it was out!
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

woohooo Benitez blew the save in Houston!!!
Swisher on Ellis - "every day he does something that makes me say, 'Well, I'll be damned, look at that!'"

by Mantecan As Fan on May 15, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Casey Chavez sighting!
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shoot, Houston just tied it up with the Giants...
Now it'll take THAT much longer before I get to watch the A's. Way to go Benitez, you bum.

by RenoTy on May 15, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

whoops got carried away in my glee of Benitez

Blowing it, i sort of forgot about that... Benitez you SUCK...

Swisher on Ellis - "every day he does something that makes me say, 'Well, I'll be damned, look at that!'"

by Mantecan As Fan on May 15, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

the kC annoucer is

crediting the cold air of oakland for all our pitchers success

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

In that case,
I'm glad global warming is just a myth!

by RenoTy on May 15, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heads up, Croz!

Close play at 1st.

"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 May 15, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

28 SB against Kendall,

only nine caught stealing. Those SB allowed lead the league but he is second to Gerald Laird in CS. Nobody really needs to run on Texas so Laird's numbers don't really matter. Posada, V. Martinez, and Varitek all have high SB numbers without many CS. So a lot of teams are running on the A's because the pitching is soo damn good. In comparison to the rest of the league, Kendall's numbers are not that bad. As long as the A's pitchers keep stranding them, it's all good.  

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

My question is

how many more attempts do the A's have than the rest of the league?

by Zonis on May 15, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

the stolen base was on the pitcher JoKe ..

.. not Kendall's fault that time .. although I'm sure everyone else saw that too, hehe ....

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

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

nice hit Scut! - double
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

DP in order.
We all think we're much smarter than we really are...- Huston Street

by iloveoakland on May 15, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Kendall HBP

but forgot to put the armor on

by Zonis on May 15, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey Kendall, let me sing you a song

"Have I told you, lately, how I hate you?"

bryan adams

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Kendall should do that more often...

he could lead the league in HBP.

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on May 15, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

thats one way to avoid it!!
Swisher on Ellis - "every day he does something that makes me say, 'Well, I'll be damned, look at that!'"

by Mantecan As Fan on May 15, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

but you didn't have to hit him!
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

rbi time
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

this is the A's

we need the Bases Loaded to do that.

And we need to do it via the Walk.

by Zonis on May 15, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Son of a Bitch

were gunna lose.

We all think we're much smarter than we really are...- Huston Street

by iloveoakland on May 15, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

shucks the DPs are killing us so far

.. maybe next inning we get a rally going ...

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

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

eughhahhfhrhasd

DPs are terrible. We gotta stop doing that, guys.

"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 May 15, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

sorry for my potty mouth but

this is insane grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

No, you are not sorry.

And for that reason you will make it to Dante's 8th level of hell!

by LilAnnieOaktown on May 15, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bannister is a sinkerballer...

those guys always kill us...

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

GS 14 Utah 12

Go Warriors!!!

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on May 15, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

18-12 warriors
We all think we're much smarter than we really are...- Huston Street

by iloveoakland on May 15, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

quick 6 - 0 run

Monta hot...  can they win 3 in a row?

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on May 15, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

A quick break from the WAR REE YERS!!

I just want to remind everyone that these double plays remind of last year... so that means everything will be OK...

We will win and will probably bust out a nice 4 or 5 run inning...

back to GSW

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!! (A's and Warriors)

RETIRE #24 AND #35 FOR RICKEY DAMNIT!!

by Erik being Erik on May 15, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

DPs

What does it mean that our team has been in the top 3 in GIDP every year since 2004?

I know it means we can't hit, but is there something else behind it? I mean, is there some way to prevent that sort of thing?

by Crosbino on May 15, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

when did we acquire Kendall?

coincidence?  I think not.

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on May 15, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, Swish!

Also, batting DJ in the 4th spot is a great idea.

by danmerqury on May 15, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

can it happen

get the soap!

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

it was a K!

so there!

"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 May 15, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

see my blog

thats why i had my arm removed

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavvy

I know no one wants to get on him because he's one of the only healthy players on the field, but Chavvy really sucks this year. Is it still the forearm thing? Or is he one of the all time great flame outs?

by Crosbino on May 15, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes, it's the forearm thing.

It's a chronic condition and it's not going away.  Virtually everything Chavvy does is centered around ameliorating the problem so that he can play, but it still has its effects.  There was a very good story about this a couple weeks ago. (I think it was SuSlu, but not sure.)

You can make the case that Chavez is a flameout, but if so he's a because of the forearm thing.

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

by iglew on May 15, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

DJ is so good...

all the haters before the season, raise your hands.

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on May 15, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

pick me!

::raises hand::

I didn't think he'd get his eyes working again, to be honest. Seemed like there was always a problem. Glad he figured it out :)

"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 May 15, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah.

The eye thing seemed kinda like a weak excuse last year, but apparently, it's true. Now I know why Macha and Geren always said DJ would be the starting first baseman.

by danmerqury on May 15, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

They are not gonna throw Cust fastballs...

KC saw enough of that last week.

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

that sinker is hard to hit...

they should just start taking pitches.  Get his pitch count up and get into their bullpen.

Oh well, so much for that theory.  Our great SS figured him out.  ;-)

"When I got injured, I felt disrespected. Waaannnh!" - Mark Kotsay

by FoolshGame22 on May 15, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

VINCE YOU SUCK

That was Buanesque!

"Ground ball to Gordon, he steps on Second and thats his only play. But Cust advances Swisher and Johnson."

by Zonis on May 15, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

comedy...

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!
I know Cust has been the hottest player recently promoted to the big leagues...but this SS has been doing a helluva job since he got brought up... who is this guy?

RETIRE #24 AND #35 FOR RICKEY DAMNIT!!

by Erik being Erik on May 15, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah I really don't know what he was thinking.

His voice has been cracking too.

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

WOOOHOO!!!

NO DP THIS INNING!!!

Let's score a couple runs now! YAY! 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 May 15, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Oppo field single!

WOOHOO!

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

BOOBY!

Alrighty then...

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on May 15, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah!

Wow, two outs, RISP, and a hit?!

by danmerqury on May 15, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

YAY! YAY!!

2-0!!! WOOO!! CROZ!!! RBI!! AHHHH!!!

"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 May 15, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

YYYYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY

brocro has been showing signs of a pulse. we need it baby

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweet!

Way to go Bobby Crosby

by letsgoas on May 15, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

i was under the impression from my catholic

school beatings that jesus never made errors

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

the exceptional oakland heavy, damp

night air caused him to misjudge the trajectory.

subject to revision pending next issue

by ak_A on May 15, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

we're gunna win!
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

You can't spell.

Of course with one hand, what should we expect of you?

by LilAnnieOaktown on May 15, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

its the fresh ink

distracting

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

well, isnt that conveeeeeeeeeeenient!
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks Royals!

Go Joe!! Nice game so far!

"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 May 15, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

4 pitches?

wow, KC really really sucks

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

well that was a good inning

trade Kennedy before it's too late!

Sigs cause injuries.

by mikeA on May 15, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice, JoKe.

55 pitches through 5 innings.

by danmerqury on May 15, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

at that pace

he will be at 222 pitches through 200 innings

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

that half-inning

was about 1/2 of the Warriors commercial break.

Sigs cause injuries.

by mikeA on May 15, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

by the way..

just saw Crosby's at bat and he should have struck out looking like KC's Buck should have vs Duke last night...but hey that's baseball..

RETIRE #24 AND #35 FOR RICKEY DAMNIT!!

by Erik being Erik on May 15, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

M's over LAA by 7-1 now
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

randy bell is coooool

thanks for that great news randy

the angels french kiss satan's poodle

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

make it 9-1 after ibanez homer!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

OOPs it was Lopez not Ibanez
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Giants are STILL going!
Ugh, I give up. Time to watch the Gilmore Girls.

by RenoTy on May 15, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Sit down!

Sissy!

"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Please, don't get injured!
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

remember that thing

when we were kids...a "Pitch Back"? What do you think would hit better, Kendall or a metal frame with a stretchy net that returns your pitches?

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm such a bad fan :(

I wanted Kendall to keep arguing and get thrown out.

"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 May 15, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

BOOOOO!!!!!
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

nice block jerk off!
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Escobar only lasted 2.1 innings ..
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Hehe

.. sorry if i redundant on that .. I like seeing the Angels get pounded!  ;) :)

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

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

YES if you're married to a rabid Giants Fan

.. as I am ..

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

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Absolutely not!

that's a relationship killer.  "hey I'm married", "I slept with your best friend", "I'm a giants fan"... pretty much all the same thing.

Free of Elderberry smell since 12:20PM 4/19/07

by DMOAS on May 15, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

EAT THAT!
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay Stewart!!
"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 May 15, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

STEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEW
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

crimony, that replay of stew

complaining about interference brings back bad memories....just play it through, do the dramatics when the freaking play is over and you are safe on a base.

subject to revision pending next issue

by ak_A on May 15, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Dammit! I said don't get injured!
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

I swear I will gnaw off my stump
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL
Chavy is trying to kill everyone. H8er!
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

and Chavvy K's... ho hum.
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 15, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

hahaha

qotm?

"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 May 15, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ummmm...

Chavy.. any idea when your gunna start hitting?

We all think we're much smarter than we really are...- Huston Street

by iloveoakland on May 15, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Especially after the Royals threw up on defense..
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

3 years ago
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is why

when I had the amputation, I specifically asked for NO pain killer! I wanted to feel all the pain because NOTHING is more painful than watching Chavvy bat with RISP!

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

yep

right down to the end of the bench

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Huh, sixth inning already...

Joe K. has been very solid once again. He and Gaudin might end up saving this season.

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

OUR turn to turn a DP !!!!!!!!!!!
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

yaaay!!

that's the kind i like!

"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 May 15, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

DP is a beautiful thing

when it's the OTHER team that hits into it!

by kapers on May 15, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

the worst part of mlb.com
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed

Even Reggie Miller is better.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 15, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do we not just have

the bitchinest starting rotation!

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

I <3 them so!
"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 May 15, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't get so excited...

we still have a bullpen {cue the horror music}.

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

(Screams like a little girl)

Nightmares,
Cold Sweats,

Thanks for that!

by Gromit1025 on May 15, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

It'd be even bitchinest-er with Harden.

Amazing that we can lose one of the most dominant pitchers in the game and still have a top to bottom solid starting rotation.

by danmerqury on May 15, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Harden for President of the HeMan BullpenHaters
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

9-1 in the third

The Tustin of Ontario Angels of West Covina make baby jesus cry

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

hey mr dj
"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

DJ extends his hitting streak! :)
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Alrite Cust...

are you using Wonderboy?

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Who would GIDP?

the quota will never be filled then!

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

what about

if we had 4 Dan Johnsons and 4 Scott Hatteburgs? It would be crazy!

"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 May 15, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

4 DP's!

Et tu Cust?

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought

he already had one! Way to be a DP hog!

"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 May 15, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

shucks Cust GIDP

taylor made ..

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

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavez sat Cust down...

"Don't hit so much, you are making us all look bad!"

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Little known fact.

Chavez also had an equal but opposite conversation with Kendall.

by danmerqury on May 15, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah...

a dead guy could probably fare better than Kendall

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kennedy has a shot at a complete game...

Hope the Royals haven't figured him out yet...

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

oh no

Geren will bring in the pen. Kennedy is doing too well

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

frack... Sweeney up with a man on...
With the Oakland A's, the intravenous drip is always half full!

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Keeper

duh

sorry

but duh

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your duh is misplaced

I'm delighted Kennedy's doing well.  But looking at his career #s, the A's sure as hell ought to listen to offers...that would be "selling high" in the classic Beane style.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 15, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay DJ

ManCrush!

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Kennedy

you stud you

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

kennedy!!

He's amazing me. I had no idea after his Spring Training that games like this would be possible. I love it.

"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 May 15, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

JFK on a popsice stick.
"Can I quote myself in my sig?" ~LAXile

by LAXile on May 15, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

77 pitches through 7 innings.

For comparison, Bannister's at 99 through 6.

by danmerqury on May 15, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Peralta in relief for KC
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Scut - hooked it foul
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Everybody knows what is going to happen...

here...

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

HR?

Oh wait... that's not what you meant...

"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 May 15, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice play Scut!

SB in front of Kendall is the norm...

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

See see!! THAT would have been classic...

Kendall grounds out, does not move the runner.

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

home run????

HAHAHA....

sorry. That's not funny.

by Gromit1025 on May 15, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Scut with a stolen base
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 15, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

haha

Kendall would've GIDP if he didn't. Good stuff.

"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 May 15, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall and Chavez

finally signed up for Cust's Hitting Academy. Lesson commence immediately

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Harang balks in a run...

1-1 tie in SD. That sucks.

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn...

Marty Lurie has got to stop interviewing these guys...

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

wrong Buck! UGH!
"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 May 15, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

oops...

we really need a DP...

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Calero
"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 May 15, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ok, hanging on...

Calero is coming in.

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

by OaktownRajah on May 15, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I have a bad feeling about this

is this the Good Calero or the Bad Calero?

(oh and BBTN showed the A's just a min ago)

by Zonis on May 15, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Hi everybody!!!

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!

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

by haroldMD on May 15, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

we needed a game doctor
subject to revision pending next issue

by ak_A on May 15, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

nope, some church tonight

:D

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

by haroldMD on May 15, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

This would be a good game

to have Street.

Sigs cause injuries.

by mikeA on May 15, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Nah

lets bring in the reliever with the 5.51 ERA

by Zonis on May 15, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

NEW THREAD OPEN
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 May 15, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by haroldMD on May 15, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

no way

I dont believe...what I just saw!

"What I lack in decorum, I make up for with an absence of tact."

by since72 on May 15, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

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