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Open Thread: Game 41 - A's vs. Giants

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Barry Zito takes the mound tonight for--did I say "for" out of habit? Sorry!--against the Oakland A's tonight. The A's plan is generally to drive the pitch count up and get to the opposing bullpen early...Hmmm...Should be interesting.

Meanwhile for the A's, Chad Gaudin gets the call, with plenty of incentive to conserve pitches and throw 9 innings. Ron Flores is the latest savior (literally and figuratively) in place of Dallas Braden, who was optioned yesterday to Sacramento. Flores joins Witasick, Calero, Embree, Marshall, and DiNardo as guys who have no business trying to save a game.

The starting lineups:

Winn - CF
Frandsen - 2B
Lewis - RF
Bonds - DH
Klesko - 1B
Molina -  C
Feliz - 3B
Visquel - SS
Ortmeier - LF

Stewart - LF
Swisher - Middle Field
Chavez - 3B
Johnson - 1B
Cust - DH
Crosby - SS
Ellis - 2B
Buck - RF
Kendall - C

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Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on May 18, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

And it appears that I

posted 2 minutes BEFORE the original post...

Flatten Your Thirds.

by LawDaddy on May 18, 2007 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

:(

this is a sad, sad day. But we're gonna kick ass.

"It would be tough since I'm kind of known for having my hair long." -Travis Buck, on hypothetically being traded to the Yankees

by GreenNGoldGirl on May 18, 2007 6:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Milton out again

Do we dare say DL again??

by Hawk on May 18, 2007 6:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Personally

I hope the A's rock Zito for 8 runs in two innings just so the pro Giants media could shut up for a while. Of course, that's probably too much to ask of the A's offense.

by lenscrafters on May 18, 2007 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

knowing the a's offense

they'll probably score 3 runs in the first, then not score the rest of the way leaving the bases loaded a couple of times along the way as Zito battles control problems.

sorry, but i've had too many sarcasm pills:|

by oak1 on May 18, 2007 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm sticking with my guess

Zito: 5 IP, 120 pitches, 6 walks, 1 HBP, 2 hits, 0 runs.

You swing harder, you strike out; you try to throw harder, you hit the mascot. ~ theblackpearl @('.')@

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

i guess I can't clarify ...

... that that guess was for the first inning, can i?

You swing harder, you strike out; you try to throw harder, you hit the mascot. ~ theblackpearl @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 18, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

nope

this is a tough crowd here at AN - you should know that! :)

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

3-4-5 in lineup against Zito

Are Chavez, DJ and Cust.  Ouch...but it's not like sticking Crosby in there just to provide a right-handed bat would help.

by Soaker on May 18, 2007 6:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Zito

is a rare example of a lefty pitcher whose numbers are better against right-handed batters. For his career:
lefties have hit   .251/.342/.387 against him
righties have hit .227/.303/.359 against him

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

by andeux on May 18, 2007 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

How about a third of a business??

Very wearing, but... one batter, one batter, one batter???

Would "A closer by thirds" work??

Rename Fremont, CA, to Philadelphia, CA, and avoid the unnecessary headscratching!

by One won lost won on May 18, 2007 6:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Tags are premature

We don't know there will be a save to blow!  I don't want to restrain the optimism, but let's not get ahead of ourselves.

by MobiusKlein on May 18, 2007 6:57 PM PDT reply actions  

On this, one of most anticipated

games of the year with Zito....I get an invitation from gal at work to go biking tonight.   Jeebus, I said I will take a rain check.  Crimony, social life is limited enough without this debiliating A's obsession. (pets cat and prepares dinner in microwave, removes pocket protector)

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by ak_A on May 18, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Dude

Set the VCR, go biking with the gal, and watch the game later.

Or if you're on MLB audio like me, listen to the archive later.

"...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 18, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go go Chad ..

.. Gaudin! ..

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Randy B

Your wife is a fan of the opposite persuasion, right?  How are you 2 handling the night?

by LilAnnieOaktown on May 18, 2007 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

you mean of the other team?

that kind of opposite persuation.

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by ak_A on May 18, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

She's gone to one of her tennis matches

will be back later, i think before the game is over .. I noticed both TV stations {FSN, TV-36} are covering the game ..

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, I think she's straight
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 18, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

1-2-3 inning (unconventional)...

...and here comes Mr. Zito.

<applauds>

Now let's get 'em, Oakland.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 18, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions  

let's go offense!

im gonna forget about the KC series and pretend it didn't happen and suck up my Oakland Athletic pride....GO A's!!!

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought Croz should have
taken it to the bag himself, but it worked out. Goal against Zito: 20 pitches/inning!
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 18, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

those listening to radio

how was Barry's reception?...miss all that on mlbtv.

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by ak_A on May 18, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

SWISHER :)
"He just struck out on ball four. He got Pluto-ed!"

by Kimberly on May 18, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I LOVE HIM TOO

he's the only A that i like seeing at the plate.

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Even if we do well vs. Zito, it's just gonna

remind us of all the trauma he used to cause us.  

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

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

and if he does well, we'll hate ourselves for

being poor.

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

by LAXile on May 18, 2007 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I briefly met Zito once. Very nice guy.

I wish him well...just not tonight.
Go A's!

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

hahaha

I'm enjoying this so far.

The game represents... the checkered journey of life. - Milton Bradley

by mikeA on May 18, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

but we still probably won't score here....
The game represents... the checkered journey of life. - Milton Bradley

by mikeA on May 18, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zito forgot his morning MRE.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

bases juiced for...

JACK CUST!

please dont hit into a double play!!

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

what's the over/under for ...

... number of feet Cust screws himself into the ground swinging at Z's curve?

You swing harder, you strike out; you try to throw harder, you hit the mascot. ~ theblackpearl @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 18, 2007 7:21 PM PDT reply actions  

bwahahahaha

this is why I wanted him to sign with Texas. I love walks.

The game represents... the checkered journey of life. - Milton Bradley

by mikeA on May 18, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

That run felt sweeeeet.

Even though it was gift wrapped.

"He just struck out on ball four. He got Pluto-ed!"

by Kimberly on May 18, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

1-0 A's!!

zito cant throw a strike!

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

rich , very rich. i feel smug now.
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by ak_A on May 18, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

so that's what "trying to be too fine"

looks like from the other side.  ok.  it's kinda cool, but it still feels wrong to have zito pitch against us.  incestuous.

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

by LAXile on May 18, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Almost as fun as watching this,

will be reading what Zito has to say in the papers tomorrow.

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

by andeux on May 18, 2007 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

"i forgot to do my pre-game yoga"
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Happy...

but strangely sad at the same dad.

by ClutchSteinbach on May 18, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

who's your daddy?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oops

typo.  and a strange one at that.  i better call my therapist.

by ClutchSteinbach on May 18, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow

I'm not sure whether to feel happy or sad at the moment...

Did he leave his strikes in his white cleats when he left?

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on May 18, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Hahahahahaha.
"He just struck out on ball four. He got Pluto-ed!"

by Kimberly on May 18, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

barry zito in FITZ

coming to a ballpark near you May 2007.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Quick, someone rip off his uni--

I think there's some green and gold under that ugly orange monstrosity.

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on May 18, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

SF 0, OAK 2 - Bot 1st

Infield single Crosby.

That's 30 pitches.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 18, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

He is fucking

terrified of the zone.

The game represents... the checkered journey of life. - Milton Bradley

by mikeA on May 18, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Bobby Crosby

he's swinging a hot bat in May.

keep it big boy!

im actually starting to like him!

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 7:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Can we start the "Zito" chant now?
Free of Elderberry smell since 12:20PM 4/19/07

by DMOAS on May 18, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Ouch. :-(
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on May 18, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zito still loves us.
"He just struck out on ball four. He got Pluto-ed!"

by Kimberly on May 18, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

SF 0, OAK 3 - Bot 1st

Bases loaded walk Ellis.

That's 35 pitches.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 18, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

I love this Zito...

especially when he is pitching agains us

Neat Sig

by smith1051 on May 18, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

This is crazy.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

totally
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by ak_A on May 18, 2007 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

thank god he's on the Giants

... when he did this for us, it was kRaZEe.

You swing harder, you strike out; you try to throw harder, you hit the mascot. ~ theblackpearl @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 18, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

damn, i wanted more
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by ak_A on May 18, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

shelacked?

Does that mean he's single, or dating Slingblade?

You swing harder, you strike out; you try to throw harder, you hit the mascot. ~ theblackpearl @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 18, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

I think he got dumped...

she lacked.

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

by DMOAS on May 18, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Almost batted around

and only had two hits!

by letsgoas on May 18, 2007 7:29 PM PDT reply actions  

gonna take little trip over

to mccovey chronicles....heh heh, see what up there.

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by ak_A on May 18, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

i'm sure they are getting angry about

gaudin's facial hair.  
i've noticed whenever the a's are beating another team, opposing fans focus on our hair.
am i right?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes.
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by ak_A on May 19, 2007 1:26 AM PDT up reply actions  

I really loved that half inning

Having Zito watch the pen warm up in the first inning...priceless.

by coffee roaster on May 18, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

What's our record when we score
3 runs in the first inning? 0-2? KEEP SCORING!
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 18, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

My boyfriend thinks Jack Cust is a home run

vampire, and used his dark powers to steal Bonds' HRs, the reason for Bonds's slump.

I hope he is. :)

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on May 18, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Those powers aren't dark.

They are for all that is good in the world. :)

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 18, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

"the clear" powers
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by ak_A on May 18, 2007 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

tee hee

http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/com...

The game represents... the checkered journey of life. - Milton Bradley

by mikeA on May 18, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I think Ken Doll...

has a chance to break Hank's record.  He is going to get on a roll starting tonight!

Neat Sig

by smith1051 on May 18, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

isn't there an a's commercial

about striking out bonds on a backdoor slider?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mooon, Gaudin!
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on May 18, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap

How the hell do you walk Pedro Feliz?

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

by andeux on May 18, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

smug feeling is slipping away
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by ak_A on May 18, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

come on Gaudin

lets get the next 2 outs.

by oak1 on May 18, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Geez Chavez!

That was a little scary!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Chad, let's not do that.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay!
Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 7:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay...

I'm predicting a Jason Kendall lead off home run, so I must have fallen asleep in front of my computer again.

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

by DMOAS on May 18, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

im predicting

a groundball to the second baseman.

damn it was shortstop!

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm predicting

the world will come to an end in the year 2012, on December 22.

by LilAnnieOaktown on May 18, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Duh.

Doesn't everybody know this?  Says so on the Mayan Calendar.

by LilAnnieOaktown on May 18, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

i want

more runs
now!!!

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

lets get another 38 pitches this inning for Z

and i'm not talking about Curt Schilling's blog

by oak1 on May 18, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

He isn't on the DL?

Its truly frustrating to watch him at bat, on the other hand, he's reliable.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

why are the a's swinging

Zito's battling control problems and the last 3 hitters swing early in the count.

by oak1 on May 18, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Just Tuned In

Bottom of the first seems to have been scarily stereotypical:

Zito: walks galore

A's: GIDP to end inning with bases loaded

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Mmmm. Brodie Brazil.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on May 18, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I need a filter for my TV

that will replace Zito's Giants gear with anything else. A's gear, chicken suit, wedding dress, whatever... Whenever they show him in the dugout, I go, "Awww! -- Wait. Shit. Enemy."

This is hard. :-(

"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on May 18, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Yep.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."

by Kyli on May 18, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lincecum looks like he's ten-years old!
Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Please Please

Do not let Bonds homer!

by Mr C on May 18, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice Job!

Go-Dan!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's get some runs

Our bullpen needs at least a 6 run lead.

by Mr C on May 18, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

And that's if Gaudin lasts eight!
Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gaudin

hasnt looked sharp in the last 2 innings.

Lets score some runs here.

by oak1 on May 18, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

ichiro

has 3 SB in 3 innings.

damn.

i want him.

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

How weird

Is Chavy facing Zito?  I ask you.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

WOO! x2!
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

DJ!!
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

DJ!
Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I have a cheap Yamaha electric piano.

For some reason I don't entirely understand, it has a button which, when pushed, causes it to play the sound of someone exclaiming "D.J.!"  (Some sort of "do your own rap mix" feature, I suppose.)

So whenever D.J. hits a home run, I have to go in the other room and push that button a few times.

"...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 18, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yesssss!

Keep pouring it on.

by Mr C on May 18, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

That would've been a helluva play.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

ESPN would have endlessly replayed

Bonds watching Wynn catch it.

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

by Nick on May 18, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

TV Question: Will the Giants-A's Rivalry...

...ever match the Giants-Dodgers rivalry?

Of course not.  The Giants and Dodgers have a rivalry that goes back decades and they compete against each other for the right to enter the post season.

The Giants and A's is part of the disruptive hype that is interleague play.

(Have I mentioned I hate interleague play?)

Woot!  DJ!

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Ditto on that one.

Interleague will never equal division rivals.

by Gromit1025 on May 18, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yankees-Mets is pretty serious

not as big a deal as Yankees-Red Sox, but bigger than anything else for the Mets.

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

by Nick on May 18, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Probably right...

The Mets battle the Yankees for newspaper space every day.

On the field, their top NL rival is probably the Braves.  They've had some intense series (including tin the playoffs).

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 18, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

But, as you say, it's more-or-less a one-way...

...rivalry, which is itself largely the result of the ridiculous amount of media attention given the Yanks, even in a down year.

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

And then there's Red Sox-Braves...

...which is a huge rivalry for the descendants of the fifty or so people who were Boston Braves fans in the 1940s and early 1950s.

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

And Mariners-Brewers

for the dozen Pilots fans who are still bitter about the move to Milwaukee.

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

by Nick on May 18, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Even A's - Angels...

...which frankly has none of the history of Giants-Dodgers, is far, far more exciting than these games.  

I find it embarrassing to lose to the Giants, so I guess it's important to me that the A's win, but in every other way, this game is much less significant to me than even A's-Mariners or A's-Rangers, let alone A's-Angels.

And all the other interleague series are far and away the series I care least about during the year.  

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

it doesn't have to

yes, division rivals are the biggest deal, obviously, but there are plenty of good interleague rivalries.  
fortunately interleague play is here for good no matter what some old fogey fans think about it.  obviously fans like it because ticke sales increase, and at the end of the day that's what matters.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

What creme and clear can this be said about?

obviously fans like it because ticke sales increase, and at the end of the day that's what matters.

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

well, the big difference being
that interleague play isn't CHEATING and steroids is.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

He got a little too much of the zone.
The game represents... the checkered journey of life. - Milton Bradley

by mikeA on May 18, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

zito needs fear the zone a bit more
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Randy Winn almost caught that ball
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

smug feeling coming back
subject to revision pending next issue

by ak_A on May 18, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Are they doing the "ZI-TO!" chant?
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Dan Johnson=BEAST

through 78 at bats: .361/5 HR/15 RBI

i love it.

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

andeux 1, Soaker 0

As to my concerns about LH hitters in the 3-4-5 spots:

So far, 6 plate appearances
4 BB
1 single
1 home run

by Soaker on May 18, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Me Too!

I'm happy for heem!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

just when i thought crosby was changing his ways

he grounds into a double play.

tight...

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

he almost hit an opposite field double

down the line on the previous pitch.  jeez.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

these things happen

he's still hitting well as of late.  

by ClutchSteinbach on May 18, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

another DP

no a's game can be complete without hitting into a few double plays.

by oak1 on May 18, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

zito

has 68 pitches through 3 innings.

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

To me, Chavy's last AB
is why the whole "clutch/important ABs" argument is impossible to determine. Was that an important AB? To me it was, but it was also with no one on in the 3rd inning.
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 18, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Thank you

Shannon.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Double plays and left on base

The A's have had such a problem with this for such a long time, I don't really get excited at all if they have men on base.  I only cheer if someone actually scores.  At games people are cheering but I don't really yell unless someone touches home plate.

by Mr C on May 18, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

And yet . . .

if there were risp and Cust was at bat you might have a little hope.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

i can't stand one of these giants announcers

but i can't tell which one because their names are so similar.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

The Kuiper boys are in tandem tonight

Duane Kuiper for the Giants (described by his former Cleveland teammates as the 2nd baseman who dove at more ground balls hit right at him, than any other player before or since...) and his true, younger brother, Glen Kuiper on the A's TV broadcast.

Rename Fremont, CA, to Philadelphia, CA, and avoid the unnecessary headscratching!

by One won lost won on May 18, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

what the hell?

what are the boys and girls of hunters point going to do or benefit from a bunch of honorarium baseballs in a glass case?

ummm, baseball field need baseballs, not an art installation!

by greendatitiz on May 18, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

nice play ellis - good 'D' that inning
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

What's Zito's pitch count?

How much longer are they going to go with him?

by Mr C on May 18, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Buck needs to redeem himself

That double play in the first has brutal.

by Mr C on May 18, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

There's a little redemption

Though that hit looks a lot better with the bases loaded.

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ungh!

Buck!  Me likey!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

nice hit Travis

.. Buck! ..

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

buck singles

ups his batting average to .225

yay!

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

zito shaking his pitching arm after that

first pitch to kendall.  injury or excuse?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Mike Krukow

Did he just say that Zito is "amphibious" instead of "ambidextrous?"

Maybe pitchers really do need a smart catcher to know what to throw.

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

by Nick on May 18, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm closing the store I work at

and completely lost count of the drawer when I heard that

by Feeba on May 18, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I noticed that too...

....but then I thought, "Hey, it's Z.  Perhaps he is amphibious!"

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah...

I assume...hoping, whatever...he was using an old joke.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 18, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think he was joking.

I didn't laugh.

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

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

mcc folks heard it too

http://www.mccoveychronicles.com/com...

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

hit and run please
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

"he doesn't strike out very much either"

uhh, he does this year.

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

kendal k's

but he still has grit.

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

He'll never have as much grit....

...as Erstad, however.  You need to have punted to get that kind of grit!

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let the walks

continue!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

so how low

does kendals average have to go before they decide to bench him??

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

83 Pitches

for Zito

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Button your jersey, slob.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

How does one measure....

snappage?

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Have to admire

that curve ball.  Its a beautiful thing regardless.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Indeed!

Whatever the snappage

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

i asked my science teacher

who was an angels fan if he could take one A's player and put him on the angels who would it be.

And he told me no one.

then he rethought it and said Chavez.

little does he know.

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

you know when gameday takes forever

that they grounded into a double play.

sadly i know this alot.

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you kidding me?

The score should be 9-1 or better.
Is that 3 double plays!?

by Mr C on May 18, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

A's lead MLB in GIDPs

Simply ridiculous.

Every
single
member
of the team
should be bunting more.

Rename Fremont, CA, to Philadelphia, CA, and avoid the unnecessary headscratching!

by One won lost won on May 18, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

worst idea ever.  
you want piazza, jack cust, dj, chavez, swisher bunting??
what would be the point?

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

it should be
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

My local zoo has a coati named "kapers"...

whom I always think of when I see your username.

OT, I know, but I had to tell you.

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aren't coatis kinda cool? At least it wasn't an

elephant or something.  The name is a blend of my first and last name.  Not terribly original but easy to remember.

by kapers on May 18, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow!

Very cool Go-Dan!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

That was pretty.
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Giants announcers talking about leg quiver...

...and grade-school bathroom visits.

That's it.

They've just engaged in the single dumbest game broadcast conversation of the year so far.

It'll be hard to top.

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

those guys are fairly sophomoric

meathead types

subject to revision pending next issue

by ak_A on May 18, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice

Yep, Oakland has a great Johnson.

by afskycop on May 18, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

nice play ellis, nice pitchin Gaudin
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Lets add

to our lead boys!  Looking very confident right now!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Did we know this?

http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/new...

Bad news on Harden, Loaiza: Righty starters Rich Harden and Esteban Loaiza have suffered setbacks in their respective rehab programs, but it looks like Loaiza is much closer to returning to a big-league mound.

Harden, who has been dogged by injury problems throughout his career, is on the 15-day disabled list with a right shoulder impingement. He didn't play catch at all while the A's were on a road trip through Boston, Tampa Bay and Kansas City from May 1-10, and after a few days of long toss in the outfield upon the team's return, he was told to shut it down.

Asked when Harden will throw again, Geren said, "Not any time soon. He just doesn't feel great, so he's gonna back off a few days and try again."

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

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

NOOOOOOOOO
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

My reaction:

NOOOOOOOOO! GOD DAMN IT! F@CK YOU! DIE!

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

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

i thought he was coming back soon

NOOOO!  MENDOZA!!!!

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

soon = never
"Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

ackkk
subject to revision pending next issue

by ak_A on May 18, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

With all the italics...

...I thought Geren had finished the quote with "Kots went yard. With a pink bat. Stud."

My gosh, the man's blown a synapse.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 18, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously

I am much more pissed about the Loaiza set-back.  I have totally written Harden off at this point.  He will never be able to string together more than a couple starts at a time.  I feel bad for the guy, but what a waste.

Come on, was anyone here really counting on Harden to perform for us this year?  He's a walking disaster.

by ClutchSteinbach on May 18, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha! 6 Walks!

Sorry Zito, but I'm loving this!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Neener neener.

Bitch.

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

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Wouldn't it be great

If the A's became Zito's bitch from now on?  I would pay to see that, fer sure!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn Johnson...

keep it coming...

Buh bye Zeets...

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on May 18, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Right now it looks like a variation...

...of the old '80s videogame, Brickout®.  A large baseball is bouncing around the screen and hitting an "mlb.tv" logo.

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

EIers watching FSNBA, the SF people...

didn't get to see it. The cut out before he left the mound.

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

by Jennifer on May 18, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

zito knocked out

standing ovation for Z. he's still an athletic at heart.

by oak1 on May 18, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

3 LH batters in 3-4-5 spots vs. Zito

I questioned this, but the final result is:
8 plate appearances
5 walks
2 singles
1 home run

I'll try to think of some equally disparaging comment about the A's lineup tomorrow night.

by Soaker on May 18, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Billy knew

and it wasn't emotional.  Its hard to remember that.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on May 18, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Very embarrassed looking

Bochy coming out to get him, he's staring at the ground.  Intently.  Rocking a little on the mound.

Bochy gives him a pat on the ass, and he jogs to the bench.  Mixed cheers and light boos.  Puts his jacket on...

I'd say he look embarrassed more than any other emotion.

Rename Fremont, CA, to Philadelphia, CA, and avoid the unnecessary headscratching!

by One won lost won on May 18, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm going to guess...

...that most of the light boos came from those wearing orange and black.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 18, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd look embarrassed too if
Bruce Bochy patted me on the ass in front of 50,000 people. Then I'd file a harassment lawsuit. Then I'd slug Bochy. Then I'd look shyly at him and say, "Call me."

I need help.

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 18, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Love this but Zito will bounce back

Just like when he was with us he can totally dominate and totally suck ass.
If I was there I would have clapped for his first pitch and laughed my ass off when he got lit up like a Christmas tree.

by Mr C on May 18, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Final Zito line...

97 pitches (50 strikes)

4+ IP, 6 H, 7 R, 7 ER, 7 BB, 2 SO.

ERA now at 5.13.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 18, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

When Zito has that curve working, I still

love to watch him pitch.  But when he struggles, it isn't just a little bit, it's huge.  That's why I was wondering why he commanded such a high salary -- so many highs and lows.

by kapers on May 18, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

with haren it's just highs
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on May 18, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes, that was baffling to me

and still is, more so now, despite all the talk about it ad nauseum

subject to revision pending next issue

by ak_A on May 18, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agree

The "durability issue" is overplayed IMO.  So he's never been injured.  He looks like a 16-14 or 12-14 pitcher for years to come.  Can't that be attained much cheaper, with two guys instead of one??

Rename Fremont, CA, to Philadelphia, CA, and avoid the unnecessary headscratching!

by One won lost won on May 18, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I question the Giants

desire to want to be a truly competitive team.  Both Zito and Bonds draw attention=crowds.  All about the pulling in a bigger share of the bay area market.  

by LilAnnieOaktown on May 18, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zito''s sitting on the Giants bench

Looking like a kid sitting, waiting to go into the principal's office, having been caught ruining school property and setting off fire alarms. Biiiig trouble! Seriously glum!

Rename Fremont, CA, to Philadelphia, CA, and avoid the unnecessary headscratching!

by One won lost won on May 18, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

DYN O MITE

Was that Jimmie Walker who just scored?

by easyraider on May 18, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Sounds like I've missed a good game so far

I just got in from work to see the 4th and on.

Speaking of work, I found a couple of A's talking bottle openers at work tonight while I was stocking. This wouldn't be so odd if I lived in the Bay area, or California even, but I live in upstate NY. I'm deep in the heart of Yankee and Met territory and mixed in with the NY Giants and Jets openers sat the A's ones. Made me smile.

If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on May 18, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I hid them in the back

until tomorrow. Now if I only had some bottles to open!

If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on May 18, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cherish them...

listen to the voice of a god, the late great Mr. Bill King.

by LilAnnieOaktown on May 18, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

What do they say?

"Ouch! Pulled a hammie!" ?

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, I think its Bill King

calling Hatty's homer for the 20th win. Fairly sure thats what it said. I didnt have time to test as I was already 45 minutes late leaving and still had to mop.

If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on May 18, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Same here!

Sundays arent pretty during the fall in my house.

If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on May 18, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

this is the Jets one

The A's one is almost the same

http://www.talkingbottleopener.net/N...

If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on May 18, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's pretty cool. I like the MNF theme cuz

it reminds me of Vinny's comeback against the Dolphins.

by kapers on May 18, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Giants announcers are singing Ken Doll's praises

The Giants announcers are idiots.

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

see Joe Posnanski's

thesoulofbaseball.blogspot.com

He looks at potential Hall of Famers of the future by team.  Manny, etc.  For Oakland, Mike Piazza, and then as an aside...

"Special mention: Jason Kendall. Through the years, he has been a fine, if odd, player. He was a catcher with speed. He's seventh all-time in getting hit by pitches. And while he was never exactly a power-hitter, one day about three years ago he simply stopped hitting homers. He has hit exactly one homer in his last 1,500 at-bats. ... The reason I mention him here is not for his Hall of Fame case -- though he does have a shot at 2000-plus hits, which is tremendous for a catcher. No, it's to point out that right now (with Angel Berroa safely on the bench) Kendall has to be the worst everyday player in the American League. It's horrifying to watch. He's hitting .188. Runners have stolen something like 26 straight bases on him. He ALREADY has six passed balls. He has two extra base hits all year. It's sad to see."

Joe knows...

Rename Fremont, CA, to Philadelphia, CA, and avoid the unnecessary headscratching!

by One won lost won on May 18, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

"They don't give Gold Gloves away for nothing."

Nope.  Reputation accounts for a whole mess of them (Chavy excepted, of course).

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Giants announcers

Call me crazy I know some people will want to revoke my A's Fanatic card for this but I actually enjoy the Giants announcers.  They flow well together.  
I hate the Giants to the core but the announcers never bothered me.

by Mr C on May 18, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Some of us are stuck watching the Giants crew...

...on mlb.tv

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

my wife likes them too
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

they are horrible.
The game represents... the checkered journey of life. - Milton Bradley

by mikeA on May 18, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't mind them but

If I couldn't listen to the A's announcers then that would suck.  When the A's aren't playing I'll listen to them a little just to listen to baseball and root against the Giants.  A's annoucers are waaaaaaaaaaaaaaay better I just don't hate Giants announcers that's all.
As everyone knows Bill King is the greatest announcer that ever or will ever live.

by Mr C on May 18, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Apparently not everybody...

...or else Bill King would have gotten the Frick Award at the Hall of Fame already.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 18, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

infield single for Jason
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Chad at 98 pitches

Don't suppose he'll pitch a complete game

by kapers on May 18, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

With a five-run lead...

...we should be fine as long as he can get us through 8 2/3.

Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

NOOO

injury delay?

whos dead?

by chavyizdamn3 on May 18, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok.

Maybe I need to put my glasses on...swore he was hit in the backside.

by LilAnnieOaktown on May 18, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay....okay...

not really pay all that much attention to the game anymore...looking for a puppy.  Anyone know of a pug breeder in the bay area?

by LilAnnieOaktown on May 18, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nico ?

Oh, you meant pugs with other pugs ...

by green star oakland on May 18, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Really?
Nico is a pug breeder?  Is this true, Nico???

by LilAnnieOaktown on May 18, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not as often as I've asked.
Or did you mean Stewart?
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 18, 2007 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

SWISHER :)
"He just struck out on ball four. He got Pluto-ed!"

by Kimberly on May 18, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Stewart is still pretty darn fast, ANers ..
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

good think he doesn't run on his wrist!
Mark McGwire on Interleague Play: "It doesn't do anything for the game...I think we should go back to the way the game of baseball is meant to be played."

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

gonna dial up my giant

fan buddy up in juneau shortly.  heh heh heh

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by ak_A on May 18, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't jinx it!

The A's bullpen is certainly capable of screwing this up...

by ClutchSteinbach on May 18, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

yay!!!

9-2. hopefully Gaudin goes 8 innings and we have a chance:)

by oak1 on May 18, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

LAD 1, LAA 8 - End 6th

I give it a raspberry --- PPBBBBBBTTTTT!!!!

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 18, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

let's play good D, Boca
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

please bullpen...hold the lead
Halos Heaven is like the war on terror...it's a joke.

by Vegas A's Fan on May 18, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

6 runs isn't enough with our bullpen

oh man i can't watch

Oakland A's 2007 World Champions!

by CrackBaby on May 18, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Lewis K's ..

.. grab some pine rook! ..

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

ohmigosh, that right guard commercial with the

guy and the deer, was on ESPN.  Doesn't it get enough airplay on mlb.com???

by kapers on May 18, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Stewart out of the game?

Boca in for Stewart. hope its just precautionary
but the a's have been dropping like flies with no
good news in sight.

by oak1 on May 18, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

S'OK jay only gave up 1 run
.. the Athletics may be small-market but they have BIG-heart! ..

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

that just means our Embree/Calero

closing combo can give up the usual 3-run ninth and we can still win!

by buddahead9 on May 18, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Calero gives up ZERO!

Shouldn't the AAA guys get some innings, when they're up by six?

by JR on May 18, 2007 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

The A's have found a closer!

Now they need a middle reliever.

by JR on May 18, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

bradley to dl???

kinda have to think he's going back?

Halos Heaven is like the war on terror...it's a joke.

by Vegas A's Fan on May 18, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

The way DJ's been hitting

you can't possibly take Giambi over DJ this year

by JR on May 18, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

NEW THREAD OPEN
"Take me out to the ballgame...Take me out..."
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 18, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

got my first A's cap in two

years from the mlb store in the mai today.  how fitting, pardon the pun.

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by ak_A on May 18, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Randy Bell on May 18, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

They might need that run, too

Let's see if Kendall can pitch.

by JR on May 18, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Been gone for a few days...

I finally made it back from Disneyland only to see that our moribund offense has been supplanted by the changelings that appear to take over the team every couple of weeks.  Not only have the A's managed to score after the first inning, they are now in double digits.  I wish the changelings would stop by more often.

So is Harden really deader now than he was a few days ago? And another thing...can Cust be placed on either the Republican or Democrat nomination list for prez?

"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on May 18, 2007 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

i, alone, acknowledge your post.
subject to revision pending next issue

by ak_A on May 18, 2007 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

The voice of one who cries out from the wilderness
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on May 18, 2007 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

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