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Open Game Thread: Game 78 - A's at Cleveland

Gooooooooood morning, Oakland!!!  Yes, wipe the crusties from those eyes and get you some Starbucks (as opposed to your normal "adult" beverage) because we've got early morning baseball from Cleveland, Ohio.

The A's look to start a streak heading in the other direction today by sending Smokin' June Blanton to the mound.  Blanton is sporting a 7-4 record and a 3.19 ERA.  Blanton is 3-1 with a 1.14 ERA in June.  He's opposed by Paul "Don't Call Me June" Byrd who is 6-3 with a 4.74 ERA.  Byrd has actually been getting whacked around in June.  He's got a 7.89 ERA in the month of the Summer Solstice.  Although the last time out, he actually pitched pretty well against the Washington Nationals by only giving up three runs in 6 2/3 innings.

The A's send out this lineup to try and beat Mr. Byrd:

Stewart
Kotsay
Swisher
Cust
Chavez
Ellis
Johnson
Crosby
Kendall

OK, so I guess I can understand putting Kendall back out there since the game was rain delayed last night and Suzuki had a late night because of it.  But can we make sure that Suzuki is behind the dish tomorrow night?  Please?  Kotsay is hitting second by the way and in case you're wondering why...well, Mark has 11 hits in 24 ABs against Byrd and an OPS of 1.327 against the former Angel.  As a matter of fact, many of the A's sport an OPS of over .900 against Byrd.

The Indians try to cool off June Blanton with the following lineup:

Sizemore
Michaels
Martinez
Hafner
Peralta
Nixon
Shoppach
Barfield
Rouse

Old friend Mike Rouse makes an appearance as well as Kelly "Freaking" Shoppach.  Course that means that Donnie Darko, I mean Ryan Garko, has to have a seat and Garko has three hits in three previous ABs against Blanton including a double and a home run.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!!  Make that latte taste extra good this morning.

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Yay!!!

Good morning everyone!!!!  The sun is up, the sky is clear, it's a beautiful day to sit and be unproductive at work. :)

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 28, 2007 8:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

feels like

almost no one is browsing AN this morning. not even a DLD.

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

by rebus on Jun 28, 2007 8:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you can fix that
"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 8:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

but i'm

laaaaaaaaazy.

and have work to do.

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

by rebus on Jun 28, 2007 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

Is it some crazy form of masochism that we KEEP playing Kendall? Come on! He's literally the worst offensive player in baseball with a regular job.

What a joke.

by Crosbino on Jun 28, 2007 8:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

To be fair

he's been a lot better in June - including posting a higher slugging percentage than Swisher.

by green star oakland on Jun 28, 2007 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the difference is

one double in twelve less ABs.

still, I'd bat him higher than Kotsay versus lefties right now.

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

by rebus on Jun 28, 2007 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that Haren and Blanton

should get to use Kendall but the other 3 should have Suzuki as their catcher.

by IM4Oakgal on Jun 28, 2007 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanton

pitches better with Kendall. A couple of games back when he didn't have Kendall he had a poor game. So I bet he wants Kendall and you dont't mess with a good pitcher's head.

by IM4Oakgal on Jun 28, 2007 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

one game?

So based on one game, we're deciding that Blanton can't pitch to Suzuki? (any thoughts on small size?)

Even if true, these guys better learn to throw to him, because they're going to be next year.

by rageon on Jun 28, 2007 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree

but I don't think that this is the time to mess with Blanton. We are 8 games back. I really think that is their reasoning.

by IM4Oakgal on Jun 28, 2007 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanton

Hated using Melhuse, too.  Scares me to think what will happen next season.

by Colorado Fan on Jun 28, 2007 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Morning Everyone!

Almost forgot about this starting so early.  Should make the rest of my day at work far more enjoyable.  Let's see if Cust can get another HR today.  Hope the players slept well.

GO A's!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by kapers on Jun 28, 2007 8:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pump it up!

Go A's!

A's, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Jun 28, 2007 9:09 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what's up with kotsay

swinging at first pitches?  he seems to be doing it more lately.

by truelements on Jun 28, 2007 9:10 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that's his style, has always been
"The future's like, who cares?" ~Eric Chavez

by rebus on Jun 28, 2007 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swing time

 Better swing the bat today.  Byrd doesn't walk to many.  Good day to hit and run.  Maybe that is why martinez is not behind the plate.

by Arcman on Jun 28, 2007 9:15 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

chavy up again

with men in scoring position

by truelements on Jun 28, 2007 9:16 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

there you go - with 2 outs, even
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by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good ab

chavez goes the otherway just the way he was being pitched to the outside and a basehit.

by Arcman on Jun 28, 2007 9:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he's more comfortable

at 5 in the batting order

by oak1 on Jun 28, 2007 9:21 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chavez always comes through!

Never doubted him for a second... <looks around>

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Jun 28, 2007 9:20 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I blinked.

Did Blanton pitch the bottom of the first, or did Indians give him a pass?

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Jun 28, 2007 9:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Johnson

earned his paycheck today.

by IM4Oakgal on Jun 28, 2007 9:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Double your score!

I like this roll. Let's keep it up.

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by louismg on Jun 28, 2007 9:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah BABY!!!!

Groovy!

"Esteban Loaiza and Rich Harden have made as many appearances on the mound this season as Paris Hilton has spent nights in jail." - Blez

by 510inDenver on Jun 28, 2007 9:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i like this game so far!
I find your lack of faith disturbing...

by rebus on Jun 28, 2007 9:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pine Time-

seems to rejuvinate Croz

by ChefSeve on Jun 28, 2007 9:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woah, what's with all this power?!

And, like, people scoring runs and stuff. This isn't the A's at all.

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 9:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

crosby!

who are these guys?!

by truelements on Jun 28, 2007 9:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

double by Crosby means....

....it'll be even harder for Kendall to hit into a double play. That's I guess that's nice.

by rageon on Jun 28, 2007 9:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bobby w/ an XBH????

Oh right, no runner so he couldn't GIDP....

:)

"Esteban Loaiza and Rich Harden have made as many appearances on the mound this season as Paris Hilton has spent nights in jail." - Blez

by 510inDenver on Jun 28, 2007 9:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If I was being negative, I'd point out that

he's still trying to pull everything over the left field wall....

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

even Kendalls ground out moved a runner over
"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 9:31 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

rouse

doing a chavez imitation

by truelements on Jun 28, 2007 9:33 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ANOTHER 2-out ribbie!
"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 9:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm scared.
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jun 28, 2007 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's the answer-

for Kots--swing at the second pitch

by ChefSeve on Jun 28, 2007 9:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay Kotsay

Runner from third scores

by CrunchyFrog83 on Jun 28, 2007 9:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 out rbi

wtf???

by chavyizdamn3 on Jun 28, 2007 9:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

God, I'm getting giddy over this offense.

Hope they enjoy it enough to keep playing this way for a LONG time.

by kapers on Jun 28, 2007 9:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SNERK!

Bob Geren have another meeting today?  - Fosse

"Esteban Loaiza and Rich Harden have made as many appearances on the mound this season as Paris Hilton has spent nights in jail." - Blez

by 510inDenver on Jun 28, 2007 9:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cmon cupcakes, lower that pitches per inning stat

12 is entirely unacceptable.  Let's see 9 this time.

by kapers on Jun 28, 2007 9:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

9-run Ninth?

9! = 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 = 45 runs

"Esteban Loaiza and Rich Harden have made as many appearances on the mound this season as Paris Hilton has spent nights in jail." - Blez

by 510inDenver on Jun 28, 2007 9:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and 10 in the 10th

after Embree's 45-run bottom of the 9th.

by green star oakland on Jun 28, 2007 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

there goes

the perfect game, o well we still got the no hitter

by chavyizdamn3 on Jun 28, 2007 9:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mr Cleveland???!!!

Awesome.... Gawd I'm starting to be such a Cust fan...

Time for a CUSTomary XBH?

"Esteban Loaiza and Rich Harden have made as many appearances on the mound this season as Paris Hilton has spent nights in jail." - Blez

by 510inDenver on Jun 28, 2007 9:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Rex but had to chuckle- "Byrd-man!"

is what he used to call Paul Byrd when he was in LAA.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 28, 2007 9:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd say having command of your

pitches is essential for every pitcher, not just Byrd.

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 9:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate listening

instead of  being able to see the game.

by IM4Oakgal on Jun 28, 2007 9:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Cleveland Broadcast Only.

by Colorado Fan on Jun 28, 2007 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Unicorns didn't like that call
"Esteban Loaiza and Rich Harden have made as many appearances on the mound this season as Paris Hilton has spent nights in jail." - Blez

by 510inDenver on Jun 28, 2007 9:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

bradley to washington?

 Could bradley be going to washington with the trade for a minor league pitcher for a player to be named later?  Could Bradley be the player to be named later if the A's don't have any other deal for him in place?

by Arcman on Jun 28, 2007 9:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

just guessing

 The A's 10 days are almost up and no trade rumors in the air.  KC trade is off since Bradley has a mysterious injury after being traded.  Bradley wants to be a free agent instead of going to the KC.  Only other trade I can see happening is bradley for jaque jones and the cubs picking up some of jones's money.  

by Arcman on Jun 28, 2007 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're dreaming

I could see the Cubs wanting Bradley to take Jones' place, but I can't see why they'd trade Jones for Bradley.

They'll trade Jones to another team for a better deal, and then maybe they'll trade us something else for Bradley

"...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 Jun 28, 2007 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey

ya just let barfield do whatever he wants

by chavyizdamn3 on Jun 28, 2007 9:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall has a terrible arm, though it doesn't

matter if Blanton throws curveballs like that!

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no home for you!
"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DJ on fire!
Larry Davis's sigline: Fat Wank Suturist ~monkeyball

by LAXile on Jun 28, 2007 10:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Starbucks across the street

from my office had a brief experiment with adult coffee beverages.  I remember trying the mocha with peppermint schnapps.....disgusting.  They quickly decided the liquor license and bartender weren't paying for themselves and became a normal Starbucks.

Remember how many baseball fans root for their teams their whole lives without having the slightest hope of the success that we've enjoyed.

by Englishmajor on Jun 28, 2007 10:08 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, that was an interesting place
But just because something can be plotted on an X and Y axis does not make it the whole truth. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 28, 2007 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shannon didn't get the 2-0ut RBI memo
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by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 10:08 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The game is so fast today

After yesterday's long innings and marathon.

by IM4Oakgal on Jun 28, 2007 10:08 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

leadoff double and no score

this inning. lets not get back into bad habits here.

by oak1 on Jun 28, 2007 10:10 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we'll just return the favor
"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

woo hoo

Angels and Mariners are both idle today.

by kapers on Jun 28, 2007 10:14 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DJ

you scare me sometimes

by chavyizdamn3 on Jun 28, 2007 10:15 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

swish has been struggling of late
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jun 28, 2007 10:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

cust baby
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jun 28, 2007 10:20 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 singles? What's up with that?

Walk, HR, K. That's what he's known and loved for. This singles lark isn't going to fly! :P

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 10:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

gotta hold of that one
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jun 28, 2007 10:20 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Frank Thomas just hit #500
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jun 28, 2007 10:21 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

good for frank...manwhile piazza rots on

the dl.

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

by Vegas A's Fan on Jun 28, 2007 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

go big hurt

best pure hitter of the steroid era, and he wasn't even on roids.

by Backspin on Jun 28, 2007 10:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

eye eye, crusties!
But just because something can be plotted on an X and Y axis does not make it the whole truth. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 28, 2007 10:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

if we could have only kept the Big Hurt
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jun 28, 2007 10:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Barf
ield on base again
"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 10:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well, not any more
"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rouse-ophiles

might take note of his batting average.

by mikeA on Jun 28, 2007 10:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's Mike-Rouse-copic!
"...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 Jun 28, 2007 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not so sure he's a pimp, but he's incredibly

talented. I'm envious that they have such a good CF (both defensively and offensively). He's only going to get better too.

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 10:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope

Sizemore is as "pimp" as it gets.  How many times has this been asked "Grady - Will you marry me?"... More than anyone can count.

It's good to be Grady Sizemore.

by Colorado Fan on Jun 28, 2007 10:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

did anyone see that?

did kotsay even have a chance at it?

by truelements on Jun 28, 2007 10:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It hit the base of the wall (might have one

hopped it), so not really. It was pretty well smoked.

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

we need more runs

lets knock Byrdie out of this game

by oak1 on Jun 28, 2007 10:33 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i agree

he really didnt look sharp at all for the first 3 innings.

by oak1 on Jun 28, 2007 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

clap clap clap
He's not going to try to kill you, I'm just going to try to doink you. -Rex Hudler

by JediLeroy on Jun 28, 2007 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He really IS

the second coming of Ben Grieve.

Remember how many baseball fans root for their teams their whole lives without having the slightest hope of the success that we've enjoyed.

by Englishmajor on Jun 28, 2007 10:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No.

Ben had a pretty swing.

Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jun 28, 2007 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cleveland broadcast:

"The problem with Crosby is that he just cannot stay healthy."  But we all know the problem with him is that he sucks.

by truelements on Jun 28, 2007 10:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone else glad we didn't sign Trot?
Halos Heaven is like the war on terror...it's a joke.

by Vegas A's Fan on Jun 28, 2007 10:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton with a fantastic outing again.

Now do you pull him here, for fear of burning out his arm? I don't have any confidence in the pen, so I'd be tempted to leave him in.

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 10:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 pitches = 2 outs
"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 10:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swish

is going through some kind of a funk.

by oak1 on Jun 28, 2007 10:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think that catch

Counts for de-funkification =)

"Esteban Loaiza and Rich Harden have made as many appearances on the mound this season as Paris Hilton has spent nights in jail." - Blez

by 510inDenver on Jun 28, 2007 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dang.

Wish I'd seen that catch.

Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jun 28, 2007 11:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Me too!!!!

=(

"Esteban Loaiza and Rich Harden have made as many appearances on the mound this season as Paris Hilton has spent nights in jail." - Blez

by 510inDenver on Jun 28, 2007 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW INSANE!!!!
What a fucking catch lets hope it hurts them
Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Jun 28, 2007 11:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please describe!!!
"And Guardado deals. It's a drive to left field deep. Jones going back. Looking up! It is GONE! IT'S GONE! TEJADA WINS IT! DO YOU BELIEVE IT! 18 WINS IN A ROW!"

by Plunkage on Jun 28, 2007 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hit into the right field gap, looked like

it was past Swisher, but he reached out and dived behind himself to make the catch, then slid into the wall.

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of the best catches I have ever seen

As Bill King would have said Nick Swisher is the "MAN" in capital letters

Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Jun 28, 2007 11:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That BETTER be on BBTN highlight reel

so those of us tied to desks and the radio feed can see it.

by kapers on Jun 28, 2007 11:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And it means dick shit
Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Jun 28, 2007 11:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF???!!!!!
"Esteban Loaiza and Rich Harden have made as many appearances on the mound this season as Paris Hilton has spent nights in jail." - Blez

by 510inDenver on Jun 28, 2007 11:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't have pulled Blanton so soon

Because this is the gosh-darn result.

by NovA'sFan on Jun 28, 2007 11:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh no =(
"And Guardado deals. It's a drive to left field deep. Jones going back. Looking up! It is GONE! IT'S GONE! TEJADA WINS IT! DO YOU BELIEVE IT! 18 WINS IN A ROW!"

by Plunkage on Jun 28, 2007 11:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This team stinks.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jun 28, 2007 11:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

son of a bitch. Blanton gets no decision

and we are having to play frigging catch up.

by kapers on Jun 28, 2007 11:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

so awful...

pull flores now damn it!

by truelements on Jun 28, 2007 11:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Flores

Pull this clown.  BP at best.

by Colorado Fan on Jun 28, 2007 11:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember when

everybody was saying Flores > Rincon?

Yeah.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Jun 28, 2007 11:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's better-looking than Rincon
Remember how many baseball fans root for their teams their whole lives without having the slightest hope of the success that we've enjoyed.

by Englishmajor on Jun 28, 2007 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flores exposed

he's been lucky to get away with some shoddy pitching in the past. he really doesnt stack up against good hitters.

by oak1 on Jun 28, 2007 11:06 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ooh! ooh!

I know who to blame the game on!

"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Macha? Rincon?
Now for the tincture of tenderness, but I must use only a touch; For without a touch of tenderness it might destroy me, oops, too much.

by andeux on Jun 28, 2007 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do we need 3 lefties that have dead arms?

This A's pen is the worst I have ever seen.

Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Jun 28, 2007 11:06 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no

duke kiki or huston...casilla out...enough said

by truelements on Jun 28, 2007 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kiki Calero

is Kiko's pet poodle.

"...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 Jun 28, 2007 11:12 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The 'healthy' A's pen is pretty bad yeah.

Not much a manager or a GM can do when your closer, your set up man and the third best guy are all out injured....along with putting your best leftie (Kennedy) in the starting rotation.

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I disagree, Beane can fire Larry Davis and get a

good training staff, then every good player would not be on the DL.

Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Jun 28, 2007 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wrong

Duke, Street, Calero.

Of course it's bad now.

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jun 28, 2007 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Typical

Score Early... Let other team back in game... Lose game.  Ridiculous.

by Colorado Fan on Jun 28, 2007 11:06 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

don't they play nine in the majors?
"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 11:10 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hindsight is 20/20

but why not pull Flores against the right-handed hitter Michaels?  Just sayin'.

"And Guardado deals. It's a drive to left field deep. Jones going back. Looking up! It is GONE! IT'S GONE! TEJADA WINS IT! DO YOU BELIEVE IT! 18 WINS IN A ROW!"

by Plunkage on Jun 28, 2007 11:08 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i was thinking that too

except we dont have many good right handed arms left in the bullpen. atleast none we can trust in a key situation with Casilla sitting out today.

by oak1 on Jun 28, 2007 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hindsight the only thing you could have done

differently, was a different loogy, ie Marshall

by theblackpearl on Jun 28, 2007 11:18 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why does it feel like Geren gave up in a one run

game. Michaels versus lefties is great, why not play batter by batter. And why would you bring in a guy with a 13+ era  in a one run game?

by jjham15 on Jun 28, 2007 11:14 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Flores

has been lit up his last three outings.  Time to go back to Sacramento.  

Signatures? We don't need no stinking signatures.

by jubjub on Jun 28, 2007 11:16 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Uggy ugg

And you know the BP is tired, with one of it's members on Prayer to Prayer

by MobiusKlein on Jun 28, 2007 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ever notice

how more people comment when something bad happens than when something good happens?

"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 11:16 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's what sports blogs are there for

to vent silently.

"And Guardado deals. It's a drive to left field deep. Jones going back. Looking up! It is GONE! IT'S GONE! TEJADA WINS IT! DO YOU BELIEVE IT! 18 WINS IN A ROW!"

by Plunkage on Jun 28, 2007 11:17 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jun 28, 2007 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cust rules

Chavy SUCKS!!! AAARGHHH!!!!

"And Guardado deals. It's a drive to left field deep. Jones going back. Looking up! It is GONE! IT'S GONE! TEJADA WINS IT! DO YOU BELIEVE IT! 18 WINS IN A ROW!"

by Plunkage on Jun 28, 2007 11:16 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thinking Positive

3/4 so far for Cust.  And we have another runner on to start an inning.  Let's get back in this.

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jun 28, 2007 11:16 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we please trade Chavez?

Or DFA him?  I don't care.  

by sprtsnwyn on Jun 28, 2007 11:16 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck!

why am i not surprised.

by truelements on Jun 28, 2007 11:16 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chavez

Killed yet another rally

Time to go back to Sacramento.

by Threepwood XX on Jun 28, 2007 11:17 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

D'OH

I spoke far too soon.  Chavez just killed that start.

"The game has a cleanness. If you do a good job, the numbers say so. You don't have to ask anyone or play politics..." - Koufax

by Zakolantern on Jun 28, 2007 11:17 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chavez

What in the hell is wrong with him this season? .305 OBP?

by Bearcat on Jun 28, 2007 11:17 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

this season...

this is like 4th season of steady decline.  They guy is an above-average fielder and below-average hitter being paid 3X more than he is worth.  He should be no better than a 7th or 8th place hitter on a average team but with this roster of light-weights he's our beloved clean-up hitter.  I swear, has anytime Beane has opened up the checkbook it has resulted in complete disaster:  Dye signs extension, becomes injury-prone and useless; Rhodes - utter disaster as a closer; Redman - marginal disaster as a back-of-the-rotation SP; resulting in salary-dump trade for beloved Kendall (2 HR's in three years as an A but full of grit - what do you get when you replace "gr" with "sh" in grit? what Kendall is worth to the offense); Loaiza - a few good months but several months of injury; Piazza - injury-prone; and of course, our beloved Chavy - at least he has been assembling some gold gloves.

by Miggy on Jun 28, 2007 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd say he's an incredible fielder,

but yes, hit offensive production leaves a lot to be desired.

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chavez Needs to be Traded

while his Gold Glove work still gives him some value.

Do You Know the Way to East Bay A's?

by FanSinceKC on Jun 28, 2007 11:18 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chavez back to normal today

Lunging at the ball, way out on his front foot, and rolls over a hittable pitch as a result.  Is this guy just clueless or totally unwilling to stick with an adjustment?

"Look at this, OK? I want you to remember this face. This is the guy behind the guy behind the guy."

by baseb3383 on Jun 28, 2007 11:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

because it's a close game...

the guys does his best hitting when they are up by 8 runs or down by 7.

by Miggy on Jun 28, 2007 11:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We REALLY need

to start batting him 7th every day.

by broaklyn on Jun 28, 2007 11:21 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The wily Chavez lies in wait...

... for the perfect opportunity to shock his naysayers into stunned disbelief ...

i'll go now... the men in white are at the door.

by a tad askew on Jun 28, 2007 11:22 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is anyone shocked

That with Kendall, Crosby, and Kotsay back in the lineup the A's are back to scoring only 3 runs?

by Threepwood XX on Jun 28, 2007 11:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not really

But I pretty much just blame it all on Kendall.

"Look at this, OK? I want you to remember this face. This is the guy behind the guy behind the guy."

by baseb3383 on Jun 28, 2007 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Double plays

I really think the A's can survive one double play rally killer like Chavez, but having Crosby and Kendall in the line-up is just too much.  The fact that the A's league the league in double plays is kills too many rallys.

by Threepwood XX on Jun 28, 2007 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scoot has more DP/AB than Crosby, Crosby has

hit into 8, Scoot 7, Crosby has aver 150 more AB's, you do the math.

by theblackpearl on Jun 28, 2007 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sad thing is.

Crosby .636 OPS
Scutaro .661 OPS

"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jun 28, 2007 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

at least they don't waste outs...

by trying to steal.  You would think they might consider sending the runner a bit more with the propensity for 4/5's of the lineup to hit into DP's.

by Miggy on Jun 28, 2007 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

do you really think

Suzuki, Scutaro and Buck are going to keep this team scoring more than three runs?

by buddahead9 on Jun 28, 2007 11:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Of course, there is no such thing as a coincidenc

they were all in, the A's win, even though Kotsay has 2 hits, and Crosby has one.

by theblackpearl on Jun 28, 2007 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES

Because they wont hit into double plays when someone gets on base in a close game and kill the rally.

by Threepwood XX on Jun 28, 2007 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right here

This comment right here is what I was just about to post.  Now, hopefully we see Kurt pinch hit if Kendall bats.  (not sure where we are in the lineup)

by sprtsnwyn on Jun 28, 2007 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

new thread??

let's get some positive thinking going...

by joshers on Jun 28, 2007 11:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe we can remind Kendall he liked

hitting NL Central pitchers... visualize a NL cap on the pitchers head, Jason.

by buddahead9 on Jun 28, 2007 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alright!
Our murderer's row is up in the 9th! Woooooooo!

by RenoTy on Jun 28, 2007 11:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jeez

That was ball 3 ump, and way to go DJ!!

"Look at this, OK? I want you to remember this face. This is the guy behind the guy behind the guy."

by baseb3383 on Jun 28, 2007 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sac bunt time?
"And Guardado deals. It's a drive to left field deep. Jones going back. Looking up! It is GONE! IT'S GONE! TEJADA WINS IT! DO YOU BELIEVE IT! 18 WINS IN A ROW!"

by Plunkage on Jun 28, 2007 11:31 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Have they said

anything about Swish's hand on the A's broadcast?

by swinghard on Jun 28, 2007 11:31 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

why no pinch

runner for johnson?

by truelements on Jun 28, 2007 11:33 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Geren

YOU SUCK, PH for Kendall!!!!

"Look at this, OK? I want you to remember this face. This is the guy behind the guy behind the guy."

by baseb3383 on Jun 28, 2007 11:33 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no hindsight here...

you need to get johnson off the basepath, AND you need to PH for kendall

by truelements on Jun 28, 2007 11:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, Jason!
Remember how many baseball fans root for their teams their whole lives without having the slightest hope of the success that we've enjoyed.

by Englishmajor on Jun 28, 2007 11:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gee, sure wish Kendall was on the bench right now
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jun 28, 2007 11:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that throwing error was totally his fault
"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NICE KENDALL!!

C'Mon S Stew!

"And Guardado deals. It's a drive to left field deep. Jones going back. Looking up! It is GONE! IT'S GONE! TEJADA WINS IT! DO YOU BELIEVE IT! 18 WINS IN A ROW!"

by Plunkage on Jun 28, 2007 11:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow, and just like that...
Our hottest hitter is up with RISP.

Go Shannon!

by RenoTy on Jun 28, 2007 11:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

too bad Chavy isn't up instead of Stewart...

I was curious if he would opt for the first pitch pop-up or weak combeacker to the pitcher.

by Miggy on Jun 28, 2007 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall comes through

wow!!! lets go a's!

do we PR for DJ here??

by oak1 on Jun 28, 2007 11:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

JK must've heard our blog

and got pissed off.

Whatever motivates him.

"And Guardado deals. It's a drive to left field deep. Jones going back. Looking up! It is GONE! IT'S GONE! TEJADA WINS IT! DO YOU BELIEVE IT! 18 WINS IN A ROW!"

by Plunkage on Jun 28, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

watching on gameday

is extremely nerve-wracking.

by mikeA on Jun 28, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shannon Stewart

Please do the right thing here: you're a veteran, and with one out and a guy on third, you have ONE JOB TO DO.

DO IT.

by McP on Jun 28, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Leave it up to the A's to fuck up with RISP
Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Jun 28, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Because other teams never do that.
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jun 28, 2007 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not with the frequency of the A's
Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Jun 28, 2007 11:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMFG too much stress.
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jun 28, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not "Stew"-worthy!

I like Shannon for the most part, but he doesn't get that nickname!

by McP on Jun 28, 2007 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now had we PR for DJ

Would've he scored?  

We should still PR for him now with one out.

"And Guardado deals. It's a drive to left field deep. Jones going back. Looking up! It is GONE! IT'S GONE! TEJADA WINS IT! DO YOU BELIEVE IT! 18 WINS IN A ROW!"

by Plunkage on Jun 28, 2007 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't think he would have scored.

It sounded like a pretty shallow out.

Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jun 28, 2007 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh and yeah, it was about 10 yards away

from 2nd base. Ichiro is getting gunned down in that situation.

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not a chance. Ground ball past Rouse at 3rd,

DJ only just made it to the bag. Kendall was stopping at first, but the outfielder foolishly threw it to Rouse....allowing Kendall to essentially steal second.

by OldhamA on Jun 28, 2007 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he meant...

PR for DJ when Stewart was batting.

Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jun 28, 2007 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then who would be on first for the 9th?

Buck is getting rest for his thumb.
Swish would move to first, and Scut would be the PR?

by MobiusKlein on Jun 28, 2007 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

PH for Stewart now!
"San Jose A's of Fremont" validates the Halo's stoopid name

by ArakSOT on Jun 28, 2007 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Kotsay Please
Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Jun 28, 2007 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ack, positive reinforcement didn't work.
Let's try this:

Come on Kotsay, you miserable sack of droopy eyes!

by RenoTy on Jun 28, 2007 11:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh...
<cries>

I skipped the second half of my summer class for this? Oh well.

by RenoTy on Jun 28, 2007 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unfrickin'believable.

Actually, that's not true.  It's completely believable.  In fact all too familiar.  How frustrating..

"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jun 28, 2007 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what a f-ing joke, time to have a firesale Beane

this season is officially toast.  

by Miggy on Jun 28, 2007 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well put

I wish it wasn't familiar but it is

Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Jun 28, 2007 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

IT'S YOUR FAULT!

You show up here with a runner on 3rd, and look what happened!

Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jun 28, 2007 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I tried NOT showing up with one out

then I tried showing up with 2 out...

"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jun 28, 2007 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you had brought some cheesecake for us, tho...
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jun 28, 2007 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good point...

I can't believe I've been so stupid.

"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jun 28, 2007 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shite.

man, we are horrible.  No BP and no offense will get you ever time.  Chavez should not be that high in the line up.

by SwisherSweet33 on Jun 28, 2007 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why you play like shit

Like the A's have been doing you don't deserve to win

Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Jun 28, 2007 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ick
"And Guardado deals. It's a drive to left field deep. Jones going back. Looking up! It is GONE! IT'S GONE! TEJADA WINS IT! DO YOU BELIEVE IT! 18 WINS IN A ROW!"

by Plunkage on Jun 28, 2007 11:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendalls got to go
ok he had 1 clutch hit, but im sick of his terrible offensive game. He also sucks at defense.

SUZUKI.. PLEASE!

Lets go Oakland! Check out my blog:http://sportsrus33.blogspot.com/

by bballfanr33 on Jun 28, 2007 11:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kendall

Always hits just enough to get him another game but never enough to help the team.

by Threepwood XX on Jun 28, 2007 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fundamental failures doom this team (again)

Same old story, different day.

Here's to hoping for the annual summer lightning-in-a-bottle charge ...

by McP on Jun 28, 2007 11:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

won't happen, have you seen

our bullpen?  Our starters literally have to go 9 innings - 8 if Casilla is ready to go - in order for us to win.

by SwisherSweet33 on Jun 28, 2007 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

man, we actually played

very well 3 days in a row now.  just about 2 or 3 pitches away from taking 3-4.  oh well, baseball is like that.  on to new york where hopefully we can win the series vs the yanks.

by Backspin on Jun 28, 2007 11:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thats not playing well...
Thats mis-managing....Now I didnt get to watch the game live, I was forced to watch it here at work on cbssportsline, but when DJ got on to start the 9th, why is Geren not bunting him over? Why? You're down 1 run. Idiotic.

I just hope they win this series against the slumping Yankees, or else I am going to get a lot of shit for being an A's fan at Yankee Stadium this weekend...

by mills16 on Jun 28, 2007 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you bunt

then we never even get the runner to 3rd.  we had a breat chance, couldn't cash it in.  compared to the shea series, the a's played good ball vs clev, but, baseball being the random sport it is, 2 pitches were the difference between winning or losing 3 of 4.

by Backspin on Jun 28, 2007 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who cares about getting the runner to 3rd....

looked what happened, instead of bunting, there is pop up to 2nd, now DJ is stuck at 1B instead of being in scoring position with 1 out...at least a base hit would give them a good chance of scoring on a single...who cares about going 1st to 3rd, that doesn't score a run

by mills16 on Jun 28, 2007 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously..

we had the situation you want...runner at 3rd, less than 2 outs. The decision not to bunt actually worked in our favor.  If there's managerial decision that you could possibly question (and its questionable whether you even question this) is whether to pull Joe Blanton or not...The game was managed just fine.  We just lost because our team is not that good right now.

by wordfromthewise on Jun 28, 2007 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do a lot of people think bunting is always
the answer. You have to look at who is up and who is on base. Crosby is not a very good bunter at all and it would take a perfect bunt to get DJ up to second with his speed. Also you usually don't play for the tie on the road ,but thats another argument.
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on Jun 28, 2007 11:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, i don't get that either

not bunting was the right call there.  it worked out, but we failed to get the runner home.  i'm sure stew tossed a gatorade bucket or something, but, they've probably all put it behind them now.  its just baseball - we all need to do the same.

by Backspin on Jun 28, 2007 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you!!!
Someone with some sense
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on Jun 28, 2007 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You must get the runner in scoring position

It's fundamental ball...thats why the A's dont do well in the playoffs, because they don't play small ball...This so-called "Moneyball" is good to a point, butBeanes philosophy on not wasting outs isn't always correct...this was a situation where a bunt needed to happen...and i'm sorry, but if he can't get a good enough bunt down to get DJ over to 2B, then Crosby shouldn't be in the bigs

by mills16 on Jun 28, 2007 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the bullpen stinks

the offense hurts too but really the bullpen has cost us a bunch of games on this trip

by oak1 on Jun 28, 2007 11:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Epitome

This game had everything this season has been about...

  • Very Good Starting Pitching
  • Good Defense
  • Croz & Chavvy sucking ass
  • Horrid Bullpen due to injuries
  • Failure to bring guys in from 3rd w/ Less than 2 outs

Very, very tough loss.  Very tough.

by Colorado Fan on Jun 28, 2007 11:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, it was tough

But with Duke, Calero and Street out, we have no bullpen. They will be back post all star break and then we don't lose this game. It's as simple as that. HANG IN THERE, AN!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 28, 2007 11:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we can fall out of the division race

by the ASB at this pace if we arent careful. Street, Duke and Harden wont help us win the division then.

by oak1 on Jun 28, 2007 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I actually still feel hopeful.

We hit. and that was an improvement. If Beane coud find us some relievers we'd be in business.

by IM4Oakgal on Jun 28, 2007 11:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So Why Didn't Crosby Bunt DJ to Second?

Crosby didn't exactly do what is farily typical for him...(K on the outside pitch or hit into a DP) but getting the runner to second makes all the difference....plus

  •  Not much you can do with a AA bullpen.  We just don't have the arms right now.  We will all continue to cringe when Lewis, Marshall, Flores and the other guys destined for Sacramento/Midland come into the game.
  •  Can someone on this team clutch up?  Getting home a runner from third with less than 2 out seems impossibile for this team.  Perhaps Geren should consider a suicide or something...but wait...that means we actually do something different other than wait for Ellis to hit a three run jack..not going to happen.
  •  Chavez in the clutch...I think that is an oximoron.  I do appreciate his glove though.

On to New York..let's hope we are not the answer to the Yankees woes.

by EastbayBen on Jun 28, 2007 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Could have won 4 of 7 on this road trip

But instead, the A's won ONE of seven. Not good AT ALL. Especially considering the Angels' mini-swoon right now, the A's just blew a major opportunity to climb back into the AL West race.

I, for one, cannot sit and pretend the A's didn't just damage their postseason hopes considerably in the last seven games.

by McP on Jun 28, 2007 11:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We know that they damage their post season hopes.

But there is a lot of season left and who knows? Things may turn around for us and the Halos may have a bad streak themselves. So it's too early to throw in the towel.

by IM4Oakgal on Jun 28, 2007 11:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stewart surprised me.

I really thought he'd come through.

by IM4Oakgal on Jun 28, 2007 11:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

me too

but, they're humans, not robots.  oh well, onwards and upwards.

by Backspin on Jun 28, 2007 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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