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Open Game Thread: Game 82 - A's vs. Blue Jays

Maya_papi_tiny by Tyler Bleszinski on in News

The A's and Lenny DiNardo with a 3-4 record and a 2.47 ERA take on the Blue Jays and Josh Towers, who is 3-5 with a 5.59 ERA.  The A's open the second half of the season where they've always excelled since the year turned 2000.

It was a rough road trip that ended on two very good notes in New York.  I anticipate the bats being a little slow (wait, aren't they always?) and the A's taking a few innings to adjust.  It always seems to be that way when a team comes off a grueling road trip.  We'll see if that's the case this time or not.

The A's starting lineup looks like this:

Stewart
Kotsay
Swisher
Cust
Chavez
Johnson
Ellis
Scutaro
Suzuki

Now this is a lineup I can live with on a daily basis.  Although Kotsay probably shouldn't be batting second very often.  But at least Suzuki is finally in there.  Perhaps we're going to see more of him on a regular basis now?  I wouldn't complain about that.  Not in the least.

Here is the Blue Jays lineup with 500 home run club member and former Athletic Frank Thomas.  You know he likes hitting in Oakland.

Wells
Rios
Glaus
Thomas
Hill
Thigpen
Lind
Phillips
Clayton

Hopefully DiNardo gets back on the right track tonight.  It would be good to come home and keep the ol' momentum going from the New York beatings.  They do it against a pitcher that Chavez has owned in the past and Dan Johnson has also done well against.  Ironically, Bobby Crosby also has very good career stats against Towers and the A's are giving him a day off.  Hmmmmm.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!!

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Wow, I'm first!

GO A's!!!!!!!!!  Let's make it 3 in a row.

by kapers on Jul 2, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions  

So here we go.

5-1 yanks over twins.  the angels don't play.  the A's better win.  a-rod pulled a hamstring and had to leave the game.  c-rod says f*&%$ you.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions  

That Mrs. ARod is all class

and it's nice to see that the powers of Larry Davis extend now to the team the A's get done playing...

by IndianaAsfan on Jul 2, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

If only they would extend to the team

we are about to play.  Then I would want him signed to a long term deal.  

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

A-Rod

So A-Rod pulls the hammy, and the Angels are coming to town on Friday....

How many breaks have the Angels been given this season?

by Colorado Fan on Jul 2, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

other than

being swept by the Royals in ANaheim, I can't think of any...

I think religion is a neurological disorder that prevents people from thinking on their own.--B. Maher

by sf drift king on Jul 2, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm so excited!

I finally get an A's broadcast on mlb.tv!

YAY!!
Go A's!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions  

No fair.

Living in Las Vegas. I get absolutely nothing. No TV, no Extra Innings, no MLB.tv, nothing.

I missed the one and only time they were on national TV when they played the Giants on Fox.

This is the first time in 29 years that I won't get to see a single game either in person or at least on TV.

::Sigh:: Another night of Gameday Audio. It's okay, but it's just not the same with Bill King gone.

`I firmly believe that in every game, at least one team should be required to wear a legitimate, major league uniform.' - Ken Korach - 8/4/06

by nodaclu on Jul 2, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

aww :(

that really sucks. They need to fix their blackout rules for sure.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know other cities get hammered with it.

But we get blacked out for SIX teams!!!

  1. Athletics
  1. Giants
  1. Dodgers
  1. Angels
  1. Padres
  1. Diamondbacks

Until last year, it was seven. They did remove the Rockies from our blackout list at the start of last season.

But seriously, Oakland is 557.33 miles from my house. Four of the other six clubs are closer, only the Giants, are further (and only by 7 miles.)

How in the hell can MLB say that the A's are a "local" team to me?!?

[rant off]

`I firmly believe that in every game, at least one team should be required to wear a legitimate, major league uniform.' - Ken Korach - 8/4/06

by nodaclu on Jul 2, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tried....

Not enough bandwidth.

I basically get what amounts to a screengrab every 20 seconds or so.

That's what I get for cheaping out on a 256K DSL line.

`I firmly believe that in every game, at least one team should be required to wear a legitimate, major league uniform.' - Ken Korach - 8/4/06

by nodaclu on Jul 2, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

So ridiculous!

I think you should be able to watch whatever team/games you want. If advertising is a problem (like, if they want you to see local stuff instead of whatever teams stuff you are watching) they should just plug in local ads for wherever you are watching.

But I have no idea if that would actually work. It just really sucks you are blacked out for so many teams, especially since the only team that is actually local for you is AAA.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Have you attempted using mlb.tv tonight?

I just wondered if there was some "glitch" due to it being free until July 14th??

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah I'm using it.

It's working fine for me. I had to log in as usual.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh I'm not sure about that.

Though when I first signed up I was able to watch the Dodgers and Angels on mlb.tv and they're supposed to be blacked out for me. I haven't tried since I first signed up though, so I dunno if that is working still.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmm....

Wasn't aware of that. Let me give it a try....

`I firmly believe that in every game, at least one team should be required to wear a legitimate, major league uniform.' - Ken Korach - 8/4/06

by nodaclu on Jul 2, 2007 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope....

Just pretty swirling designs.

I wondered why I was getting an Autozone commercial when I first logged in. :)

`I firmly believe that in every game, at least one team should be required to wear a legitimate, major league uniform.' - Ken Korach - 8/4/06

by nodaclu on Jul 2, 2007 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not see a single game this season?

But surely you'll be able to watch the A's playoff games on TV!  :-)

"...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 Jul 2, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

I like the way you think.

I remain hopeful. :)

`I firmly believe that in every game, at least one team should be required to wear a legitimate, major league uniform.' - Ken Korach - 8/4/06

by nodaclu on Jul 2, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did someone just pull a Buck....

...and puke in the outfield?

`I firmly believe that in every game, at least one team should be required to wear a legitimate, major league uniform.' - Ken Korach - 8/4/06

by nodaclu on Jul 2, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hi Everybody!!

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!

BAD NEWS: DUKE DONE FOR SEASON
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/s...

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

by haroldMD on Jul 2, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Sure they are.

even Jason Giambi says so.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fosse just said something interesting about Haren:
He said there was a bug going around the team and that Haren caught it, and was pitching slightly sick yesterday.

I guess he's human after all. His only weakness is his immune system. And possibly Kryptonite.

by RenoTy on Jul 2, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Lenny D.

Meet Mr. Thomas.  

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

DiNardo strikes out Thomas.

Yeah, right, and Jack Cust is a legit major leaguer DH.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Jul 2, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Lenny DiNardo
so fun to say...
"San Jose A's of Fremont" is pretty bad; "Silicon Valley A's of Fremont" is worse

by ArakSOT on Jul 2, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by haroldMD on Jul 2, 2007 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not to worry....

Kotsay is filling in nicely.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

So THAT is why Kotsay is batting 2nd!

Because he sees a lot of pitches and rarely grounds into double plays!

by Zonis on Jul 2, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Prevent the team from getting overconfident

too early in the game

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is what pisses me off. First pitch swinging

into a DP.  Chavy is the King of the popout on the first pitch and now we have Kotsay swinging right away too.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Geez Kotsay

Next time just say "no thanks, give us two outs."

by sprtsnwyn on Jul 2, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

9 pitch inning for Towers

Thanks Kotsay! You're a true... aw fuck it.

by Zonis on Jul 2, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Ha ha ha!
Swish throws his helmet after striking out but it clings to his hand and heads towards the home-plate ump. It look like the ump reached out to catch it, so hopefully he didn't take offense.

by RenoTy on Jul 2, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

He called it a strike too.

Swish only gets two during next AB.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Holy cow

Poor Matt Cain...

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

What happened?
"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Has the Giants offense

therefore a 2-9 record.

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

whew!

I thought something new and terrible had happened... but that's more like old and terrible haha. Poor guy, having to play for the Giants.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

And didn't even have a choice

unlike SOME PEOPLE we know...

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why?

Because he's on the Giants?

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah DiNardo!

Lookin' good!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Whew!

That catch scared me a bit.
Let's go A's! How about some offense?

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

We need an offensive explosion

Perhaps we should call A-Rod's wife...

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Well why not?

It's not like she's busy with her husband or anything.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chavez is becoming confident. I hope he can

keep it going post ASB because we're gonna need him.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

woooo

Let's go A's!!!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Would Big Frank have scored there?

Babe Cust has got wheels.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Ooh...no, bad DP!
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Freaking Ellis.

Don't sit next to Kotsay for the rest of the year.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

GIDP as a contagious disease?
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's the first time

I've ever seen a winking frownie.

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh..yeah, it is upsetting.

Everything about Crosby is upsetting.

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 2, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Whhhhyyyyyy are we swinging at the 1st pitch?

This guy is struggling and we just let him off the hook.  Come on guys.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's go, Senor Clutch!
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Well...

at least we have a guy at 3rd still... it didn't end the inning yet.

Let's get another hit here!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

C'mon Scuuuut!
''Around the fifth inning of a night game, things get a little fuzzy. Double-vision sets in. Players begin turning orange.'' -Bruce Jenkins

by fridaynightfan on Jul 2, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

AHHH....Marco at short.

I love retro nights.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice job scoot!

Double, opposite field. RBI. 2-0 A's.

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

by louismg on Jul 2, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I find Crosby's approach just fine.

... that is, while he's on the bench. Great approach.

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by louismg on Jul 2, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

He says he tried it but it didn't work.
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am hearing a whiny child's voice...

"I TRIED but it DIDN'T work!"

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes!

Way to go Marco!

''Around the fifth inning of a night game, things get a little fuzzy. Double-vision sets in. Players begin turning orange.'' -Bruce Jenkins

by fridaynightfan on Jul 2, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

HITS. With RISP!!!

Will the madness never end??  

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

:) yay!

And a runner in scoring position still.
LETS GO A's!!!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Another fine example

of my "clutch = smart" argument. Way to know the situation, Marco.

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Former A's trying to beat Seattle.

German at second, Teahen at bat with one out in the ninth.  Seattle and KC are tied 2-2.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Jul 2, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Teahen singles.

Now comes Emil Brown, another former Athletic.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Jul 2, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

and he should have scored

but hesitated at third.

subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 2, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

True Ath....oh, never mind..
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL at Ray: "Beverage?"
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

"something to eat"

funnier still.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

slightly over middle aged woman.

For a second I thought she might keep him.  Something about objects leaving the field belong to the fans...

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good AB, Kurt.

I have no problem with you striking out after a good battle.

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

I was about to post that!

I wish there was a better ending, but that was a great at bat anyway.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Totally

Especially for his, what, 6th game?

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Its alright Suzuki!

Kendall would have grounded into a double play anyways...

even if there were already 2 outs, and the runner on 2nd, he would have found a way!

by Zonis on Jul 2, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Is anybody else having trouble

accessing the 700K feed on MLB.tv for tonite's game?  I keep clicking 700K but I only get the 400K feed.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Jul 2, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

I haven't tried it.

I usually just stick with the 400k because it doesn't take as long to buffer and it fits better side by side with AN for me. I'll click it once the game comes back on and let you know.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think it's not working for me either

but now I don't have a link for the different versions so I can't click back to compare.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK found a link to go back to 400

Don't notice a difference between them so I don't think the 700 is working.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

This stinks.

The 700K is much nicer, I can actually see the ball.  It's not working for any other games, either.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Jul 2, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's MLB for ya. Let's give this away free
to people who don't subscribe, while simultaneously screw our paying customers.
"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come on Lenny

time for one of your signature ground balls!

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Kind of getting nervous about this...
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

C'mon Frank, a pop up for old times sake!

''Around the fifth inning of a night game, things get a little fuzzy. Double-vision sets in. Players begin turning orange.'' -Bruce Jenkins

by fridaynightfan on Jul 2, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

hmm that's not a ground ball, Lenny...

You can get one now though, to make up for it.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Is DiNardo living on borrowed time?

He's struggling now.  

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

The BIG HURT's pocket
Why does he insist on having his pocket inside-out? It was the same way last season?

by Scooter on Jul 2, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Cuz his HURT is just too BIG!
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess it hit the ground eventually

and that's probably a good thing..

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

DNArdo...

is showing his true colors.

by Zonis on Jul 2, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

5 hits in 2.1 innings?

yeah, I think that qualifies as stuggling

Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC

by closetasfan on Jul 2, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

That sucked.

These guys had me believing for a minute.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Lenny!

Let's get out of this now!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

On the plus side...

...now Thomas is clogging up the bases.

''Around the fifth inning of a night game, things get a little fuzzy. Double-vision sets in. Players begin turning orange.'' -Bruce Jenkins

by fridaynightfan on Jul 2, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

GIDP

Would've been nice if DJ didn't ground into a double play with no outs

by Scooter on Jul 2, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

DJ?
"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Where's LuAnn?
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I sure hate to think of the bullpen

getting taxed in Game 1 of 7 consecutive.  Let's go Lenny.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Stewart's arm

Troy Glaus taking third on a single to left is something you should never see in a baseball game.

by RLangford on Jul 2, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Dinardo...

either stop sucking, or get the [Arod's Wife] Out!

by Zonis on Jul 2, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

And does anyone ever acknowledge

Chavy's at times less than stellar range?

by RLangford on Jul 2, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

But yeah, the defensive metrics have

shown diminishing range over the last few years.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Jul 2, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come on Leonardo

paint those corners!

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

DiNardo

You aren't helping matters.

by sprtsnwyn on Jul 2, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

by the way

when is harden coming back to the starting rotation?

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

by haroldMD on Jul 2, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

we need lenny and jfk in the bullpen

no more duke this year, nothing sure on street.

need harden and Lostaiza back.

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

by haroldMD on Jul 2, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

7 outs 7 hits
not a good ratio
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC

by closetasfan on Jul 2, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

New stat

WHOP = Walks + Hits per Out Procured

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tony Soprano on the line...

inquiring about your new "stat".

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

ungh....

so much for the hope...

by Zonis on Jul 2, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

COME ON LENNY!!!

Finish this inning! Let's go A's!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Basically since always.

He's just not that good.  Never has been.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Jul 2, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's afraid to throw strikes now.

And I'm afraid Colby will throw strikes.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

STOP THE PAIN!

SOMEBODY PLEASE STOP THE PAIN!

by Zonis on Jul 2, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

anyone else notice that when

Suzuki catches we tend to give up a lot of runs?

by buddahead9 on Jul 2, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I think it's because

he usually catches guys like DiNardo. ::shrug::

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes

another reason to like kendall even tho he can't hit.

I think religion is a neurological disorder that prevents people from thinking on their own.--B. Maher

by sf drift king on Jul 2, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good Geren!

Macha would have waited longer.

by Mr C on Jul 2, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap. That is Dinardo's 3rd defensive mistake
this year.  He has really been awful defensively.
"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

That was ugly.

Sometimes you just don't have it.

I hope the bullpen can come in and finish this game without us wearing too many guys out.

And hopefully our offense will come back :)

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Ugly

like a faceplant.

''Around the fifth inning of a night game, things get a little fuzzy. Double-vision sets in. Players begin turning orange.'' -Bruce Jenkins

by fridaynightfan on Jul 2, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

There are no words to describe
the suckitude that was Lenny DiNardo's last 8 hitters.
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 Jul 2, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

How about?

"Sucky McSuckface"??

Rename Fremont, CA, to Philadelphia, CA. "Philadelphia Athletics" will sound great.

by One won lost won on Jul 2, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by haroldMD on Jul 2, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

omg

suzuki

by smasfan on Jul 2, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

It's contagious...
I think religion is a neurological disorder that prevents people from thinking on their own.--B. Maher

by sf drift king on Jul 2, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

My god Suzuki....

What was that??

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Keichi Yabu, Mike Venafro

anyone??

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

by haroldMD on Jul 2, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Suzuki...

Gotta play your position.  Next time.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

BAH!!

We have the best luck sometimes.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Why the fuck was he up so far?

Perfect one hop if he wasnt standing in the wrong place

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jul 2, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

aawwwww motoboy

c'mon

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

by haroldMD on Jul 2, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

not gonna gain ground this way.
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 2, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Ramon Hernandez would have had that one, but of

course he would have been standing on the pitchers mound so he wouldn't have to block the plate.

by theblackpearl on Jul 2, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's finally over!!

That inning was gross. I'm glad it's done. I hope the rest of the game is better.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

If Suzuki hadn't come out
5 feet in front of home plate (for no good reason), he probably could have handled the hop; bag on Kendall all we want, but Kendall makes that play.

Remember, though: Josh Towers sucks. Might need to win this one 10-9 but it's doable.

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 Jul 2, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Absolutely

Suzuki got happy feet and hopped up for a throw that would been waist high if he stayed at yhe plate.

Hope is what makes baseball so great, just as baseball is what makes hope so painful. -- Nico

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 2, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

So that inning sort of sucked

But I'm here at the Coli and met Jennifer, so that part's cool.

Hope is what makes baseball so great, just as baseball is what makes hope so painful. -- Nico

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 2, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

What sucks...

is that I have not faith in this team to overcome a four run deficit.  

But I Do love the Kotsay commercial.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Think A-rod would let me have her for a while?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

we can score more than 5 runs in 1 inning.

damn, but it was yesterday.

can we repeat?

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

by haroldMD on Jul 2, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

sure!

If we get rid of the GIDP and the swinging at first pitches for outs stuff... we can TOTALLY win this game.

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

<gives up hope>
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Theoretically

shouldn't Kotsay also know what pitch is coming?

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Glad to see our offense really fight back

to counter that big inning by the Bluejays!

by Zonis on Jul 2, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Ye gods.

Another A-turned-Royal is playing a critical role: Dotel on for KC, facing Jose Guillen.

Stat Wonk Futurist

by salb918 on Jul 2, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

long out fest to be punctuated

by innings of dribblers.   i hope not.

subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 2, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Sad thing is, as badly as he pitched
if DiNardo could just field a dribbler back to the mound it would be 4-2 right now.
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 Jul 2, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Glen Kuiper's wife

is hot. this game however, is not.

"If you like baseball, if you know baseball, how can you not be crazy about Elly?" -Terry Francona

by Christine on Jul 2, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

watching our old buddy Dotel

in for KC now.

subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 2, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Ugh.

Now comes the really f'ing loud Hindi film music from my obnoxious upstairs neighbor.

I hate people.

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

we must live across the street from each other.

do you have 12 year olds who get drunk and party across the way at night when you're trying to sleep? if so, you're definitely my neighbour.

"If you like baseball, if you know baseball, how can you not be crazy about Elly?" -Terry Francona

by Christine on Jul 2, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

No...

across the street from me is a church.  Are you having trouble controlling your children?

;-)

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah yes. Time for some Metallica.

Or Ozzy....save that for 2:00 am or so.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I liked Dotel

And his green glove

by Scooter on Jul 2, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

he's sportin a blue one tonight.
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 2, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I didn't like him in Boston...

but he did have a cool glove.  I never understood why his breaking ball got slugged all over the yard.  Casilla reminds me of a better version of Dotel.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree

Casilla is like Dotel

by Scooter on Jul 2, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes! DOC OC struck out Beltre!
Boy he makes me nervous! I hope the M's lose!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jul 2, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay!

Let's go A's! Offense time!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Colby Lewis is looking decent

Not as sucky as normal. What happened to Lenny D? Ouch. And Kurt needs to play further back when catching a rifle from Swish. Oh well! C'mon, comeback kids!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jul 2, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by oblique on Jul 2, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, at least DJ

is showing some self respect.

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

by alox on Jul 2, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

And we're back in the game!!

WOOHOO!! Let's go A's!!

"I never saw a hooligan I did like. They're like left-handed pitchers, they all have a screw loose somewhere." - The Asphalt Jungle

by drmmerchk on Jul 2, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Sorry DJ

I was a doubter, but you're playing well.

by greala on Jul 2, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by haroldMD on Jul 2, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

DJ is locked in right now,
and I don't mean Jennifer's basement.
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 Jul 2, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Another chance for the ex-A's. Teahen up

German on 1st. Of Jesus on 2nd.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Scutaro reminds me of a little leaguer.

He loves to play this game.  If only Geren loved to have him play this game more often.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

I really don't think Lewis is as bad as those on

AN are certain he is.  He is a starter and though he had one bad start he hasn't gotten a chance since.  He isn't used to pitching out of the bullpen and he did quite a job for a while.  I look for him to have a good run in the second half if he is around and wouldn't mind him getting a shot as a starter again.

Commence hateful responses.

by marco magic on Jul 2, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Yooooououuuu id-i-ot! Just kidding.

He is as good as an option of we have for this earl in the game.  I think he makes a good long man but I sure don't want to see him pitch when we have the lead.  He nearly broke the A's record for consecutive scoreless innings somehow.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 2, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Lewis is looking sharp!

Maybe he's not as bad as he's been pitching. Cool!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jul 2, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

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