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I. AM. SPARTA. CUST.

A's up 4-2 going to the bottom of the 6th, thanks in part to yet another Cust HR, and Haren righting the ship after a fugly 1st.

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Whoa.
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who kidnapped our ss?

Whoever they are....give em what they want to keep him.  I like this new guy so much better.

"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 21, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

He can even steal bases!

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I could weep for what could have been...

I hope this is where he turns it around.  

"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 21, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It would be very nice...

to sweep the Halos this week wouldn't it?

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crosby has a

multihit game!

first since June!!

by chavyizdamn3 on Jul 21, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bobby Crosby has another hit

and I need another beer. This is too much.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we're winning!

Had to do some other stuff, just came back.  Damn.

by paradox on Jul 21, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoo hooo!

Feels like we never win!

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tammy Faye Bakker died. :(
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

She lived near KCMO? Whoa.
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

She seemed well, as well as can be on Larry King.  She died well.

by paradox on Jul 21, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Curious now...

was she sick?

"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 21, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cancer
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

I liked getting makeup tips from her.

"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're a circus performer too?

Impressive.

"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 21, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'm the elephant.
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey

It's not true in the least, no need to put yourself down.

by paradox on Jul 21, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The one with lipstick?
"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 21, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The one dress up like a clown.
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cust didn't do it.

Solid alibi.

"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 21, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF what team am I watching

all these bunts.  Here's my theory, Geren knows that BB is reading up on soccer prospects and how to put a team together and has caught him napping meanwhile the A's do what a mediocre/bad hitting team has to do.

You're killing me smalls!

by marco magic on Jul 21, 2007 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go T-Buck!
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Monkey. Football.
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where's Crosby girl? At the game I hope.
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by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

whoa, a lead now!
Okay, ASB come and gone...time to make the run...or not.

by ak_A on Jul 21, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF was that?

weirdest commercial ever

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why does the A's Fantasy Camp

have a phone sex girl voice-over?

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It was more creepy than anything else, really.
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But the sexy voice is sandwiched between

Hendu and Steinbach.

Let's just say I'm not feeling very needed..

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Busy signal...

I can't get through.  

"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 21, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

followed by Steinbach

they know how to get me all hot and bothered.

I find your lack of Faith disturbing...

by rebus on Jul 21, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Truly...I kept wondering if it was

costing me a $1.99 a minute to watch it.

"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 21, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought Swish was pretty good on TWIB today.

I nearly "teared up" when they played Bill King's call of the 20th win.  God that guy was a god.

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

I don't think Fox shows that, do they?  I couldn't find it.

by sprtsnwyn on Jul 21, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

11:30

That would explain it.  Thanks.

by sprtsnwyn on Jul 21, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mine came on @ 11:00.

Huh.

"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell... I don't remember what time. I just know

I got the damn thing on my DVR today.  

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hotness, Danny.
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Regarding Potential AN day in Arlington

The A's will be here on the following dates:

Mon 8/6   7:35
Tue 8/7   7:35
Wed 8/9   7:35
Fri 9/7   7:05
Sat 9/8   7:05
Sun 9/9   2:05

I already have tix for 8/7 and won't be in town on 9/7 and maybe 9/8.  Anyone up for Sun 9/9?  Or does it need to be a Sat so you can have Sunday to drive back?

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by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cool! I may be back on the 8th if I don't stop

in Memphis on my way back from Huntsville.  My son is going to Space Camp that week and we were going to Graceland on the way back.  If I don't go to Memphis, I will be back sometime Sat afternoon.

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How far of a drive is it?
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let me check.
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

5 hours from where I live so probably about 7

hours since you can cut a corner or two.

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

8.5 from KC
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It can't take that long but I'm sure that is what

Yahoo is saying.  How many miles does it say?

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's going through your area.

Want me to pick you up on the way by? LOL

"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure. You can help me with yardwork
before we leave and also drop off my shit from the Royals game.
"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

you better be ready by noon. This train will leave your ass.

"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

flights are $49 on SW!
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's like...

a tank of gas for my beast.

"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry.
That's about 8 hours too many in a car for me.
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glen Kuiper just dissed T-Long bad
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He deserves it.

Can you say crybaby?

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah.

Definitely enjoyed the diss.

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Talking about the Ramon+T-Long to Padres

for Kotsay deal.  Ray said how happy they were to have Kotsay, and Glen said, "sometimes you have to give up some major league talent...which the A's did in Ramon Hernandez."

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whew.
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Danny caught a break...

especially when Fosse says "it might have been a little bit low"....lol

"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 21, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding.
I expected his usual "well, it was pretty close."

by RenoTy on Jul 21, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap.

The O's scored, time for Casillas.

"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 21, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That almost took Danny's head off.
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I know the "sell high" theory would say trade

Casilla but we would have one hell of a bullpen if we keep him, Duke and Street.  They would be as good as anyone elses and, combined with out starters, we wouldn't need a great offense to compete for a long time.

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, even I'm wavering

(and I brought it up). I love bullpen depth. Street, Duke, Casilla would be mucho sweet.

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 21, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes it would be primo.

Especially if Duke comes back and pitches like he used to.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I honestly believe our offense will accidentally

get better than what it is right now too.  I mean 4 runs a game would probaly win the division.

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was so hoping

for a one pitch out.  Come on Casillas....

"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 21, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why are there only mulitple wife marriages and

not multiple husband marriages?  I want equality dammit!!

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by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's my beef too!

Especially since men are so sexually limited.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHAT???

How can you say we're "sexually lim--"

Yeah.

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 21, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well yeah ...

all guys except you of course, Nico. You have that dual ability to please women and ...goats.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Technically

Isn't a situation with 1 man and 0 women the same as an infinity-to-one male-female ratio?

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

I must consult Salb the AN mathematician before I can answer that.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just imagine the variety!
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We do.

A lot.

"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 21, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Problem is, most guys would refuse to be #2 or #3

or #4,5,6 etc

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't

Sign the pre-nup, what the hell, five years of a different life, not bad.

by paradox on Jul 21, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey we have potential here!

Oakgal, is your husband up for this?

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by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

** winks **

I've always lived up to my potential.

by paradox on Jul 21, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he's used up?

He is limited you know....lol

"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 21, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perfect scenario for having multiples.
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by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This idea is beginning to grow on me.

lol...there is potential.  

"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 21, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol....I'll bite

what kind of multiples do you mean?

"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 21, 2007 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey!

He's my 56 year old LOVE machine.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like this?

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No no...

let him sleep, he needs his rest...lol

"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 21, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the "trophy" wife

That always seemed a little off.

by paradox on Jul 21, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice job, Casilla

And the 3-2 pitch to Roberts was a strike. <snerk>

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 21, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

According to

the magic Kendall strike zone

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 21, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i think jim palmer has false teeth

been noticing that whistle sound now and then

Okay, ASB come and gone...time to make the run...or not.

by ak_A on Jul 21, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ewwww, that would suck. Does his smile look

different?

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by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least

Chavez didn't hit into a double play this time.

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 21, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pop up.... oh well
Okay, ASB come and gone...time to make the run...or not.

by ak_A on Jul 21, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Eric Chavez is not a good hitter

Just felt it needed to be said again

by RLangford on Jul 21, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We'll throw that

into the pile along with the Larry David and Milton Bradley posts

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 21, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

should be more like

I like our chances. Oh wait, (fill in the blank) is up ...

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah bases loaded!!
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by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hi everyone

Let's go Oakland!

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh God.
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mark Kotsay

Start hitting grand slams so you have some trade value.

by RLangford on Jul 21, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bitch!
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Figures. crap crap crap
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by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you have got to be kidding me

dskgjsdfkahadfhfadkja sdscv;lsgjsdghas

by chavyizdamn3 on Jul 21, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, Kotsay...

thanks for the Chavezian hit!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 21, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You just freaking knew....

some things never change.  Where have you gone Bobby Crosby....

"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 21, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he's the only one

who didn't see that coming.

by sprtsnwyn on Jul 21, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

See, that kind of shit won't help his trade value

Kotsay: No value, aging cf. How do you market that?

by RLangford on Jul 21, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Same way they market old

worn out horses.  Soylent green.

"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 21, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lmao.

Sabean could be on the phone as we speak.  

"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 21, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OT: Where do you get your stats

just wondering where people go to get their more obscure stats that you can't get off of mlb.com.

Thanks!

You're killing me smalls!

by marco magic on Jul 21, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What's really crazy is I figured Kotsay would get

an out, but wanted BoCro to have a chance to do something.  That doesn't even seem like a sane thought.

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by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking the same thing...

but maybe it's better he didn't.  May have ruined what little self confidence has been generated tonight.

"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 21, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not insane

Rather see Crosby make the third out instead of leading off with an out.

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only need five more outs

Lordy, Kotsay is death at the plate

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Stewart in for Cust

All doubles defense now playing left field.

by RLangford on Jul 21, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Joe Montana
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by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love him too.

I love Brent Jones as well.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The "Nigerian Nightmare"
Nope.  I like Roger Stabauch and Troy Aikman.
"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Groan.
I forgot you were a Cowgirl fan. The worse kind of fan to be.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I enjoyed the rivalary in the 90's. Those were

some great games that I still like to watch on ESPN Classic.

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I enjoyed it too.

I hated those triplets sooooooooooo much. The glory years.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had the hots for Mike Phipps when I was a teen
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by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Casilla is terrific
Remember when Colby Lewis and Alan Embree were, too? Damn we were great for those two weeks.

by RLangford on Jul 21, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

with two outs

can we roll the fourth out over into the 9th?

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still want the roll-over

Why should the team in the field be punished simply because there are two outs?

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh man..

Last time I did that with two outs I had FOUR people call me a moron...

I still want the DP and carry one out over into the ninth.

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bring Huston back from the DL right now!
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please please please.

I want Danny to get a win!

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How in the fark

do you walk Jay Payton?

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Trade value alert: Embree warming up

(Showcasing players now providing the dynamic tension once provided by a pennant race.)

by RLangford on Jul 21, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good

We could get something good for him. Milwaukee wants bullpen help.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would say Embree is "extremely" valuable

to a playoff team.  He might bring a decent prospect and it would be good timing when Street returns.

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See? Badly timed double play ball!
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We all have to admit

that Suzuki has been pretty comical behind the plate this past week. Even Ramon Hernandez said the poor kid looked nervous.

Nice job, Santiago Casilla. You're one of the good ones.

by RLangford on Jul 21, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he's just nervous

he'll be fine

by chavyizdamn3 on Jul 21, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Suzuki

doesn't look ready.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It helps explain why Sal Fasano had such

a long career.  Catching is tough business.

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm actually ecstatic that we didn't start him

in 2008 because our season would have taken a serious hit.  This is a better way to make the transition, although it sucks that we suck.

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I see your point.

But I hate this F-in season!

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He do seem to spend an inordinate amount of time

chasing baseballs for a catcher.

"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 21, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Must've gone to the

Bob Uecker school of catching

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

crosby going for 3 hits

would that be a career high? lol

by chavyizdamn3 on Jul 21, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yankees get Jose Molina.
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just posting for someone that didn't see.
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I know

I didn't mean anything harsh.  Thanks for the info.

by RLangford on Jul 21, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you see Rotoworld?

Nick Swisher said he didn't expect to miss more than a game or two with a bruised right shoulder sustained Friday.

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He should be dead.
Instead, he's playing. GIANT BRASS BALLS.
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TRAVIS!
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh noes

Embree to close out a one-run game

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's his job.

Don't let us down ,Alan.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Critical inning for Embree's trade value

A week with 3-4 saves would do wonders for his marketability.

And, yes, I do realize that would require a week with 3-4 leads. And, yes, I do realize that's unlikely.

by RLangford on Jul 21, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Showed Cust's shot again...

The ball actually looks like it takes a ballistic trajectory right of his bat.  

Thinking happy thoughts here.

"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 21, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swish!

Isn't dead!

"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

bye the bye...

"Why should we care about Tammy Faye? To me, she highlights the fact that the social foundations of evangelical Christianity as a political movement are tenuous at best. Her ex-husband caused a lot of pain to a lot of people by using organized religion to fuel his obsession with power and money. And yet after all of that, Tammy Faye was able to rehabilitate her own public image and draw attention to the fact that not all evangelical Christians were bigots. She definitely was quirky, but I have to say that I found her to be a sympathetic figure later in her life.

May she rest in peace."

"Tammy Faye has also been known as one of the few evangelical Christians who had the support of the gay community. She was one of the first televangelists to reach out to those with AIDS when it was a little-known and much-feared disease. In return, she told King in July, "When I went -- when we lost everything, it was the gay people that came to my rescue, and I will always love them for that."

by paradox on Jul 21, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

there sure are a lot of GM's on AN lately

you all seem to know exactly the trade value of everyone and how their channelsurfing ability endears them to the Devil Rays etc.

Give it a rest.

You're killing me smalls!

by marco magic on Jul 21, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just for that...

I hope they trade Scutaro! [sticks out tongue]

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool!

Come on Embree...you can do this.

"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 21, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Comment came up

just after Embree walked the lead-off man

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Embree Magic

See the 0-2 count that becomes a walk!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 21, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Be a good former A Hernandez...

GIDP

"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 21, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We'll take

that lazy can-of-corn to right

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It will have to do.

GIDP for Roberts...please?

"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 21, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This time

we'll have to settle for the K. Nice fastball, Alan

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't these guys follow

the freaking script?

"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 21, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not true Athletic material

that's for sure

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wasn't going to watch... decided to come back

I can be so dumb sometimes.

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The more Suzuki holds the pitch...
...the more I agree with Fosse saying he needs to stop doing that.

Let the ump make the call, Kurt. Hold it for a moment if you're trying to frame it, but when you start holding it for two seconds you're showing up the ump and he's probably going to be less likely to give you a borderline pitch next time.

Someone needs to tell him to cut that out.

Bottom of the 9th - Baseball photojournalism by James Venes

by Flashfire on Jul 21, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's going to take awhile

before I like Suzuki. I want to.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to worry...

he's going to be good.

"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 21, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There are way too many things to remember

when the game is going too fast.  He'll improve as the season goes but it will be frustrating for a while.  

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by oblique on Jul 21, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hurray!!!
At Badger Nation Magazine, our goal is for fans to trust and rely on our information, and feel if they aren't subscribing they are out of the loop.

by Englishmajor on Jul 21, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew!

Nice win, bitches!!

"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Meow!
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yes son...

mommy and daddy both scored.

"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 21, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

bow chicka wow wow
"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

I even saw some of our boys SMILING tonight. THAT's new!

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.
It feels wonderful.
"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BALLGAME

never had a doubt

/goes off the have nervous breakdown in the corner

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's win!

Hooray!

Win for Haren, another Cust bomb! 4 runs = victoly!

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

by JediLeroy on Jul 21, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And J?

They are both on my Fantasy team. Yea for me!

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A win!!! A Win!!!

Good for Alan!
Good for Cust!
Good for Danny!
Good for Santiago!
Good for Bobby Crosby??!!

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 21, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bobby Who?
"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 21, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

Bobby looked like a MLB player tonight.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought 'Zooks had a good offensive game, too.
He's not going to try to kill you, I'm just going to try to doink you. -Rex Hudler

by JediLeroy on Jul 21, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like

Pizza Crusts

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 21, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It is so great...

that we all still care about the wins.

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Piazza does a great interview...

interesting comments.  Cust is going to be a regular in the lineup it appears.  So is Chavez....I can't believe I'm saying this, but we may end up with at least a winning season.  

"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 21, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He was really good in the interview

Nice to have him back. Good bobblehead timing.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Jul 21, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

KenKo talking about how he like the lineup

tonight and I thought the same thing.  Put the struggling hitters down until they prove otherwise.  Crosby shouldn't bat any higher than 8th for a while IMO.

"No comment."

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 21, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

did you see footage of little girl that was

playing with her piazza bobblehead and head flew off. the look on her face

by smasfan on Jul 21, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

omg

in the ending montage of the tv broadcast, they showed a little girl bobbling the bobblehead and the head fell off

"When they start the game, they don't yell, 'Work ball.' They say, 'Play ball.'" ~Willie Stargell

by alamedagirl on Jul 21, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Larry Davis

immediately said the bobblehead was day-to-day

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The MASN people also showed that.

LOL

"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And her trying to shove the head back on.

I guess the little girl attended the Larry Davis School of Medicine.

"Brawls will come, and brawls will go, but there will always be bats to pick up."

by Jennifer on Jul 21, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

More likely

Larry Davis attended the Little Girl Bobblehead-Repair School of Medicine

"Essentially, in the last four games we've only had one good swing and it was from Blanton." - Nico

by doctorK on Jul 21, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Larry D. got his doctorate

from Dr. Nick Riviera

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 21, 2007 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol...no love for Dr. Hibbert?
"When they start the game, they don't yell, 'Work ball.' They say, 'Play ball.'" ~Willie Stargell

by alamedagirl on Jul 21, 2007 11:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

by smasfan on Jul 21, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What!

I come back and still no postgame thread! That guy is monkeying around again!

by IM4Oakgal on Jul 21, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding...

the game thread wasn't posted till seconds before the first pitch.  I think he's trying to convince us that he has a life....unlike me.

"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 21, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice win tonight....

Let's hope for two in a row tomorrow!!!

by EastbayBen on Jul 21, 2007 9:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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