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Open Game Thread: Game 102 - A's at Seattle

The A's and Danny Haren with an 11-3 record and a 2.41 ERA take on the second-place Mariners and Jeff Weaver with a 2-8 record and a 6.19 ERA.

After what could amount to be the most frustrating loss of the season yesterday, the A's see if they can build a little momentum from at least taking two out of three against Anaheim.  I try to muster a dislike of the team from the Emerald City and I just can't.  They aren't as unlikable as the team from the O.C.

The A's lineup looks like this:

Buck
Swisher
Cust
Piazza
Chavez
Ellis
Kotsay
Scutaro
Suzuki

Apparently Chavez is healthy enough to be back.  Either that or he's just gutting it out because the A's don't want Murphy and Scutaro as the left side of the infield and they'd rather have a gimpy Chavy than nothing.

The Mariners lineup looks like this:

Suzuki
Beltre
Ibanez
Guillen
Vidro
Sexson
Johjima
Lopez
Betancourt

The M's thoroughly dominated the A's the last time they met.  It would be nice to turn the tables in a four-game series.  At the same time, if the A's don't win the division, I'd much rather see the Mariners win it than the Angels.

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

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After months, they've managed to push Sexson

down to 6th.

He ought to be batting somewhere between 9th and 11th.

"...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 26, 2007 7:00 PM PDT reply actions  

fosse mancrush on kendall

fosse confessed on radio today that he played backup catcher to fred kendall for the cleveland indians. no wonder he's been infatuated with jason all these years.

by oak1 on Jul 26, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Watching pregame on Seattle TV

Funny to see Haren's mug shot just seconds after seeing the Geico caveman commercial....

"...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 26, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

TRAVIS BUCK!
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Eh, not so much, love.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Has anyone else noticed

Dan Johnson not in the lineup again???????

Hmmmmmmmmm.........are we gonna say goodbye to DJ next? Well, I am happy to have Piazza in there any day of the week and it would be a huge mistake to trade him now. Hw makes the whole lineup so much better because he makes everyone else around him better and he is red hoy people!!!!!

C'mon Billy.......keep Piazza in Oaktown baby!

by mrod on Jul 26, 2007 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

DJ being showcased

as a "bench" player.

by oak1 on Jul 26, 2007 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gah

making Scutaro the regular SS is dumb.

by mikeA on Jul 26, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

But he's clutch!
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Scoot's Venezuelan enough.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

NICK! Swisher, stupid.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Niehaus is losing it

Used to be good, but makes lots of mistakes now.

Sort of like Bill King in his last two years.

"...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 26, 2007 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

We currently have slow and slower on base.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Cust is way faster than DJ

Slowest MLB players:

  1. F. Thomas
  1. Piazza
  1. DJ
  1. random slow-ass
  1. random slow-ass
  1. random slow-ass
  1. Cust

by mikeA on Jul 26, 2007 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

One of the 37 Molinas have to be in there.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Billy can

probably still outrun them

by paul75 on Jul 26, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jul 26, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

GIDP Chavez....

but how did he GIDP if he hit a 3 Run Homerun?

by Zonis on Jul 26, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

On FSBNA

The graphics operator is apparently pre-loading all contingent plays -- the screen briefly displayed "3-RUN HOMERUN" and the A's up 4-0 while Eric was still at bat.

Disclaimer: I haven't given up on the 2007 season.

by Englishmajor on Jul 26, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

I never thought about it, but can hitters

catch a glimpse of the titantron to see what the catcher is doing before the pitch is released?

by paul75 on Jul 26, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

i want to see Crosby

look out for sliders away

by paul75 on Jul 26, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hee Hee
"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Poppy is in Seattle...

I'm tempted to have her go down and meet Red for me.

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.
I have her brainwashed.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

this UMP's strike zone

is smaller than Crosby's batting average

by Zonis on Jul 26, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Their 3-4-5

is Ibanez-Guillen-Vidro. They should be terrible.

by Philip Christy on Jul 26, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, but then Sexson after that!
"...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 26, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ooh, someone has a temper.
"...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 26, 2007 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

So is that what you "body language" critics

want Chavvy to do?

"...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 26, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd like to see Chavy break
his bat over his knee and stab a puppy.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

He wouldn't do that

He's not clutchy enough to do that

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was scared he was going to stab

Swish as he was running by.

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

If

"I will cut you, bitch!" jokes were still allowed, I would make an "I will cut you, bitch!" joke.

by mikeA on Jul 26, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I miss the "bitch" jokes.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Suzuki left the mound before Haren was finished!
He obviously wanted to tell him how to be a better gamecaller. Way to not be a great gamecaller, Zukes.

by RenoTy on Jul 26, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Man

the HPU's strike zone is all over the board folks......

Gonna be one of those nights me thinks.

by mrod on Jul 26, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good evening to all. 1-0 is a nice start!
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Your attitude sucks, pal.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude

like hearing about the Wake coach.  That sucks!

by sprtsnwyn on Jul 26, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hi Everybody!!

LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!

I don't know what to write in here.

by haroldMD on Jul 26, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

< Tips cap to the Dr. >
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

We scored a run?

Well, I almost posted to soon....we have two runs.  Amazing.

"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 26, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Woo! Pour it on!

Runs in every inning!

"...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 26, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

WOO!
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Behold the power of the unicorn!
Disclaimer: I haven't given up on the 2007 season.

by Englishmajor on Jul 26, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Great grape flavor!
"...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 26, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unicorn Power to the Extreme
"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

BWAHAHAHAHA

MIDDLE INFIELD OF DEATH

by mikeA on Jul 26, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

lol
I don't know what to write in here.

by haroldMD on Jul 26, 2007 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love you.

And Jeff.

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeff of LL and Weaver (right now).
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

unicorn power!!
I don't know what to write in here.

by haroldMD on Jul 26, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Another Unicorn sighting. Shout out to Briggs.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoamygod!
Power! Unlimited powaaahhh!

by RenoTy on Jul 26, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Who's the guy who looks like

Kotsay?

"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 26, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

It's Enriquo Palozzo!
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe it is just coincidence

but we have been winning (or nearly so yesterday) ever since piazza has been back.  Lets keep him.

Way to go kots and ellis!

by dbuzi123 on Jul 26, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Not to be a jerk, but...

if it weren't for Chavez, we'd be up like 4-0, and working on making it more.

by RLangford on Jul 26, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Mr. Obvious show...

go ahead caller.

"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 26, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

EEK!

WTF was that, Kotsay?

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

That is called....

playing for a job.  Any job.

"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 26, 2007 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

[mind hits gutter]
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

The strike zone is puzzling tonight. Geez...
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

IT'S NICK!
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I heart

smaller strike zones

by paul75 on Jul 26, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

BOOOO!
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

i think

there's something up with the wind

by paul75 on Jul 26, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate Sexon.

On the other hand, Kotsay is playing hard.  

"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 26, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Bleh. That was not sexy at all.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

FB!
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

shet
I don't know what to write in here.

by haroldMD on Jul 26, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

That train is freaking annoying.
"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 26, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap!

Suzuki hit Suzuki in the nuts!

by Zonis on Jul 26, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Our little Suzuki is getting

Fosse love.  

"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 26, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Fosse needs to find the love

of a good man.  Please stop drooling after all the catchers.  Get yourself together man.

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh leave Ray alone

There are better ways to engage life.

by paradox on Jul 26, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Danny has really got the

splitter working tonight.  He's making guys look stupid.  Suzuki too.  Unfortunately it's our Suzuki.

"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 26, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Sneaks up on you, too

I went to a game at Safeco last year.  As usual, there's nowhere to park, so we're in a dirt lot about ten blocks away.  There's a railroad track right next to where we parked, but somehow I didn't make the connection in my head. (Maybe it's because in West Oakland there are so many old railroad tracks that are paved over and out of use.)

Anyway, we're walking toward the stadium, paralleling the tracks, when the damn train comes up from behind us and blows that f**ing horn.  You think it's loud on TV?  Holy Christ, try it from about 15 feet away.  I was so startled, I literally fell to the ground.

"...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 26, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Oops

I meant to reply to Alox's post about the annoying train.

"...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 26, 2007 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol...guess that's better

than the train squishing the crap out of 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 26, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, I wasn't walking ON the tracks.

I may be spacey, but I'm not stupid.

"...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 26, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did you ever see Faces of Death?

One of them shows a lady peeking out from behind one train to see if another one is coming.  Apparently she thought there wasn't and was hit "head on" and it's not a pretty sight.  I will NEVER watch those videos again.

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

The suprising thing about trains...

is how many people use them to kill themselves.  It's messy as hell.

A while back a friend of mine was dispatched to a train vs auto call.  Turns out the dude in the car was drunk off his ass and passed out with his car stalled on the tracks.  Funny thing is, the car was demolished and drug over a mile before the train could stop.  The dude never woke up and eventually walked away after a short detour to jail.

"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 26, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unbelievable. My buddy is a fireman and they are

normally first responders to most 911 calls.  He said the two worst calls were...

  1. A lady was beheaded in her apartment and the neighbors smelled something so they went in and found the mess.
  1. A guy was stuck in the "pin setter" at a bowling alley and he had to pull him out by his huge belt buckle and the guy was already completely stiff.  He had bowled at that alley for years and knew the guy pretty well.  

I'm glad I work in an office environment!

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

How does one get beheaded in her apartment?

Extreme kitchen accident?  Gruesome murder?

"...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 26, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Those veg-o-matics

are nothing to screw with.

"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 26, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gruesome murder. I know this is a baseball blog

but I have to tell this story as quickly as I can.  There were a bunch of guys I know that worked in manufacturing at Cessna Aircraft and they often played video game tournaments after work.  One guy always came over but never played and ALWAYS sat directly behind them never saying much at all.

Turns out the strange guy was the one who beheaded the woman and it freaked those guys out that he was always "lurking" behind them... wondering if he wanted to chop their heads off.

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

They had nothing to worry about.

Dude probably just came home from work one day wanting a little head and didn't want to hear any bitching about 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 26, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh wow! They never found the lady's head

as far as I know.

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Eww.

Wasn't the first Faces of Death fake though.  There was Dr. B Gross and the bear baiting.  It was nasty but it looked fake.  I know that later one were real.

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not really sure but the train accident

had to be real.  They show impact in slow motion and you can see her hip nearly shoot out of her body.  It's very gross.

I remember the guy who is killed by the bear because his girlfriend is telling him not to get to close and then she starts yelling "BOB!  BOB!!"

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon bear

Dontcha want some bread bear?  If that wasn't fake, that is Darwinism in action.

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unicorn web gem!
"...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 26, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Too bad Grudeleniak is so good.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Hell... I don't know how to spell his name.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously...

someone needs to kick Ichiro's ass.

"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 26, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

And to think he'll be in our division for many

years is simply frightening.

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

but there is always a chance he'll be injured

and Ichiro seems to be the "Jack LaLane" of the Japanese.

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think Ichiro

can come out with a better Juicer than Jack LaLane

by paul75 on Jul 26, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can just see Ichiro selling his wares

On QVC.  Frickin' hilarious!

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

shit-shiro
I don't know what to write in here.

by haroldMD on Jul 26, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Hi everyone!
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Hello!
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd prefer

Stewert/Colbert

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well howdy y'all

Just came inside from doing a little needed yard maintenance (aka rat food elimination).

GO A'S!!!

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I got 3 1/2 hours in tonight. I feel your pain.

What is rat food elimination?

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rat food

We have fruit trees, my yard as well as the neighbor's. The rats love the fruit very much, so I did a little pruning to get rid of some of their favorite eating spots.

I hate those farkin' rats (and Ichiro)

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

No matter where you live there seems to be too

much crap to take care of!

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude.
We had a rat problem last summer. They were swimming in our dog pools and eating the dog food. Nasty.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

When you move to Oakland

if you're tempted by the exoticness (to a Midwesterner) of buying a house with a palm tree, just ask a local about palm rats first.  

Disclaimer: I haven't given up on the 2007 season.

by Englishmajor on Jul 26, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Palm rat"

Sounds fishy... like a lot lizard.

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah-ha!

So, you don't deny you're moving to Oakland....

Disclaimer: I haven't given up on the 2007 season.

by Englishmajor on Jul 26, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh.

I wish.

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Had the same problem

except no pool. Solved the problem (for a time) with D-Con, which is a wonderful WRD.

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

We also used rat poisoning.

They were crawling around the yard, dropping like flies.... but this is only after my dad, brother, and uncle broke out the rifles. That was a mess.

"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Had to use the three-pronged

dirty cultivator myself - don't have any guns

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

d'oh

dirt cultivator

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

what a nice evening in seattle

as opposed to here. <rain>

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

by ak_A on Jul 26, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

After watching 3 straight balls...

Suzuki swings and nubbs ball 4 to 3rd for an out.

by Zonis on Jul 26, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Looks like

he learned plenty from Kendall

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I enjoy watching

pure hitting more than good guessing

by paul75 on Jul 26, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anybody know

how was Travis Buck drafted?

by paul75 on Jul 26, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Sandwich pick.
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Funny thing about Buck

Originally, he was drafted in the 23 round in 2002 by the M's, but didn't sign.

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's pretty common

Lots of high school guys are drafted in the later rounds, decide to go to college instead, and then get drafted higher out of college.

"...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 26, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not hungry. Harty har har.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Baseball Cube

is the place to go for draft history.

http://www.thebaseballcube.com/draft...

"...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 26, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Travis Buck

He was a "sandwich" pick and was drafted 36th over all.  

Arizona State OPS:

  1. 0.888
  1. 1.059
  1. 0.995

by Threepwood XX on Jul 26, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

We need some more hits

After the last few days, I've gotten greedy.  More hits boys, more HITS

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

That's what I was talking about
"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

SWISH

Nothing but net!!!

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

GONE!

See Ya, nice shot!

"Get Heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Jul 26, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

A Nick Swisher sighting!! Do for it Betty.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

BOMB!
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Hah...catch that Ichiro...

you little mf&^%#$.

"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 26, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

swisha!!!
I don't know what to write in here.

by haroldMD on Jul 26, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Jennifer???
"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 26, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice one baby!

oooooohhhhh yeeeeeeaaaaaahhhhhhh!

by mrod on Jul 26, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does Crosby get him?
"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 26, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

more often than scoot would
Okay, ASB come and gone...time to make the run...or not.

by ak_A on Jul 26, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sadly true.

If only Crosby could hit Scoot's weight.

"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 26, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crosby would've dropped that

then started a DP

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Damnit...

if Kurt blocks that ball like he's supposed to, its 1st and 2nd...

by Zonis on Jul 26, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

That run is on Suzuki.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap.

Without the wild pitch Ellis may have been playing towards second and been able to turn that into a DP.

"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 26, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Mariners have a streak to keep alive
"...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 26, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Last four games

lost by one run

"...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 26, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Man... I'm torn about Piazza. The guy is

swinging the bat very well and I would love to keep him but his trade value has got to be pretty decent at this point too.

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Since Chavy is going to make an out

can he at least pull the ball to advance Piazza to 3rd?

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

not if he k's in the dirt or POPs up
Okay, ASB come and gone...time to make the run...or not.

by ak_A on Jul 26, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Answer - no
" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wish he could bunt :-(
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chavez

Should be benched. He is an awful player.

by RLangford on Jul 26, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

pop-up machine

mierda

I don't know what to write in here.

by haroldMD on Jul 26, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Where's my rally fries?
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavez: can't we find someone to help him?
He's not this bad.  Blame the hitting coach?

by bolt on Jul 26, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm just glad Chavvy isn't

hitting in the 3 or 4 spot

by paul75 on Jul 26, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

How many runs has Chavez cost us

If Piazza doesn't score, the answer is three. Three runs.

And he'd have made an error if not for a nifty scoop by Swisher.

by RLangford on Jul 26, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

A pitchers nightmare.

Walk Kotsay to get to Scutaro...Many a pitcher has lost sleep pondering 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 26, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Whah? Kotsay IBB...
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Love it

Walking a .280 OBP hitter to get to a .298 OBP hitter. Wait, what?

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

now why can't we do that to Beltre

with a runner on 2nd and Haren on the mound?

by paul75 on Jul 26, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Scoot....

you can't let Weaver punk you out like 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 26, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Something's wrong with my TV

On it, Kotsay was just intentionally walked. Can someone tell me what really happened.

by RLangford on Jul 26, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa...pitching Scoot away...

Weaver knows his end is near.

"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 26, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

The end is near, Jeffy.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's the pitch count like?

Why no more runs yet?  More runs!!!

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Marco?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

please, please please
"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Catcher of Doom.

Our Suzuki is better than yours...er, doesn't suck as much as yours...still hits better than 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 26, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Missed the only decent pitch

he is likely to see.

"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 26, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Wake up little Susie...

wake up little susie...

what are we going to tell your momma...

"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 26, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

No wonder the guy can't hit.

You've given him a complex.

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by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I only wish

I could give him a batting average.

"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 26, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well that sucked big-time.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Suzuki reminds me of...come on...you know who

Yes, Kendall. But he's young and Kendall's old, so he's still a plus.

by RLangford on Jul 26, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Is this the best case we can make for him?

Yikes.

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's Danny's pitch count?
"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 26, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

93. Is a complete game out of the question?
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes. He has thrown 119 and 108 in his two

previous starts so I think we'll be lucky to have him throw beyond the 7th.  Casilla or Street for the 8th.  Embree for the 9th.

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Castilla warming up

Have you thought about applying for a manager position?

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've applied but I never get hired because I'm

not very intelligent.

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hope not

No Joe Kennedy hopefully.

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

9 outs to go...

10 pitch innings....max.  If Kennedy even gets up in the pen I hope our sniper gets his sorry ass.

"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 26, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

If JoKe pitches tonight than it's obvious that

Geren or Beane are not trying to win.

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gruesome deaths

That's what I get for trying to "catch up"

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

All apologies...
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

1-2-3

Let's Go A's

Please try to avoid sucking next inning.

Can Barton play 3rd - if so, he needs to be called up tomorrow.

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I hate when this team makes ANY Weaver look good
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

I know what you mean.

I can't even stand the old Fleetwood Mac song "Dreamweaver" any more.

"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 26, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's Gary Wright, isn't it?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think so...

but hell, I can't remember my name half the time anymore.

"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 26, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well...

here ya go.. if ya care??

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank you for
contributing to my increasingly growing knowledge of my upcoming senility.
"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 27, 2007 8:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously Kurt...

reach up there and give Ichiro a tap in is nuts.

"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 26, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

i dont' think he has any

why do you think Lance Armstrong can ride a bike so fast?

by paul75 on Jul 26, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought he had one left.

The left one actually.

"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 26, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kruk?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah

he only fears the bicycle bat half the time

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

bar, damn it, bar
" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Was it a bar or a bat I saw?
"...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 26, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weird Al?

(almost, that is)

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey all

got to my computer

Let's go Haren!!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 26, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

What up, G.H.F's?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haren

don't scare me like that

by paul75 on Jul 26, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Lookoutlanding

is going to love that swing

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

man

this is gonna be a nail bitter...unles the A"s go for a couple of extra runs here in the 8th!!!!!!!

by mrod on Jul 26, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Need a triple from Piazza

so he'll be a 3rd with one out

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF! A water bottle and now THIS?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

Where's security when you need it?

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 26, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does Chavy at least put a pop up in play

off the infield 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 26, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

A standing ovation for Jeff "washed up" Weaver

thanks to that dynamic A's offense!

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by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Looks like Joe Dirt

won't even shave his head like the rest of his teammates.

Once again, the Weaver family tree yields losers

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 26, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can my AAA boy Jake pitch against this team?

He got rocked today and really needs to get that ERA and WHIP lowered so he's not RELEASED just before I drive 13 hours to see him on Sunday.

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by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

woooooooooow

chavy with a hit?! his trade value just went up...

by truelements on Jul 26, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavy, a single

Seriously, WTF?

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Did MaEl and Chav

Switch bodies?

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 26, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

well

that was unexpected...

by truelements on Jul 26, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

lets see if cassilla has his head game back
Okay, ASB come and gone...time to make the run...or not.

by ak_A on Jul 26, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's see if our "Foreigner"

can stop himself from playing head games.

Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks

now I have that putrid song infecting my cranium

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come on, Garsilla
" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

No Game Killer, Geren

Please no game killer

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Casilla has a great gameday pic

a few players could learn something about being photogenic from him.

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

How does one become photegenic?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

If Casilla can get out of this inning

who do you bring in to close? Embree or Street?

Remember, if you bring in Embree, he can rack up saves and we can deal him as a "closer"

by Zonis on Jul 26, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Brilliant

That is a great idea

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 26, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought Embree was closing for another week?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

but I was WRONG
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Street's warming up

Casilla has thrown 15 pitches to the 1st 2 batters.

Nice Buck!!

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by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Great comments on Ellis

and the trade that brought him to Oakland:
http://thesoulofbaseball.blogspot.co...

It talks about Chase Utley, but a lot of info on Ellis and especially, the trade that brought him to Oakland.

3-2..C'mon Casilla!

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Jul 26, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Buck doin' the "bunny hop"
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa! A real offense?!

With Stewart in left, we have two hitters batting over .300, batting 3rd and 4th.

by danmerqury on Jul 26, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Dang

that scared the heck outta me

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 26, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

There are several A's in Heart Attack!
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 26, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey

what's this pain in my ches....

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

There are also a couple of A's in

"myocardial infarction" and "cardiac arrest"...

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

by oblique on Jul 26, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too freaking close

but thankfully just a long out

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice play 'Zookie!

Way to take charge!

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

by oblique on Jul 26, 2007 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice play by Zuki. On to the 9th!
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Buck!

Disclaimer: I haven't given up on the 2007 season.

by Englishmajor on Jul 26, 2007 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks, Cas

Scared me, but no damage done.

I'd like to use our insurance policy and collect some GnG runs!!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 26, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Please one more run at least

for the A's.  Three outs for Seattle.  Good night, thanks for playing.

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey hey

the A's are going to have Redneck Day soon!

" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Belt buckles on Aug 4th.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by oblique on Jul 26, 2007 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not sure what I'm going to do with mine...
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I so like it

I love redneck days

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't even think the Rangers have

Redneck Day.  At least I hope not.

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by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Isn't every day Redneck Day in Texas?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hoo hoo

They give out redneck windchimes which is basically an old piece of wood with five empty Natural Ice cans hung by rope.

"I want to live and I want to love. I want to catch something that I might be ashamed of." SPM

by mlleaimee on Jul 26, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

You make a good point.

Yet another reason why I need to move.

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by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just. Do. It.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have a 20 yr old problem.

My daughter is a junior at UNT and not ready to go it alone without a place to escape to on the weekends.

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by kapers on Jul 26, 2007 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is a dilemma. Become a Cowboys' fan?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is Reitsma Seattle's JoKe?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Sounds like it, according to LL
" Santijairo? Wasn't he in American Idol or something?" - danmerqury

by doctorK on Jul 26, 2007 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

It looks like

Haren misses having Kendall behind the plate. He doesn't look comfortable with Susuki yet.

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

by sf drift king on Jul 26, 2007 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Also

how can Suzuki ever hold on to those wicked foul tips?

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 26, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, it's time for people to scrap the...

...ridiculousness that Blanton isn't pitching well because he's not used to Suzuki.

Blanton isn't pitching well because he's very hittable right now.

Bottom of the 9th - Baseball photojournalism by James Venes

by Flashfire on Jul 26, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks, Foss
"...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 26, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Quick, name a catcher...
with a lower batting average than Jason Kendall.

It's the guy up for us who's about to get a hit. (And the guy on our bench.)

by RLangford on Jul 26, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Koyie Hill
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 26, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Woohoo!!

HR MaEl... now if you can just reel in that GG.

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

by sf drift king on Jul 26, 2007 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

TRAVIS BUCK WILL EAT THEIR SOUL!
"Whoa, are you saying... a testosterone-addled Rich Harden, in a fit of misplaced aggression after growing several extra pairs, ran over LAXile?" Poppy

by Jennifer on Jul 26, 2007 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Ding dong! Swisher!
Bottom of the 9th - Baseball photojournalism by James Venes

by Flashfire on Jul 26, 2007 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by oblique on Jul 26, 2007 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

i can live with this... two more outs
Okay, ASB come and gone...time to make the run...or not.

by ak_A on Jul 26, 2007 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

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