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Open Game Thread: Game 85 - A's vs. Mariners (cont.)

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A's up 3-2 thanks to back-to-back jacks from Nick and Bobby.

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

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Poor Kendall

He'll try anything for an extra base hit.

"I'm sorry viewers, but you're just gonna have to wear it." Huston in the booth

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 5, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

I think it was a good call.

The throw barely beat him and it was right on.

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

by oblique on Jul 5, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't mind pushing the action a bit.
We have been in such a drought that it probably was a good idea.  
"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Great Throw by Ibanez

I don't blame Kendall at all for trying.

by guapobob on Jul 5, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Agreed

Didn't work out, but not a bad choice to force Ibañez to make the play.

"...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 5, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sexon still looks like he is limping.

Maybe he should go see Larry Davis.  He will make everything 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 5, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

M's leadoff hitter on

5 of 8 times. Tough way for Gaudin to pitch.

by skutch on Jul 5, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

way to throw the ball Crosby

I had time to watch a full legnth movie in the time he took.

by Zonis on Jul 5, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

In flight?
"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 5, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Coffee?
"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 5, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by oblique on Jul 5, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

How do you take 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 5, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I actually thought we should have

gone to Casilla for Guillen, given how he owned Gaudin, but nice job Chad. Now I'd like to Casilla get the last 4 outs, but I suspect he'll just be asked to get the one...

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 5, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

gaudin out, casilla in

now its time for casilla to work his magic. very good game pitched by gaudin especially after kennedy's performance yesterday.

"This guy threw at his own son in a father-son game." -Harry Doyle from Major League

by greenandgoldpolarbear on Jul 5, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

nice job scoot!
"This guy threw at his own son in a father-son game." -Harry Doyle from Major League

by greenandgoldpolarbear on Jul 5, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah, Casilla and MARCO!
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 5, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Seeee, Mike Lowell!!

You don't need to DIVE into people and cause bodily harm. When you can force a guy at 3rd you can run after the BAG.

Nice job, Scoot!

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

by drmmerchk on Jul 5, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

well yes...

it ended up working out for us... but he still didn't need to be a jerk!

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

by drmmerchk on Jul 5, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good job--

I'd really prefer to see Casilla in the 9th--he's especially tough the first time you see him. I even prefer the matchup of Casilla-Ichiro to Embree-Ichiro.

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 5, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

for sure

if its embree......i may have to tune out, after the first man gets on base, and tune later for the results

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

by ak_A on Jul 5, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was so busy making a graphic that I missed

back-to-back jacks. Go Bobby!

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

by JediLeroy on Jul 5, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

(Hat tip to BCG for the photo)
He's not going to try to kill you, I'm just going to try to doink you. -Rex Hudler

by JediLeroy on Jul 5, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Nice work!

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

by oblique on Jul 5, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brilliant!
"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 5, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Knock one out of here

Jack.

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

by oblique on Jul 5, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Well it's not just Poppy, et al

who think it's "Mursday". Kuip's seriously confused as well.

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 5, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Everyone

Play a game of Pinch Hitter during the pitching change!

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 5, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

He already got confused

between Ichiro and Guillen...which is pretty hard to do.

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

by Englishmajor on Jul 5, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are we ahead by negative Embrees?

Wish Huston was warming up his arm instead of his broadcast skills.

by kapers on Jul 5, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Fractional Embrees

0.2

"...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 5, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whos the red head out in left?

she is everywhere!

DiNardo: Hey Kurt, do you eat babies? Suzuki: Yes.

by Amnesiac727 on Jul 5, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

For me, it's not Embree-hate

I'd just much rather have Casilla continue for 1.1 now that he's in, and have Embree available for 1-2 IP as needed tomorrow or Saturday. I think Casilla matches up as well or better anyway against the guys due up.

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 5, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Would feel better no matter who pitches

if we got an insurance run here.  Ok, never mind.

by kapers on Jul 5, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

If it were up to me,

I'd send Casilla out there with Embree to come in if it got as far as Vidro, Ibanez.

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 5, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Somebody needs to create a Bill King CD

I could listen to highlights of him all day and night...

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 5, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm definitely

going to re-watch the game on mlb.tv once it's archived to get some good quotes from him. :)

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

by drmmerchk on Jul 5, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Alright Ellie!

2 more boys! You got this!

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 5, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jul 5, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

<bows>
"I'm sorry viewers, but you're just gonna have to wear it." Huston in the booth

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 5, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

You sir, ARE A GOD!!!!!!
As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 5, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was fantastic!

Nice call on that one, for sure.

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

by drmmerchk on Jul 5, 2007 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

In case no one mentioned it

Huston Street was teh funnay

Dear God, please don't let Embree blow this one. How about any Suzuki DP.

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 5, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh no.

You never double off Ichiro twice in a game.  This sucks.

"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 5, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Never ever ever

Except for right there.

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

by louismg on Jul 5, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm in awe of ohtobe21likehuston.
"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 5, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm also wondering if he's the guy who won

the tickets of Street.

"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 5, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

meh

I'm not really worried. That was one of those bad luck choppy bloopy up the middle through the mound hits.

We can still win this for sure.

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

by drmmerchk on Jul 5, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

wow that was fast
Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Jul 5, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

I think I just scared my neighbors

with how loud I yelled.

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 5, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Game Over!

And that's the ballgame.

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

by louismg on Jul 5, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW!!

LIDP!!!  WIN!!!!

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

by oblique on Jul 5, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Woo hoo!

Celebrate good times, come on!

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

by Englishmajor on Jul 5, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jul 5, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jul 5, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Woohoo!

Tense one run game. Very cool.

by danmerqury on Jul 5, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

WOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

That was some Venezuelan man candy if I've ever seen some.

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

by drmmerchk on Jul 5, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Awesome. 3 more to go!
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jul 5, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoa

That ending happened so fast I barely even realized it was over.

"...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 5, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I heart them all.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 5, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, too many Yanks and Red Sox reach-arounds
As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 5, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

What? What did Jeter do?

I must have missed it. Someone fill me in--did he belch?

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 5, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice catch scutaro!

lets win the next three and be happy over the all star break

by dbuzi123 on Jul 5, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Aww yay for Swish!!

I hope this means he's out of his slump! I want to use my "save a horse ride a Swisher" logo graphic thingy more often, but I can't really do that when he's not helping the team out haha

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

by drmmerchk on Jul 5, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Hi ho, BruceBochte here!

What a great game!

Was it the first time two Suzukis have played in the same MLB game?

"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Jul 5, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Nah, it happens more often

than you might think in Japan.

"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 5, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks alot alox...

but I asked about MLB games!

Can I have some cream cheese with my lox?

"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Jul 5, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know, I know...

it was cheap, it was easy,....but so are some of my fondest memories.

No cheese.

"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 5, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can't wait to see the win expectancy chart

on LL

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 5, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

tim hudson: 3 innings, 6 earned runs

thought i'd tell you so you wouldn't have to ask.

Hi ho.

by danh on Jul 5, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Some of those should be unearned I believe...

Andruw Jones misplayed a hit to CF that lead to all the runs.

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

by drmmerchk on Jul 5, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

How exciting!

::bookmarks page::

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

by drmmerchk on Jul 5, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

THIS IS COOL!!! It's like, teamwork..

..and everything! And I can be all GREEN!!  With WHITE SHOES!!

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

by oblique on Jul 5, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hard!

I'm used to just trying to hit HRs! Now I can't have a strike in Level 2!!!

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 5, 2007 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know!

I was so close to passing round 2 and then I had to go and swing and miss.

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

by drmmerchk on Jul 5, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I did the same thing

on the LAST PITCH!!  Trying again..

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

by oblique on Jul 5, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good call, it worked!

I am Jason Kendall.

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

by oblique on Jul 5, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, no kidding...
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 5, 2007 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by oblique on Jul 5, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Took forever to go back-to-back

in little league. I figured out that the easiest way to homer is to stand further from the plate. For those having trouble with not getting strikes, stand as close as possible to the plate, and basically you'll hit groundballs that go about 10 feet.

by kinselofant on Jul 5, 2007 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

What's up with the gay porn on AN?

realjock.com???

Give me a break...

"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Jul 5, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Is a new Big 3 starting to emerge??

Still a bit soon to predict it, but it sure is starting to look like a new Big 3 of Haren, Blanton, and Gaudin is emerging.

It'd be nice if Harden could make it all the way back and make it a Big 4, but even if that never happens, I could sure get used to counting on stellar outings from these three on a regular basis.

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

by nodaclu on Jul 5, 2007 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

BBTN Web Gems

5 - Jeter
4 - Luke Scott
3 - Ryan Zimmerman
2 - I forget
1 - Lance Berkman

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 5, 2007 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

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