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Open Thread: Game 86 - A's vs. Mariners

Poochini-butt_in_box_2_tiny by Nico on in News

In Danny Haren’s final tuneup for an appearance that could come very early in Tuesday’s All-Star Game, the A’s try to gain at least on 2nd place, if not on 1st place in the division and Wild Card races. Despite allowing 5 ER in his last start, Haren remains the league’s ERA leader at 2.20 and he has not lost a decision since April 7th.

Haren’s opponent is Jeff Weaver, who sported a 14.32 ERA before going on the Disabled List but has posted a 2.20 ERA in his 5 starts since coming off the DL, and has allowed just 2 ER in his last 22.2 IP. Weaver is known to struggle much more against left-handed hitters, but the current A’s team is somewhat righty heavy, especially if Chavez and/or Kotsay cannot go again tonight.

LongTimeFan and I are off to enjoy the game, and make sure little kids don’t. Hopefully some kind soul will post the starting lineups when they become available.

Lineups

Seattle

Suzuki CF
Vidro DH
Ibanez LF
Guillen RF
Broussard 1B
Beltre 3B
Johjima C
Betancourt SS
Bloomquist 2B

Oakland

Stewart LF
Kotsay CF
Swisher RF
Cust DH
Johnson 1B
Ellis 2B
Crosby SS
Scutaro 3B
Kendall C

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Haren makes a name for himself...

check out this piece from ESPN on Dan Haren.  Buckley makes an appearance and Embree comes across as a down to earth kinda guy.

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

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 6:08 PM PDT reply actions  

His eyes are tiny little slits! :)
"I'm sorry viewers, but you're just gonna have to wear it." Huston in the booth

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I saw that too...

...although the front page of the A's official site shows Haren...

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

the link to the game shows Haren

I think the writers get confused between the 2.  After all, they do look so much alike . . . .

Am I right in having read that Harden may start on the 7th?  Hope so . . I have tickets.

Baseball is life. . . at least that is what my sweatshirt says.

by 0R0H0E on Jul 6, 2007 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Right, Harden will start tomorrow

That's the good news for you.  The bad news is, he will only throw about 60 pitches.  DiNardo and/or Kennedy will pitch the middle innings...it's DiNardo's regular turn, and Kennedy is very available due to having thrown few pitches in his Wednesday start.

by Soaker on Jul 6, 2007 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

yahoo
Has both Haren and Harden starting.
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty

by zaniac75 on Jul 6, 2007 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank you, ARod.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 6:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Yankees have already blown a 5-run lead

And gave up at least one more run when Cano missed 3rd base.

Holding my nose and rooting for the Yankees against the Angels in this one.

by Soaker on Jul 6, 2007 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

bested by St Louis

So Taguchi makes a bases-loaded, 2-out error, lets 3 runs score.

If Jack Cust doesn't think it's a strike, then you better too. ~ alox @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 6, 2007 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

LINEUPS

Seattle

Suzuki CF
Vidro DH
Ibanez LF
Guillen RF
Broussard 1B
Beltre 3B
Johjima C
Betancourt SS
Bloomquist 2B

Oakland

Stewart LF
Kotsay CF
Swisher RF
Cust DH
Johnson 1B
Ellis 2B
Crosby SS
Scutaro 3B
Kendall C

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 6:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Did we miss Timothy's first birthday?
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah...We were out of town...

Timothy got to celebrate it with his grandparents.  Much fun was had. :)

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Check your e-mail :)
"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Starting Lineups

SEATTLE MARINERS

SUZUKI-CF
VIDRO-DH
IBANEZ-LF
GUILLEN-RF
BROUSSARD-1B
BELTRE-3B
JOHJIMA-C
BETANCOURT-SS
BLOOMQUIST-2B

WEAVER-SP

A's

STEWART-LF
KOTSAY-CF
SWISHER-RF
CUST-DH
JOHNSON-1B
ELLIS-2B
CROSBY-SS
SCUTARO-3B
KENDALL-C

ALL-STAR HAREN-SP

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

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 6:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Again no Chavez

Against a pitcher who gets hammered by lefties.  Great.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, he's "one of our top offensive threats"
If Jack Cust doesn't think it's a strike, then you better too. ~ alox @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 6, 2007 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

He is, actually

which says a lot.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hmmm ...

Ranking them quasi-analytically/quiasi-subjectively:

Cust
Swisher
Stewart
Johnson
Chavez
Ellis
Kotsay
Kendall
Crosby
Scutaro

I'd say, even in this depleted lineup, he's barely over the 50th percentile. Add Buck and Suzuki in, and he's easily in the bottom third.

If Jack Cust doesn't think it's a strike, then you better too. ~ alox @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 6, 2007 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Close

DJ > Stewart
and Crosby >> Kendall (and arguably above Kotsay as well).

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

by andeux on Jul 6, 2007 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was following trendlines

I actually should have put Ellis - Kendall - Crosby - Kotsay - Scutaro.

And as hot as Stewart is right now, I'll take him over DJ, who's liable to go into a slump when the moon changes phase.

If Jack Cust doesn't think it's a strike, then you better too. ~ alox @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 6, 2007 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess I don't believe in DJ that much

nor Suzuki.  Nor Stewart particularly either, tide of evidence notwithstanding.  Opposing pitchers, at least,  probably prep as much for Chavvy as all but 3 other A's starters (rightly or wrongly).

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chavvy's back still hurting

Reading this, I dunno if I'd expect to see Chavvy play at all this series.

And, um, AP ... "The Oakland Athletics will have to begin their weekend series against the Seattle Mariners without one of their top offensive threats"?

If Jack Cust doesn't think it's a strike, then you better too. ~ alox @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 6, 2007 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Of course, yahoo thinks this is the series opener

so they may not be the paper of record on this one.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

We have offensive threats?!?!?!
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jul 6, 2007 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go watch the video on ESPN's MLB front page.

I love the Embree quote about Haren's (lack of) wins.

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

Watch out, Napa!

Chad Gaudin's spending the All-Star break up in wine country.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Cougar hunting?
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would swear I just heard Glen say,

"Oakland's ace crapped another gem tonight."

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

no, I think he said "ass"

He must have just watched this.

In which, yes, a donkey craps gemstones.

If Jack Cust doesn't think it's a strike, then you better too. ~ alox @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 6, 2007 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hi everyone!!

Watching the game (via gameday) while swimming and roasting marshmallows and lighting off the remaining fireworks.  It's finally NOT raining here.

by kapers on Jul 6, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

You're doing all those things simultaneously?

Don't the fireworks & marshmallows get wet?

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't worry, it's only a safety problem
"I'm sorry viewers, but you're just gonna have to wear it." Huston in the booth

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hi Everybody!!

LET'S GO OAKALAND!!!

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Hi Harold!!

Oakaland...home of the Athaletics. ;)

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

what is it with Haren and the 1st/2nd inning?
If Jack Cust doesn't think it's a strike, then you better too. ~ alox @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 6, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah

from that center field camera angle, it looked like no one was making a play on that ball for a really long time.

Nice play, BoCro!

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 6, 2007 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

To me Tim McClellan will always be

the guy getting screamed at by George Brett, the angriest man in the history of the world.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I would have to think

Donnie Murphy could play a better third as long as he's here.

by mikeA on Jul 6, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I know we get on Chavez for his offense
but having someone else at third really makes you appreciate how good he is defensively.
"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Jul 6, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

< emails AP ombudsperson >

"one of their top defensive threats"

If Jack Cust doesn't think it's a strike, then you better too. ~ alox @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jul 6, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok, crosby

anyway I want you to be traded

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Cosby may not get RBI...but saved one there
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

prediction...stewie 2 hits tonight
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

there's one
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Double play...what a shame.

Swisher ripped that, too.

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

That was the downside of the hit-and-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 6, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

"finally its happened to me.."

okay what's the deal with music playing during the A's radio feed?

You're killing me smalls!

by marco magic on Jul 6, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Morneau w/ 3 HR so far....

only in 7th

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

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Minnesota 31 runs in dble header
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Can you imagine if the A's scored 31 in 1 day
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

LAA 9, NYY 14 - Final

Yaaaaay.

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

ohthankgawd
"San Jose A's of Fremont" is pretty bad; "Silicon Valley A's of Fremont" is worse

by ArakSOT on Jul 6, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sigh.

Look how pretty it is in Oakland...

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions  

weaver's making these guys look like ass-clowns
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

MOOOO!
Moo! MOOOO!
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

What this thread needs...

...is more cowbe--er, cow.  Just cow.

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is it miserably humid in Missouri? Damn it's hot.

My yard looked "perfect" yesterday and it has slightly browned in one freakin' day.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 6, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hi fellow A's fans...

I see that LAA already lost tonight and am looking forward to a win tonight.  Let's do this!!

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 6, 2007 7:42 PM PDT reply actions  

high win pleeze
"San Jose A's of Fremont" is pretty bad; "Silicon Valley A's of Fremont" is worse

by ArakSOT on Jul 6, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

KAI

BAI

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

KiKoKa is back

I hope he's in last-year form

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah! Go Croz! UR MY FAVE!

Just trying to stay positive.

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 6, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you the girl...

who sits in my section sometimes and yells "IT'S OKAY, BOBBY, YOU'RE HOT! YOU'RE AMAZING!" every time he strikes out?

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hah. HAHA!

No, but I have friends who do that. So ashamed.

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 6, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Every time?
Does she still have a voice?
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

She's amazing.

Not just strikeouts, but also popouts, flyouts, foulouts, groundouts, diving & missing, errors...

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've been gone a couple of weeks...

I wonder how BobbyCrosbysGirl is doing.

Or have I just found out?!

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

No, that girl is definitely not BCG...

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow. That's dedication.

And denial. And obliviousness.

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 6, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

And I'm sure Bobby runs up to your

section every time to give her a puppy in appreciation, right?

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Leader?
My ass. Mooooo!
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Twins suffering the catcher-as-DH problem.

Redmond took a bat to the back of the head in the 2nd inning, and Mauer was DH-ing, so their pitcher - in his first start in the majors - has also had to bat.

Of course scoring 12 while shutting out the Sox has lessened the impact.

by green star oakland on Jul 6, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

kendall face looked like popeye just awhile ago

when it looked like ball was going to hit him

by smasfan on Jul 6, 2007 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Shannon Stewart is 26 for 52

during his 12 game hit streak.

DAYUM.

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 6, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

checking in just in time

kendall pop out......groovey.

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

HEY ALASKA A!

WHAT'S FOR SUPPER?!

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bleeding Audio

Is anyone else getting awful bleed-over from some other radio station on Gameday Audio?  It's really annoying....

by atomopawn on Jul 6, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

What up?

Damn that was close.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 6, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes it was

How's it going, dude.  Just think, 4 weeks from now we'll be in the stadium!

by sprtsnwyn on Jul 6, 2007 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Things are good. If we can win tonight my hope

meter will increase by a significant margin.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 6, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

DAMN IT!
I want a replay.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

son of a gun
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

IT'S OKAY, SHANNON, YOU'RE HOT!
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought that was Dee Brown.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

About that....
14 people getting Dee Brown's autograph called him "Shannon" on Wednesday.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

f' dould see that k coming
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Quick!

Someone move the foul pole!

by atomopawn on Jul 6, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Does anyone remember when Weaver lost to

the A's 1-0 while pitching for Detroit several years ago?  He went f'n nuts in the dugout as to say "can't you guys score a damn run for me?"  Imagine if Blanton or Haren had that same attitude on display...

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 6, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

working my teeny mac book

in front of the tube and keyboard is ttoo small

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

HiHo BruceBochte here!

Weaver is getting so lucky tonite...

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

yes he is....does not deserve it either
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

No he doesn't...

Total jerk in my book...

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Question: 3 AL'ers with 30 HRs, <.215 BA

Dave Kingman?

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Rob Deer?
"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

shannon stewart has been hot, yes

but he struggles in situational hitting- rarely gets the runner home from third w/ less than 2 outs... cleveland game stands out.  hitting streaks are great.. but...

by mcaforlife on Jul 6, 2007 8:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Thanks, Bunnies!
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

did the invigorating bay air

rejuvenate you for making it though the rest of the mizzou summer?

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

.

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Weaver looks like a total redneck in his

Yahoo sports picture...

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

saved a run and ends well there
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

All these infield are yours, except the middle.

Attempt no hittings there.

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Middle Infield of Death!
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

But in a good way!
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

he saves another run

can we play him only on defense?

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's go boys!

I have to leave in 10 minutes and I want to see some runs on the board before I go!

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 6, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Seriously, that's f'd up.

Who the hell does she think she is?

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know!

Families with their surprise birthday parties. Damn.

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 6, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

jeff weaver is throwing a shutout!!

jeff weaver is throwing a shutout!!
jeff weaver is throwing a shutout!!
jeff weaver is throwing a shutout!!

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 8:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Retro jerseys for the July series in Seattle.

Swoon.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:16 PM PDT reply actions  

I like the ones they wore last year.

But I really like sleeveless jerseys. Sue me.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think they said the 1977 jerseys.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, first year for the Mariners
"...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 6, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Any idea what the A's jersey looked like?
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's correct

That's the white one worn at home on Sundays.  Here's a better pic of the ones they wore as throwbacks in 2002.  In the 1970s they wore these and green ones both at home and on the road.  P.S.  They only wore white pants, even on the road; no grey pants.

by Soaker on Jul 6, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes

and now I discover that the old cool Hall of Fame uniform database has vanished.  Drat!

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

But that is hot.

I want Swish to rock the sleeveless jersey... without an undershirt on.... or pants.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Redneck Weaver getting so lucky tonite
"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

have you notice..

jeff weaver is throwing a shutout!!
jeff weaver is throwing a shutout!!
jeff weaver is throwing a shutout!!

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

EEK!

Weaver pulling a Harden on us.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

And Swisher can cartwheel home...
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's blindfolded!
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Now that's an easy mental image to see.

I can see Eckstein's little head out of the top of the backpack with his tiny little body totally inside.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 6, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes dj! most cool
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

DJ spin that wheel
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes! Ask and you shall receive, apparently.

I got 2 mins left. Get another!

Bobby Crosby is up!

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 6, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Weaver's luck couldn't last forever
"...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 6, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Peace out guys!

Let's go OAKLAND!

The hell if I know.

by pam5981 on Jul 6, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Um, bye Pam...

By the time I saw this, I'm sure you were long gone...  LOL

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who ended up going to the game with Zonis tonite?
"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

True, but he's a good sport about it

Like the game with the Jays when he kept joking about all the drugs he needed to get off of...

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Swisher's hair...

...is looking simply Elvisian...

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

It's crazy sex hair.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does he make the O face too?
"I'm sorry viewers, but you're just gonna have to wear it." Huston in the booth

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ahem.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

ellis has been K-ing a lot lately
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

darn ellis...

he seems to press with risp

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

And he's not very Mexican, either.
"...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 6, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

80 pitches for Weaver the Red(neck)

Looks like he'll get one or two more innings max!   Seattle's pen is better this year tho'...

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

blackpearl...

Can I call you Mikimoto?

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

oh la la, I see!
"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've reached the point where...

I hit the mute button before I even consciously hear the Hugo commercial.

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

I need that sense...

...for the monk singing about pizza on radio.

by Soaker on Jul 6, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do you put a blindfold on

before going outside and seeing Hugo signs on buses?

by mikeA on Jul 6, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've never seen a Hugo sign on a bus...

Maybe he doesn't have an endorsement deal with SamTrans.

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ichiro can sure hit it off the ground

remember that hit he got earlier in the year?

by mikeA on Jul 6, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions  

AlaskaA are you in Skagway?
"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Answer:

Ron Kittle, Gorman Thomas, and Dave Kingman.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Rob Deer came close 3 straight years
  1.  26 HR, .210
  1.  27 HR, .209
  1.  25 HR, .179(!)

by Soaker on Jul 6, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Should have known: Stormin' Gorman
"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

I should've known Kittle...

...but I don't know his nickname (if any), so I'll make up a lame Chris Berman-type nickname of "Kittles and Bits."

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh my god, Glen.

Watch Kotsay.

"IT'S HIGH! IT'S DEEP! And Kotsay's there."

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

BoCro looks frustrated to say the least
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

LF Duke looks *bored*
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Is Weaver starting to lose it?
"Congratulations to the Oakland Athletics on their 2007, 2008 and 2009 Western Division Championships" --Rev Halofan

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Pull out

the bad weave by the fake roots!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 6, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kotsay due for HR
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

You trying to be like

ohtobe21likehuston

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's tough to say fast 3 times. Sally sells

seashells by the seashore is a walk in the park.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 6, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I ended up saying something to the effect of

he sells assholes by the autobot spark

I suck at tongue twisters

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 6, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

well damn kotsay
i wanted more than that but at least it was not a first swing ground out or popup.
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Not that a fifth-pitch popup...

...is much better than a first-pitch popup...Bleeech!

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

i am trying to be halfway positive
and the k and throwem out just now was heartening.
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

not so much
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Not trying to bolster my "whiner" credentials

But do the rest of you have the same trouble I do watching Kotsay hit. As in, the trouble with having no expectation that anything good can happen.

It would be a really good thing if we could find a centerfielder. But I know that's just wishful thinking.

The guy has so little production.

by RLangford on Jul 6, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

No.
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's because you're too Dominican

and easy to control.

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

by oblique on Jul 6, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm Dominican?

Yay!  I'm 22!

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't. Just being honest.

He is getting close to wrapping up his ST so I think he'll start hitting after the ASB.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 6, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

The .280 OBP is painful

Remember when Billy almost traded him to the Yankees a few years ago...

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's Fosse's fault

he was praising Crosby's defense last inning

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice DP, bitches!
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice throw Kendall!!

Never thought I'd type that.

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

by lenscrafters on Jul 6, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

K'em out throw em' out DP
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jul 6, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Awesome CS, Kendall & Crosby!
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Or DP. Whatever. ;)
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's both! :)
"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall throws out runner

good thing too.  Beltre 3-for-3.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 6, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

with eight total bases
As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's just walk Beltre next time
As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Question!

Why do ANers call Kendoll KEM?

What does it stand for?

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

KEM?

I don't get it, either.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

KME

Kendall Magik Effekt.  Pitch-calling makes up for the shitty bat.

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

OH MY GOD!
JFK IN THE PEN! DED. DOES NOT WANT.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

time to find out if JoKe

is a better reliever than starter - NOT

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

DED?
"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 6, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dead.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bereft of life! Has ceased to be!
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

D-E-D!
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I called it first.

Nico only wrote that diary because he overheard me.

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well, he won't start until Sunday anyway

So might as well LOOGY him awhile.  He may yet haunt the rotation again.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

He won't start for 2 weeks, Harden and Blanton

will finish the series,I think, then Haren, Gaudin, Blanton, and hopefully Harden again after the break

by theblackpearl on Jul 6, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why waste the pitches?

First pitch, right in the ribs!

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

by One won lost won on Jul 6, 2007 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

i am right on the edge
this series between

1. taking things too seriously and wigging out in anger-frustrato mode or yippy-skippy high ho we are back in it mode.
2. placid acceptance either way...equanimity oommmmmm

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Let's get some runs guys

No more of letting Weaver look like Batista.

by sprtsnwyn on Jul 6, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Was that someone in the booth laughing?

Ray?

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

This kid O'Flaherty is nails

Could be tough on the A's.  Wish Booby Kielty was off the DL to pinch hit...

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

o'flaherty is indeed tough quite often

funny, between the m's and the rangers, the al west has some tough pitching in the final innings - otsuka, gagne, o'flaherty, putz.  and, of course, i'm looking forward to k-fraud blowing some key games in september (and maye october).

by notah8er on Jul 6, 2007 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

what if we score some runs

NOW!!

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

At least we won't have the shame

of losing to Beaver Weaver tonight

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Yahoo! Gameday is messed up again

It has Weaver pitching no matter who is batting, and they've got Harden relieving Haren already.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 6, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jason Kendall's parents?
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cold, cold, cold...
"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can put it on the board!

YES!

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Scutaro in the first, Johnson last inning

Scutaro poor throw, and Johnson dropped Crosby's throw to first (tough chance, but not that tough).

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

by One won lost won on Jul 6, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Putz wooooo!
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Haren out for one more?
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jul 6, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Kennedy IS a better reliever than a starter...

But after that last start, I'm having doubts. Prove me wrong, JoKe.

by danmerqury on Jul 6, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

My guess is Kennedy is up to face Ichiro, Vidro,

Ibanez...

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Calling it now...

This game is going to extras...

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

by BruceBochte on Jul 6, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

0-4, bitch!
As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

never mind

thought that was suzuki

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Swisher, or Byrnes

out there in RF.
??

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

by One won lost won on Jul 6, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, someone has to.
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does Face-Lick girl have a twin?
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ass-Kiss Girl, her submissive cousin.
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

He gets a commission on the attendance

The more favorable the view, the more people come out and see the team!

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

by One won lost won on Jul 6, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Donnie Murphy at third, you say?
"I'm sorry viewers, but you're just gonna have to wear it." Huston in the booth

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Jeesus we need Chavez back
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jul 6, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Scutaro is having a nasty defensive series

and not a good nasty either

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Scutaro another error

His hand must be not right even after x-rays showed "no damage".

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

by One won lost won on Jul 6, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

its a rubber prothetic or whatever hand.
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by lenscrafters on Jul 6, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ichiro's profile picture

looks like the Suicide Girls logo

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jul 6, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

f' that....

poor defense with surragte players, and no offense to catch up or maintain or get ahead with a cushion in the first place.

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't care anymore
The year of the H guys (Haren, Harden, ... Harold???). Oakland A's, chapter 2007.

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

I like how Kotsay just turns around

and lasers the ball in. It's like he doesn't even look where he's throwing....

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by 3Chavy3 on Jul 6, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, that was fun & circusy-looking!
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF give the damn game away

this team needs HEART
SHOW SOME!

You're killing me smalls!

by marco magic on Jul 6, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

The new Kennedy experiment begins
"...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 6, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

That was one effed up play.

Dan Johnson should have been in there somewhere.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

With David Eckstein in a backpack.
Don't worry, it's only a safety problem.

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

[ducks away from imaginary ball]
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

we need t ounderstand,

we were facing one of the toughest pitchers in the game.

er......

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Why the fuck!

did Geren bring in Kennedy???????????

by mrod on Jul 6, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Kennedy threw a good pitch

Ibanez was reaching, just bounced it through the infield.  Good move with Kennedy, I think, maybe even should've been a few batters sooner.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dan Haren vs. Jeff Weaver
That's a matchup you have to win every time.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jul 6, 2007 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

that was dumb

why not walk ibanez to set up the double play?  he's an RBI machine.. and now we're down 3 runs.  geren is upsetting me.

by mcaforlife on Jul 6, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Kennedy is finally...

living up to his Spring Training numbers.

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

by Christine on Jul 6, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Four runs for Haren tonight

in six and a third innings.

Even with every thing going right after the break, I doubt that the A's will get better than an 83-79 season.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 6, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

3?

one's on scoot's E

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow, they never learn!
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 6, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

it's not JFK fault, at least not yet

our poor offense, facing one of the worst pitchers in the game couldn't do nothing and stellar defense at 3rd, that's the true story so far.

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

That's my Hotcakes!

And on that note, I'm going to try to have some dinner while watching the game.  And not typing.  :P

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

by Poppy on Jul 6, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Dumbass.

DO NOT TRY THAT, BITCH!

Swoon.

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

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

if this team doesn't start showing some heart

immediately they are gonna lose my support.

I have never seen a team so content to lose and fail in every aspect of the game.

You're killing me smalls!

by marco magic on Jul 6, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Then you don't watch the Royals, huh?
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

or the Gnats
As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh I do but these guys kill ralies make mistakes

and just go meh oh well I got millions of dollars to go home to whatever.

You're killing me smalls!

by marco magic on Jul 6, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Man!!!!!!!!

why can't the boys suport Haren when he needs it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????

by mrod on Jul 6, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

We needed some new thread mojo there.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Why Crosby why?!?!

<breaks down crying>

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

by lenscrafters on Jul 6, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

bunny says...."i wont hit anoder homer fors

a whiles, whiles I practice wid my hawt grounders and pop owts"

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm telling ya

he successfully pulled a low outside pitch for his HR last night...may not be the positive reinforcement he needs.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fosse giving the excuse

that Crosby hasn't played much in two years, no spring training, etc.  Fosse thinks he'll have a big second half.

I have a simple response to that:

Why not have Crosby play in Sacramento starting in April, and then bring him back when he looks legit??

So far, the club is suffering from his "extended ST".

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

by One won lost won on Jul 6, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, that does not wash with me

poor bobby so far behind the curve because of all the past injuries...like he is starting from square one ..hah.

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

No new thread?

How did we go from 1-1 to 4-1?  Kennedy inherit Haren's runners or put them on himself?

by kapers on Jul 6, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Kennedy inherited Haren's runners,

allowing one of the runners to score.  All four runs (three earned) are charged to Haren.

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would be very happy if scutaro never played

third base again.

"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Jul 6, 2007 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

er...

I hate to say it but so would I.

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

by Christine on Jul 6, 2007 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, that Ichiro ball

was right at Scoot (or his substitute,if).

Even Donnie would have doubled off the runner.

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

by One won lost won on Jul 6, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by haroldMD on Jul 6, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

I can't beleieve

Haren is gonna get screwed by his team again!!!!!

I hate this shit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by mrod on Jul 6, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I may be off soon

to play Pinch Hitter 2 before long. Ack

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Who is Mike Piazza?
As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

mlb.tv

is blacking out the game tomorrow and it's not televised here.

because a Harden/Hernandez match up is clearly sooo not worth watching.

;(

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

by Christine on Jul 6, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Automatic nestling

Lovely at home, not so great in the game thread.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Sigh...

SEA 6, OAK 1

"Former Huntsville Star Eric Chavez..."

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 6, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

JoKe sucks just as hard in relief
As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Well, that sucks.
"It's just like Paul Bunyan showed up and put us on his shoulders."

by Jennifer on Jul 6, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

for the past two weeks its like the A's see the

Angels lose and go, "well we can't fall further behind so may as well lose".

This is the two weeks we asked for of crappy baseball from the Angels and the A's have done absolutely nothing to put themselves back in it.

You're killing me smalls!

by marco magic on Jul 6, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd also be happy if kennedy never pitched for

this team again.

"Very nice day in the Oakland A... Oakland A's? What's this stadium called again?" Nick Swisher on TWIB.

by larrysgurl on Jul 6, 2007 9:24 PM PDT reply actions  

What a depressing game! We really needed this

one and thought we were building some momentum.  JFK has zero trade value now.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 6, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Kennedy is dogshit!!!!!!!

Is anyone gonna argue anymore????????

He sucks donkeyb%%s people! Ughhhhhhhh!`````

by mrod on Jul 6, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by 3Chavy3 on Jul 6, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

FIRE GEREN

why would you let Kennedy pitch to a guy who's already touched him up for a homer and two doubles? It's ridiculuous.  Bring in ANYBODY else!

by boilerdan on Jul 6, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

who else is he going to pitch?
Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Jul 6, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do I really want to fire Geren?

No.  But it was a shitty decision to leave Kennedy in against against a guy who had dominated him in the game.  Take him out.  Fucking ridiculous to have Kennedy pitch to this guy.  Just a bad managerial decision.

by boilerdan on Jul 6, 2007 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

oops, sorry

I joined the game just as Kennedy gave up the homer.  I forgot that he wasn't starting.  My bad.

by boilerdan on Jul 6, 2007 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate to be negative but if this shit continues

after the all star break I feel it may be time to start dealing away the Kendall's on the roster but who would really want a cather that cant hit or throw runners out( But he calls a good game) well not tonight.  Clearly something needs to be done becaue wathcing this team is like trying to run a marathong in a swimming pool it fucking sucks

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

by 3Chavy3 on Jul 6, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Bring back Erica!!!!!!!!

Scooter has 3 E's 2nite already!!

by mrod on Jul 6, 2007 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

i tried to convince the g/f

to buy a marathong but she was too prudish about it.

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow...defense is NOT helping.
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Jul 6, 2007 9:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Hard night for Marco

Damn that is embarassing

by Scooter on Jul 6, 2007 9:31 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Christine on Jul 6, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

my right hand is on a beer

by easyraider on Jul 6, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

nico must be passed out
subject to revision pending next issue and there are too many issues

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

he's at the game.
"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Jul 6, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe he thinks it's the night our season ended?

I am not ready to throw in the towel but we really can't split or lose this series.  

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 6, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Four errors for Scoot

Still, he's no Bob Brenly.

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

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jul 6, 2007 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Good Lord, 7 runs????????????

I leave for a bit and we just get buried

by kapers on Jul 6, 2007 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

at least an Athletic

will get some face time on ESPN (Scutaro)

by skutch on Jul 6, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Good news

I made the majors in PH2

As God is my witness, I thought turkeys could fly

by doctorK on Jul 6, 2007 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Once you beat the game,

You can start earning points for Oakland in free play.

The bad news: We're ranked 24th in total points.
The good news: The Angels are dead last.

by danmerqury on Jul 6, 2007 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

We can't even get on after 11 pitches. Offense

is a big fat zero tonite.  Can we borrow some runs from the twins???

by kapers on Jul 6, 2007 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

well, i am about ready to slink

off to bed, no Buan show tonight for me....and crack open a good book.  will see what fortunes tomorrow brings...Harden..yikes.

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

by ak_A on Jul 6, 2007 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

And it makes

me feel even dirtier for rooting for the Yankees. I actually cheered for A-Rod and Jeter. Grody!

"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane

by day-to-day on Jul 6, 2007 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wildcard might be much easier but I can't

root for the Angels and live with myself either.

"I still believe in 2007!"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 6, 2007 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is not the right attitude to take

I would root for the Yankees, the Red Sox-- hell, I'd root for the Dallas freaking Cowboys to beat the Angels  if they played in the same sport...

by PaulThomas on Jul 6, 2007 10:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll do it, too,

but that doesn't mean I have to like it. :-)

"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane

by day-to-day on Jul 6, 2007 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

scutaro

with 4 errors. are u serious?

Where the F^&$%$^$%*$*$%^$&$%^#$ is chavvy???

by chavyizdamn3 on Jul 6, 2007 10:38 PM PDT reply actions  

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