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Open Game Thread: Game 109 - A's vs. Angels

And thus the series begins that could've been a lot more interesting than it currently is.  Sigh.  Oh well, I'm still pumped that this series will lead to AN Day on Saturday.  It's the fourth AN Day and definitely is the most interesting opponent.  This year we get to actually take on a division opponent instead of the Royals or Blue Jays.

Any way, the pitchers for tonight's opener are Chad Gaudin with his 8-6 record and 3.71 ERA and Joe Saunders who is 4-0 and has a 3.16 ERA.  The good news about 2007 is that the A's have been handling the Angels very well this year.  They are 6-3 against them, having swept the two-game series against the men in red in April and going 4-3 in Anaheim.  If there's anything an A's fan can take joy in this year it's that the green and gold guys been able to smack the Angels.  We've got to cling to the small victories this year and is the Angels wind up losing the division by a game, I'll just go into the offseason thinking that it was one of the A's games that did it.

The lineup for the A's looks like this:

Buck
Stewart
Swisher
Piazza
Ellis
Scutaro
Kotsay
Suzuki
Murphy

Suzuki has been hitting a little better of late, but he's still hitting .167 against lefties, so we'll see if that continues or if it's just a matter of sample size.  Chavez remains out and Geren continues to manage with a 24-person roster.  If he's really hurt this bad, can we just put him on the disabled list?  Or better yet, have him have the surgery he needs and start getting him ready for 2008?  I'm not usually one to call for surgery as the best option and it's possible that Chavez can just continue to get better, but it seems to have at least given Kotsay the ability to stay in there on a daily basis.  You can argue whether that's a good thing or a bad thing, but at least he's had the ability to be in there.

The Angels counter with this lineup:

Figgins
Cabrera
Guerrero
Anderson
Matthews
Kotchman
Izturis
Mathis
Willits

If I remember correctly, the last time Gaudin faced the Angels was one of the worst home plate umpire jobs I'd seen.  Yes, Gaudin was all over the place, but the home plate ump had one of the weirdest zones I'd ever seen.  And Gaudin needs an ump with a somewhat generous zone because of all the movement on his pitches.  I'll be watching to see if Gaudin hits Suzuki's glove on a regular basis or if Kurt is continually reaching for pitches.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!! BEAT THE DAMN HALOS!

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Looking forward to meeting you guys at AN Day on Saturday.  Also, the 5 of us traveling from the Midwest will be sitting in the bleachers tomorrow night, so hopefully someone else is out there with us.  See you guys tomorrow!

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 2, 2007 6:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looking forward to meeting some people

but not you.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hate the Angels.

I really really hate them.  At least for tonight the dream of an sweep by the A's has a few more hours of life.  What if.....

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

did anyone else hear this?

During the pre-game Bob Geren Show, Korach asks him about 'just how great has Alan Embree been, since he's been closing games?' (sic). He follows up that question with an almost exact same question, to which Geren responds,

"What can I say... he's just been our steady, ... tremendous, bullpen man."

It was like Geren was about to say "our Steady Eddie" but he paused and improvised with "Steady Tremendous Bullpen Man"

I think that's a nickname that bears sticking!

"He could run for mayor of Oakland! I hope he never wakes up" -Korach on Cust's GW 3 run HR

by popcornjames on Aug 2, 2007 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sorry, Fosse not Korach.

(shows still on - 106.9 fm or 1550 am -like I even need to tell you guys, chuh)

"He could run for mayor of Oakland! I hope he never wakes up" -Korach on Cust's GW 3 run HR

by popcornjames on Aug 2, 2007 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Funny

When I read your first post I thought that sounded more like the type of question Fosse would ask.

Maybe the dark is from your eyes.

by andeux on Aug 2, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It makes it hard to believe that

no one wanted Embree at the deadline.  Or maybe Billy wasn't shopping him, but I would've expect that many would've proactively sought out someone like Embree who proved he is a very good setup man and can be a capable closer when called upon.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Aug 2, 2007 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

are we paying Embree a lot?

Seems like most of the trade speculation had to do with the bigger contracts. When Blanton's name popped up in the rumors, I wasn't too surprised that the Dodgers balked at what the A's were asking for, Blanton's cheap.

At least that's the only sense I can really make of the Bradley and even the Kendall trades.

"He could run for mayor of Oakland! I hope he never wakes up" -Korach on Cust's GW 3 run HR

by popcornjames on Aug 2, 2007 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt that Beane would let him go

Embree is under contract for next year, and next year his exact pitching flexibility for situations in late innings may create many extra wins.

As someone has pointed out, Beane has done little the last 2-3 years at deadline.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 2, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't get past the idea

of what could have been with a full season of Duke, Street, Casillas, Embree, and an effective Calero.  Not to mention a rotation of Harden, Haren, Loiza, Blanton, and Gaudin.

Throw in a couple of hitters and we could have been contenders....

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

".. instead of bums,

which is what we is."

"We've been kicking other peoples' asses for so long I figure it's time we got ours kicked."

by Checkswing HR on Aug 2, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shooty has such a cool

baseball name.  I love cool baseball names.  Pokey Reese was another good one.  Whatever happened to that guy?

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 6:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Daric Barton hitting .185 last ten

games, with no extra base hits.

Now batting .308 overall.

Glad ANers not running the team.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 2, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AHHH!
They have BUCK shirts at the Coli shops! I just had Poppy purchase ALLLLL OF THEM!!! HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!
"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 Aug 2, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

travis buck

is da shit!

by chavyizdamn3 on Aug 2, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

barton

 I feel Barton is not the best option for the A's.  I just feel he will put up DJ type of stats.  Barton is not a 30 homer guy so he is more a Hatty type of player.  A 300 hitter with OBA.  

by Arcman on Aug 2, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

James Simmons

is pitching pretty good at AA. Some positive notes.

by chavyizdamn3 on Aug 2, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good luck guys

Please win :)

Visiting from LL.

by Graham on Aug 2, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Aw!

That's sweet.

"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 Aug 2, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will do. Good luck to you guys.

That was one hell of a game last night and I watched it since the A's weren't playing.  Wow!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jinx has been established

they've talked about Vlad's homerless streak.

by Zonis on Aug 2, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh god, was it.

Korach does this to us ALL the TIME.

Bob Geren, on 8/2/07, on the success of Alan Embree as new interim closer: "What can I say,... he's been our Steady Tremendous Bullpen Man"

by popcornjames on Aug 3, 2007 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It figures I have to miss part of an Angels game

I'm just now leaving work and will listen on the way home.  Will tag back up with you guys when I get home and say hi to my kids for 5 minutes.  Still pooped from driving back from Louisville yesterday so we need to take an early lead and keep it in case I fall asleep before the game is over.

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Aug 2, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

With all the money Vladimir G makes...

why can't he hire someone to clean his equipment...
at least the batting helmet.

How can you be so stingy, you cannot hire someone to clean your batting helmet?

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

by One won lost won on Aug 2, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vlad

likes his helmet that way.

by chavyizdamn3 on Aug 2, 2007 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know. I'm being facetious

Lotta players do this.  I think the Red Sox are the most affected in this regard (esp when they had Millar).  Trying to look "veteran".

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

by One won lost won on Aug 2, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

People have posed the question

"which would you rather have? 9 guys who hit 20 Homeruns each, or 3 guys who hit 40 and 6 guys who hit 10?"

People seem to usually pick the "9 hitting 20", but the more I think about it, I would prefer the 3 40 HR guys. That way, I could concentrate the offense and get the most runs in. If I have a few high OBP guys, stick them infront of the 40 HR guys and you got a bunch of runs per HR, instead of what we have: lots of Solo's.

by Zonis on Aug 2, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Please be okay.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If Buck actually tells the UMP

he got hit, he'd be at first instead of the weak ground out.

by Zonis on Aug 2, 2007 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The ump said he swung.
"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 Aug 2, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hm. Not for sure.

I heard the ump grunt something, I assumed he called it on a check swing type thing. Hell, I don't know.

"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 Aug 2, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not only wierd.

Retarded is not to strong a word.

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RUN!
"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 Aug 2, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Golf clapo

for Marco.

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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 Aug 2, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man on third with less than two outs...

where I have I seen this before?

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by alamedagirl on Aug 2, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, don't try a squeeze bunt...

Yeah, just a ground ball...ooops.  Another SURE score if the player can bunt...lost.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 2, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cust

Is there any other team in baseball that benches their leading home run hitter, leader in slugging, and number 2 in RBIs and On Base Percentage? I understand Geren needs to fit guys in but since Piazza's come back it seems Cust hardly plays at all. His splits are virtually identical against lefties and righties. He's going to have his ups and downs but his offensive stats are actually better than Teixeira's this year and even missing a month of the season he still could get over 30 home runs and 100 rbis with enough playing time.

by SA on Aug 2, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This drives me insane too.

I suppose he will have to wait until next season to get his full shot in the majors.  It must be tough for Geren, who do you sit?  A HOF'er who can still hit...or Cust.  

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who do you sit?

I don't know... how about the offensive blackhole known as Kotsay?

by Zonis on Aug 2, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And play the defensive liability known as Swish

in CF and the offensive blackhole known as DJ at 1st? Choices, choices(!)

by OldhamA on Aug 2, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's the million dollar question.
The few guys who can hit can't play the positions we require to get in the lineup.  A hodge podge team if ever there was one.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I swear, if I hear this damn Willits living

in a batting cage story again I'm going to throttle someone.

by OldhamA on Aug 2, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey people of AN! Let's beat these guys

and start a "what could have been" streak.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

My ears are bleeding

oy!

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

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 2, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What version of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"

is played over the Coliseum PA either before or after the starting lineups or national anthem?

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by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 2, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is it a trick question?

I don't believe Take Me Out To The Ballgame is played at all except during the seventh-inning stretch.

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

by Englishmajor on Aug 2, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AN to Kuiper

STFU

WOOHOO - YES! Yay, homerun

by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn it

why did those bozos have to talk about Vlad's HR slump at the start of the game

WOOHOO - YES! Yay, homerun

by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Slow thread tonight. Is it our division rivals we are playing? maybe Im watching a delayed feed and the game was really on at noon today.

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

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 2, 2007 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DJ wouldn't have that one. Nice stab, Swish!
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Unicorn Power!!!
WOOHOO - YES! Yay, homerun

by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 2, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

MaEl with some 388+ communication.

The guy is gonna reach 20 homers this year.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's outhitting Swisher at this point,

which is pretty sad all things considered.

Ha, that Ump is going on the DL.

by OldhamA on Aug 2, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mark Ellis

is on STEROIDS!

by chavyizdamn3 on Aug 2, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dokata

boy gettin the damn thang done!

by chavyizdamn3 on Aug 2, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Englishmajor on Aug 2, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watch out, Alphonso Marquez

Each Larry Davis visit takes months off your career.  At least.

"Ziggy, did you not know?"

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Aug 2, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Larry Davis

work your magic on the Ump

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

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 2, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh. Larry Davis touched the umpire.

He will be day to day now.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ump visited by Larry Davis

He's doomed

WOOHOO - YES! Yay, homerun

by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can someone get Haren to teach Crosby

what a slider is.....y'know, whilst he's there! :P

by OldhamA on Aug 2, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe the ump

will file a grievance with his union demanding that Davis never be allowed on the field with 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 Aug 2, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what the hell mark ellis
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Aug 2, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Listening on Gameday

ambulances and firetrucks on the field

by Zonis on Aug 2, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

are you serious?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Aug 2, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kuiper you moran
WOOHOO - YES! Yay, homerun

by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vlad Guerrero...

A good fantasy night at least.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 2, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

<turns off tv>
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Aug 2, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vlad... the Teribble
"San Jose A's of Fremont" is gauche

by ArakSOT on Aug 2, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vlad needs a fastball to the head

every AB for the rest of the series.

by Zonis on Aug 2, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep, he's simply the one person in this lineup

you don't pitch to. He's no threat to steal, so just put him on.

by OldhamA on Aug 2, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Jennifer.....

Did you hear that the Mariners have the A's jerseys from Sunday's game on their website for auction?  You can bid on a Buck jersey that he actually wore.  Would top mine, that's for sure.

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Aug 2, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OHHH!
"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 Aug 2, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where?

I can only find Cust and a few others.

"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 Aug 2, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

End of story for the A's.

They have already decided they aren't going to freaking hit the ball tonight.  Bastards.  Why does anyone pitch to Vlad?  Son of mother fracking beotch....every one in the Coli and at home knows better than 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 Aug 2, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I'd walk Vlad

with the bases loaded even.

At least he could not drive in 2-4 runs that way!

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

by One won lost won on Aug 2, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd hit the bastard.

at least he would have to limp his ass to first.  

But I'm just really pissed right now.  I wouldn't hit him really....

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I was Gaudin I would hit him
and, I think he tried, first pitch of this game.

VG is now 6-for-10 versus Gaudin.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 3, 2007 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

c'mon
it's not like he's Babe F___ing Ruth
"San Jose A's of Fremont" is gauche

by ArakSOT on Aug 2, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's get 'em back

KuKiZuki!

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

by Englishmajor on Aug 2, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I still like it. It has a nice ring to it.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not sure if I could like a player any more

than I like Buck right now.  This guy is gonna be a freakin' stud.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"Even the great CF Gary Matthews couldn't

get to it."

Are they watching the same Gary Matthews jr that I am?

by OldhamA on Aug 2, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do any of us doubt

what's about to happen right now?

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Three Run Homer!!!

maybe.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 2, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Care to guess what's behind

door number 3?

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's worse..

some guy was wearing Vicks jersey and carrying a bit hot dog bun.

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AGGGHHHHH

What does it take to score a fuggin run from third with one out

WOOHOO - YES! Yay, homerun

by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A bunt, plain and simple

Well, two more times, no bunt, no run.

Easily, two runs lost because players do not practice bunting.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 2, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We are always looking for a big inning

rather than just chipping away for single runs in multiple innings.  I can understand using that theory if you average a lot of runs... but we don't.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's a start. He is so due to get hot.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Another pop-up

for Bonds, that is

Nice hit Swish

WOOHOO - YES! Yay, homerun

by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Update on the Sac game?
DiNardo: Hey Kurt, do you eat babies? Suzuki: Yes.

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 2, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gameday

Ben Johnson replaced after play at 2nd base.

WOOHOO - YES! Yay, homerun

by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

Lets Hope he's alright. And by alright I mean, you know, not dead.

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

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 2, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should be OK

Larry Davis is in Oakland, after all

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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It just sounded like

RayFo said, "Look at the movement on this bitch."

"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 Aug 2, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he was watching Kendall & the Cubs?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

talking about the Angels never making a move

the A's are always supposed to make a move, but never do.

by Zonis on Aug 2, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

right down the middle

knee high... and called a ball.

by Zonis on Aug 2, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ralph Sampson?
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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Free Pass given to the Angels

I wonder how much they had to pay for it?

by Zonis on Aug 2, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why the hell isn't Geren getting tossed out

right now?  These calls go against the A's because we never argue about a damn thing.

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If nothing else

he'd have excuse to miss the rest of this snoozer

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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

he might even be able to beat Blanton to the post game spread for once.

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ump still feeling the effects

of his visit from LD

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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 2, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's so pathetic

is that we have a chance to tie the game...and our veteran team leader starts the AB so well only to pop out weakly on bad pitches.  It's like the catcher went out to the hill and reminded Saunders how pathetic he Kotsay is with a bat.

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Note to Geren

Never let Kotsay start against lefties

This season his BA is .119 and his OPS is .317

Not a typo

by onlysaying on Aug 2, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Note to Geren

Never let Kotsay start against lefties

This season his BA is .119 and his OPS is .317

Not a typo period

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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Geren

Go batshiat insane and get run

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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad Call?

Swish had control of the ball.  He only dropped it when he was pulling his hand out of the way to keep from being spiked.  

At least Geren is going to get tossed on this piece of garbage call.

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Geren better not let Swish get run

or he should be fired before the game is over

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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Huh, it seems like the ump is interpreting
the rule similarly to a flyball, where you have to have the ball caught and in control to make an out.

It seems like theoretically for a force play, control doesn't matter as long as you tag the base with the ball.

by RenoTy on Aug 2, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Control isn't really an issue.

Swish had the ball the entire time.  He tagged the base and and made the force out.  He released the ball while pulling his hand away so it wouldn't get spiked.  The out should have been recorded.

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It didn't look that cut and dry to me...
...So the rule may matter. Is control part of the rule for a force-out?

by RenoTy on Aug 2, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the ump ruled

that touching the base with the ball forced it out of his hand. Kind of like a runner leveling a catcher and forcing the ball out of his glove. The replay looked like that to me, like Swish lost control as he touched the base with the ball.

by skutch on Aug 2, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eh, I could be wrong.

But Swish picked the ball up and carried it in his hand.  He obviously had control.  The out was made once he touched the base.  It's not necessary for him to have control after the out has been made.  But hell, like I said, I could be wrong.

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

how similar is that

to a gloved but dropped ball by a firstbaseman?  the ball gets in the mit for "bit" before...and the runner is called safe.

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

by ak_A on Aug 2, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the difference is control.

The first base man in your scenario never had it.  Swish did when he picked it up and carried it to the bag.  Once he made contact with the bag the out should have been recorded.  It's similar to a second baseman dropping the ball as he is trying to make the turn for a DP.  He gets the force out at second even though he dropped it on the turn.  

Swish only lost the ball because he was pulling his hand back in order not to be spiked by the runner.  In other words, he lost control after the out should have been recorded.  

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hard luck for Chad.

He pitched a good game and made only one mistake.  Now brown is faced with the same situation.  Hope he fares 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 Aug 2, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OUT!
"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 Aug 2, 2007 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kuiper.

That slob should be fired before the game is over.  I'd love to hear Wolfe walk in the booth and can his ass over the air.

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what is he doing tonight that is so bad?
DiNardo: Hey Kurt, do you eat babies? Suzuki: Yes.

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 2, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

First inning

he started talking about Vlad's home-less streak. Result - two big flies.

He's also Duane's brother, which should be grounds for dismissal under any circumstances.

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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And then later he

starts commenting on another Angel hitters average....as the words are leaving his mouth he pauses and says he knew he shouldn't have said it... this is all taking place as the hitter is in the process of scoring another run on a ringing double.  There's no doubt in my mind that Ray wanted to backhand 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 Aug 2, 2007 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol...so many to choose from.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

It couldn't possibly due to the crummy pitches Gaudin threw to Vlad.

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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True, Chad made one mistake.

But overall he did pretty well.  I wish the rest of the team performed as well as he did.  

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

While We're Losing...

It's fun to watch the LA fans boo Bonds. He strolls up there, and you'd think Darth Vader was batting.

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

by louismg on Aug 2, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sorry Jennifer, I was in the other room

I didn't check the M's website, I just heard them talking about it during the game yesterday and thought they'd have all of them up for bidding for a couple of days at least.

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Aug 2, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wonderful

JoKe in. Time to wave that white flag.

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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

you'll learn to love JoKe

(well, maybe when he's on another team)

Hi ho.

by danh on Aug 2, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

JoKe in

conceding early tonight.

Three runs looks possible, like in the 8th and 9th.

So bring in Joke and make it 7-2.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 2, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

JoKe:

Because we like a challenge.

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on Aug 2, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so my wife asked me

why Barry Bonds is still so big, even though presumably he's done with steroids. Shouldn't the bulk and jowls go away? Muscle memory?

by skutch on Aug 2, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't HGH cause bone growth?

He's not likely to suck up if that's true.

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't imagine bone

growth is reversible.  Would it matter if you stopped taking it after the growth has occurred?

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There isn't a reliable test yet.

The human body makes it on its own, so its always going to be there no matter what. But its just a matter of time I suppose. They can look for elevated levels.

If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on Aug 2, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And no...

I don't believe there is a test available for HGH.  

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well at least the fantasy of

a sweep by the A's dies an early death...only to be followed by the gnawing fear that they will instead be swept.

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We're only 13 down!

Win the next three and we're 10 down with 50 to go - plenty of time! :)

by Wolverine on Aug 2, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sacramento update

Colby Lewis: 8 IP, 1 R (earned), 5 hits, 0 BB, 8 K

River Cats scored two in the first and made them hold up. Sounds kind of like the parent club's formula for sucess.

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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 9:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, anybody still here?

Donnie Murphy two-run homer

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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 9:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we keep him?
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Aug 2, 2007 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bobby who?
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by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean Kielty? Didn't we release that guy?
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Aug 2, 2007 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Donnie Murphy got a little love

coming his way.  

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

by alox on Aug 2, 2007 9:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Little brother says he will now call him

Donnie SMURFy

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

by Amnesiac727 on Aug 2, 2007 9:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Here comes K-Fraud!

What a waste - Scioscia is an idiot for bringing him in.

by Wolverine on Aug 2, 2007 9:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know, it's pretty scary

potential winning run looking for a helmet!

by skutch on Aug 2, 2007 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It worked out

He got Buck out but he pitched 30+ pitches yesterday and I don't think there was a great risk the A's were going to come back further.  Still, you can't argue with success.

by Wolverine on Aug 2, 2007 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Need to fix your post

What a waste - Scioscia is an idiot for bringing him in.

WOOHOO - YES! Yay, homerun

by doctorK on Aug 2, 2007 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well I'll be damned

Donnie Murphy shows signs of life.

by SkipT on Aug 2, 2007 9:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Other than his double?
He's been pretty impressive from everything I've seen. It might just be a hot streak, but he certainly looks major-league ready.

by RenoTy on Aug 2, 2007 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Will they call Colby Lewis up?

Sucky tonight. Glad I was working. Let's hope for better pitching tomorrow. What's wrong with Gaudin? Still on the learning curve? Give him time,no? Still hanging on every pitch and game like they matter! Go A's!

by A'sfansince1970 on Aug 2, 2007 10:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Balls & strikes

that's what's wrong.  Too many B, not enough S

by MobiusKlein on Aug 2, 2007 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too many walks. Encouraging...

in Sacto last night. Loiaza pitched well. 4+ innings pitched, no ER, 1 hit, 1 BB, 3 K. Not bad.

by A'sfansince1970 on Aug 2, 2007 10:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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