Open Thread: Game 128 - A's at Toronto, eh?
by baseballgirl on Aug 22, 2007 9:43 AM PDT
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PrintThe A's go for the sweep (yes, sweep!) against the Blue Jays in the earliest game ever this morning as Loaiza returns to the hill facing A.J. Burnett. The A's, believe it or not, can climb all the way back to .500 with a win here. Can they pull it off?
Lineups
Toronto
Johnson
Stairs
Rios
Wells
Thomas
Hill
Zaun
Adams
McDonald
A's
Stewart, LF
DaVanon, CF
Swisher, RF
Cust, DH
Scutaro, SS
Johnson, 1B
Ellis, 2B
Hannahan, 3B
Suzuki, C
Is it a bad sign when Scutaro is batting fifth?
LET'S GO OAK-LAND!
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Good morning!
by baseballgirl on Aug 22, 2007 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions
is the game on DirecTV?
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 22, 2007 9:37 AM PDT reply actions
I take it . . .
that moving Harden to the 60-day DL means we don't have to talk about him for the rest of the season?
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 9:39 AM PDT reply actions
Yes sir...that's my plan anyway
he does not exist.
by baseballgirl on Aug 22, 2007 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions
considering how Scutaro has been hitting
and that his numbers against Burnett are good, no, it's not a bad sign
You're joking, right?
Scutaro has two lifetime ABs vs Burnett.
While Scoot has no discernible career platoon differential, this year he has a *.270-point* OPS differential L/R.
I'm not saying we have any other choice but to play him -- but it's not a good sign.
Anyone having Gameday issues?
I mean, other than normal, gameday-hating issues?
Harden DLed retroactive to mid-July...
will be eligible in mid-September...so it's possible we'll see him again
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 22, 2007 9:47 AM PDT reply actions
probably to pitch a few pitches and get hurt agai
by smasfan on Aug 22, 2007 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
no, he's got another more dangerous plan..
to pitch pain free and strong for the last few weeks of the season so that the A's think they can count on him next year..
I've got a better plan...
he pitches pain free and strong for the last few weeks so some other sucker club thinks THEY can count on him next year and trades us some prospects.
MMM.... prospects!
by The Pilots Dared Me To Die on Aug 22, 2007 11:08 AM PDT up reply actions
I always liked . . .
"Telephone Line"
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions
Classic Gameday link
http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/mlb...
Hooray for coffee cup lids!
I just knocked over a full cup of coffee on my desk, then rolled it sideways and dropped it again when I frantically tried to pick it up... and it only spilled a few drops.
Way to hang on . . .
The runner would have beaten the throw anyway.
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions
It's all about concentration.
The guy that ran into me should be out, though.
I used to waitress...
I once knocked an empty glass coffee pot off a table. It bounced three times off the hard floor and came to a rest. I bent over it pick it up, celebrating the fact that it didn't break, when the stupid thing shattered. After it stopped.
How were you "celebrating that it didn't break"?
Were you "spiking" it?
She was penalized
Five yards on the ensuing kickoff for excessive celebration.
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
Stebby, sportin' the 0.00 ERA
733? 734?
1) I have the channels memorized.
732 is the DirecTv EI mix channel or whatever.
- 733 is the Strikezone Channel that comes on after 7:00. Sometimes games are on that channel before that time.
- 734 is the first real game channel.
- I looked to see if the game was on before I left home.
the schedule says 734...
And briefly, the program guide showed A's-Blue Jays, then it changed to "Upcoming: Title Not Available". All I'm getting is wretched 70's music and no game on any channel. Hopefully they'll get the feed up soon.
by coffee roaster on Aug 22, 2007 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions
DirecTV liars!!!!
game exclusively on MLB.TV, Mother F'ers
by athleticsBB4life on Aug 22, 2007 10:04 AM PDT reply actions
they also lied to us on our refrigerator magnets
about yesterday's game
by smasfan on Aug 22, 2007 10:11 AM PDT reply actions
The magnet AND the doggy wall calendar both lied.
My printed schedule from April did too
by baseballgirl on Aug 22, 2007 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions
Nice play by Swisher . . .
And an embarrassing moment for Big Hurt, I expect.
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 10:11 AM PDT reply actions
Hee!
Nice play Swish!
by baseballgirl on Aug 22, 2007 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions
Did the M's play yesterday?
Too lazy to look it up.
Yes, they won, I believe
PISSED at the Yankees, I imagine. :-)
by baseballgirl on Aug 22, 2007 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions
JaysVision sucks balls
by bigmacattack @ Athletics Nation on Aug 22, 2007 10:13 AM PDT reply actions
Peanut butter and jelly, a can of seltzer, pluot,
and baseball game for dessert. What a lunch!
I've had about 17 bags of
salt and vinegar potato chips.
I'd like to welcome
Keith Moon to the chat today!
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions
I have to admit . . .
I had to Google "pluot". Sounds tasty, though.
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 10:18 AM PDT reply actions
mmmm, they are!
I want one.
Scutaro & the DPs
Geez, has he bought the rights to hit into rally-killing DPs from Kendall and Kotsay? Last night, first-and-second with no outs, and he kills the inning with a DP. Today, Cust walks and Scutaro -- who is batting FIFTH?! -- kills another inning.
Seriously, Geren just doesn't know how to make a MLB line-up if he's hitting Scutaro fifth. At worst, Ellis should be hitting fifth and Scutaro seventh today.
Grrrrr.
ITA.
Cust might walk four times today.
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 10:19 AM PDT up reply actions
That'd be a great band name
DL'd
Pulled Hammy. 1st Leg Injury in his entire life.
by Colorado Fan on Aug 22, 2007 10:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Nah
It's pretty much all hitting the fan at once.
I want to see
how many diaries in a row we can get titled "Player X to DL"
nope
Direct TV lies. My Tivo is recording a Blue Screen (Channel 735)
by Colorado Fan on Aug 22, 2007 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions
What the hell is on Reed Johnson's chin?
(gameday pic)
HA! I already made a note of that
for the recap
by baseballgirl on Aug 22, 2007 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions
Cuddyer grand slam... :(
I hate him.
If Loaiza throws a no-no
I will write him a letter apologizing for all my past remarks.
That was your fault.
I didn't want to have to write a letter
my penmanship is terrible
Jinx for mentioning it!
Thanks. This team does not need jinxes.
Okay, now...
The quilt they're auctioning off for BCA Day, autographed by the whole team... does that mean all 51 players?
Further more . . .
Furmaniak signed it four times.
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions
And there is a strange..
"Ryan Lange..." in the corner, almost like someone didnt have enough time to sign it.
HA! LOL.
by baseballgirl on Aug 22, 2007 11:00 AM PDT up reply actions
No, just the healthy ones.
Basically just Danny Haren.
Let's go OAK-land
<venereal disease>, <venereal disease>, <venereal disease> <venereal disease> <venereal disease>
pitch limit?
Have they said if Lo is on a pitch limit today?
rehab, right
I was asking about pitching, not his drinking
Shattoauto ja nai
Shimatta!
I've missed this whole series.
What the hell is going on? DaVanon batting 2nd? Please don't tell me that was a regular occurence.
Also, wow, Loaiza.
HOLD THE PHONE.
Did Korach just say next Tuesday's BobbleMaEl game is at 12:35???
What the FFFFFFFFFF
is it really? of course i can't get on to the A's website right now.
No, according to the website...
game time is still 7:05.
KenKo is high.
i didnt hear what he said but its at 7pm the next
day is the 1235 game but its not bobblehead day
by smasfan on Aug 22, 2007 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
alex rios
has such a great smooth swing. i'd like to borrow it so i can dominate my rec softball leagues.
Hi. Stairs still loves the A's.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 22, 2007 11:13 AM PDT reply actions
come on jack you need to start getting some runs
by smasfan on Aug 22, 2007 11:15 AM PDT reply actions
Ask and ye shall receive
WOO-HOO!!!
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 11:16 AM PDT up reply actions
woo!!!
on a 99 mph fastball!
And he shall be "knighted" - Sir Jack Cust
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 22, 2007 11:17 AM PDT reply actions
I was just looking at Cust's August stats
what a month he's having!
whooooo
it's another jack for the CUST
by AintEasyBeinGreen on Aug 22, 2007 11:17 AM PDT reply actions
and again, I ask
is there any reason to pitch to Jack Cust? I can't see a single one in the lineup
Nothing against Scoot, but WHY would any pitch to
Jack, be anywhere near the plate, with Marco on deck?
What's Stebby's pitch count?
Stebby pitching well, Aaron Hill hit solo shot
Jack Cust 2-run shot
2-1 A's
by theblackpearl on Aug 22, 2007 11:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Loaiza's pitching well
So far: 6IP 1 run, 2 hits, a double to Stairs and a homer to Hill
Burnett was rolling until Cust hit a 2-run bomb.
Let's hear it for the insurance run!
Nice rip, Mahk!
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions
woo!
the boys are on AJ's fastball this inning!
ELLIS
oh my! the runs are coming faster than I can type this post
by AintEasyBeinGreen on Aug 22, 2007 11:24 AM PDT reply actions
4 spot!
2 free outs help
Repeat after me.
We scored two runs with two outs. We scored two runs with two outs. We scored two runs with two outs.
Excellent in theory, but . . .
How often in life does "Wait for one you can crush" help?
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions
it's my theory of investing
I'm going write a book about it and title it WWJFCD. It should sell at least as well as Who Moved My Cheese and Put the Moose on the Table.
remember, JC did walk in improbable circumstances
OMIGOD!!!
4 points just like that! Shut 'em down, E-Loan!!!!!!!!!!! YAY SUPER-HOTTIES!!!!
-Cindi
what's Stebby been at this game?
I saw 90 once this inning
Question for those in the AAA know...
I'm going up to Sac today and possibly going to my first River Cats game tonight. Anyone know who's pitching tonight? Anyone doing especially well right now?
by AintEasyBeinGreen on Aug 22, 2007 11:33 AM PDT reply actions
If they keep him on schedule, it should be Dan
Meyer, or it might be Madsen.
by theblackpearl on Aug 22, 2007 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
Hmm, doesn't get on the DL enough
I'd waive him.
This just in . . .
Jack Cust named drummer for Spinal Tap.
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions
The game? My posts?
Oh yeah, huh.
How can anything be
"not New Jerseyan enough"?
Loaiza
For those us of catching short glimpses of the game via MLB Gameday, how does Loaiza look? Obviously, the numbers are good, but how about control, velocity, and movement? Anyone watching that could provide a mini scouting report?
To me, it looks like
an oblong silver object with pretty good reception--but I'm only able to follow on radio.
Please keep all talk...
of your "oblong silver objects" to yourself.
He does get a pretty good reception
wherever he goes. However, I prefer Henry Winkler as Bob Loblaw. Best. Character name. Ever.
Sounded like a Charlie Brown cartoon
from KK and VC's description.
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions
didnt the other day when frank t hit the ball and
scoot caught it he was knocked down
by smasfan on Aug 22, 2007 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions
Oh, dammit.
Swisher! THAT is what I keep telling you to do to Schilling! Schilling!
What did he do?
Gameday doesn't really have enough space for
"Nick Swisher singles on a sharp ground ball to center fielder Vernon Wells which on its way to center field took a wicked hop off pitcher Scott Downs' nether regions".
by Englishmajor on Aug 22, 2007 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Hard liner right over Downs and knocked him down off the back of the mound. The ball didn't hit him, but he rolled off the mound while getting out of the way.
Thanks
I would like to see Curt rolling on the mound, too....
by Englishmajor on Aug 22, 2007 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions
he's more Dunn than Dunn!
Cincinnati would hate Cust (like they hate Dunn)
the K's are intentional
they make pitchers think "guy sucks. i bet i could throw a meatball down the middle, and he couldn't hit it." which makes Cust think, "mmmm... meatball..."
lets go!!!!
hangs on.
Yes! E-Lo back for more!
Will he go the full nine?
by Plunkage @ Athletics Nation on Aug 22, 2007 11:51 AM PDT reply actions
Marshall and Calero up in bullpen
So, I'm hoping so.
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions
someone told me suzuki told a's trade kendall or
he wouldnt catch
by smasfan on Aug 22, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions
Because someone was willing to eat some of
his ludicrous contract, and there was a decent deal on the table (Bowen's been ok so far).
There's no chance Beane/Geren/ Forst would take orders from a rookie.
Maybe time to yank E-Lo
now. Would've been nice to complete 8 in first game back. Last year, he had a CG at Toronto.
by Plunkage @ Athletics Nation on Aug 22, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions
Helluva job ELo
Four fantastic pitching performances in a row! Love it!
by AintEasyBeinGreen on Aug 22, 2007 11:56 AM PDT reply actions
Jeez, let street rest...
where's casilla? why can't he be out now, and let embree pitch the ninth today
by AintEasyBeinGreen on Aug 22, 2007 11:58 AM PDT reply actions
well
maybe embree will start the ninth and get street if he gets in trouble.
But i'm still concerned that we haven't seen casilla latelly. I know he's not been great lately, but is something wrong?
by AintEasyBeinGreen on Aug 22, 2007 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully they're resting him. That's what logic
would suggest - he looked burnt out in his last few starts.
Street's not available today
4 out save try by Embree. They aren't pitching Casilla at all right now--maybe working with him in the bullpen to try to straighten him out?
Strange move by Gibbons
I know he's Monkeyball's favorite manager, but Stairs is 9/30 (.300) this year vs. LHP and has a .900+ OPS overall. Curtis Thigpen? Thanks.
Exactly, Merci beaucoup, Toronto
by Plunkage @ Athletics Nation on Aug 22, 2007 12:00 PM PDT up reply actions
<stands and applauds>
nice job elo. 7 2/3 innings of 1 run ball. good work. next year try to avoid the bulging dick and pitch all year though, eh??
Bulging dick?
Insert your own Pee-Wee Herman joke here . . .
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't forget
the torn mucus in his knee.
spoke too soon
casilla up in the pen
by AintEasyBeinGreen on Aug 22, 2007 12:02 PM PDT reply actions
It has to be Embree in the 9th
Casilla must just be trying to remember what a baseball feels like.
Waivers
Can you be put on waivers if you are on the 60-Day DL?
Nice Win! I love sweeping ex-A's (Thomas, Tejada)
by Colorado Fan on Aug 22, 2007 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions
.500!
Now let's get over the hump! Good win.
by Bleeding the Green and Gold on Aug 22, 2007 12:17 PM PDT reply actions
Way to go, Stevie L!
Good outing from Loaiza. Too bad he's been hurt all year until now. Between Harden and Esteban, this rotation really could have been something ... (sigh).
LOL--so far Loaiza is following
my prediction: that he would come out strong, cause many fans to say "What could have been had ELo just been healthy all year," and then get lit up a couple times in Sept because...well, because he's ELo and the E stands for inconsistEnt.
But he was downright awesome today. Mad props and only slightly annoyed props!
Used to be disgusted, but now I try to act amused
Props
by EddieVegas_NRAF on Aug 22, 2007 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice!
And, you know what's funny, the A's wanna wear my white shoes, and now the Angels wanna wear my red shoes.
Dude you are waaaaay off. He had TWO walks.
by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 22, 2007 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
three suggestions for further discussion
I don't know if this is thread worthy or not but:
- Billy Beane to Vice President, Baseball Operations, Paul Depodesta to General Manager, David Forst to assistant GM.
- why not try Nick Swisher at third base? or put him in the outfield and try to build DJ's value til the end of the year.
- Perhaps most importantly, why not retry Mark Ellis at SS and Marco Scutaro at 2b. Ellis has had over two years for his arm and shoulder to heal. And, try Bobby Crosby as a CenterFielder in Spring Training next year.
Sweep are great, but I have bad feeling.
These same Toronto Blue Jays might sweep our Oakland A'S next week at home. Hope, I'm wrong.
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