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Open Game Thread: Game 113 - A's at Texas (cont.)

A's are leading Texas 7-3 thanks to Scutaro and Braden.  Dallas has pitched well in Texas.  Will Huston make an appearance as well?  And who shot J.R.?

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

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swinging early in the count?

sometimes the offense seems to think their job is done if they put up a 6 spot in the 1st inning.

by oak1 on Aug 6, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

The Texas A's eh?

Almost as bad as the Jacksonville Panthers.

by OldhamA on Aug 6, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Giants game underway

Chances are good that the Nationals will be forever linked to the historic moment when Bonds goes yard for the 756th time - as it's a 4-game series

On an aside, I miss the Expos

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by Englishmajor on Aug 6, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who did shoot J.R.?

I love this game tonight.  I just wish we could have scratched out a win yesterday so that we were only 10 games out rather than 12.  BOOO!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought it was Charlene Tilton.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nope
I saw it firsthand. You guys were prolly babies or little kids.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

From Mccovey's Chronicles

The Conspiracy Continues
November 22, 1963, JFK shot in Dallas. If you reexamine the numbers for that date - 11, 22 and 1963 - you get an suspicious connection to Barry Bonds.

Month-November: 1 + 1 = 2.
Day-22: 2 + 2 = 4.
Year-1963: 1 + 9 + 6 + 3 = 19

Add 2 + 4 + 19 = 25 BARRY BONDS'S NUMBER!

Coincidence? I Think...NOT!

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

They have a point...

Can anyone verify his whereabouts on the 22nd November 1963? And don't give me that 'twinkle in his father's eye' nonsense!

by OldhamA on Aug 6, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

His mother's leg?

Okay, that was wrong of me.

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

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

No kidding, I was actually googling this.

Too funny.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 6, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too :-)
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who the F$#& is J.R.?
"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 6, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

You have a lot to learn little girl.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can't be THAT young!
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 6, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

When did that ep air?
1980.

I was born in 1984.

"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 6, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wasn't born then either

But just hearing about it? Afterward?

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

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

Not really.

I know who J.R. is. I loved Larry in I Dream of Jeannie.

"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 6, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jen is that true?

I have a daughter who was born in 1984.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep.
1/26/84
"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 6, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

You are such a baby

I had no idea.

"Ten times thy self were better than ten Hattebergs" -- Monkeyball, channeling Shakespeare

by iglew on Aug 6, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

January 26, 1984.

Not kidding.

"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 6, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well for Gawd's sake.

I will invite you to meet my daughter and hangout if you move here. Her birthday is 5/16/84. And she's my YOUNGEST girl. We refer to her as THE BABY.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't wear diapers!
"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 6, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

You sure?

JK but seriously you seem a very mature poster. I would not have guessed that you were the baby's age. I thought you were probably about 28....the same as my oldest girl. And no...you may not room with Oh2.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

It's my foul language.

"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 6, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

My youngest girl talks like that too. You'd like her except that she's a Braves fan. She is a grad student at sac state. She works too of course.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

SI.com says J.R.'s okay

Except for the fact he's in the Orioles' system.

J.R. House player page

by Joey C. on Aug 6, 2007 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

5 pitches!

woo!

Okay switching back to check in on the SF game.

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

You can hear the Rangers

guys unwrapping there burritos and eating them on the air. hahaha

by chavyizdamn3 on Aug 6, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

And who will play J.R

in the upcoming "Dallas" movie?

Yep. Warm and fuzzy... that's me.

by grover on Aug 6, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

He HAD everything

That boy is a turd in my book, always, for what he did to Nicole Kidman.

by paradox on Aug 6, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who divorces Nicole Kidman?

With two adopted sons?

Tom walked away to bang his clueless new booty why Nicole still has to raise two boys without a father.

A man doesn't walk away from his sons like that.  Jesus, married to Nicole Kidman you keep it freaking together in this life, but Tom was too arrogant.  Nothing's ever good enough for some people.

by paradox on Aug 6, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hell who knows

I just have a great deal of trouble respecting a man who walks away from his sons. Nicole has to raise them herself while Tom whistles along with a new trophy.

I just don't like it.  I know better than to judge, but Nicole Kidman!

by paradox on Aug 6, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

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

Somebody mentioned that every team should

intentionally walk him the rest of the year so he can't break the record.  That would be interesting to see.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't hate Bonds

I would like to see him with the record.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Then why don't you just marry him!
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

When "Dallas" hits the theatres

J.R. will be played by the Sweat Hog himself, john Travolta.

Yep. Warm and fuzzy... that's me.

by grover on Aug 6, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Will Zito fill in for his uncle- Patrick Duffy?

I think he was on that show too.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ruddy Lugo

Has a pretty smooth lookin' Gameday photo

awww, that was a great play by Donnie Murphy - so close

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Dallas-related sidenote:

When I was born, my sister was 5 and my parents crazily let her name me...her favorite TV character was Pam Ewing from Dallas...and there you go.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 6, 2007 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

She was hot. I liked her a lot.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ah. Knot's Landing comes to mind ;-)
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

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

I liked Lisa Hartman

who later became Mrs Clint Black

"Ten times thy self were better than ten Hattebergs" -- Monkeyball, channeling Shakespeare

by iglew on Aug 6, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

This will reveal what a music geek I am

but what I remember most about Knots Landing is what beautiful tone the trumpet has on the high note at the end of the opening theme one year.  Better than Doc Severinsen, who is among the best.

I don't recall which season it was. Somewhere toward the middle of the run, I think. They kept the tune the same throughout, but they reorchestrated it several times.

"Ten times thy self were better than ten Hattebergs" -- Monkeyball, channeling Shakespeare

by iglew on Aug 6, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good thing she didn't go with her second choice

You might be strawberryshortcake5981....

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

by Englishmajor on Aug 6, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Scarily enough, also another childhood favorite. I would HOPE in that case, my parents would have exercised some restraint...but hey you never know.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 6, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ewing would have been a lot simpler

than your current last name too.  Is that an Indian name?

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

yup
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 6, 2007 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

AND!

It's so NOT HARD! You just pronounce it exactly like you spell it.

"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

by pam5981 on Aug 6, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Noneofyourbusiness.

:)

"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 6, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Your last name is Buck. Sorry that I told

everyone on AN but it will come out sooner or later.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL
"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 6, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sitting Bull it is then......

unless you're talking t'other Indian. In which case it'd be Meenakshisundaram. :P

by OldhamA on Aug 6, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow
"Who is Danny and why are we eating his cake?" -Jennifer's mom

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

Me so sorry for starting this convo
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah.
I didn't find the humor.
"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 6, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's true. My last name is German

and everyone pronounces it incorrectly.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

The game is a little dull tonight.

The Angels are such a better enemy. They make every game exciting.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Isn't Ruddy suppose to suck?

Cause he didn't suck to bad at all.  In fact, I would dare say he didn't suck at all.  

"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 6, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

I guess he did well in AAA

Someone was telling us that last night in the gamethread.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

He' s been nails in AAA.

I hope that this is the real Ruddy.

"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 6, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too.

That would be so nice.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

With Sacramento

According to thebaseballcube.com he had a .45 ERA in 20 innings of work with 22 so and 7 bb, surrendering 5 hits.

very nice.

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know...

But would you still trade him for Bobby?  Seriously...it's been so long since we had a ss who was fun to watch.

"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 6, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

when he went back down to the minors

he must have fixed whatever problem was ailing him because he was unbelievable at AAA> 3-0 20inn 0.45 ERA and 10 saves before being called up

You motorboating son of a bitch

by bigmacattack @ Athletics Nation on Aug 6, 2007 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

interesting information i just saw..........

the a's ERA with kendall behind the dish: 3.38--good enough for the best in the majors for starting cathchers; suzuki's ERA when he is our starting catcher: 5.65

You motorboating son of a bitch

by bigmacattack @ Athletics Nation on Aug 6, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

CERA

Bowen's is 2.71 so far with the A's and for 2007 it's 3.62

by robofavant56 on Aug 6, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey...where's the bluebird of happiness? :-(
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Aug 6, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

yay

Huston warming up

I've been waiting for a chance to see Dallas start and Huston close in Texas

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

[head explodes]
"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 6, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh where have you gone Santiago Casilla?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Don' worry

Every Day Embree'll save us.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Aug 6, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

No doubt. Brutal place to try to win a game.

Are you caught up on rest?  I woke up at 4:45 a.m. today and am running on fumes right now.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I should have done that. I paid extra

on my airline to have one more day.  $100. a day doesn't seem bad but then you have to include food and lodging too.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's much more economical here. Didn't we have

this convo already?  Stay up with the program.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh Pooh

In-n-out costs the same I bet.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I will never eat there again.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

We don't have it

And don't listen to ohtobe...it was very good.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 6, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm getting there

I'll probably be better after tonight.  Just got back from the gym, so I should be good and worn down.  Why up so early?

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 6, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I had to take a cab to Lake Merritt BART

and then get to the airport on time.  Talk about a loooong ride on BART.  I barely made my flight AGAIN.  Security was absolutely f'n ridiculous today.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was at 9:00 out of SF. I almost caught the

early flight from Denver but it was full.  That is when I ran into Kendall's in-laws and then my 4:15 flight was delayed by an hour and a half.  Brutal day to be perfectly honest.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sounds pretty brutal

I pretty much slept through the whole game yesterday, as well as two naps today.  But damn it was worth it.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 6, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

nebraska and I loved the SF part too.

The ferry was awesome and I got some pretty good pictures.  It was quite nippy, though.

I'll be good by the weekend!

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hopefully

I mean, hopefully I have as much energy as I do when I get to be as old as you.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 6, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Borrowed response- GO TO HELL.

Do not pass "go."  Do not collect $200.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

You had to take off from SFO?

Ouch. OAK has dozens of flights to KC a day. Neener neener.

"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 6, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Neenie f'n neenie. It was too expensive from OAK
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Drive to K.C.?

Or fly right out of Wichita.  Gas and parking will make that flight not worth it.  Damn.

by sprtsnwyn on Aug 6, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Take BART. Honk, honk!!
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

noooo

Let's not think about that other 7-0 game that Halsey pitched where the A's blew the lead in GRAND fashion and we all died

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Casilla has started to suck again

hope Geren signs up for bullpen management 101 in the offseason.

by oak1 on Aug 6, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

let's hope we have Street tonight and not Screech
You motorboating son of a bitch

by bigmacattack @ Athletics Nation on Aug 6, 2007 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL

Don't bring up screech. We'll have to hear about how Oh2 had a crush on the girls in the show.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Saltalamachia is a fun name

but not a cool hitter if he's not on your team.

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 6, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Alert

Bonds at the plate, part II

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

meh

walked him on 5 pitches

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like that you say "Alert"
"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 6, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

A little offense

would be really nice in this inning.  

"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 6, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh yeah...

I remember those guys.  

"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 6, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

erm

with an early 7-0 cushion, this game shouldn't be this  'exciting'

I think I preferred 'boring'

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Looks like the A's

will need all 7 runs to win this one...

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 6, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions  

it's probably years away, but.......

i can see kendall coming back to oakland as a manager one day. i think he would be an exceptional manager.

You motorboating son of a bitch

by bigmacattack @ Athletics Nation on Aug 6, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

I dunno...

he might be able to start in the minors next year.

"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 6, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Seems a little out of the blue.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

God we're in trouble for the rest of the series

after frying the pen, and allowing two shitty pitchers to finish the game for them.

by OldhamA on Aug 6, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

I know. I hate to be pessimistic but that is

going to be a problem unless we can get a complete game tomorrow.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

wtf

radio only tomorrow night?! LAAAAME.

by gotgreen on Aug 6, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

wood
will always be remembered as the guy that beat us that year the royals had lost like 20 games in a row
You motorboating son of a bitch

by bigmacattack @ Athletics Nation on Aug 6, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by oblique on Aug 6, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm slow

I just realized the humor in the previous pitcher vs. batter matchup.

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

by oblique on Aug 6, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Fuck a duck. That sucks.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

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

Well that didn't take long.

Maybe they will finish up with us on the second pitch.

"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 6, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

<hides under couch>
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Aug 6, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Make some room.

I'm coming in.

"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 6, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oops..I think I just smothered the bluebird

of happiness..

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

by oblique on Aug 6, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Come on!
"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 6, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Embree the Padre

has returned.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 6, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Crap, Embree's getting shelled...
"He did a great job. It was hot." -- Bob Geren on Dan Haren

by oblique on Aug 6, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn our bullpen sucks...

what is the matter with casilla? He looks like he was paid off by the Rangers with those pitches...

Bring up Barton NOW!

by OaktownRajah on Aug 6, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

damn 7-0 leads

I should have tuned out after the 1st

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

How bout them Cowboys?

It could have rained last inning.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 6, 2007 8:31 PM PDT reply actions  

poor braden

denied his second win again!

by gotgreen on Aug 6, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on Embree! Let's get Salty here.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Byrd byrd byrd

well the Byrd is on third

Humumumumumow mow humumumowmow

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

by oblique on Aug 6, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Can it get any worse....

oh wait, it's about too.  My bad.

"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 6, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow. I've seen it all now.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

...ouch.
Well, they deserve to lose this one.
Bottom of the 9th - Baseball photojournalism by James Venes

by Flashfire on Aug 6, 2007 8:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I know who shot Dallas now

The Oakland A's bullpen.

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on Aug 6, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh boys. Don't you know about my hectic

travel schedule today!  I was hoping to hit the pillow by now.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:35 PM PDT reply actions  

The A's last hit?

I think that would be the wonderfully cheesy Boy Next Door written and performed by former "A" Barry Zito.

by Rocktopus on Aug 6, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh crap!

I just got back. Goddammit, bullpen.

by danmerqury on Aug 6, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

I think

the last one was in the 1920s

oh wait

that was the 10 consecutive hits feat - nevermind

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

There's been

far too many of those this season

every time I think I've witnessed the most grueling game of the season, the A's seem to try their darndest to top it

oh and

ALERT

Bonds at the plate, part III

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Golden Sombrero for Buck.
Not a good look for him.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Alert

FSBA carrying Roid Boy.

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

by louismg on Aug 6, 2007 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

***Bonds is up***
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

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

This team doesn't deserve to win this game...

...Up 7-0... let them chip away all game.  Just freakin' serve up some salad and let them win already.

by UncleLeo on Aug 6, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

On the bright side

Casilla only threw 8, so he can close tomorrow...

by boilerdan on Aug 6, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah

and with the way things are going...get a blown save.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice inning from Mr. Embree. Too bad the game

went "shit-house" a while back.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

It's okay.

A's are putting up a 5 spot right here.

A's, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Aug 6, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

and a bucket of shit
You motorboating son of a bitch

by bigmacattack @ Athletics Nation on Aug 6, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

We should hold out for a year's worth of pine tar

BB would love to save some $$$$ in 2008.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Give a player a multi-year contract

in the middle of a season, and this is often the result.

Swisher already admitted he started pressing to "earn his money" after he signed for it.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 6, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

A funny note from AN Day.
Once questions were directed to BB he said that we should identify ourselves by our AN username.  Pretty funny... but you know he reads this stuff on occasion.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

how do you even pronounce yours

but that is pretty funny

Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC

by closetasfan on Aug 6, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh to be 21 like Huston.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just like it reads.
Bottom of the 9th - Baseball photojournalism by James Venes

by Flashfire on Aug 6, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon Piazza! Hit a home run so we can get

something for you! 3 home runs for a DH? Pathetic! Even with your injury! He looks like a singles hitter now! He has A's disease!

by A'sfansince1970 on Aug 6, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a brutal call IMO. Ridiculous.
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Cut him some slack...

It's freakin' hot, and he thought he could go home an hour ago. Now, he has to stand around and get even more sweaty because both teams are unimpressive.

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

by louismg on Aug 6, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe it's just an English thing, but I've never

understood arguing the call to the point of getting thrown out. The Ump NEVER reverses it. You just look like a muppet.

by OldhamA on Aug 6, 2007 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

You have to protect your players and it might

get you a call later in the game.  It's actually a brilliant move even though I understand your thinking.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Are you kidding??

Wash is tired of watching this crap too.  He just wants to go in the clubhouse and eat some grub and get a shower.  Why should Young have it all to himself?

"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 6, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not to mention that Young is in there too

and it will build team morale.  They had some rough patches at the beginning of the year and this will help their relationship a great deal.

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

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

And calling the Ump a cocksucker (Bull

Durham reference there for you guys :P) is going to do that?

I can see the hungry and in need of a shower point though. ;)

by OldhamA on Aug 6, 2007 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Aren't you English? Or do you mean American?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey. Neither can I sometimes :-)
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Neither can I, consistently

Though in California we are a lot more reasonable.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 6, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's easy.

The American way is to win now, win at all costs, win no matter what.  How you win is a secondary consideration.  We don't like to admit it, but we all snicker when a guy gets over and wins with a little trickery.  It's why guys like Gaylord Perry and Barry Bonds fascinate us.  And why we like a guy who screams his head off for no good reason other than a slight perceived advantage.  It's like being a sled dog, if you ain't the lead dog, the view never changes.

"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 6, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ya knoooow

I was really hoping to watch "A Player to be Named Later" that arrived in the mail this afternoon - especially after the Scooter Grand Slam

But noooooo, the A's had to blow a 7-0 lead and carry it into extras

Now it's late and I'm annoyed ;(

by SwisherThresher on Aug 6, 2007 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Stick around for a while and you

will be furious.

"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 6, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm annoyed too

Tired of sitting here watching crappily played ball.

by IM4Oakgal on Aug 6, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

You should watch it

no matter how late it is or how frustrating this team is. Great movie.

by A'sfansince1970 on Aug 6, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wonder if Kapers is enjoying herself tonight?
Tara Reid - "I make Jessica Simpson look like a rock scientist"

by ohtobe21likehuston on Aug 6, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Electronic strike zone anyone?

Even if he went to UCSB (like KenKo and me) ya gotta like the "double-boom-boom" of MYoung striking out, then out of the game.

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

by One won lost won on Aug 6, 2007 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

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