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Open Game Thread: Game 145 - A's at Seattle

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The A's and new first baseman Daric Barton take on the Seattle Mariners, who have adequately returned the thrashing the A's gave them in 2006.  Seattle has won 10 against the A's and only lost three in 2007.  

But the game is secondary tonight.  Ever since the A's traded Mark Mulder for Dan Haren, Kiko Calero and Daric Barton in the offseason of 2004, A's fans have waited for the day that Barton would join the team. Barton has been thought of as one of the best prospects in baseball for many years and the A's were right to be patient with him and let him work his way through the system.  Barton now has 17 games to get his feet wet at the major league level.  The experience could prove to be pretty valuable for a guy who will likely be a big part of the 2008 season.

The A's send Joe Blanton to the mound with his 12-9 record and 3.81 ERA to face off against Horacio Ramirez and his 8-5 record and 6.45 ERA.

The A's lineup looks like this:

Stewart
Scutaro
Swisher
Cust
Ellis
Johnson
Hannahan
Barton
Suzuki

I'm not sure how much time Mike Piazza will see the rest of the season considering he isn't a part of the A's future and the A's likely still have to make a decision on Dan Johnson.

The Mariners lineup looks like this:

Suzuki
Beltre
Ibanez
Guillen
Broussard
Vidro
Johjima
Lopez
Betancourt

Seattle still has a chance at the playoffs, albeit a bit remote at this point.

I'd still like to see the green and gold whoop some ass, even though I would've gladly taken the Mariners over the Angels in the West this year.  Hell, I would've taken the Yankees or Giants over the Angels.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!  GOOD LUCK, DARIC!

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Wondering what was taking so long

Crisp just made an excellent catch in deep center and doubled off a runner on first.  I've forgotten what a good centerfielder looks like.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions  

FoxSportsNW mariner warmup show

paraphrasing....

Oh, boy the A's are in town and we have really turned it around on them!  But, sure they loose big time guys all the time, your Giambi's, your Tejadas, your Zitos..(okay so what, not news) and this year the injuries, oh my, tough when you loose your young superstars to injuries like Crosby.  

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 10, 2007 6:56 PM PDT reply actions  

So now Crosby is

synonymous with injury?  Slap a Crosby on them?

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

well, of course, the superstar

crap is the deal breaker.

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 10, 2007 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

I missed that!

Of course, as an A's fan it's a completely irrational thought that anyone would think of Crosby as superstar.  Which only confirms my suspicion that there is far to much ganja in the great northwest.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ganja never seems to make it here. It's mainly

"meth" around these parts.  

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

(peeks thru blinds to street)
The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 10, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

(Sends HGH via parcel post to alaskaA)
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Quick burn time...

high profit!  Go Meth!

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Meth" for President!! I'm fed up with our two

or three party system.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

What have the A's done

to get Barton on the 40-man roster?  Releasing Piazza actually wouldn't have surprised me, but I would have expected something would have been said on the radio pre-game show.

by Soaker on Sep 10, 2007 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

How can we release Piazza and still get a draft

pick for him?  I didn't think that was possible.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm of the school of thought

that thinks Piazza won't be playing next year.

by Soaker on Sep 10, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh. Would that negate the draft pick?
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

From Cot's:

A club may receive draft-pick compensation if it loses a free agent if:

   * the player signs with another club before December 2, or
   * the club offered arbitration to the free agent but failed to re-sign him.

The Kotsay move makes the most sense.  Right now the A's website shows 41 players on the 40-man roster (with Kotsay on the 15-day DL).

by Soaker on Sep 10, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd assume that Kotsay got move to the 60-day DL
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by DMOAS on Sep 10, 2007 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

my schedule has all three games at Seattle

telecast on KICU-channel 36 -- but they are NOT on tonight <grr>

by OaklandSi on Sep 10, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions  

too bad!
The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 10, 2007 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Try FSBN

That's the channel their on here.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't have cable or dish

that's why I make sure to be home to see them when they're on ch.36

by OaklandSi on Sep 10, 2007 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

In that case....

you may want to check into 2007.  This satellite/cable thing is no passing fad. ;)

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

ha ha

I've explained before that I hate comcast, and dishes aren't allowed in my apt bldg.

by OaklandSi on Sep 10, 2007 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Legally speaking...

your apartment management has no choice.  They can't keep you from getting a satellite system.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

You may want to bring it up with them.

I don't know that they can require such a provision in the lease agreement.  Congress passed an act a while ago at the behest of the satellite companies exactly because of this.  I'm not familiar with the specifics, but you'll never know if you don't challenge them.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

I believe the rule is that the dish may not be

greater than 39" in diameter.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know the specifics.

But I am fairly sure you're right.  If it were me I would put the thing up and hash it out with the landlords later.  I'm sure they will apologize profusely for violating federal statutes and happily grant permission.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

True. FCC mandates that EVERYONE is allowed

a dish by law regardless of community covenants.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I never complain about the fact that

most of the games are on "pay for" cable or dish (even though most of the time they're making you pay for programs that are on the air for free -- making their $$ via advertising). But I do mind when games that are planned to be on the broadcast local station gets changed at the last minute.

by OaklandSi on Sep 10, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

yeah, only Wednesday on ch.36

and that's the only night I have a work conflict

by OaklandSi on Sep 10, 2007 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

now FSNW is replaying

the Blanton Ichiro push.  ooooohhh, such drama.  pish-posh.

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 10, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

You know the season is over

when the players start playing patty-cake @ 95 mph

by MobiusKlein on Sep 10, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Joe should sit on the dugout steps

eat sushi, and stare menacingly at Ichiro.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by drmmerchk on Sep 10, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions  

A's and Matty Leinhart football

Guess I'm not getting to bed early.

Go A's!

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Is Arizona actually considered an NFL team?

How about Tony Romo last night?  5 TD's in one game!  Are you shittin' me?  WOW.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

You don't miss Drew or Vinny?

What's Romo's rating today?

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Uh no. 128.5 rating. #1 in passing yards

so far this season.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

isn't football talk

a violation of some kind of community standards? vulgar, vulgar, vulgar!

by skutch on Sep 10, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry. Kapers and I always talk football.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

As sorry as the A's are...

I'm always sad to see football start. The long cold night is almost upon us.  Mercifully early this year too.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just say no to Dwight Clark.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Start of game delayed to 10/9/8/7:25

Bengals-Ravens almost tied up with 1:49 left.  At least ESPN has multiple stations to show both games at the same time!

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Swisher in Center, Barton at First, Cust in Right

Ellis must had a heart attack when he read the lineup card this afternoon.

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by DMOAS on Sep 10, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL...

I wonder if he offered Scutaro his starting spot tonight?

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good ole dependable Ellis
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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

holy moly

DJ is only hitting .227?! billy beane & co. probably brought up barton to light a fire under DJ's ass!

by gotgreen on Sep 10, 2007 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

what does this mean for the Rivercats?

I'm glad the A's get a chance to look at Barton, but he was a probably a catalyst to the 'cats coming back after being down by 2 games.

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hear your sentiment but who gives a crap

if our AAA team benefits when our big club needs to worry about next year.  These extra AB's could prove to be very beneficial for Barton's growth.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why? I think DJ knows he's done.

Well done in fact.  

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's give the boy a Handahan!
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

go barton go
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. - Dylan Thomas

by AintEasyBeinGreen on Sep 10, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

hanahanahanahit
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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm so excited for Daric

I hope he does well while he's up here! That's seriously one of my favorite things about being a fan of the A's is seeing the young guys come up. Yay A's!!

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

by drmmerchk on Sep 10, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Barton has a quiet bat.

Not many on the A's do.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

MLB Debut: A Walk

Hatteberg < DJ <Daric Barton?</p>

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by louismg on Sep 10, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

a walk!

for barton's first major league at bat!

by gotgreen on Sep 10, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

here we go

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 Sep 10, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

lol

I love how he didn't even move.

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

by drmmerchk on Sep 10, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

GONE!
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 Sep 10, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

whoooooooo!!!!!!
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. - Dylan Thomas

by AintEasyBeinGreen on Sep 10, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I have seen the future!

Suzuki a grand slam! Go A's Go!

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by louismg on Sep 10, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

The Zook with a Grand Slammy!

Where is Kendall?  Who cares...

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

i'm so full of rookie love right now!
Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. - Dylan Thomas

by AintEasyBeinGreen on Sep 10, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Served one up

because Barton put the pressure on by loading the bases. Difference maker!

by mikeA on Sep 10, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG YAY!!!

how exciting!!!! AHHH!!!!

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

by drmmerchk on Sep 10, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

How about the 2007 Rivercats

reunion tour?

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

And for the record...

Kendall could have done that... for sure.

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by louismg on Sep 10, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

The sad thing is Kendall would have never

attempted to swing for the fences with the bases loaded.  He would have choked up on the bat so he could slap a single in between the 1, 3, 4 slot.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

You mean so he could

attempt a single...which usually resulted in a 6-4-3 double play.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ummm.... yes.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whao.

I can't breathe for a while.

"Ellis, hurry! I can't do it. I'm scared, Mark." - Cust

by EllisFanatic on Sep 10, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

very nice Kurt.

geez, those poor m's fans.

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 10, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

i love it

despite the season series, somehow, we still might manage to ruin the Mariners season. At least that's reminiscent of 2006

Good men, the last wave by, crying how bright Their frail deeds might have danced in a green bay, Rage, rage against the dying of the light. - Dylan Thomas

by AintEasyBeinGreen on Sep 10, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

The expressions on the faces

of McLaren and Johjima as Ramirez left the mound were wonderful.

by Soaker on Sep 10, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

okay, time to switch over to the football game

see you all next barton "at bat"...

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 Sep 10, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Did you hear that sound off Suzuki's bat?

It was the ending of the Mariners' playoff hopes for 2007.  I like the Mariners but I'm happy to ruin anyone else's season since we have nothing else left to play for right now.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

In the Govenor's words...

To see your enemies driven before you and to hear the lamentations of their women.  This is what's good in life.  

It sounds so much better when Conan says it.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

4 POINTS ALL AT ONCE!!!!

Kirk Suzuki is my new favorite super-hottie!!!!!!!!!!!!!  :-)

-Cindi

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 Sep 10, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, went to tuck my kid in, watch Leinart get

intercepted on the first play, and the A's are looking good!  Maybe we should have had these guys back in May and June.

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

We did.

Unfortunately, they were all in Sacramento.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

which is why the Rivercats are in playoffs and we

aren't

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't they usually have

good teams play on the first MNF?

by mikeA on Sep 10, 2007 7:43 PM PDT reply actions  

bengals, ravens, niners, cards

are all decent teams.  although i'm not sure why they didn't go with colts-saints and bears-chargers.

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 Sep 10, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

apparently it's Sunday night when the good

teams play.  Just ask Ohtobe.

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

You are starting to understand :-)
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is the Cardinals defense this bad or is SF that

improved?

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Whew

for a second I thought you were talking about baseball and I was like... ummm the Giants are playing the DBacks tonight...

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by drmmerchk on Sep 10, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

sorry, I was mixing my sports again

multitasking fan

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah its totally cool

I just think it's funny how so many sports have teams with the same names haha The football game is actually on my TV right now too, that's how slow I am.

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

by drmmerchk on Sep 10, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

game on in background not paying

real time attention...... that dplay busted due to Blanton...i thought for sure, running to the replay, it was Barton....but no, it was cupcaker!

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 10, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

it's a problem

Cust, Blanton, and Barton all playing at once.

by skutch on Sep 10, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually, I thought Blanton clanked it,

but on a second look the throw hit Vidro's leg just before Blanton could have caught it.

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by Nico on Sep 10, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Blanton is so good at keeping the game moving.

Almost like he's an NL pitcher.

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

What's the temp in Texas? We had a cool

front come through and it's only 59 degrees here!  It was 90 earlier in the week.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

mid 80's during the day. supposed to get to

below 70 at night

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

*sigh*

jack cust needs to take a day or two off.

by gotgreen on Sep 10, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

In the sense

that you are another day older....and one day closer to death.  Yes, yes it does.  Sorry.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll throw the other six

days of the week in there also.  

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok

mlb.tv has officially stopped working for me. I am very sad because the A's are actually winning.

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

by drmmerchk on Sep 10, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

yay!

barton batting again!

by gotgreen on Sep 10, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Barton is only 22, right? I saw him play

for Midland a few times and he already looks much, much older.  Two BB's so far!

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

14 pitches, 4 swings, 2 walks

for Barton so far......man the kid looks ready to me.....

by mrod on Sep 10, 2007 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was never concerned whether he could be

OBP productive in the bigs.  I just hoped that he would develop more power in the minors before coming up... but since we are playing for last place I'm totally on board now.  He will certainly not be Giambi but I don't think 30 HR's is out of reach in a couple of years.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Dammit Suzuki. Can't you hit a grand slam

every time?  He is such an Athletic.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Trade him.

Trade him while his value is high.  

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

0.00 SLG
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 Sep 10, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

You are such a party-pooper!
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha yay!

ichiro hit into a double play!

i like this game!

by gotgreen on Sep 10, 2007 8:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Over and under on

their Suzuki being HBP before Joe leaves the game? Which 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 Sep 10, 2007 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

Our Suzuki's better than your Suzuki!

Well, today.

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 Sep 10, 2007 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

M's Tv announcers:

harping on the A's injuries.... latest gem   "lotta certified bangers out of action....chavez and crosby."

The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 10, 2007 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

"Bangers?"

Yes.  They certainly do have a knack for running into injury.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bangers and mash =

Oakland rhyming slang for "trash".

Thought shall be harder, heart the keener, mood shall be more, as our might lessens.

by Englishmajor on Sep 10, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hoping it will turn into another man's treasure
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

You think you're so bloody Easter Bunny
''Around the fifth inning of a night game, things get a little fuzzy. Double-vision sets in. Players begin turning orange.'' -Bruce Jenkins

by fridaynightfan on Sep 10, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

someone should really clue them in
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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think their dog(s) ate it.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

niehaus is about 90 years old, and senile,

and blowers sounds like his dog ate his homework and died. a pitiful crew

by skutch on Sep 10, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think it's time for Niehaus and Vince to both

find a different line of work.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

My son announced tonight that he's putting a band

together.  He's 9.  I want my baby back!!

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Ah, next comes the

women and booze....and then rehab.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

NOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not to worry....

he may skip rehab.  Not a lot of fun in that.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was a nice "F*** " to end the inning.

He's such a positive influence on the children.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's taken Giambi's old motto to heart...

Party like a rock star, Hammer like a porn star, Hit like an all-star.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

If anyone cares, the Raiders finally have a QB
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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Why? They'll only end up needing at team

to go 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 Sep 10, 2007 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

true. the o-line does not bode well for that man
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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sadly. I think they'll be lucky to go 7-9

this season but it's nice to finally get their guy signed.  He could be the difference next season.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

First start for the saviour!

2 BBs already!

"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

Cust K's...

It doesn't help Cust that he seems to be getting a HUGE amount of strike calls that any other hitter wouldn't get called on.

by Zonis on Sep 10, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions  

only five strikeouts

for cust and swisher in six chances.

by skutch on Sep 10, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

When did folks start referring to a Grand Slam

as a "Grand Salami"?

"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

is that a Bermanism?
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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

1953

and it wasn't even all that witty then.

Thought shall be harder, heart the keener, mood shall be more, as our might lessens.

by Englishmajor on Sep 10, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do you have a source on that?
"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

No need.

She was there. ;)

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, I'm a journalist

so I just make stuff up.  
But seriously, I have an old-ish dictionary of baseball slang at home and I'll look it up when I get there.

Thought shall be harder, heart the keener, mood shall be more, as our might lessens.

by Englishmajor on Sep 10, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cool, Thanks!

Can you post the answer here?

"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've heard that one for at least 10 years.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

M's announcers

Now they called Suzuki "tonight's salami man."  I don't know if I'd want that title.

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sounds like that movie with Dirk Diggler...
"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well

My girlfriend used to work in the meat dept. of a grocery store and earned a great nickname.  They called her the Queen of Meat.

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Freakin' hilarious!

The queen of meat.

Did they call you the king?

"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hopefully "she" did.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Brock Landers
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was thinking of Boogie Nites...
"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep. Don't forget about his partner
Chest Rockwell
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Another Question:

What is so great about "the cycle"?  Everyone gets so excited when someone hits for the cycle, but it seems to be more based on luck than any indication of skill.

"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

I think the triple is based on a lot of luck

but the remaining portion is pretty awesome IMO.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why is it awesome, though?
"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heck. I think a double and a homer

is awesome by itself so it has to be determined as "cooler" because it's even better.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not sure I follow the logic?

Why is the cycle any better than 2 HRs and a double for example?  Or 1 HR, a double, two singles and a walk.  Same amount of TBs...

"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree that there is no logic. It's just cool.

A total higher number of bases should be considered better than the cycle.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

it's fun!

That's why I think it's cool when someone does it haha.

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

by drmmerchk on Sep 10, 2007 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah! "We are Marshall" is FINALLY coming out on

DVD.  I love that movie.  Cried and cried.

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:29 PM PDT reply actions  

What? We're not #1 any more?
Thought shall be harder, heart the keener, mood shall be more, as our might lessens.

by Englishmajor on Sep 10, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Youth movement

He called up a promising Banjo Kid to work our games.

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Youngster.

I think he only has a mandolin.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe

But I bet he can still hit better than Kotsay.

Is it rude to pick on a guy on the DL?

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nah,

it's only rude if you kick him.  Hopefully hard enough to keep him on the 60 day DL.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is he required to attend away games too?

I got my picture taken with him on AN Day IV- A New Hope.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Probably not

He actually runs a very successful company that makes propellor beanies.  I'm not making this up -- it was in an article on the A's website several years ago.  

Thought shall be harder, heart the keener, mood shall be more, as our might lessens.

by Englishmajor on Sep 10, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Banjo Man is

the husband of a teacher my kid had in preschool.  He is independently wealthly by selling propeller beanie hats. Weird. Lives here in Marin - in Fairfax of course.

I went camping with him and a bunch of other families from the preschool a couple of years ago.  Long story short, pretty cool guy - got us in trouble with the rangers (non-Arlington type) by playing his banjo late into the night.  Had a real stick-it-to-the-man attitude, which bordered on troubling.  After he put the banjo away, we talked A's baseball late into the night.  A classic.

''Around the fifth inning of a night game, things get a little fuzzy. Double-vision sets in. Players begin turning orange.'' -Bruce Jenkins

by fridaynightfan on Sep 10, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Saviour!

First MLB hit!  A Double!!!!!

"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Barton with his first hit and it's a double!
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

so now what does his stats look like!!!!
Swisher on Ellis - "every day he does something that makes me say, 'Well, I'll be damned, look at that!'"

by Mantecan As Fan on Sep 10, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

He pulled a slider on the

outside corner all the way to the warning track in right center.  Nice to see.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, good for him! Way to go Daric!
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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Can I get an "Oaktown Mojo"

for our boy Daric?

And an "Oaktown Mono" for Kasey Krotchman!

"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey everyone! Good way to start the series

against Seattle. Maybe we can actually, you know...win a game?

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey Pam

You're quite the optimist, huh? =)

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hah. I'm actually not.

I guess with about 20 games remaining I'm ready to throw all caution to the wind.

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

20 games

We oughtta get at least 3 more wins, I daresay.

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hah - YOU'RE a total optimist.
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess

Plus, In Barton I Trust.

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're late. Do you have an excuse?
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes. A good one.
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hopefully you either met the man of your dreams

or found a new apartment.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn. Neither.

Now I'm sad.

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Keep your chin up!
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

way to go, O2B

Cheer up Pam.  At least you don't have Eureka-phobia.

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hah. YEAH!
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

That would be the Hoover Widepath pal.

Get it right.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry

Hoover Widepath-phobia doesn't roll off the tongue as nicely.

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Shannon Stewart sure does look bad lately

Could this mean the end of mikeA's April-September romance?

The smart money lies

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Sep 10, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Many curren A's can learn from the Saviour's

approach:

Crosby, Chavez, Kotsay, who am I forgetting?

"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

It's going to be hard to wait until next April.

And see what a whole season of these guys will be like.

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

K-pep, I see we're doing well

Did you happen to stroll into the game thread online tonight??!?

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was here for the first pitch.

Maybe the 2nd or 3rd, not sure.

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

That'll do.
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

You'll just have to start watching the Mexican

leagues!

Odele Nueva Leon!

"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm hoping my pal Jake plays winter ball.

Does milb follow those games with gameday or anything?  Any idea how I can get a radio feed?  Not that I'd understand anything but "Robbins".

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm telling you, this Barton kid's a keeper.
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 Sep 10, 2007 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Not until he hits a DP

and pops out with the bases loaded. And then gets injured.

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

by louismg on Sep 10, 2007 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

All on the same play.
In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on Sep 10, 2007 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey Ohtobe.... Eli is out for a month with that

shoulder injury.  Celebration in Cowtown tonite.

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

They were not going to threaten our season

but I am screwed in Fantasy Football cuz I have Plaxico Burress and Jeremy Shockey.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kentucky Joe is dealing tonite!

Must have had a little Rebel Yell in his Coke...

"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

69 pitches thru 6. Another efficient game.
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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've got a solution for you!

Not for Blanton's efficiency, but about your son wanting to start a band.  Don't try to stop or discourage him, but tell him he can only do it if he plays an accordian!  No one can get into any real trouble if they play accordian.

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sure they can.

Next thing you know, he'll be hanging out with little monkey's.

Kapers, when he's ready for his first ink, let me know.  I can hook him up with some good artistic types.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Obviously you haven't heard Duckmandu

Because you haven't heard "California Uber Alles" until you've heard it on solo accordion....Duckmandu

Thought shall be harder, heart the keener, mood shall be more, as our might lessens.

by Englishmajor on Sep 10, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK, if Joe is still in

during Ichiro's next AB....does he drill him?

I say yes.  But hell, that's just me.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

I always thought

that Hudson should have drilled him in his first ML AB.  Or at least buzzed one under his chin.  You know, welcome to the majors.

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah Barton

Reminds me of Ben Grieve's debut...

by mikeA on Sep 10, 2007 8:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Dude, wazzup with the buzzkill?

We're trying to salvage a little joy here and you have to go all Ben Grieve on us!

"Fremont is basically a parking lot with a mayor"

by BruceBochte on Sep 10, 2007 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well I need a million dollars.
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not lately.
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whoa Pam

Just how much money have you been making?

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would like to have seen the tribute to Bill

Walsh that was done during half time.

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Ok...

Does Ichiro get hit here?  Bet he does.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Why?

It's not like the season means anything.

You're probably right though.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

joke's on me

should have hit him. would have turned out better

by skutch on Sep 10, 2007 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Too bad.

Thought Joe would be a little harder than that.

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I seriously just said "Oh, SHIT!" 3 times

in a row.

CRAP!

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey. We have found yet another guy who can't

play CF very well.  

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

hmm..

its like a never-ending recurring dream-actually, i mean nightmare..

by GooooAs on Sep 10, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Now this would be a good inning for Blanton to

say "F*ck" as he walks off.

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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Have Blanton and Suzuki had any

lovers spats tonight?

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I can't believe Blanton won that duel!
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by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Fosse's now said it three times

and I'm still having trouble believing it:  last week the M's used 6 pinch hitters in a single inning.  Dang...

The smart money lies

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Sep 10, 2007 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

woo hoo!
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 Sep 10, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

wow!

i love me some barton!

by gotgreen on Sep 10, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay

Who's on the "I LOVE DARIC BARTON" t-shirts?

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Jennifer'll make em

With glitter and everything. Are you sure you still want one? :)

"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 10, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

I can't help but think that she must be sleeping

since Barton is having a great debut.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I guess Barton is ready to prove his worth.

A single, double and two walks.  Nice OBP.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

he's a flash in the pan

12 years from now, he'll be all washed up

by skutch on Sep 10, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just think. He will only be 34 years old.
"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Damn!

Barton's slugging average just dropped to 1.500!

by guapobob on Sep 10, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

kuiper praising suzuki

fosse absolutely silent

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 Sep 10, 2007 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey, he's a one catcher man.

Whatever happened to commitment in this culture?

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

kuiper: "suzuki with 26 rbi

in only 160 at bats."
fosse: ...
"over a full season he'd get over three times that many at bats."
...
"i'm not saying he's ever going to have 90 rbis..."
...
"but he's shown he's a decent hitter."
...

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 Sep 10, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

The exciting thing to me is

that Barton's bat is so f-ing fast. He sees the pitch almost into the catcher's glove and still pulls it into the right field corner. We really need to keep this one, please.

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 Sep 10, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions  

we can only keep him if he gets injured
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 Sep 10, 2007 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

I believe he may turn into a homerun hitter but

it might take a couple of years for his muscles to develop that power.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pretty sweet.

2 walks, a double and a single and he has hyet to make an out in the big leagues.  Nice. You think that dude isn't going to be walking on air tonight?

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Affirmative. I am just contemplating the idea

of him transforming into Jim Thome.  

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know about that

Not sure he'll ever hit for THAT much power, but I can see him being a slightly more powerful John Olerud.

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

barton quotes

"I'm just nervous and excited, all at the same time," Barton said before the opener of a three-game series at Safeco Field. "It's a dream come true."

"My goal was just to get here," he said. "Now I want to stay for a while."

"They said I'm going to play," noted Barton, who batted .293 with 70 RBIs, 78 walks, 69 strikeouts and a .389 on-base percentage for the River Cats this season. "They don't want me to come here and sit."

link

by gotgreen on Sep 10, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

You don't think...

Barton is wishing he were in the Holiday Inn in New Orleans with the RiverCats right now?

by Soaker on Sep 10, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha

i hope somebody asks him that question in the postgame show!

you know, i'm actually pretty surprised by how close the numbers are between those who would choose to join the big league team and those who would stick with the AAA club through the playoffs in the poll!

by gotgreen on Sep 10, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

huston in

with the tying run at the plate.

eeeeeek!

by gotgreen on Sep 10, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

I wonder if there is a stat

for how many innings a team has played in a season and how many of those innings a team scores in.  The A's have to lead the league in the least amount of innings scored in.  

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Stewart is really tanking

I don't know if he'll even be a Type C FA

by Zonis on Sep 10, 2007 9:36 PM PDT reply actions  

I wonder

how much Scoot would actually play if they told him he would have an everyday job.  It seems that they can't keep him on the bench for very long

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

by closetasfan on Sep 10, 2007 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

And there's our season right there.

If stewart isn't thrown out in a stupid play we score another run.  

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Two GRAND SLAMS on the same night!

Is ya kidding me?

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

And DJ makes a statement...

"I don't want to be a Rivercat either"

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

DJ grand slam

I.CANNOT.BELIEVE.IT.

"Ellis, hurry! I can't do it. I'm scared, Mark." - Cust

by EllisFanatic on Sep 10, 2007 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

[cancels the snotty comment

about DJ needing to update his resume]

by Soaker on Sep 10, 2007 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

So do DJ and Zook

argue about whose salami was bigger tonight?

by guapobob on Sep 10, 2007 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Size doesn't matter

I tell myself that all the time.

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

who is this team? I don't recognize that DJ guy.
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Will Barton get his first Out

What's the longest consecutive hit streak to start a career?

by MobiusKlein on Sep 10, 2007 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

lol...just had to post it...didn't ya?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

You and Kuiper

gonna hang out together at the hotel bar tonight too?

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barton's a Bum!

Stupid Lineout!

Release him!

by Zonis on Sep 10, 2007 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Silver lining on that swing. A lefty that can go

"oppo" should be some motivation for DJ to attempt it once in a while.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Is the honeymoon over so soon?
Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

nice offense tonight...

I like winning better than losing.

P.S.  Who was the AN poster who made fun of the Diamondbacks winning the NL West?

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Sep 10, 2007 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice win for the young guys. We are out of last

now.

"He thinks the lady doth protest too much." -Larry David (or Shakespeare)

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 10, 2007 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

DJ feels the heat

 DJ must be thinking I better hit or its AAA for me.  

by Arcman on Sep 10, 2007 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

great game!

happy monday

"Ellis, hurry! I can't do it. I'm scared, Mark." - Cust

by EllisFanatic on Sep 10, 2007 9:58 PM PDT reply actions  

wow

Check out the Niners game on ESPN's Gamecast.  Apparently Alex Smith got one heck of a tan.  And a 'fro.  He's the Anti-Jacko.

by ozzman99 on Sep 10, 2007 9:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought with Blanton pitching, this game would

be done sooner.  Not that it matters since I'm staying up for the football game (as pooped as I am)

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 10, 2007 9:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Glad I don't suffer from the NFL

curse also.  Gotta go to bed...4am rolls around far to early.  

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

by alox on Sep 10, 2007 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

cool...

I feel good tonight.  A's win, Giants lose, Dbacks win, and the Whiners LOSE!  The Raiders loss is assuaged.

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Sep 10, 2007 10:06 PM PDT reply actions  

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