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Open Game Thread: Game 152 - Mariners vs. A's

The A's and former Cy Young candidate Dan Haren with a 14-7 record and a 3.11 ERA take on the Mariners and Miguel Batista with a 13-11 record and a 4.67 ERA.  

The A's are 5-2 over the last seven games, but unfortunately they have been eliminated from playoff contention earlier than any time since 1998.  It's really a testament to how successful this franchise has been for years.  That's nearly a 10-year run of being in contention up until game 156.  And I do believe that the biggest reason that it happened so early this year was because of injuries.  What more as a fan can you ask for?  OK, yeah, you can ask for a World Series win, but if not for a Jeremy Giambi non-slide or a Billy Koch meatball or Byrnes touching home, the A's very well could've had one if not two.  Sorry to bring up painful memories, but I do think the A's would've been much closer to the playoffs this year had they not continued to set an Oakland record for most players used.

Jerry Blevins appearance yesterday for the A's meant that he became the 54th player the A's have used this year.  They are only two away from tying the all-time Athletics record of 56 players in 1915.  Seriously, this kind of thing hasn't happened for 92 years.  Wow.  Come on, A's, set the record (and with possible suspensions coming for Swisher and Hannahan, it very well seems inevitable).

The A's lineup tonight looks like this:

Stewart
Barton
Swisher
Cust
Ellis
Johnson
Suzuki
Hannahan
Murphy

The Mariners lineup looks like this:

Suzuki
Beltre
Ibanez
Guillen
Broussard
Vidro
Johjima
Lopez
Betancourt

I really would've preferred that the Mariners win the division over the Angels, but such is life.  Ultimately, it will probably be a postseason that I ignore for the first time in quite a few years.  There really isn't much interesting there for me outside of maybe rooting for the Padres if they make it.  But that's about it.

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

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I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP)

by BleedGreen on Sep 17, 2007 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is the game thread late or are we early?

I have a ticket to tonight's game, but only just got home and still have a lot of work to do before I sleep....so I think I'll stay put and maybe go tomorrow.  I hope a few ANers are at the park wishing Danny happy birthday.  

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yay, real tv again!
The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 17, 2007 7:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...

Kinda.

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP) http://culinarymiscreant.blogspot.com/

by BleedGreen on Sep 17, 2007 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Street is a terrible actor

and I still say that commercial would be much more convincing if there was an actual game going on when he says "well, I gotta get back in the game"

by Zonis on Sep 17, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm ready.

Leftover cold pizza and beer.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How was Iowa?
I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP) http://culinarymiscreant.blogspot.com/

by BleedGreen on Sep 17, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you have a breaded pork tenderloin sandwich?

It's what I understand is Iowa's claim to culinary excellence.

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have those in Missouri, too.

But we did have pulled pork at the reception.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2007 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zachary's?
We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wish.

I really should have higher pizza standards.

Did you make it to the Cats game on Friday night?

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I went to the A's game instead

And had a great time.  Oh God, I just saw a shot of the bleachers and there's only about 20 people there.  I wonder if I'd get a decent WiFi signal there....though given how much we yell at people using their cell phones, I can only imagine the crap I'd take for bringing a laptop.  

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hah.

I think crap-giving would be in order.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lanesplitter?
I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP) http://culinarymiscreant.blogspot.com/

by BleedGreen on Sep 17, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully the As...

Can get Danny win #15 on his b'day.  It would be nice to see him reach another personal milestone on what's already been a great season for him (becoming a legit ace, All-Star starter, etc.)  Especially since his stepping up (along with the other guys) helped to ease the loss of Zito.  Sometimes I think people focus too much on numbers (Win/loss, ERA, etc.) and not enough about clubhouse leadership, getting the job done with class and without ego, and teaching the other guys.  Danny has been one of the bright spots this year and our ace for years to come.

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully Haren doesn't get rocked again...

he's been gettin' hit hard lately

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 17, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 17, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

he had a real good top of the first the other day as well iirc.

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP) http://culinarymiscreant.blogspot.com/

by BleedGreen on Sep 17, 2007 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well...

Last game wasn't horrible by any means from Danny.  Granted, it wasn't his personal best but he would have had #15.  

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go A's!

Im really enjoying the end of the season. Here's to the phillies and tigers, may they take out the Mets and the Yankees!

by SwisherSweet on Sep 17, 2007 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hmmm

There may only be 20 people in the bleachers, but it sounds like Duke and Saint may be two of them -- the kids aren't quite that good yet.  

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay Barton!!
"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 17, 2007 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Daric Barton sucks.

I mean, the kid hasn't even hit a triple yet.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You are in charge of all birthday DLDs.
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but someone

also usually gets hurt when I make a DLD.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2007 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

looks like

batista is afraid to pitch inside hahaha

"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 17, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nick: So used to being HBP

he had to do it to himself.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm so tired of all the K's from Cust....

learn how to foul the ball off

I'm still not sure he is a long-term answer at DH

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 17, 2007 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

considering he's not even HD'ing

Time to give this a chance and stop putting DJ in there.

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP) http://culinarymiscreant.blogspot.com/

by BleedGreen on Sep 17, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HD...DH...DJ?

Whatever!!!!

I'll have a sandwich and a draft - Bill King (RIP) http://culinarymiscreant.blogspot.com/

by BleedGreen on Sep 17, 2007 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only 15 HR's since 2nd week of May
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 17, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

aw

we forgot to play the Jack Cust game!

"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 17, 2007 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope so..

let's for once get some runs for Danny.  

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

*

*guarantee does not apply if Ichiro Suzuki is within 3 miles of ball in question

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 17, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Danny Haren has "perfect game stuff"

So far anyway!

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 17, 2007 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Go Kurt!
We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No laps for Kurt!
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This was absolutely killing me the other night

Who does Dan Meyer look like?

John. C. Reilly:

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

brings back memories of dirk diggler
The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 17, 2007 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

of the movie, for crying out loud
The long sobs of autumn's violins wound my heart with monotonous languor.

by ak_A on Sep 17, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love your sigs.

Leads me to accept with equanimity your escapades with cartoonishly-dicked men.

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you got any clue about that sig?

movie trivia wise?

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

by ak_A on Sep 17, 2007 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's strange is...

when you Google "monotonous languor", one of the first 10 hits is a previous alaska A post on AN.

by Soaker on Sep 17, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

Not familiar, and google sends me to AN.

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

check further into the google listing

part of 19th century poem, used as cryptic message to french resistance signaling D-day invasion....and also feature in the classic movie of D-day, The Longes Day.   and appropriate for playoff-less A's season this autumn.

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

by ak_A on Sep 17, 2007 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

quite appropriate

Perhaps you should found the Alaskan Poetry Society.

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Movie trivia?

I thought it was the signal for the invasion of Normandy that was broadcast on the BBC.

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And alas,

"History of Public Broadcasting Worldwide" was not one of the categories that night.  

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

how bout this one...film trivia

broad sword calling danny boy.

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

by ak_A on Sep 17, 2007 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think

alaska A is old enough to have fought in WW2 (or WW1), more or less, based on today's age diary.

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he's already asleep now

(this is Al West, his personal assistant, and I am going home shortly)

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

by ak_A on Sep 17, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are you allowed to give us the scoop on the

best bonus gifts on upcoming pledge days?

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can look tomorrow

But if there's anything special you want that's been offered this drive, you can usually just call in and ask for it instead of the thing of the day.  We never hang up on anyone who wants to give us money.  

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They have an awesome looking

WWII series coming up that I want to see.

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2007 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

alaska A

didn't really kill 25 Germans with his bare hands. Sorry to ruin it.

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have been less enthusiastic about Murphy

since he returned from the injury.  Both in the field and at the plate.

by Soaker on Sep 17, 2007 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

aww

how about a DP 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 17, 2007 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

wow it actually would've been. are we the only team ichiro hits into DPs against? 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 17, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to introduce the official scorer

to an E-5. Since he obviously doesn't know one when he sees it. Hello-ooo.

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 17, 2007 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Scoreless after three?

Damn. We're totally going to lose.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"Cust" and "poise"

are synonyms, right?

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think you can just

bat the ball away with your glove and get credit for an out on a dp transfer.

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hi Everyone

Happy Birthday Danny!

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by kapers on Sep 17, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good job Danny

Now please let's get him some runs...

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NRAFs just missed a very strange ad
We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes.
We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

What was it?

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was a PSA from Oakland emergency preparedness

Suggesting that we should all have flashlights and whistles on our persons at all times, and that we should "Learn The Code" -- 1 = Yes, 2 = No, 3 = Help.  Then it showed what appeared to be an old lady lying on the sidewalk, blowing her whistle three times and someone rushing up to help her.  Well, even in Oakland, most of the time when old ladies are lying on the sidewalk, people would rush over to help them whether they blow whistles or not.   It doesn't seem likely that you would be unable to yell for help, but would be able to take the whistle out of your pocket or purse and blow it.   The likely circumstance in which  the citizens of Oakland would need the flashlight and the whistle, of course, is when they're trapped underneath their houses and offices after a very large earthquake; but apparently the emergency preparedness people don't want to freak us out by being too explicit about that.  

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

whoa

this RAF definitely missed that.

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cmon MaEl, bring Cust home
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by kapers on Sep 17, 2007 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh, it's another one of THOSE games

Danny will pitch well enough to win and won't get any run support.

Oakland - where opposing pitchers go to lower their ERA

by kapers on Sep 17, 2007 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

F. Run scores.

But that was great D by Suzuki.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Lame defense by Hannahan/Barton, but

TEXTBOOK defense by Suzuki! That was awesome.

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 17, 2007 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It was great.

Betancourt looked absolutely terrified of berserk Kurt running at him.  

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Suzuki!!!!!!!!!!!

That's the way to properly execute a rundown play. Suzuki ran right at the runner, forced the runner to make a decision, then held on to the ball until the runner was fully committed. Fosse started to show some Suzuki love-well, at least some infatuation. The more Suzuki plays, the more comfortable I feel about the A's cather situation.

by guapobob on Sep 17, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope you meant "catcher" there

and not "catheter" -- we don't need Kurt on the DL too.  

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crap. I just realized I won't be able to go

to another game this season. I'm out of town the last weekend series vs. LAAAAAAA.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You need one of us to call your office tomorrow

about the emergency that requires you to leave by 5:30?

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No good

She needs to be available 9/30. Instead of devising an excuse, I'm thinking we should just get her fired.

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or

you could try to sabotage the out-of-town wedding I'm supposed to go to 9/28-9/30.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's a little less personally devastating.
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I bet we can manage that

Nico, we're going to need to borrow your goat and the video camera, okay?

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No prob.

Wait, I don't own a video camera.

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 17, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where's mrs. salb?

Have her run in...

"You're the father!"

by Jennifer on Sep 17, 2007 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn. 3000 miles too far.
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But the basic idea is sound:

seduce whoever is getting married, so you can go to the A's game.

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least my priorities are in order.
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I do.

Except I stil wouldn't be able to go. I've pretty much devoted every waking hour to my job this week (devoted: read - except for game times, which I am partially watching and partially working on other documents). I have my very large fundraiser on Sunday this week and I could work 24 hours a day and it probably wouldn't be enough!

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Professionalism Sucks
We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For sure.

I want to retire already. Unfortunately, I also work for a nonprofit.

Does. Not. Compute.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Early Retirement forum

is worth checking out (here).  Sounds like you'd be a "Young Dreamer".

by Soaker on Sep 17, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

woo hoo Danny..

way to get out that... now hitters, please do your job.  

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I will fight to the death

anyone who claims that Meyer and John C. Reilly are different people.

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa

FSN picked up a very annoying kid's cheer.

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What are the cheerleaders saying?
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What's that cheer going on for Johnson?
Also, umpire shouldn't be calling time like that, especially when it's in the middle of Batista's windup.

by RenoTy on Sep 17, 2007 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ha!
I'd like to think that the step off the mound that drew the boos was for the ump's sake.

by RenoTy on Sep 17, 2007 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

base hit base hit base hit base hit

lather rinse repeat

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by kapers on Sep 17, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hey guys, I just wrote an epic play

and went on a trip to the highest peaks of the Ande's...

has Buatista threw a pitch yet?

by Zonis on Sep 17, 2007 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate the Redskins. Always have. And it's not

because I like the Cowboys, Eagles, or the Giants.

Just had to get that out there.  Thank you.

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by kapers on Sep 17, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How on earth is it

that Stanford saw fit to change its sports teams' names from "Indians" to "Cardinal" back in the early '70's...yet the "Redskins" are still around?

by Soaker on Sep 17, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One word

California

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by kapers on Sep 17, 2007 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cowboys are 2-0 and surprisingly so are the

"Redskins."  How on earth did that happen?

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Puke.
We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There goes Haren's ERA...

Bloop... Bloop... Homerun..

by Zonis on Sep 17, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haren

just didn't want to lose 1-0.

"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 17, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think it's bedtime now
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by kapers on Sep 17, 2007 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The sad thing is...

(HR aside) Haren still pitched well enough that we should have had this win. :(

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 8:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And if my aunt had balls
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by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She would be your uncle.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, you've met my aunt, then?
We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes. She/He goes by Pat.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And sat next to Red at a Mariners game recently
We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That "thing" is terrifying. "It" should join the

circus.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want some chocolate chip cookies
We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fed Exing Mrs Fields
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by kapers on Sep 17, 2007 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have beer

and espresso filled dark chocolates.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was offering them to Ms. Englishmajor

but in fact I will help myself to another beer.

(Try the Acme IPA from Trader Joe's if you can. It's good.)

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Acme is very good

but the Steelhead Double IPA from Mad River Brewing is probably my favorite IPA.

by Soaker on Sep 17, 2007 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where is that available? I'll have to check

it out.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, my local liquor store has it

(Eddie's on College Ave.; aren't you in Oakland?) but I'm pretty sure you can find it at BevMo as well.

by Soaker on Sep 17, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah - I'll look for it, thanks!
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey kids. What did you guys do to
Dan Haren?  He looks like a Ranger lately.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Um...

Danny actually has done pretty good today.  With some hitting help, he'd have the win.

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has really been prone to the ol' long ball

lately.  I didn't see the game... only the results.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And the results of..

7 IP 4 R 3 ER 6 K are hardly Ranger material (they should be so lucky).  The only mistake he made was the HR.  

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's too bad that 4 runs is too many this season.

I didn't realize only 3 of them were earned.  Thx

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah...

I agree.  It's just too bad that Danny will have to hear another week about his so called "decline"  when he pitched well enough to have wins #15 and #16.  

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hooked him up to a dealer

with stronger weed. From Weed, CA.

by mikeA on Sep 17, 2007 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A very important lesson- Never change dealers

during the season.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Was it Blevins?

He was dealing last week.

by ozzman99 on Sep 17, 2007 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Jer-ry! Jer-ry! Jer-ry!"
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He "had" you? I welcomed him with open arms
when I realized that Kendall was gone.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, good point

I kinda had a soft spot for Kendall though.  I mean, I know he made Kotsay look like an All Star, but I was a big fan of his back in his Pirates days, esp. before his injury.

As long as we're on the topic, you know how people talk so much about how hard it is for a pitcher to adapt to a new catcher?  So if that's true, then how come you see pitchers come up from the minors and pitch well with catchers they've never met before?

by ozzman99 on Sep 17, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kendall gave it everything and I can respect that

but we just needed more production and, more importantly, needed to look towards next season.

It defies logic.  Every good pitcher should turn to shit with a bad catcher :-)

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon hitters...

let's get Danny the win he deserves tonight.

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's determined to pitch until we win, dammit

In which case he'll be pitching the next 2 games.

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by kapers on Sep 17, 2007 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

With his pitch count..

that just might be possible.  He's only at 93.  

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pitch count less important

than the fact that we have no offense.

by ozzman99 on Sep 17, 2007 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wouldn't feel nearly so bad

if I thought there was the least chance that the Mariners could use a win tonight to revive their hopes of beating the Angels.

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 9:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gawd

let's at least put a freaking run on the board.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You're one of those optimists, aren't you?
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

MikeA hooked him up

with  Haren's dealer.

by ozzman99 on Sep 17, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At this point

MikeA might need to hook me up with Haren's dealer.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If the dude has chocolate chip cookies

count me in for a group buy.

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One stop shopping?

That's actually a good idea, though.  Dealers selling snack foods.  It's like putting gum at the checkout counters at the grocery store, or popcorn by the registers at Blockbuster.

by ozzman99 on Sep 17, 2007 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And it's not so much an impulse buy

as a necessity.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has really got to learn to foul those

pitches off.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If he had learned that

he never would have been available to us.  And if he hasn't learned it by now, I don't see it happening.

by ozzman99 on Sep 17, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A girl can dream.

Or, I could just bitch about it. Yes, that's what I'll do.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They should just let Danny pitch the 9th

Since the offense decided not to show up, at least give him the CG.  He's only at 106.. he can do it.

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just checked on the Angels game....

it's only the 5th inning???

Tied at 6.

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by kapers on Sep 17, 2007 9:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This is weirdly appropriate

After the second airing of the "Know The Code" PSA and another one, I went to the website for Oakland C. O. R. E.   and found out that tonight is Emergency Preparedness Night at the A's.  I wonder if everyone got whistles and flashlights.  

C. O. R. E. , Citizens of Oakland Respond to Emergencies, looks like a good program for those of you who live or work in Oakland by the way. I keep meaning to sign up for the Albany equivalent whenever I drive by the fire station (i.e. twice a day).

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Which reminds me...

...the A's should amend their fan Code of Conduct to prohibit the blowing of whistles during games.  That is incredibly annoying.

by Soaker on Sep 17, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's unfortunate that the Rangers aren't here

tonight.  That could have come in handy.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

boo they should have let Danny pitch the 9th..

I mean Lewis couldn't possibly do any better.

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Predictions? I think we'll make it interesting

but still lose the game.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I said 5 last inning..

Minus well continue the trend and predict the same for the 9th.  It continues the trend of making sure Danny doesn't get a deserved win, anyways.  

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's over enough for me to say goodnite

And as for your Cowboys....

The games against the Redskins this year should be even more exciting than usual.  I'll actually root for the Cowboys for those games.

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by kapers on Sep 17, 2007 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're starting to come around a bit. You have a

looooooong ways to go.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

For those not listening to KFRC...

...the Hannahan soft single to left was the Grainger Play of the Game.  Just so you know.

by Soaker on Sep 17, 2007 9:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poor Mulder - more shoulder probs.

I feel bad for the guy. Yeah we screwed St. Louis in that deal but Mulder was a fav. of mine.

by Hawk on Sep 17, 2007 9:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Feel bad for him..

but love that we got two As- Danny and Daric- that will be with us for years to come.

by AsWin on Sep 17, 2007 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not like there weren't warning signs

in September 2004, culminating in that awful Friday night at the Coliseum against the Angels.  I don't think "we screwed St. Louis"; they were on notice.

by Soaker on Sep 17, 2007 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least the pain is subsiding.
"I apologize for the negativity. I'm almost out of vodka." -ArakSOT

by pam5981 on Sep 17, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well look on the bright side. Hilary is going
to deliver "universal" healthcare.  I wonder how we are going to pay for the ENTIRE universe?
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Sep 17, 2007 9:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro is touching people AND talking to them

Oh well.  It's time.  

We were caught in a hamster wheel of recriminations and resentment.

by Englishmajor on Sep 17, 2007 9:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Even now...losing hurts.

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 17, 2007 9:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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