Open Thread: Game 154 - A's vs. Mariners

by baseballgirl on Sep 19, 2007 10:59 AM PDT in News

Well, do you know what’s even more interesting than today’s A’s game? In my softball game last night, we turned a triple play. Yes, really. I believe it was scored 2-1-3-5-6-3. And if that is the highlight of a game preview in September, you know that it might not have been the best year for your team. As is the case for the A’s, who have survived the whole season on ‘what if’s’, and a whole lot of ‘too little, too late’s. Oh; that reminds me. Rich Harden is starting on Sunday.

Starting today’s game is Dan Meyer, who has been...how do we say this nicely...flat-out awful at the big league level so far. He will be replaced by Harden in the rotation, but no one has any illusions that he’ll be in the ‘pen for long.

"He's right there in the mix for a spot in the rotation next year," said A's manager Bob Geren. "The organization was obviously very high on him when we got him, and after some tough breaks with the injuries, he's starting to get back to where he was before we picked him up."

Just out of mild curiosity, watching the very, very good Rivercats this year, I wonder how much of an allure the ticket to the show has to be for players like Meyer and Barton to leave that team in favor of the big league club. One might have the distinction of being a Major League team, but I’m not sure who would win in a head-to-head contest.

Oh, you want to hear about today’s game? Well, let’s just say that there’s a certain symmetry between today’s game and the first of the season. The A’s face Felix Hernandez for the fourth time this season. He has not lost.

Everything on paper points to this being a very one-sided Mariners win today, but that’s why they play the (meaningless) games. I’d still like to get to .500.

Lineups

Seattle

OldSuzuki
Lopez
Ibanez
Guillen
Beltre
Vidro
Jones
Burke
Betancourt

Oakland

Stewart, LF
Barton, 1B
Cust, RF
Johnson, DH
Ellis, 2B
Hannahan, 3B
Scutaro, SS
Bowen, C
DaVanon, CF

LET'S GO OAK-LAND!

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Ah, the ever elusive goal

of 500! Dare we dream of such lofty goals?

"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 19, 2007 11:21 AM PDT reply actions

The Allure of the Show

I don't for a minute believe that any Rivercat would minimize the allure of playing for the big team. I don't care how lousy the A's might be; I would imagine it's a no-brainer for Barton, Meyer, Blevins, etc., to want to be in Oakland rather than Sacramento. That's what they live for! And I don't think it's all about money (although that's gotta be a consideration). Think of all the extra scouting eyes on them at the big-league level. If the A's suck for years to come, and those guys can shine, they'll be out of Oakland and on their way to a better team sooner rather than later. That said, I'm not sure either that the current iteration of the Oakland A's would beat our Triple A team head to head.

This would be a good topic for Gettin' Ziggy.

"Put me down and I'll walk off the field." -- Bradley to Macha, 9/06

by skigurl on Sep 19, 2007 11:29 AM PDT reply actions

I know :-)

The show is ALWAYS going to win out, but must be a let-down on SOME level...leaving a great team that is going all the way in favor of one that absolutely stinks.

"We're right where we want to be,'' Oakland outfielder Nick Swisher said. "A predator in the weeds."

by baseballgirl on Sep 19, 2007 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions

there are 9 games left counting today

A's have won 74 and lost 79. In order to finish the season at .500 they will need to win a minimum of 7 of the remaining games.

by OaklandSi on Sep 19, 2007 11:34 AM PDT reply actions

Hey, I didn't say it was LIKELY ;-)

"We're right where we want to be,'' Oakland outfielder Nick Swisher said. "A predator in the weeds."

by baseballgirl on Sep 19, 2007 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I know...;-)

I'm just keeping track...gives me soemthing to do besides work

by OaklandSi on Sep 19, 2007 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions

triple play

What position does a baseballgirl play?

Beane's World!! Excellent!!! Rock On, Beane! Rock On, Geren!

by Satchmo22 on Sep 19, 2007 11:36 AM PDT reply actions

3

First base. :-)

"We're right where we want to be,'' Oakland outfielder Nick Swisher said. "A predator in the weeds."

by baseballgirl on Sep 19, 2007 11:52 AM PDT up reply actions

2-1-3-5-6-3 triple play ?

Am I the only one who wants more details on the triple play ? Can you give us the play by play :)

Fremont is more than just a parking lot!

by Midori1967 on Sep 19, 2007 11:55 AM PDT reply actions

Okay, sure!

Bases loaded (obviously no one out). The batter barely makes contact and the ball dies just fair. No one seems to realize this fact. Our catcher throws the ball to the pitcher. (2-1) I realize it's a live ball and cover home. The pitcher throws the ball to me to get the force at home. (1-3, one out). I throw the ball to third (3-5, two out). Third throws the ball to shortstop, who is covering first since the runner never ran to first(5-6). The throw is wild, so I run back to first and take the throw from the shortstop, who ran down the right field line to get the ball (6-3, three outs. Not the prettiest play, but it's softball.

We could probably beat the A's. ;-)

"We're right where we want to be,'' Oakland outfielder Nick Swisher said. "A predator in the weeds."

by baseballgirl on Sep 19, 2007 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions

That rocks!

I don't remember the specifics, but I played a game in Jr. College where the last out on a triple play was our centerfielder tagging out a runner at 2nd base.

Fremont is more than just a parking lot!

by Midori1967 on Sep 19, 2007 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions

As much as I hope Meyer gets it together..

today, that quote from Geren worries me a bit. Neither Meyer (nor Braden for that matter) have shown stuff so far to be a solid #5. Now granted, it's not like we have an unlimited amount of possibilities, but c'mon now. (And for the record, I don't think DiNardo is the answer either.)

And files this under the "hmmm" file, Rich apparently thinks he is not injury prone. (Ok, I must have a different definition then). But the writer getting the story protested so much that this was not an off season trade showcase, that in the back of my mind I wonder if it actually is. Anyways, point being, is that I do not want us to become Texas.

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 12:33 PM PDT reply actions

Okay, it's lunch time, game hasn't started yet...

Here's some interesting tidbits for everyone about Felix Hernandez.....

In his career, he has pitched worse on the road vs. at home.
His ERA is almost half a run higher in day games vs. night games.
Not including teams against whom he has only pitched once, he has his lowest ERA against the A's, and it's under 2.00. This is sick and wrong and MUST COME TO AN END!!!

So, a road game, during the daytime, and Felix on the hill? Mariners lose, that's my guess....

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Sep 19, 2007 12:34 PM PDT reply actions

Stats aside...

This is a game the As have to win to being positive momentum into the upcoming series against Cleveland and to avoid the sweep.

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions

just so long

as they don't roll over and die

"The Athletics at Fremont" is grotesque

by ArakSOT on Sep 19, 2007 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions

I want them to roll over

and get my drink, bitch!

"Look at the replay again... one of the A's players comes flying in, I coulda swore it was Adam Melhuse!"

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2007 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions

I think between Meyer and Braden

One of them will get it together next season. Lets just pray that Harden is healthy so that only one of them has to. Oh yeah, Dinardo is bad.

by SwisherSweet on Sep 19, 2007 12:41 PM PDT reply actions

its really windy on the penisula i wonder how the

wind is at the park

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 12:47 PM PDT reply actions

22 MPH out to right field

according to Gameday.

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 19, 2007 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions

GOD put this team out of its MISERY

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 19, 2007 12:48 PM PDT reply actions

Sorry... God's busy.

According to ESPN, the Red Sox & Yankees are no longer playing and God has to play catch up

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by DMOAS on Sep 19, 2007 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions

oh no MaEL dropped the ball but no error

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 12:49 PM PDT reply actions

Well let's just be happy it was only two runs...

C'mon and get it together Meyer..

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions

LETS GO OAKLAND

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 12:53 PM PDT reply actions

Well, it doesn't look good thus far does it?

by Zonis on Sep 19, 2007 12:55 PM PDT reply actions

Does anyone even remember the last time

Jack Cust hit a homerun?

by Zonis on Sep 19, 2007 12:56 PM PDT reply actions

Mrs. Cust?

"The Athletics at Fremont" is grotesque

by ArakSOT on Sep 19, 2007 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I can't remember the last game he didn't K

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 19, 2007 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions

THOSE STUPID CAMERA PEOPLE FROM OTHER TEAMS

TEXAS ones took pictures of seagulls and seattle a shot looking right into sun

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 12:57 PM PDT reply actions

well we always do good and get people on with 2

outs but we dont score

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 12:58 PM PDT reply actions

Anybody left who loves the Hudson trade?

by Bacon on Sep 19, 2007 1:01 PM PDT reply actions

Certainly not I...

which is why you don't trade established SP especially (with them being such a commodity) for prospects. Hopefully they turn out as advertised, but sometimes they don't.

I mean when the Brewers are talking about acquiring a FA SP there is no excuse why we can't. Meyer's current ERA is at a shocking 9.00 right now.

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Although to be fair in BB's defense...

I think the Hudson trade was a bit of an unusual circumstance. (And much like the Texiera trade). BB knew that Tim wasn't going to be apart of the future for financial reasons and happened to get an offer from Tim's hometown team. Much like Tex, Tim pondered the idea of what it would be like to pitch for the Braves. I think he traded Tim more out of respect... with that said, I still think it was a horrible trade and I hope history does not repeat itself.

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions

BB was actively shopping Tim for months

and trying to get a deal with the Braves that included Marcus Giles. The deal nearly fell apart when Bobby Cox lobbied not to trade Giles. BB also was shopping Hudson to St Louis, but the Cards hesitated on the demands.

Beane finally called the Braves back and said he wouldn't require Giles, wherupon they made the deal bringing Meyer, Cruz and Thomas to Oakland for Hudson. Then the Cards were offered Mulder for the package they had been trying to get for Hudson and the Cards agreed.

In later interviews Beane said that when they decided even before the end of the 2004 season that they were going to try to shop Hudson, in his words "why not two?" meaning, why not shop two of the big 3.

by OaklandSi on Sep 19, 2007 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions

what an unfair game

"The Athletics at Fremont" is grotesque

by ArakSOT on Sep 19, 2007 1:04 PM PDT reply actions

geeze

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 1:10 PM PDT reply actions

47 pitches already

"The Athletics at Fremont" is grotesque

by ArakSOT on Sep 19, 2007 1:12 PM PDT reply actions

hurried through a work mtg to listen to game

maybe I should go find another mtg

by OaklandSi on Sep 19, 2007 1:13 PM PDT reply actions

Meyer's ERA is now at 10.66

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 1:16 PM PDT reply actions

I'm really impressed by his ability

to give up hits. We should try him out as a batting practice pitcher.

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by DMOAS on Sep 19, 2007 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions

maybe they will do better now

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 1:16 PM PDT reply actions

score rundown?

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

by pam5981 on Sep 19, 2007 1:18 PM PDT reply actions

5 zip

we got a hit tho'

"The Athletics at Fremont" is grotesque

by ArakSOT on Sep 19, 2007 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions

small victories i guess

thanks

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

by pam5981 on Sep 19, 2007 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions

A run! A run, by Jove!

"The Athletics at Fremont" is grotesque

by ArakSOT on Sep 19, 2007 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions

COME ON STEW

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 1:26 PM PDT reply actions

Another train wreck

I take it? Why do we suck so badly?

"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 19, 2007 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions

ITS SO BORING that seattle announcers are talking

history and not baseball

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 1:35 PM PDT reply actions

And over at Lookout Landing

they're talking about chocolate-covered bacon. Oh, I forgot to get lunch.

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 19, 2007 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions

YUCK PUKE GROSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions

Put me in the group that defends

the Hudson trade as a perfectly good one at the time. And one that has not worked out well at all. At ALL.

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 19, 2007 1:37 PM PDT reply actions

Definitely

At the time, it would have been perfectly reasonable to believe Thomas would at least be a decent 4th outfielder, Cruz would be a flamethrower in the 'pen, and Meyer... c'mon, he was "The Guy" in the Braves' minor league system.

Not every trade will work out, even for Billy Beane. For instance, I wish we still had Byrnesy. I know he's not the hitter that NL pitching is making him out to be, but I wish I could have seen him play steadily out in left for the last few seasons instead of Jay Payton and Shannon Stewart. Plus, we wouldn't have had to watch Joe Kennedy pitch.

(Note: no disrespect to Stewart. I like the guy, but he's obviously a stopgap solution. But definitely disrespect to Payton. Lots of it).

by Joey C. on Sep 19, 2007 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey. Meyer didn't give up any runs that inning

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 19, 2007 1:38 PM PDT reply actions

liar! you must be lying!

by Zonis on Sep 19, 2007 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions

THE ANNOUNCERS on seattle channel are giving

everyone a history lesson alcatraz lol

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 1:40 PM PDT reply actions

Hannahan is the best

3B since Mike Schmidt.

by mikeA on Sep 19, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions

I want to smoooosh

Jack Hannahan and Mike Schmidt.

That's right... Jack Schmidt.

"Look at the replay again... one of the A's players comes flying in, I coulda swore it was Adam Melhuse!"

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2007 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions

Mike Hannahan is way better

by mikeA on Sep 19, 2007 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions

or maybe I just missed your joke....

by mikeA on Sep 19, 2007 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions

I suck.

"Look at the replay again... one of the A's players comes flying in, I coulda swore it was Adam Melhuse!"

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2007 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions

This makes me cry on the inside.

"Look at the replay again... one of the A's players comes flying in, I coulda swore it was Adam Melhuse!"

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2007 1:48 PM PDT reply actions

HA HA GOT ICHIRO OUT

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 1:58 PM PDT reply actions

Gameday still says the wind is 22 mph at the park

Good, if true, because it's like 222 mph in the block between my office and the burrito place.

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 19, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions

It is insanely windy today.

by mikeA on Sep 19, 2007 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions

heard on the news flights were delayed because of

wind

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Why is Hannahan so GOOD!!!??!?!?!?!

HannaMAN for the win.

by SwisherSweet on Sep 19, 2007 1:59 PM PDT reply actions

Why?

Because he's an alumnus of the University of Minnesota, of course.

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 19, 2007 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions

LETS GO OAKLAND LETS GO CLAP CLAP

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 2:01 PM PDT reply actions

C'mon Stew... park #13

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 2:06 PM PDT reply actions

Barton would work fine too

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions

barton is a true A's player caught him looking

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions

except that...

he's still batting over .300... if he can't get his average down to .273 or less, not a true A. also: sure he had an injury last year, but what's he hurt lately?

Hi ho.

by danh on Sep 19, 2007 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions

WHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYY????!?!?!?!?!?

THIS?!?!

"Look at the replay again... one of the A's players comes flying in, I coulda swore it was Adam Melhuse!"

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2007 2:14 PM PDT reply actions

Why is Lugo coming in?

Meyer was doing pretty well after the 2nd and looked to be building up confidence. Not a fan of the change at all.

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Not exactly.

I just had a moment.

"Look at the replay again... one of the A's players comes flying in, I coulda swore it was Adam Melhuse!"

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2007 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm not listening.

Is it entertaining enough to listen?

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 2:19 PM PDT reply actions

I'm Gamedaying it.

"Look at the replay again... one of the A's players comes flying in, I coulda swore it was Adam Melhuse!"

by Jennifer on Sep 19, 2007 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Me too.

I miss the strike zone. That 5th pitch to Cust looked just a little over belt high on Gameday, but was called a ball.

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions

The way I choose to justify this pitching change

Is that after hours of careful consideration, Minn has decided to accept our trade proposal of Meyer, Braden, and Johnson for Santana... Hence taking him out of the game.

(And yes, I haven't lost my mind and am completely joking).

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 2:20 PM PDT reply actions

woo hooo WAY TO GO JACK

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 2:21 PM PDT reply actions

yay!! 5-4, c'mon A's!!

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions

Jack Cust HR?

Poppy rolls her eyes.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 19, 2007 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions

Hey, I cheered for him.

Silently, here in my cube. No drooling, but I can appreciate a good play... LOL

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions

DJ WE WANT A BACK TO BACK SCORE 5-4 NOW

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 2:21 PM PDT reply actions

COME ON HANNY

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 2:24 PM PDT reply actions

SEATTLE GOT ANOTHER RUN 6-4

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 2:38 PM PDT reply actions

How come we never score from 2nd on a base hit?

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 19, 2007 2:39 PM PDT reply actions

Pathetic...can't throw slow-ass Jamie Burke out..

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 19, 2007 2:40 PM PDT reply actions

catcher got worried he was going to be hit

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 2:43 PM PDT reply actions

Well

I had been to a few Meyer starts in Sacramento this year, and his stuff didn't look especially good, but I kept hoping because I knew what he was supposed to be originally in coming here, and because his stats did give the impression that he was putting it together at AAA.

But, well, I guess score one for my amateur scout's eye, which despite this small victory, I would still never, ever advise anyone to count on for baseball personnel decisions.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Sep 19, 2007 2:44 PM PDT reply actions

Also can someone tell me

Why Jeff Davanon's carcass is getting at bats given where we're at in the season? Personally I'd like to see Jorge Piedra get a little looksie.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Sep 19, 2007 2:46 PM PDT reply actions

davanon

the only possible reason is davanon plays CF.

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 19, 2007 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions

CF scares the crap out of me for 2008 and beyond

Kotsay is finished. Snelling is no longer a CF. Denorfia is a complete unknown. Swisher has got to get out of CF. And I'm not sure that Buck is a longterm solution there.

by boilerdan on Sep 19, 2007 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions

I think it's worth seeing if Buck can learn.

But I wish we could have checked him out in CF during the past month when we didn't really have anything to lose...

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions

SS and CF...

the kiss of death for the 08 A's. Oh well, they've been dead before.

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

by alox on Sep 19, 2007 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Alexei Ramirez anyone??

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Well the unlikely solution...

Is to go after one of the FA CFers. I personally like Rowand. However, due to their price tags that's very unlikely. Fukudome interests me aswell but who knows what the bidding is going to be (and I am guessing too high anyways to be realistic).

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions

Depends on how many ppl need a CF.

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by DMOAS on Sep 19, 2007 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions

True...

desperately hanging on to the very slim/highly unrealistic chance of having Rowand next year

but oh can I wish.

by AsWin on Sep 19, 2007 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I imagine so

A poor reason, at that.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Sep 19, 2007 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions

is ''not rolling over and dying''

a synonym for "coming up a run short"?

"The Athletics at Fremont" is grotesque

by ArakSOT on Sep 19, 2007 2:48 PM PDT reply actions

Yes.

by MobiusKlein on Sep 19, 2007 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm not so sure

it might also mean "coming up two runs short"

"The Athletics at Fremont" is grotesque

by ArakSOT on Sep 19, 2007 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions

I think it also has to correlate to bat-swinging

with or without contact.

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Nah, thats "getting a look at up & coming talent"

Get the euphemisms correct!

by MobiusKlein on Sep 19, 2007 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions

so

what do you call "coming up three runs short"?

"The Athletics at Fremont" is grotesque

by ArakSOT on Sep 19, 2007 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions

"Where's the tequilia when you need it?"

by MobiusKlein on Sep 19, 2007 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions

It might mean

Coming kinda close to .500

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Sep 19, 2007 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I didn't realize Jerry Blevins was black!

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 19, 2007 3:00 PM PDT reply actions

<trades blevins>

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 19, 2007 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Heh

Shows what you know about Google image search.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Sep 19, 2007 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I do know about it

but apparently whoever is responsible for loading pictures into Gameday doesn't....

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 19, 2007 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Heh

Shows what they know about Google image search.

RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.

by walk off bunt on Sep 19, 2007 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions

yes, name-wise, it seems

rather Leave-it-to-beaverish, white suburbia.

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

by ak_A on Sep 19, 2007 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions

everyone on a's was already going off field until

they figured he wasnt out

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 3:02 PM PDT reply actions

Do the Umps hate us?

by MobiusKlein on Sep 19, 2007 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes.

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions

i guess they didnt figure he could run that fast

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions

omg a walk to score a run

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 3:05 PM PDT reply actions

Oh good.

We like when people walk in runs.

"We're right where we want to be,'' Oakland outfielder Nick Swisher said. "A predator in the weeds."

by baseballgirl on Sep 19, 2007 3:06 PM PDT reply actions

Almost as much as

we like grand slams.....now where I have seen that before.

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

by alox on Sep 19, 2007 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions

dont jinx us bases are loaded still

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions

A little late for that!

The jinxing thing is a done deal.

"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 19, 2007 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions

Is Gameday frozen?

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 3:14 PM PDT reply actions

oops, nope

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Are the A's frozen?

Oops, yes.

by MobiusKlein on Sep 19, 2007 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

<sob>

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Well at least there's an explanation

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

by pam5981 on Sep 19, 2007 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions

these guys suck...

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 19, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions

I don't know why I'm surprised

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 19, 2007 3:53 PM PDT reply actions

Remember the comment mikeA bookmarked last night?

You're kinda "bringing it up again."

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh, he dropped that? I thought it was....

a routine fly ball, my bad!!!

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 19, 2007 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions

I know I'm sorry...I thought this was a venue...

that I could let my frustrations out. I guess I'm not allowed to be negative. I'll try harder next game

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 19, 2007 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions

LOL

Maybe you could balance it by congratulating Cust on his home run. Even though the error had a larger effect on our chances of winning than the HR did. ;)

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions

good point...here goes...

Did you see that HR Cust hit today? It was a shot, this guy has amazing power. He would make the perfect DH, his K's don't bother me they come with the territory and OPS is the only thing that matters in baseball and his is great. Long live Cust, future HOF and retired # 32

Better?

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 19, 2007 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Too much.

You really lost it at HOF and retired #...

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Nice Catch Cust!!!!

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 19, 2007 3:58 PM PDT reply actions

Re: my bookmark

You can criticize his horrible defense all you want. No argument.

by mikeA on Sep 19, 2007 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Thanks

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

by athleticsBB4life on Sep 19, 2007 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions

quick peek, can't get into yahoo at work

what is score?

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

by ak_A on Sep 19, 2007 4:00 PM PDT reply actions

Seattle 7, Oakland 5

Top of 9th, Street pitching, one out, one on.

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 19, 2007 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions

Two out

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 19, 2007 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions

roger..got em where we want them, thanks

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

by ak_A on Sep 19, 2007 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions

Or we did....until they scored again

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 19, 2007 4:07 PM PDT up reply actions

NOW we have 'em where we want 'em!

With a 4-run lead! Here's where we're at our best, ready to not roll over and die!

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions

Oh lord.

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

by pam5981 on Sep 19, 2007 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions

i am in office waiting for contractor

to price a modification to contract...he gave me fax number for when he leaves town shortly to visit family... area code 510, where is that? i ask. Fremont.

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

by ak_A on Sep 19, 2007 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions

Most of east bay in fact.

(Used to be 415 - no SF only.)

by MobiusKlein on Sep 19, 2007 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

415 also used to be Peninsula.

Ah, the good old days when no one was here.

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions

Marin's still 415 too.

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 19, 2007 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions

east bay was 415 before 510

by smasfan on Sep 19, 2007 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions

510's about the whole East Bay, actually.

And where did your articles go?

by Poppy on Sep 19, 2007 4:13 PM PDT up reply actions

Because right now

We'd really rather talk about area codes than anything else. Say, Bay Area old-timers, what are the exchange names that correspond to East Bay neighborhoods? I know that Albany (52x-xxxx) is LAndscape, because there are one or two old signs in my 'hood that still have it on there.

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

by Englishmajor on Sep 19, 2007 4:17 PM PDT up reply actions