Open Thread: Game 160 - A's vs. Angels

by Nico on Sep 28, 2007 7:05 PM PDT in News

Danny Haren makes his final start of the season tonight, opposed by the pride of Assholia, John Lackey. Haren comes in with a 3.12 ERA, Lackey a 3.11 ERA (Fausto Carmona, currently leading the league, finishes the regular season with an ERA of 3.06).

It’s sad to think that in January, tonight looked like a big game. Sad to say, I am neither on pins nor on needles as I had once hoped to be—but I do fully intend to enjoy A’s baseball for one last weekend!

The lineups:

Figgins – 3B
Cabrera – SS
Guerrero – DH
Anderson – LF
Kotchman – 1B
Rivera – RF
Kendrick – 2B
Napoli – C
Willits – CF

Stewart – LF
Barton – 1B
Swisher – CF
Cust – RF
Piazza – DH
Ellis – 2B
Scutaro – SS
Hannahan – 3B
Suzuki – C

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Your seating arrangements

Sad to say, I am neither on pins nor on needles as I had once hoped to be

Jennifer kicked you out of her basement again, huh?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 28, 2007 6:59 PM PDT reply actions

No, it's just that my acupucturist

refuses to treat the bottom of my feet.

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 28, 2007 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions

The lineup

Next year, replace Stewart with Buck, replace Piazza with Snelling, and maybe move Ellis up one spot. Maybe move Hannahan and Suzuki up one spot each as well. Suddenly, we have a decent offense. I mean, maybe even league-average.

by ozzman99 on Sep 28, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions

I hope that Danny ...

can end this season ...as he started it. and beat Lackey in ERA. God, how I hate Lackey and his jerky team.

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 28, 2007 7:07 PM PDT reply actions

jerky team?

I think we're the ones who got hung out to dry.

by ozzman99 on Sep 28, 2007 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions

Hi Everyone!!

I can't believe we're down to the last 3 games. It's been a yoyo season, but fun nonetheless. I'm gonna miss it and can't wait to get back with all of you next season.

Now let's kick some Lackey Ass!!!!!!

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

I can't believe it either

What am I going to do without baseball? I mean, football is fun too, and hockey... but they just ain't baseball.

by ozzman99 on Sep 28, 2007 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions

The pitch Haren just threw G. Anderson

is what he should have thrown Vlad on the 1-2. :-(

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 28, 2007 7:17 PM PDT reply actions

can't bring myself to fire mlbtv up

tonight for this game....can't stomach looking at the angels.

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

by ak_A on Sep 28, 2007 7:24 PM PDT reply actions

Whoa

Nice catch, Jack Cust.

"Female ass are strange creatures. They come and go as they please." -- Sigourney Weaver

by oblique on Sep 28, 2007 7:27 PM PDT reply actions

Enough of Lackey already.

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by kapers on Sep 28, 2007 7:33 PM PDT reply actions

Thank you MaEl

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by kapers on Sep 28, 2007 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions

WhEeEeEeEeEeEeeEEEEeeeEEEwwWWww!!

"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 28, 2007 7:38 PM PDT reply actions

Hi Jennifer. You sound excited.

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by kapers on Sep 28, 2007 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions

That's the sound of the police car I am in.

"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 28, 2007 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions

no cuffs tonight, so you can still text

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

by ak_A on Sep 28, 2007 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Actually...

I'm using my toes.

"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 28, 2007 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions

still flip flop season in MO

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

by ak_A on Sep 28, 2007 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions

Yep.

Went out on the boat this afternoon. Mild sunburn.

"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 28, 2007 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions

Did you lose it with anyone at the post office?

by ozzman99 on Sep 28, 2007 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions

You scare me.

I skipped out on going to the post office so I could go boating this afternoon.

"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 28, 2007 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Why do I scare you?

Is it because I almost lost it at the county assessor/registrar's office today? And it had nothing to do with the weather. It was more because she was one of the dumbest people I have ever encountered. Ever.

by ozzman99 on Sep 28, 2007 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions

You scared me...

because I couldn't figure out how you knew I was supposed to be going to the post office today. Then I remembered and I changed my pants. :)

"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 28, 2007 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Actually

I had no idea you were supposed to go to the post office. I just remember you complaining about some woman there a while back. And it was hot. And since it's still warm there... well, I just put the two things together.

by ozzman99 on Sep 28, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah, I remembered I mentioned

me going postal when it was hot. It's really nice here, actually. Upper 60s to 70s. Just right.

"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 28, 2007 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions

Not fair

It's been in the 80's here lately. Not bad, but I'd like it cooler.

by ozzman99 on Sep 28, 2007 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions

It looks really cold at the game.

Someone get me a hot chocolate with extra marshmallows.

"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 28, 2007 7:45 PM PDT reply actions

Stupid FSBA

The video is dead and all we have are A's/Angels logos.

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by louismg on Sep 28, 2007 7:54 PM PDT reply actions

nah..

kinda fun...we get to hear Kuiper try to do some real play-by-play :)

by wonderbat on Sep 28, 2007 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions

Is Lackey really an asshole?

Or do you not like him because he is an Angel?

Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Sep 28, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

I don't understand the distinction you're drawing

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Sep 28, 2007 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Touche sir Touche

Go A's!!!! Mike Scioscia is a fat tub of lard

by 3Chavy3 on Sep 29, 2007 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions

A's are sure trying to run up that LOB stat

before the season ends.

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by kapers on Sep 28, 2007 7:55 PM PDT reply actions

Nice

that we don't ge tto see Vlad hit the HR. God is merciful.

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 28, 2007 7:58 PM PDT reply actions

s c h m e n d r i c k

"The Athletics at Fremont" is grotesque

by ArakSOT on Sep 28, 2007 8:09 PM PDT reply actions

Thunderbutt!

"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 28, 2007 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions

I've got plenty of Voka...

"The Athletics at Fremont" is grotesque

by ArakSOT on Sep 28, 2007 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll bring the ice cream sandwiches.

"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 28, 2007 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions

1000 plus posts on

Bleed Cubby Blue game thread. they are having a grand time. <shuffles feet, looks at ground>

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

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

Something is different about

Hannahan's gameday photo. I can't place my finger on 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 28, 2007 8:20 PM PDT reply actions

Fosse

Shut up please! Tired of Yankee chatter!

by IM4Oakgal on Sep 28, 2007 8:23 PM PDT reply actions

Sox clinch east

"The Athletics at Fremont" is grotesque

by ArakSOT on Sep 28, 2007 8:25 PM PDT reply actions

Really??? I'm shocked!

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by kapers on Sep 28, 2007 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions

Cleanup on aisle three, please!

"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 28, 2007 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions

the other day

at lunch time....while I went past the sheltered bus stop at the library, where a some of our less fortunate citizens hangout, one of them got up suddenly from the bench and commenced some very loud dry heaving thus clearing the shelter of tourists.

Quite funny, you'd have to have been there.

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

by ak_A on Sep 28, 2007 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions

The key to winning this game is

get Lackey to throw more than 10 frigging pitches an inning and get his ass out of there. The bullpen is ripe for the taking.

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by kapers on Sep 28, 2007 8:32 PM PDT reply actions

Yup...

welcome to the land of being frustrated by our hitting.

And now it looks like Danny is out of the game. Not quite sure since his pitch count was at 102. But anyways, nice game thrown by him 6 IP 2 R 1 ER 6K, 3.07 ERA... Vlad sucks.

by AsWin on Sep 28, 2007 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions

I can't believe I stopped watching porn for 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 28, 2007 8:36 PM PDT reply actions

LOL!!

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by kapers on Sep 28, 2007 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions

Serious QOTM.

KQED Traffic Guy: "Southbound 880 backed up because of an earlier accident, and well...just because."

by pam5981 on Sep 28, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

Maybe next season Andrew Brown will get

a new picture, wearing an A's cap

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by kapers on Sep 28, 2007 8:42 PM PDT reply actions

Haven't you heard??...

You can't become an official A unless you get injured this year.

(And hopefully Blanton, Barton, Suzuki, Ellis, and Haren aren't reading this).

by AsWin on Sep 28, 2007 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Ugh

At this moment we are in the process of (a) taking over sole possession of last place in the division and (b) handing Lackey the league ERA title. COME ON A'S, LET'S GO!!!

by Soaker on Sep 28, 2007 8:45 PM PDT reply actions

texas plays seattle last games so will be

interesting

by smasfan on Sep 28, 2007 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions

are you hearing a bird noise in background

by smasfan on Sep 28, 2007 8:50 PM PDT reply actions

or whatever makes the noise in the jungle

by smasfan on Sep 28, 2007 8:52 PM PDT reply actions

Brown is making a case...

to be in the BP next year. I originally questioned taking Danny out in the 7th for him but giving credit where it's due...

by AsWin on Sep 28, 2007 8:54 PM PDT reply actions

brown just drilled guerro

by smasfan on Sep 28, 2007 8:55 PM PDT reply actions

and wouldnt you know it Brown HBPs...

so much for my endorsement.

by AsWin on Sep 28, 2007 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions

Vlad flipped us off...

by easyraider on Sep 28, 2007 8:59 PM PDT reply actions

I rewound to confirm

Dude definitely flipped us off

by easyraider on Sep 28, 2007 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions

things are looking up in Seattle

by skutch on Sep 28, 2007 9:08 PM PDT reply actions

nevermind

by skutch on Sep 28, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Lackey is a classless ass

The pitch at Cust's head was ridiculous. I wanted Halo blood to flow in the Coliseum.

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

what if

the top of the order beats K-Rod (I'm assuming he'll pitch the 9th)? Will that make you feel a little better?

by ozzman99 on Sep 28, 2007 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions

beat him with what?

by skutch on Sep 28, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

A balk?

by ozzman99 on Sep 28, 2007 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions

I was thinking of something more satisfying

like a shovel

by skutch on Sep 28, 2007 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions

I'd buy that for a dollar.

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by louismg on Sep 28, 2007 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Thank you America's player

by easyraider on Sep 28, 2007 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions

Swish has looked pissed all game

Quite intense for a "doesn't matter" September game.

My guess is:

He hates the Angels

He hates not going to the playoffs

He hates that the Angels get to go

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by louismg on Sep 28, 2007 9:16 PM PDT reply actions

Or

His underwear is riding up.

by ozzman99 on Sep 28, 2007 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions

4. He can't believe he stopped

watching porn for 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 28, 2007 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions

Time for some feel-good come from behind

win against F-Rd!

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by kapers on Sep 28, 2007 9:22 PM PDT reply actions

Swish is due!

Smack F-Rod silly!

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by louismg on Sep 28, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

But if you charge him

don't drop and go for his legs.

by ozzman99 on Sep 28, 2007 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions

And Barton keeps his streak alive.

Bottom of the 9th - Baseball photojournalism by James Venes

by Flashfire on Sep 28, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

I'll take small victories

Barton on base in 15 straight with that walk

by easyraider on Sep 28, 2007 9:26 PM PDT reply actions

Napoli is Fatty Fatty Fat.

That's just a fact.

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by louismg on Sep 28, 2007 9:27 PM PDT reply actions

Cust is the tying run...

But I've never ever seen him K to end the game. Right? Ever?

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by louismg on Sep 28, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions

keep your eyes closed

by skutch on Sep 28, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

im not watching i dont like krods celebration

by smasfan on Sep 28, 2007 9:28 PM PDT reply actions

smart

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by kapers on Sep 28, 2007 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions

John Joseph Cust

Hit that goggled freak

by easyraider on Sep 28, 2007 9:29 PM PDT reply actions

Full count, eh?

We don't want a walk. We want an HR!

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by louismg on Sep 28, 2007 9:31 PM PDT reply actions

Piazza's up!

Pinch hit with Scutaro! We want Marco!

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by louismg on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

lol i peaked i love krods meltdown lets go

pizzaman

by smasfan on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

At least we make it interesting

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by kapers on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

Forget the 2-run shot to tie

I'll take a walk-off win here w/ Piazza

by easyraider on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

woo hoo lets go mister pizzaman

by smasfan on Sep 28, 2007 9:32 PM PDT reply actions

And on Halo's Heaven:

"It'll be a short series with Boston."

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by kapers on Sep 28, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

They expect to get swept?

by ozzman99 on Sep 28, 2007 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions

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by louismg on Sep 28, 2007 9:33 PM PDT reply actions

I want a refund.

"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 28, 2007 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions

Crap.

I left the receipt in my pocket and washed 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 28, 2007 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions

by doubleplayer on Sep 28, 2007 9:42 PM PDT reply actions

"When you wind up in last place EVERYONE

is for sale."

Nope. Not true at all.

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by Flashfire on Sep 28, 2007 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions

OK., OK...

...somewhat overstated, but not much. Let's keep the bullpen catcher.

by doubleplayer on Sep 29, 2007 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Well...meanwhile, in Seattle...

Let's go Mariners!! I don't give a crap about the difference between drafting 11th vs. 13th or whatever it is, I DON'T want the A's to finish behind the f'ing Rangers.

by Soaker on Sep 28, 2007 9:43 PM PDT reply actions