Open Game Thread: Playoffs - Day 5
by Taj Adib on Oct 5, 2008 9:14 AM PDT
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PrintHow can you not love the month of October? It's Halloween-time (my favorite holiday), the unbearably hot California summer is finally showing signs of letting up, all three major American sports return to prime-time television, the Red Sox are once again dominating the Angels in the post-season and the Cubs are doing their best to make sure that the next 100 years follow in the path of the last 100 years! It's glorious I say!
Today is chock full of post-season baseball, as all but one of the division series' (the one that ended last night) will be on-display. In the first action of the day (10:00am PDT), the Phillies and Brewers square off one more time at Miller Park after the Crew staved off elimination last night with an inspired 4-1 win. The Phils will be going with former Athletic Bazooka/Joe "Cupcakes" Blanton, while the Brew Crew will counter with the most grizzly of grizzled vets, Jeff Suppan. I'm rooting Brew Crew all the way here. I like their style and several of their players particularly - I'm constantly dreaming up scenarios where Beane trades for JJ Hardy this winter!
In matinee action (1:00pm PDT), everyone's favorite Tampa Bay Rays look for the kill in Chicago's south side as they send Matt Garza to the mound to counter fellow-green-thumbed youngster John Danks. While I always try to wish Swisher the best, I despise Ozzie Guillen (and Orlando Cabrera) and the Rays are just so cute and lovable!
Then in the night-cap (4:07pm PDT), the BoSox will look for the K-O at home at Fenway against the hated Angels. I know it's wrong of me to root for one of the "big, bad, free-spending Evil Empire wolves" of the game that always come into the Coliseum once or twice a year and make it seem like Fenway west, but I honestly can't stand the Angels. Post-season stud Josh Beckett, still recovering from a strained side muscle, will toe the rubber for the Sox while Joe "Colonel" Saunders goes for the Halos.
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Soup v. Cupcakes will be fun.
Lots of runs scored and lots of bullpen usage.
Fenway East? I think you mean Fenway West.
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Is Leroy Brown starting?
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
Just add a little salt.
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what time does the game in Milwaukee actually start?
I turned on 1050 AM but all they have right now is football.
I can put on mlb.com radio, but prefer the local radio it it’s on.
Just made my omelet and coffee…mmmm…
It's on now
Rollins hit a lead off home run and there’s a runner on 1st with one out
May the Angels suffer one more agonizing defeat in Boston and may K-Rod accidentally get in the way of a 120 mph line drive off David Ortiz's bat
I tuned in on MLB.com audio
just after Rollins’ HR.
Strange, they were advertising on the radio last night that they’d carry all three games today…not so, at least not for the first game.
Was it a grand slam?
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
Or just a solo lead-off HR?
Where’s Dick Stockton when you need him? (Answer: It’s a trick question – you never need Dick Stockton.)
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
Ah. Was anyone on base?
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
Bottom of 1st now after DP
May the Angels suffer one more agonizing defeat in Boston and may K-Rod accidentally get in the way of a 120 mph line drive off David Ortiz's bat
They must want to lose because he is almost automatic
May the Angels suffer one more agonizing defeat in Boston and may K-Rod accidentally get in the way of a 120 mph line drive off David Ortiz's bat
I'd say he's more compulsively mediocre
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
Could he be
Automatically compulsive
May the Angels suffer one more agonizing defeat in Boston and may K-Rod accidentally get in the way of a 120 mph line drive off David Ortiz's bat
Yes
Game 5’s are good
except where the Angels are concerned where Game 3 sound like a good way to finish the series.
May the Angels suffer one more agonizing defeat in Boston and may K-Rod accidentally get in the way of a 120 mph line drive off David Ortiz's bat
Hope a little harder.
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Gasoline
I laughed when they said he was one pitch away from getting out of it.
Had he done so, then it would have only delayed the implosion.
May the Angels suffer one more agonizing defeat in Boston and may K-Rod accidentally get in the way of a 120 mph line drive off David Ortiz's bat
Yovani Gallardo just owned Suppan
1-2-3 inning, something Suppan didn’t even have one of today.
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at least, the Dolphins are entertaining this morning
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by FoolshGame22 on Oct 5, 2008 11:24 AM PDT up reply actions
Those are CUTE.
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I want to see CC throw again, but it is always nice to see Big Joe pitching well
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Suppan: Guaranteed $25 million over the next two seasons.
What an albatross contract!
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
He was justified as a guy who would "pitch as well as Zito for a fraction of the cost"
He’s done that, I must say.
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this is an albatross contract too
2009: $11.5 million, 2010: $12 million, 2011: $12.5 million club option w/$3 million buyout, 2012: Free Agent
Lemme guess....
He used to play 3rd base…
He’s not Mexican enough…
He’s too blunt in interviews…
Am I getting closer…?
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
Just turned on the game. Doesn't look to good right now
by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 5, 2008 11:58 AM PDT reply actions
looking good for Blanton
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by FoolshGame22 on Oct 5, 2008 11:59 AM PDT up reply actions
Pretty sure Parra or Gallardo would have been my choice to start this game
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Daric Sveum's moves just aren't working out.
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
I don't know about that, but
Braun = good. Me wants. :-(
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
Was she just beating his crotch?
With a thunderstick??
"It's a PIVOTAL series! There's only ONE OcTOber! And there's LOTS of unsold AD TIME that we have to FILL with my inNANE bullSHIT!" -Nick 10/06/07
Awwww Poor Kendall and Brewers. But congrats to the Phillies!
by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 5, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply actions
I am probably picking Phillies over Dodgers since I am a part time Giants fan
by likeiwouldtellyou on Oct 5, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply actions
Replace probably with definitely for me
And I can’t stand the Gnats.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
congrats to the Phillies
in particular, Blanton, Rollins and Burrell….and I salute the Brewers too. They have nothing to be ashamed of.
Agreed
I would prefer to see Phillies over Dodgers, so I want a Rays-Phillies WS now.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
Except for fighting each other in the dugout and calling each other out for lack of effort...
and for firing their manager in the last few weeks of the season that guided the team to contention for most of the year…but yeah, they’re a good, pretty young team. Good future.
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
I was only referring to their getting into the postseason
and not totally stinking it up in the NLDS
I was referring to their off and on the field escapades of the past few months, but i agree with you:
their performance all year was pretty solid and they’ve got a nice future ahead.
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
Ned Yost "threw away victories" with his mismanagement
On several occasions. You have two of the best pitchers in the game in CC/Sheets, top notch players in Braun and Fielder, and other solid contributors in Hardy, Hart, Bush, Parra, etc. Way too much talent not to make the playoffs.
And, the Brewers were several games back when Yost was fired.
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I don't understand champagne showers after
winning in the first round.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
What if your team had gotten eliminated in the 1st round for 4 straight seasons...
and then finally broke through a year or so later (a la the 2006 A’s). I think the “getting the monkey off your back” is worth the celebration.
But if the Red Sox do it after (hopefully) eliminating the angels? Not so warranted…
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
So you didn't think it was appropriate for Swish and Company to celebrate in 2006?
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
Did I enjoy watching it? Yes.
Did I think it was necessary? Not really.
I just think the celebration should be done after the LCS. They don’t make fancy “WINNERS!” shirts when you win in the LDS.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
I don't think it's ever necessary until a World Series is won.
But these guys play 162 games just to get to the Division Series and I’d just as well cut them slack for taking some time to celebrate each and every step along the way to the Series.
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
we were waiting in the stands for them
to come back out on the field…so disappointed that they didn’t
But if you were in a clubhouse with Sweeney you'd push for a champagne shower after a loss in August.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
"Maybe" maple syrup? Stop waffling.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Said just 30 mins.
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The end is near.
We’re getting Frank TV ads on AN now.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
It figures that Country Joe gets it done for Phillies
All the others guys we traded who are considered to be more talented, ended up on teams who flamed out, there is some poetic justice here.
Still begrudging his sucktitude this season with the A’s, but I’m happy for Joe.
Not yet
One minor technicality that will be remedied shortly as soon as the weather coorperates
by asfansince1989 on Oct 5, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Swish has also been benched
Even if WhiteSox wins a game or 2, I doubt anyone would look at Swisher trade being a factor
by asfansince1989 on Oct 5, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm very happy for Cupcakes
This was his first postseason start, and he threw a great game. I’ve never had any reason to dislike him personally, even when he’s been in slumps. I hope the Phils keep going.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I might actually root for Slegna to win
so there actually is a game tomorrow.
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I need a day game tomorrow.
I didn’t get fired just to sit at home the first day and NOT watch baseball.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
You got fired?
I haven’t been on the game threads in ages, so if you gave the details before, I’m sorry I missed it.
Sorry that happened to you. I know how much that sucks.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah, Friday.
We did contract work and lost a major contract.
Strangely, I wasn’t upset about it, even though I loved my job most of the time.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
You should go apply at that car wash
that Sweeney was sighted at.
j/k, j/k.
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I thought about it.
But I don’t like washing MY car.
But he came back. And there was much rejoicing.
who would have guessed that of all the a’s traded over the last year, swisher, haren, harden, gaudin, blanton…
blanton would be the guy helping his team the most in the playoffs.
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
well...
unlike Macha oops Geren, the Phillie’s manager took Blanton out at first sign of a meltdown.
that too
but certainly feels like many a game slipped away when the relief was sent in a batter or two too late.
That's not Geren's fault
Blame Billy for that.
what are we blaming beane for?
the a’s bullpen is filthy, i’m sure most teams would love to swap relief pitchers.
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
embree used to be good too...
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions
embree is still not that terrible
if embree is your bullpen’s scapegoat for ignorant fans, that’s a pretty good situation to be in.
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
hey, i'm not ignorant!
I know I’m using him as a scapegoat!
I'm not saying the A's relief was bad
I’m just saying that Embree was at times used inappropriately, which falls on Geren.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
it goes beyond that
whether it was good luck or clutchness, but after being mediocre in both leagues this year, today he had 0 bb and 7ks.
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
Let's Go A's
Oops, I mean rAys
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
swisher
got on base 3 of 5 times last game, so ozzie sits him back down.
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
Ozzie is a bozo.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
obvious.com
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
I mean it's not just some dumb issue Ozzie has with Swish
He’s just generally an idiot. It’s nothing personal.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Rays/Phillies is going to be an odd world series
but i guess any series with the Rays is going to be odd. I still haven’t quite realized that they are an actual baseball team.
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
well they play games at Disneyworld from time to time
can’t they be a fairytale?
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
wow Garza only threw 6 pitches in the first...no wonder they don't play swish
he would slow down their game
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
ozzie wants to get the offseason started ASAP
maybe he has a big santeria animal sacrifice scheduled for later this evening…
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
this section of the Rays lineup makes all the A's look like bonafide sluggers
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
It's arguable that none of the current A's are bonafide sluggers
"It's a PIVOTAL series! There's only ONE OcTOber! And there's LOTS of unsold AD TIME that we have to FILL with my inNANE bullSHIT!" -Nick 10/06/07
ok well thats true. Cust is a slugger no doubt...but I mean when you think of power hitting teams
you don’t think of the A’s
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
shit, did we just trade jack cust?
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
Cust can bop,
but i wouldn’t say he is feared, and a bonafide slugger needs to scare the oppostion
"It's a PIVOTAL series! There's only ONE OcTOber! And there's LOTS of unsold AD TIME that we have to FILL with my inNANE bullSHIT!" -Nick 10/06/07
did you poll all AL pitchers or something? “who do you fear?”
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
I just don't get all that excited about the guy.
When big Frank would come up, I would take notice. Not to mention two years of playing time in the bigs, that is hardly a track record.
"It's a PIVOTAL series! There's only ONE OcTOber! And there's LOTS of unsold AD TIME that we have to FILL with my inNANE bullSHIT!" -Nick 10/06/07
...
i’m bailing out of this one while i still have a few brain cells left.
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
that's what the carbona will do
"It's a PIVOTAL series! There's only ONE OcTOber! And there's LOTS of unsold AD TIME that we have to FILL with my inNANE bullSHIT!" -Nick 10/06/07
lol are you sure
i’d take navarro/bartlett/iwamura on the A’s
by Asfan4ever723 on Oct 5, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
this year i would have too...
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions
i'd take their record
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Hahahahahahaha
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Nice catch there, AssJack
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Hmm...Looks like Shakespeare was right -
fowl is fair.
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
so is lackey
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions
griffey was pivotal to their success
who knew 3 home runs from a lousy defensive corner outfielder could make such a big difference…
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
Probably the same people who don't fully appreciate
that Ozzie Guillen is “fiesty” and therefore brilliant.
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
Funny thing is, Danny Richar was less pivotal.
It was such an insignificant trade.
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i wonder if AJ’s parents are also douchebags… is that a genetic thing?
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
Love Garza's arm
He has a chance to be really good.
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
Garza is 24 with 2 seasons under his belt
and Gallagher is 22 with 1 season under his belt – they’re very comparable. I like Garza’s curve a lot better at the moment; personally I would like to see Gallagher focus on developing a good slider and not throw the big curve so much.
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
My kid knows his younger brother.
His brother also pitches. He’s injured a lot, which can only mean that the A’s will end up drafting him.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
then lets trade gallagher
for a delmon young type hitter
by Asfan4ever723 on Oct 5, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
and crowd the outfield even more
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I really dislike AssJack a very large amount
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Apparently he is finally starting to play some "real baseball" now
"It's a PIVOTAL series! There's only ONE OcTOber! And there's LOTS of unsold AD TIME that we have to FILL with my inNANE bullSHIT!" -Nick 10/06/07
who actually likes him?
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
The Devil had some good things to say
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
thats a first for Ozzie
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Steve Perry, right?
"It's a PIVOTAL series! There's only ONE OcTOber! And there's LOTS of unsold AD TIME that we have to FILL with my inNANE bullSHIT!" -Nick 10/06/07
i was just looking at FAs
and I realized that we could probably sign Mulder this offseason, lol. It’s too bad he’s pretty much done, because otherwise i wouldn’t mind taking a flyer on him.
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
I'd take a flyer on him
I just wouldn’t take Mulder himself. I like flyers, though – sometimes they can be quite informative.
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
I myself prefer radio flyers....
you can schlep stuff around with one of those.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
i'd want P.F. Flyers
apparently you can outrun really really big dogs. you could probably also give them to Jack Cust, and he would be able to get to some fly balls outside of a 5 meter radius
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
You're killing me Smalls.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
what would be in this flyer about mulder?
better yet, what would be in a flyer about mark pryor?
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
How to use
ether properly…..Oh wait, wrong Prior.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
eh, pryor prior...only a senators difference
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions
It's really sad how far the Big Three have fallen
And its mostly injuries. I still have a soft spot for all 3.
Mulder will probably sign a minor league deal with someone this offseason or retire (probably the latter)
Huddy will hopefully come back after TJ surgery in ’09 and kick ass.
Zito will be Zito.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
Zito being Zito....
That means cashing rather large checks.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
oh so thats why we trade away all our decent players?
so they can transform into suckiness and allow us to beat them?
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Zito? Decent player?
Haven’t heard those words strung together in quite some time.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
He's been average since All Star Break.
Just not pitching to contract.
And, if you look at W-L record, his is better than Greg Smith’s. That’s a silver lining if there ever was one.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
I would think that "average" is a bit of a stretch
at this point. He’s been abysmal, and there’s no reason to think he’s going to be any better. Smith’s losses can be attributed to a lack of run support. Smith was unlucky, Zito was just plain bad.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Note I said post-ASB
6-5, 4.59 ERA, 82.1 IP, a .232 BAA is pretty average.
And, Zito’s run support, although better than Smith, is still in the bottom 10 among qualified starters in MLB (Smith: 2.88, Zito: 4.05)
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We have beat Huddy and Zito this year...but...
that Zito contract will stop the Giants from sniffing playoff contention for a while. Unless he turns into the ace his contract warrants. That and the Rowand contract have strapped a LOT of the Giants finances, and Rowand doesn’t supply the adequate power for the Giants.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
Barry Zito: Number One Giants Killer
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
My son decides that he wants to practice
baseball while the playoffs are on. Little dude wears me out sometimes. Oh well, it was fun!
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
So what's the NL
consensus on AN? Phillies or Dodgers? I’m conflicted on pulling for the Dodgers. I’m already sick of the inevitable Gibson retro shots, but on the other hand, I’m ecstatic at the thought of more misery being inflicted on Giants fans.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I've been rooting for Phillies-Rays and so far so goodish
(but I predicted Dodgers-Red Sox).
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
wonder which one Selig is rooting for?
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
At this point,
it has to RS vs Dodgers. Until last night it would have been Cubs vs Anybody.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
I assumed Bud was rooting for the Brewers
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 5, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll agree with your original prediction
I don’t have any sense that the Red Sox are one of the greatest teams of all time, but three World Series victories in five years would tend to argue otherwise.
they'd have to beat manny...
'That's something we do...thirteen hits and not score'-Terrence Long
by DyeLongJustice on Oct 5, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of balls... :-(
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
My question: Why throw hittable strikes
to batters who routinely swing at balls and never walk?
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
Maddon knows he doesn't HAVE to win this game
and he’d rather have those relievers ready to go 2 tomorrow if needed. Getting 6 out of Garza makes sense to me.
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
I thought so initially
but after Anderson gets on 2nd, you bring someone in.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
The Rays are going down like flies
:-(
The ALCS won’t be complete without the Rays.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
What do you want, for Maddon to put in Balfour?
It’s bad managing to pitch your best guys every day no matter what as if you’re desperate – especially when you’re not!
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
Anyone but Trever Miller
Not in a 2 run game.
Trever is arguably the Rays’ worst non-starter on the playoff roster.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
He's a LOOGY and he was brought into face one lefty,
so at least he was used situationally.
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
Beckett walks in a run
asshole
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Carlos Pena's game ending K
looked almost as bad as Soriano’s game ending K from yesterday.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
As much as I hate the slegnA, I wouldn't be heartbroken if the Bloody Sawx lose tonight
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
I enjoy wathcing the Massholes seeing their precious team lose
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
No F**ing way
Those bastards need no life at all.
May the Angels suffer one more agonizing defeat in Boston and may K-Rod accidentally get in the way of a 120 mph line drive off David Ortiz's bat
The more the Red Sawx play, the more it helps the Rays.
Especially if the Sawx/Slegna play all 5, and the Sawx dont’ have time to reset their rotation.
Now with 100% more Canuck.
I would love to see the Sox sweep the Slegna
but, on the other hand, it would be hi-fucking-larious to see the Red Sox blow a 2-0 series lead, too.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
If only games 3 and 4 were a double-header
Then both teams would probably lose.
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
Yeah, that's always been the sweet thing about this series
Somebody we despise is going to lose. I think we’ve engaged in some self-discovery and realized that we despise Slegna just a little bit more.
You can learn so many valuable life-lessons from baseball, can't you?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Like the value of learning how to choose the lesser of two evils
Which is all we have to look forward to in this series.
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Lesser of two evils, or greater of two schadenfreudes?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Eat some dirt, Pedreckstein
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
That's not good, right?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 5, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I find myself rooting for the Red Sox.
Also Rays, Phillies and Dodgers.
I’m surprised to be rooting for the Phillies, and really surprised about the Dodgers. I didn’t even pick the Dodgers.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 5, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
I am rooting for the Dodgers and Rays to get there
I got to Dodger games with my business partner but since I always say the AL is better, I won’t be upset at all if the Rays win.
May the Angels suffer one more agonizing defeat in Boston and may K-Rod accidentally get in the way of a 120 mph line drive off David Ortiz's bat
So you're hoping for five and seven game series?
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 5, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Now that it's Phillies vs Dodgers, who do you want for the NL in the WS?
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
I picked the Phillies, but I won't know the answer to this until the game starts.
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 5, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
He's very lucky the slegnA only got one run
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Does the 'C' on Varitek's uniform stand for "Can't throw"
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
There's a worse possibility
[Crosby] "Guy that has driven in some big runs for the A's over the years" - Vince Cotroneo
by WaddellCanseco on Oct 5, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
clutch
"Lefty relievers are like the different Mountain Dew flavors. New ones keep appearing, and people are willing to buy, but in the end most of them suck." - Gallagher's Watermelons
i bit the bullet and got a small tv at best buy.
and a lawn chair lounger.
alaska A (now in Colorado)
Beckett is sucking the life outta Fenway right now
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Beckett is laboring
May the Angels suffer one more agonizing defeat in Boston and may K-Rod accidentally get in the way of a 120 mph line drive off David Ortiz's bat
He may need an epidural before too long
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
You gonna check how much he's dilated?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Not for any amount of money
"However, at Elias, I think they keep track of the amount of sunflower seeds spit in a dugout each night." - Brad Ziegler, 8/7/08
Beckett was on the shelf for a little while this year, right?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I order a home run over the monster
May the Angels suffer one more agonizing defeat in Boston and may K-Rod accidentally get in the way of a 120 mph line drive off David Ortiz's bat
Hey guys, let's open up a new thread shall we?
This one’ getting a little long:
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/10/5/628948/open-game-thread-bosox-vs
I'm never gonna do it without the fez on!
HAHAHA HA!!
"It's a PIVOTAL series! There's only ONE OcTOber! And there's LOTS of unsold AD TIME that we have to FILL with my inNANE bullSHIT!" -Nick 10/06/07
Score that:
3-run single!! Holy crap.
"It's a PIVOTAL series! There's only ONE OcTOber! And there's LOTS of unsold AD TIME that we have to FILL with my inNANE bullSHIT!" -Nick 10/06/07
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