Open Thread: Spring Training Game 15 - A's vs. White Sox
by notsellingjeans on Mar 14, 2008 12:46 PM PDT
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PrintThe A's return to action after a day off with a 1:05 p.m. date against the White Sox. Nick Swisher will bat fifth and play CF for the Sox in his debut against his former team.
The A's send Rich Harden to the mound and host Chicago counters with Jose Contreras. Today's lineups are posted below if you click the "read more" link.
*If the season started tomorrow, I think you'd see Kiko Calero placed on the 60-day DL, Mike Sweeney added to the 40-man (and active) roster...and a disappointed Gio Gonzalez, Greg Smith, Kirk Saarloos, Brooks Conrad, and Todd Linden. Call it "40-man roster politics".
All those guys warrant a chance, and it would be nice to reward them. But not at the cost of unnecessarily exposing one of our current 40-man roster guys to waivers. All five of them will eventually get their chance if they are still performing well in AAA when someone else eventually goes on the 60-day DL later this year.
Today's Lineups:
A's
Buck RF
Ellis 2b
Barton 1b
Crosby SS
Johnson DH
Sweeney LF
Suzuki C
Hannahan 3b
Denorfia CF
White Sox
Ramirez 2b
Cabrera SS
Thome DH
Konerko 1b
Swisher CF
Dye RF
Fields 3b
Quentin LF
Hall C
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So is Denorfia
Going to hit at the bottom of the order rather than the top? Earlier this offseason I thought he would hit leadoff. What do you guys think?
RIVER CATS: AAA CHAMPS!
I don't think he'll be moved up
until he shows that he's over the rust.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Mar 14, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions
we need to start a secret club for all the AN vegans
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
Absolutely!
Next we'll all contribute monetary donations to the Joe Morgan School of Baseball Analysis.
by thejd44 on Mar 14, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
no it must be secret
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
gaspacho?
Is that the vegan version of nacho runs?
Or just a precursor thereunto?
I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll have to try to do that more often. @('.')@
if you prick a vegan, does he bleed?
I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll have to try to do that more often. @('.')@
if I recall the terms of the deal ...
... if I lose, I need to give you a pound of Lance Niekro's flesh, right?
I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll have to try to do that more often. @('.')@
or, you could gaspacho as you enjoy your ice-cold Snickers
I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll have to try to do that more often. @('.')@
weird. working for me.
I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll have to try to do that more often. @('.')@
I don't know what you've been eating ...
... but mine rarely looks like this:
I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll have to try to do that more often. @('.')@
I am a vegan also
I am a vegan also. I have been striving for level 5 status for years........
Seriously, I am a vegan.
And I tried to reply to this post hours ago at work but 3.0 crashed my work computer.
Rickey Henderson: 35, 24, hall of fame!
by Athletics fan and runner on Mar 14, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Making us believers
I know many of us have had great doubts about Crosby and Harden. It's nice to see them fairing well so far in Spring. Keep cutting off lettuce heads and I'll start burning incense to ward off all of the evil spirits......
The greenmachine
It was probably supposed to be a grounder to the 2B
But he accidentally positioned it in the hole so it slipped into the outfield.
by thejd44 on Mar 14, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
classic
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
I would guess not
But only because it sounds like he's worse than Soriano defensively. He can hit the bejesus out of the ball, but no glove = AAA for now.
I think Juan Uribe might open the roster as the 2B.
by thejd44 on Mar 14, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Open the season on the roster
Apparently, I don't like typing all the words in my sentences.
by thejd44 on Mar 14, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
is this game on the radio
and if so, what stations?
(i asked a few weeks ago, but since you can't search comments on new AN, i have to ask again)
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
radio/tv schedule for year
http://oakland.athletics.mlb.com/schedule/broadcast.jsp?c_id=oak
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
thanks
so this game isn't on 106.9?
damn, i need to drive to the bay area in a few minutes.
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
we're working mostly off feedback from AN
and evern after we roll out the next version of search, we'll be able to tweak more based on how well y'all like it. the benefit of the new platform is that we can quickly change the functionality.
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 14, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
clockwerks
quick question regarding the login at the top:
is there any way to automatically focus the cursor on the username field once I click "Login'"? I don't mind the two separated by all the screen real estate, but moving all the way over to activate the field is slightly tedious.
good suggestions
I'll see what we can do
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 15, 2008 6:14 AM PDT up reply actions
Buck slips
and I assume he tore every ligament in his body. Buan says he's fine, but I'm sure he'll be day-to-day in the next hour.
by thejd44 on Mar 14, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions
Hi all. Is today over yet? Is it the weekend? Can I SLEEP!?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
well, with Crosby's bat control,
you just know that the ball will be put in play.
No, I'm not drunk. I'm just getting really restless in the office and it's causing me to type stupid things.
Well so far...
he's given up on runs and hits for that matter, so I guess I'll take it.
by WhiteElephants on Mar 14, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
do you think he was hurting from that slip? or good defense?
by Coffee13eans on Mar 14, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Ellis got to 2nd on good hustle, so it was really a single
by theblackpearl on Mar 14, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
They showed this play on highlights here in Chicago
The ball went to the cutoff man who was lined up for a throw to third. Ellis took second on a hustle play, barely got in under the tag. Definitely not Buck's fault because of injury or anything else. If anything whoever was playing short for the Sox wasn't in the right position. He should've been over towards second for that cutoff to hold Ellis to a single.
by thejd44 on Mar 15, 2008 12:56 AM PDT up reply actions
if we do, we'd better contact our physician
I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll have to try to do that more often. @('.')@
That would be a new one, getting hurt watching a 3rd strike. They probably
just want to see more petit
by theblackpearl on Mar 14, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Swish pops up to Barton
end of 4 5-0 A's and Harden has a no-hitter, and since it is only spring training, I don't care
How many pitches has Harden
thrown? Any idea on how far the A's plan on letting him go?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Someone on the radio is talking about how upset
A's fans were with the Swisher trade, but boy oh boy what the Chisox gave up for him. Maybe it will be good for the A's but it still sucks.
Has anyone seen Sweeney play in person?
I hear he has 5pm power. Looks good in batting practice but doesnt translate to game time.
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 14, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions
Just a guess....
but that's about the time the players take batting practice before a a 7pm start isn't it?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
That Karma -- she's a bitch!
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Mar 14, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
What a great day this is! Harden pitching *well* and Barton hitting homers? Does it get any better?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
you can sign me up for 8 months of that
by TheGreenGoldCrush on Mar 14, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I feel dirty
Just made a post on McC.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
Did it look like a fried Snickers?
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Mar 14, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
That awful black and orange motif
It makes me feel like in stuck in A&W hell.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
Or even like I'm stuck ...
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
sweet....
the better he does the more likely Billy can trade him
by Coffee13eans on Mar 14, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Buan's comment on DJ's homer
He's usually good for a home run in this park!
Sounds like he's made for the White Sox.
"I'm more into going home and being horizontal" - Lew Wolff
Swisher should be mad
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Mar 14, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
True Athletic, indeed
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
Had to get outside for a bit to enjoy the 82 degree weather
I really do not want to be back in this cube.
Sounds interlewdly poetic.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Mar 14, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
gameday
put Danny Richar in as the pitcher. I'm pretty sure that he plays 2B (or is it outfield?) for the White Sox.
Stark asks "MLB's worst team?"
The Giants are mentioned, of course:
Giants: "You watch that team, and it's actually depressing," said a scout that has watched way too much of the Giants, apparently. ... "The talk of Arizona," said another scout, "is, how bad will the Giants be?"
Former Rangers farmhand, who apparently has great speed
by theblackpearl on Mar 14, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Lisa Loopner's boyfriend (left).
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Mar 14, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Like I said -- he left.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Mar 14, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to see Billy Crystal again !!!
He actually made contact with one of the pitches and got ahead in the count.
by Coffee13eans on Mar 14, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That was prolly the best ST game thus far...
well balanced pitching, defense, and hitting against the A-lineup of the White Sox.
The fact that the walks were quick
does the fact that Harden's walks were quick 4-pitch types prove that he was working on off speed stuff? It seems like once he's down 1-0, or 2-0, he'd normally throw a fastball. So the fact that he (presumably) didn't, and threw more balls, might imply that it was a mandate for off-speed.
I'm thinking that the walks were just because of the spring training pitch selection, and I'm happy.
I wouldn't be so sure
Harden's (other) Achilles heal has always been control issues. Which is what makes him hittable at times, and also prevents me from complete suicidal behavior when he gets injured.
my internet connection crapped out
halfway through the game, and didn't return til now...but what I heard (Harden's pitching, Barton's 3 run HR) sounded pretty good
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