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Open Thread: Spring Training Game 17? 17.5? 18? 19? - A's vs. Rangers

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OK, I give up -- how does one count split-squad games?

I guess my solution would be ... to just not count them at all.

(If you do want to start counting things, I'd suggest starting at "1" for the first 2008 appearance in print of "more serious than ... originally thought" with regard to an A's injury.)

So, here we are at A's 2008 Spring Training game N, with the A's hosting the Rangers, Gio Gonzalez (aka "GioGolo") vs. Sidney Ponson. Sidney Ponson? Jeez, the Rangers really are going to suck this year. Interesting to see that the A's are giving Sweeney a look in center today, and Conrad at second.

Lineups:

Rangers

Kinsler 2B
Mench LF
Young SS
Hamilton DH
Byrd RF
Blalock 3B
Murphy CF
Broussard 1B
Laird C

A's

Denorfia LF
Barton 1B
Brown RF
Cust DH
Sweeney R CF
Hannahan 3B
Murphy SS
Bowen C
Conrad 2B

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"Sweater weather" in Phoenix, 56 degrees

Gosh, the one day the weather there would suit me.
Kinsler singles.

by Englishmajor on Mar 16, 2008 1:06 PM PDT   0 recs

To be honest with you, it was cold.

We had seats in the shade, and got up in the 3rd inning to walk around. From there, it was hoping the sun would peek out from the clouds. So we largely strolled and picked sunny spots. But we stayed all 9 innings and the A's won!

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by louismg on Mar 16, 2008 6:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ponson only got a minor league deal I think

So this is basically a tryout for him.

56... I wish it were 56 degrees here. I believe we're in the 30s today.

by thejd44 on Mar 16, 2008 1:08 PM PDT   0 recs

if he can stay on the wagon

and control his weight he might be a good option for the Rangers this year.

by OaklandSi on Mar 16, 2008 1:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

what's for lunch?

(sorry, once this is out of the way I'll continue on the game)

me; angel hair pasta with shrimp, scallops, onion, spinach and walnuts in a butter-olive oil sauce. (I eat well on weekends, not so well during the week).

by OaklandSi on Mar 16, 2008 1:12 PM PDT   0 recs

leftovers

Homemade meatloaf (ground turkey, turkey Italian sausage, Jimmy Dean spicy sausage, oatmeal, celery, onions [always remember to grind the onions in with the meat], garlic, bread crumbs, S&P), sauteed mustard rabe, homemade sourdough bread.

I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll have to try to do that more often. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Mar 16, 2008 1:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

DP!

5-4-3, Hannahan did a nice job.

Turkey sandwich, strawberries, grapes.

by Englishmajor on Mar 16, 2008 1:13 PM PDT   0 recs

5-3, wasn't it

"Tomorrow it may rain." - Leo Durocher

by andeux on Mar 16, 2008 1:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Gameday has it

5-5-3

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Mar 16, 2008 1:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It was 5-3

Grounder to 3rd, step on the bag, throw across the diamond.

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by louismg on Mar 16, 2008 6:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The same thing..

The first 5 indicates who fielded the ball,, the second 5 is out at 3rd and 3 out at first.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Mar 16, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hmm Lunch...

Im still undecided.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Mar 16, 2008 1:16 PM PDT   0 recs

Byrd K's

No score, going to bottom of 1st.

by Englishmajor on Mar 16, 2008 1:17 PM PDT   0 recs

I have a feeling we are

gonna light Ponson up big time.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Mar 16, 2008 1:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Good Start

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Mar 16, 2008 1:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

then again...

Sweeney's hit the best of the four

by OaklandSi on Mar 16, 2008 1:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

4-0 A's

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Mar 16, 2008 1:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Cust singles

Denorfia scores. 1-0 A's!

by Englishmajor on Mar 16, 2008 1:24 PM PDT   0 recs

R Sweeney doubles to center

E-Meal scores, Cust on second, Hannahan up, 2-0 A's.

by Englishmajor on Mar 16, 2008 1:27 PM PDT   0 recs

Ken describes Sweeney's double: "That ball was smoked!!"

...and Ponson looks around for some mustard.

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

by Nick on Mar 16, 2008 1:28 PM PDT   0 recs

4-0 A's

Ponson gives up five hits, two that sounded like very solid hits.

by OaklandSi on Mar 16, 2008 1:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

let's see what he does second inning

the first was nowhere near as bad as Zito's start against the A's (or the Giants' starting pitcher yesterday).

by OaklandSi on Mar 16, 2008 1:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Murphy

Were you able to tell if Murphy getting out was due to a good throw or a bad error in judgment from Murphy?

by Coffee13eans on Mar 16, 2008 1:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No, I think he sent Brown from 2nd

I think Murphy headed to 2nd on the throw home, saw the ball get past Laird, rounded the bag too far, and got caught when Young slid in behind him and took the throw from Laird for the tag out.

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

by Nick on Mar 16, 2008 1:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Korach was talking about DeFrancesco's

aggressiveness in sending the runner home, right after Murphy was out

by OaklandSi on Mar 16, 2008 1:36 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Murphy slipped going back to 2nd

He was being aggressive, and turning back to beat the throw, his feet didn't get out of the dirt quick enough. He ended up with dirt in his shirt and pants and was shaking his head. Embarrassing, but the RBIs still counted!

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by louismg on Mar 16, 2008 6:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Conrad gets charged with an error

as Ken and Ray go into a digression about Ray's relationship with Kuiper.

by Englishmajor on Mar 16, 2008 1:35 PM PDT   0 recs

Go Go

Unearned Runs.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Mar 16, 2008 1:37 PM PDT   0 recs

Conrad singles again

Denorfia grounds out to 2nd. Conrad to second. 2 out.

by HigherPie on Mar 16, 2008 1:44 PM PDT   0 recs

Over on the Met's broadcast today

Wayne Hagin (yes, the same guy from my sig line) spent 2 innings talking about the Columbine massacre. He might want to avoid that kind of filler material in the future.

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

by Nick on Mar 16, 2008 1:45 PM PDT   0 recs

Speaking of the two shooters....

one of the video's shows one of the killers wearing a Boston beanie cap. Just saying.

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

by alox on Mar 16, 2008 3:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wayne Hagin...

is horrible. The day that he left Cardinals radio was one of the single greatest days of my life.

by mynameistyler on Mar 16, 2008 3:44 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Barton walks

1st and 2nd, 2 away

by HigherPie on Mar 16, 2008 1:47 PM PDT   0 recs

Or maybe his waist pitches

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07

by doctorK on Mar 16, 2008 2:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Brown Walks

Bases loaded for Mr. Cust.

by HigherPie on Mar 16, 2008 1:48 PM PDT   0 recs

I think Korach mentions Bill King

at the just the right frequency with just the right mix of honor, fondness, and sarcasm.

stat-addled alien overlord

by salb918 on Mar 16, 2008 1:53 PM PDT   0 recs

Texas Arm / Lunch

Who is up in the pen for Texas?

Lunch? I am enjoying a Pork rice onion and peas concoction...
...how are those strawberries? I'm afraid to fork out the cash if they're no good...

by BleacherGuy on Mar 16, 2008 1:56 PM PDT   0 recs

sounds good

early for strawberries in California, they might be imported

by OaklandSi on Mar 16, 2008 2:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I had the first Cali strawberries of the year this morning

organic goodness

"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King

by Buck Turgidson on Mar 16, 2008 2:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

made sure I inspected 'em real good first

"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King

by Buck Turgidson on Mar 16, 2008 2:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

One of them could have had a cocaine habit

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 Mar 16, 2008 2:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

S'berries

wow...great feedback! ...I think I'll wait til later in the spring however....fuji apples are like candy right now...

by BleacherGuy on Mar 16, 2008 2:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I made breakfast for lunch. Eggs,bacon, hashbrowns, rye toast.

by TheGreenGoldCrush on Mar 16, 2008 2:01 PM PDT   0 recs

Josh Hamilton has now reached base

in 12 consecutive plate appearances (9/9 with 3 BBs). And...I'm guessing Ryan Goleski hasn't. :-(

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 Mar 16, 2008 2:01 PM PDT   0 recs

Luckily for me, that never happened

back when I drove a Geo Spectrum.

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 Mar 16, 2008 2:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

at least it wasn't a Yugo

not only the company, but the country went out of business

by OaklandSi on Mar 16, 2008 2:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Kind of like Vallejo is going broke?

If I buy something from Vallejo and the whole city goes bankrupt, can I still return the item if I keep the receipt?

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 Mar 16, 2008 2:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

historical precedent

during the 1850's Marysville hired Jim Beckwourth to plan a new road through the Sierras. He did the job, but the town was partially destroyed by a fire. That mayor got voted out, and the following mayor told Beckwourth that the contract was with the former city govt., and didn't have to be honored. Beckwourth sued but the court case dragged on, and he died without ever getting paid.

by OaklandSi on Mar 16, 2008 2:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

also, Marysville was bankrupt

that was part of the new mayor's excuse

by OaklandSi on Mar 16, 2008 2:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm off to the movies

it's that time of year. Hope the A's battle back!

by Englishmajor on Mar 16, 2008 2:07 PM PDT   0 recs

Smith has basically done nothing wrong -

He keeps being efficient, effective, impressive.

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 Mar 16, 2008 2:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs