Open Thread: Spring Training Game 17? 17.5? 18? 19? - A's vs. Rangers
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Hmm Lunch...
Im still undecided.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 16, 2008 1:16 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
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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
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I believe Ponson's wheels have now come off
4-0 A's at the end of the first.
by Englishmajor on Mar 16, 2008 1:29 PM PDT 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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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man....all I had was a few soft tacos from taco bell
by Coffee13eans on
Mar 16, 2008 1:36 PM PDT
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but quizonos is better than tacos
MMMmmmm.....toasty
by Coffee13eans on
Mar 16, 2008 1:38 PM PDT
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I think I know what Im getting now..
very soon.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on
Mar 16, 2008 1:37 PM PDT
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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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One of them could have had a cocaine habit
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by Nico on
Mar 16, 2008 2:07 PM PDT
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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
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Yes, I think they were from Mexico
Trader Joe's, quite good.
by Englishmajor on
Mar 16, 2008 2:05 PM PDT
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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
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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
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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
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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
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also, Marysville was bankrupt
that was part of the new mayor's excuse
by OaklandSi on
Mar 16, 2008 2:17 PM PDT
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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
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