Open Thread: Spring Training Game 22 and 23 - A's vs. Angels, A's at Cubs
by Tyler Bleszinski on Mar 19, 2008 12:08 PM PDT
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Rich Harden will be taking on the Angels at Phoenix Muni. A's killer Ervin Santana is the opposing starter. Joe Blanton draws travel time to go to face the Cubs.
This is their last respective starts before the green and gold board a plane and head out to Japan. It's hard to believe, but the Phoenix portion of the spring comes to a close already.
LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!
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By the way
I'm watching Marco Scutaro in the Blue Jays/Red Sox game right now. Weird to see him in another uni.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Mar 19, 2008 12:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I was watching
that too. Very weird.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 19, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Had a key walk
against Okajima which got him out of the game and got the Jays to get a lead.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Mar 19, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The other day I watched
Dan Haren strike out Nick Swisher. It was a little bit depressing even though I don't question either trade.
by thejd44 on Mar 19, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
other "former" A's in that game
Bobby Keilty - 0 for 2 I think
Sal Fasano - HBP in the 8th or 9th, stole 2nd during a 15 pitch at-bat, and then was picked off. weird
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 19, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lineups?
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good start for harden
he striked out both vlad & hunter
by andyk314 on Mar 19, 2008 12:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineup for A's vs LAA
Fiorentino, LF
Ellis, 2B
Sweeney, M, DH
Brown, C, RF
Crosby, SS
Johnson, 1B
Bowen, C
Murphy, 3B
Denorfia, CF
by andyk314 on Mar 19, 2008 12:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
vs cubs
Oakland AB
Buck, RF
Suzuki, C
Barton, 1B
Cust, DH
Hannahan, 3B
Sweeney, R, CF
Brown, C, LF
Conrad, 2B
Petit, SS
Chi Cubs
Theriot, SS
Soriano, A, LF
Lee, 1B
Ramirez, 3B
Fukudome, RF
DeRosa, 2B
Blanco, C
Pie, CF
Thomas, DH
Oakland IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Blanton 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0 7.36
Chi Cubs IP H R ER BB SO HR ERA
Dempster 1.0 0 0 0 0 1 0 6.17
by joeldavid on Mar 19, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Corey Brown?
Is that Corey Brown starting in left? I guess Linden is still sulking.
by DiegoAsFan on Mar 19, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So after his big HR yesterday,
Corey Brown is starting both games!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 19, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha, just noticed that as well
I'm guessing one has to be Emil Brown. Probably the LF in the Cubs game.
by DiegoAsFan on Mar 19, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the correction
Just assumed Emil was better suited in left from what I had heard.
by DiegoAsFan on Mar 19, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else having probs
with MLBs GameDay? Cause mine hasnt worked for days.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 19, 2008 12:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Murphy bobbles and wilson is on 1st
ruled a basehit
by theblackpearl on Mar 19, 2008 12:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gameday not working
for anyone else?
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 19, 2008 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone listening to the Blanton game?
If someone can do pxp for this one, I can do the other game
by theblackpearl on Mar 19, 2008 12:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm listening to the Harden one
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Mar 19, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL At ESPN announcers..
"Coming up on the 25th its The Boston Red Sox vs Eric Chavez and the Oakland A's in Japan"
Someone tell Eric hes gonna be playing.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 19, 2008 12:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess "Jack Hannahan and the Oakland A's" just doesnt have the same ring
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've said that
multiple times now. It makes me laugh every time. But I don't suppose for a regular audience they have any other names that people might recognize. "The World Champion Boston Red Sox face off against Chris Denorfia and the Oakland A's".
by Tyler Bleszinski on Mar 19, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They could go with
Blanton or Harden.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 19, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there's just something wrong
with Joe Blanton being the face of a team called the ‘Athletics’
by colin on Mar 19, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It has been stressed repeatedly that they are not athletes
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 19, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So was Giambi.
God I miss fat ole struffy Giambi.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 19, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty soon...
Gatorade will start making Cupcakes
No Harden and No Chavez make the A's go, something something...
by gdub171 on Mar 19, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm surprised
that they just didn't go for "The World Champs and Team that had THE CURSE against the team from the Moneyball book".
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by 5Aces on Mar 19, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got the feeling that Matthews and Hunter are...
going to kill the A's this year.
How many innings will Harden go today?
by Oaktownflav on Mar 19, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Torii Hunter scares me about as much as a big fluffy teddy bear
Seeing him 19 times will make A's fans who are worried realize he's just not anything special
by thejd44 on Mar 19, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harden 4Ks through 3
he is looking good
by andyk314 on Mar 19, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn, sac fly please!
C'mon Denorf!
by Oaktownflav on Mar 19, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is Gameday correct??
Has Harden really thrown only 21 pitches through three innings, all for strikes?!?
by DiegoAsFan on Mar 19, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If that's ture...
that's pretty amazing. Mabye he's just throwing his fastball today. Might explain why he's giving up more hits and fewer walks.
by WhiteElephants on Mar 19, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to think it's a mistake
Looking at the past at bats on Gameday, all four K's were on 3 pitches and every other batter hit the first pitch. That's a little bit too much to believe.
by DiegoAsFan on Mar 19, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
spring training gameday
This was a problem with Gameday last spring too. I guess they probably just aren't paying any one to keep a close eye on this game and update things accurately.
by colin on Mar 19, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, ervin is in midseason form
against the A's.
by Oaktownflav on Mar 19, 2008 12:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He always is.
He's just in Spring Training form against the rest of MLB.
by mikev on Mar 19, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have 2 goals for the team
With a healthy Harden .500 plus for the season and go 19-0 against the Angels (LOL)
by TimTimTimbo on Mar 19, 2008 12:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh no
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden combacker
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The two scariest words ever!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Mar 19, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He seems to be ok, but a ball did deflect off of him
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 1:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
UHHHHHHHH......
What is so interesting about the Dodgers using the A's stadium That Buan talks about it for freaking 5 minutes every half inning?????
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That they are a normal Florida team aren't they?
by theblackpearl on Mar 19, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They just played their last
Grapefruit league game. Next year they'll be in AZ.
You've got to ask yourself a question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?- Dirty Harry
by drumber on Mar 19, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grapefruit League
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The fact that the Dodgers have been doing spring training in Vero Beach FL for the last 60 years until yesterday is, apparently, not very interesting.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
by doctorK on Mar 19, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or this common Buanism...
"So you're saying there's a chance..."
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on Mar 19, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1-0 Angels
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Mar 19, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Angles up 1-0... Swish would have had it... Kotsay... Kielty....Bradley
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Norf.. mabe Tino
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW FOXSPORTS.COM claiming "poor judgment" on Beane in article
http://msn.foxsports.com/mlb/story/7929534/A's-paying-dearly-for-their-judgement-errors
Funny they dont mention the success of the A's over that period.
Front Page Article!
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What is the point of that article?
There are a lot of words, and some paragraphs, but none of it makes sense.
by mikev on Mar 19, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thats what im saying!!!
It makes it seem like this writer just wanted to take a jab at Beane while he was "down" (which he is not). So I am not sure, but they the writer doesnt seem to care about our amazing run of winning seasons over the Moneyball time and oh dont mind the injuries last year as well.
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe a 32 part series?
I'm guessing we shouldn't hold our breath waiting for an article on every team taking a quick uninformed look at bad draft picks each team made 5 years ago. Or explaining how a general manager has not been perfect in every decision for 8 years.
Honestly, I try to avoid Ringolsby becuase he is an old school hack. I should have stayed away from this one as well. It was almost enough to make me sign up at fox sports so I could respond.
by DiegoAsFan on Mar 19, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wrote him an email to the email posted...
Im sure he will be repenting in no time!
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
articles like that
make me cry a little on the inside
by oakinboston on Mar 19, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Articles that bad
make the baby Jesus cry.
Winner of the 2008 "find grover a new sig" contest.
by 5Aces on Mar 19, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone. I can only have one game running on gameday
which one should I choose?
by kapers on Mar 19, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sh*t, what time did these games start?? It's in the 7th??
by kapers on Mar 19, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
These were 12:05 starts, so the A's can get a early start to Japan
by theblackpearl on Mar 19, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rats? They're playing in Anaheim? ;)
"If I have to be remembered because of *statistics*, then I did something wrong along the way." ~ Brett Favre
by Poppy on Mar 19, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Jennifer. Where is Ohtobe? Does he not check in during ST?
by kapers on Mar 19, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know. :(
I thought he would have check in by now. Did he claim his older user ID yet?
by Jennifer on Mar 19, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foulke's in
What's he give up today? 3 runs?
You've got to ask yourself a question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?- Dirty Harry
by drumber on Mar 19, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
granny?
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
SMALL SAMPLE SIZE!
Foulke has a proven track record, and a couple of innings in Spring mean nothing, okay?
I, for one, am expecting a sub-2.50 ERA and 25-30 saves from Foulke this year.
by mikev on Mar 19, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you kidding?!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Mar 19, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im sadly Prophetic
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 runs, 3 earned
You've got to ask yourself a question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?- Dirty Harry
by drumber on Mar 19, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I never liked the name F-Rod
F-Wad is a much better fit. I'm sure most on here can figure out what the f stands for.
"Put some ice on it. After that, there's nothing a few beers won't take care of. " -Pink
by OrlandoAsFan on Mar 19, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always thought Kry-Rod was more appropriate.
by mikev on Mar 19, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that words too.
Anything demeaning is good.
"Put some ice on it. After that, there's nothing a few beers won't take care of. " -Pink
by OrlandoAsFan on Mar 19, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
-words +works
"Put some ice on it. After that, there's nothing a few beers won't take care of. " -Pink
by OrlandoAsFan on Mar 19, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I liked "sulK-Rod" after the Kendall-steals-home game
way to speed humanities demise douche bags! @('.')@
by monkeyball on Mar 19, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I changed it to F-Rod because I hated that they called him K-Rod. I like what the F stands for in this case, too. :-)
by kapers on Mar 19, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
K is for Krap
which is that gooey stuff on his hat.
by Athletic Supporter on Mar 19, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just decided that Foulke reminds me of
Emilio Estevez ("mighty ducks" coach). but the internet pics i found didnt really back it up.
i should go back to working.
by oakinboston on Mar 19, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Foulke
makes me sad, why is he going to japan???
first post btw HI EVERYONE
Go A's!!!
by stephanc101 on Mar 19, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
welcome.
good first post. I'm not sure anyone really knows the answer though.
"Put some ice on it. After that, there's nothing a few beers won't take care of. " -Pink
by OrlandoAsFan on Mar 19, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Santana
Owns us, all the dang time
Go A's!!!
by stephanc101 on Mar 19, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A's lead Cubs 4-2 in the 8th
anyone know how the runs scored or who we scored them off of?
by Athletic Supporter on Mar 19, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hart
2 bb's 2 hits
You've got to ask yourself a question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?- Dirty Harry
by drumber on Mar 19, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thx, 5-2 now
I was hoping it was against someone better
by Athletic Supporter on Mar 19, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bottom of the barrel at this point
even our guy's
You've got to ask yourself a question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?- Dirty Harry
by drumber on Mar 19, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hart
I guess Hart has had a good spring. His ERA was 0.82 before today, and he seems to have locked up a BP spot. Overall, our offense looked pretty pathetic today, though.
by Athletic Supporter on Mar 19, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
shutout over
we got a run against orange county
You've got to ask yourself a question: Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?- Dirty Harry
by drumber on Mar 19, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im still steaming about that Fox Sports Article about Beane
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by asfan777 on Mar 19, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually the Article was totally correct for what it said.
The ownership didn't allow Billie to spend much on drafts or on Latin America or Asia markets. That is why we had such a bleak minor leagues.
This offseason they added domestic and Latin America, Australian and Asian scouts and provided alot more money to sign them with. I really like what Wolfe has done to allow Beane to inprove the minors so that we don't go down the same road again.
Add to that the offseason condititioning and training and we are in a much better place so that now with all of these great young kids, we may be able to keep them healthy.
But, of course, this is only my personal, perfect, unbiased opinion ;-)
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Mar 19, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not necessarily incorrect
I think what is upsetting is not that that it is lies or incorrect, as much as it is just throwaway comments that could be said of any team in baseball. Every GM misses on some draft picks, every GM makes a bad free agent signing. It's just that some baseball people are still so butt-hurt about Moneyball that they take any chance they can to try and dump on Beane and completely leave out the context of those misses and neglect to mention any of the many successes.
The whole tone of the article seemed to be, "If Beane is so smart why isn't he right with every move every time?", which is just pathetic and lazy writing (read: whining)
by DiegoAsFan on Mar 19, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I Agree
I agree with your view. But what I liked is that this last offseason showed that it was not Beane so much as management not allowing him to spend the money on drafts or latin America. The article should have pointed out that Beane did good this offseason besides the trades
PS. Whining is not a bad thing.. if we do it
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Mar 19, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
F Hernandez gets the save..
made it interesting but gets the job done. A's win over Cubs 5-2.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 19, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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