Open Game Thread: Spring Training Game 4 - A's vs. Rockies
by monkeyball on Mar 2, 2008 11:12 AM PST
271 comments
Well, we seem to have discovered another minor AN 3.0 bug: every time I try to enter the name of the Rockies shortstop in HTML mode, it keeps switching to TULOWYSIWYG mode. Not sure what's up with that.
OK, sorry about that one. Hey, it's spring training for us, too. I need to get my punning muscles limbered up.
Speaking of which, you folks aren't off the hook either. Today's drill: try to stretch the limits of the new AN 3.0 threading platform. I want to see lots of posts, replies, and tangential discussions in the game thread today. Remember, it's spring training: wins and losses in individual arguments don't matter—it's all about getting yourself ready to be in game shape, and we have less time than usual this spring.
Today we get our first look at Dana Eveland, the allegedly Blanton/Wells-esque lefty acquired from the D-Backs in the Haren deal. Josh Towers starts for the Rockies.
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Pre-game trade rumors...
There's a quick note in John Perrott's Every Given Sunday column at BP (behind a subscriber wall) that says:
The White Sox reportedly have interest in trading for Oakland second baseman Mark Ellis.
No other info or links.
by HigherPie on Mar 2, 2008 11:18 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
pfft
The WSox don't have the prospects.
by rebus on Mar 2, 2008 11:23 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
how about Ellis for Swisher?
I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll have to try to do that more often. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Mar 2, 2008 11:26 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Three-way trade?
The Sox might not have the prospects, but since Ellis is a bit undervalued around baseball, could Beane get a veteran back that he could flip for more prospects then Ellis would bring in?
Sometimes life will strike you out on a curve ball and the only choice you have is to flip off the umpire and walk to first base anyway.
by Threepwood XX on Mar 2, 2008 1:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm really happy with the game threads so far. 2.0 used to freeze up on Firefox after ~200 comments, but 3.0 is smooth and fast. And CXCX lets me read through a whole game thread in less than 5 minutes. Now if people would just fanpost more often, I could waste a full day's work online again.
by rebus on Mar 2, 2008 11:22 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
what's for lunch?
I'm having seconds from brunch: homemade whole-wheat cheddar scones and late-winter-greens salad. And espresso. Lots of espresso.
I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll have to try to do that more often. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Mar 2, 2008 11:28 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I haven't had breakfast yet
not sure whether to have it or go straight to lunch...
by OaklandSi on Mar 2, 2008 12:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
go straight to lunch
or just eat a breakfast item with a lunch item...works great.
the other day i had bacon and eggs, and then a sandwich. if you're not full yet, you can pack in more food.
such is life when you're trying to gain weight.
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
by flipgatey3 on Mar 2, 2008 12:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
at this point
I'm not looking to gain any weight, but thanks!
(for those who care, I had a light breakfast, and will go straight to dinner...)
by OaklandSi on Mar 2, 2008 3:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
got any extra scones? those sound good...
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Mar 2, 2008 12:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't have breakfast
But mac and cheese was lunch.
by thejd44 on Mar 2, 2008 12:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A's offense #1 in MLB
I just wanted to be able to say that once this season. ;-)
Team R H 2B 3B HR RBI TB BB SO OBP SLG AVG
1. Oakland Athletics 35 53 13 2 7 34 91 13 21 .472 .705 .411
Go A's!
by FoolshGame22 on Mar 2, 2008 11:45 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
tangential discussion per monkeyball's request...
My wife says I look better in this picture than in real life. --------------------------------------------->
Isn't that, like, really mean?
by HigherPie on Mar 2, 2008 11:48 AM PST reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't let her...
become a contestant on Moment of Truth.
Go A's!
by FoolshGame22 on Mar 2, 2008 11:56 AM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I never thought
Anything could make me more uncomfortable than an episode of Curb Your Enthusiasm, but that show might do it.
by HigherPie on Mar 2, 2008 12:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
We need to see you...
in real life to judge. :-)
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 12:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice calculator
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 12:58 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure that
that picture isn't doctored to make you look better too?
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 1:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hayyyyyyyyyyy
great shot with a lot of realism of being at home on a day off. LOL....
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 1:08 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
I won't be able to be on here while the game is on. I'm going to a BBQ! (I'm getting my bbq muscles ready for the tailgating), so all ya'll better have something fun for me to read when I get back with a full tummy.
I'm taking the radio with me though.
Just that thought made me shiver-happy. I'm going to a bbq and get to hear a baseball game. Life is good again!
Ooo! Piece of candy!
by ChickenStanley on Mar 2, 2008 12:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A's lineup
Buck
Ellis
D.J.
Crosby
C-Gon
Hannahan
Denofria
Rowen
Murphy
by HigherPie on Mar 2, 2008 12:06 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
dammit!
I wanted to see Cust maintain his multi-category lead in ST stats.
Go A's!
by FoolshGame22 on Mar 2, 2008 12:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Just because they are starting
does not mean that they will be in the lineup past half of the game. Particularly this time of the year.
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 1:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is Crosby 4th some kind of sick Geren joke?
I know he won't hit there during the regular season, but he very well could be the worst offensive player in that lineup. Is it one of those "we want this turd to get more at bats" sort of things?
by thejd44 on Mar 2, 2008 1:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
One Denorfia mis-spelling down,
19,999 to go!
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 2, 2008 12:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
waiting for someone to stumble on
Read Info
by rebus on Mar 2, 2008 12:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
i'm still waiting for
DeNorfia or Jeremey Belvins
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
by flipgatey3 on Mar 2, 2008 12:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Atkins knocks one off the wall
Pods scores
1-0 Rockies
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 12:13 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Gaaaaaaaaaak!!!!
Dana Eveland sucks! The team is too flawed! Blow up the team, Billy!!!!!
I'm in mid-season form.
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 2, 2008 12:14 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
canseco says that nico is juiced
i mean, how can you all ready be in mid season form?
i say where there is smoke there is fire.....
by greendatitiz on Mar 2, 2008 12:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
C-Gon guns out Atkins at the plate
Ray and Ken are highly impressed.
by HigherPie on Mar 2, 2008 12:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Sweet Throw
From CarGon. I think hes gonna make the team outta camp if he keeps this up.
by Syphon on Mar 2, 2008 12:18 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Newbie
I'm new to this site. I'm looking for some info on navigation etc. Anything like that here?
by SanLeandroA's on Mar 2, 2008 12:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I think we are all noobs to AN 3.0
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 12:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
navigation?
like a map?
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on Mar 2, 2008 12:25 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Look over to the welcome
thread located on the right.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 12:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome, fellow SAN LeANdrAN!
(assuming you are from your handle)
We have a new (in the last couple of weeks) software package so we're all still figuring it out. (I was going to say "groping around" but we pretty much do that all the time. We have a glossary of frequently used terms and memes but it is temporarily absent. Feel free to ask specific questions -- we will mock you for a while but eventually someone will answer.
by Englishmajor on Mar 2, 2008 12:53 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thx from the Cherry City
I found the "C" "X" info, so that's working pretty good. But what's the "action" and "up"? All the comments started to get collapsed after I went off to the A's page. I reloaded this page and got everything back and saw your comment. Never saw it arrive....
by SanLeandroA's on Mar 2, 2008 1:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If you click "Actions"
you can then click either "Flag" or "Rec". Flag flaggs a that comment for admin attention or something. It's not really set up to work right now. Rec recommends a comment. On the front page, on the right, there's a listing of "recommended fanposts" that have been recommended by other users.
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
by Elvez on Mar 2, 2008 1:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
And in the Edit Settings area of your profile
you can change your comment preferences to auto-refresh and always display expanded comments.
by Englishmajor on Mar 2, 2008 1:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we are all noobs to AN 3.0
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:20 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
DJ with a squib single
Crosby up, 2 outs
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 12:24 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I wish the broadcast team didn't have to push the all you can eat seating.
by rebus on Mar 2, 2008 12:29 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
The All you can eat thing
Makes me uncomfortable. I am fat already ...it's the last thing I would do is buy tics to eat like a hog for a game.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 12:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Do it..
once every 2 weeks, you be fine.
by Syphon on Mar 2, 2008 12:31 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How many females
say "I am fat already?"
I have questions, but I don't think any of them are appropraite to ask a stranger.
by thejd44 on Mar 2, 2008 1:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
all you can eat is bad for everyone
in order to make it a fair deal for the money you'd have to eat more than your total caloric needs for one day, even for a healthy big guy.
by rebus on Mar 2, 2008 1:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah and that's what I would do too.
That's why I will never buy those tix. I love icecream.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 1:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Is any of the Coliseum food all you can eat, or just anythign that comes with nacho cheese?
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 12:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rockies get a double from Ianetta
and thats it.
1-0 Rockies
Bottom 2
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 12:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Are any of you watching the game on MLBTV?
Or is it not on?
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 12:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
not on
btw I havent paid for mlb audo yet, buts its FREE from last year
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 12:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Not on.. Im listening
to MLB game day audio.
by Syphon on Mar 2, 2008 12:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't you get the email..
saying they were automatically charging your account this year?
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 12:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yikes, No!
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 12:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Mine said
Auto-renewal on March 10 unless I tell them otherwise.
by HigherPie on Mar 2, 2008 12:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I had the MLB.tv premium, paid for the whole year
I think Im gonna do month to month. Thanks for the headsup.
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 12:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I got one
Unless you opt out they said they're charging the card from last year's subscription.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 12:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'm broke
I had better opt out.
Rickey Henderson: 35, 24, hall of fame!
by Athletics fan and runner on Mar 2, 2008 12:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
when did you get it?
Around when?
Rickey Henderson: 35, 24, hall of fame!
by Athletics fan and runner on Mar 2, 2008 12:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
I think that my spam filter ate mine.
How does one go about opting out?
Rickey Henderson: 35, 24, hall of fame!
by Athletics fan and runner on Mar 2, 2008 12:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You had to click a button...
but if you didn't get the email ...email them I guess. But it's only 15 bucks...turn in your bottles and cans...and get the dough.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 12:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sign in to your mlb.com account
Top right of the homepage. Then navigate to "Account", and it's in there in the settings somewhere.
by HigherPie on Mar 2, 2008 12:44 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
They emailed me a new one.
I need to set one I can remember.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I never got that email
mlb.tv really does have iffy customer service in many ways.
Rickey Henderson: 35, 24, hall of fame!
by Athletics fan and runner on Mar 2, 2008 12:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah i am still waiting
for a password. I better go request it again.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 12:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Andrew Brown pitching
Top 3
EVEland done for the day
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 12:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Whens my boy..
James SImmons gonna get into a game?
by Syphon on Mar 2, 2008 12:42 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Why do you like his so much?
Any particular reason?
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 12:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I loved his..
Getty image from picture day. :)
by Syphon on Mar 2, 2008 12:45 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Ill prob change my..
avatar 20 times this season.
by Syphon on Mar 2, 2008 12:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
2 Ks for Brown
Bottom 3
Bowen
Murphy
Buck
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 12:50 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
OK!
I'm on now and right off it's commercial time !
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 12:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yay! Here I am!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Mar 2, 2008 12:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
When are you going to live blog?
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 12:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Funny/random comment. Saw an ANer at church this morning.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Mar 2, 2008 12:52 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
What tipped you off?
Was it the request for nacho cheese at the communion rail or the intercession for Chavy's back in the Prayers of the People?
by Englishmajor on Mar 2, 2008 12:55 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I wish the preacher would stop pushing the all-the-host-you-can-eat pews section
I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll have to try to do that more often. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Mar 2, 2008 3:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A's goes down..
1-2-3. On to the top of the 4th.
by Syphon on Mar 2, 2008 12:57 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Cotroneo
"Everyone except the giants a legitimate contender in the NL West"
lol
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:02 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Baseball Tonight 2008
on ESPN right now (1:00 p.m. PST)
Go A's!
by FoolshGame22 on Mar 2, 2008 1:03 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Oh, come now
I'm sure the A's are on there every time we play the Red Sox or the Yankees!
by Englishmajor on Mar 2, 2008 1:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Passed ball
2-0 Rockies
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:05 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Mark Redman pitching!
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:09 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
I dont like Mark Ellis being called
"Elly." Just saying, it doesn't sound very tough.
by thejd44 on Mar 2, 2008 1:10 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
whatever
Elly rides the unicorn like a man.
by rebus on Mar 2, 2008 1:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we need a "ride the ____" euphemism scale a la clown college/Pepperdine/Harvard
• Ride BART
• Ride the Segway
• Ghostride the Volvo
• Ride the unicorn
I wasn't thinking about anything. I'll have to try to do that more often. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Mar 2, 2008 3:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I do like it.
Unicorn doesn't sound much tougher does it?
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 1:12 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey would you ever mess with a Unicorn?
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ok that was quick
123 for the A's.
Going to top of the 5th
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:12 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Podsenik
I drafted him in fantasy last year and he was hurt all year.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 1:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Atkins knocks one off the wall
Pods scores
1-0 Rockies
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:20 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
yeah WTF
for some reason, the commenting is scrwed up.
I tried to reply to your post, about pods and it posted my old comment
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Poppy said before that...
she had that problem sometimes. It's an odd bug.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 1:23 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I had this happen a couple of times too
Clockwerks knows about it.
by Englishmajor on Mar 2, 2008 1:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
what browser and operating system do you use?
did you have a preview open at the bottom at the time?
we're still trying to figure out how to reliably recreate the problem so we can fix it.
any other clues would be helpful.
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 2, 2008 1:27 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OS X Leopard, Safari 3.0
I was originally trying to reply. It kept cycling through my old comments, there was no "preview", it was greyed out saying "posting".
I then tried to do a regular post instead of replying.
I clicked preview, it showed my real post. Then when I hit post, the old atkins post appeard.
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Exactly my experience, BTW
except I'm using Tiger not Leopard yet.
by Englishmajor on Mar 2, 2008 1:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Lucy, Where are you?
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 1:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Snoopy, It is dinnertime
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 1:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Forgot all about that character...
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 1:26 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You need
a pic of Charlie B for your avatar.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 1:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Or just one of snoopy for that matter.
Just would not know how to get it up there. That part of website I am naive about. Learned a lot in past six or seven years, but being 64 I am a long ways behind the power curve. Used to be pig pen on cb radios way back then.
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 1:36 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
You can't be worse than I am .
I want to change my avatar too...I found the pic I want but I can't get it to show on my avatar. I am hopeless when it comes to all of this. That's why I kept begging clockwerks and co. to put the blockquote button ...link button etc in.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 1:38 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Alright, lets do this.
If you find a pic you like online, right click on it, and choose "Save Image As" (Firefox) or "Save Picture As" (Internet Explorer), and save the picture on your computer.
Then go to your profile. IM4Oakgal, yours is here. Charlie, here.
Click on "Edit Profile" at the top of the page.
Then click on "Browse" next to "Profile Image", find the picture you just saved, double-click on it. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click "UPDATE".
You should be good to go.
If you want to search for some images online, Google Images is a good place to start.
by HigherPie on Mar 2, 2008 1:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll try it.
I was able to do it when I put up the puppies...but then when I doubled click after that I have not been able to change the image. But thanks for the detailed advice. Too many people forget that the details are needed when someone is really stuck. So thanks for your thoughtful reply, Pie.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 1:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks HigherPie,
Will give it a shot later after game... Appreciate info.
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 1:49 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Clicked on photo and got your bio/jokes...
Shows how much I know about what I am doing. Thought it was a pic I could use for an aviator. LOL Like I say I know what I am doing, but not how blogs and stuff work otherwise.
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 1:47 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I missed it...
Did he say how Sabathia did against Willis?
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 1:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
A's offense
taking the day off.
2-0 Rockies
top 6
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:27 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Who is this Gissel?
looking good so far
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
they said...
he's a 30-yr old with only one previous cup of coffee in the majors. Looks like it was with the Rockies back in 2004.
Go A's!
by FoolshGame22 on Mar 2, 2008 1:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Vintage Mark Redman
Wait? Redman is doing good right now, so isn't calling it Vintage Mark Redman an insult?
by Zonis on Mar 2, 2008 1:39 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Gissel played in Japan the past two seasons,
going 1-9 with era about 5.21 last season. Was 14-2 at Colo Springs in 2004 so once was a prospect.
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 1:40 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
OT clockwerks
everytime I click reply to someone, its showing old comments. If I hit cancel it keeps cycling through old comments.
Only way to fix is refresh, I think.
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:41 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
what do you mean?
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
If you push C and then X
That's how to erase old comments.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 1:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
OK I'll try that next time
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:45 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Simmons is pitching
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Simmons is pitching for the 1st time
by theblackpearl on Mar 2, 2008 1:44 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Simmons did not impress in intrasquad game as I recall.
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 1:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Steve Phillips on BBTN...
picks the M's to win the AL West and McLaren to win Manager of the Year. Thoughts?
They actually did mention the A's on the show. In connection, of course, with the opening season series against the Red Sox in Japan.
Go A's!
by FoolshGame22 on Mar 2, 2008 1:47 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
My "crazy" (but not really) prediction for 2008:
The A's finish with a better record than the Mariners.
This prediction is no longer valid if Blanton and Street are traded before the season starts.
by thejd44 on Mar 2, 2008 1:51 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think that
the Mariners have a good chance. They did well in the division last year for most of the season and their team is better with Bedard not worse. I don't think a lot of our AN analysts are seeing the team realistically.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 1:52 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I dont trust..
a team that out scored the previous season.
by Syphon on Mar 2, 2008 1:54 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A team without a ton of talent
was very healthy and outperformed their pythagorean record by 9 games.
Bedard improves the team, but they gave up a LOT to get him. When you factor in the Bedard improvement (3-4 games? If that?), a likely regression to the mean, plus a normal amount of injuries they're no better than a .500 team. And it's completely reasonable that guys like Vidro and Sexson will get even worse and totally ruin an offense that isn't that good anyway. I don't think 75 wins is a ridiculous guess, though I expect more like 79-80.
by thejd44 on Mar 2, 2008 2:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, a lovely sound wafting into the broadcast booth
Let's go, Oakland! X X XXX!
by Englishmajor on Mar 2, 2008 1:51 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Croz must not have overswung at that pitch
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 1:57 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby homers AGAIN!
Goodness
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Mar 2, 2008 1:54 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Crosby goes yard!
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:55 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Very good signs...
If he can keep it up and have a come back year, that solves alot of problems.
by Syphon on Mar 2, 2008 1:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Henry Rodriguez pitching
a lot of praise from him in early Spring Training reports.
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:58 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
sorry FOR him
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 1:59 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
what about Hot Rod
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:00 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
That would be great
if he earns the name!
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 2:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Simmons out of game already???
How did he do???
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 2:01 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
great
1IP, no hits, no walks, 1 K
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:02 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, pickinmachine
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 2:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby in ST
PLAYER AVG G AB R H TB 2B 3B HR RBI
B Crosby .286 5 14 5 4 8 1 0 1 2 (2007)
B Crosby .277 23 65 12 18 32 5 0 3 12 (2006)
B Crosby .196 22 56 11 11 15 4 0 0 5 (2005)
by HigherPie on Mar 2, 2008 2:01 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Not including today (sorry)
B Crosby .167 2 6 1 1 4 0 0 1 2
by HigherPie on Mar 2, 2008 2:03 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He just mentioned Joe Kennedy
I had a burst of sadness.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 2:04 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
That happens to me
every time he they say Bill King :-(
by HigherPie on Mar 2, 2008 2:04 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
But Bill lived a full life.
Joe left a little child.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 2:05 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Do not recall his being given a mlb invite; should be
at the minor league camp in another day or so.
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 2:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah...
2 sec after i typed that they said he would be in minor camp soon.
by Syphon on Mar 2, 2008 2:10 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Believe that I read something about 3 March on that
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 2:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Will operate for a month with 4 teams for different levels
Play 2 games at home and 2 on the road each day after a couple weeks of conditioning...
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 2:13 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
De la Santos may be our best new face in the minor league camp...
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 2:14 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Rally time
runners at 1st and 2nd.
Knoedler up
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:17 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Knoedler pops out
Going to the 9th
2-1 Rockies
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:18 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Knoedler supposed to be still up and coming catcher
Looking forward to seeing if he can continue to improve with the bat and as a fielder. Only been a catcher for a short time. Giants prospect as I recall. Highly regarded and signed as a minor league 6 year free agent...
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 2:22 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Why isn't Fosse going to Japan?
They've been talking about it, but I missed the reason if they explained it.
by Englishmajor on Mar 2, 2008 2:23 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
games are probably on ESPN only
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:24 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
True.
But he could still go along for the radio side, you'd think. Maybe he doesn't want to have the long flight.
by Englishmajor on Mar 2, 2008 2:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
Either that or the A's are too cheap
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:30 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Yay, Conrad!
Triple!
Jack Hannahan is good-looking.
by Kimberly on Mar 2, 2008 2:30 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
looks like a keeper to me...
can we sign him to a minor league deal if he doesn't make the major league roster?
Go A's!
by FoolshGame22 on Mar 2, 2008 2:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Lets Go Oakland!
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Brooksy
That's the cycle in 4 ABs. Can you guys tell I'm selling?
by Dex on Mar 2, 2008 2:31 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
hey are you the same Dex from gaslamo ball?
Hilarious stuff over there.
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:33 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
a hit with RISP
remember how hard those were to come by last year??
I love spring.
Ellis for President
by tosk on Mar 2, 2008 2:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Pinch hit Cust!!!
This is a must-win ballgame.
by HigherPie on Mar 2, 2008 2:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
you're fired
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
by xbhaskarx on Mar 2, 2008 2:34 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Cunningham up
one out runner at second
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Yeeeeaaaah!
A'S WINNNN!!!
Jack Hannahan is good-looking.
by Kimberly on Mar 2, 2008 2:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
tie game
who the hell is this brooks conrad guy and where did he come from?
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
by xbhaskarx on Mar 2, 2008 2:33 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
he's Dex's bro-in-law...
ASU guy, stuck behind Biggio and Burke in the Astros system, as I recall. Right, Dex?
Go A's!
by FoolshGame22 on Mar 2, 2008 2:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
21, 24, and 22 hr the last three years in AAA
anyone know how he is defensively at 2b?
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
by xbhaskarx on Mar 2, 2008 2:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the scouting report
Undersized overachiever. For years, he's been stuck with a "no tools, all skills" label. Jackie Moore really liked him at Round Rock and did his best to try to get him to the show, playing him at all the infield positions, but no luck.
by Dex on Mar 2, 2008 2:42 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
A's signed him believe it or not to be a backup to
a AAA infielder (Melillo, I believe I recall), he hit .218 last season with over 140 K's. With the scouting report one would think he had no talent at all... similar to pitcher A's sent out earlier who went 1-9 in Japan.
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
the scouting report explained
I don't believe in the scouting report. The year before the .218 season, he led the minor leagues in extra base hits. Most triples in PCL. Outperformed Burke and Biggio and didn't get a look at a major league spot even after the rosters opened up at the end of the season.
I'm rooting for him to make the club and stick it to the Astros. :) Go Brooks!
by Dex on Mar 2, 2008 3:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Will keep an eye open
when he plays. I hope he succeeds.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 3:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
How did the A's get him?
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:39 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Dex said he was an invitee...
in yesterday's game thread.
Go A's!
by FoolshGame22 on Mar 2, 2008 2:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
He was a Minor League Free Agent
And based on his minor league numbers he looks like organizational filler and not much more. A 27 year old hitting 218/305/420 in AAA isn't exactly amazing.
by thejd44 on Mar 2, 2008 3:09 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Essentially what I posted at the same time that you did... organizational filler.... LOL
Still pumping out the postings....
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 3:11 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I won't make excuses for him
Though I don't think the Astros were going to ever give him a shot. In recent years they've been much more concerned with Biggio's final career stats than ever actually getting a second baseman who could play.
by Dex on Mar 2, 2008 3:28 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I think the Astros organization is pretty poor
but I'm not sure Conrad is a real major league talent. At least nobody special. I'm sure he could find a spot on a bench somewhere.
by thejd44 on Mar 2, 2008 4:15 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
a's win!!
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
by xbhaskarx on Mar 2, 2008 2:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
BOOOOM!!!!
A's Win!!!!!!!!!
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:34 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Podsednik!
In honor of whom (although he didn't get hit in the head this time):
by Englishmajor on Mar 2, 2008 2:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
the best part of that pic
is his elf hat
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:37 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
and he looks like he's achieved enlightenment.
by rebus on Mar 2, 2008 2:40 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
It's because the folks at SouthSideSox
had dubbed Pods "Peter Pan" last season, apparently because of his boyish enthusiasm and his delusion that he could fly, he could fly, he could fly.
by Englishmajor on Mar 2, 2008 2:43 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I'll refrain from posting the ani-gif
of the ball hits Podsednik in the head last year - only because there were too many complaints about an 'eyeworm' the last time I did it.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
by doctorK on Mar 2, 2008 3:07 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
I like how KenKo called that like it mattered.
by rebus on Mar 2, 2008 2:35 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Good pitching today
Eveland a little shaky, but solid pitching from the A's today.
Nice to see Simmons, Rodriguez, and Blevins on the scene.
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:46 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
Also notable
Carlos Gonzalez throwing out Atkins at the plate. His "++ arm" (as DeFranceco describes it) as advertised.
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:50 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know...
...when the Cactus League World Series starts? I want to get tickets now!
I am really liking what I am seeing...timely hitting, good fielding and aggressive on the basepaths. Not to mention some lively arms. I don't know why everyone is down (in the press) on this team. I think from the looks of things we are going to better than mediocre. Fun at least. GO A'S
"Doesn't play well with the other children." Ms. Darias, principal, Broad Ave School
by since72 on Mar 2, 2008 2:56 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
We having been stating since the trades began that this team
was going to be enjoyable to watch this year. Even if this is just spring training, the talent is showing itself by rising to the top. Great time to watch an interested ball club.
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 3:17 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
such grammar LOL
Charlie Brown GO A'S WIN
by Charlie Brown on Mar 2, 2008 3:19 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
What gives?
MLB radio no longer lets you listen to Extra Innings?
That sucks.
"Who's this Seagon guy? Is he in A-ball or something?" - Billy Beane
by pickinmachine on Mar 2, 2008 2:59 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
when I had mlb.com audio in 2005
they would often cut off before extra innings...so this isn't a new thing
by OaklandSi on Mar 2, 2008 3:41 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
1) this thread takes FOREVER to load
2) i have to hit page down like 50 times
3) i finally get to the bottom as it finishes loading, and for some reason it takes me right back to the top!
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
by xbhaskarx on Mar 2, 2008 5:21 PM PST reply actions 0 recs
interesting
1) it takes about 7 seconds to load for me on average. how long is it taking for you?
2) do you click page down instead of scrolling? do you have to click it so many times because the page is long? or does your browser not recognize your page down keypress because it's loading?
3) if you clicked the "# comments" link at the bottom of the story from the home page, we anchor that to the top of the comments section so that you pass the content of the story and get right into the comments. when the page stops loading it might be trying to pop back up to that anchor.
I'm sure I've asked you this before and I really should put it on file for you regulars, but what browser/operating system are you using? and what kind of internet connection do you have?
Also, do you see any of the page load? If so, can you tell if there are certain things that are taking a long time to load?
We've been tuning the performance of the page, so I'm really curious what would be causing a slow load time for you.
If anyone else is running into a significantly slow load time, please let us know with as much detail as possible.
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Mar 2, 2008 5:32 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry to hear it X.
It loads quickly for me, as do all of the threads. It seems to me that most of the people reporting trouble use macs.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 2, 2008 8:35 PM PST up reply actions 0 recs
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