Open Thread: A's vs. Hanshin Tigers
by Taj Adib on Mar 22, 2008 6:55 PM PDT
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Fresh off a thrilling 4-3 win over the host Yomiuri Giants, Bobby Crosby and the A's return to the Tokyo Dome this evening to take on Lew Ford and the Hanshin Tigers. Justin Duchscherer gets the start for the Green and Gold. Game time: 8:05pm Pacific. You can catch the action on MLB TV once again.
Lineup:
Buck - RF
Ellis - 2B
Cust - DH
Brown - LF
Crosby - SS
Barton - 1B
Suzuki - C
Hannahan - 3B
Denorfia - CF
So far, the U.S. teams are 2-0 versus their Japanese counterparts as the Red Sox beat Hanshin 6-5 late Friday evening on the strength of a Big Papi solo shot, a J.D. Drew three-run shot and an RBI single from Kevin Youkilis.
The big story for the A's so far in this Japan trip continues to be the offensive output of Bobby Crosby. He went 2-for-3 with his 4th homer of the exhibition season last evening, showing some impressive and encouraging opposite-field power. Jack Hannahan followed Crosby in the 4th inning with his own solo shot, crushing a hanging slider into the cheap seats in right-center. Dana Eveland pitched effectively for 5 innings, striking out 3, walking two and giving up 2 runs. With the exception of Rule Fiver Fernando Hernandez, the bullpen shut down the Giants as Santiago Casilla, Andrew Brown and Huston Street each pitched a scoreless inning of relief.
Duchscherer will look to be economical this evening as he'll be operating with an 80-pitch pitch count.
Look out for: Jeff Fiorentino wearing a pink kimono in the dugout. Susan Slusser reports that elderly-yet-still mischievous Alan Embree stole Jeff's clothes after the game last night in retaliation for Jeff harassing him at a party on Friday.
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Am I the only one who loves silly "hazing" like this?
But absolutely hates typical frat boy hazing that is borderline illegal?
by thejd44 on Mar 22, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Some great things about the Hanshin Tigers
1. They have the second-best fight song in the world of sports (I defer to "The Autumn Wind is a Raider").
Dashing swiftly through the wind blowin' from Rokko
Like the big sun soaring in the clear blue sky
Mighty spirit of the youth shows the victor's grace
The name that shines in glory "Hanshin Tigers"
Oh! Oh! Oh! Oh! Hanshin Tigers
Hooray, Hooray, Hooray, Hooray!
2. Their fans are insanely devoted , and farther down in this article it's revealed that their stadium staff have high standards:
3. They have a great legendary curse.
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
by Englishmajor on Mar 22, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The wave is possibly the single most asinine thing in sports
And it should be illegal and punishable by, at least, death. But I'd be willing to listen to ideas on a more severe penalty.
by thejd44 on Mar 22, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't hate on the wave.
It's awesome in the right circumstances.
by OldhamA on Mar 22, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When trying to surf, in the ocean?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Death seems too lenient.
Maybe Giants season tickets?
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 22, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok I am on Gamday Audio.
Hope Eveland does well.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 22, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Too late - he pitched early this morning
(5 IP, 7 hits, 2 ER). It's Duke tonight.
Is the game on 106.9? The newspaper says yes (also says the game is at 5:00pm), but there's no pre-game show on right now.
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 22, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh I am confused as usual.
But on Gameday it says KFRC.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 22, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh and it sounds like Eveland WAS good.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 22, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess - he walked 2, K'd 3
Sounds pretty solid, though it was against what I guess would be considered AAAA competition. Better than Gaudin, though (5 IP, 4 ER in a minor league game, IIRC).
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 22, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops, "parts of 4 innings," 4 ER, for Gaudin
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 22, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gaudin's coming back from surgery though,
so I'd give him time before expecting results.
by OldhamA on Mar 22, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chavy has been shut down completely
until his back is pain free - thank GOD for Hannahan!
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 22, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's Supermannahan to us mere mortals.
As for Chavez, well I wasn't expecting anything from him - not after Kotsay's lost season last year following back surgery.
by OldhamA on Mar 22, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any bars in the East Bay showing the game?
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Mar 22, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish I could see the game too.
Much better than listening only.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 22, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're playing the
opening night lineup. Good game to listen to.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 22, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you listening on MLB Audio?
I can't get the Gameday Audio link to show today's game.
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
do you guys know if there is a way to watch the mlb.tv feed and do the audio at the same time? when i click the link it replaces the video.
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One in IE and one in Firefox.
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish the mlb.tv games had some English commentary... Its weird to watch it and not understand anything haha
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's just like watching a White Sox telecast
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rotoworld news: Chavez shut down until his back feels better
A's head trainer Steve "Soupy" Sales:
"His left side is keeping him from bending over," Sayles said. "He said his right side is OK, but the left side is not doing as well as we'd hoped, so we're gonna shut him down and have to start completely over. We have to get him back into rehab and get this taken care of.
We're not as far back as we were [before Chavez started hitting], but we are starting all over. ... Square one."
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Been expecting this.
Hannahan is the man now.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 22, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Surprised that
you are old enough to remember who soupy sales was.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 22, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You and Nick
should be guests on "Memories of the Game"
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Before we get so old we forget everything...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am sure I have more memories than Nick does.
I was born in '57.
by IM4Oakgal on Mar 22, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was surprised
that Juno was old enough to know who Soupy Sales was.
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where are the new A's commercials this year?
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
they've been playing on BA tv
different this year, going with the 40th anniversary theme, pretty good.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[sob]
KenKo's voice! The fist time I've heard it this year!
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Stomper, woo!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah found a live box score with a link to gameday!!
by Coffee13eans on Mar 22, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday link
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2007/gd.html?2008_03_23_oakmlb_hanjml_1
Classic gameday no longer works. :(
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wonderin' about that
That's a bummer . I like it and it works better on my old computer.
Thanks
by Let'sGoA's on Mar 22, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Justine Duke-shaaaaaa
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hanshin Tigers
have a great flag.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack Hannahanshin?
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy cow
Hannahan has a huge bald spot!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's interesting how in any language
you can tell which voice in the booth is the "professional" broadcaster and which is the ex-player.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Er, is this supposed to be on 106.9?
I'm getting music.
by Nate on Mar 22, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's on AM 1550
"When they start the game, they don't yell, 'Work ball.' They say, 'Play ball.'" ~Willie Stargell
by alamedagirl on Mar 22, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
First pitch, 135 kph
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That means nothing to me.
Bring back mph!
by OldhamA on Mar 22, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
Hell of a play by the Hanshin 1B on a liner.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah the audio is a pitch ahead of my video. Its fun when I know something good is going to come up
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't stand that!!
Though it would come in handy for real life..
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah I'm tempted to just do the video since we have people at my house and I can't hear much anyway.
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew you were going to post that
KenKo said so one pitch ago ;-)
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys have been waiting a while for this
game to start, haven't you? 70+ comments?
by kapers on Mar 22, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I've just discovered an AN 3.0 compatibility problem with mlbtv
Since one of the really big advantages of 3.0 is the auto-update combined with the new comments box and the shading, I want to keep auto-update on. But mlbtv is usually 10 to 20 seconds behind the action. So I read Jennifer's "Bitch!" comment long before Buck's liner. Okay, that wasn't much of a tell, since I just assumed Jennifer was saying "Bitch!" for some random reason. But then i read the descriptions of the play itself.
Have to think about how to handle this...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
keep AN a few comments up from the bottom
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But then I'll miss out on the witicisms and tomfoolery!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ban Jennifer?
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 22, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust-zilla.
They are in Japan after all.
by OldhamA on Mar 22, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOOOOOOOOOO
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust HR!
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
CUST!!!!
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Mar 22, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, opposite field -- very nice!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOOOO!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HOOOOMURUN!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
_allegedly._
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love the homerun calls
*monosyllabic noise*
*monosyllabic noise*
*monosyllabic noise*
*monosyllabic noise*
Shjack Chust!
by Emmett89 on Mar 22, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol that sounds like more fun than the non-matching up gameday audio i have going on.
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
heres the SP
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shinobu_Fukuhara
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Mar 22, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Headline from the news ticker:
"Colon effective in Minors outing"
Uh...glad to hear it?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If I was quicker than I am I'd post a picture of him here.
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cust
has cust homered against toronto? Becuase he can say he homered in 3 different countries...
WordUpThome: GWEN STEPHANIE IS CONFUSING AND MAKES ME UNCOMFORTABLE
by pbruins92 on Mar 22, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jennifer, is this on mlb audio anywhere for those of us
not in the bay area?
by kapers on Mar 22, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
it's on MLB Audio. Do you have it?
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it took me forever to find it!
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://mlb.mlb.com/mediacenter/index.jsp#20080322
link to gameday audio
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should have but didn't see a link. I'll keep looking because I want to enjoy
whatever the rest of you are enjoying. Does it go good with sake?
by kapers on Mar 22, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite Jennifer creation ever
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will never get tired of looking at that. Simply amazing!
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
something something
something something something Juuussttttttttin Duke-shur. Something something something something allllll staaaaurrrrr.
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They pronounced his name correctly. Better than most American broadcasters.
by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or managers.
"Dook-shire"
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG
Duke's not finishing his pitches; the last one was so far up and away that Zooks had no chance at catching it....
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
just mind games that end in a K
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cant tell he is wild on Gameday
Im a cheap bastard
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's like watching 9 Ichiro's.
What is it with this falling out of the batting box stance these Japanese players have?
by OldhamA on Mar 22, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like they have 4 guys in the broadcast booth
Couldn't tell if one of them was Chairman Kaga.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ellis tripped by invisible tiger
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yipes. Looks like Ellis's cleats got stuck in the astroturf. They called it a hit though!
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's because Ellis hit a double.
(that was for Poppy)
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What does 139 KM
translate to in MPH?
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 22, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
courtesy of google.com... 139 kilometers = 86.3705957 mi
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agh -- beat me to it :-)
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Type this into google
139 km in miles
You get 86.37 mpg
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mark Ellis
just made me laugh.
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope that doesnt happen...
in front of man ram.
by KMoAsFan on Mar 22, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, there are a lot of Tigers
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need my fastball i threw at the fair converted to Km from MPH
Then i could say i threw 97
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Quick question:
Are they using MLB umpires in Japan, or Japanese ones?
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They appear to me
American
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 22, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB, I think.
Isn't Tim Timmons at 3rd?
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The home plate ump
seems Japanese. He's a little too emphatic for me to believe he's from the MLB.
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A mix of both, I believe.
HP: Kazuaki Nakoh. 1B: Rick Reed. 2B: Shoji Arisumi. 3B: Tim Timmons.
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting.
I imagine another 2 Americans are working the Sox game later, then those 4 will come together to work the 2 regular season games.
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey check out this guy
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kyuji_Fujikawa
apparently he actually has a rising fastball, not a straight 4 seam but a rising...
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Mar 22, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
apparently not
http://www.kyuji22.jp/
seems to throw underhand
the wikipedia article says
"His fastball doesn't go straight but rises (compare with other pitchers) because it has more (faster) spinning than usual fastballs by other pitchers."
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Mar 25, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What?
Gameday said the dude scored from secondbase on a ground out to Crosby?
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
After a wild pitch
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe he went to 3rd on a wild pitch.
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not what my gameday tells me
mine says that dude got to third on a wild pitch
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Mar 22, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And by "passed ball"
I mean "Wild pitch"
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitches Gone Wild!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never trust gameday.
He advanced to third on a wild pitch and scored on the groundout.
by OldhamA on Mar 22, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did Oakland fly their drum section over to Japan?
by kapers on Mar 22, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no
the hanshin fans are known for being especially rowdy
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Mar 22, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duke sityting at about 85mph
He was throwing in upper 80s if I remember right.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 22, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've never been concerned with his velocity
pure finess
by ChadGod on Mar 22, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well.. yes.
But you gotta have something to keep hitters off your off speed.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 22, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright!!
Barton 2B
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm not a #6 hitter, bitch!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When Duke is right .....
he is pinpoint with all of his pitches
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a kick listening to the game
with Japanese announcers
by 3up3dn on Mar 22, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday is ahead of audio, hhmm
is mlb.tv behind both?
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
People are commenting on hits about 2 pitches ahead of when I see them on mlbtv
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well remember, it is Sunday there
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 22, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm so thankful for Suzuki
The kid is going to produce as a major leaguer
by ChadGod on Mar 22, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thatd be lew ford
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Mar 22, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For those who can see the game,
shouldn't Barton be at third? Seems like a time to tag, rather than go halfway - if it gets by Ford, he's gonna score anyway.
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 22, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wouldn't have gotten by if he hadn't caught it.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah - KenKo's call
(which was unusually hesitant and confused) sounded like it was in the gap and hit deep.
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 22, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hello everyone
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 22, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To quote the Japanese announcers...
Hai!
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lew Ford robs Kurt Suzuki of a double.
Suffers nose bleed (probably)
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oops, posted too soon
i'm in a hotel room in san diego so i don't have access to multiple computers. is there a way to do mlb.tv and audio at the same time?
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 22, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Unless they've changed things for this year, no
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BWH suggested one in firefox and one in ie so that's what I'm doing now... the audio is ahead of the video but other than that it's working
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Try using the "old media player"
for the video. It's still not fully synched, but it's closer (I switched over during the Cust HR, I suggest waiting until a break.)
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could Lew Ford really not get a job in the MLB?
Id stick him in AAA no problem
by ChadGod on Mar 22, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not allowed because
he aint "Ford" tough!
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need a Cancel button
on Post a Comment
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
20,000 comments and you still need that?
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 22, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
today's japanese lesson
matsushita: "kaz matsui has an anal fissure"
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 22, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Silly guy - you should NOT put fish there
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 22, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I kind of like that idea, of having a fence all the way from foul pole to foul pole. It always bothers me when people are leaning over to grab a baseball that is FAIR.
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
btw anybody hus watchin on gameday
check out denorfia's wicked cool moustache
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Mar 22, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he looks like a 70's porn star
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's my first real Denorfia sighting.
He looks pretty quick, and he's rocking the high socks which is always a plus in my player evaluation.
by OldhamA on Mar 22, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You'd make a great scout!
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 22, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way
Great UCLA-Texas A&M game going on.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Mar 22, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah
i'm trying to watch both games at once
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 22, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm trying to watch the England/New Zealand test match
too. It's not an easy task.
by OldhamA on Mar 22, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit.
FUCLA.
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So did I.
But the Spartan in me does not enjoy one bit of this.
(UCLA does get credit for Baron Davis, though.)
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a Spartan too! And I was at Idaho State when they upset UCLA (ages ago)
by kapers on Mar 22, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never seen UCLA in person.
I'm not payin' a dime to watch the blue and yellow (though I will happily pay $45K/year for an education.) Would've been a great experience to watch that game though. '77, right? I was -9 years old.
No more college hoops for me tonight, the past 3 days have been too painful.
Elephant is on IFC, recommended viewing.
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duke's velocity may not be great, but his cutter is cutting
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Mar 22, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ellis fields grounder, starts double play, doesn't fall over.
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Mar 22, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is interesting...anyone watching the game on MLBTV ?
Do we not have a choice between Japanese audio or English play by play?
by Amnesiac on Mar 22, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're a little late to the party :) some of us are doing the mlb audio w/the mlb.tv to have English. Others are just enjoying the Japanese commentary
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im always fashionably late to every party
:-)
by Amnesiac on Mar 22, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just wish I could get the audio and video to match up
Because I've got the A's radio call about 4 seconds after the video, and it's a little bothersome.
by thejd44 on Mar 22, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I chose braille
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 22, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Home Run BUCK!!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY!!! Go T-Buck! Nice first hit to have, I'd say!
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is he playing the A's drinking game?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Said he ordered an "orange drink"
which he thought was orange juice. Turns out to be sake.
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
From the Lemondrink Orangedrink Man?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Bucky,
for getting into a hitter's count in order to HIT!
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 22, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Coliseum needs a siren
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You never hear those in Oakland
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 22, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HR
*monosyllabic noise*
*monosyllabic noise*
*monosyllabic noise*
*monosyllabic noise*
Stravris Buccck!
by Emmett89 on Mar 22, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brooks Conrad needs a new numberbecause
because 62 doesn't work for him.
by thejd44 on Mar 22, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love seeing Spartacust hitting oppo singles
by thejd44 on Mar 22, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My dog is having nightmares
just the weirdest noises coming from her
by kapers on Mar 22, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, either this pitcher is terrible,
these Japanese baseballs are to our liking, or we're an iffensive juggernaut.
by OldhamA on Mar 22, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We have seven hits through 2 2/3rds:
3 doubles and two homers. If it wasn't for two very good defensive plays we'd have another two doubles.
by OldhamA on Mar 22, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
copy and paste?
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
try this
http://mlb.mlb.com/mediacenter/index.jsp#20080322
link to gameday audio
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
http://mlb.mlb.com/mediacenter/index.jsp#20080322
audio link
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Low and Away
Low and away low and away low and away... Bobby, if this game mattered I'd be furious right now.
by thejd44 on Mar 22, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay, domes!!!
I've always loved them.
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 22, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, in for a penny in for a pound
My spendthrift resolution went out the windo....full meal deal mlbtv once again...and boy howdy, I hope it gets better (right) than this (THEY MISSED the ball!) jick jacky video flow.
alaska A
by ak_A on Mar 22, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was bizarre!
Tigers' OF just lost the ball entirely!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love the Japanese play-by-play
It's awesome.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Mar 22, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
me too
I like the HR calls from the last games back to back jacks.
it also makes me think of watxhing animes.
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barton is a doubles machine
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Mar 22, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Too busy snorting the foul line
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
by doctorK on Mar 22, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I missed the Lew Ford Booger Sugar Memo
Usually I'm up on things like that so I can make jokes at the expense of another's misfortune in life.
by thejd44 on Mar 22, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booger Sugar Memo
LOL!
(Yeah, what's up with that? Link?)
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
{Sends link to Lew Ford's cocaine dealer}
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 22, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not being paid enough.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can't see the Far East for the trees
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 22, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That double was just a popup that was lost?
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Affirmative.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess they don't have a good "popup blocker"
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 22, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always the last place you look, huh?
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 22, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's hard to believe all the runs in this game are earned.
by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, when the official scorer
thinks a routine grounder to second is a "hit" when the second baseman falls down, it's hard to imagine an unearned run.
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 22, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interviewing Cust
"How did you feel?"
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust is having trouble keeping a straight face.
by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's because the interviewer
accidentally said, "How did you platypus?"
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 22, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Secret surprise ending spoiler:
You're speaking English too!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust
I didn't know Cust was bilingual!!!!
by Emmett89 on Mar 22, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't everyone?
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 22, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK 1. What is that?
And 2. How did you have it ready so quickly?
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 22, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, it takes me an 1/2 hour
to find and post pics
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a master of the google image search
"split tongue" is all I needed to type
by thejd44 on Mar 22, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there ANYTHING that doesn't
yield 10,000,000 google hits? 'Cause I would think "split tongue" would get zero, but...
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 22, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap I still have to fill an easter basket
How sad for my son in the morning if I totally forgot.
by kapers on Mar 22, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"No Easter this year, baseball is on"
I don't see the problem with this.
Don't worry, I will not be having children.
by thejd44 on Mar 22, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust: "Arigato"
...Mr. Roboto.
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on Mar 22, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Duke looks sharp
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hey!
my post!
its ok dont worry
great minds think alike
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Mar 22, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks everyone that helped me get the audio
but man...that was frustrating. I hate technology. Now wheres my ipod??
by Amnesiac on Mar 22, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
duke looks sharp
based on the spary chart given to me by MLB Gameday he hasnt allowed anything past the IF except two hits to rightfield.
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Mar 22, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Duke mixing alot of differant pitches or mainly Fastballs?
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
speaking of fastballs
are we gonna see Foulke pitch?
by speedchaser9 on Mar 22, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The bigger question is:
Are we ever going to see him pitch a scoreless inning?
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 22, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
mainly cutters
80%.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody else enjoying "The Ten Commandments"
My people, I have here the 15 - OY! - 10 Commandments
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
by doctorK on Mar 22, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just finished.
Do you want me to tell you how it ends?
by Hookem Street20 on Mar 22, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing probably with the credits?
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 22, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Moses kills Mel Gibson at the end
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Mar 22, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Richard Gere puts a gerbil up his--
never mind
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 22, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No.
It was the dinner with Brittany.
by Hookem Street20 on Mar 22, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't hear
Buck is OK right? just pich ran to rest?
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Mar 22, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard but did not understand.
by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What??
You don't understand Japanese like the rest of us?
by Hookem Street20 on Mar 22, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have extra candy.
Easter M&Ms for everyone
by kapers on Mar 22, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's official
I'm getting a Spartacust jersey tee.
by thejd44 on Mar 22, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome! I need to get some new shirts since half of mine are no longer on the team :(
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can never decide if I want L or XL when ordering online
and I always seem to make the wrong choice.
by thejd44 on Mar 22, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome! You should print that out
and have Cust autograph it.
Oh, and can I have the horse when you're done with it?
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 22, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol ummmm ... sure! I think I need to make it a bigger file to print it out, but that's a good idea.
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, was that "sure" about the printout
or "sure" about giving me the horse? 'Cause I'm making plans for Friday and kinda need to know.
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 22, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well the sure was about the horse, but it's not really mine so I probably shouldn't be giving it away like that...
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Be that way
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 22, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAAHAAHAH
Print up that t-shirt
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nick Swisher x2 over at first.
MaEl "spoke" to him.
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And HI :)
I must embark anew on the quest for the perfect sigline!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
D'oh!
I must embark anew on the quest for the perfect sigline!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as he didn't slip in unicorn poo.
Mess up the pretty white shoes.
I must embark anew on the quest for the perfect sigline!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate how the game broadcast..
doesnt keep track of balls and strikes.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 22, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I don't like Cotroneo either
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 22, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duke is awesome since the first.
Should have saved him for the Red Sox.
by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone said anything devastatingly funny
that I can steal for my sigline?
I must embark anew on the quest for the perfect sigline!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
These annpuncers getting on my
nerves too. They keep saying "EEHHHH"
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 22, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They're Canadian?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
by doctorK on Mar 22, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its like
a baritone EHHH
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 22, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, Beane and Lew
Look so damn bored. And cant wait till its over.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 22, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That they do.
Does anyone know if Beane still follows the ritual he was using during Moneyball i.e. following the game on a box score rather than watching it?
by OldhamA on Mar 22, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
great AB
"Sometimes Joe (morgan) doesn't like facts to get in the way of his opinions."- billy beane
"That was a great pick...if this was 2002" Me, to guy who selected Barry Zito in a fantasy draft
by harendaman365 on Mar 22, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm going to punctuate everything I say from now on with "EEEEHH."
I must embark anew on the quest for the perfect sigline!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So its not just me then..
LoL.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 22, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, Mr. Poppy & I have been cracking up over it for the past hour.
I must embark anew on the quest for the perfect sigline!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hadn't noticed
but now it's driving me nuts.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So you were able to log in, then?
I must embark anew on the quest for the perfect sigline!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its insuferable me thinks.
EHHH
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 22, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sounds like pretty good sigline.
by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It does, doesn't it?
I must embark anew on the quest for the perfect sigline!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol he just said it like 5 times in a row.
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, let's make up a Japanese Vowel Sounds drinking game! ;)
EEEEEHH...!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm muting game day audio to listen to the EEEHHHs
LOL its funnier than I thought it would be.
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey , if the A's stink it up in the first half. Maybe they could come play in Japan until mid 2009?
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How hard is Fukahara throwing?
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Same as Duke was.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Mar 22, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure
but I wished I paid attention in school when we studied conversions :(
by Hookem Street20 on Mar 22, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wish I had paid attention
when we studied English.
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 22, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They should just teach Google in elementary school.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5-1 A's, bottom of 5th
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
by doctorK on Mar 22, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check it out
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
by doctorK on Mar 22, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi! :)
First game thread, '08! Computer running slow :(
Does Boston play any expo/Japanese games too? Only fair if we are...
by streetfan on Mar 22, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, Boston played Hanshin yesterday, and played... uh...
another Japanese team today.
EEEEEHH...!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slick cutoff by Denorfia
saves a run
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was looking like a smooth inning for Duke
Not so much anymore
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Akanoshi was FLYING down the line...
Looks like combination Duke running out of steam and bad luck.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm distracted by the background noise.
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is that why you didn't cover 1st base?
EEEEEHH...!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is what somewhat concerns me with Duke
2nd and 3rd time through the order
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
same for me. I've said this for a long time....
I hope he proves me wrong, but I'm not sure he has enough to go through a lineup more than twice
by 3up3dn on Mar 22, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looked to me more like fatigue.
The ball was up, his location is going. Probably not atypical for this early in the season for any SP...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want MLBTV to show Japanese commercials during the breaks.
EEEEEHH...!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That should be
Wai-Emu-Shi-EEEEHHHHH
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
by doctorK on Mar 22, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude...
I lived in Japan for 2 year. The commercials were hilarious
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Remind me of like the Monchichi commercials on crack
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AN is pretty slow for me now. I hope it's not any worse when there are a ton of people on here during the regular season.
by drmmerchk on Mar 22, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just thinking that!
Maybe Gameday on is slowing mine down too?
by streetfan on Mar 22, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I notice (and it's driving me crazy)
is that when a new comment is coming - which is often on a game thread! - AN freezes for a moment as I am typing my comment (won't let me type). Very annoying.
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 22, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto that
(although I am not a provincial putz)
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
by doctorK on Mar 22, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same for me.
Clockwerks!
I can't scroll, preview, or post without AN bogging down.
by Jennifer on Mar 22, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder if it's slowing down because there are way over 400 comments now...
EEEEEHH...!
by Poppy on Mar 22, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll put up a new thread and we'll see
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 22, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One random dude in the crowd
just chanted "Let's Go Oak-Land" once...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This game needs a streaker
At least a Goerge Castanza in a body suit
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
NIce mustache on Deno's Gameday pic
Looks like a dude with a shotgun in his truck back window
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And you would know, because...?
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 22, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Along with curtains and the rag for a gas cap
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
by doctorK on Mar 22, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ehhh...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Mar 22, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NEW THREAD OPEN
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 22, 2008 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, I'm off to sleep
Happy Easter, everyone
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
by doctorK on Mar 22, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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