Open Thread: A's vs. Hanshin Tigers
by Taj Adib on Mar 22, 2008 6:55 PM PDT
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PrintFresh 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
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: )
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
When trying to surf, in the ocean?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Any bars in the East Bay showing the game?
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
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.
I wish the mlb.tv games had some English commentary... Its weird to watch it and not understand anything haha
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
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
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
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.
gameday link
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/y2007/gd.html?2008_03_23_oakmlb_hanjml_1
Classic gameday no longer works. :(
Just wonderin' about that
That's a bummer . I like it and it works better on my old computer.
Thanks
Holy cow
Hannahan has a huge bald spot!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
It's on AM 1550
"When they start the game, they don't yell, 'Work ball.' They say, 'Play ball.'" ~Willie Stargell
First pitch, 135 kph
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
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
Yeah I'm tempted to just do the video since we have people at my house and I can't hear much anyway.
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
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
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
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
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
Yeah, opposite field -- very nice!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
HOOOOMURUN!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I love the homerun calls
*monosyllabic noise*
*monosyllabic noise*
*monosyllabic noise*
*monosyllabic noise*
Shjack Chust!
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
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
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
http://mlb.mlb.com/mediacenter/index.jsp#20080322
link to gameday audio
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
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?
My favorite Jennifer creation ever
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
something something
something something something Juuussttttttttin Duke-shur. Something something something something allllll staaaaurrrrr.
Formerly known as hward86.
They pronounced his name correctly. Better than most American broadcasters.
by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Or managers.
"Dook-shire"
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
Cant tell he is wild on Gameday
Im a cheap bastard
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions
It's like watching 9 Ichiro's.
What is it with this falling out of the batting box stance these Japanese players have?
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
It's because Ellis hit a double.
(that was for Poppy)
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Agh -- beat me to it :-)
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
Well, there are a lot of Tigers
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
After a wild pitch
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
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
Duke sityting at about 85mph
He was throwing in upper 80s if I remember right.
When will then be now? Soon.
Well.. yes.
But you gotta have something to keep hitters off your off speed.
When will then be now? Soon.
When Duke is right .....
he is pinpoint with all of his pitches
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
This is a kick listening to the game
with Japanese announcers
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
This is interesting...anyone watching the game on MLBTV ?
Do we not have a choice between Japanese audio or English play by play?
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
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
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
Is he playing the A's drinking game?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
From the Lemondrink Orangedrink Man?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
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
HR
*monosyllabic noise*
*monosyllabic noise*
*monosyllabic noise*
*monosyllabic noise*
Stravris Buccck!
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
Ok, either this pitcher is terrible,
these Japanese baseballs are to our liking, or we're an iffensive juggernaut.
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.
try this
http://mlb.mlb.com/mediacenter/index.jsp#20080322
link to gameday audio
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
http://mlb.mlb.com/mediacenter/index.jsp#20080322
audio link
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
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
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
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
That was bizarre!
Tigers' OF just lost the ball entirely!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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!
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
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
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
{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
Not being paid enough.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
That double was just a popup that was lost?
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
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
Interviewing Cust
"How did you feel?"
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
Secret surprise ending spoiler:
You're speaking English too!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
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
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
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
"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
R
OR
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
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
Thanks everyone that helped me get the audio
but man...that was frustrating. I hate technology. Now wheres my ipod??
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
Duke mixing alot of differant pitches or mainly Fastballs?
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions
speaking of fastballs
are we gonna see Foulke pitch?
by speedchaser9 on Mar 22, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
No.
It was the dinner with Brittany.
by Hookem Street20 on Mar 22, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions
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
It's official
I'm getting a Spartacust jersey tee.
by thejd44 on Mar 22, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
lol ummmm ... sure! I think I need to make it a bigger file to print it out, but that's a good idea.
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
Well the sure was about the horse, but it's not really mine so I probably shouldn't be giving it away like that...
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
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!
I hate how the game broadcast..
doesnt keep track of balls and strikes.
When will then be now? Soon.
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
Has anyone said anything devastatingly funny
that I can steal for my sigline?
I must embark anew on the quest for the perfect sigline!
They're Canadian?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
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?
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
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!
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!
I hadn't noticed
but now it's driving me nuts.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Yes!
though my computer's having trouble handling both the broadcast and AN at the same time...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
That sounds like pretty good sigline.
by WaddellCanseco on Mar 22, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
They should just teach Google in elementary school.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
Check it out
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick, 10/7/07
Hi! :)
First game thread, '08! Computer running slow :(
Does Boston play any expo/Japanese games too? Only fair if we are...
Slick cutoff by Denorfia
saves a run
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dude...
I lived in Japan for 2 year. The commercials were hilarious
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions
Remind me of like the Monchichi commercials on crack
by asfaninpismobeach on Mar 22, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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