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Open Thread: Game 2 - A's vs. Red Sox (cont)

Harden's line ended with six innings, three hits, one ER, three walks, and nine strikeouts. Casilla picked up where he left off, striking out two of the four batters he faced.

A's still holding onto a 4-1 lead as we go to the bottom of the seventh.

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Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Mar 26, 2008 5:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

second?

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

let's go A's!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 26, 2008 5:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Douche bag?

heres the video clip for those who missed it

http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v302/PauloDelMundo/?action=view¤t=MVI_0877.flv

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's pretty amazing for all the wrong reasons

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Mar 26, 2008 5:24 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Quite right

We all do stupid things when we're ten. She may grow up to be an A's fan.

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 5:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that Selig sitting back there?

looking completely confused

¿ƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn sɐɥ uɐɔ ı

by Keze on Mar 26, 2008 5:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wondered too

It does look like him.

by paradox on Mar 26, 2008 5:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Delcarmen pitching

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey BBG

Beane's World!! Excellent!!! Rock On, Beane! Rock On, Geren!

by Satchmo22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Mar 26, 2008 5:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A new game, a new thread

The country is itself again.

by paradox on Mar 26, 2008 5:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

13th?

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 26, 2008 5:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i can't count

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 26, 2008 5:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was wondering Where in the World Delcarmen

was for last night's game.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Mar 26, 2008 5:24 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

delcarmen san diego?

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:25 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's what I was going for

I get all bad punny when I'm overtired.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Mar 26, 2008 5:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A bunch of MIT Sloan students just held up signs

Maybe you get extra credit for that, but you just looked stupid.

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 5:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Vince just said

"Barehanded by Carmen"

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So...who do y'all like

against the top of the order in the 8th?

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 26, 2008 5:25 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Start with Brown

go to DiNardo for Ortiz/Manny. Tough to hit HRs off of Lenny.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Mar 26, 2008 5:26 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Brown available?

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 26, 2008 5:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

they showed him warming up

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Mar 26, 2008 5:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Brown Available?

I would say Foulke because of yesterday, but I get the feeling that he might have just had the one FU inning (goy Papi and Manny)

¿ƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn sɐɥ uɐɔ ı

by Keze on Mar 26, 2008 5:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Delcarmen could solve world hunger if he would grow wheat under his chin

Beane's World!! Excellent!!! Rock On, Beane! Rock On, Geren!

by Satchmo22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:26 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

COL!

Chuckle Out Loud!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Mar 26, 2008 5:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love how much was swooning there is over the most recent play.

It was nice, but not that nice.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:26 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Drop and give me 1

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:26 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why do they keep showing DiceK?

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:26 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

according to ESPN announcers

its because of "the world feed"

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But that's just a line of bullshit right?

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

espn and nesn were showing the exact same thing last night

by senor_k on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Honestly

their entire broadcast/commentary has been one big running line of it

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ESPN is taking the japanese feed

they're not controlling the cameras

by senor_k on Mar 26, 2008 5:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so racist of them

Beane's World!! Excellent!!! Rock On, Beane! Rock On, Geren!

by Satchmo22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Inside much?

by drmmerchk on Mar 26, 2008 5:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

haha see below

by Glomar on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

outside much

by Glomar on Mar 26, 2008 5:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

first?

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Mar 26, 2008 5:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHAAAT that was a strike?

by drmmerchk on Mar 26, 2008 5:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bullshit

Major League umpiring can be a terrible joke sometimes. Rookies get squeezed, it's a fucking disgrace to the game.

by paradox on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF? How was that a strike?!?!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You know it's a bad call

When the ESPN crew is willing to imply Boston got a gift.

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Squeeze

Terrible call for strike 2

by paradox on Mar 26, 2008 5:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Because he's Dice-K.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Both strikes called to Barton

were ridiculous

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 26, 2008 5:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No, the first one was just dickulous

And the second one was re-dickulous

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the first maybe

The second just outrageous. Sandy Alderson should see it, that umpire has the honor of Mussolini.

by paradox on Mar 26, 2008 5:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike's Weenie's up

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:28 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

this ump likes Del Carmen

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we're starting to get...

"umped" again. Look for some outrageous strike calls on our hitters from here on out.

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YEA SWEENEY TODD!!!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Demon Hitter of Coliseum Way

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 5:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

'Nother hit for Mike

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweeney!

Solid contact!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Another hit for Sweeney

nice swing, this guy can still hit

by Basebal_Equals_Life on Mar 26, 2008 5:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, new pet peeve

GET RID OF THE TOP GRAPHIC AND THE SCROLL WHEN SHOWING A REPLAY!

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Mar 26, 2008 5:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mike needs to jack one...

put this game away NOW!

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Did Thorne Just...

call cancer, "The Big C"....way to be sensative

by kbtoyz on Mar 26, 2008 5:31 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It sounds a lot better than

"the big red machine"

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too soon

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, I was kind of appalled!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Mar 26, 2008 5:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ooops...

I mean Brown.

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:31 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damn

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:32 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

alright, 6 outs to go

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:32 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Like it takes a high effort to haul that ass around the bases?

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:32 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pretty much

don't want him to hurt himself (again)

by rightbackin on Mar 26, 2008 5:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i thought

beane was gonna be in the booth today.

by sourstuff on Mar 26, 2008 5:33 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

in a Red Sox game?

why would ESPN do that?

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

To talk about Theo

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Great outing by King Richard

Can't ask for anything more than 6 ip 1 ER 3 BB 9K's

Sky's the limit for King Lionharden

by AustryaN on Mar 26, 2008 5:33 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Repeat after me:

I will not count on rich harden for more than 10 outings.

I will not count on rich harden for more than 10 outings.

then . . .

I am not expecting the A's to win the division

I am not expecting the A's to win the division

Oh, heck, I give up. I figure King Richard will win 25 and the Angels' pitchers will all be out for the season.

My earliest memory in life is of Campy Campaneris

by eastcoasta'sfan on Mar 26, 2008 5:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please can we win this one

so I can face my annoying bandwagon Sox Fan Pink Hat Wearin' Co-worker

¿ƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn sɐɥ uɐɔ ı

by Keze on Mar 26, 2008 5:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The bullpens are so weird

Makes me think of that scene in "Spinal Tap" where they never make it to the stage because they get lost. Our Bullpen will end up in the Tokyo subway trying to make it to the mound

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Deep underground

in a secure bullpen...

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Mar 26, 2008 5:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was throwing earlier

but maybe still tender in the tummy?

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 5:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Keith Fuckin Foulke people

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Green monster in right field?

He hits it to straightaway center

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:34 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad Move

Hope it works out and yesterday wasn't a fluke

¿ƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn sɐɥ uɐɔ ı

by Keze on Mar 26, 2008 5:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Positive energy people!!!!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

5 outs

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

let's not count down the final outs

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 26, 2008 5:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

4 outs!

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you're playing with fire

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 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 Outs!

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like I said yesterday, I'm an A-theist

I don't believe in baseball superstition.

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the bullpen is our strength...

right? That's what ya'll told me at the beginning of the season.

I'm startin' to believe.

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mornin'!

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Morning!

I've actually been up for a while but my Internet wasn't running. Apparently they were working on it in the middle of the night...or something.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Mar 26, 2008 5:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hardin?

Chadrich Hardin?

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:36 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ahhh hahahaha

did anybody catch the Harden strikeout montage.

Everytime a lefty struck out, ump would wave at us

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hardin?

Tonya Hardin?

by AustryaN on Mar 26, 2008 5:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF was that!??!?!!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that's the crosby we love

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 26, 2008 5:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Uh oh

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OH MAN!!!! Crosby...that's not a great time for an error :-(

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Mar 26, 2008 5:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh. I guess that was hit hard, but I'm still calling it an E6.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Mar 26, 2008 5:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

basehit groundball through Crosby

"tough play" but "made it a little tougher than it needed to be" says Phillips

by Basebal_Equals_Life on Mar 26, 2008 5:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't watch *Covers eyes*

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The plus side is...

He didn't shatter his entire skeletal structure. I guess.

by textonly on Mar 26, 2008 5:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm still not convinced that BoCro on the field is a good thing

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Mar 26, 2008 5:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it is

a very good thing.

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wondering where that missed

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BSPN

Please say Ortiz is "due"

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Mar 26, 2008 5:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Heart attack

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Korach made it sound like he hit it a mile

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:39 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

those fans on the radio are killing me

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 26, 2008 5:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

::WHEWWWWWWWWWW::

by drmmerchk on Mar 26, 2008 5:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now I'm getting nervous

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow!

Lucky Foulke!!

by 0akFoSho on Mar 26, 2008 5:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh man

the suspense

Come on manny, ground out

by AustryaN on Mar 26, 2008 5:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Back to the dugout, Papi

Not yours.

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 5:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

is foulke

still ripping off the button off the top of his hats?

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't manny

have a green monster to pee in?

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Mar 26, 2008 5:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh man, I looked up from my computer and it had guys on 1st and 2nd and I almost got even MORE nervous than I already am. Thanks a lot ESPN!

by drmmerchk on Mar 26, 2008 5:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ump so slow to call that strike

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We have a base open now....

so just dont give in too him Foulke!!!

by 0akFoSho on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh c'mon Foulke!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

RING HIM UP!

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

who is this Foulke guy?

where did Billy find him? He's good.

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ring him up!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I kinda get the feeling that Foulke

will not be our regular setup man, he may have just told Geren that he knew he could get Manny and Ortiz a couple of times this series. SWEET

¿ƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn sɐɥ uɐɔ ı

by Keze on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WAHOO!

STRIKE OUT BABY!

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Was AN just down??

Tear down Mount Davis!

by polytician on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep, it did it to me for a bit

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry About That!

I really did not want to bounce the server during the gamethread but I had to put in an urgent quick fix!

I'm one of the guys who built the new SB Nation

by odacrem on Mar 26, 2008 5:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

SIT DOWN MANNY

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

caught looking

fastball outside corner! Thank you, Wendelstat

by Basebal_Equals_Life on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for that strike. Looked outside

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOOOOOOO!!!! < backwards >K!!!!!

by drmmerchk on Mar 26, 2008 5:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Manny gone!

FOULKE! K!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Foulkey. Always have.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Mar 26, 2008 5:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

espn wonders if Manny batted against God, how far would his HR go?

Beane's World!! Excellent!!! Rock On, Beane! Rock On, Geren!

by Satchmo22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Watching Foulke is not good for my ucler

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Mar 26, 2008 5:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This Miller High Life commercial

reminds me of Giants fans

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm a little bit surprised MLB allowed it

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 5:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hope not

I feel like every other time I see him come in the save is blown...

Tear down Mount Davis!

by polytician on Mar 26, 2008 5:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We know you got owned, manny

but keep your damn helmet on!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Mar 26, 2008 5:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

THAT WAS FREAKIN' AWESOME!!!!!!!!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YEAH FOULKE!!!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Mar 26, 2008 5:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I assume it will be Embree

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Mar 26, 2008 5:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gotta give Street the Chance

to redeem himself. Its early in the year, and his arm is fresh.

by 0akFoSho on Mar 26, 2008 5:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

fuck that song!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 26, 2008 5:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We'll give him a chance, just not right now

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe!

Foulke is back to A's form

I know.... small sample size.. and age.... and injury... but maybe

by Spidz34 on Mar 26, 2008 5:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fucking Neil Diamond.

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why the hell are they playing that?!

They better fucking play "Celebration" when we win.

"There is an HR in Hanrahan." ~ mikeA

by Poppy on Mar 26, 2008 5:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even without the Red Sox context

"That's why I love pornography."

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH GOD DAMMIT

They're playing Sweet Caroline again.

by senor_k on Mar 26, 2008 5:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Foulke you manny

"Doesn't play well with the other children." Ms. Darias, principal, Broad Ave School

by since72 on Mar 26, 2008 5:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fucking Neil Diamond.

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i heard

he wrote that song after he hit a kid.

by sourstuff on Mar 26, 2008 5:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Mar 26, 2008 5:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It gets lonely at night on the road

That's why I love pornography

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

few people know

that Neil is fueled creatively by his intense hatred of immigants.

by sourstuff on Mar 26, 2008 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was lame.

by drmmerchk on Mar 26, 2008 5:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

With the Music they play in Tokyo...

you would think it was a Red Sox home game. Well that and the Japanese players!!

by 0akFoSho on Mar 26, 2008 5:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crosby wanted a HR

on the first pitch.

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol

The japanese keep playing 50cent

by Spidz34 on Mar 26, 2008 5:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Slingblade's little bro in to pitch.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Neil Diamond. How Foulking Gay

"Doesn't play well with the other children." Ms. Darias, principal, Broad Ave School

by since72 on Mar 26, 2008 5:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't do that, please

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 5:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

guess nobody remembers the movie.

"Doesn't play well with the other children." Ms. Darias, principal, Broad Ave School

by since72 on Mar 26, 2008 5:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Which movie is that?

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Homophobe Mountain?

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 26, 2008 5:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Saving Silverman

"Doesn't play well with the other children." Ms. Darias, principal, Broad Ave School

by since72 on Mar 26, 2008 5:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1

Beane's World!! Excellent!!! Rock On, Beane! Rock On, Geren!

by Satchmo22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+.4

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 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

/35

"There is an HR in Hanrahan." ~ mikeA

by Poppy on Mar 26, 2008 5:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+2

"There is an HR in Hanrahan." ~ mikeA

by Poppy on Mar 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks!

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 26, 2008 5:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

didn't you just get unbanned?

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 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, still banned

"Doesn't play well with the other children." Ms. Darias, principal, Broad Ave School

by since72 on Mar 26, 2008 5:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neil Diamond was part of a banned

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 26, 2008 5:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That really does show

what a great pitcher can do without velocity but with excellent control. Inside, outside, changing speeds. Wow.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Mar 26, 2008 5:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sound like about how I pitch

Inside, outside, without velocity.

by senor_k on Mar 26, 2008 5:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Corey is one strange-looking brother

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:45 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He reminds me of that reporter guy from Sesame Street. I don't know why... I think its his mouth.

by drmmerchk on Mar 26, 2008 5:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guy Smiley?

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Guy Smiley!

YES!!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Mar 26, 2008 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol I love it

by drmmerchk on Mar 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahaha

i win

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It does look like him

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol I can't stop laughing now. I need sleep.

by drmmerchk on Mar 26, 2008 5:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

for the buffy nerds

kinda looks like those things from the "hush" episode

by rightbackin on Mar 26, 2008 5:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hanrahan!

"Doesn't play well with the other children." Ms. Darias, principal, Broad Ave School

by since72 on Mar 26, 2008 5:46 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh wow

Embree warming up

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

woo hoo!

Tear down Mount Davis!

by polytician on Mar 26, 2008 5:47 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Embree warming up!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Another 2B for Zook!

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm so glad we have Suzuki

I'd like to see Kendall do that

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder how many people are thread dependent

Are we just stating the obvious or is this actually informative?

by Basebal_Equals_Life on Mar 26, 2008 5:47 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For myself, it's a bit of both

I'm in NYC, a place devoid of many A's fans, hence the thread really says little but makes me feel like I'm back in the Bay, watching with friends.

by kbtoyz on Mar 26, 2008 5:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm thread dependent since I don't have cable and the radio signal just doesn't quite reach me. It sucks too since if I drive 15 minutes south of here I can get a signal but I get nothing but static at my apartment.

by Angry Sean on Mar 26, 2008 5:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zuks!

Double!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

didn't I post this earlier??

Double by Suzuki!

Tear down Mount Davis!

by polytician on Mar 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who doesn't love doubles?

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zoookkss

Lookin good, better than "TEK"

¿ƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn sɐɥ uɐɔ ı

by Keze on Mar 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Zooks could be an All Star

if he can get enough votes from Japan!!

by 0akFoSho on Mar 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shouldn't be too hard since

it's his homeland right?

¿ƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn sɐɥ uɐɔ ı

by Keze on Mar 26, 2008 5:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2 times doubles

Beane's World!! Excellent!!! Rock On, Beane! Rock On, Geren!

by Satchmo22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fiorentino gets an AB

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love Zook's swing

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Mar 26, 2008 5:48 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, we should pinch hit Cust here!

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 26, 2008 5:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nico was being ironical

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sorry

I realize now that must have been hard-to-recognize internet sarcasm

by Basebal_Equals_Life on Mar 26, 2008 5:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

suzuki is going to get like 50 endorsement deals in japan

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 26, 2008 5:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ICHIBAN!

Lipstick for men!

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

"There is an HR in Hanrahan." ~ mikeA

by Poppy on Mar 26, 2008 5:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No Forgive me

I vomitted in my mouth when I posted that.

Nice insurance run

¿ƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn sɐɥ uɐɔ ı

by Keze on Mar 26, 2008 5:51 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

awww

Murphy wants to play

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

looks like Chipper Jones minus 50 pounds

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:50 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This pitcher's teeth are scary

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 5:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was ball one.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ZOOK SCORES!

FIORENTINO SAFE AT FIRST

by senor_k on Mar 26, 2008 5:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG

that was really really almost close

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fiorentino!

5-1 A's!

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:50 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HOLY CRAP THAT WAS FRIGHTENING!

by drmmerchk on Mar 26, 2008 5:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wooooo!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Mar 26, 2008 5:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FANFUCKINGTASTIC!!!!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet!

Zook scores!

Tear down Mount Davis!

by polytician on Mar 26, 2008 5:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Big ears are clutch!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Mar 26, 2008 5:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Suzuki San!

"Doesn't play well with the other children." Ms. Darias, principal, Broad Ave School

by since72 on Mar 26, 2008 5:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

do we have a

nickname for jeff yet?

by sourstuff on Mar 26, 2008 5:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOO!

5-1! Fiorentino almost Browned it up!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Love Kurt

It's been a great trip for him.

by textonly on Mar 26, 2008 5:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

more great baserunning!

Glad they worked on that all Spring.

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fiorentino

kinda looks like BJ Novak (Ryan Howard from the Office)

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what a bad casting decision, that guy looks nothing like ryan howard

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 26, 2008 5:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WHY???

do they keep showing that same Manny Homerun??

Tear down Mount Davis!

by polytician on Mar 26, 2008 5:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DOH!

Tear down Mount Davis!

by polytician on Mar 26, 2008 5:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Buck looks

lost.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Mar 26, 2008 5:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man

Buck is seriously struggling.

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's all the honey & sunshine.

"There is an HR in Hanrahan." ~ mikeA

by Poppy on Mar 26, 2008 5:53 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Maybe he's diabetic

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why do they keep showing that damn Manny homer?

Well at least the ESPN guys acknowledged it this time.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's the Japanese feed.

They acknowledged it this time around, so it's starting to make a little more sense.

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:54 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, TBuck... :(

by drmmerchk on Mar 26, 2008 5:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No whammies! No Whammies! No whammies

3 outs and we win!!!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

more exciting?

the fiorentino RBI, and the near third out?

Or emil taking it to brown town?

by sourstuff on Mar 26, 2008 5:53 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Second sentence

frightening image

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Mar 26, 2008 5:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lowell, Moss, Varitek

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok, the fantasy baseball commercial was funny

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm late to the party

or early, but what the heck.

LET'
S GO A'S

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Mar 26, 2008 5:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

3 more!

Come on Embree!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sean Casey on deck

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:55 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Base hit :-(

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm too nervous to watch and follow this on here

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mighty Casey at bat

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

please

7 minutes and we're the hell outta here, we should have swept these chumps.

by paradox on Mar 26, 2008 5:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

absolutely...

we should be 4-0 on this Japan trip.

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If Buck goes 0 for 5 every game

the A's will have a great season.

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 26, 2008 5:56 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

John?

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's ok, we got the insurance run!

and they're in the wrong part of their order. Thorne is thanking the production crew. Have faith!

by Basebal_Equals_Life on Mar 26, 2008 5:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanking them for all the shots of Manny?

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 26, 2008 5:57 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have Thorne and Phillips been sucking as bad a yesterday?

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Mar 26, 2008 5:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No, they more or less just kind of suck today

With just a hint of swallowing

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't watch the TV...

I'm too scared.... I'll just read the thread...

Tear down Mount Davis!

by polytician on Mar 26, 2008 5:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's a good way to avoid reality

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's ok - Embree doesn't rely much on his fastball

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 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he just wants casey to have a fighting chance

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 26, 2008 5:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just decided that Steve Phillips isn't too bad.

But Gary Thorne really is a low-talent windbag.

by Mark H on Mar 26, 2008 5:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OOGA BOOGA

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Mar 26, 2008 5:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we have insurance

"Doesn't play well with the other children." Ms. Darias, principal, Broad Ave School

by since72 on Mar 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

two!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DOUBLE PLAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4-6-3!

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DP baby!

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anybody know

Are the advertisements on the uniforms going to stay once back in the U.S.? My guess is no, but I'm still curious.

Double Play! One more!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They better not

Awful, cheap, tawdry, sleazy.

by paradox on Mar 26, 2008 5:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no way

they're only there because ricoh, emc, and pepsi are paying a ridiculous sum to put them there.

by senor_k on Mar 26, 2008 5:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

GIDP!!!! YES!!!!

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Mar 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

UNO! DOS!!

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OOOOOOOOOOGA-BOOOOOOOOGA!!!!!!!!!!@

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Mar 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why am I so nervous about only the 2nd game of the season

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 5:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bragging rights

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 5:59 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sweet!

"Doesn't play well with the other children." Ms. Darias, principal, Broad Ave School

by since72 on Mar 26, 2008 5:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And the crowd (at Ricky's) is on its feet

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 5:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yep

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 6:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

should be

or someone needs a chest x-ray

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Mar 26, 2008 6:00 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1 strike away...

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 5:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No whammies! No Whammies! No whammies

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 6:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, we're in first, technically

All the other teams are 0 games back, but we'd be called first place because of actually playing games.

See the latest dumbass thing I've done -- camUra

by hunter on Mar 26, 2008 6:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A'S WIN! A'S WIN!

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Mar 26, 2008 6:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

who's on first?

Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.

by JediLeroy on Mar 26, 2008 6:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's WIN!!!!!

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Mar 26, 2008 6:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm predicting 10K

and a color laser printer for Rich Harden

by pam5981 on Mar 26, 2008 6:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He deserves it.

Also, Emil Brown has a 1-1 record this season.

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 6:01 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAH!

No, Manny will get another one for that solo HR.

"There is an HR in Hanrahan." ~ mikeA

by Poppy on Mar 26, 2008 6:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

K! A's Win!

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 6:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

K to win!

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 6:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WE WIN!

Ef you, Bosox. Have a nice flight, you should have been swept.

by paradox on Mar 26, 2008 6:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A'S WIIIIIINNNNNN!!!!

I love it!!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Mar 26, 2008 6:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woooooooooooooooooooot

¿ƃıs uʍop ǝpısdn sɐɥ uɐɔ ı

by Keze on Mar 26, 2008 6:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Game!

EMBREE!

Alright everyone, I'm gonna put my flu-ridden self back to bed. Take care and I'll see you all soon.

I'll be at the Coli for the home opener!

LETS GO OAKLAND!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 6:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OAKLAND WINS !!!!!!!!!!!

first game Boston has lost in a while... well done!

Harden great start!
Foulke, Casilla, and Embree great relief

by Basebal_Equals_Life on Mar 26, 2008 6:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YES!

Nice win, bitches!

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Mar 26, 2008 6:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We WON!

Tear down Mount Davis!

by polytician on Mar 26, 2008 6:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good morning, baseball and good morning AN!

and Good Morning, A's WIN!!!
Sounds like Rich pitched a great game?
Let's go Oakland!

Faith and perspective...2008 Oakland A's.

by LongTimeFan on Mar 26, 2008 6:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He did indeed

Tear down Mount Davis!

by polytician on Mar 26, 2008 6:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Indeed!

You all been up since 3?

Faith and perspective...2008 Oakland A's.

by LongTimeFan on Mar 26, 2008 6:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Since 3am Tuesday

What's sleep?

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 26, 2008 6:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah..spring break?

I miss you all and can't wait to see you at the Coliseum..and SoCal AN come on up!

Faith and perspective...2008 Oakland A's.

by LongTimeFan on Mar 26, 2008 6:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spring Break: "Goats Gone Wild!"

We still need to have dinner - I'll call you when I get back from "Hoofin' it" on the East Coast.

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 26, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay... I'm listening...

I don't hear CELEBRATION.

"There is an HR in Hanrahan." ~ mikeA

by Poppy on Mar 26, 2008 6:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

6:00 AM, time to sleep

later folks, good game thread(s)

by Basebal_Equals_Life on Mar 26, 2008 6:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BIG MONEY WE WIN!!!!!!

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 6:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"Doesn't play well with the other children." Ms. Darias, principal, Broad Ave School

by since72 on Mar 26, 2008 6:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great start to a day

No better way, in fact. Yeah, I mean it.

by paradox on Mar 26, 2008 6:02 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Red Sux should know

our rag tag bunch beat them today and should have beat them esterday.

BE AFRAID!!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Mar 26, 2008 6:02 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I feel good...

We shoulda had 2 win. But we played well and earned some respect I hope.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Mar 26, 2008 6:02 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just awesome

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 6:02 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

.500

hi, my name is A. My guess is we'll see each other a lot this year. Let's flirt.

by sourstuff on Mar 26, 2008 6:02 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's a relief -

What with all the preseason predictions, I was worried the A's might go winless this season.

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 26, 2008 6:02 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks again BBG!

"If you could fart into a kind of microprocessing funnel, and the funnel poured the fart into a computer, which converted the fart into words, this is what it would look like." - Ken Tremendous, FJM

by HigherPie on Mar 26, 2008 6:02 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for reminding us

Thank you, bbg, great job.

by paradox on Mar 26, 2008 6:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone going to listen to the A's?

Probably not

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 6:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who?

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 26, 2008 6:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh you mean the team the Red Sox were playing

When Manny hit that HR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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 26, 2008 6:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did we just win a home game

Cause Francona is speaking on the field!!

by 0akFoSho on Mar 26, 2008 6:03 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the Red Sox...

got the Home Team locker room, if you can believe that. Apparently, even that is pretty spartan.

Go A's!

by FoolshGame22 on Mar 26, 2008 6:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank god.

Now I can take off my lucky snorkel and lederhosen.

by senor_k on Mar 26, 2008 6:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And I can put mine on and go to work....

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 26, 2008 6:05 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahh good game thread

good morning everyone! time to sleep!

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Mar 26, 2008 6:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap

they actually showed some A's fans

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Mar 26, 2008 6:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fucking announcers

They stay silent for francona but speak all over our manager when they get the chance.

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Mar 26, 2008 6:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice!

I'm loving the little A's section shown on the feed.

Take care everyone and I'm sure I'll be back for more soon!

"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith

by Boonee on Mar 26, 2008 6:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Screen shot of a bunch of A's fans

Just as ESPN cut the feed. Predictable. Can someone post the shot with the sign about the underground railroad?

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 6:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, we won...they can't handle it.

"A baseball game is simply a nervous breakdown divided into nine innings." ~Earl Wilson

by athleticsgirl24 on Mar 26, 2008 6:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Mar 26, 2008 6:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mike & Mike start out with KenKo call

of the final play.

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Mar 26, 2008 6:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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