Oakland @ Toronto GameThread, Apr 10, 2008 4:07 PM PDT

Open Thread: Game 10 - A's vs. Toronto

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2008 3:23 PM PDT

Oakland @ Toronto

Well, despite the other shoe dropping rather predictably, as both Duchscherer and Harden fail to make it much past the first week of the season before they both land on the DL (note to A's PR: We may have bought your 'day-to-day' line a few years ago, but no one believes nor trusts your injury reports anymore), the A’s have rebounded from their shaky start, have now taken 4 of the last 5 games, and will try again for a series sweep this afternoon.

We’re all holding our breath right now, as we head into the second start for most of our pitchers. The A’s 2008 starting pitching debuts have been phenomenal so far (with the exception of a still-rehabbing Gaudin), but how are they going to look during start 2; start 10, start 15? And can the offense play with the rest of the league, after its mixed reviews so far? Has Bobby Crosby turned a corner? Will he make me write a huge apology?

We're about to find out. Dana Eveland makes his second start tonight, and if he's even half as good as he was during his last outing, it will be a success. He will be facing Shaun Marcum.

Lineups

Toronto:

Eckstein, SS
Stewart, LF
Rios, RF
Vells, V, CF
Thomas, DH
Hill, 2B
Overbay, 1B
Barajas, C
Scutaro, 3B

Your 2008 Oakland Athletics!:

Buck, RF
Ellis, 2B
Barton, 1B
Sweeney, M, DH
Cust, LF
Crosby, SS
Hannahan, 3B
Suzuki, C
Sweeney, R, CF

LET'S GO OAKLAND!

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by HRH on Apr 10, 2008 3:27 PM PDT 0 recs

Oh crap.

The Sharks are on again tonight, at 7.

And once again, the A's and Sharks will both be on CSN.

"Looks like you brought two too many."

by BWH on Apr 10, 2008 3:28 PM PDT 0 recs

The Warriors are on as well.

Gee, I wonder which team is gonna get taken off the air

by mikev on Apr 10, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up 0 recs

In the other diary it said

A's game is switching to + at 7. Warriors aren't on CSN tonight.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 10, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up 0 recs

Aha...

I see you're assuming that they don't screw it up.

by mikev on Apr 10, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up 0 recs

Can you get +

if you don't have a cable box? FSN+ used to be channel 30 or something, but I think CSN+ is up in the 100s, where I can't get to it.

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by HigherPie on Apr 10, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up 0 recs

I don't think so

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 10, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up 0 recs

You have to have digital cable

If you have an old box you can't watch.

I swore at them to be Satan's anus for it for years, then finally gave in to The Man and handed over the extra dough.. Not one of my proudest moments.

by paradox on Apr 10, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up 0 recs

The whole game is on Plus

...and the first three hours also on Regular. HD is being wasted on the ice-skating team.

If you can't get plus, better hope the game doesn't go long. Too bad Country Joe isn't pitching, his games are guaranteed to end in 2:30 max.

by FarkeyD on Apr 10, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up 0 recs

I know. I was joking.

However, I kinda like Sweeney 9th so there's a chance Buck and Ellis get some ABs with a guy on base.

by mikev on Apr 10, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up 0 recs

you might ask their wives/girlfriends about that first

And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 10, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up 0 recs

Any word on if Devine is actually with the big league club?

by HRH on Apr 10, 2008 3:30 PM PDT 0 recs

Yes, he is

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up 0 recs

Ugh, Rich to the DL I guess

by HRH on Apr 10, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up 0 recs

You're banned from posting under this user name

until Rich makes his next start.

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by HigherPie on Apr 10, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up 0 recs

At least he's not impersonating someone who actually exists

(outside of our collective fantasy world)

by Keze on Apr 10, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up 0 recs

I know I have heard this before BUT

It is actually my 14 month old son's initials.

by HRH on Apr 10, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up 0 recs

Broom is out of the closest...

for the first time since the fall.

by jonahbartlett on Apr 10, 2008 3:40 PM PDT 0 recs

You didn't have it out Sunday?

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 10, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up 0 recs

Sadly no....

And I blame only myself for the loss...

by jonahbartlett on Apr 10, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up 0 recs

Actually we almost swept Cleveland, losing the last game

But, We are going to win this one and finish the Blue Jays Sweep

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"

by Eastbayjim on Apr 10, 2008 3:43 PM PDT 0 recs

almost counts in horseshoes

by OaklandSi on Apr 10, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up 0 recs

Let's go A's!

Even if we don't win, could we not have a game that is so up and down tonight? Not sure we need games that stressful in the second week of the season. Thank you.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 10, 2008 3:46 PM PDT 0 recs

I woke up this morning with a nasty cold.

I blame the A's for suppressing my immune system.

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by HigherPie on Apr 10, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up 0 recs

I take it that Gio isn't ready to be called up yet?

don't we only have four healthy starters (+DiNardo), Gio looked good in ST too, is there some kind of service time issue?

by Keze on Apr 10, 2008 3:55 PM PDT 0 recs

Never pitched above AA

So I think they just want to give him some time.

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by HigherPie on Apr 10, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up 0 recs

He is also not on the 40 man roster, so that would take a DFA, or moving someone,(Rich Harden), to

the 60 Day DL to clear up a roster spot

by theblackpearl on Apr 10, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up 0 recs

Haha...that'll be next. ;-)

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up 0 recs

We might as well

put Harden on the 60-day DL and get it over with.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 10, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up 0 recs

or chavez

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Apr 10, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up 0 recs

or both, might as well

Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.

by pam5981 on Apr 10, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up 0 recs

Let's go A's! Let's go A's!

by paradox on Apr 10, 2008 4:05 PM PDT 0 recs

Honestly who here did not think Harden would go to the DL?

I am very much done with Harden now there is no way that he can be depended upon to stay healthy for even 3 starts in a row PATHETIC.

by Athletic on Apr 10, 2008 4:07 PM PDT 0 recs

TRUE!!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 10, 2008 4:07 PM PDT up 0 recs

Honestly

I felt this year would be different. That's probably why I'm so pissed about it. In the past I just accepted that it would happen, but didn't do that this year. Silly me.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 10, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up 0 recs

Hey don't feel silly

I am still hoping Crosby will be a star

by Athletic on Apr 10, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up 0 recs

Same here

I still think we'll get another 10 starts from him this year, which is about what I thought at the start of the year, this does seem a little ridiculous given Rich's injury history but whatever...I guess I'm extremely optimistic (aka an idiot)

by Keze on Apr 10, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up 0 recs

I am even hoping the A's can at least be in the playoff race come August

by Athletic on Apr 10, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up 0 recs

I still have faith in Rich

But remember, I'm the one who thought we were going to win the division last year until about August 20.

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Apr 10, 2008 4:17 PM PDT up 0 recs

SWEEP!!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 10, 2008 4:07 PM PDT 0 recs

You can MARKUM down!!!

Sweep!!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 10, 2008 4:08 PM PDT 0 recs

SWEEP!

by paradox on Apr 10, 2008 4:08 PM PDT 0 recs

T Buck make it happen!!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 10, 2008 4:08 PM PDT 0 recs

Did they trade Mr. Sexy?

Heya? We do what we can in this world.

C'mon, Travis!

by paradox on Apr 10, 2008 4:09 PM PDT 0 recs

Buck!!!

DUBLE!!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 10, 2008 4:09 PM PDT 0 recs

seriously

what's gotten into Buck...loving it

by drink409 on Apr 10, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up 0 recs

HAH!

by paradox on Apr 10, 2008 4:09 PM PDT 0 recs

Let's go A's!

by paradox on Apr 10, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up 0 recs

Comcast comes through

Kuiper just gave the closest thing to an apology we've heard. I think they were blindsided as much as we were -- the "toss to San Jose" last night made it sound like they were expecting to return to the A's game momentarily.

CSN must've gotten quite an earful. Good for them for changing things. Congrats to everyone who took the time to complain.

Is it just me? Every time I see "CSN" I think of Crosby, Stills and Nash.

"Put me down and I'll walk off the field." -- Bradley to Macha, 9/06

by skigurl on Apr 10, 2008 4:09 PM PDT 0 recs

Y

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 Apr 10, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up 0 recs

ha

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 10, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up 0 recs

ABWH

And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 10, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up 0 recs

LOL DOUBLE FOR BUCK!!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 10, 2008 4:09 PM PDT 0 recs

think Buck likes hitting

in Toronto?

by OaklandSi on Apr 10, 2008 4:09 PM PDT 0 recs

It is reaaaalllly quiet in the stadium.

"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."

by Jennifer on Apr 10, 2008 4:09 PM PDT 0 recs

NOW TRAVIS NO BASERUNNING MISTAKES PLEASE!!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 10, 2008 4:10 PM PDT 0 recs

Haha...it was just like yesterday!

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up 0 recs

YEAH BUCK!!!!!! Woo hoo!!!!!

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2008 4:10 PM PDT 0 recs

Will you marry me?

by 0akFoSho on Apr 10, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up 0 recs

haha....you'll take it back when you check out my ranting on Harden on the other thread. Wow...so pissed still.

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up 0 recs

I need a strong minded woman!!

as that keeps it interesting!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 10, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up 0 recs

Hey

Don't pull that again, not with her, not here.

Just don't do it. It's simple, trust me.

by paradox on Apr 10, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up 0 recs

buck is back!

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 Apr 10, 2008 4:10 PM PDT 0 recs

My biscuit!

"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."

by Jennifer on Apr 10, 2008 4:10 PM PDT 0 recs

Damn Buck

Keep it up. On that note, maybe it's because I normally go the mlb.tv route, but when Korach says "one hopped the wall", does anyone else think Ground-Rule Double? I always think about how unlucky we are that it keeps going over the fence. I'll learn.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 10, 2008 4:10 PM PDT 0 recs

Me too!!! I've thought that a coule of times.

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2008 4:13 PM PDT up 0 recs