Open Thread: Game 10 - A's vs. Toronto (cont)
by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2008 6:57 PM PDT
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PrintAfter clinging to a 1-0 lead until the 8th, giving the ball to Embree backfires, as Marco Scutaro tripled and scored to tie the game.
Andrew Brown just did manage to get the A's out of the 9th, and we're headed to extra innings, looking for some offense.
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"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
pinch sucking
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Well, fuck.
Pinch K!
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
it's full of K's.
THERE. Thanks for screwing up my joke, AN3.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
RE-DISOWN HIM!
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
So just for fun...
Let's discuss why Geren brought in Embree to face a switch hitter followed by 3 RH batters.
These guys watching Custs approuch in the batting cage or what?
12 strike outs and 1 walk in this game?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 10, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions
Good thing that the pitching is holding up...
cuz there ain't any offense!
You mean the 7th
The 6th is for Embree to blow the lead.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Two straight weak pop-ups from Eckstein
But, they were exceptionally gritty pop-ups
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Clutchy, even.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Shannon. You're hurting me.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Almost a great play by BoCro
Almost
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
pop up to shallow RF, dropped in for FC - Rios forced at 2B
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Someone please catch the freaking ball
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Divine mojo!
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
by Jennifer on Apr 10, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Devine
has totally revamped his delivery - looks like he's got the discus sling going. Doesn't seem too mystifyin' though
Effin Controneo gave me a heart attack
"SWUNG ON....HIT DEEP LEFT FIELD
(waits 7 seconds)
but he hooked it!"
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Oh my god there is too much going on in my head and living room right now.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
MINE TOO!!!!!
And I'm trying to write a recap!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
My son is talking about the car he just bought
(hello?! I didn't even know he was looking for a new car), the phone was ringing, the cats were fighting, and effing Frank Thomas hit a bomb foul...
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Forgot about Ellis & Buck not catching a fly ball.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Another miracle whiff by Frank
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Hopefully nobody posts a photo response to that...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I sure like our pitching so far this year.
Who are these guys?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 10, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
This picture cracked me up so much
that I went and looked up the source of it, which cracked me up even more.
For everyone's benefit (not that anyone will actually ever see this comment), the story is here, and begins with
British angler Graham Slaughter has scaled new heights by catching the world's biggest carp that weighed a whopping 88.6lbs - almost as much as Kylie Minogue.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Shaky, but the kid has an arm, thats for sure, 96-97
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 10, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions
Peculiar Ellis!!!
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Rare Ellis!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I just turned on the television.
Joey's wearing number 33.
Ouch.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
You thought it would be mourned for a while?
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
And a GIDP is a GIDP
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Oh, Mike...
It's not me, honey, it's you.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Geez the Warriors and the A's are making me crazy.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
As they should have last night.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
They needed to share a slogan:
Just whine, baby.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
I might be having text issues...
Or else you just sent me something that was totally out of the blue... LOL
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Just got home and got the game on
So Harden's dead, Swisher is pitching, and the Blue Jays are stealing bases.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 10, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
That about covers it...
What are the Warriors doing? Afraid to look.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
I suppose it would be "technologically impossible"
for Comcast to put the right information on the TV guide thing too?
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
Oh my god.
Oh. My. God. That was too hot.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Oh crap it's Senor Grit.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Your pessimism is working for us tonight... ;)
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
If you're a blue jays fan
you have to be pretty pissed right now
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
wow
29 strikes, 7 balls. how does he look out there?
Good sinker but no real swing and miss breaking pitch.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 10, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
slider looked good
At least, Frank Thomas thought so.
He just was never out of the zone with anything.
Hey!
They got a new cardiologist!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Which reminds me
Am I crazy, or did they re-record the Saag's "So you've been invited..." spot? It sounds like the same voice, but the read on "Not Napkin and Paper Cup Guy. No." seems completely different.
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
by Englishmajor on Apr 10, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Just a thought....
as long as this game goes the giant's aren't on.. maybe there's a upside to extra innings?
LOL
Just because.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Only problem...
If we keep winning games like this, when we fail to take advantage of opportunities (or even create them), the talking heads will start talking about how we play with heart and grit, and that will royally blow.
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Hey, a single
Denorfia out-scrapped Eckstein for that one
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
"Giants and Cardinals are coming up eventually..."
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
What I just said was SOOOO bad...
it vanished.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
They're scared of you now, H2A3N3!
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Ummm....why did they walk him? He's been an automatic out?!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
highest PrOPS on the team
He's been hitting the ball really well, just not the luckiest cat so far this season.
Bases loaded!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
The Jays announcer just called the ass his "kisser"
Methinks Canadians kiss differently. (I don't know if the guy is Canadian. Whatever.)
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 10, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions
I hate Emil.
Where's Cust?
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
I'm beginning to think that Emil Brown sucks
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Emil = Jay Payton 2
And that just upsets me, because Jay Payton sucks.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 10, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions
And better fielder
So Emil = Poor Man's Jay Payton. Wow. That's bad.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 10, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll take another double here, please.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Buck can't possibly hit another double.
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
BUCK!!!!!!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
BuckMaster doubles again!
Send him down...
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 10, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions
I was puzzled by that as well
I decided he meant it went by Eckstein.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
WHOOOO.
Buck likes doubles. But he still doesn't have a hit in the States...
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I was working the reverse jynx strategy...
And it's not Elves, it's Elvez. Like El Vez.
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
Also a member of the legendary Zeros
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
There's the money shot
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
As opposed to those of us who go to games.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
I almost posted the naked guys again by mistake
They're the next picture in my photobucket.
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
by Englishmajor on Apr 10, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Travis Buck-is bringin' da ruckus!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 10, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions
I was joking a few minutes ago that by the time we score,
Street might be available again.
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 still say we send him down to AAA for a while
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
SUPER HOTTIE TREVOR BUCK!!!!
Omigod, I knew we'd score more than one point today!!!!
-Cindi
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
Don't know if they're saying so on TV
But Buck now holds the A's record for most doubles in a 3-game series - 6. (Previously Tejada - 5)
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They don't appear to be saying it on the Sharks broadcast
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
We're sending the Blue Jays to :
FOULKE U!
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
God god
For how long?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Oh, good
The possibility of TMI was very high there.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Buck was a stud...
AGAIN. Wearing his tee around So Cal this week worked.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 10, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Foulke didn't previously pitch for the Jays.
We're screwed.
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When the A's win this game
(which they will) Instead of free baseball.... it takes a buck
by As Fan in the Bronx on Apr 10, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions
There used to be a link about it... in a forgotten diary, somewhere in the cobwebs...
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
I'd have used the search function, but...
you know...
but they don't need to be complained about.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
I actually still have it bookmarked,
but none of the links go directly to the relevant comments any more.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
in here somewhere
http://www.athleticsnation.com/story/2006/9/7/53054/51473
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
What a stretch
And who gives a damn about the Gnats
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Is Brian Bocock the only guy playing for the Giants tonight?
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Or an internet-available ED drug.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Let's not make this interesting
That was a really weird route by Denorfia right there.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 10, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions
That's less effective, Foulke
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
damn
keep the faith
Not V Wells.No.
Haleakalu
Looked like a change to me
But what the hell do I know?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 10, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
EEEeeeeehhh...
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Holy crap
2 for 2 in his career with two bombs. UGH.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 10, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
Agreed
But then you put the winning run on. Still, I'd do it.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 10, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm SO sorry about what I said earlier
about the 12th inning.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Foulk's scared of throwing strikes.
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
This stadium is only big
enough for one Buck, Coats. You're not it.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
this team has guts
i love the way they are approaching these games
Haleakalu
Buck Coats the pinch runner
Any when he takes the coats off, he'll be Buck Naked!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Can't argue with making Aaron Hill beat them
Instead of Thomas.
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
3 run homer here though
just because that's how shit works
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 10, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
DPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDP
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
You called it
YES!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
And here I thought you were calling for the police department...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I was, but I'm thrilled that my dyslexia paid off for a change.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Gameday has all of Foulke's pitches outside so far.
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
YES YES YES YES
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
These guys are good... enough.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 10, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
Ok, I can't post here during games
Because I see twelve "DP!" comments before the pitch is even thrown.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 10, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
The same thing happens if I try the 1.2M feed on Mlb.tv.
The 800kb feed seems to be two or three pitches ahead.
A's are
4-1 in Domes.
I can't wait for Tampa Bay and Minnesota...
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And this concludes another episode of:
Heart Attacko Theatre.
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
Do not mess with tonight's winning pitcher...
(apologies if anyone posted this already)
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I made a pact with the devil:
That I'd rather hear the A's win than see them lose. So I made peace with the Sharks game coming on after the bottom of the 9th, just being glad it was GOING past the bottom of the 9th.
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
Earlier tonight
I was listening to the A's online and watching the Warriors on TNT (blech, they deserved to lose by 20) while working out. I heard the requisite Embree blown save, but decided to watch when Devine came on to see him pitch, and watched the rest of the game.
Crosby is also playing well at SS, by the way.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
You can't fault anyone for Embree's lame pitching, though,
because it was the 8th inning, so naturally you have to put Embree in and he has to pitch badly.
How did Devine look (the photo above notwithstanding)?
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
He looked okay
Sort of like a poor man's Huston Street -- 3/4 delivery, sinking fastball and slider (I'm not sure he managed to get his slider over the plate -- my mlbtv was kinda jumpy tonight). He might end up being a useful pitcher, but probably nothing special. But what did we expect for Kotsay?
And Eveland -- what is with all the reports of him being so fat? Unless he used to be much bigger than he is now, the only person who could call him fat would be Jeremy Blevins.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Devine has been touted as a "future closer"
(or was it "likely to give up grand slams every time he pitches for a while"?) so apparently his stuff is considered special. But if he's a poor man's Huston Street, then we already have one of those - Huston Street.
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 couldn't make a real judgment after just a few innings
with jittery picture, anyway. If he develops excellent control, he has the pace and movement to be really tough, especially to righties. His command tonight wasn't anything special, as far as I could tell.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Where's the recap, bbg? Slacker! ;)
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Hey, what's with the pressure - some of us need to think
before we type so it doesn't come out dkw sd idisifcv sdwdmprh e sd efee.
And that's just off the top of my head.
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
It was a crazy game...and it's UP!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 10, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
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