Winning pretty ... then ugly ... then pretty again: A's 9, Indians 7, AccuWeather 1
by monkeyball on Apr 11, 2008 8:26 PM PDT
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The A's stomped out to a big lead against C.C. Sabathia and a couple Indians relievers, taking a 9-1 lead on the strength of a whole lot more doubles, and more excellent PAs by Bobby Crosby (3/3, 2 BBs).
Then Joe Blanton and Fernando Hernandez started to go all Margaret Hamilton in the 8th inning as the Lake Effect struck, with the Indians tallying 6 runs before heavy rains, Santiago Casilla, and Huston Street interceded. Street came on and retired David Dellucci (though not before WP'ing in the Tribe's 6th run of the inning) to choke off the interminable 8th. Then Street did some of his smoothest and most effective pitching of the young season in shutting down the Indians in the 9th.
The weather report doesn't look good for the rest of the weekend, so let's feel fortunate to have squeegeed a W off the tarp tonight.
Tomorrow, Pecs DiNardo gets his first start of the season, in place of some guy whose name I just can't recall.
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wasn't it a 9-1 lead
before Cleveland started roaring back in the eighth? Didn't Street WP the seventh Cleveland run? Or did I just imagine it?
by OaklandSi on Apr 11, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah think it was 9-1
And yes, Street WP'd the 7th run.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
typo. edited. thanks
And I meant the 6th run in the inning. I'll fix that as well.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Strret looked AWESOME tonight.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Actually, so did Blanton until the 8th
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanton didn't deserve the extra runs on him
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
by crb29 on Apr 11, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah, but he finally got a win
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True, but it raised his ERA, that's the A's for ya.
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
by crb29 on Apr 11, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your 2008 AAs
(modifying my game thread quip)
I'll take the two baggers... Thanks Guys!
MB, quick efficient recap; like Street in the 9th today. *sigh*
"It's too bad there are no Hallmark cards saying, 'Sorry your loved one was killed by a foul ball.'" -- The Iowa Baseball Confederacy, W.P. Kinsella
by 149 on Apr 11, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
consider my typos the equivalent of Street's WP
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More like a Fernando Hernandez beanball.
Or a Fernando Hernandez bases loaded walk. Or...Hmm...I prefer Rules 1-4.
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 Apr 11, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By the way on my count...
1298 game thread comments. That was fun!!!
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
by crb29 on Apr 11, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It would actually be kind of a "weather God" break
for the A's if Saturday's game was rained out, in that it would be a free Harden/Duke start skipped. Nothing against DiNardo, who's a worthy #6 starter but the odds aren't in his favor, especially as he's pitched all of 1/3 inning this season.
Street looked exceptional in the 9th, continuing to give me more and more hope as the season wears on. You wonder if the early season start affected him - just as the World Classic Thingy may have a couple years ago.
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 Apr 11, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Street-
I sure hope so, we need to have confidence in him this season with all the close games I suspect we'll have.
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
by crb29 on Apr 11, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the first 11 are any indication...we're all going to have to pace ourselves!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A pace-maker might help...
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 Apr 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously,
I'm stressed out.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 11, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I suggest drinking more.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's are driving me to drink. Goodness.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What I wanna know is, who's going to drive me back?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always a good solution for stress ;)
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's such a beautiful night
I wish I were at an A's game right now. But then, I've already had enough alcohol for the evening :-)
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always wonder about relievers in the early season
How many innings did he pitch in Arizona? It couldn't have been that many. It's possible that some relievers just take a while to scrape off more of the offseason rust.
Look at Betancourt. Coming into tonights game, his BAA was .539, IIRC.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It seems that way with Street -
didn't he say he picks up velocity as the season progresses? Maybe he should throw 100-150 innings in Arizona (maybe complete games in both split-squad games).
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 Apr 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Street
Korach commented on the radio broadcast that Street had been doing some side work over the last few days, specifically to work on "being taller" and getting more velocity on his fastball. Sounds like his mechanics were a little off early in the season, but maybe he's getting that worked out... I'm hoping that's the case anyway.
by LoveDemAs on Apr 12, 2008 7:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least it wasn't midges
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 11, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop looking over your glasses at my avatar!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
as soon as you apologize for tormenting Dan Johnson
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 11, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, to be fair I did finally figure out a cure for that...
...but I'm not sure DJ would really want to go through with it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the sad Dan Johnson ...
... the mad Dan Johnson ...
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was a young hitter
from somewhere down in the minors, the name...ach, I have forgotten. But his swing was beautiful! And this rich GM, he signed Dan Johnson, and brought him up to Oakland. He built that locker at the Coliseum for him. And...yes, there was a slump, a slump. And then this GM...he took his 1B job, and he threw Dan Johnson away. GMs could do that in those days. They had the power. And the freedom. And they say that after that, Dan Johnson walked the dugout of the Coliseum, saying...is that my swing, have you seen my swing? And then he was DFA'd, refusing to be outrighted to the minors by his own hand.
Ach -- there are many such stories in Oakland
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bravo
I wonder if DJ lives on the corner of Eddy and Gough out in the Western Addition?
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 11, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll check on that as soon as I oil the leaves on my rubber plant
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those would be tough to swat...
...off of Joba Chamberlain's neck...
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 11, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those only attack the Yankees
according to what I saw on ESPN.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Questions for small sample size people:
1. At what point in the season does small sample size cease being small sample size, and become the way it is?
2. More of a projection question, but I would imagine that Crosby's projections for this season were significantly lower than what he is producing right now. But, what do you do with projections that don't include a different stance, different approach, and different standing position from the plate?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 11, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When pitcher realize the change
when they learn that the low outside pitch is no longer an auto-miss, and change their tactics.
Or Crosby gets back to what we expected.
The same questions above can be asked about Cust as well..
by MobiusKlein on Apr 11, 2008 11:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't look now...
...but the A's have the best record in the American League.
by Flashfire on Apr 11, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I really didn't expect that after 3 games, much less 11.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we can finally retire to our dinners ...
Homemade carnitas and Cabot extra-sharp cheddar on Rancho Gordo tortillas. With homemade gingersnaps for dessert.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 11, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What's for desert? Cactus?
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 Apr 11, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't eat it.
It's spiked. And then everyone will strand you and just leave you behind.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's seriously
chichi Mexican food.
I usually just run over to Feralitos.
"It's too bad there are no Hallmark cards saying, 'Sorry your loved one was killed by a foul ball.'" -- The Iowa Baseball Confederacy, W.P. Kinsella
by 149 on Apr 11, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the deal on Jose Castillo (Giants' 3B)?
Is he actually good, or had I never heard of him for a reason?
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 Apr 11, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Career 75 OPS+ hitter
Primarily as a middle infielder. The Gnats have him playing third because they couldn't trade for Joe Crede.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on Apr 11, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
God, their whole lineup is like a quicksand pit of suck.
The more you struggle to find something good, the worse it gets.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently they were determined to find a downgrade
for Pedro Feliz - which is not easy.
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 Apr 11, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Feliz is one of the best defensive 3Bs in baseball though
That's worth something.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 12, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it's not the Giants' fault that Kenny Williams wanted
Lowry or Lincecum - to START the discussion. I would've hung up the phone and immediately called everybody in baseball to tell what a hilarious man KW is.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 12, 2008 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sabean was worse
Sabean was offering Dave Roberts.The package that Sabean was offering was worse than what Kenny Williams was offering. Roberts is worthless to the WS, is a worse player, is older, costs more than Crede.
ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
by rfloh on Apr 12, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was once considered a decent prospect
As usual with most Pirates prospects, the Pirates got thing from him.
ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
by rfloh on Apr 12, 2008 3:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Meanwhile, up in Ughsville:
Dan Meyer's first start tonight:
3 IP, 4 hits, 5 ER, 3 BB, 1 K.
Sigh.
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 Apr 11, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Evidently, Beane traded Hudson for Zito
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5-3 M's -- Weaver out of the game, 1st and 3rd 2 out
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not for long
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
5-4 and still batting
I hate the Angels.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, you're actually watching on tv, not mlbtv
I'm glad I didn't hear Physioc and the Hudster on Aybar's play to end the 6th.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the hell was that!
The came was in the bag then, bam! Thank god it was a 8 run lead. It got close but I thought they would pull through.
Crosby looks great but Cust looks lost. Buck looked lost a few days ago so hopefully Cust can snap out of it too.
by fansince1980 on Apr 11, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
check out the notes in the recap
didn't know we got catcher john buck back.
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/n/a/2008/04/11/sports/s201324D82.DTL
by Jason on Apr 11, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi y'all
I listened to the game in the car today. Got home just in time to see them roll out the tarp (sigh) and then switch to the giants game, seemingly just before our guys went back out onto the field.
Giants were on CSN and CSN+. Sweet!
by phastphill on Apr 11, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I've got a really bad idea!
Let's let Felix Hernandez throw 117 pitches on April 11th!
M's lead down to 5-4, with the Angels still threatening. 2 outs in the 7th.
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by HigherPie on Apr 11, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Peasant Felix is more apt for now?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Apr 11, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap.
The buzz has worn off. Now I'm depressed, hungry, lonely and tired.
Ah well..let's go M's!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hah.
In the meantime, I'm gonna make myself another drink.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 11, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can you make me one too?
Something to complement my PB&J....
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure.
Jack Daniels goes with everything.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 11, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except Maker's Mark is better.
But yer on the right track!
by mikev on Apr 11, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're entitled to your opinions
i like my low brow jack daniels :)
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 11, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I buy it at Costco :)
It's probably rebadged JD.
by mikev on Apr 11, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I always prefer a good rum, myself
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Always?
I say it's all about context. There are times for rum, times for a nice Laphroaig, and other times for a good old JD.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've never been able to get into Bourbon or whisky
Too turpentiney for my taste. I deal with context by having both rum (Brugal is a very good, not particularly expensive option) and rhum (I have two now: a St. James rhumn ambre 45% and a Neisson rhum blanc 50%).
Some limes, a little Rose's, some ice, and I'm good to go.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, there's gin in the freezer. Just in case.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your freezer fits a case of gin??
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm, I suppose it would...
...the kids don't really need those waffles and pedialite pops, do they?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm apparently a bit undereducated in the rum department
but I started my illustrious career with scotch and Irish whiskey. It's usually a bit much for day to day (or 60 day DL) consumption, but I still occasionally indulge..
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Here's the place to go
to get edumacated.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is your #2 hitter bunting to move the runner to 3rd with a 1-run lead
in the 7th?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
M's trying to out-small-ball the Rodentia
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on Apr 11, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And, from Ibanez's move after the double, they're also trying to out-stupidball them
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ichiro would never have scored from 2nd
on the ensuing ground rule double.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crap.
Hang on M's.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 11, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The M's look like they've been drinking some of your JD
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright -- big out!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious:
http://www.lookoutlanding.com/2008/4/11/392024/4-11-open-game-thread-part#4489573
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 11, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
those guys
not really the strong silent type, huh?
by Hot Cup Joe on Apr 11, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hahahaha
I thought I was the only one watching this game!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Listening on MLB audio, unfortunately...
Still haven't had the wherewithal to fork out the cash for TV service, but I might have to cave soon...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I have to point out that the radio guys refer to Sexson as
"sexy."
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not just innacurate
but just so wrong.
"It's too bad there are no Hallmark cards saying, 'Sorry your loved one was killed by a foul ball.'" -- The Iowa Baseball Confederacy, W.P. Kinsella
by 149 on Apr 11, 2008 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was kind of stressful.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have Rex and Physioc...feel sorry for me
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone on the Angels' roster not "a gamer"?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or the BEST FIELDER EVEH EVEH!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lurch beat the throw!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
'Angels have played some sparkling defense'
Really? 'Cause I remember a REALLY bad dive that put Ichiro at 2nd, who scored the go-ahead run
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any chance Putz will magically get healthy
in, say, the next 10-15 minutes?
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 Apr 11, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Viagra can do that, right?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all good.
Lowe's a Putz lookalike.
by redwolf75 on Apr 11, 2008 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoa whoa whoa -- Scoscia is whining to the ump about something? ZOMG!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No!!!!
That NEVER happens.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We've used up our game thread
allocation tonight
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
INSURANCE!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah!!
Insurance runs are at a premium...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like only one per inning lately?
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 Apr 11, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That appears to be the policy..
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's funny about that, is that Johjima
was swinging the bat in exactly the same place on every swing, no matter where the ball was -- and Oliver managed to throw a pitch exactly there Johjima had been swinging.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oliver? Pitch badly???
That was sarcasm.
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 Apr 11, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those ichiro bobbleheads
look mighty tasty....
by Hot Cup Joe on Apr 11, 2008 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
More insurance...awesome!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AFLAC!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 9:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Twins fans are going to travel to Seattle
to see the face of their 2nd-favorite CF that mysteriously has appeared in the padding of the centerfield fence.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahaha
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rex Hudler is either WAY stoned, or just REALLY weird.
Or some combo of the two.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seattle has literally the worst defense I've ever seen.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 10:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And I like Vlad hustling for the meaningless base in the 9th, risking a potential out.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 11, 2008 10:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously, what was that?
And then he threw dirt on Ibanez? Weird.
THAT is what is going to cost the Angels. They call it hustle and grit, I call it monumental stupidity.
When you are down by THREE RUNS, and you lead off with a hit, the LAST THING YOU DO is risk getting thrown out at 2nd.
It's not hustling, it's just stupid.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently America's 2nd favorite pastime
(behind baseball) is RVing.
That's not what I was thinking.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 10:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's right. We own first.
I'm going to enjoy it, even if just for one day.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 11, 2008 10:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reminds me of
Cal's homecoming '07... about half way through the game v. OSU we were #2... for about ten minutes. We were changing, "We're #2! We're #2!" Then we lost... and dropped somewhere out of the Top 20 (but still above Stanfurd -- who is giving away tickets to fill seats in '08. Cuz they suck, new stadium and all).
"It's too bad there are no Hallmark cards saying, 'Sorry your loved one was killed by a foul ball.'" -- The Iowa Baseball Confederacy, W.P. Kinsella
by 149 on Apr 11, 2008 10:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the A's Fan Cocktail
I've been consuming every day for the past three games... combined with Casilla's "Highballs" today, that have my fingers all jammed up tonight. Cannot type for crap. Should have been "We were chanting..." night night. I quit. A's are in 1st and tomorrow is another day.
"It's too bad there are no Hallmark cards saying, 'Sorry your loved one was killed by a foul ball.'" -- The Iowa Baseball Confederacy, W.P. Kinsella
by 149 on Apr 11, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lets not make this comparison
07 Cal Football is about the most disappointing collapse since Mooch's team in 95. Plus they lost the big game on the farm. Let it go man, it's too painful to remember.
by asfansince1989 on Apr 11, 2008 10:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was there. This is nothing like that.
And we will never speak of it again.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on Apr 12, 2008 12:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
point taken
Baseball is waaaay better than football; more games, more meetings, more sunshine.
"It's too bad there are no Hallmark cards saying, 'Sorry your loved one was killed by a foul ball.'" -- The Iowa Baseball Confederacy, W.P. Kinsella
by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 8:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1st Place!!
< savors it >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 10:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Best record in the AL!
Now that Angels has lot, A's alone are in the 1st place in AL! Probably won't last the whole season (hope it does), but this is sweet!
by asfansince1989 on Apr 11, 2008 10:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If the season ended now ...
we'd be in the dance, baby!
VacaAsFan
by Vacafan on Apr 11, 2008 10:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hopefully we wouldn't lose game 5 to the Royals...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 11, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woo hoo!
Thanks Mariners! Good luck tomorrow.
by streetfan on Apr 11, 2008 10:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Baseball Tonight
gave Cust the #5 Web Gem for his catch in LF
They gave Grady #1 for robbing Ellis in CF
by drink409 on Apr 11, 2008 10:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Grady's catch deserved it
Caught it the same time he banged into the wall. Can't think of too many people who can make that catch. Even the best of them probably make that only half of the time.
by asfansince1989 on Apr 11, 2008 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust - a web gem.
Will wonders never cease.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 11, 2008 10:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Byrnes got web gems all the time
All it takes is a terrible first read that necessitates a diving finish :-)
by green star oakland on Apr 11, 2008 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Extra points
if you roll over a couple of times after making the catch.
(Formerly Nobody Girl)
"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane
by day-to-day on Apr 12, 2008 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Heart Byrnes
"It's too bad there are no Hallmark cards saying, 'Sorry your loved one was killed by a foul ball.'" -- The Iowa Baseball Confederacy, W.P. Kinsella
by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 8:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about Erick Aybar?
He made a phenomenal play against the Mariners with the bases packed.
by redwolf75 on Apr 11, 2008 10:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was probably already said in the game thread...
but, is Geren a genius or what for putting that lineup out there? I think there were some naysayers in the early game thread postings.
Go A's!
by FoolshGame22 on Apr 11, 2008 10:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But was he a fool for leaving Blanton in long enough to give up 5 runs?
I didn't see the game, but it looks like one of those situations where I would've been saying "pull him" about 4 batters before Geren even had somebody warming up.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 12, 2008 10:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanton didn't do it
He got the blame for F'Her's F-ups. See the game thread. (sorry, too lazy to link)
"It's too bad there are no Hallmark cards saying, 'Sorry your loved one was killed by a foul ball.'" -- The Iowa Baseball Confederacy, W.P. Kinsella
by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 10:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I need to follow the NL more closely
since I'm only just now finding out that there's a player named Angel Pagan.
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 11, 2008 11:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ironic, isn't it?
Almost as good an unintentionally sacrilegious name as God Shammgod.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Apr 11, 2008 11:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And at the moment he appears to be the Mets 4th best OF
which means he's going to likely play quite a bit, with Alou old and injured.
ZIPS: Milledge: 466 HR, 485 2B, 2282 hits, 278-379-524
by rfloh on Apr 12, 2008 3:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
paradoxical even
"It's too bad there are no Hallmark cards saying, 'Sorry your loved one was killed by a foul ball.'" -- The Iowa Baseball Confederacy, W.P. Kinsella
by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 8:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, Snagglepuss!
{Exit...stage left!}
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 Apr 12, 2008 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
These crazy A's
are killing my head-to-head team (I have Sabathia and Burnett) -- but I freakin' love it!
(Formerly Nobody Girl)
"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane
by day-to-day on Apr 12, 2008 12:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
woo first!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 12:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SORRY IF THIS IS A REPEAT
But our Oakland A's own the best record/longest win streak in the American League!!!
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on Apr 12, 2008 8:54 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sample Small Size!!!
I don't know what it means, but I think it's a smart thing to say!
-Cindi
P.S. Super-yay to the hottest Hotties in both divisions - it's like we're scoring 9 points every game and giving up, like, less. We. Are. So. Good Super-great!!!!!!!
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 Apr 12, 2008 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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