Open Game Thread - Game 12: A's vs. Indians
by Taj Adib on Apr 12, 2008 3:30 PM PDT
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PrintOakland Athletics at Cleveland Indians, Apr 12, 2008 4:05 PM PDT
On what promises to be a soggy, sloppy day in the Mistake by the Lake, the Green and Gold hope to keep the Doubles Train rolling through it's tour of the Midwest tonight with their 5th consecutive win. Lenny "I guess you can call me Pecs" DiNardo goes up against Fausto "I like my option years by the bushel" Carmona. Expect a game chock-full of boring ground-ball outs and rally-killing double plays as over their careers Lenny and Fausto have a combined 62% groundball rate...so this one could be a snoozer.
Usually, extreme sinker-ballers have great success against the A's, but this isn't the case with Fausto. In 4 starts against the A's, Carmona has a 5.73 ERA in 22 innings pitched, with a less-than-stellar 18-12 strikeout/walk ratio. Fausto has already had problems with control early this season, so look for the A's to be extra patient in the early going against him, hoping to grab some early offense for the second night in a row. Also, look for the lineup to be lefty-heavy (including Travis "I'll say I have shin-splints to avoid facing Sabathia" Buck), since lefties have batted a combined 73 points higher against him in terms of OPS over his career.
As for Pecs, he's got some decent career stats against the Tribe: in 12.1 innings pitched, he's got a 3.75 ERA and a typically DiNardian 6-5 strikeout-to-talk ratio. Not great numbers, but just about right for the swingman who should give the A's a decent chance of winning tonight.
As for the offense, let's hope a second straight helping of Cleveland pitching can awaken Jack "Trail of Tears" Cust, who's batting a putrid .118 on the season, but who sports a career line of 17-for-47 against the Tribe (.347 batting average), with an unheard-of slugging in the .850 range and 7 homers to along with three doubles.
The chance of rain tonight is 50%, so this could all be moot, but if the game begins as planned, let's hope the A's can jump out to another big lead and get 5 innings of quick work from Pecs to get this one in the bag before Jacobs Field gets washed away into Lake Erie!
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So
I see that Taj "I like to give out long nicknames" Adib gave out some nicknames to the team. Hopefully we win tonight. And hit a home run.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
so true
I just love seeing the bases loaded GIDP / 0 outs scoring one run. That is what makes it all worthwhile.
Rain, rain, go away, Come again another day.
Rain, rain, go away.
Come again some other day.
Little Oakland wants to play,
In the meadow by the hay.
Rain, rain, go to Spain,
Never show your face again.
Rain, rain, pour down,
But not a drop on Cleveland town.
Rain on the green grass,
and rain on the tree,
And rain on the housetop,
but not on me.
Rain, rain, go away,
Come again on washing day.
Rain, rain, go to Germany,
And remain there permanently.
Rain, rain, go away,
Come on Martha's wedding day.
Rain, rain, go away,
Come again another day,
If you don't, I will say,
Rain, rain go away.
Rain, rain, go away,
Come again some other day,
We want to go outside and play,
Come again some other day.
Rain, rain, go away,
Come again some other day,
If you don't, I don't care,
I'll pull down your underwear!
Go A's!!
I heard our own 67marquez
on Marty Lurie's show earlier, talking about his book. At the end of the interview, Don mentioned that AN was raising money for Ken Korach's charity and pledged a dollar per book sold from now on (in addition to what he already pledged). Very cool, and I hope it brings a few more contributors to the effort.
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
that and they're in Cleveland...
"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
It's 85 in San Leandro according to my Google page
and feels like it too. Bleah.
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
by Englishmajor on Apr 12, 2008 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions
his is lookin like it
2008 Oakland Athletics...more than meets the eye!
by OptimistPrime on Apr 12, 2008 4:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Carlos Gonzalez report
Wasn't sure were to post this so I'll just do it here. Went to the Rivercat home opener last night. First time I've ever laid out $90 for minor league tickets but all they had left was two seats right behind home plate. My daughter and I really wanted to check out Carols Gonzalez so we figured what the hell. First off they lost 9-3 but who really gives a damn about the score of a minor league baseball game? We saw what we came to see. Is CarGon the real deal? Yes, very much so. His 2 for 3 night isn't what caught our eye, even though it was impressive seeing him go the other way for both hits . Stories are already flying around town about him being lazy and shows a lack of hustle. One ball in the gap was all it took to see where this is coming from. When the ball came off the bat, the only question we had was if it was in the park or not. Extra bases was the best case scenario. Gonzalez not only got to the ball, but did so in a manner so smooth it looked like he wasn't even running hard. But this cat was MOVING make no mistake. Later there was another shot that did get into the gap, it was a up and over the left fielder (Danny Putnum) maybe 10-15 feet to his left. As the ball came off the wall on the first hop Gonzalez beat Putnum to the wall, as arriving in full "glide" to take it and fire it back into the infield. He throws and swings much the same way as he runs. Smooth really should be this cat's nickname. Things just look so easy to this dude that some people are going to be mistaking it for laziness. There's a lot of talk about making him a right fielder due to his arm strength. I really do think that would be a mistake. The amount of ground he covers makes him extremely valuable in center. But wherever he plays one thing is for sure, it's not going to be in Sacramento for very long.
by sactownbull on Apr 12, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Wow...thanks for that.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 12, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Am I the only one who giggles a bit
every time an announcer says "The 2-2 pitch"?
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 12, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions
But, soft! What light through yonder window breaks?
It is the east, and Baseball Girl is the sun!
Arise fair sun and kill the envious moon,
Who is already sick and pale with grief
That thou her maid are more fair than she.
Be not her maid, since she is envious.
Her vestal livery is but sick and green,
And none but fools do wear it. Cast it off.
It is my lady, oh, it is my love!
Oh, that she knew she were!
I hope you do.
Id love for him to rake. Im not dissing Sweeney. All Im saying was he hasnt been a good a I thought he would be.
When will then be now? Soon.
except not strike out
"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
Hi all
Lets Go Oakland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 12, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions
Oh, just in case anyone cares
Oakland Athletics:
Buck, RF
Ellis, 2B
Barton, 1B
M. Sweeney, DH
Cust, LF
Crosby, SS
Hannahan, 3B
Suzuki, C
R. Sweeney, CF
Cleveland CHANGE YR NAME AND YR LOGO PLEASE KTHXBAIs:
Sizemore, CF
Cabrera, 2B
Hafner, DH
Martinez, C
Peralta, 1B
Garko, SS
Gutierrez, RF
Michaels, LF
Blake, 3B
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
As a mamber of the Choctaw Indian Nation......
It really doesn;t matter. Those Native Americans that make a big deal out of the whole thing are just trying to bring attention to their individual tribes. People should take their guidance from the Seminoles and allow their names to be used as it is one of the few ways specific Native American Tribes get noticed for their proud cultures
really?
As a member of another nation, I whole-heartedly disagree with you. And your promotion of your own tribe. And your reliance on your membership to speak for all NDNs.
"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
What name do you think appropriate?
Clevelend ___________?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 12, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Spiders
"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 no means do I speak for all "Native Americans"
The term "Indians" is more derogatory than any mascot could ever be, but I do speak my mind. What is the most well known Native American Tribe? The Seminoles! Why? Because Florida State respects them and involves them in the program.
BS
The most well known tribe is Cherokee... because everyone's grandmother was a Cherokee princess.
"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
that's so hilarious
that I just posted what's below at the same time as you. but it's true in our case, her grandpa was in fact a cherokee who lived on a reservation
I'm not a loony. I just play one on AN.
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 12, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
lol.....
I'm not here to argue. Truth is truth! I will do my best to find the statistics for you, and yes the well Cherokee tribe is very well know as a result of the Trail of Tears. They are also one of the biggest organizers and I appreciate that as they have joined with us in several endeavors over the last 10 years.
Excellent book
"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
Is Native American the term you prefer
Or do you prefer to just refer to your tribe, or something else?
My wife's 1/4 cherokee but doesn't really think about it at all, and our kids think it's cool but really don't know anything about it.
I'm not a loony. I just play one on AN.
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 12, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions
That's sad to me.
I prefer people to be polite. As long as you're doing that, I'm happy. But opinions vary widely.
"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
not sure I understand what you're saying
but that's not uncommon online
I'm not a loony. I just play one on AN.
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 12, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry
it's sad to me that your wife doesn't know her own history. Sad to me that your children don't.
As for what to be called, I prefer that people be polite. It's almost always polite to ask. But everyone has a different opinion on what they want to be called. Depending on how many Indians you know, it could get hard to keep track of. That's all I was saying.
"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
I agree
there were some troubles in the family, her mom moved away, got married, and started a new life far away from the family, then developed a severe mental illness and really isn't capable of passing the culture along. Her father has tried but has no connections to the tribe. Anyways, cool talking about it, but let's go A's!
I'm not a loony. I just play one on AN.
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 12, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions
wait, no, I think I get it
you're saying that you're not too concerned with labels, you want manners. Well said!
I'm not a loony. I just play one on AN.
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 12, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
labels matter
really they do, especially if they're self identified.
"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
Either is OK......
The reality is, most Native Americans view each other as one large tribe, as there are so few of us left.
But we are all very proud of our specific heratiges......
at least those that are educated on their histories. They are often long, and in most cases stories of dire transition and survival, and its hard not to be proud of that.
well said cuz
"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
LOL I was banned from Halos Heavan
For saying the A's would be better in 201- than the Halos.
When will then be now? Soon.
Here
http://www.halosheaven.com/2008/4/3/389307/my-athletics-nation-post-i#4492192
At the bottom.
When will then be now? Soon.
Jack H is really struggling
Hope he gets a few knocks to get going
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 12, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions
That would be nice, a healthy Chavez
I like Murphys arm from 3rd base also. Murphy has a little pop also.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 12, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions
For both Jacks
"They're (hitting slumps) like sleeping in a soft bed. Easy to get into and hard to get out of." ~Johnny Bench
"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
Johnny Bench
genius. HOFer. Indian.
"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
It's amazing how much Carmona's ball moves
And he's throwing 93 mph. Jesus.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Wang has a good sinker
But Carmona's is just unreal.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
I live in NY.. I see Wang pitch all the time..
They are same. Almost exactly.
When will then be now? Soon.
Yeah I noticed that too
Wonder what's up
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
LS!LS!LS!
"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
Barton put good wood on the last one
Hopefully he does it again, except without the out part.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
oh hells yeah!
"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
The ball dropped...
then he dove for it. I know he was just trying to keep it in front of him, but still.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
Wow, he looked safe to me
I'd like to see a replay on that one...
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
WOW DB!!!
Thats a friggin hitter for you!!!!
Takes it the other way on a 1-2 count. Just goes with the pitch and takes what he can get. BALLPLAYER!!!
random but..
i think all the a's should wear their black hoody/masks like Buck & R.Sweeney. We'd look like ninjas in green & gold, maybe psych out the Tribe a bit more than they already are...
Productive outs are only cool when they're ours
:-(
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
Twitching, moments after death
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
Compared to Cust anyway
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
2nd time Grady's been HPB
in this series.
"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
My Theory:
A's pitchers just like hitting him. Maybe I'm projecting.
"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
No prob, my pleasure
-Lenny
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
ask and ye shall receive
"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
Pitching pretty well too
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
K, my wish is to just keep it close and get Carmona out early
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Mine is not to give up 6 runs in the 8th inning
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
yours + mine
Mine is to have Huston lights-out
"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
Not happening tonight -
Street and Casilla not 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
well the I need another wish...
"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
No, I checked obvious.com
Yeah, they said Casilla not available and "they'd really like to stay away from Street" - meaning either he didn't shower or he needs a day off.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
That's true
The 6th inning sounds better
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
that's the sound my car makes.
"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
need valve job
that sounds more pornographic than I intended.
"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
Time for a DP :-(
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
Over/under on # of bats Crosby will need this game?
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
OT: Does anyone really like Nascar?
Im mean seriously, thats gotta be the most boring thing to watch ever. I dont get it.
When will then be now? Soon.
People watch bowling on TV
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'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
a lot of people are stupid
"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
A lot of people should be locked in your basement
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 would be better if they were out on the road
instead of driving around in circles.
The A's colors are green and gold.
REAL roads.
with regular traffic and stop lights and pedestrians.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
Now THAT would be cool!
And lots of "road construction - next 2 miles"
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
sounds like
grand theft auto
"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
Yeah, that's what I meant
and maybe with Burt Reynolds broadcasting.
The A's colors are green and gold.
With Dom Deluise
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Also how does one have a favorite driver?
I mean they all turn left 586 times. How does one turn left better?
When will then be now? Soon.
yes
but in a good way.
"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
I find women interesting
in a bad way.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Has anyone mentioned this yet?
The.
Tigers.
Suck.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Walkin Jacks
"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
Faust-Oh!
"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
Great, so now Bad Sweeney is hurt?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
pulled muscle + freezing arse cold = out
"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
Easy run
LOVE it!
Fausto, you're worth every penny!
"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
Where's that quote from the Seattle
pitcher about the A's hitter's being annoying?
I think it applies here.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
The Indians are definitely winning the uniform contest tonight
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
And they A's look like a softball team during BP
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I just really hate the solid top, white pants look
Every single one looks tacky to me, or like a football team (which is the same thing).
Crazy stuff like the old Royals blue unis, or the A's gold top and pants, were cool. This just looks ugly to me.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
baseball3323
get a wish granted.
"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
correction 3383
"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
Interesting way to celebrate your new contract extension...
Sign a big, new deal -- turn into Tim Conroy.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
wish for a triple
"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
"a double"
now what?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think the mojo is working against me
I said I wished to keep it close... this obviously does not benefit the A's here
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
We just cant bat with the bases loaded.....
its like a mental block or something, but the perfect spot for vets like Ellis and Sweeney!!
s'OK.. LS!LS!LS!
"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
Don't forget to swing hard, in case you hit the ball
"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
Fausto is our best offensive player
"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
are we LOB leaders again?
"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
The pitcher should start the inning..
with the bases loaded. And he wouldnt allow very many runs.
When will then be now? Soon.
REACH ON BACK AND PULL THOSE STRAPS TIGHT ONE MORE TIME!!!
BOOGEDY BOOGETY BOOGETY !!!!
LETS GO RACING BOYS!!!
Buck is wearing a ski mask over his face, and Pecs is wearing a short sleeve shirt
Heh.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Great Minds, Nick...
The Tribe announcers just mentioned the shortsleeve shirt.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 12, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm as smart as Pat Tabler!!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Pecs' uni
is almost too small for him. looking a little "Castro on a Saturday night" to me. (Not that there's anything wrong with it.)
"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
I don't think Fidel goes out much on Saturday nights any more, 149
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He goes out more than he....
....pitches.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 12, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/4/12/392118/open-game-thread-game-12-a#4496460
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
I think Sweeney's injury will be very telling
If he does indeed have a pulled hammy, and will be out, say, min 10 days.
If the A's medical staff has changed, Sweeney will head immidietly to the DL, and the A's will call up an outfielder.
If the A's medical staff hasn't changed, the A's will keep Sweeney on the active roster, effectivly playing with a 24 man roster for over a week, bring Sweeney back a bit too early, and Sweeney will stay injured for at least a month.
THIS IS HERESY!!!
you just don;t talk about injuries during a game.....its freaking law man!! Its like taliking about a NONO, you just don't do it!!
Dude, he's already hurt and out of the game
Are you afraid he's gonna slip in the shower? This isn't Japan.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
There is risk of other injuries......
in excess of the injuries that have already takin place.....you curse your own team continuing this conversation.....reply if you wish....but I will not....
wow Buck
nice job.
"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
Thanks Hannahan for prolonging the inning
Lenny needs an out real bad
LOB'em DiNo
only need one more out... com'on baby!
"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
Walter Rauschenbusch?!?
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 12, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
only thing i like better than the social gospel
is A's baseball....
by jonahbartlett on Apr 12, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I take back
all the crap I've ever said about DiNardo... and I'll refrain from calling him ReTardo for at least one more inning.
"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
He actually is pitching like Jamie Moyer tonight
I figure he can do this for another 15 years or so.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
AN3 stole your heart
"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
AN3: not heartless
"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
personally, I'd he was still in
"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
Mike's Weenie!
"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
Creature of habit...
"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
It's a good game _and_ mlb.tv is working!
But, unfortunately, it's also 2:30 in the morning here, so it's time to go to bed.
'Night, all!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 12, 2008 5:33 PM PDT reply actions
night night
wuss ;-P
"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
Sweeney has strained Right Quad
According to Korach
Cust:
"I don't know whether I'm a big leaguer or not, but I want to find out, and if I can't do it, then I'll be a minor leaguer the rest of my life." (Originally spoken by Sparky Anderson, but suitable for Big Jack.)
"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
maseasonticketholder
made a very kind offer here.
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
by Englishmajor on Apr 12, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
sweet 4-6-3!
"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
Big defensive hole in LF
"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
but didn't hurt (yet)
"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
There's a porn star throwing in the A's bullpen
Goes by "Joey Devine"
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
Thing 2 out
"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
Hows the weather looking?
Good chance to get all 9 in?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 12, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions
AFLAC
"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
Glen:
"Denorfia has a decent lead."
Cut to the Denorfia standing on the bag at first.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
saw it... laughed myself
"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
who is that masked ninja?
"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
makes me miss Marco
"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
It's actually Frank Drebin...
...Police Squad!
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 12, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Travis works a walk
"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
Assuming it was Buck
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
Those guys in the restaurant look *thrilled* to be there.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
They're in Cleveland
and they're fans of the baseball team there.
"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
I look equally thrilled to see them
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
+2 LOB
"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
Angels game is coming on also
And I get to listen to Rex Hudler man love on the LAA players. Lets go Mariners!
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 12, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, those two morons
Physioc and Hudler are back on the TV
"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
I'm html-tastic today
"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
Smiley face icon is an A's fan?
Cooooool!
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
What's DiNo's pitch count???
"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
pitch count, pitch count, pitch count!!!!!
"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
Whatever it is, it needs to stop.
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
Note to Suzuki:
Don't call for the hanging curveball any more.
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
Be taller, Bobby!
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Looked like Rashad out there ;-(
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
No way.
He's at least as tall as Sal.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
__ is as tall as Sal.
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
Wow
Geren actually pulled a pitcher when I wanted him to. That has *never* happened.
"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
Now We need a GIDP
In the worst way
Also time of a pitching change
Which commercial makes you uncomfortable?
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
Plastic doesn't usually hold up so well in hot water
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
Hopefully not like my family
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
Yup - "Pecs" was awesome
Should have had a bigger cushion to work with.
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
The secret of his success
Travis Buck (or whoever that is out there in RF).
"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
Criticizing Lenny is not what I was refraining from.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
I know
I replied to the wrong thing... cuz I'm a tard. I was going to make the same joke as you... got my brain wires crossed and f'd up. But thanks for point it out.
"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
D-Vine~
"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
That was Devine!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
You've sunk my battleship!
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
WTF are you guys doing?
And is it necessary?
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 you know?
One of the beautiful things about baseball is the game within a game. A chess game, if you will...
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 12, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Garko AB
you know what that means.... Stanfurd SUX
"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
Oh well - Devine's probably fine
when he pitches with the bases loaded.
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
w 1 O
"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
and behind in the count
"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
He just needs to close his eyes...
...and imagine that the guy at the plate is wearing an A's uniform.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
DPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDPDP
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
Wow - we got lucky
I think the 2-0 pitch was a ball, and so was that
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Travis!
Cleveland totally not willing to test Buck's arm... sweet... That's like 3 bases Travis has robbed Cleveland of.
"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
Pronk had something to do with it too
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
What's your address and social security number?
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
Watch out, he's living behind your garage...
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
One more please
Joey Carmona (Out that is) Not walk
Devine location!
"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
Missing with all his breaking pitches
by the sounds of it
Yup - now he has to throw a 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
Devine really doesn't impress me
No command of offspeed stuff, nibbles way too much.
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
2 seamer kills
"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
at least he came for free along with getting kotsay off the book.
the guy should rack up Ks. He reminds me of Santiago Casilla when he was Jairo Garcia.
Isn't Kotsay
still on the book? Aren't we subsidizing ATL? Confirm?
"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
trust your guys behind you...
Except LF
"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
told you so
strike outs are fascist.
"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
Oh good, well Embrees up in the pen. I feel better already.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Why do some fans scream as soon as they hear the crack of the bat?
"Woooooo, rolling to SS!"
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
PHEW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
New Game Thread is open
"I still say put Jack Cust on some roller skates, arm him with a squeeze tube of epoxy, and let him loose in CF...righteous!" -MRod
by notsellingjeans on Apr 12, 2008 6:22 PM PDT reply actions
What?! No link?!
The service at this place sucks...
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
New game thread is open :)
"I still say put Jack Cust on some roller skates, arm him with a squeeze tube of epoxy, and let him loose in CF...righteous!" -MRod
by notsellingjeans on Apr 12, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions
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