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Open Game Thread - Game 12: A's vs. Indians

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Oakland Athletics @ Cleveland Indians


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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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

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 12, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so true

I just love seeing the bases loaded GIDP / 0 outs scoring one run. That is what makes it all worthwhile.

by MobiusKlein on Apr 12, 2008 3:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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: )

by Englishmajor on Apr 12, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Looks cold

did they say 48 degrees? feel bad for the A's it feels close to 80 here.

by drink409 on Apr 12, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

go A's

2008 Oakland Athletics...more than meets the eye!

by OptimistPrime on Apr 12, 2008 4:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Aw.

Travis honey is cold.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions 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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thanks - interesting!

but how are the a's going to fit him into the lineup?

by Hot Cup Joe on Apr 12, 2008 5:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

^ thanks for the read

by drink409 on Apr 12, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

Hmmm...perhaps in purchasing Phantom of the Opera tickets, I should have considered that the A's would be going for their 5th win straight.

You guys keep the streak alive, mmmkay?

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 12, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice AB by Ellis

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

by baseballgirl on Apr 12, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 4:14 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sigh!

Not even Shakespeare can crack the impenetrable wall!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 4:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yikes

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

by BigTuna on Apr 12, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mike Sweeney..

Has done nothing to impress me at all so far.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 12, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Mental note.....

I know who to direct the "I told ya so!" comment when Sweeney is raking!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 4:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by Syphon on Apr 12, 2008 4:25 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HE hasnt really been that bad...

but he hasnt been good either.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 12, 2008 4:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

best thing he did all season was that hard slide into 2nd to stop the DP. Agreed that he hasn't been impressive so far. not to say he won't or that he's bad.

by drink409 on Apr 12, 2008 4:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hi all

Lets Go Oakland!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 12, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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: )

by Englishmajor on Apr 12, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

amen

racist mascots suck

"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 4:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"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 4:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 4:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:29 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 4:31 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:32 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 4:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Excellent book

Photobucket

"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 4:36 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:39 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Either is OK......

The reality is, most Native Americans view each other as one large tribe, as there are so few of us left.

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 4:38 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 4:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:42 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:37 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

easy, killer.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Him and Wang..

are the same pitcher. 95mph sinkers.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 12, 2008 4:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wang has a good sinker

But Carmona's is just unreal.

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 4:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I live in NY.. I see Wang pitch all the time..

They are same. Almost exactly.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 12, 2008 4:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ugghh

2nd Dbl Play.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 12, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Carmona=sac bunt

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 4:42 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Agreed

With the way he's throwing on a cold day... yikes.

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 4:43 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

sweeney did look like he pulled up a little lame running to 1st

by drink409 on Apr 12, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah I noticed that too

Wonder what's up

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 4:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

indeed

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 4:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just keep taking pitches......

as if you cant beat um.....get um out the game!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was stupid, Michaels.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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..."

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 4:50 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Barton is awesome

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 4:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Go Barton!

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 12, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Woo hoo!

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Apr 12, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That was a sweet hit on a tough pitch

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

Down 1-2, too, a serious quality AB for the lead and 2 runs.

Yes.

by paradox on Apr 12, 2008 4:50 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yup,

the umpire needs to remember that play isn't "automatic."

VacaAsFan

by Vacafan on Apr 12, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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!!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well,

Sweeney's still in.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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...

by drink409 on Apr 12, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Barton has one on too

but he pulls has it pulled off.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 4:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ninsja

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 4:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That pitch just screamed hit me

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

as far as I can tell he looks fine in CF

by drink409 on Apr 12, 2008 4:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 4:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 4:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

AH!

Didn't look like it.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 4:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

in this weather... being HBP would stink like a .....

by drink409 on Apr 12, 2008 4:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 4:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's ok

Looking great, Lenny

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 4:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 4:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:57 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 4:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

they said that on the radio?

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 4:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 5:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

brutal

LMAO

"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 5:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

hmmm

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 5:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That's true

The 6th inning sounds better

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 4:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TRUE!!!!

Take, take take take take take , foul, take take take take .........

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 4:57 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LOL!!!

My 94 Corrola, or Rolla, feels you dog!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 4:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 4:59 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

7 GO, 0 FO, O BB, 2K

That is awesome.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

time for a bunt

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jack Cust

Walking toward glory...

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Over/under on # of bats Crosby will need this game?

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by Syphon on Apr 12, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

dads do

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 5:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dale Jr. is the coolest man alive!!!!

I love Nascar!!! Phoenix 500 Tonight Baby!!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 5:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 5:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

And billiards

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 5:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Photobucket

"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 5:02 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

HAHAH +1

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 12, 2008 5:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ROFL!!!

I guess I'm just a boring person ......

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 5:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 5:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They are.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 5:03 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sounds boring

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 5:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 5:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

REAL roads.

with regular traffic and stop lights and pedestrians.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 5:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 5:06 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Yeah, that's what I meant

and maybe with Burt Reynolds broadcasting.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 5:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

With Dom Deluise

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 12, 2008 5:07 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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.

by Syphon on Apr 12, 2008 5:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:04 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Apr 12, 2008 5:05 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on Apr 12, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

What's under the bill of Carmona's cap?

Sweeney out.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ryan Sweeney

Dinofria in

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 5:08 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

uh-oh...

bases loaded. i'm scurred...

by jonahbartlett on Apr 12, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Great, so now Bad Sweeney is hurt?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 12, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It appears that way.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 5:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

quad or hamstring

at least out a week, I would guess..

Great eye, Dino!

by paradox on Apr 12, 2008 5:09 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

maybe his leg fell off???

by drink409 on Apr 12, 2008 5:10 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Patrol Craft soon?..........

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Sweet!

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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..."

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is going to be on Sportscenter

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I don't see a RedSock anywhere

or a Yankee, so no, it isn't going to be on SportsCenter

A True American Hero

by Zonis on Apr 12, 2008 5:11 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on Apr 12, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I do like that uni.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 5:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on Apr 12, 2008 5:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

THE A's

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 12, 2008 5:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is it a special jersey?

Cleveland's?

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

by Jennifer on Apr 12, 2008 5:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They're really not.

The green alternate is the best in the league.

by OldhamA on Apr 12, 2008 5:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on Apr 12, 2008 5:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is good

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 5:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Maybe he was being a "little too fine"

or some such other Zito-rific explanation

by zealotus on Apr 12, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on Apr 12, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can I wish for a hit right here?

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

let's say a double

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 5:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

"a double"

now what?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 12, 2008 5:15 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 5:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Apr 12, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not this time

Would have been nice to have 6 or 7 runs

by Trainman on Apr 12, 2008 5:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nope.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 12, 2008 5:17 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Hey Hey Hey Hey

Staying Alive Staying Alive!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 12, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

blah

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 12, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:18 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The pitcher should start the inning..

with the bases loaded. And he wouldnt allow very many runs.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 12, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ahahahaha

ouch, that hurt.

"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 5:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on Apr 12, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm as smart as Pat Tabler!!!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Apr 12, 2008 5:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on Apr 12, 2008 5:22 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on Apr 12, 2008 5:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ahahahaha

"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 5:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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 to parent up