Open Game Thread: Game 13 - A's vs. Indians (cont.)

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"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 13, 2008 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Rally time!

by RuQ on Apr 13, 2008 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 13, 2008 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

or we used 'em up

in games #1 and #2 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 13, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

vintage Crosby right there

Swing at a pitch on the outside corner, massive hack at an inside pitch, swing at a slider off the plate.

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

by monkeyball on Apr 13, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Cliff Lee = Cy Lee Young

At least from these two Sunday games against the A's.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Apr 13, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

To give the guy some credit...

...he looks very good out there.

It's not just the A's bats taking the day off.

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 13, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Exactly - he's dealing

Which explains why in 7 of the 8 innings we haven't even had a baserunner! Gak.

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 13, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

and great pitch calling

they definitely adjusted and are playing on the A's weaknesses 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

by 149 on Apr 13, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

In contrast, Suzuki calling for the HBP

and all those fastballs a foot out of the strike zone - well, rookie mistakes.

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 13, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

weren't people saying yesterday what a great job Zook was doing on calling pitches? hmmmm... how quickly we turn.

"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 13, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

he's an ambi-turner.

And all he had to do was make me turn left

by RuQ on Apr 13, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Looks Like Lee with go a complete game

Maybe we can get to him in the 9th

by Trainman on Apr 13, 2008 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

The ammount of 0-2 counts today

Impossible to hit in those counts all day

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 13, 2008 12:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Well not throwing in the towel

or anything...but 2 of 3 is a good series for the A's.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 12:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

towel?

There's a towel? Why didn't you tell me there's a towel?

"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 13, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

As is 8 out of 13

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 13, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

oh, I'm not throwing it in either

I've never even seen the towel

"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 13, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I have, and Senator,

you're no towel!

No, doesn't work.

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 13, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hopefully the Angels get spanked

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 13, 2008 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Lets hope Bedard is on his game

and Saunders gets hammered

by Trainman on Apr 13, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I hear you man, shut Rex and his man love for Saunders up

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 13, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

White Sox have 2 Grand Slams today

against Detroit.

Leyland needs to go off on those losers

by Trainman on Apr 13, 2008 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

too bad

it wasn't Swish or Dye that hit 'em... My fantasy team could use the points.

"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 13, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will not miss Lee or Garko

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 13, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

There's an A's Double

For the Injuns...

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by Hit4TheCycle on Apr 13, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

No more runs for the Indians Pleaseeeeeeee

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Does Brown ever hit the cutoff man by accident?

It's not that difficult: Always throw it right to that guy who's standing there waving his arms.

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 13, 2008 1:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

weird huh?

by Force on Apr 13, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Put JC in for defense?

by RuQ on Apr 13, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Speaking of which ...

his defense hasn't been Gawd Awful at all.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

low standards much?

"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 13, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Part of it, unfortunately, is that Cust

hasn't muffed a lot of balls because he hasn't gotten close enough to 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

by Nico on Apr 13, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Mebbe

But I am remembered it as worse last year when he played the field.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

worse last year

definitely worse. Credit to Cust for improving. One web gem won't raise him to major league defensive ball 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 13, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

True

but ..I think he's bordering on adequate ...so far.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I'm guessing his range metrics would be

very low - Staturday Gurus, what's the truth?

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 13, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

OH MY F!

"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 13, 2008 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think the A's can afford to

keep a Rule 5 guy (who doesn't look like he has great stuff at all) - maybe best to return him and call up a guy like Braden who can contribute more in meaningful 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 13, 2008 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree, just stupid to keep a guy like Marshall all year

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 13, 2008 1:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've been disappointed with the Rule 5 scouting -

Marshall, Goleski, Hernandez. Bleah, bleah, and bleah.

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 13, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I dont know the stats

but I wonder the ammount returned, kept , successfull ones?

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 13, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

It's definitely a crapshoot -

but it's also how guys like Johan Santana and Josh Hamilton can get "stolen". But yes, low odds in general.

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 13, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

anyone have some Tums?

I feel an ulcer coming on.

by RuQ on Apr 13, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Something bad is brewing.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Hey

Nobody wearing ski masks at the masters....

by Hot Cup Joe on Apr 13, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Who would want to steal those pants?

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 13, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice job F'Her...

do it again, with fewer pitches.

"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 13, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Bedard is not starting today, Hip problem, lucky ass Angels

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 13, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I wish I hated Grady.

"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 13, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I wish that I could hare the Indians.

But I've always liked them.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I've always hated the team from Cleveland

but like Grady. Mad talent.
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"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 13, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Oh that makes me ill!

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Dammit.

by danmerqury on Apr 13, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

A nice Throw, but not in time

Harder to come back now.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Apr 13, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Great slide

I thought they had him.

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 13, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

I don't think I can wait one more out before I get a drink.

"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 13, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

These are the easiest losses for me

Other starter great, ours not, lucky to have been this close.

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 13, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

It's easier for me when we lose by more than two.

Less what if's.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

nice to see they are accomadating you.

by RuQ on Apr 13, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Completely agree!

I was in the middle of typing almost the same thing when your comment appeared.

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 13, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he's going back to chicago

when the plane lands but I imagine he will stay there.

by Trainman on Apr 13, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Agreed - a luxury we can't afford

and not a luxury because I think he sucks. Not enough fastball command, hangs too many breaking pitches.

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 13, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yeah

AND he didn't feel like ours anyway.. rather lose with someone I feel affection for.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Isn't it great to lose with someone you feel affection for?

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 13, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

No ..

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Hockey Time

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by Hit4TheCycle on Apr 13, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Now it's outta hand.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

What the hell, Hernandez?

by danmerqury on Apr 13, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

All righty then

The candy and the baseball all night long: )

by Englishmajor on Apr 13, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

game over!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!

Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 13, 2008 1:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Thank you - VERY helpful comment!

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 13, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

you welcome.

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!

Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 13, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Liz knows

where all the towels are; and not afraid to use 'em.

"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 13, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

of course I know, I'm a raiders fan..lol

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!

Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 13, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

And!

An $C fan... you've had a lot of practice.

"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 13, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

hahaha

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!

Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 13, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Inning over!

Is that more "helpful," your majesty?

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 13, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

At least it's accurate.

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 13, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i said gameover because the Indians scored and it's harder to comeback

not because I'm stupid

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!

Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 13, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Personally, I find "game over" to be the single

stupidest comment to make on a game thread. Fans know when a game has suddenly become less winable - if you feel the game is over then stop watching, or enjoy what you can and hope for a miracle.

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 13, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

geez sorry didn't think it was a big deal

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!

Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

I know i'm overreacting - I just hate that comment

Sorry.

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 13, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

i was just being sarcastic when i first posted it

i know the a's could've rallied back! promise won't make that "stupidest comment"

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!

Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 13, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Personally

I'm just pissed that you were right.

"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 13, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thread over?

by RuQ on Apr 13, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

A's cant win em all

Lee threw a 2 hitter, not going to win almost any game with 2 hits and no walks.

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 13, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Yeah AND we won 2 of 3

So yeah I am happy with this little 3 game series.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

We had to rest the bullpen also

this is a long road trip and the bullpen has been used alot lately

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 13, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

Yes.

Good pen management today.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 13, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

no complete game for Lee

"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 13, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

so you're saying theres a chance!

by RuQ on Apr 13, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

if the A's don't fall asleep

waiting for the pitch.

"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 13, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

ZOOK!

woo hoo! RALLY!

"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 13, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

Game over!

(A's win.)

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 13, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

My mlb.tv must _really_ be lagging!

Woo Hoo!

How'd it happen?

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 13, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

The Indians just quit

Said it was too cold.

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 13, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs