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Open Game Thread: Game 14 - A's at Chicago

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Oakland Athletics at Chicago White Sox, Apr 14, 2008 5:11 PM PDT


The A's and Greg Smith with a no record and a 3.00 ERA take on Nick Swisher and the Chicago White Sox.  John Danks with an 0-1 record and an 8.00 ERA gets the start for the Sox.

Smith had a bit of a shaky beginning to his first outing against Toronto where he looked like he was going to get smacked around.  But he was able to turn it around and pitch very well.  Smith almost made the team out of spring training, but the A's didn't need him, so he basically became the River Cats opening game starter.  With the A's injury issues, he quickly made his way back up.  We'll see how Smith does a second time out against the team that has scored more runs than any other team in the AL so far.

I mentioned this in my Wet Blanket post, but the A's have had a pretty tough opening schedule to start this season and they've done pretty well during this stretch.  Let's just hope it continues tonight on the South Side.  Lineups will be posted very soon.

Oh and if you're looking for Swisher, he's wearing number 30 now and is sporting an ugly blond soul patch.  Seems about right.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!

 

 

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go a's win

President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown

by flipgatey3 on Apr 14, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mark Buehrle is starting tonight, not John Danks

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yup

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok, now I'm confused

I'm all for new thread mojo, but I swear there are two threads already up, and we haven't had first pitch yet.

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Apr 14, 2008 4:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swisher

Love listening to him talk. Haven't thought about him much this season, but he's just a great guy.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 14, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugly blond soul patch

Really doesn't work without the frosted-tips mullet to match.

There is an A in Whimsy.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 14, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Good 'ol Days

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It was a look....

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looks like he took that right before he made a movie

you know what kind of movie..

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's the "Fluffer" shot...

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"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The White Sox pregame is all about Swish

And I'm kinda sad. I swear, Gio and DLS better be perennial All Stars. Yes, high expectations. I don't care. I miss Swish in an A's uniform.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

miss him outta one too?

see pic above...

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rawr

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go A's!!

And go me for trying to survive the Sox announcers!

by jonahbartlett on Apr 14, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Agh! Peril-less fight!!

PE-RI-LOUS, not peril-less!!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Apr 14, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Oak-land!

badda-badda-badda boom!

badda-badda-badda boom!

Let's go Oak-land!

by paradox on Apr 14, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Curt Young has a nice little bit of that

midwestern cadence that made me love Macha.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that's funny...

I was just thinking he sounds nasally... like a Backstreet Boys song (I've heard).

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DENOFORIA

worst pronunciation yet...

by jonahbartlett on Apr 14, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Denorfia euphoria!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Apr 14, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was AMAZING

Poor DJ. Talking is so hard for him sometimes.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fosse just said

"Carlos Kentin".

I guess we're even.

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

I wish there was a pitcher with the last name of Solong,

And I wish both he and Danks played for the Florida Marlins. Then, in a two-game series, the announcer might get the chance to say...

"Solong and Danks for the Fish."

Wakka wakka.

"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM

by Elvez on Apr 14, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How long did it take you to come up with that one?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

All afternoon.

I'm procrastinating writing a paper.

"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM

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

if Morgana was still around, and she targeted the White Sox pitcher ...

... it would be the mammaries for Danks.

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

by monkeyball on Apr 14, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah.. Mine still wont load.

Just sits there and does nothing.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 14, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

mine's not loading either,

although i'm on gameday audio.

but same service.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Apr 14, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG!!!

The Chicago fans are trying to make this "Swisher playing against his former team" thing way bigger than it really needs to be. They act like its personal, when its all business that worked out for both teams, at least so far!

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

AJ is apparently Fosse's favorite catcher??

Or was Korach being very subtly sarcastic?

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

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

OK, good..

thanks for quelling my fears!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Apr 14, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Swisher:

"I need a role model..... Hmm... Scott Spezio! That'll do!"

The A's colors are green and gold.

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

Bad role model

Too drinky. Too car crashy.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

God I hate listening to the Sox play by play.........

The whole YES HR call urks me.

Its like watching a Clipper Warrior game and the Clipper announcer says BINGO after every 3 pointer.

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

I love Hawk's catchphrases

I just hate how he is so anti-Billy Beane.

And how he thinks Joe Crede is great.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yea....

I just put it on Mute and I'll listen to the radio show.

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Mike Sweeney

Not a fan so far. Looks old. Swings old. Ball doesn't go far.

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 5:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He Rakes......

the season is two weeks old, just give him a chance at 50 games. He will be hitting 300 and I could care less how many HRs he has if he is hitting 300.

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Regarding the Hawk

To quote the late Ron Luciano:

(He) has a face for radio, and a voice for mime.

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Apr 14, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blah

I know Hawk is hated, and he has plenty of faults, but he's got a great announcer voice. It's WHAT he says that is the real problem most of the time.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Throw strikes to Swisher

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

more than just one

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

damnnit

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Green Unis Again?

I'm wondering where the road grays went?

Hey, this is my first time here.

by 3rdDeckNet on Apr 14, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The road greys say "Oakland," and the greens say Athletics.

I think that was the explanation given.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Apr 14, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is smith really that soft of a toser?

Gameday has his fastball at 85.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 14, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he was usually about 87 last game

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you have your chosen mlb.com service up yet?

Mine still refuses to load.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Apr 14, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No mine is still sucking...

I wait all day for the damn game and i gotta deal with this crap. So typical.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 14, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seriously.

Although this is the first game this year that I've not been able to get into this late.

But it doesn't make it any less frustrating.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Apr 14, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He needs to get out of the 1st

it was his problem last game too

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Smith is a nibbler.....

kind of like a young Moyer I think.

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs


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

by monkeyball on Apr 14, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nick Swisher

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Neek Sweesher!"

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

by monkeyball on Apr 14, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

bye Swish!

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHA!!!

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He took goofy jumping lessons from Jeter

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He didn't do anything wrong there.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know

just trying to throw a 'your not on out team so you must have done something wrong' comment

by drink409 on Apr 14, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, that's much better

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ata Boy Smithy

He gets out of the first and he is all good!!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

haha

Ellis tagging out Swish reminded me so much of pick-up baseball games. Just having fun

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

by BigTuna on Apr 14, 2008 5:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm of two minds on this

Sure.. have fun, but gawh! You're a professional... head in the game. Nick shouldn'ta been out there.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh wait... hit and run?

Sorry... I'm used to A's baseball. I guess Nick was fine.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't a hit and run

It was a ground ball to Barton. He tagged first, thus eliminating the force at second. Instead of running into a sure out there, Swisher got in a run down to try to make the A's make a mistake. I don't see how he can be blamed for anything.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ty

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bobby Frackin Crosby

Love it.

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hope we keep these DPs up

We can't get all these well timed DPs all season I worry.

by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes we can........

if the pitcher play to his defense and gets GBs at the right time then its all good all season!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cabrera really does mostly suck

Most SS make that play on Crosby.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOOT!

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hawk said Duck Fart!

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Here we go!

1st and 2nd, one away

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

To those complaining about the Swisher vs A's pregame

We had to listen to A's pregame tell Curt Young what a good pitcher he was :-) He was the Lenny DiNardo of the 80s A's.

by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously, falling down to your right does not make somebody great

Crede dives because he's slow and has no range.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Donnie's getting a hit here

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You lied

I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.

by franks a lot on Apr 14, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm glad I have the television on mute.

I don't need to hear Hawk [deleted] all over Crede.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That is wrong, on so many levels

ewwwww

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Apr 14, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wanna know what was deleted!

Methinks Jennifer has a potty mouth.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

close

j

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMG OMG OMG

These Sox announcers are tryong to compare Crede and Chavy!! I'm sorry but a healthy Chavy is the best in the league by far!!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

naw

crede is right there with chavez. but that play wasn't special

by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im sorry but no one is as smooth as Chavy......

and Crede does not compare especially when you consider range. Chavy gets to eveything`

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There's 5-7 3Bs in baseball better than Crede defensively

At least. It could be 10.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Since people will ask

I'd take Chavez (healthy), Rolen (healthy), Inge, Beltre, Lowell (maybe at this point he's just surehanded, but that's all Crede is, too), Feliz... I'm sure I'm forgetting some guys, especially in the NL.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fosse and Kuipe did it too.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thats it......

Smith's nick name should be 'young Moyer'.

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

let's keep workin on it...

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Moyer throws 85 now

He must've thrown harder 20 years ago.

Of course, he's a better pitcher now than he was in 1988, so maybe that's irrelevant.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

MLB.tv...

Still crapping out for me. :(

http://athleticsforlife.com

by Kelly on Apr 14, 2008 5:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

gameday's not doing so hot either

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah this is BS...

I feel soo.. alone.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 14, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

*sigh*

I guess it's not meant for baseball to entertain me this evening.

"The hard... is what makes it great."

by Jjjsixsix on Apr 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've come to expect

Buck to catch those.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

a page from

Heart Byrnes' book

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Couldn't stick the landing.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahahhaah

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ouldn't tick he anding.

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Apr 14, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was not attractive.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMFG

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh boy... this is not good.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's are Frozen Solid

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was uglier

But at least not collisions.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh my!!!

Where is the defense, come on boys pick up your rook pitcher

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Quick!

Someone grab the wheels before they fall off!

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll give him a break on that

spin was ridiculous.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It was going 4 miles per hour!!

But we got out of the inning, so bygones.

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Crede is going to make me hate him more than I already do

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What a clutch pop out

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by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can you do me a huge favor?

And write "can o' corn" from now on?

I'm pretty sure the fate of the 2008 A's depends on it...

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

common man!

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

by monkeyball on Apr 14, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Metamucil will do that for you

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Apr 14, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Alls well that

doesn't score runs for the Sox.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate all "Sox" teams.

They give laundry a bad name.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No harm done

Let's go offense!

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 14, 2008 5:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"I'm a lover not a fighter

but I'm also a fighter so don't get any ideas" cracked me up.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't decide if I love or hate those commercials.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's something in the "not" a fighter and then "also a fighter" that does it. It's just wrong to say you're not but you are. But it makes me laugh.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

on second showing

I've decided what I like is the voice over. Reminds me of the movie "Zero Effect."

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Teixera

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Swisher has 80 HR since 2005

which 3 switch hitters have more?

by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Booby Kielty!

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

:-p

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Also, Bobby Kielty

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Easy: Mickey Mantle

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

_sel

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah ef AN3.0

My Faovrite New Yorker Cartoon of All Time

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no. majors.

mikea posted another one, and a's announcers said the likely 3rd. though i might be wrong about posada and missing someone

by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah posada was wrong

texeira , beltran, and BERKMAN

by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Question?

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 14, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hey guys

sox fan here: crede is good defensively (when healthy, a big if), and sucks at the plate except for occasional power.

He's maybe league average when healthy or slightly better.

can't believe MLB.tv is crapping out, was looking forward to playing you guys.

by madvillian on Apr 14, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

a few minutes ago i switched to audio

on mlb and it did not connect....and cant back in either now...so good to know it is not just me.

alaska A

by ak_A on Apr 14, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is he old enough to play for the Giants?

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Apr 14, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is a good at 3rd......

But he does not compare defensively to a healthy Chavy

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DJ making fun of Hawk for being old is awesome

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

haha

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no gameday yet?

I was about to ask if anyone else is having trouble with gameday, but it seems like I'm not the only one. I keep on getting some "processing your request" message or an outright cannot find server deal. Has anyone had any luck yet? I can't even log into MLB.com first and then try gameday. Bumber...

by Cristobalm on Apr 14, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dumbass.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whats happening all?

How is Smith looking early? Looks like our hitters are being aggressive at the plate

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 14, 2008 5:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon, Sweeney!

Bang a fence!

[this team is statistically very due for a home run, by the way.]

by paradox on Apr 14, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Are you sure?

We just had one 2 games ago.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 14, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TRUE!!!

Doubles baby!!! Doubles!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice, Sweeney!

I'll take it, hell yes.

by paradox on Apr 14, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We have to pace ourselves.

BTW, are you going to Texas at the end of May? Any other MW ANers going?

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think so

It's been kicked around, I'll tell you that much. Interested in going?

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 14, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

I've already got my schedule cleared at work. Just have to call to book stuff.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cool.

Me and ICT will probably go down on Saturday morning...he gets back from Mexico Friday night, so we'll flip right back around and head down. Theoretically.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 14, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was heading down Friday afternoon

for the Friday game. Leaving Monday.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is pitching well.

inside, outside, up, down.....

He is nibbling and the ump isn't squeezing him so its all good!!

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yea Big Sweeney

start the ball rolling...

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoever is hating on Sweeney......

does not realize his value.....

Its about average not power

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FYP

Its about OBP not power

by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want my #4 hitter to hit a few homers

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You go into the season with the team you have...

not the team you wish you had.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rez car

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweeney's running a bit gimpily

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gimpily?

You mean the guy who sings for Rush?

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

by monkeyball on Apr 14, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Beauty eh?

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you hosers

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

by monkeyball on Apr 14, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

gawd we're old

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thatta way thatta way thatta way

He's behind now, still on that curve.

by paradox on Apr 14, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yep

3-1, Emil hit a fastball...

by paradox on Apr 14, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

3-2

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

right there

Curve fouled off, I'd wait for the fastball

by paradox on Apr 14, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did anyone hear

the guy heckling Denorfia?

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

was he shouting ...

... "You played a real pantywaist in Gone With the Wind!"?

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

by monkeyball on Apr 14, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

your references

show your age. (takes one to know one)

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

RBI ZOOK!

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

there we go

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Didn't look too gimpy there.

We'll see.

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

by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did Sweeney look gimpy

rounding to home?

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 14, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I couldn't tell

We only saw him crossing the plate. He didn't slide though.

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nope

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Love 'em A's

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now, now

1 run is better than no runs.

by paradox on Apr 14, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2nd

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

think Roberts Rules

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cutter curve

its a bit in between but he moves it around real well and mixes in a change and an occasional fast ball

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Something slow

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ballsy

pitching to Thome.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LS playing at first

for the Thome shift.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too high

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Strike 3!

On the cutter-curve

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ya....

that was more cutter then curve,but I like that as he can minimize the movement if he likes

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fosse:

"Whenever he finds his control consistently, he's going to be a top, top pitcher."

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fosse

"Hitters just don't believe a pitcher will throw [a change up] three times in a row..."
Except, two of those were Smitties' FB.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comes in at 88 mph

then goes away at 82. Nibble nibble nibble.....

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Strike 3!

On the change!

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I predict a 6-way tie for MVP

in 2011, with Eveland and Smith being 2 of the 6.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no, only the Cardinals can do that

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

by monkeyball on Apr 14, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm going

for the baseball, not for the blanket.

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just dont get why hitters swing at the first pitch

when a pitcher is struggling. I am watching the Angels game, Santana is in deep trouble and Byrd comes up with the bases loaded and hits into the DP on the first pitch. Why not take a pitch?

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 14, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitcher wants to get ahead

Being up 1-0 is way better than 0-0, so hitters take a risk. I notice the cheering doesn't stop when first-pitch hitting gets a hit or a HR, which happens quite often.

Dennis Eckersly, in his prime, always threw a first strike pitch, and for 2 years very few could hit it.

by paradox on Apr 14, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Calling it

Barton homers here.

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm going with groundout

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What do I win?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey everyone in A's land...

I love that we are winning. Ya know? It's like better than losing!

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Smith

left his FB in the locker room. (so far so good)

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jamie Moyer?

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fear and Ignorance.

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You like getting me all worked up.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You may be woolly.

Some girls they do get woolly.

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those lines never get old. NEVER

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi ohtobe21likehuston!

I do too. It's like better than mopping!

"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's up? It must be good luck that we are both here

and Jennifer isn't asleep yet.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not much -- my son went to bed...

...now I can focus on the game.

You mean Jennifer's not asleep? I thought this was all a dream to her...

"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"I just wanta give It my best shot and, Good Lord willing, things'll work out."

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WRITE IT DOWN

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only bad thing about that movie

Is that Crash believes there should be a Constitutional amendment outlawing the DH.

Otherwise, perfect.

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

53

Awesome.

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I dont think Smith throws hard enough to get tired

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

does MLB test for

quaaludes?

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

we should remember

that pitchers have the advantage the first time through the league

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap Quentin looked bad on that changeup

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nibble nibble nibble

and keeps um off balance

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Greg Smith for real?

I haven't got to see him pitch...but he seemed to be a throw-in piece (D-backs #27 prospect) in the haren trade. However, his performances have been pretty good so far.

Is he legit or just not scouted?

by Bitey on Apr 14, 2008 6:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

keep with it

it could still catch on

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not overpowering

a cerebral soft tosser

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Soft tossing lefties are always undervalued IMO

He tosses especially soft, but he seems to have tremendous location.

Everybody here hates Hawk, but he broke down Smith perfectly: His fastball and slider/cutter are nothing special, but he can protect those pitches with a great changeup. As long as he locates, it won't matter that he doesn't have great stuff.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A soft lefty tosser

with no command

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Batting Practice

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You win

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

First-pitch swing for Sweeney

It's a risk, but the best hitters always do it.

A few years back with the Bash the A's got a rep for always taking the first pitch. Not good.

Remember Kotz? He always swung.

by paradox on Apr 14, 2008 6:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

remember Kendall

he never swung at the 1st pitch

by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice job Konkero

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Your 2008 AA's!

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How much weight did Sweeney lose?

He looks like an entirely different guy.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4th or 5th Royals Rally this year.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Too bad Emil had that baserunning gaffe in the Far East.

We would be ruling the division.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finally did something right... ;)

"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 14, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sweeney scares me when he runs

It just looks so icky.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

not as bad as

Mike Pizza (who looked like a baby giraffe on the base path).

"With those who don't give a damn about baseball, I can only sympathize. I do not resent them. I am even willing to concede that many of them are physically clean, good to their mothers and in favor of world peace. But while the game is on, I can't think of anything to say to them."

by 149 on Apr 14, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bam!

2-0 A's

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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The Royals are getting it done!

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweeney is going to K on purpose next inning

so he doesn't have to run.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh no, BoCro.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

100% Baseball

Is A's Brand!

Ballin

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