Open Game Thread: Game 14 - A's at Chicago (cont.)
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 14, 2008 6:29 PM PDT
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The A's are up 2-0 and Greg Smith has kept the White Sox, the top scoring team in the AL so far, off balance the entire game.
LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!
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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 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Elevenst?
"[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 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ball four>>>dp
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zooks!
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh sweet
neither former A could get to it.
Antoher double, and Zook killin!
"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 6:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If only Zooks could hit major league pitching
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love this kid.
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone Hip to this guys swing?
Is KZ legit and going to keep this up or is this just another 'Small Sample Size'?
by BleacherGuy on Apr 14, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like how Dye managed to run into the wall
5 seconds after the ball had already dropped.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does that make him a grinder or is he still too black?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's are 2nd in the AL in avg w/RISP
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
clearly
we worked on clutch hitting all spring.
it's better to be clutch than good.
and/or scrappy.
by oakinboston on Apr 14, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it's early in the season but
our two new pitchers look so much better than what we were running out there last year. Wow.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"high speed replay"
hahahaahahaahaha
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
further evidence
of Comcast suckage.
"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 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sox coverage:
Why is that lady wearing sunglasses at this hour?
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shielding herself from Greg Smith's blinding brilliance.
And Denorfia's stunning beauty.
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
?
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is she Mrs. Corey Hart?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did a "professional" broadcaster work with
DJ & Hawk this year? They seem to not suck as much as previous years. Oh they still suck... but just not as badly.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They always behave...
...when the Sox' bats are getting manhandled.
"[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 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Juan Uribe=not a good hitter
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But one helluva defensive player
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The high heat!
85 mph, baby
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
In reality.....
that is really fast, just not by MLB standards
by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DJ called us green and "yellow"
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, really, it is yellow.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For that, we'll call the Sox black and "gray"
"[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 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, Swish,
do something funny on the bases again.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well, he tried, damn
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
jimx
"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 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he tried
"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 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is me
not bitching about Emil ignoring the cutoff
"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 6:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Emil has a nice arm
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and likes to show it off
"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 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was safe
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey ump. Wait until the play is made b4
calling him safe!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oops. I guess he did wait.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
upon replay
looks like a good call to me.
"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 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's get 2 Greg
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Almost
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Young Moyer cant worry about Swish
just get a ground ball
by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love that guy
"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 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Nick. :-(
why do you hurt me when I love you?
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Apr 14, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've tried to convince Poppy
that Don Wakamatsu could be Adam Melhuse's father. She disagrees.
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've thought Poppy was male for years
Oh well.
by paradox on Apr 14, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll give you a dollar
If you replace your "For Rent" sign with Wak's picture.
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have my avatars turned off
so it wouldn't bother me.
But why?
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
'Cause... it's a really bad picture.
And I wouldn't ever actually give you a dollar.
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh...I dunno.
But I do think Masters champ Trevor Immelman could be Johnny Damon's twin brother. The more polished, South African one.
"[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 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that thing on Swisher's chin
is so distracting.
by Erin6 on Apr 14, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes, say no to drugs!
Freebasing is bad, m'kay?
by Joey C. on Apr 14, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about cheesing?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK...Forgive me for just now noticing this...
...but Swish bleached his goatee. Just when I thought he couldn't be more of an odd duck...
"[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 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it looks terrible too
usually he has better sense then to look that bad
by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Denorfius?
"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 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
o' !!!!!
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Helluva job, Mr. Smith.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Konerko is hilarious in the field
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's very sure handed
and good at preventing errors from the other infielders...but he can't move very well.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why won't Buck swing at pitches right down the middle?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crede is so unbelievable. How many GG's now?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoops. No clue why I inserted a comment there.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck looks like pre-Toronto Buck again
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
needs his Ninja mask
"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 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He needs a dome
and more shin splints.
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like No-go-tory
"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 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
except Ohio
"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 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
dang me
"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 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buehrle had a nice game
They will take 2 runs from him every game through 7
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 14, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Normally there is some peculiar play that screws him
when he pitches against the A's. Well... we're waiting....
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man
This announcer is really hard to listen to. I miss Matt Vasgersian.
by Joey C. on Apr 14, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just imagine them with clown outfits on......
and its kinda funny
by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ha ha...
If the shoe fits... :)
"[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 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok, am I nuts? Am I the only one who thinks Crede gets dirty on a lot of plays where many, if not most, 3Bs just backhand?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
True. Very true.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ef Dye
"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 6:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
fall down Dye, fall down!
"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 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOW!!!OMG
The Sox announcer just compared Crede to Brooks Robinson!! Only Chavy comes close. That is a laugher!!!
by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That is why I don't like the guy. He comes across as a "nice" guy
when in reality he is being rude. He knows that A's fans are watching and that Chavez is the cream of the crop at 3B.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His pickoff move makes me happy.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, that's...a balk
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Negatory!!!
Only if the back knee breaks, and his movement towards home is decisive
by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
me too
all tickley in my tummy
"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 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smith has another pick off...
what a great move!!!
by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1-3-6 PO
Sorry, Jermaine. Had to be done.
"[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 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
woo! great move
Circus on the bases with the ex-A's!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, Smith has an amazing move.
it's a balk, but it's really good.
by mikev on Apr 14, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Its only a balk if
his back knee breaks and he moves decisively towards home
by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His front leg was decisively going towards home plate
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually, checked on DVR...
From their replay angle, which was down the first base line from home plate, it looks like it leans toward home. But checking the replay of the live play (from behind the mound), his front leg definitively goes to first.
"[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 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
Damn, man. That's some good pickin'.
by Joey C. on Apr 14, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A new "pickin' machine"
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Picker
"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 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's why I liked it
room for mocking
"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 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
a good nick name
should go both ways
(not *that* way)
"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 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how many former A's has Smitty picked?
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's amazing...
... every player on the White Sox apparently belongs on the All-Century team. White Sox announcing, brought to you by the Nintendo DS!
by Joey C. on Apr 14, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's losing it a little here....
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A gym?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zook!
Gamer! So scrappy!
"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 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is he breathing?
Does he know where he is?
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
< Standing O >
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shouldn't we shorten/hippen it?
Young Meezy, perhaps?
by Joey C. on Apr 14, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crede is so clutch. What a clutch whiff.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My clutch
makes the same noise...
by speedchaser9 on Apr 14, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My clutch is more clutch than your clutch
"[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 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big round of applause for Greg Smith!!
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My Standing O face
"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 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man. This guy is so not Dallas Braden.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
spelling Nazi
"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 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uki
"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 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure how this would work, but I think
Smitty's gonna pick off Dotel here. Call it a crazy hunch.
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Dotel, huh?
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Dotel
another former A...
thank gawd.
"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 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's been four years already?
For as long as these seasons go, they can sure fly by...
"[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 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's
are the CWS farm team.
"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 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So it's...
...Royals --> A's --> White Sox?
"[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 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seriously
they aren't on my radar if they aren't A's... for the most part anyway.
"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 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dotel- Reminiscing about that dreadful
weekend series in Boston.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We were just talking about that...
I was there for the game when Millar hit the walk off, and in Boston watching when he gave up the game the following day and Kielty got injured.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on Apr 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's remember to forget.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or to remember to remember.
Our reaction for game #1: http://www.athleticsnation.com/2005/5/11/25557/3510#120563
Our reaction was here for game #2: http://www.athleticsnation.com/2005/5/11/124034/364#119572
Athletics Nation remembers all.
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by louismg on Apr 14, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm going to save myself the pain of reading those
and just go ahead and slit my face against the grain and throw some salt in the open wounds.
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Send pics!
Make sure it's sea salt and not the ... processed kind.
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by louismg on Apr 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Interesting- Brian in 317 is also a Pirates' fan.
That is all I could find in those posts. The rest was invisible.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
rising FB 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 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that walk more
to Barton's ability or Dotel's inability?
by speedchaser9 on Apr 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure the universe is going to explode
in about ten minutes. Too many Royals.
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ode to Dotel:
Please pitch today
as I remember you pitching as an A
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on Apr 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
golf clap
"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 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it had the height....
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Big Sweeney is 2-4
or was
"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 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't want to put Cust in the OF with a one run lead
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
QED
he should have pinch hit for sweeney then
by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol or double switch
would be funny to see a late game double switch in the AL. We don't need no stinking DH
by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and also the 2-3 logic for both of them begs the response...
they were clearly due to make outs.
by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When you're in a slump, it's almost as if you look out at the field and it's one big glove. ~Vance Law
"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 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was the move
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cuz Sweeney's the Biggest Loser
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will they let Smith continue?? Pitch Count anybody??
by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
95
Methinks he's done
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No way they leave him in
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wtf, where was that first pitch?
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
apropo of nothing
44 is my favorite baseball number.
"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 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mine for Basketball
Ice Man George Gervin
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hank Aaron
"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 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
End of the bat
Just a leeeeeeeeedle bit.
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hilarious call by Hawk.
"DADGUMIT!"
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought that was a goner.
Yes, this close, Swish.
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you, cold weather.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Understatement of the year
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He damn near yelled DADGUMIT!@#%
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
9 faces of nick swisher
top right and middle left looked like giambi
by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Denorfius!
"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 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
uh, don't walk Cabrera
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least he didn't walk him
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
throw the fastball
There you go, fall behind again, rrrrrrrrrrrrrrr
by paradox on Apr 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"That ball hit hard into center field! ...
Stretch! STRETCH! HE LOOKS UP! NO! NO!
Dad gummit!"
Tee hee!
"[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 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was awesome.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does anybody else wish the A's had Ron Flores and not Alan Embree?
by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no me
"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 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Embree Redemption Project:
Now. (please)
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 14, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
makes one long for duke in his old role
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB.com
Lists him as "Padres" with status "Non-roster invitee." That's it.
"[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 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
randy his brother
but i think ron was there, at least in the spring.
by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Out sailing.
Yes, he's now Captain Ron.
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swap?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Miss Kitty?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boss?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Captain Ron quotes, silly girl!!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of the best, worst movies ever made.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ive always thought embree was a gas can, hard to change just because he's an Athletic now :-/
by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was pretty good last year.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
gagging
"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 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sliders, please
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
^^^^^genius up here^^^^^^^^
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Post of the year. It's still early so don't go getting
a big heAd.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont like this matchup at all
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why not?
I like it fine
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I didn't realize Embree wouldn't throw a fastball
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cuz Thome is crushing lefties this year
by designatedforassignment on Apr 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
should have had more faith
by designatedforassignment on Apr 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My fears were reasonable
Embree is normally a 1 pitch pitcher, and a fastball is about the only thing Thome can hit this year. Embree isn't one of those funky lefties who is used as a LOOGY, either.
Great job by Embree and Suzuki to not throw Thome anything hard and/or straight.
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by thejd44 on Apr 14, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Career 300 points of offense difference
This year doesn't matter even a little bit.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who would you have pitching?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where can I get an Embree jersey?
I love that guy.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 14, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
99 cent store?
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I take that back: dollar store.
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
by LAXile on Apr 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thome looking heat...
embry gives slider... twice
by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Keep throwing it again, he's not even close
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 14, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Um, yes!
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
leave Embry on for the 9th!!
No Street please!!
by 0akFoSho on Apr 14, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Konerko, Dye, AssJack
It's Street time.
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by HigherPie on Apr 14, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yea! Thanks Al!
"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 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jennifer
I didn't want to jinx anything, but when I'm negative good things happen, and when I'm positive bad things happen. :-D
by mrrickyg on Apr 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I was just messing with you.
Do whatever works. :)
by Jennifer on Apr 14, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
stats
can you show the stats on that?
"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 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
That was most impressive!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 14, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He Gone
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