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Open Thread: Game 16 - A's vs. Mariners

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Today's secret number is "229"...2.29 is Felix Hernandez' career ERA against the A's, and .229 is the A's career batting average against "The man who would be King if he pitched like this against everyone". Oakland counters with Joe Blanton, who has yet to let the A's down in his efforts to impersonate a #1 starter.

Trying to rediscover their 2007 form will be Jacks Cust and Hannahan, back in the lineup after resting while the A's saw a spate of left-handed starters. The lineups:

Ichiro – CF
Lopez – 2B
Ibañez – LF
Beltre – 3B
Vidro – DH
Sexson – 1B
Wilkerson – RF
Johjima – C
Betancourt – SS

Buck – RF
Ellis – 2B
Barton – 1B
G. Sweeney – DH
Cust – LF
Crosby – SS
B. Sweeney – CF
Suzuki – C
Hannahan – 3B

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This does not bode well....

where is everyone? why is cupcakes having a meltdown?

by kapers on Apr 16, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

KAPERS!!

I’m definitely going to be in Texas in May.

by Jennifer on Apr 16, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nico, could you call the Coliseum and tell them that the first 3 runs don't count because the Game Thread wasn't up yet?

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

by Nick on Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It wasn't? I posted it at 6:50pm

Gotta love AN 3.0!

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 16, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was actually trying to post a FanPost game thread

but instead got to experience the joys of the new FanPost system on AN 3. By the time I was ready to Publish, the thread was up.

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

by Nick on Apr 16, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It didn’t show up until about 7:15, alas.

There was a nest of that spider to that, but it is that.

by lurkerD on Apr 16, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

bleah...

hope we can revive the bats tonight! (i mean ours, not theirs)

by jonahbartlett on Apr 16, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe auto-post isn't such a great idea?

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Weird thing is, I didn't auto post it

I posted it with me own fingers at 6:50pm – odd.

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 16, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh well...

LET’S GO OAKLAND!

by jonahbartlett on Apr 16, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That sucked a lot

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

3 runs against Felix is like 20 runs

the way we have hit him in the past.

Let us hope his control is way off

by Trainman on Apr 16, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hmmm

it says 6:45 but this didn’t go up in my world until like 7:15pm, and i made it go up by posting a game thread fanpost which i then got to immediately delete…

ok, so, like, we’re losing already?

There was a nest of that spider to that, but it is that.

by lurkerD on Apr 16, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just want to say I'm glad that Bad Sweeney is feeling better

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

by Nick on Apr 16, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He certainly killed that bat

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

by Nick on Apr 16, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

did the bat get near anyone?

couldnt see… listening on the radio

by thingswecarry on Apr 16, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They just showed a ball boy trotting off the field with it after Ellis got to 2nd

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

by Nick on Apr 16, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

rally? please?

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's Daric's new spot!

I’m glad he hit that one. I was about to make a crack about changing his name to DariK.

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

by Nick on Apr 16, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

In public? Eww.

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

by Nick on Apr 16, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro is fast

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And Joe West is portly

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

by Nick on Apr 16, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Royals!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Drive him in Ryan

Make contact at least unlike someone else earlier in inning

by Trainman on Apr 16, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damn

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahahahaha

Thanks Yuni!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whoops.

Shouldn’t have tried to make that play. Felix and the SS.

by Jennifer on Apr 16, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

howsabout a dp

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nope, not a dp

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ass.

This is ugly.

by Jennifer on Apr 16, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well

at least he’s better than Zito?

Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC

by closetasfan on Apr 16, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Holy crap, Cust.

Don’t scare me like that.

by danmerqury on Apr 16, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton

Should have traded him when he would’ve gotten something decent for him

Go A's!!!

by stephanc101 on Apr 16, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

question on Cust's defense

I haven’t seen him play in the field much; he’s not Jeremey Giambi bad, is he?

by rhyun on Apr 16, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh.

Unlucky liner to third.

by danmerqury on Apr 16, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ugh.

Unlucky liner to first.

by danmerqury on Apr 16, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

fuck

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

What was that, four pitches the entire inning?

by Jennifer on Apr 16, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well helluuuooo everybody! I'm here now so

expect a comeback. I’ve been good luck so far for this team. A special “shout out” to anyone who was at AN DAY IV- A New Hope and Jennifer, MikeA, Nico and Kapers and. sprtsnwyn (when he gets here) and…

We are in 1st place for God sakes!!

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

or BITCH if that is still allowed :-)

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Really good of you to do that. I'm drunk... but you've seen that before.

I’m in a great mood.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Usually when you're drunk I see two of you.

Only because I’m also drunk.

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 16, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

God, you sound just like my childhood priest.

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 16, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanton and Weaver in a race to see who can suck

the most

Weaver 7 hits so far

Blanton 8 hits so far

by Trainman on Apr 16, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yea. Kendall is not behind the plate so we gunned

down a cheesy runner.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He does have grit. That is tough to measure.

I won’t be attending a “live” game until later this season. Please tell them to shut the hell up until I can do so in person.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

will do

but hard to do when every dropped ball receives a “Kendall woulda had that” from some ass in the crowd

LETS GO OAK-LAND!

by thingswecarry on Apr 16, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

His stick should do the talking.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is a keeper

Offense is great so far

He is in a groove with the pitchers

Throwing runners out

What more could we ask for

by Trainman on Apr 16, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Amen.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

To be fair, Yuniesky Betancourt

is an absolutely shitty basestealer.

by redwolf75 on Apr 16, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Royals!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's hope they don't represent the "K"

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Egg rolls

Well, the game isn’t going that well, but I got me a deep fryer (I don’t care what you say, health Nazis!), and these egg rolls are delicious. Silver lining.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So's Johjima :-(

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 16, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like it

Felix’s pitch count isn’t all that high, and our boys aren’t being very selective. This could go on for a while…

by Joey C. on Apr 16, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Positive of last inning was that Cust didnt strikeout

I think this year will be more fun to watch if I take a positive from every inning

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Positive of the top of the first:

3-spots aren’t nearly so aggravating when you’re rip-roaring drunk!

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 16, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get thee behind me, Nico

I’m trying to study, here.

by Joey C. on Apr 16, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If I got behind you,

I doubt you’d be able to study.

Rimshot!

Ew.

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 16, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...

...
...
...

I’m going to go sit in that corner and gently rock myself back and forth…

by Joey C. on Apr 16, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two trailer park girls go round the outside. Round the outside.

Round the outside. Oh wait… I guess you aren’t my teenage nephews that think those words are somehow c-o-o-l.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, if you can't give up a three-spot in the first

and 7 hits in the first 2.1 IP, when CAN you deserve a win?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey - only one hit since!

Like Pismobeach is saying: positives!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shove it, pal!

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Felix and the A's Comeback

I really like the A’s announcers. I think Korach is fabulous. But to listen to the announcers last year you would have thought that, game after game, opposing pitchers were really tough whenever the A’s got runners in scoring position. Tonight and even earlier this week it’s starting all over again. Gee this guy’s really dealin’, this guy’s really tough, etc. etc. With Felix, may indeed be true. But where’s the honesty? The fact is that when the A’s are 3 runs behind an above average pitcher, the game is pretty much over. That’s not the case with teams that hope to win the division. I love these kids (OK, Hannahan’s lousy ABs drive me nuts …) but can’t we at least acknowledge what we know to be the case: when the A’s starter gives up 3 in the first, we’re in for a long, long night…

by solotar on Apr 16, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Maybe, but down 3 to Felix IS different from

down 3 to Horatio Ramirez.

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 16, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please don't remind me of his existence

Yesterday's Pants
A blog-thingy about the Mariners and stuff.

by BrettJMiller on Apr 16, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not being negative but what is this team working on?

like 5 runs in 4 games? Maybe the A’s could move to the NL for a few years until they rebuild

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was thinking the Pacific Coast League

But I don’t want them to be in over their heads…

by Joey C. on Apr 16, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What time is tomorrow's game

I am looking forward to that game already

by Trainman on Apr 16, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Washburn?

Which one? Jared? Jarred? Jered? Jerrod? Gered?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or what Nico gets when he takes a shower??

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We weren't scoring much when we got to the ALCS two years ago.

We are who we are. It’s painful but is what it is. F*!!!

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True but there is no 2 guys on this roster that can hold a

healthy Frank Thomas’s jock strap, he carried this team, got soooooo many big hits for the A’s

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think this was directed at me. Frank was awesome but we will have a better

hitting team by the end of the year. Trust me… I’m the dumbest, most optimistic A’s fan you’ll ever meet. Ellis will have 20 bombs and the rest will follow.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We need an A's optimism club

Because I dead on agree with you.

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry Ohtobe, it was directed towards you

Your goin out on a limb huh? If these guys dont hit better then they are now they dont deserve to be in MLB period, If you cant hit over .200 then you had better have a crazy OBP or be the next coming of Ozzie Smith

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No problem. I have blind faith that leads me to believe

that this team will improve offensively as the year goes on. There is no pressure on our boys and that should make a difference in the long run.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

dragged myself from the sick couch

to post my own pessimism over same ol same ol.

alaska A

by ak_A on Apr 16, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Was it the "out of town" water that caused it?

I’m heading to Sarasota, FL in about a week. I hope I can keep my health while hanging out on the beach.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good luck!

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks. It's mostly just to feel out the area and if the job has no downside,

perhaps I’ll take it. It’s not a promotion, so I may hold out for another position that is. But it would get me out of Texas!!!

by kapers on Apr 16, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

am thinking that i let up once on the

obsessive hand washing and lysol spraying during my stay in DC and that did it.

alaska A

by ak_A on Apr 16, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I went to the Final Four and my room was such a shithole that my buddies

and I went to Walgreens for Lysol before going to bed. Sad.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Man, that's just unhittable

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sigh...

What’s Felix’s pitch count? 90? Please?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

@#$%

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, holy hell.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Evening, everyone

Hey lookin’ good A’s!

Oh those aren’t the A’s.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 16, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It all makes sense

I was wondering why they were playing like the Raiders.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 16, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neither team hits hard

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's not quite that bad... yet.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You're right

I guess my dad got into me

Wait…

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 16, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanton in the 1st

what happened? he looks pretty good to me…

by solotar on Apr 16, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nothing worth discussing.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Game Thread wasn't up. Completely screwed up our mojo

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

by Nick on Apr 16, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Same sh**, different day...

No defense, no offense, ok pitching. Home field advantage is 0 fer 3 thus far.

by Oaktownflav on Apr 16, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate Carls Jr commercials

watching people slurp, slobber and get chili all over the place grosses me out. If i want to see people eat like slobs in HD i will go to Hometown buffet

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack is way better

At least he can talk.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 16, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just Saw 1st Inning Highlights...

Sweeney makes that play which a good CF does and we’ve got a 2-1 game.

by solotar on Apr 16, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And he's not even the retarded CFer!

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 16, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's drunk retard to you

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Very good point.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CUSTY!

Awesome play by Ibanez (grrr…)

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 16, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's frustrating that Harden is always hurt

Because he’s actually better than Felix.

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Definitely.

Still, I liked Felix better when he just slung fastballs up there.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Felix is only 22 though

He could still be better than Harden.

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 16, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Harden was way better at 22 than Felix though

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Felix was better at 7, though

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 16, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Todd Linden was better at 3

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

But Felix was better by 3:30

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 16, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game brought to you by

the Davie Niehaus Burger-Cam ®.

by danmerqury on Apr 16, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

strike four!

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 16, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I still have a hard time rooting for Crosby.

I hope he proves me wrong.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It looks like all of our lefties are spinning out on their swings

No weight transfer at all, no balance.

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't post.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 16, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woah.

Deep.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That might be the stupidest thing to post!

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 16, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

never mind

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 16, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitch Crosby Missed

waist high, inside half of plate … my kid loves that pitch, though not at 95 mph.

by solotar on Apr 16, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dangit.

Screw this.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Im hoping some of the offensive problems are just rust

It seems like it because alot of them are over matched on fastballs right now, So to me this is a good thing, they will start to catch up as the year goes along or at least we will find out by mid year who is for real or not.

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If we can go .500 it would be an accomplishment. I think this is

gonna be a fun year to watch the A’s much like the mid to late 90’s. Painful but you could see the potential.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's potential do you like? Who are you watching?

I like the young pitching but I think at this time almost ever guy not named Suzuki or Ellis is replaceable. Im not sold on Buck yet 82 games in MLB is not enough to say a guy is going to be a star.

by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who is potential do we like, you ask?

Barton, Suzuki, Cust when he heats up, C. Gonzalez when he comes up (soon).

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the way you think...

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like a full season of Barton and Cust with high OBP's.

Buck will come around. Ellils will have 20 bombs. Suzuki should be an offensive upgrade and we are 9-6 playing mostly wroad games.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"More game analysis than you could ever want"

Well, I’m sold.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind losing when Felix is pitching

But God help us if we can’t take one from Silva. Bannister and Greinke have both pitching well so far this year…

by Joey C. on Apr 16, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Silva owns us

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We tend to blow 11-0 leads, but we often still win

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That game in the 20-game winning streak. What a great feeling!

Hatteberg was quite fun to watch that season.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're 20-17 against them

at home this decade. So yeah not exactly killing them here.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 16, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, but you can tell we're on the verge of breaking out

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh yeah, we're due.

They’ve won 9 out of the last 13 here.

I'm here to talk about the past.

by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 16, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two words- Mark Mulder

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanton going at least 8 innings

8 innings and 4 runs given up, with no walks, is not shabby. That the A’s can’t score for him isn’t helpful though.

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by louismg on Apr 16, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I’m glad we don’t have to use our bullpen when Joe’ s starting…

by drink409 on Apr 16, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shoulda used Street for the 1st

Blanton innings 2-9. Anyone could have seen that, but could Geren? Noooooo.

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

like the stratagy

The reverse closer role…it could catch

by drink409 on Apr 16, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The 12 hits aren't so great, though

Wait, 13. And I think 4 or 5 of them have been doubles.

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

by Nick on Apr 16, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LETS GO OAKLAND!!!!

A little 8th inning magic to setup a game winning 9th would be nice to see!

by ellisD on Apr 16, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go A's

got some runners on…let’s get them home…

by drink409 on Apr 16, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is our "one chance"

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is this a good time

to point out the tying run is at the plate with nobody out?

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by louismg on Apr 16, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Okay, this is something.

I’m not holding my breath, but… let’s go A’s!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I miss home runs

2006 seemed full of ‘em.

by Joey C. on Apr 16, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I just looked at some box scores

Did you realize that there are major leaguers who have 2, 3, even 4, 5, or 6 of them!

by Hot Cup Joe on Apr 16, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Todd Linden?

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We were all thinking it, right?

But nobody wanted to jinx the A’s by mentioning the GIDP was coming…

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by louismg on Apr 16, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

amen

to that thought… :-(

by ellisD on Apr 16, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Remember, no Putz so at least

we’re in a 9 inning game.

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Being in Seattle

I’ve seen firsthand how bad the M’s bullpen can be. The A’s still have hope!

by ellisD on Apr 16, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

O'Flaherty's been dreadful

after looking great last year – what’s up with that?

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know...

I’ve watched the M’s lost at least 3 in the ninth…

by ellisD on Apr 16, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice oppo hit by Barton.

Let’s go ex-Royals.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well

I guess I’ll take it.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rhodes!

There’s hope after all!

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 16, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's gonna be Rhodes-Cust

My Gak.

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Does Sweeney still wonder why he is making

near the league minimum?

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He better step up

doesn’t he know Piazza is still on the market…

by drink409 on Apr 16, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not to mention

He Who Shall Not Be Named.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Neifi?

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not against Micah Bowing ;-)

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or Bowie

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I always feel proud when I remember the old piece of Micah Bowie trivia

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He is no Erik Hiljus (sp)

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was BALL FOUR UMP

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looked pretty good to me.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me too - the pitch before looked like ball 4

but Sweeney swung at it.

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 16, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I retract that, looked good from upstairs

Just looked low and out on the normal view

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It had tremendous late movement

Because apparently the 97 MPH velocity wasn’t enough.

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Actually, I think he has 12

Should have been a massage therapist.

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Inigo Montoya

is looking for that guy,

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Apr 16, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tru

Thanks for the perspective. I can’t wait till the young guys we traded for come up.

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Apr 16, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Watching Mike Sweeney bat

I have to keep reminding myself that Frank Thomas was below the Mendoza line, and looking every bit the part, well into May in 2006.

by Soaker on Apr 16, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whereas Sweeney, a lifetime .299 hitter,

came into the game batting .298.

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

With 3 RBIs and 3 extra-base hits

Yeah, I know the spreadsheet folks tell me I’m not supposed to care about RBIs

by Soaker on Apr 16, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope, you're not

Although his bat speed is slow this year, which explains the low power numbers.

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cust's a good lead off guy for "need a baserunner"

Then we just need one of those 4-base thingies I keep hearing about.

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 16, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You mean 2 doubles?

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

by baseb3383 on Apr 16, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A Hummer?

Isn’t that what they’re called?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah, dude, that's a triple

Now if only one of our boys could get to fifth base…

by Joey C. on Apr 16, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In other news

Cahill continues his dominance today,

6IP, 2 hits, 1 walk, 0 runs and 9 k’s.

"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Devyn on Apr 16, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have a gut feeling he's going to be the gem

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has the most mediocre

stuff out of the four, but is obviously the most dominant.

He’s just a straight up pitcher, knows how to get men out.

"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."

by Devyn on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aversion to Bunting

I’m sorry—the A’s aversion to “wasting” outs by sacrificing has got to become a thing of the past. This team doesn’t hit that many HRs. Until Ellis batted in the last inning, we had scored one run against King Felix. Felix is dominating tonight. Ellis comes up in a classic sac bunt situation (1st and 2nd, nobody out, down three runs), and Ellis hits into a rally-killing DP. Of course, Buck comes up and hits what WOULD have been a two-run single on the next AB. The “no sac bunt” rule makes sense when you hit 200 HRs a year, but when your team doesn’t have much power, you’ve got to take runs where you can get them. That was a terrible play by Ellis, and if Geren didn’t cal for a sac bunt, then it was a missed opportunity by Geren. The A’s can’t keep clinging to the same tired old philosophy that sacrifices are “wasted outs.” Strategies change based on game situations… that was a time to call for the sac.

by Uncle Charlie on Apr 16, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

think about that for a second....

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm sorry but bunting there would have been stupid

Especially since Ellis hits Felix the best of any A’s hitter.

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by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn, still felix

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 16, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's vulnerable now!

I swear! We’ve got him riiiight where we want him.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This good, I think

He not do great last inning.

by Joey C. on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on guys. Swing the damn bat.

"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM PDT