Open Thread: Game 16 - A's vs. Mariners
by Nico on Apr 16, 2008 6:45 PM PDT
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PrintToday'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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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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Hopefully Jack H starts his bat early tonight
he has been overpowered alot this year
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
He certainly killed that bat
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
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
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
In public? Eww.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ok, cupcakes. Those were all the runs you were allowed to give up tonite.
Shut out for the next 8 innings anyone?
And Joe West is portly
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Drive him in Ryan
Make contact at least unlike someone else earlier in inning
How many strikeouts does Felix get tonight?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions
Every time I tune back in, the M's tack on another run
I’m going to stay buried in my spreadsheet now.
GO A’s!!
Blanton
Should have traded him when he would’ve gotten something decent for him
Go A's!!!
question on Cust's defense
I haven’t seen him play in the field much; he’s not Jeremey Giambi bad, is he?
So, I just finished up putting in the finishing touches of the new bathroom
Should I not bother turning the game on or what?
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
What up, biatch?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a little high but I'm okay with it since we are 9-6.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
Yeah. Remember that ONE time. That ONLY time ;-)
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll keep it between us. Please don't tell anyone.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Easy. I'm still representing Catholicism. It was forced on me by my
parental units.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Blanton and Weaver in a race to see who can suck
the most
Weaver 7 hits so far
Blanton 8 hits so far
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
yet people are still talking about him at games
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
by thingswecarry on Apr 16, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
Amen.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Send me some collect on UPS account 72737489
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Beltre is getting alot of action over there
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
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
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…
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
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
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
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
Geez. Blanton deserves some serious run support!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
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
Hey - only one hit since!
Like Pismobeach is saying: positives!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Shove it, pal!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
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…
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
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
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
What time is tomorrow's game
I am looking forward to that game already
Who is pitching tomorrow?
Cy Washburn?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Washburn?
Which one? Jared? Jarred? Jered? Jerrod? Gered?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
Hmmm... not for work I hope? You still in the legal system?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Good luck!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
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!!!
Summer in Texas is nothing to look forward to...
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
It all makes sense
I was wondering why they were playing like the Raiders.
I'm here to talk about the past.
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
At least we dont have to hear "He Gone" anymore,lol
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
Blanton in the 1st
what happened? he looks pretty good to me…
Nothing worth discussing.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Yeah. What's up with that? I'm not paying anymore money to Blez now.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Same sh**, different day...
No defense, no offense, ok pitching. Home field advantage is 0 fer 3 thus far.
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
Just Saw 1st Inning Highlights...
Sweeney makes that play which a good CF does and we’ve got a 2-1 game.
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
Very good point.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Felix is going to be tough this year, he is learning how to pitch now
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
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?
Definitely.
Still, I liked Felix better when he just slung fastballs up there.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
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
Harden was way better at 22 than Felix though
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
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
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
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
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
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?
The righties look similar.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Pitch Crosby Missed
waist high, inside half of plate … my kid loves that pitch, though not at 95 mph.
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
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
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
Who is potential do we like, you ask?
Barton, Suzuki, Cust when he heats up, C. Gonzalez when he comes up (soon).
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
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
Your talking about 2009 and beyond right?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope. Summer of 2008.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you the new AN pessimist?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
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
"More game analysis than you could ever want"
Well, I’m sold.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
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…
Silva owns us
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
We always seem to struggle vs. the Royals at home. Not sure why.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
We tend to blow 11-0 leads, but we often still 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
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
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.
Yeah, but you can tell we're on the verge of breaking out
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
Two words- Mark Mulder
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
That should give the team a chance most games.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Shoulda used Street for the 1st
Blanton innings 2-9. Anyone could have seen that, but could Geren? Noooooo.
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
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
LETS GO OAKLAND!!!!
A little 8th inning magic to setup a game winning 9th would be nice to see!
This is our "one chance"
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
Is this a good time
to point out the tying run is at the plate with nobody out?
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
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
Ellis will hit a 3 run bomb here
I can feel it
I guess not
What a joke!!!
A’s baseball at its finest
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!
Todd Linden?
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
We were all thinking it, right?
But nobody wanted to jinx the A’s by mentioning the GIDP was coming…
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
Remember, no Putz so at least
we’re in a 9 inning game.
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
Being in Seattle
I’ve seen firsthand how bad the M’s bullpen can be. The A’s still have hope!
O'Flaherty's been dreadful
after looking great last year – what’s up with that?
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
I don't know...
I’ve watched the M’s lost at least 3 in the ninth…
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
That's better than zippo
Time for a 2 run homer
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
It's gonna be Rhodes-Cust
My Gak.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
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
Not against Micah Bowing ;-)
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
or Bowie
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
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?
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
Looked pretty good to me.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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?
It had tremendous late movement
Because apparently the 97 MPH velocity wasn’t enough.
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
WTF? Im watching the Dodgers game and the pitcher for the Pirates has 6 fingers
I bet he was popular in High School
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions
Actually, I think he has 12
Should have been a massage therapist.
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
Inigo Montoya
is looking for that guy,
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Apr 16, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
they said something about Keiser Sorsee
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
That movie taught me
that Mr. Kobayashi is a cup of coffee.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Apr 16, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
Whereas Sweeney, a lifetime .299 hitter,
came into the game batting .298.
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
With 3 RBIs and 3 extra-base hits
Yeah, I know the spreadsheet folks tell me I’m not supposed to care about RBIs
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?
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
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..."
I have a gut feeling he's going to be the gem
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
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..."
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.
I'm sorry but bunting there would have been stupid
Especially since Ellis hits Felix the best of any A’s hitter.
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
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
Come on guys. Swing the damn bat.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 16, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions
The should be fined for looking
That would cut that stat down quite a bit
Now let's swing the damn bat
for a hit!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Apr 16, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
On the positive side
That was only 2 k’s for Cust and he did get on twice tonight
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 16, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions
Wrong
Again - using stats like “Ellis hits well against Felix” to justify a stupid strategy. Managers need to have a feel for the game - bunting there would have been smart. You’re wrong.
sac bunting when down by 3 runs is about the dumbest thing you can do
The A's colors are green and gold.
Well, Blanton pretty much destroyed what chance
we had in the 1st.
Go get ‘em tomorrow.
Oy
Oh, well, it’s a long season.
A very… long… season…
Excuse me, I have to go weep myself to sleep.
Like Zito
And Mulder? I’m glad we let Zito walk, I’m glad we dealt Mulder (for Haren, Barton, and Calero), and I’m glad we dealt Haren (for the core of our future). I don’t miss any of those guys. Blanton’s a good #2 pitcher. We just need Harden to get healthy (which will never happen).
by Uncle Charlie on Apr 16, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Tru
Thanks for the perspective.
I can’t wait till the young guys Billy B. dealt for come up to pitch in the bigtime for us.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Apr 16, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
until next series
that is
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by oaklandSMASH on Apr 16, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Nico
I admit that hindsight is 20-20 (although I was yelling at my TV for Ellis to bunt before he grounded into the GIDP), but the A’s need to have a more varied approach than just saying “sacrificing = wasting outs.” Teams that can bring a variety of approaches to the table win. Flexibility wins games, not single-minded (or close-minded) strategies. Just ask GW Bush—he’s been banging his head against the same wall for the last five years and hasn’t gotten anywhere. It’s because he doesn’t understand how to adjust. Ellis is a great bunter. He should have moved the runners over there.
Dude, for the last time, we were down BY THREE RUNS
We had two runners on base. You do the math.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
I've been preaching for years that the A's need to vary their approach
and even I wouldn’t dream of having Ellis do anything but swing away there. Yes, the A’s shouldn’t always just hit away, hit away, hit away. But that AB? Hit away.
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
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