Open Game Thread: Game 18 - A's vs. Royals
The A's look to snap a three-game losing streak tonight as they host the Royals at 7:05 p.m. in the series opener.
It won't be an enviable matchup for a team trying to snap a losing streak. The A's will throw Chad Gaudin, who has reminded us of his second half of '07 in his first two starts of '08 (7.20 ERA and 1.70 WHIP).
The Royals will counter with Brian Bannister, arguably the game's most dominant pitcher in the first two weeks of the season (3-0, 0.86 ERA, 10 hits in 21 innings pitched).
Bannister's a very interesting pitcher - you can read about him in my favorite interview I've ever read of a player here and here and here, a 3-part series at MLBtraderumors. That interview, and the revelation that he intends to test some sabermetric hypotheses of his own this season with his pitching, granted him cult status online and led to other interviews. It turns out the offseason attention was a harbinger of things to come.
Other tidbits:
*Mike Sweeney plays his first game against his former team today after 13 years with the Royals.
*Royals slugger Billy Butler turns 22 years old today.
*The A's have made an error in 10 straight games.
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I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE BANNISTER PITCH ON LIVE TV TONIGHT!!!!
Shit, wait…
by mikev on Apr 18, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's a good night
to put on the long johns and join the other 8200 fans who will be out there tonight.
But yeah, 4 of the next 6 not on local television. What is this, 1983?
by Soaker on Apr 18, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
6 of the next 6 if you don't get CSN+
The technical term for this is “Whotta focking joke.”
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 18, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Thank You but i wouldnt have been as polite
Swisher on Ellis - "every day he does something that makes me say, 'Well, I'll be damned, look at that!'"
by Mantecan As Fan on Apr 18, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hopefully I'll catch the end of the game on the radio
on my way back from work…
by OaklandSi on Apr 18, 2008 3:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hadn't planned on going tonight...
but maybe I’ll make my way back down 880 after I go home and bundle up. I’m wearing flip flops, for goodness sakes.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game thread up so early
that I slightly panicked at work thinking I had stayed too long.
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 18, 2008 4:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WE'RE ALL ALREADY DEAD!!!
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 18, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll be hunched by my radio.
Possibly also working. More likely knitting. Maybe GameThreading. Maybe cleaning my oven. Probably cat-juggling.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 4:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree
Cleaning your oven!? Makes me sick to my stomach.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Apr 18, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BUt if you clean the oven,
what goes in a casserole?
by Future Ed on Apr 18, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check the vacuum cleaner
Prolly an extra cat in there.
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 18, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe, maybe not
I won’t really know until I open the bag.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Apr 18, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was talking about the knitting.
But seriously, Poppy, what are you making? My wife just made me a sweet pair of felted slippers.
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
by Elvez on Apr 18, 2008 5:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just puppy juggled.
The seven ladies and Mommy visited me at work today. One puppy peed all over our receptionist. I warned her.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't know about you, Poppy...
But I have a tough time juggling things that could scratch me. That’s why I steer clear of cats and stick to chainsaws…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on Apr 18, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
*The A’s have made an error in 10 straight games.
At least we’re consistent on something…
"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all games and holes are created equal." --George F. Will
by anomaly_kat on Apr 18, 2008 4:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
by 149 on Apr 18, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just read his interview...
That dude’s friggin’ awesome! Too bad he’s on the Royals and they’re getting rocked tonight. Sound approach though.
by Sacred#24 on Apr 18, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The funniest thing about that interview
is that his dad was always seen as a classic “stuff” pitcher who never lived up to his abilities consistently—he was the 1st pick in the draft, with a great fastball and slider, and everyone expected him to be the second coming of Steve Carlton, but he had a very up-and-down career.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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Less useless stuff at the top and bottom of the page = less (or no!) scrolling and more baseball. ;-)
Now to create an “A’s Actually Hitting HRs” script…
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by HigherPie on Apr 18, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awesome stuff, Higher.
Installing this one for sure.
by danmerqury on Apr 18, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
'Preciate it.
It makes Gameday way awesomer.
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by HigherPie on Apr 18, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I CAN FEEL IT, BABY!!!
Today’s the day we score two runs!
Dare to dream, fellow homies.
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 18, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Interesting...
I’m watching the Royals pregame show, and Mike Sweeney just said, “God put me in Oakland”.
Oh, God - ? I’d really like you to put me in Maui right now.
by coffee roaster on Apr 18, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If God is booking Sweeney's career,
then He really needs to get out more. Speaking of getting out more, when do the A’s hit?
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 18, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
infrequently
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Apr 18, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why does God want Mike to be the victim of violent crime?
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 18, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hah our catcher is batting lead-off
it makes sense at this point though
by Keze on Apr 18, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Isn't the first time...
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, i seem to recall, a certain stubby like often bearded man.
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 18, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've blocked his name from my memory.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Didn't he date Barbie?
Ken doll? :Þ
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on Apr 18, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad the Royals got rid of RSN.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did they replace him with TBA?
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 18, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad the Senators were prepared to get rid of RMN
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 18, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well cool
I have my popcorn ready, I have my green and gold nipple rings in and I bought a new jock strap to wear on game days. Let Go A’s!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
_____________________________________
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
all right, good ol splitty on royals cast.
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 18, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Little Splitty

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
jeebus, i remember them touting that creepy lil thing last year?
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 18, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heart Lil Splitty.
And Mini Cookie Rojas.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thanks for reminder.....
hagen daz run later will get cookie dough flavor.
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 18, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another Packed House
The new stadium can’t come soon enough.
by KMoAsFan on Apr 18, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Im watching the Angels game at the same time.
Of course we got to face Felix and Silva. The Angles gets to face Dickey
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No Gameday online tonight? That blows
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_18_kcamlb_oakmlb_1&;mode=gameday
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good start. now how bout some hits.
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 18, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What happened to Figgins?
The dude raked last year and this year.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zuke!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For a few moments, they decided the lack of TV coverage
wasn’t enough so they blacked out the radio broadcast too.
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 18, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any Extra Innings folks getting the game??
I have a sweet black screen going on…
by jonahbartlett on Apr 18, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the A's offense
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 18, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
648 FSNKC
or 745
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, I forgot to mention I was on DirecTV.
:)
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate you, Alex Gordon.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It sucks for Geren, there are only
a few bottom of the order slots to move guys that are struggling into.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Angels have the bases loaded
with no outs. I hate the Angels!
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As soon as I saw the Pitcher for Seattle
I knew it was an Angel win
Prove me wrong Seattle, but I doubt it. They guys a gascan who i think converted to knuckleball pitching
by Trainman on Apr 18, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
weee!
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
by 149 on Apr 18, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm might have to disown Ryan Sweeney.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good start
And not a strikeout but contact
by Trainman on Apr 18, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF
- T. Hunter doubled to left, C. Figgins, V. Guerrero and G. Matthews Jr. scored, T. Hunter to third, T. Hunter out at home
by green star oakland on Apr 18, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just noticed that as well
and was trying to make sense of it myself
by Trainman on Apr 18, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
T. Hunter to third on the throw home?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have a run?
How the hell did that happen?
(Hello everyone)
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zuke leading off
makes a difference….
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on Apr 18, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Kurt is batting leadoff...
whoa.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I hate radio only.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's gotta be an E
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
woo! 11 games! new record!
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate a 2 out rally
when its not us.
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
by 149 on Apr 18, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
make that 11...
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
11 straight with an error
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by HigherPie on Apr 18, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great.
Now we have to score another run.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ANOTHER one?
Shit.
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 18, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, that would have been damn pretty, Hannahan.
If only.
by danmerqury on Apr 18, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
...he were talented?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was Chavvy?
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
true that.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...he were smart enough not to throw the ball?
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 18, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ohhh...
We can has Alex Gordon?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, we just need to play like this for another 10 years
then we can draft him. That’s how the Royals did it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
double ouch.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Korach said he should have stuck that in his pocket
by Trainman on Apr 18, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now that would just be stupid
Toss it back to the pitcher.
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 18, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that a ball in your pocket or are you happy to see me?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please don't get Nico started...
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How many errors is that for Jack now?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
More than plenty.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In fact I think it rhymes with "plenty"
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 18, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack needs a slumpbuster.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm free on Saturday.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much do you charge on the other six days?
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on Apr 18, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much do you charge on the other six days?
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, that's really really freaky
exact same words even
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by iglew on Apr 18, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome! That means my grammar was correct!
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
She said you'd never amount to anything?
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 18, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much do you charge...
Never mind.
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 18, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was really ridiculous.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So where were YOU?
It could have been a three-way 7:39 post.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slacking, apparently.
My mind-reading skills are a little numbed right now.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That sounds like a cocktail
A no-no for Jack.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Which is more difficult to watch?
The A’s attempt to hit or attempt to field?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 18, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
D. All of the above
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Especially if the game's not televised.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 18, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've got this one televised
But of course it’s the Royals broadcasters.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 18, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
shaddup.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like you need a Maker's Ma...
uh…
Jack
by mikev on Apr 18, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way ahead of you.
3 deep.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs

"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
by 149 on Apr 18, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAY!!!!!!!!
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 18, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back from my workout
No teevee in Comcast land, it’s as messed up as it gets.
by paradox on Apr 18, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby getting back near the Mendoza line where he belongs
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you mean the Cust...er Hannahan...er Buck line?
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 18, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bobby doesnt strike out as much as those guys
I went and looked at strikeouts today and Im sad to say that 4 of the A’s players are in the top 12
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH COME ON!
Yeah, I hope you hurt yourself, Joey.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Geez
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by HigherPie on Apr 18, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh fuck everyone -
We’re killing the ball and can’t buy a rally?
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 18, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sabrmetrics
Brian knows how to pitch to amazing defensive plays.
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by HigherPie on Apr 18, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FUCK YOU ROYALS!!!
RAWR!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They won't keep catching those liners forever.
At least, I hope not.
by danmerqury on Apr 18, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We're sure not going to keep hitting them forever.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because we'll stop hitting them?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Apr 18, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They will if we keep hitting them at them.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AN is scaring me.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me, too, but I can't leave now.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Patience, everyone
It’s KC. It’s all mellowwwwww…
by paradox on Apr 18, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan deserves a gold glove....
but also deserves a better arm:(
by A's10thMan on Apr 18, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack's arm is impressive
he lacks Chavie’s agility… that’s the fielding/transfer problem.
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
by 149 on Apr 18, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
true...
if he could put it all together…. we still couldnt use him in the batting order
by A's10thMan on Apr 18, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
point well made
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
by 149 on Apr 18, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, i was out of the room
with the volume up…could hear us smacking the ball but always with splitty and company exclaiming what a play the royals made.
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 18, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
at least...
chads era went down with that error!
by A's10thMan on Apr 18, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, that was pretty pathetic
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Could you narrow it down?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gathright sort of squared around to bunt (not as bad as Hannahan, but not good)
Gaudin threw a high FB and, even though it was maybe going to be about 6 inches from Gathright’s hands, he tried to bunt it and popped it up.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does Gaudin work ahead ever?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 18, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he thinks working the pitch count means him too
by A's10thMan on Apr 18, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's French
(descent)... And there’s a joke here about French and liking it behind… but I’m not going to type it.
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
by 149 on Apr 18, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Au contraire
C’est la vice anglais.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on Apr 18, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oops, I mean
“le”. Vice is masculine, naturally.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on Apr 18, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jeremy Accardo drops to
0-3 with 2 blown saves. Oops.
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 18, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Errors (1 outfield) 15 infield and pitcher
Game 2: Crosby
Game 3: Barton
Game 8: Hannahan, Gaudin
Game 9: Barton
Game 10: Suzuki
Game 11: Brown
Game 12: Hannahan, Crosby
Game 13: Gaudin
Game 14: Barton
Game 15: Murphy, Crosby
Game 16: Hannahan
Game 17: Ellis
Game 18: Hannahan
by Trainman on Apr 18, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So they should move the outfielders to the infield?
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 18, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, let's see.
4 Hannahan
3 Crosby
3 Barton
2 Gaudin
1 Suzuki
1 Brown
1 Murphy
1 Ellis
by danmerqury on Apr 18, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Dan Haren getting run support.
Imagine that.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm having a hard time imagining any pitcher getting run support.
Except for the Mariners’ pitchers. They seem to get lots.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
4 errors for Jack with that bat he has? Thats bad man
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes it is as the bat he has has
holes in it
by Trainman on Apr 18, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's something Seussian about that sentence.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am confused.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pam you am.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Green eggs and ham.
That’s the right answer, right?
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone else make
a laser sound effect when this ump calls a strike?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No more booze for you.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you offering to take it off her hands?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would...
but she’s kinda far away. I’m not that desperate.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring up that kid from A-ball
the guy that got plunked like 40 times last year, He will get on base alot more then some of these guys. Pruitt I think is his name
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
CRAP!
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh Emil.
That sucked.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah but now we have to score (at least)
2 more runs to win…
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does anyone know...
the record for most games in a row with an error for a team??
by A's10thMan on Apr 18, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE HAPPY!!!
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo sports hasnt updated yet...
what happened
by A's10thMan on Apr 18, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Emil Brown GROSSLY overthrew the cutoff man,"
according to VinCo.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3&2, runners going, lined single to left,
Brown emails the throw home, way too late, Suzuki throws to 2nd to get the hitter going to 2nd.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
quite seriously, I think Emil Brown
misses the cutoff man about 3/4 of the time – that’s totally unacceptable.
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 18, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And gross.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's making Shannon Stewart look adequate.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ouch...
Cant we just cut kotsays arm off since we are still paying for it??
by A's10thMan on Apr 18, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shannon's better-looking.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not Shannon Stewart the Blue Jays' outfielder?
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But just in case...
http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://egold.front.ru/egold/shannon_stewart1.jpg&imgrefurl=http://egold.front.ru/egold/stewart1.html&h=650&w=439&sz=66&hl=en&start=6&tbnid=2nPiNGMEeFUiFM:&tbnh=137&tbnw=93&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dshannon%2Bstewart%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26client%3Dfirefox-a%26rls%3Dorg.mozilla:en-US:official%26sa%3DG
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 18, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
for sure... excellent point. dont know what
ya got til its gone.
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 18, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zuke singled!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i meant to type Suzuki
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry misspelled trying to watch game and an online test for my business principles class
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Goudin is pitching
“sing led” is “french-ish” for singled, isn’t it?
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
by 149 on Apr 18, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zooks
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well.
At least our halves of the innings are quick (but not painless).
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey Ellis
Please hit the ball horizontal and not vertical
by Trainman on Apr 18, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone. What have I missed in the last 10 mins?
by kapers on Apr 18, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A rainbow.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi kapers!
Uh…
Do you have any other questions?
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Some pain.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The cutoff man?
Oh, sorry, I thought you were Emil Brown.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not thanks to Emil...thanks to Jack Hannahan.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was NOT my fault.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, yes, but it was Hannahannana
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday has been crashing Firefox 3 beta for me
anyone else?
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bout to leave work...
Ill be listening on XM on the way home. See ya
by A's10thMan on Apr 18, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jennifer, I'm assuming
you have someone to take care of your Travis Buck Bobblehead needs?
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes...
thank you.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
are they handing out Buck Bobbleheads?
by kapers on Apr 18, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, tomorrow.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So I should see them on ebay by midnight?
by kapers on Apr 18, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if his AVG keeps dropping, yes
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're probably on eBay *now*.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its almost to the point of dont swing the fucking bats
just stand there and hope the guy throws 4 balls because you guys cant fricken hit!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I snapped a little there
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
breathe
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just get pissed because these guys cant hit and they are up there hacking like the know what the hell their doing
if you cant hit, your in a slump or just plain suck, get on base anyway you can, like hit by pitch, walk, shit bunt if you have to
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahahahah
they can’t bunt! seriously, dude… you’re hilarious.
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
by 149 on Apr 18, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's why he said "shit bunt."
Not a regular, useful bunt. It’s a fine distinction.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I cant type
and i really cant type when pissed off.lol
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very understandable
My fuse is shorter than yours
by Trainman on Apr 18, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just go to my computer
but I was watching the game. Gaudin, can you PLEASE stop shaking off Suzuki when he’s asking for something other than your currently very, very hittable fastball?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 18, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The name "Gload" bothers me.
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ross Goat Load
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just want to come up with mean cheers
for all the Royals players…but nothing rhymes with Greinke.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thinky? Zinc-y?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zinc-y...
that’s GOOD.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wonder how good a galvanized Greinke would be.
by danmerqury on Apr 18, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'd probably get rusted and end up all hinky
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because it sounds like something a frog would say?
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 18, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bizarre $25,000 Pyramid categories
Contestant: “Ribbit, croak, gload—”
NIpsy Russel: “Things a frog would say!”
DING!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 18, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else here remember
the original Rainier beer ads?
That actually made sense.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on Apr 18, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the motorcycle ads?
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
by 149 on Apr 18, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those, too, but
I was thinking of the frog ones that Budweiser ripped off.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on Apr 18, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well then, no
I don’t remember frog ads for Rainier…
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
by 149 on Apr 18, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The visual is a pond out in the wilds somewhere
the frogs are all saying “rainier, rainier, rainier.”
The thing is, you can actually say “rainier” and make it sound like a frog. Bud, weis, and er sound nothing like a frog noise, but they ripped off the ad anyway. (And added the animated critters.)
It would be as if Budweiser made a new ad where a motorcycle goes, “Buuuuuuuud – weeeeiiiiiiis – eerrrrrrr”.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on Apr 18, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does any one know the answer to this..
- a. Intermodal
- b. Multilevel
- c. Flexmode
- d. LAST (land-air-sea transport)
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well just based on the words
Inter = internal… so not that.
multilevel, could be but prolly not
Flex… sounds reasonable but prolly not.
LAST… different modes? check. all transportation? check. Single trip? Check.
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
by 149 on Apr 18, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RyRy Sweeney
DISOWNED!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yesssssssss
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeay Crosby
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
That was Emil-like, there Mark.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Biscuit 1-30 at home.
Do not want.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
< cheers >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 18, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Travis Suck.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's not continue this train of thought...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 18, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes positivity! wooo
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually I was just talking about
things that rhyme with Buck, prefaced by “Travis”
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 18, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just know us too well.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or, based on the evolution of this thread, possibly not well enough!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 18, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh sorry, taking test and watching game and posting! Luck? hehe
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just didn't want to see anyone type Travis Duck.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 18, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis! Duck!
"Huston, you're hot!'' said first baseman Dan Johnson, dressed as a bottle of mustard.
by Poppy on Apr 18, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the AN search function worked...
you would actually find a story from…. 2005, I believe, where Buck was actually listed as Duck on a few official game reports.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis Puck
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Spaceballs
Dark Helmet: Before you die there is something you should know about us, Lone Star.
Lone Starr: What?
Dark Helmet: I am your father's brother's nephew's cousin's former roommate.
Lone Starr: What's that make us?
Dark Helmet: Absolutely nothing! Which is what you are about to become.

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