Open Game Thread: Game 18 - A's vs. Royals (cont'd.)
by monkeyball on Apr 18, 2008 9:08 PM PDT
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Thanks for opening that up, monkeyball
Much appreciated.
by notsellingjeans on Apr 18, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions
After work I was finally able to turn on the game
at the fifth inning—just in time for the hit parade!!
Buck and Cust
I’m sure it’s been pointed out, but they might try not undercutting their swings so much. They look much more pronounced than they did last season.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
it was getting a little crowded
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions
it was freezing up my MLB audio
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
For once...
my computer was okay. I’m usually feeling it at around 300.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
why must you harass your computer in that way?
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
Wow - Cliff Lee tonight:
8 IP, 2 hits, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K.
Season ERA: 0.40.
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 hate that guy
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
second
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
23.2 IP, 8 hits, 2 BB for the season!
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
< / Stuart Scott >
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
We will kick Yabuta!
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
haha
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
shake yabuta!
had to finish it
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
huh?
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions
i don't get the negative numbers.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
-4
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
-4
Goodnight, a ding ding ding ding ding ding ding
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-5...posted it first
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
it's an imaginary ratings system.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 18, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
explain
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
There used to be a rating system on old, old AN.
It was clunky and no one really used it. We sort of have one now – Click on ACTIONS and you can rec or flag a comment.
Anyway, +1, -whatever doesn’t really mean anything. We just like to use instead of real ratings. It’s fun.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
got it. thanx
i think I have you as a friend on myspace
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
No myspace here.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Game Thread Karaoke!
Ue o mite aruko-o-o-o….
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
by Englishmajor on Apr 18, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn, kapers found us
Start a third thread, monkeyball.
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 wanted to stay over there.
But everyone LEFT! [stamps foot]
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
< stamps right foot >
< realizes it’s just another left foot >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I'm still there.
Cheating on both threads.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
FETCH!
for you girls.
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
woof woof
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions
One more! One more! Do it again!!!
{claps hands and looks like Lew Wolff} Do it again!!!!
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 got a voice like ya-buttah
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I can't believe it's not Buddha
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
Isn't Jack Hannahan the John Daly of hitters?
Or is that of drinkers?
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
Every bat he gets seems to have a hole in one
or maybe just his swing
by theblackpearl on Apr 18, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
So many layers...
You haven’t even begun to appreciate how awesome my joke was. :-)
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one the easy way
nice take Thing 1
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
You have to be kidding me
Tory Hunter robs Sexson of a homerun in the 9th
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions
Wow .... Nomo
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
bases loHOaded
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions
Houston...well Spring, TX
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm from The Woodlands
Do you ever drive to Arlington for a game??
by throttle mathius on Apr 18, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
And what are you wearing?
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
haha wouldn't you like to know?
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
A little.
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
clothes.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn
How ‘bout underneath those?
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 usual
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure it's no big thing
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nope
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
"Chicks dig me...
because I rarely wear underwear, and when I do, it’s usually something exotic.” -Bill Murray, Stripes
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
nice!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
gawd I love that movie
ever had the Aunt Jemima treatment?
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
..."usually something UNUSUAL"...
Sorry, McFood. Wanted to preserve your Stripes quote integrity. :)
"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"
Should be 911
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
ball drops
two runs score!
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
If two balls drop, is that called "puberty"?
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
lmao
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
Crosby just stroked one!
It IS puberty!!!!!!
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
no error on the play.
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
Hello AN'ers. Royals fans just left my house
and all is well again. Wooooohoooo!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions
They count that as a hit,
cause no one touched it. ahahhaha he gets two free RBIs and a couple points on the batting average. I love baseball!!
single R Sweeney
Cust scores
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
Gameday scored that as. . .
Emil Brown doubled(3) on a popup to shortstop. What the hell really happened?
No one called it.
Teahen and the SS both looked at each other like, “Get the ball, douchbag!”
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Whew RyRy...
That looked painful.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Baseball is a funny game. Last night really tried
my patience and now I’m happy again. Cruel stuff.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions
Damn, I'm sorry to not be at this game
I love Nomo, I saw him pitch at Candlestick in his first season. (And I’m sorry to have missed this big blowout too.)
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
Well this is fun
I’m slowing not minding the Royals, but hate losing to them.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Cros HRs!
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
wooooooo
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
A FOUR-BASE HIT THINGY!!!!!!
{dies}
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
What are those?
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by thejd44 on Apr 18, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Icalled it on every batter since Zook :-)
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Does pam5981 love Crosby again?
I’m still not sold but luv’n it right this moment.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
I do.
Really. Not again. For the first time. And boy is it sweet. We’re over in the old game thread celebrating.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
You are so hot and cold :-)
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Where were you HP on calling the Cros HR?
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
scratch that..
I was delayed.
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
Old game thread is where it's at, people.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
i think i'm gonna cry
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
My b-day is Sunday. I want runs and a win!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
How about this?
Crosby has our last 2 home runs in the last 12 games. Did your head just explode?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
THAT just happened! J/K but no one else knows what THAT means.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Shrug - we would have anyway
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
Not a banner inning for the Japanese.
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
Bright side
The Royals are in town for the whole weekend!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 18, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay! This should hold off all the Negative Nancy fAnPoStS for at least a day or two.
H-A-N-A-H-A-N. Hanahan.
If we had Linden it would be 14-2
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. We should EASILY have 16 runs by now.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Nomo
I can’t believe the Royals don’t have 1 pticher in the minors better than him. I can’t believe there’s no journeyman reliever out there without a job who is better.
Why is Hideo Nomo still pitching? He hasn’t been above replacement for FIVE YEARS.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 18, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions
Buck, you struck out against a dude with a 20 era
he just needs a few days off.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 18, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions
Dear new game thread,
Listen, I’m sorry, but it’s just not working out with us. It’s been fun, but…I’ve decided to go back to my original game thread. We’ve had our problems, but we have a history. I hope you understand; I know you’ll do great. I hope I can consider you a friend; you really are a great thread.
Well..take care.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
PS
It’s not you, it’s me.
No wait.
It’s you.
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
Would you consider a threesome?
You, this game thread, and the old game thread? And a goat. OK, a foursome. Oh, and me, obviously. So, the five of 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
will bring cam
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
Which is, sadly, only 11 earned runs per game more
than the last time he pitched in the majors in 2005.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 18, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Pouring it on
is less satisfying when it isn’t an evil team like the Yankees.
Against the Royals it’s like, “Yeah, OK, let’s just call it a win and get ready for tomorrow.”
formerly known as mdl
Happy WIN boys and girls!
"This is a game to be savored, not gulped. There's time to discuss everything between pitches or between innings." ~Bill Veeck
Hi and goooooodbye!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
So I'm just "ANers" to you?
That just ruined the whole win for me.
NOT!
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 a MW thing except for Pam... and except for the majority of AN'ers.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Good night, goat.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
I prefer Billy Goat Gruff. Good night, McFood dude.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I like to win games. I like it a-loh!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions
We've scored 16 runs in our last three games!
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
Go ahead and JUMP!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
goodnight!!!!!!!!!!! guys
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions
wooohooo
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 18, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Effin' A, Cotton. Effin' A!!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Just saw the replay.
That was a monster HR.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
Crosby is trying to make me believe. Peter Gammons is thinking
about nominating him for M.V.P.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Just do it.
Get on board the screaming-fangirl train.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
Hmmm... train & girl in the same sentence :-)
I should apologize for that post.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I finally ...
get to wear my signed Crosby jersey with pride!!!
by El Cerrito Steve on Apr 18, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions
So does Nebraska. Congrats to the folks that kept the faith.
I’m not one of them but I’m starting to peak from behind the couch when he is at the plate. I look forward to the day that I anticipate Crosby AB’s with a smile.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions
i thought you were on the old thread!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
I'm still not buying it
He had an OPS+ of 90 coming into tonight. Even with a monster night, he can’t be even average yet. Have our expectations sunk so low that we now think a healthy, not-completely-useless Crosby is a great thing?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 18, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions
What the hell was that?
A week’s worth of offense in one inning! Royals are the Royals but that was nuts.
I’ll be there tomorrow. Gotta add to the Bobble head collection. This will be Bobble head #33. Yes I do have a problem
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