A's Stomp Royals, 13-2
by notsellingjeans on Apr 18, 2008 10:01 PM PDT
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A relatively tight game suddenly became a blowout as the A's put up 8 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to roll to a 13-2 victory.
Emil Brown, Ryan Sweeney, and Bobby Crosby each recorded three hits to lead a 15-hit A's attack.
Positives abound: Chad Gaudin threw a great game, the A's touched up Bannister for five runs in five innings, and the offense hopefully built some confidence going forward to carry into the rest of the series.
And we did it all while extending our consecutive games with an error streak on defense - eleven and counting! :)
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Errors are an overrated statistic.
Okay that is total BS but it’s funny right at this moment.
Way to go A’s!!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 18, 2008 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So are Wins...
mf’n relief pitcher gives up a 2 run lead to tie the game and then his team wins the game. he gets the win. wins r overrated too!
by drink409 on Apr 19, 2008 1:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Fun stuff!
Fuzzy Bunnies for president!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 18, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
w00t!
that is all.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
by pam5981 on Apr 18, 2008 10:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ohhh man, Send him, just once
Two times tonight He stopped someone he should have clearly sent…
by Yourmyboyblue on Apr 18, 2008 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm claiming credit for the 8th inning
And I’m really glad that the game wasn’t televised for more than 5 people, so that I can merely enjoy Crosby’s performance without complaining about how bad he still looked at the plate.
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 10:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They
managed to not blackout the Royals feed here in Sarasota…
So why is it I feel like the neighborhood bully when we beat KC? I tried to explain it to the girl tonight, “Well, they’re poor like us, but they’ve made REALLY, REALLY poor choices.” That doesn’t quite cover it, though, does it? I clearly remember when this team was not the perennial whipped cur, but it’s becoming hazy…has the lack of a salary cap in baseball just killed baseball in KC?
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 18, 2008 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kansas City Baseball...
(Disclaimer: I’m anything but an authority and we’d be better off hearing from a life long Royals fan. But that won’t stop me from pretending to be authoritative).
...a painfully small market, combined with the tightfistedness of Glass (their owner), and one of the worst GMs in baseball for a while (Allaird Baird, their previous one).
I also think that they kinda missed the wave of new stadiums, or got “caught in the middle” so to speak. Sure, they renovated their stadium, but that puts you in a bit of limbo: It’s hard to justify building a new one when you’ve pumped a lot of money into remodeling the old, and yet, a re-modeled stadium isn’t nearly as sexy as a shiny new one, with different gimmicks, a different name or address.
In short, they’re destined to be low-revenue relative to the baseball powers that be.
I think they’re on the way up though, as evidenced by their young talent and surprising start. They don’t play in the same division as the Yanks and Red Sox, so they got that goin’ for them.
by notsellingjeans on Apr 18, 2008 10:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but
we got kinda caught in the middle too with the stadium run, or at least we’re late to join the party. And as much as there was to respect about Schott and Hoffman (mainly that they kept the A’s in NorCal), they weren’t exactly throwing any extra ducats around, either.
So…I suppose my real question can be reduced to: Is Billy Beane the only reason we’re not the Royals?
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 18, 2008 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Basically
Then again, the GM of the Rays is the only reason why the current Rays aren’t the Rays of 5 years ago… any team’s success is hugely dependent on capable personnel decisions.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Apr 19, 2008 11:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But
they’re still the Rays. I’ve been there. It’s not…pretty.
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 20, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On Extra Innings just now
A caller, “Jake from Benicia”, claimed to have contributed to the moment that Pena let the ball drop by yelling “I GOT IT!” at a crucial juncture. Buan pooh-poohed the notion that any major league player would fall for that one. The next caller up was “Sarah from Fremont” who said she’d been sitting in the same section and said there was no doubt that Pena had been fooled.
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
by Englishmajor on Apr 18, 2008 10:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And...
“Judge Smails from Bushwood” claims it was him yelling, “Miss it!”
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 18, 2008 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That play was just ridiculous
Teahen wasn’t within 30 feet of the ball or Pena when Pena backed off. It certainly looked like he thought he had heard Teahen call him off.
Besides the Crosby funfest, I have to think I got to see Hideo Nomo’s final major league appearance. If you can’t even mop up successfully there’s no place in the game for you. A fun night at the ballyard…a little chilly, but I had about 6 layers on. Many people in the neighborhood appeared to be April night game newbies.
by Soaker on Apr 18, 2008 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be "Sara-No-H From Fremont!" ;)
We want our Swisher Back!!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Apr 18, 2008 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah HA!
I was going to mention that “Sara” was extremely enthusiastic about a certain shortstop….
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
by Englishmajor on Apr 18, 2008 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would you expect anything less?
=D
We want our Swisher Back!!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on Apr 18, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
While Zak without a C tried out some new guitars
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on Apr 19, 2008 9:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby looked AWESOME tonight
Gaudin had an incredible last 4 innings himself.
And Buck…well…
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 18, 2008 10:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
...
...um…...
.................his hair looked good!
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 18, 2008 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Omigod, didn't it???
Yay, Trevor!!!!!!
Cindi
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 19, 2008 8:00 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey...
How do I get a cool avatar? A guy disappears off the face of the earth for six months (coma, spy mission, car crash, old Soviet enemies—pretty boring stuff) and you rearrange the whole living room. Sheesh.
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 19, 2008 10:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, he got the sac fly!
Baby steps, Travis, baby steps.
Had he failed twice in a row with runner on 3rd, less than 2 out I was getting ready to jump on board with the notion of celebrating his Bobblehead Day by demoting him to Sacramento.
by Soaker on Apr 18, 2008 11:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't step
on my Buck.
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 18, 2008 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DARN...
And I OF COURSE I had to miss this game. =[
by surfinsushi on Apr 18, 2008 11:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I feel like I missed it...
...a cold and a long day made me sleep through runs 1, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13….
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 19, 2008 4:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Travis Buck bobblehead tomorrow...
will there be enough fans there to give all 15,000 away?
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Apr 18, 2008 11:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If not, get an extra one for me, I can't go! :( Gotta take my 12 yr. old McNugget to Patterson AND Madera for soccer games.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 18, 2008 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
poor Travis...
Geren moves him down to #8 and he goes 0 for 4 (with a RBI). How bout Croz though? Does he lead the AL in RBI’s yet? I’ll have to look that up. Haters beware… Croz is gonna get that MVP yet!
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Apr 19, 2008 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
there ALWAYS are more than enough
for bobbleheads, blankets, jerseys, etc., giveaways
by OaklandSi on Apr 19, 2008 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was at the game.
It was a blast…in all ways !
by IM4Oakgal on Apr 19, 2008 12:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Dan Johnson curse is over!!!
Yeah right! The A’s are gonna be in big trouble if Crosby is the HR leader for the year…
by Oaktownflav on Apr 19, 2008 1:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or is it the 1B-to-Rays curse?
Dan Johnson: 40 HRs?
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 19, 2008 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emil Brown
went 3-5 with 3 RBI?! He’s hittin’ .291 …. crap, this guy SUCKS!!! Why the hell is he on our team?! For the life of me, I just can’t figure it out … stupid GM.
I’ve finally seen the light guys …... IDIOTS!!!!!!!!
VacaAsFan
by Vacafan on Apr 19, 2008 7:37 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's also hitting around .500 with RISP,
just like all our guys usually do. He could stand to hit the f-ing cutoff man, though.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Apr 19, 2008 8:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes he's definitely clutch
and the .500 BA with RISP is totally sustainable.
/end sarcasm
I’m happy for his successes so far, but a .750 OPS corner OF is pretty close to replacement level.
by MrIncognito on Apr 19, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brown is also considered an outstanding defender in LF by UZR,
and can play CF in a pinch.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone know why Mike Sweeney
wasn’t in the lineup last night? You had to figure he wanted desperately to play against his former team.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 19, 2008 9:18 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, it's tough to put
both Brown and Sweeney in the lineup vs. RHP. You’d have to pull either Cust, Barton or Buck. Pulling Buck might be logical but I think Geren was emphasizing the tinkering with the batting order and wanted to have a look at Buck in the 8 spot.
Barton has played darn near every inning so far. I expect him to get a strategic day off today or tomorrow with Sweeney at 1B.
by Soaker on Apr 19, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess so
But right now, I want Sweeney out there more than Cust.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 19, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lousy choice for Geren, based on small sample
Sweeney vs. RHP (30 PA): .179/.233/.250
Cust vs. RHP (41 PA): .156/.341/.250
Opposing right-handers love seeing the cleanup spot come up in the A’s lineup.
by Soaker on Apr 19, 2008 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, neither are good choices right now
by OaklandSi on Apr 19, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's an easy decision
Peripheral OPS through 4/18:
Cust – .909
MSweeney – .750
The fact that Cust’s balls are finding defenders is no reason to bench him.
by MrIncognito on Apr 19, 2008 10:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was about to add that while Cust
doesn’t appear to have adjusted fully yet to opposing pitchers’ adjustments (and the jury’s still out on whether he will), M Sweeney’s bat speed looked pretty slow at games where I’ve watched him bat.
I’d agree that Cust is a better option than MSweeney; there’s no doubt a better chance that Cust makes the necessary adjustments, than that MSweeney will at age 34 increase his bat speed. Cust may not ever hit much better against lefties, but there are more right-handed pitchers. In his prime MSweeney didn’t have such a big difference facing left vs right handed pitchers…but he’s no longer in his prime.
by OaklandSi on Apr 19, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually ...
... (not having seen last night’s game, but Cust did have another ringing single) Cust has been adjusting really well the last week or so, kind of “resetting” himself and crushing fastballs away to LF/left center. Now, granted, he’s not elevating them and they’re only going for singles, but he’s adjusting to the league’s adjustment to him, and he’s hitting them hard.
Plus, he’s remaining true to his plate discipline.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 19, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure what "Peripheral OPS" is
but based on your additional comment I’m guessing it somehow incorporates BAbip and therefore reduces the importance of strikeouts.
So then I wonder, when you are comparing Sweeney (1 K in 59 PA overall) vs. Cust (19 K in 58 PA overall), two players at extreme ends of the Bell curve, does the comparison become apples and oranges? It seems that any stat that reduces the impact of the batter’s K rate would tend to be favorable to Cust…but maybe one of the stat people can tell me why I’m wrong.
by Soaker on Apr 19, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His balls are finding defenders?
When did Jack Cust become some kind of breeding stud?
The monster at the end of this blog.
by grover on Apr 19, 2008 11:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I, for one, have always defended Jack Cust's balls
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 12:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By "Peripheral OPS" do you mean PrOPS ("Predicted OPS")?
I wasn’t aware that batted ball data had been sufficiently studied for its predictive powers to make any “easy decisions” based on them.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 19, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
day game today, so fox blackout
I wondered what was up with no M. Sweeney too.
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 19, 2008 9:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lousy opposing pitching
is great medicine for anemic hitting.
Good to see Gaudin pitching well. In the postgame show he talked about just starting to feel like he’s getting back to normal physically.
I am still very annoyed by sloppy defensive play.
I’m going to get ready in a little while to go to today’s (Saturday) game. i’m looking forward to watching Greg Smith in person.
by OaklandSi on Apr 19, 2008 9:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't look now...
But Crosby is leading the team in runs, doubles, total bases, SLG, and OPS. Also, he’s tied for the team lead in hits (Suzuki), HR’s (Ellis), and RBI’s (Brown).
by danmerqury on Apr 19, 2008 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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