Open Thread: Game 19 - Royals @ Athletics
by Taj Adib on Apr 19, 2008 1:00 PM PDT
571 comments
Kansas City Royals at Oakland Athletics, Apr 19, 2008 1:05 PM PDT
We all know the drill: since the A's exploded for 13 runs last night and used up all their collective moxie for just one day, we can probably expect a moribund offensive output today reminiscent of the waning days of last week's road trip, especially against the resurgent (Donald) Zach Greinke, who has dominated the A's in the last few years. In 23.2 Innings pitched since 2004 when he made his MLB debut as a 20-year old, the phenom has a 2.74 ERA, with a 19-5 K-BB against the Green and Gold.
Greinke's a nice story for the rebuilding Royals, who have had little to cheer about in recent decades. In 2006, Greinke missed nearly the entire season seeking treatment for Social Anxiety Disorder, more commonly known as Social Phobia, which, according to wikipedia, is a psychological affliction that, "typically involves a persistent, intense, and chronic fear of being judged by others and of potentially being embarrassed or humiliated by their own actions." Geinke's chronic inconsistencies on the mound can surely be explained by the nexus of this disorder with his precocious rise up the Royals system . But thankfully for Zack and the Royals, it seems like he's gotten the necessary treatment for the affliction, which is also good for baseball, since Zach's a truly electric talent who could give the Royals a big boost in the coming seasons as they march back to relevancy.
Enough of that. The A's have their work cut out for them today against this guy. Not many of the young A's have any experience against Greinke, and the veterans that probably would have a lot of experience against him don't, since they were Greinke's teammate for the last few years (M Sweeney, E Brown) in KC. So it's any body's guess as to how the bats will react today.
On the the other hand, what's probably not in doubt is how rookie Greg Smith will pitch for the Athletics. Smith has looked wise and crafty beyond his years so far as a fill-in starter, and since he's facing the third weakest offensive team in the AL (.676 OPS) he'll likely have a great chance to keep the game close for the A's. So, if KC is the third weakest offensive team in the AL this season, who is second worst, you may ask? You guessed it, your Oakland Athletics, boasting a meager .679 collective OPS, just edging out Minnesota for worst overall. So look for this game to be a tight pitcher's duel, as flame-throwing 24-year old Greinke battles 24-year old finesse lefty Smith in a throw-back sort of matchup.
***Other News***
- Foulke has been out for 8 days because of some back muscle issue and is listed as day-to-day, meaning that he'll likely be placed on the DL later this afternoon.
- Harden threw from 100 feet yesterday and "felt fine" and if he progresses normally, he might get a rehab start in a couple of weeks.
- The Duke is all set for his rehab start for the Rivercats on Monday against the Las Vegas 51's.
Lineups:
OAK
Suzuki - C
Barton - 1B
Ellis - 2B
Cust - DH
Brown - RF
Sweeney - CF
BoCroz - SS
Denorfia - LF
HanRahan - 3B
KC
DeJesus - CF
Grudzalaieaneaiek - 2B
Teahen - 3B
Butler - 1B
Guillen - RF
Gordon - 3B
Olivo - DH
Buck - C
Pena Jr - SS
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blackout, so no game for me
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
softball on CSN??? Dodgers-Braves on Fox? WTF??????????????
by Swishdball on Apr 19, 2008 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm pretty sure I'd rather watch softball than NL baseball
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MLB should be investigated for their ridiculous blackout rules
There’s nothing even remotely fair about me paying money for a service that they refuse to provide because they want me to watch the game that’s on FOX (which, by the way, I actually have on the TV anyway).
Yay gameday audio.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is a fricking outrage. My day is ruined.
by Swishdball on Apr 19, 2008 1:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When the A's lose, it won't be so bad!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No Trav on BiscuitHead day.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 19, 2008 1:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is "Shin splits" a euphemism for "bad at hitting" now?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a euphemism for:
“Good Lord Travis Buck is a pussy.”
by OldhamA on Apr 19, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Squirrel ass!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 19, 2008 1:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's sad
I hope Buck doesn’t turn into Ben Grieve. Didn’t he go through a sophmore slump as well.
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 19, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.265/.358/.481 in his second full season
I still haven’t figured out why Grieve didn’t get more opportunity (in Oakland or elsewhere). He finished his career with a 113 OPS+
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
I loved Ben Grieve. I thought for sure that he would mash in Tampa or Milwakee. sad. Watching those old A’s video’s that talk about his “perfect swing” makes me cry.
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 19, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not a good Start
Leadoff single for KC
by Coffee13eans on Apr 19, 2008 1:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yay just purchased gameday audio
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
3-0 Royals. See if you can get a refund.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
missed it what happened?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guillen 3 run homer
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn already
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went out in the yard to turn off the sprinkler
and holy crap!
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
by Englishmajor on Apr 19, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That sucks
Greg’s era is going up
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 19, 2008 1:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
that was fast.
maybe were in for a slugfest from the 2nd and 3rd to last offenses?
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 19, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he'll settle down.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
BA
When was the last time we had two regular starters batting over 300?
by berolz on Apr 19, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hope this guy is off like Bannister Yesterday
or they might as well call it the 9th inning early
Offense, Please don’t do what you normally do after scoring a bunch?
Pretend its Barry Zito pitching right handed
by Trainman on Apr 19, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoops?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 19, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi Jennifer, I thought of another rhyme for "Greinke" (at least the way Ken pronounces it)
“Henke”
So now we have to complete the following quip:
“Greinke and Henke and pray for __.”
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...hanky-panky?"
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Apr 19, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was not a good at bat
if you are an A’s fan
by Trainman on Apr 19, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
2 k’s to start the game.
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 19, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DariK!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
does gameday audio have a delay?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yes
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 19, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Usually, yes
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes...it varies.
Sometimes it’s marginal, but sometimes it’s a minute or more. Very frustrating.
by Taj Adib on Apr 19, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
right now it's about
two or three pitches ahead of the audio
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 19, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woohoo I got my Prozy Server working..
F You MLBtv blackout rules.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Apr 19, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Proxxy that is.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Apr 19, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What a shock
we lead the AL with 124 of those
Swing the bat Cust, you don’t drive in runs looking
by Trainman on Apr 19, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack Cust
is pissing me off. get hot already.
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 19, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He should be fined for looking
That would fix that
by Trainman on Apr 19, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be the dumbest thing of all time. Easily.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay, so Greinke has basically become Saberhagen, right?
For his sake, I hope he stays healthier than Saberhagen did.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What a depressing inning.
Better start drinking.
by Taj Adib on Apr 19, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You let me worry about
Luca Brazzi (wry smile)
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 19, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Luca Brazzi sleeps with the fishes
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on Apr 19, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for the jinx on Gerg, Taj
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on Apr 19, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's it. I'm never making a prediction again.
by Taj Adib on Apr 19, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll forgive you, but only because you have the best avatar ever.
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on Apr 19, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If only GOB Bluth could use some of his "tricks" to fix the A's bats!
by Taj Adib on Apr 19, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Illusions, Taj! Illusions!
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on Apr 19, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
another error? by who?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Daric Barton
is haunted by the foul pop up. jerk.
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 19, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
12
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 19, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hr
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow
Daric Barton foul pop-up error. Homerun on the next pitch
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
by BigTuna on Apr 19, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK
now I’m pissed, I was having a good day and the A’s are ruining it. Forget it maybe if I stop listening this will turn.
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 19, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hey, at least you were having a good day BEFORE
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
by Englishmajor on Apr 19, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that is true
thanks : -)
It’s amazing how sports haas that affect on me. (and others)
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 19, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that was a bad moment...
....to turn into the game.
Bet ya Barton feels worse than I do, tho’!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Korach:
“The ball’s carrying really well.”
Thanks ken, the ball tends to do that when you throw a fastball right down the middle to major league hitters.
by Taj Adib on Apr 19, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay, I'm done. When I gave up on yesterday's game, the A's scored 12 unanswered runs.
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on Apr 19, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good call.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taj error...
I am trying to figure how having a higher OPS than the 3rd weakest offense in the AL makes the A’s the second weakest offense? Shouldn’t the A’s be the fourth weakest?
A’s .679 > Royals .676
by Donner on Apr 19, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I have to go run errands
(Looking for a new apartment, actually, if anyone has any leads. I hate househunting. )
Anyway, I hope I don’t run into too much traffic passing the Coliseum—hope people don’t leave early. I imagine the ones who were only in it for the bobblehead are long gone.
Plenty of time to come back in this game, and tomorrow is another day!
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
by Englishmajor on Apr 19, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am an Apartment Manager in Novato, CA
looking in Marin County?
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 19, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leipzig if full of empty apartments...
In fact, it’s the cheapest city to live in in Europe.
But if you work in the Bay Area, the commute would be a bitch!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But you could buy the mlbtv package and actually watch Saturday afternoon games
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't you know it!
And as an American Studies scholar living abroad, I could probably even write it off as a business expense!
(j/k, IRS!)
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Discourses of Uncertainty: The Construction of Reality and Narrative (Il)logic in the Broadcasts of the Hawkeroo"
Publish that, and you’re golden.
P.S. Get Slavoj Zizek to co-author it, and you can probably present it somewhere!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excuse me? Who do I see about
returning a defective 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
by Nico on Apr 19, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anybody but Daric Barton
Who’d likely drop it and break it carrying it back to the clubhouse.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Cust, who would just stare at it.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Apr 19, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
travis buck bobblehead day and no buck?!?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shin splints + suckitude
Mostly the former, though, today.
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 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
suckitude?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Apr 19, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least he's still with the major league team..
could be worse, could’ve been sent down to AAA. That would really be weird.
by asfansince1989 on Apr 19, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
time for
Hannahan to break out
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
by crb29 on Apr 19, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You mean he should start taking steroids?
I agree.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thank you pena!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hitting the ball out of the infield = overrated
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Have all the hits been infield hits?
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Apr 19, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2 of 3, and the third was off the SSs glove
Here’s our chance…Zooks!
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 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty sure
thats a yes.
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
by crb29 on Apr 19, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And the news finally reaches mlb.tv on my mac
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeaY Hannahan!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's still no runs....
Zook flies out to Center
by Coffee13eans on Apr 19, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GameChannel says deep flyout
Was it close to being gone?
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
by brenarlo on Apr 19, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ken said 20 feet from the wall
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing stopping it was that Gerg didn't throw the pitch :-(
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 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Barton wasn't playing center
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL - we were SO close!
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 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All fans who scream madly for routine fly outs
should be banned from attending games. Forever.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we should be there
cheering for the A’s, instead of complaining about the fans that are there, and about the MLB TV blackout.
by asfansince1989 on Apr 19, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Silly Kurt - hitting it to the OF?
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 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Ichiro's made a HOF career out of it!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are IF singles our children?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great minds, Nick...
I was working on a full-out filk of that song, but the lyrics are simply too idiotic.
How the hell was that a hit?!?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, GNGS, YOU'RE the historian specializing in American popular culture. You tell me!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greg Smith should IBB every hitter
and then just pick them off first.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think Tippy Martinez once saved a game with 3 pickoffs.
And one advantage of that approach is that it would cut down on the homers.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, Smith is really good at that
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Since I have no classic video games...
....or ads for the Yankees to waste my time with in between innings on mlb.tv this year, a question four our moderating overlords:
Is there a really useful function for the comment marking and unmarking features of AN 2.0?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dream big, paradox...
....let’s get five.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Boy that's a roundabout way of putting it!
“The A’s don’t really yet have a presence in what is considered the middle of the line up”
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Pre(S)ence, Ab(S)ense and Order: the Demystification of the 'Middle' in the Works of Bob Geren"
You can totally deduct this as an expense.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You have the workings of an organic intellectual!
Give that kid a non-tenure track contract without health benefits!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ken and Vince and Ray are now discussing Ludacris
who evidently took BP after the A’s today.
Maybe they can sign MC Hammer to play OF and hit cleanup.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If you're Ludacris....
....can you just call up a big league club and take BP after the home team?
How far up the entertainment food chain do you have to be to do this?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ludacris hit a few out of the infield?!?
How many options does he have left?
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh boy!
What do I have to look forward to? (I’m on mlb.tv delay)
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He allowed an infield hit
with Ellis right behind him who would have thrown the runner out had Barton left it alone
Mental error according to Cotroneo
by Trainman on Apr 19, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You gotta be quicker on your post-spoiler...
...explanations, Trainman. I’ve long since experienced the play!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He just wants to pile up a lot of OF assists
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm calling it a night...
I have a wicked head chest cold and it’s time to get some rest, lest I need to throw myself on the mercy of the herb-and-leeches loving German pharmacy establishment.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
After I went to sleep last night, the A's scored 12 runs. Hope it runs in the family!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Apparently it does!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 10:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is it just me
or has the KFRC feed gone kaput.
by lerei on Apr 19, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm back what did I miss?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki flied out to left.
Hannahan doubled to center.
Denorfia grounded bunt out to first.
Crosby struck out on foul tip.
by drink409 on Apr 19, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Daric!!
2ble to left-center!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the time is now, Jack
Wait for the fastball.
by paradox on Apr 19, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's getting kinda crowded down there, you know...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ok I just put the radio on...
this doesn’t sound very gooodddddddd
by IM4Oakgal on Apr 19, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust!!!!!!!!!!! Bust!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
runs?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1, now 1st and 3rd one out, A's down 4-1
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeay just down 3 runs!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emil! alright!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes yes yes yes yes!!!
Emil Brown – pickin’ RBI machine!
by Taj Adib on Apr 19, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
cliche slow clap?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey I was good luck today for
a change… i came on and they are now scoring. (pats self on back).
by IM4Oakgal on Apr 19, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AAAHHHHHHH! Crosby i love you!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Greinke is ignoring the runners, this might be a time for a double steal
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
damn it!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan is being patient
3 – 0 count
by Coffee13eans on Apr 19, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I got 1550 am fuzzy with some static but still doable
by Coffee13eans on Apr 19, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
mlb.com gameday is faster than audio.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan struts!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dissapointed
but at least we got 3 runs and there’s still 4 innings to go
by Coffee13eans on Apr 19, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn it!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh well, 3 runs is good this inning
Suns v Spurs game going into overtime
by Keze on Apr 19, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
score please.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i meant suns v spurs
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good one.
thanx
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Devine!
how’s the royals bullpen? does any know?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Devine
works a 1-2-3 inning with the help of a foul ball catch by norf
by Coffee13eans on Apr 19, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
norf!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i wanted a walk!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yes! thanks for the updates.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
duncan hits a 3 with 3 secs to go
tied at 104 in ot, suns ball
by Keze on Apr 19, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 OT
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unless I mis-heard KenKo a few innings ago
the Royals have as many HRs in this game as the A’s do in the last 12 games (both by BoCro).
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The AL single game record for runners left on base is 11
Zook is on 7 with 4 innings to go … could be in with a shout.
by green star oakland on Apr 19, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what
can brown do for you?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi everyone. Now that KC is using the bullpen, isn't it time to get some runs?
by kapers on Apr 19, 2008 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm really hoping to see Nomo again today
And tomorrow.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney
Gets a base hit, tie game 4-4!!!!!
by Coffee13eans on Apr 19, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wooooooooooooooo! Audio is so freaking slow! its fustrating! But Yeay RyRY
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay Bad Sweeney!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gosh Darn it! BoCro.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Travis Buck for perfet push up
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
*perfect
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Chicken Noodle Soup!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 innings left, A's bullpen vs. Royals bullpen
In the normal world, that looks like a good thing.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
does anyone have that silverlight thing?
how is it?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not working today
Blacked out because of the FOX broadcast other than that, not terribly impressive. They need to center the widescreen when put on full screen so I can put i on my TV and use the zoom function to get 50” of A’s baseball in Seattle.
by Donner on Apr 19, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
suns/spurs on abc is pretty good
double overtime 2 minutes to go, spurs ball game tied at 110
by Keze on Apr 19, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep. I'm watching that while listening to the A's.
Shaq had three fouls in about 7 minutes. I have no idea how he’s lasted this long in this game.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
any confrontations in this series yet?
by kapers on Apr 19, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
amare fouled out
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
now i'm watching.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what happened?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Line drive, Ellis caught it and over to first for a DP
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is weird but i've never heard ryan sweeney's voice before.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and random!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(comes off couch to note pleasure with comeback)
(back to couch)
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 19, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
norf!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Springtime is awesome.
Baseball in full-swing and the most competitive Western conference playoffs in history. Things are lookin’ up!
by Taj Adib on Apr 19, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
can't wait for the lakers game tomorrow.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Execute the Bunt this time
Or hit the ball to the right to get the runner over
by Trainman on Apr 19, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Even better: Get on base.
And don’t ask a guy to do something he’s not good at doing.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't we have a picture when Denorfia comes through?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dang it! Jack
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Worthless unclutch at bat
Come on Zook, you are due
by Trainman on Apr 19, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
how?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's automatic
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yayayayayay
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The Hawaiian Punch!
no?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Manu just won it for the Spurs
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
spurs win game 1.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gobble Gobble.
Royals bringing some turkey into the game.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Duncan had a hudge game, 40 pts, 15 rebs and 3 pointer to tie game in overtime
by buckfan6 on Apr 19, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Barton!Barton!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wish i could of seen that! Must of been crisp.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
Gosh Darn it! And Walk it out!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
First hit Gobble has allowed this year
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DB making up for his error.
Always like to see the young guy picking up the pitcher after he makes a mistake.
by Taj Adib on Apr 19, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The dumbest play in baseball is easily the contact play
I don’t think I’ve ever seen it work.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 19, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crap -- 6-2 putout
Maybe Cust can park one and make that play irrelevant.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 19, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Out at home?
What happened?
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
by thingswecarry on Apr 19, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs