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Open Thread: Game 19 - Royals @ Athletics

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

mikeA

still better than bad? :-/

by mrrickyg on Apr 19, 2008 1:27 PM PDT 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

Barton

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on Apr 19, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up 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

Trueness.

Good catch Donner. Switch those two. Man, i’ve been studying for the GRE all weekend and numbers are getting jarbled in my head. If i can’t recognize that 679 is larger than 676 I might in trouble. Wish me luck!

by Taj Adib on Apr 19, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up 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

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

that's

Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff

by crb29 on Apr 19, 2008 1:45 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

Knope

"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

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?!?

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

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?

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 19, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dream big, paradox...

....let’s get five.

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

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”

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

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!

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

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?

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

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

Thanks Barton

Another mental F UP

by Trainman on Apr 19, 2008 2:15 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

Quiznos

Back in ten.

by paradox on Apr 19, 2008 2:21 PM PDT 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

its gone

go AM

Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.

by 149 on Apr 19, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1550

Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.

by 149 on Apr 19, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i'm back what did I miss?

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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

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

Ok Brown...

help the team out here.

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 19, 2008 2:43 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?

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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

Yeah

ON the board!

by IM4Oakgal on Apr 19, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Emil! alright!

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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

mmmmm

[shakes head]

by paradox on Apr 19, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

cliche slow clap?

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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!

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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

Hannahan struts!

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Zook

Another routine fly out

by Coffee13eans on Apr 19, 2008 2:52 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!

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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.

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i meant suns v spurs

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

gotcha

95 all 4 minutes left in ot

by Keze on Apr 19, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good one.

thanx

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Devine!

how’s the royals bullpen? does any know?

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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!

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Barton

Gets a base hit

by Coffee13eans on Apr 19, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

i wanted a walk!

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yes! thanks for the updates.

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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

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ellis

Infield pop up

by Coffee13eans on Apr 19, 2008 3:03 PM PDT 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

Cust

gets a ground ball single

by Coffee13eans on Apr 19, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what

can brown do for you?

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brown

Infield pop out

by Coffee13eans on Apr 19, 2008 3:09 PM PDT 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

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.

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Travis Buck for perfet push up

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!

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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 19, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

*perfect

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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

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

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

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

That's sad

Much rather Phoenix

by Trainman on Apr 19, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up 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

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

eh

i don’t mind taking that chance sometimes.

by mrrickyg on Apr 19, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up 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