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Open Thread: Game 3 - A's vs. Red Sox

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Boston @ Oakland


It's Opening Day!!! Again!!! What's different this time? For one thing, the game is at 7:00pm PDT instead of the more traditional 3:00am PDT. For another, the rosters are at 25 players instead of the customary 28. And in a genuine coup, the A's have managed to score a clubhouse with over 27 square feet of floor space.

The rest is just "same old same old," with the A's playing the Red Sox, Joe Blanton facing Dice-K, and "Denorfia being Denorfia" - honestly, if he didn't OPS .600 would his teammates even put up with him?

Enjoy this game, because if you work days and sleep nights tonight's is the only one of the first four regular season games that is actually available in a fan-friendly format.

Tonight's "fun fact": The A's  #1-#2 starters (Blanton, Harden) will start 6 of the team's first 9 games, while the Angels' #1-#2 starters (Lackey, Escobar) will start 0 of the team's first 9 games.

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makes me sad

to watch Eck do pregame for the Sox... especially when it's vs the A's

by oakinboston on Apr 1, 2008 7:01 PM PDT   0 recs

Well it's about time

Lineups:

Them:

Ellsbury, RF
Pedroia, 2B
Ortiz, DH
Ramirez, LF
Lowell, 3B
Youkilis, 1B
Varitek, C
Crisp, CF
Lugo, SS

Us:

Travis Bark (at least as he's know at Fark), RF
Unicorn power, 2B
Dale Barton, 1B
SpartaCust, DH
E-mail Brown, LF
BoCro low and away, SS
Jack Hanrahan, 3B
Kurt Suzuki, C, fresh from his home in Japan
R (not M) Sweeney, CF

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Apr 1, 2008 7:01 PM PDT   0 recs

Must be tough

Being alone amongst the Heathen

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Apr 1, 2008 7:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

dunno whats worse

before the Sox broke the 'curse' and whined about how tough it was to be a Sox fan,
or after winning a WS and acting like they are god's greatest gift to the world.

and, yes, there have been some tough playoffs for me to endure out here.

by oakinboston on Apr 1, 2008 7:06 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The latter...

DEFINITELY the latter!

"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

kapers!

AH!! Did you see my note about Texas?

"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy

by Jennifer on Apr 1, 2008 7:03 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I was looking for a cheap/decent/close place

to stay near the ballpark in Arlington. Any suggestions?

"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy

by Jennifer on Apr 1, 2008 7:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh... I don't know.

I was thinking about the end of May.

"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy

by Jennifer on Apr 1, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Okay, something close?

The plane ticket is CHEAP, so I don't mind staying somewhere a little more expensive.

"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy

by Jennifer on Apr 1, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Arlington

There is a hotel directly near the ballpark where the visiting team stays I think, it used to be a wyndham, not sure now though, there are many hotels that are solid in Arlington, however, do NOT stay anywhere near division street in arlington and try not to stay anywhere in east arlington

south arlington and some parts of north arlington are good, but they arent too close to the ballpark

by ArlingtonA's on Apr 1, 2008 7:37 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

thanks!

"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy

by Jennifer on Apr 1, 2008 7:47 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

oh and

prepare to see at most a dozen A's fans there, I have been going to games for over a decade and the most I have counted wearing A's gear is about 10, when the A's do something good you can hear a pin drop

by ArlingtonA's on Apr 1, 2008 7:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Good to see all you NRAFs again

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Apr 1, 2008 7:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

MLB.tv

Is anyone watching on MLB.tv successfully? Not working for me at all -- getting the dreaded "multiple logins" error message.

by rageon on Apr 1, 2008 7:03 PM PDT   0 recs

Thankfully I have it on CSN

Comcast - It's Comcraptastic!

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Apr 1, 2008 7:04 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I had that problem when I tried to use the mosaic thing, but using the regular mlb.tv links on the schedule thing on the side of the mlb.com home page works fine for me.

by drmmerchk on Apr 1, 2008 7:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm bummed if R. Sweeney gets 3/4 of the

starts over Denorfia - I think Denorfia should be close to everyday starter in CF.

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 1, 2008 7:04 PM PDT   0 recs

what? no Rally Pimpernel?

As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 1, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy

by Jennifer on Apr 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I think I agree, but

I'm also feeling a reverse jinx on that.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 1, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hi fellow AN'ers.

I'm ready to defend our 1989 World Series. Let's get it done with these rooks!!

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 7:07 PM PDT   0 recs

Lets get this started!

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 1, 2008 7:07 PM PDT   0 recs

AHHHHHHHHHHHH

Go A's!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 1, 2008 7:07 PM PDT   0 recs

THEY ARE ON THE FIELD!!!

"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy

by Jennifer on Apr 1, 2008 7:08 PM PDT   0 recs

YOU KNOW WHERE THE A'S ARE?

As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@

by monkeyball on Apr 1, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

My biggest fear

He'd be replaced with someone with a voice like Renel

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Apr 1, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Baseball = Life

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Apr 1, 2008 7:08 PM PDT   0 recs

Hello everyone...

CSN now, huh? But I'll miss the sound effect when the upper scoreboard materializes... (not that I couldn't get that on the 10 other versions of FSN on Extra Innings...)

Let's Go Oakland!

"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT   0 recs

Is my heart always going to skip a beat

when I see that "Sweeney" is playing CF. I always go back to the Jeremy Giambi days and wonder if MIKE is playing out of position.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT   0 recs

I'm TRYING.

No guarantees.

"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy

by Jennifer on Apr 1, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm gonna try but my schedule is hectic.

Going to the Final Four on Friday in San Antonio and then Radiohead in Dallas on May 18th. Sprtsnwyn has mentioned the trip to me so hopefully we will finally meet you in person!

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Tough ticket except for Stubhub and Ebay. Pretty reasonable

prices from what I've seen.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Is Joe throwing that change more so far this year?

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 1, 2008 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

changeup

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 1, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

good

cutting action away. cupcake is the man.

by speedchaser9 on Apr 1, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Take off, Boston

Big Crapi, eh?

by paradox on Apr 1, 2008 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Maybe he was that dopey delivery guy at Tokyo airport...

"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 1, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Let's go Oakland!

by drmmerchk on Apr 1, 2008 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

1-2-3 for Cupcakes

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Apr 1, 2008 7:13 PM PDT   0 recs

Kill!!!!!!!!!!1

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 1, 2008 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

Hopefully

Dice-K wont have control of his breaking stuff again

by speedchaser9 on Apr 1, 2008 7:15 PM PDT   0 recs

whatever happended to that gyroball, anyway

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Apr 1, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I ate it.

"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy

by Jennifer on Apr 1, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dice-K left it in Japan

along with his sense of having good hair

by speedchaser9 on Apr 1, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I have to fold laundry

Back in a while, rip this butterball!

by paradox on Apr 1, 2008 7:16 PM PDT   0 recs

It wouldn't be right if Alaska didn't tell us the menu

and weather conditions pretty soon...

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 7:16 PM PDT   0 recs

He's in DC

probably lobbying to even out the male/female ratio there.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 1, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Nice. How is mikeA doing?

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Pretty good

Welcome back!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Apr 1, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dude...

let me know if you want any of the giveaways from the K.

"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy

by Jennifer on Apr 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hi Jennifer!

What are they giving away this year besides "wins"?

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Just give me plenty of notice.

http://kansascity.royals.mlb.com/schedule/promotions.jsp?c_id=kc&y=2008

Alex. Gordon. Bobblehead.

"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy

by Jennifer on Apr 1, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sweet. I was a fan of Gordon when he played for our "dead"

AA team. They have literally gone the way of Walmart.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Jeremy Affeldt T-Shirt

Oh wait, that was a couple of years ago. They probably still have them though.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 1, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dude... don't be an ass.

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He's my favorite former Royal

Not like they are going to have anything Berroa related or anything.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 1, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Now THAT guy will be a STAR someday.

Just ask good ol' ICT...

"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia

by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You say that

like he isn't already a star.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on Apr 1, 2008 7:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Apparently the day does not want me to watch baseball since my mlb.tv feed keeps cutting out and my fsn prime channel completely disappeared from my program guide on my tv. ARGHHH

by drmmerchk on Apr 1, 2008 7:17 PM PDT   0 recs

mlb.tv is cutting out too

but they're just using some satellite feed.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Apr 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs