Open Thread: Game 3 - A's vs. Red Sox (cont).
by Nico on Apr 1, 2008 8:13 PM PDT
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Print1-0 A's going to the 5th, on the strength of Joe Blanton's excellence and a Custian blast.
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Shite - I was wrong on the Trivia question. Was actually Magadan
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Don't feel too bad. I was wrong too.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Good evening, Dr.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
CSN:
Red Sox Only Sports Channel and Other Sox Things Like Highlights and Frosted Gloves... and Such
I guess acronyms are an acquired taste
Joe has Vagisil in his eye.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions
T-BUCK!!
Sounds like a great catch!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
awful read, awkward catch stumbling back into the wall
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
Huh. Well, Korach made it sound beautiful
but then I guess that's not surprising..
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
TBuck
Makes up for those whiffs
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Is Dibs a flavor? You're killin' me.
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow...nice play by Buck!
"[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 8:18 PM PDT reply actions
Buck just looks bad with everything he does right now
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
Please play a day game
because the Red Sox are duchebags.
"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy
Please make a double post
because AN3.0 hates Jennifer
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Please play a day game
because the Red Sox are duchebags.
"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy
clockwerks!
Why do I have a big empty space between comments when I reply?
"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy
ump got the call right
Zuke missed the swipe tag.
Buck looks like crap.
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
MLB decree
He must be safe
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Single to Buck in RF, Travis gets in a strong, accurate
throw to home. Youkilis heads home from second and slides feet first into the plate. Suzuki tries to block it with his left leg and misses the swipe tag on the lead foot (which would have been out). He gets a solid tag in after Youk is safe.....who then goes back to touch the plate for some reason.
Though you've probably already seen this on the new fangled gameday video links. ;)
He's safe.
Suzuki didn't tag him, and Youkilis did go over the plate after the initial block.
"[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 8:23 PM PDT reply actions
MI's dont touch the bag
on double plays. Plate was blocked, out should have been applied
It looked like Zooks stepped on Youk's...
left hand when he went back to re-tag home plate. He had it wrapped in a towel in the dugout.
Dibs
Come on Joe.
Time for a big popup to Hannahan.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
C;mon, don't let Pedreckstein beat us
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
in this crucial moment with the bases loaded and papi at the plate
the answer to the trivia question!
which team fielded the most rookies in 2007?
new york yankees. didnt see that one coming did you?
whoa... really?
no, didn't see that coming at all...
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 1, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
time for Joe to shut em up!
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 1, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, I'll take this while it lasts
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 1, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Would love to see Ramirez lead off next inning
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
WHEW!!!
Big time, Joe, big time.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Too many Wank Sox fans in this stadium
FTFY
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Papi-gone!
"If he raced his pregnant wife, he'd finish 3rd." -Lasorda on Mike Scioscia
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 1, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions
LET'S GO OAKLAND
"...Butler going back...he can't make the catch! One run scores, Weiss scores, it's a double for Moore!" - Lon Simmons
by Mike Moore Batting Cleanup on Apr 1, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions
I'll take it
It was a good call by the ump and I'm pleasantly surprised it isn't 5-1.
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
Agree
Looks like Suzuki missed the tag
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
at least he hung in there
Ramon would have been 10' up the 1B line on that play.
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
no time for a snack
we need emil!
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 1, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions
... to make contact
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
+1
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 1, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Glen and Ray
Interviewing Dick Williams
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
according to Vince, Sayles sez ...
... Chavvy" still rehabbing, still no "baseball activities," no timetable for him to resume baseball activities.
Vince's inflection made it sound ominous.
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
that's been my working assumption since July of last year
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
Keep in mind that Vince's inflection
on a three hopper to SS makes it sound like a fly ball to right.
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
CSN
just showed the third strike
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Matsusaka is dealing
If we can escape with a win tonight, I'll be ecstatic
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Pretty dang high
I think he's around 80-90
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Manny's starting to zone in on Joe
I don't want Blanton facing the heart of the lineup next time 'round.
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
He won't be there long enough to do that
He's getting high on the pitch count
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
They think all fly balls are home runs.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 1, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
It's an annoying trait.
Speaking of which, wouldn't you be embarrassed to be a Boston fan in California? Talk about glory supporting.
Nice Podsednik play by Brown
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Calling it an HR on the radio
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
That's a homer.
Above the line.
"[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 8:42 PM PDT reply actions
It looks like...
it hit but didn't go over the line, doesn't it????
by throttle mathius on Apr 1, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Nah, it bounced on top of the scoreboard...
...and back into the field, so it should've been called a homer.
But it wasn't, so...yay!
"[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 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
These umpires are less than confidence-inspiring
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
So this makes up for the horrible call at home
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 1, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions
Lucky break.
Come on, let's take advantage and stop the bleeding.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
You missed the part where he was tagged out then
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 1, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Suzuki never touched him
Missed him with the swipe tag.
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
He was tagged, but after his foot had touched
the plate. Suzuki missed the swipe tag on the foot, which would have been out.
Make up call
As far as I'm concerned, Youkilis should've been called out at home earlier. So this is the make up call. Of course, the umps got 'em both wrong. And since Varitek didn't score, the game score is as it should be.
Let's not overlook the horrible 0-2 pitch
from Blanton.
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
Absolutely right...
Funny how a controversial call can cover up the main point: We're going to the bullpen in the 7th.
"[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 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
As long as he stays off the outfield grass...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Her quote:
"I hate Emil Brown. Can we put Cust in LF?"
Then my phone exploded.
"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy
My laptop just exploded. Thanks a lot.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
He's worth at least $100
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
Whose side are you on, anyway??
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
None of the A's hitters
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
We need to get Matsusaka out
He's really pitching well...
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Need to string some singles or walks together
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Wow, they're swinging at everything...
Wasn't that the same pitch Sweeney struck out on before?
Execute the talent?
I don't think the MLBPA will go for that...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
honestly, I think he needs to be dropped to AAA
His timing and body language are off in every single thing he does on the field. There's either something wrong with him physically, or he needs an extended spring training to get his timing down.
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
T. Buck does not look good
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
Buck
Unfortunately, rhymes with suck
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
And yuck
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 1, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
The way he looks, it would probably sound like this:
"Ow, my eye!"
"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy
Buck sure does need to drop down
to 9th and Sweeney needs the bench
I can see the headlines on ESPN.com now:
"Dice-K Fans 14, Cures Cancer"
C'mon, guys, don't let Varitek of all people get the last word.
and saves drowning puppy
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 1, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions
In Tupperware. For later.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I'd rather Denorfia got them with Sweeney in AAA.
Pretty much everyone bar Brown needs constant at bats in the outfield, so it's a tough one.
Everybody is behind on the fastball
Either Matsusaka's getting massive late movement and zip or we just didn't practice hitting since Japan
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
iirc, Dice-K has faced one over minimum so far...
2 hits, 0 BBs... and Suzuki was CS
Casilla in
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
(reckoning reckoning)
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
BBBZZZZT!
Try again. You missed the sequence.
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
E. Brown does not inspire confidence in tracking balls in LF
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
Or running the bases
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Exactly
Ryan Sweeney should be in AAA and Carlos with the big club. They will realize this when he goes 0 for his next 40
Or, as JediLeroy called him
Pedreckstein
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
i agree let's try to not make too many judgments this early. it's going to be an adjustment period
by MaineAthletic on Apr 1, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
time to see if dinner's ready yet
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
still only 135 degrees
15-20 more minutes on the roast.
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
pork tenderloin crusted with fresh garlic and rosemary
Smells goooooooooooood.
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
I dont know about dead last
the A's might have have the least walks or runs. Dont believe me go look at the Giants
IT'S EARLY APRIL!!!
Buck will get a hit, bats will get faster, CarGon will be called up.
Well, not sure about the first one.
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
same, but it's still good to be able to watch the game on NESN as opposed to just listening on MLB.com
by MaineAthletic on Apr 1, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm surprised MLB.tv doesn't have the Boston feed.
It's a nightmare during the season having to sit through announcers who don't have a clue about the A's.
Time for a MA-EL-STROM!!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
What if it turns out
that I just stole it from the Red Hot Chili Peppers?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I wish i could watch. gameday is all i get. i might have to cave and get mlb tv being out of any baseball market all together i'll at least get my monies worth
by TheGreenGoldCrush on Apr 1, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions
mlb.tv
You might want to check around the support forums and make sure all their problems are taken care of being putting down any money. Many people, including myself, have been unable to watch anything so far.
are you using firefox?
I updated to firefox 3 today and can no longer use mlb.tv (used to be able to on firefox), but it's currently working on IE.
Anyone here want to second my nomination
Of this game as the worst game officiated game of the Season. I don't need to see any more games this season to know this
Transplanted Massholes
Lowest form of human life found in the US
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Nope
they have a tube system a la Futurama
I can't wait till he gets a hit this year
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
they're these wonderful people who realise that the bay is a dope place to live. but not quite wonderful enough to realise that the a's are dope as well
On a more serious note
Kids, say no to dope
Good one! Seriously, kids -
Say yes.
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
But only
if it makes you accepted or cool
Barton knocks out Dice-K
with moderately sharp grounder to first!
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
Why, was there one?
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
Come on Jack.
Hit one for Poppy.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
There's a walk
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Vince says:
That free pass was brought to you by (the) Clear!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Jack Cust is a beast
lays off the breaking pitches
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
Ugh
Swing on 2-0 with a pitcher who's having trouble throwing strikes.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Good pitch to hit
Tried to pull even though it was away... he has Dan Johnson disease
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
At least its better than
Bobby Crosbitis
At least its better than
Bobby Crosbitis
Since when has that stopped anybody?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
These ads just make me sad about leaving Oakland
and I'm already sad about being down in this game.
The A's colors are green and gold.
The Romelli Bail Bonds ones?
Formerly known as hward86.
by BWH on Apr 1, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
98 mph??????
Wow, Casilla, calm down, haha
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Barton catches one!
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
Thanks. If they're interested, I guess they'll fly me out there. I'm just testing the waters.
Not sure I want to leave Texas until Jennifer and Ohtobe come down for our Arlington AN Day.
I've been ready to leave since the day I arrived. But I know Jennifer is not going to
come to Florida!
That's right!
(Of course, I'm on vacation this week...)
"[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 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
we've gotta take advantage when they're on tv out here. not too many espn games for this squad
by MaineAthletic on Apr 1, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Two nice inning from
Garcia Casilla
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Casilla looks like he's matured -
Better use of the fastball, more strikes. Last year, he threw a devastating slider out of the zone, but relied on hitters to chase 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
He has the stuff to close
Maybe it would help us get value for Street?
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
for real, none of those fans "made the trek from boston"
by MaineAthletic on Apr 1, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Never thought I'd see it.
A sentence on AN that Hank Steinbrenner would agree with.
"[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 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
"Okajima" = Japanese for "Rincon"
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
bad pitch to swing at ...
... took too big a swing, tried to pull it even though it was away.
Lucky placement.
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
You can do that if you are right-handed
Against lefties, I did it all the time in my playing days
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
exactly
Now he'll feel rewarded for a positive outcome on a poor execution.
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
Hey, we got a hit
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
you mean "the rent sox"
most of the stars proved themselves with other teams (e.g. Manny, Pappy) and $$$ brought them to beantown.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 1, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I also don't like teams that fly on jet planes or use indoor plumbing
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
Bad bunt, worse decision
Bunting in front of your 8-9 hitters with one of your better hitters up? Worst Geren decision of the year to date, IMO.
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
Bunting is fine when the situation makes sense
This was stupid, IMO.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I usually go for bunting
but this made little sense. You have to have a decent hitter following.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 1, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
So are the rest of us
Especially because the bunt was so obviously telegraphed.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
yup, yup, and yup
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
It's a different situation if you are expecting to PH Sweeney though
In fairness, he probably had the thing mapped out before hand.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Yeah
Any other manager would have made the same decision. I don't fault Geren there, bad execution.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Not true that every manager would have
made the same decision. Hannahan, with right side open, is a great hit-and-run option. As a good doubles hitter, perfectly good swingaway option. Bunting was just one of many options I could see a lot of different managers choosing. I would have just let him hit away, figure you had three outs to work with and Hannahan, Suzuki, Mike Sweeney to bat.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I liked the A's that didn't run into outs and didn't sac bunt
infinitely more than these "new" A's.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 1, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
c'mon better sweeney!!
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 1, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
I thought Schilling was the redneck on that team
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Not exactly fireworks
"It's a PIVOTAL series! There's only ONE OcTOber! And there's LOTS of unsold AD TIME that we have to FILL with my inNANE bullSHIT!" -Nick 10/06/07
I just noted your sig.
Then doctork's. Nick was on a roll in October.
"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy
He was smokin'
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
C'mon. None of that.
Top of the order in the 9th.
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
buck is due to do something other than strikeout
by TheGreenGoldCrush on Apr 1, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Cut it out with the Bloody Sux highlights already
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Ugh! WHY are we seeing the Sox win the WS?
I think we're in need of an open letter to CSN.
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
I could even be convinced to close it
in the form of a cloaked dagger.
The A's colors are green and gold.
if jeter doesn't wear a C, nobody should. this isn't hockey people
by MaineAthletic on Apr 1, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
After all these years...
you'd think he would know by now what position he plays.
"I have a strange urge to make copies." JediLeroy
Are the A's in the National League this year?
We pinch hit for the 9-hole hitter every game...sure looks like the NL to me.
No complaints there
That's what you do when you have two DHs and some light-hitting OFs.
The A's colors are green and gold.
no, but that's hilarious!
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 1, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, he gritted his way to an 0-2
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
They were the best 2 at-bats anyone has ever seen
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
nice job by Foulke
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
i call
buck's first hit, followed by ellis walkoff
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 1, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions
WALLY TIME!!!!
Wet's Go Oakwand!!!!!
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
Right now I'd settle for a nice line drive to left-center
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by the way,
foulke looks horrid in his gameday photo. not a creepy horrid, like denorfia's, but hung-over/stoned/ate-a-few-too-many-hamburgers horrid. kind of how i felt the first time i saw a picture of him in an A's uniform again.
Cheering the flyout again. Awesome.
I'm liking Suzuki behind the plate for what its worth, seems to really be improving.
0/4 4 Ks
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
We always called that a silver sombrero
Gold was 5 Ks, though we had a lot of guys who struck out a lot...
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
def the "Golden Sombrero"
I saw Buck smiling a bit after strikeout three, like, "Oh, no, sombrero looming!"
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 1, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions
did Buck do that thing with his front ankle all year last year?
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
He was grabbn' balls
in the replay of bucks homer last year. Look right after he turns to watch it.
"It's a PIVOTAL series! There's only ONE OcTOber! And there's LOTS of unsold AD TIME that we have to FILL with my inNANE bullSHIT!" -Nick 10/06/07
Weak swing on that
TBuck has bad timing right now
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
this is a big sacrifice,
but i'd be willing to let buck cut his hair if it would mean he would not longer strike out 4 times per game. maybe the hair is not the source of strength, but the source of strikeouts...
Buck's Strikeouts
Did he strike out 4 times on 12 pitches tonight? Sure feels like it.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
0-14 with 7 K's to start the season :-(
by green star oakland on Apr 1, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions
Needs to be benched or batting 9th tomorrow
That is pathetic to start the season.
He sure is better than that
We've been behind the fastball all game
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
You hate the Red Sox.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
That was not particularly enjoyable.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
sure seemed like borderline calls went to some team
not call the Athletics.
Just saying.
Well that sucked
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
not the way to end opening night
by the way, does anyone now how those "trumpet puppets" turned out?
"This guy threw at his own son in a father-son game." -Harry Doyle from Major League
by greenandgoldpolarbear on Apr 1, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions
It's going to be a tough season to be an A's starter
Cupcakes deserved better than the L (meaningless as that statistic is).
by green star oakland on Apr 1, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions
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