Open Thread: Game 4 - A's vs. Red Sox (cont)
by baseballgirl on Apr 2, 2008 2:35 PM PDT
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Boston leads 2-0, going to the bottom of the 7th, behind the A's killer Youkilis' double and David Ortiz' first homerun of year.
The A's offense is worse than it was last night, if that's even possible. Two hits, zero runs, and nine outs to work with.
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DiNardo in means A's out
Geren's throwing in the towel. Makes sense, though, he'll want to hold on to some quality arms for the next series.
True
especially when your clean-up hitter is K-ust.
slash
led the team in home runs and rbi-ust.
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
let's go let's go
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
but yeah
admittedly, i enjoy how manny just doesn't care about what people think about him watching the home runs, because his personality is not like the personality of a mister b. lamar (unless we got haren and swisher back and then signed him)
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Strictly bush league, no matter who does it
Not too long ago, you'd get a pitch near your head for that kind of stuff.
I don't think they've hit a ball much over 200 feet today
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
that is possible
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Maybe the Oakland Coliseum needs...
to adopt the LA Coliseum configuration for a short left-field porch.
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
Now we have to hear on Sportcenter how dominate Lester is
Make me want to puke. Note to self, skip Sportscenter tonight.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 2, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions
You don't skip Sportscenter every night?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
zing
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
No K
an improvement
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
i agree
i wish i had that power to the opposite field though
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
because they wouldn't be overmatched?
oh wait
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
tying run coming to the plate!
oh crap...it's crosby...
smoke more
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
that is...
the funniest post i've read so far.
Gammons hasn't given that prediction up yet
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
I should Blez, bunch of man loving homers
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 2, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions
Yes? No? Maybe?
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
Honestly
The only ESPN property I watch anymore is ESPNEWS. Although they're trying their hardest to ruin that as well with the switch to the new HD format. Cooler that they have more box scores and stats now, but lame in that they're making it more like a 24-hour Sportscenter now.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
it's not a snack
it's emil
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
On a positive note
anyone notice Harden's ERA is 0.82? I'd take 32 starts averaging 5.5 innings if he's going to be dealing like his potential says it can!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
What are they doing on the mound?
They're supposed to be stuck on Mr. Potato Head right?
Big Papi Eats Big Boogers
so more of the same
but possibly ruining young hitters' psyche and having to pay them more in arb in 6 years?
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
I have never understood that
I pitcher has retired 10 in a row, then some guy gets a bloop single and you take him out! Why? He only needs one more out to get through the inning. I don't get it.
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
big taboo
about pitch count in the majors. if it does affect possibility of injury (which is not at all proven), no manager wants to be on the hook for that. (except a select few managers in the league)
baker, torre...
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
excellent call
absolutely correct
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Sorry to tell you bro, but the most overmatched hitter in the last 3 games has been Buck
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 2, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions
absolutely
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Ha - Lester driven from the game by the threat of Crosby
by green star oakland on Apr 2, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions
out(s)?
Only the A's could ground into a double play with 2 outs in the inning
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
hahaha
nice one man
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Can you take the time to
make your comments readable? That's why we have the preview button.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions
or
make them make sense
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
welcome to a day game thread, Blez
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 was in it earlier
Just had to eat lunch and I'm back.
Mmmmmmm, Sweet and Spicy Doritos...Stephen Colbert is awesome.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Stephen Colbert brought you Sweet and Spicy Doritos?
I'm so confused.....
There's no crying in baseball!
Stephen Colbert
has been pimping Sweet and Spicy Doritos on The Colbert Report.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, I know ...
The Krazee Kaps nda illtrit bllrgent SHOLUTING NDA STUPH iz endemic to day game threads.
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 was worth the entertainment value
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Apr 2, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate Youkillis and the lame chant that follows him
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
i like youkilis
but i hate the lame chant that happens in our fucking stadium louder than anything the a's do
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
How can you like any Red Sox?
I purposely didnt draft a single one on my fantasy team.
When will then be now? Soon.
a fair question
i don't like varitek though, does that help
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
sox i do like
francona (my dad and uncle played legion ball against him)
ellsbury (watched him at OSU)
manny
youkilis
papelbon
everyone else, who cares, but i hate varitek. he is not that good
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
I have Harden and Lester on my fanstasy team.....
figure out that line. I like Francona and the Red Sox and any fan of theirs before 2004
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
I love when Boston Bandwagon Fans come to Oakland.
Makes me want to take a nap
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
Flip, the A's havent given much to chear about today either
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 2, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions
not at all
but i was there last night, and the youuuuk chant was louder than the cheering for cust's bomb
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Flip, sad thing is, the owners loving having all these bandwagon fans, fills their pockets
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 2, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions
totally
i'm sure lew didn't mind last night that the stadium was 65% sox fans, and 85% sox fans in the first deck
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
We Got A Bunch Of Young Rookies
What Do Expect! They Gotta Mature And Get Good So You Can Trade Tem.
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
My fan hatred, in order of contempt:
1: Red Sox
2: Yankees
3: Cubs
4: Angels
Really, after that, I'm not sure I really hate any other teams' fans. I haven't lived in the Bay Area since I was 5, so I don't hate Giants fans. Mets maybe, Dodgers maybe? I just can't put them on that list.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
mine is
1. yankees
2. angels
3. red sox
4. giants
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
I'm in Cincinnati, and when the Cubs are in town
their fans are everywhere! They travel really well, but there are also all the bandwagon fans. Last year, when the Reds were going nowhere and the Cubs were in the playoff race, I went to a ballgame and it was a Cubs ballgame! Even opening day last year against the Cubs was like an away game.
It's a little like what you're experiencing today at the ballyard with the Sox fans, but Cubs fans are slightly less arrogant. They do take the 'pity us, we're the Cubs' thing a little far, though, for my taste.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Apr 2, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions
there you go
i forgot you were from out there. i was at IU last semester, and the whole school is cubs fans, with a few reds and white sox fans mixed in
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
My sister and Brother in Law are out there
my bro-in-law is in his 2nd year getting an MBA
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Apr 2, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Here comes the blowout, Dinardo throwing up Zito type fastballs up there
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 2, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions
stop it
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
too late
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
or just our bullpen in general
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
You guys remember 2 weeks ago?
When people thought the A's were gonna surprise a bunch of people?
Oh. right.
They are surprising a bunch of people
The one's (like me) who thought they might surprise some folks...
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Loaded, none out, we've been here
I really only hate the Angels, anyone else I can tolerate/watch/draft
i'm fine with drafting anyone
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
if he was the best player
for the spot, then yes. but obviously not in a ten team keeper league like mine
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
nice avatar by the way
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
how did the Red Sox manage
to single to shallow left for four consecutive batters (I really don't know since I'm watching Gameday). Is Cust's range out there a big problem? Or were they all really legit singles?
that is very helpful
On Gamecast (which is what I'm actually watching), everything looks like a bloop fly ball.
I'm still wondering if we're just getting unlucky here? If I'm Lenny DiNardo with two runners on, all I would be trying to do is get a ground ball. So if he got one but it went through, then it's hard to assign much blame.
Angels, Yankees and RedSox
hate all 3 with a passion!!!!!! Almost every team is their AAA team. Anyone guess where Sabathia will end up Texeira?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 2, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions
yes
sabathia: re-sign
teixeira: re-sign
no, really. i'm serious.
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Where Sabathia will end up Texiera ?
Is this more of the man love of which you speak so highly ?
by green star oakland on Apr 2, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
hahahahahahahaha
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
slingblade
whichever team lackey plays on...absolutely hate that guy.
for sure
but i would still take him on ours if the price was right
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Atleast
The A's are getting a handful of games against probably the best team in the AL out of the way.
vr, Xei
there we go
some optimism. i like it
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Lets Go Oakland
hit the nail on the head ... "bunch of lemmings." The Sox happen to be the trendy team to root for now ... I see so many 20 somethins with B caps on. Not one of 'em could tell you who was on the squad before '04.
Red Sox fans are the rudest, vilest, most arrogant bunch known to man. It was a sad, sad day when they broke the curse. Hate everything about 'em.
VacaAsFan
I'll admit it -
My son, six years old, is one of those lemmings. But I can't dissuade him, and I feel I should honor his becoming a baseball fan. Starts T-Ball today, so what can I say.
Its true
My son is just starting to show interest in the game. If he told me today that the Yankees were his favorite team, and that Jeter and Eckstein were his favorite players because they were so gritty and had hustle, I would still be happy.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
good call
it's all true. i hate the fans much, much more than the actual team
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Who cares?
If the 20-something people were all wearing A's hats they couldn't tell you who was on their 1989 team. So what... they're fans. They don't have to know everything about every team. Maybe if more 20-something non-fans as you'd say would show up in oakland the team could spend some more money.
I hate the Red Sox too but you need to think.
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
i just don't like
fans who try to act like they know more than they do. if they say they don't know the 1989 team, no problem.
the general consensus about these 20-something sox fans is that they don't even know the 2003 team, or who the relievers are other than okajima and papelbon.
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Think of what?
You don't have a problem with people who "decide" they're going to be fans of a team only because they won the World Series?! You need to think jerk. Grab a clue.
VacaAsFan
Why people like the team they like doesn't matter...
Take a poll of every fan at the A's game today and I bet less than 5% could tell you the A's 25 man roster.
When the A's win the series are you going to be pissed at all the new A's fans?
"I'm not going to buy my kids an encyclopedia. Let them walk to school like I did." -Yogi Berra
I'm just sayin'
that a "fan" doesn't jump on the wagon when the team wins, then back off again when they don't. A fan pays his dues, through good times and bad. There are a lot of Sox fans who've done this, but many of the ones I described have a devotion that's awful new, how bout that?
VacaAsFan
Vile
I am going to go with Yankee and Phillie fans on this one. Every team has bandwagon fans, that's just inevitable. Yankee and Phillie fans seem to be obnoxious no matter how good or bad the team is. Red Sox fans that I've met seem to have a good sense of humor. Let's not get jealous.
vr, Xei
raked by papi
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
that was a better answer than mine
use that one
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
No
that would require that he mix a couple of walks in there and a long ball. You'd figure after the first two righties get hits to left field, you're going to pitch righties on the outside rather than a place where they can pull it.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on now
That's what my daughter calls me. Easy now.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Does It Really Matter How Many They Score?
Al They Need Is 1 Run To Beat Us!
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
whoa whoa whoa
we aren't the giants here.
it takes two, cust will hit a solo bomb.
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
How come no one ever calls out
Ortiz on Steroids when ever other power hitter does. I mean he went for middle of the road in Minny to Superstar in Boston over night.
When will then be now? Soon.
he was always that big
and he hit 27 his last year there or something IIRC
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
thanks for the clarification
that's a little different
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Does Ortiz wear a hairnet?
He looks like he's a cook at Denny's.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:07 PM PDT reply actions
look good
feel good
play good
...i guess
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
I wonder if he also uses
Aquanet to keep his hair in place?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the Dodgers
But upstairs decks of Dodger games are some of the worst places to watch a game. Constant fights, people throwing stuff off the deck. I dont like those fans at all.
It is funny
I live in LA and through my work I get really good seats to Dodgeer games. I always thought it was a nice place to watch a game. Then one time I came in on the top level, HOLY CRAP!! It is seriously scarey up there. The funny part was when I started heading down to the lower levels, that you could actually tell hat it was getting lessand less scarey as you got to the higher priced tickets.
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
Yeah I like the Dodgers as well as the A's and I'll take A's fans over Dodger fans. It could partially be because I'm here all the time so most of my exposure is to A's fans who know a lot about baseball and are really nice and awesome, but I agree about the craziness of fans at Dodger stadium. It's a little ridiculous sometimes.
Well that could have been a *lot* worse
by green star oakland on Apr 2, 2008 3:07 PM PDT reply actions
jason kendall
being a top performer on espn.com mlb site...
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/scoreboard
A's Payroll: $ 47,967,126 Boston Payroll: $133,440,037
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
I had a question about that Asfan777?
Does that include the 50 million they spent to negotiate with Dicek?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 2, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
s
1. NY Yankees 195,229,045
2. Boston 143,123,714
3. NY Mets 116,115,819
4. Chicago Sox 109,290,167
5. LA Angels 109,251,333
6. LA Dodgers 108,704,524
7. Seattle 106,516,833
8. Chicago Cubs 99,936,999
9. Detroit 95,180,369
10. Baltimore 95,107,808
11. San Francisco 90,469,056
12. St. Louis 90,286,823
13. Atlanta 89,492,685
14. Philadelphia 89,368,213
15. Houston 87,759,500
16. Oakland 79,938,369
17. Toronto 79,925,600
18. Milwaukee 71,986,500
19. Minnesota 71,439,500
20. Cincinnati 69,654,980
21. Texas 68,818,675
22. Kansas City 67,366,500
23. Cleveland 61,289,667
24. San Diego 58,235,567
25. Colorado 54,424,000
26. Arizona 52,067,546
27. Pittsburgh 38,604,500
28. Washington 37,347,500
29. Florida 30,507,000
30. Tampa Bay 24,124,200
Note:Team salaries do not represent full team payroll. Amount listed includes current salary for all players currently on the roster.
where are these numbers from?
I think they're out of date.
1. The A's aren't at 80 million this year (much much lower)
2. I remember reading that the Marlins are down to 21 million.
Try
The USA Today salary calculator. That's usually more accurate.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
My link below is from an April 1st article
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
What is the shelf-life of an A's hitting coach?
2-3 years? Uh-oh...poor guy
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
The Good Old Cust Bomb
Always Folowed By The ALL HE EVER WANTED WAS A CHANCE. From The Announcers.
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
can't deny this
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Anybody notice...
That if you multiply the A's hit total by the Sox' run total you get the Sox' hit total?
I'm studying for a math midterm in case anybody wanted to know.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
At least we took the Spring Training title
When are the A's raising the banner?
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
please
don't swing through another cock-high fastball hannahan
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
FUCK
come on!
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
is anyone else besides me
noticing this?
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
If his, uh, equiptment is at chest level
He's more of a Man than I am, by about 15 inches
/rimshot
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
I Thought The A's Where Up Last Inning. DAMN SOX FANS>
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
they have no idea whats going on they probably thing Cora is Lugo
YOURE LEAVING ME IN THE TRENCHES TAKING GRENADES JOHN!!
you have got to be kidding me
come on jack
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
They cant hit the fastball in the early part of the season
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 2, 2008 3:13 PM PDT reply actions
just buck and hannahan
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Wow
that was an 89 MPH fastball right down the heart of the plate. We can't even hit that.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:13 PM PDT reply actions
GOOD OLD DANNY BOY
WHATEVER YOU DO DONT BLINK!
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
Good thing that the SPF warning was low today
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
SHit He Blinked
Blink After You Hit The Ball Dude
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
strikeout totals
buck 7, cust 6, hannahan 5, barton 4 going into today's game
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
on two
fastballs down the middle
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Sweet
DJ advances the runner.
:(
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
my exact thought
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
So how long does one usually wait...
for timely hitting?
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
Cust only struck out twice today I think, not bad average around 2 a game
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 2, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions
Means that he at least faces 3 pitches every at bat
He wears the pitcher down!
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
Jeez we make Corey look like hes actually good
YOURE LEAVING ME IN THE TRENCHES TAKING GRENADES JOHN!!
ughhhhhhh
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
several sportswriters predict
cust to get strikeout record for a season....i think ryan howard had 199 Ks last year....
he will
but he'll hit 30 homers too
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
yea he did....gonna depend on how many games Cust plays
YOURE LEAVING ME IN THE TRENCHES TAKING GRENADES JOHN!!
DiNardo take note
That's what you do when hitters are teeing off on you inside. You pitch to the outer corner so they can stop looking to pull.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions
crazy talk
make an adjustment?
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
I hope that these guys can at least hit Paul Byrd Friday
he is a slop tosser if I have ever seen one
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 2, 2008 3:20 PM PDT reply actions
yes but he dismantled us last season..... or was that injuries?
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
More National League Baseball
Dan Johnson isn't helping his trade status (giggle) by grounding out as a PH for our 9-hole hitter.
DFA
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
oh boy ryan sweeney just took over in center...now we're cooking
YOURE LEAVING ME IN THE TRENCHES TAKING GRENADES JOHN!!
you just made me laugh out loud
i don't think that's a good thing here
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Signs your team's offense is struggling
We have people craving more Jason Kendall double play ABs.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
ouch
that's making my brain hurt
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Yeah Go A's WOoOOOOO!
This Team Is So Young And Talented. I Cant Wait Till Next Year.
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
they're playing
the world champions
keep this in mind
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
sweeney keeping himself (as well as all of us) entertained out in center
YOURE LEAVING ME IN THE TRENCHES TAKING GRENADES JOHN!!
nice play sweeney
oh wait
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
where have you gone Nicky Swisher a nation turns its bad batters eye to you...
YOURE LEAVING ME IN THE TRENCHES TAKING GRENADES JOHN!!
man
varitek is so good, maybe he should be their captain or something, i mean he OPS'd .725 in '06 and .788 last year, and .417 so far this season, i wish we had him
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
sorry guys
my fault
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Huston Street is coming to your house
to give you a wedgie.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
hopefully
when he sees me wearing his shirt and my autographed 8x10 on my wall, he'll only give me a regular one instead of an atomic wedgie
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Our Pitching Will Win Us 80 Games Alone This Year.
Looking Forward To Eveland
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
i think the saying is
you will win 50 and lose 50, but the other 62 make your season
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Thats not going to help Streets 16.20 ERA
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 2, 2008 3:26 PM PDT reply actions
we make jason varitek look like a good hitter...marinate on that
YOURE LEAVING ME IN THE TRENCHES TAKING GRENADES JOHN!!
He still looks like a douchebag
with a horrid hair cut.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
yes
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Not only that
but he walks (and runs) like he's recently had rectum surgery or something.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
it's okay
he's the captain he can do what he wants
grrrrrr
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Be careful
Don't growl too hard, remember, you've got stitches in your rear end.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh I cant wait for the days when this board is not filled with our dark self depricating humor
YOURE LEAVING ME IN THE TRENCHES TAKING GRENADES JOHN!!
it's kinda fun
but not really
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
I'm actually resigned to them
not really doing much this year, so why not have a little fun with it?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
If only MLB recognized your head as the official standing, I would be a happy man
YOURE LEAVING ME IN THE TRENCHES TAKING GRENADES JOHN!!
comets
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
only cause
i was just listening to lil flip
"me and hump negotiatin' to buy the rockets
we might buy the comets, name it i done it
if you see it and want it, buy it, own it"
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
stat o the day....watching manny pose makes me want to punch babies, but not really
YOURE LEAVING ME IN THE TRENCHES TAKING GRENADES JOHN!!
Makes me want to drink gasoline and pee on a brush fire
Your 2008 East Bay Athletic Rivercats of the greater Fremont Area!
Ah don't worry about it
We've got a young club that will probably get better as the season progresses.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
/realizes we're playing the world champs
we're fine
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
Perfect way to watch this game
I'd also fast forward through the A's ABs. Mostly nothing but ugly.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
i'm feeling
an inconsequential homer
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
HAHAHAAHAHAHA
oh god that was perfect
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
chavy
king of the down 8-0 solo bomb
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
hey there we go
go dubs
buike is the man
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
I wish Sweeney was as good as he is in my video game, we'd be set
YOURE LEAVING ME IN THE TRENCHES TAKING GRENADES JOHN!!
too early
line-up just doesn't have that "uumph" boppers like a healthy chavvy or swisher or frank thomas of '06 could give..not to sold on the denorfia/sweeney platoon...and buck/barton stumbling off the gates....we'll see.
after trading for santana...
do the mets still have some decent prospects?
JJ Putz hurt...
Does Seattle want Street? I hope that we could pick up Willie Bloomquist
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
Please tell me this is a joke
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
have a good one all
i'm out...gotta prep for adult league basketball tonight then the warriors game
school? what's school?
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
If nothing more
at least both Blanton and Harden pitched really well, showcasing themselves for a possible deal to Boston.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 2, 2008 3:39 PM PDT reply actions
You gotta admit though it would be pretty cool if
The A's hit into more double plays than got hits. We could have a big double play counter like the Giants did for Bond's homers.
If we had that last year
it would have looked like a slot machine with the all lemon line.
Green Hulk Fists
STOP SAYING THAT
Holy fucking shit, they're just a baseball team. It's not like they're automatically going to win every fucking game they play because ZOMG THEY'RE THE WOLRD CHAMPS!1one!1!1shiftplusone!1!!!!
Ugh. It's like ESPN.
AN Therapy
I stopped listening and just stayed here - It felt a lot better than all the redsoxfans noise.
Of course, I am at work and it's not too cool to be swearing loudly.
I think I'll take the advice to just watch the game tape of Rich for a while and fastforward through our AB's.
Thanks, AN, for getting me through these last few innings.
Faith and perspective...2008 Oakland A's.
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