Open Game Thread: Game 20 - A's vs. Royals (cont.)
by monkeyball on Apr 20, 2008 3:12 PM PDT
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PrintA's go to the 7th leading the Royals 7-1, thanks to one a couple of multiple good rallies, knocking Jeff Weaver Snake Hochevar Canyon out of the game in the 5th. Some outstanding pitching today by Evel Knieveland, but Geren used a relatively quick hook in the 6th when Evel put a couple Royals on.
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I wonder why ^that^ doesn't happen more often on AN 3.0
It almost happens to me all the time.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
strange combination of keystrokes
while trying to get the laptop off my lap…
by SanLeandroA's on Apr 20, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions
AH,
I thought it was because of the keyboard shortcuts.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
Almost booted that one
Streak still in jeopardy
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Lowe walks the first 2 in the bottom of the 9th
Mariners still 4-0.
by green star oakland on Apr 20, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions
Make that 4-2...
....runners on the corners, 2 outs.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
... with Valddy up
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
or Vladdy, whatever
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Understatement of the season
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
And in comes Brandon Morrow
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions
It could be worse...
I’m following this on Gameday.
I could be listening to Hud having multiple Figgie-gasms.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
I can see why he would get caught with weed though. He needs a chill pill if anyone does.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 20, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions
HANRAHAN!!!!
2008 Oakland Athletics...more than meets the eye!
by OptimistPrime on Apr 20, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions
"[Vlad] will not walk"
Guess what? He just did!
Bases loaded, 4-2 M’s, Morrow pitching, Anderson up.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions
Ryan Rowland-Smith.
I’ve never typed that before.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 20, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Yup
I think I’ll play it several more times. I’m ~1750 strength, so it’s free money.
The A's colors are green and gold.
I actually ran into Pruess at the airport
and he told me I could win like $5000 at various tournaments, but I haven’t really looked into it.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Also
I’m sure there are plenty of ringers similar to me in a tournament like that.
The A's colors are green and gold.
500 pts ringers are rare
I talked about it with Pruess—We agree even with ringers you are close to 100% to cash…its just a matter of how you do vs. the other ringers late in the tourney. Most of the time you won’t be facing them.
I choked big time at the end of the TNM
Threw away an easy win in the last game; cost me $80.
The A's colors are green and gold.
I haven't played competitive chess in years
Are they rigging tournaments now ?
by green star oakland on Apr 20, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Back in 77 I was scolded by Nigel Short's mother
who didn’t like the way I was watching him make mincemeat of a friend of mine.
by green star oakland on Apr 20, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope
but Jon Speelman was one of my maths advisors at Cambridge.
by green star oakland on Apr 20, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
GA struck out looking with the bases loaded to end it
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Angels lose!
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Somehow it feels even better...
....knowing that the Halos fans will be experiencing just a bit more pain than if they hadn’t scored in the 9th.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions
Yes, and it's a pretty good one.
Leo Nunez and Andrew Brown are both in the game.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 20, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Weird
A guy who was almost traded for Milton Bradley, and a guy who was traded for Milton Bradley twice.
If Milton sticks around the league long enough, eventually every middle reliever will have been involved in trade discussions about him.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
Way to run out the grinder
I mean, grounder
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
He's a real hero
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I prefer a goat
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
Oooh. 50% of 1st place will (hopefully) be ours soon.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
We still have half an inning of D! Don't lose hope.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
Put Cust at SS!
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
Don't you have to actually touch the ball for an error?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
OK, Billy you need to get this guy Nunez -
He can bring 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
Actually, hang on a sec
Maybe wait until he gets all the wild pitches out of his system.
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
Nice catch by the fan!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Self-preservation is a great motivator
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Royals announcers
breaking down the situation.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
I actually like the Royals announcers.....
all thoses years in the hole has taught them humility and they talk evenly about all teams.
Ya. I'd go to a game with him anytime.
Post-game sex is out of the question of course.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 20, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I get home from work on 4:20 and its a blowout......
Awesome. As i look at the box score, Bo Cro is tearing it up again!!
But it wasn't a dream...
It was a place, and you and you and you… and you were there.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Walk!!
Reporters are actually starting to talk about how Bobby could be turning it around. I wish they wouldn’t as its probably bad luck. Just let him have success in silence and maybe he will stay healthy.
the only reason he's playing well is
so he can get our hopes up before he gets injured again.
Have faith....
after all, next year is his last under contract, so if he has a good year, Billy may trade him.
Juuuust a bit inside
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
.... just a little wild.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
A's win, Halo's lose
Watching Napolean Dynomite dance on tv, Priceless
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 20, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions
Back in 1st place Pismo!!
My question is when will BSPN actually acknowledge that all their predictions about the A’s are going down the tubes the longer they are playing good baseball.
What would be real fun is to be in first place come the All Star break
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 20, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions
From worst to first
everyone said that the A’s were going to be horrible
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 20, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Yea.......
its just like Billy to put a shocker of a team together. There is too much young talent for the team to be terrible this season
2 outs! Our favorite time to hit
today.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
BAD Sweeney!
No soup for you.
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
haha soup nazi
JD: What is it again, its like, you’re out of luck in the soup department?
:: NO SOUP FOR YOU
JD: Rad!
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
That's the
late-innings, blowout-score, I-have-a-flight-to-catch strike zone
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
haha
I hope you bought your team a case of beer for that.
We’re trying to incorporate a pink cowboy hat or a pink cape for those situations
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
really? i'll bring that up in our "team meeting."
editors note: team meeting means lets go to the bar and get drunk after the game.
Come on Jack.
You couldn’t have made an errant throw there?
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
He is NOT a team player.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
He was trying to but it went to the 1B instead.
Does that count?
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 20, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Don't Jinx the Streak, People!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2008 3:55 PM PDT reply actions
Wow I thought we delt Kendall.....
Bowen has only got 2 starts this season? Looks like good controll of the staff is not the only thing Zukes took from Kendall. He also want to play every day. Bowen is a good team player, but so was Melhuse, and he eventually tired of the sparse playing time.
I've a feeling Bowen will play more when there are fewer off days.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 20, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Haven’t they played 13 straight days?
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Yes, that's why he's in the game today.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 20, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions
DAMNIT don't you strike him out Santiago!
I want an error!
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
Santiago the next A’s closer? If Street is dealt doesn’t Santiago seem perfect for the closer role?
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
The upcomming trip to Seattle and Anaheim
will be the true test of whether the A’s are going to compete this year. I really want to get Payback in Seattle. They owned us last year, and the firs two game set this year.
And that's the ol' ballgame
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
hahaha thanks you Santi
I needed 1 more inning to complete my fantasy baseball innings pitched requirement for the week, and you gave me some K’s. rad!
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
Ya-hoo... it's a Cel-e-bra-tion.
Too tired to post today but wanted to give props to the team. TWO sweeps now!!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 20, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions
And swept once if you count all the Boston games as one series.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 20, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions
We won the second game in Japan, no?
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course....
....I was misunderstanding your comment and forgetting the M’s series.
My error.
(Does that extend the streak?)
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
He's obviously not a gamer
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
He'll never be a True Yankee®!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Apr 20, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank GOD!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 20, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm way too white.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 20, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Listen up, pal... I've been very busy.
Oops. You are right. I’m a slacker! Talk to ya tomorrow?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 20, 2008 4:02 PM PDT up reply actions
None of these people can interview anyone properly.
I appreciate that they like/support/whatever the team…but don’t ask them a leading question to the point to where there’s only ONE answer.
Can we keep small-sample-size Bobby Crosby? Please? -Joey C.
Horror of horrors
There’s something called the ‘Tim McCarver Show’ on KRON right now.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
He's got his own show now?!
He’s…learning…maybe he can….learn…to love….
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 20, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
At least we did not have to suffer Street today.....
See you all on Tuesday when the A’s welcome the Twins to town.
Hate to say anything bad about him but glad there were was no drama.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 20, 2008 4:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Gotta
love the sliding on a walk, now. C’mon.
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 20, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions
The kids are running the bases. Lucky tikes.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 20, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions
I guess I won't be talking to you tom cuz we don't play.
That is unless I just “mistakenly” email you and tell you about my personal business :-)
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 20, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
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