Open Thread: Game 21 - A's vs. Twins
by Nico on Apr 22, 2008 6:48 PM PDT
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PrintIn a matchup of two pitchers who always come up big, Joe Blanton matches up against Livan Hernandez tonight. This Tuesday night game against the Twins, in which the forecast calls for cold weather with a chance of showers, is expected to draw one fan. Oh, you're not going? Never mind. :-(
A's-Twins games are known for being low-scoring and close (come to think of it, one may have to do with the other), so you could see the managers playing for one run more, or earlier, than usual - especially considering that the Twins are without Michael Cuddyer and the A's are without Frank Thomas anyone like Mauer or Morneau.
One other roster note: With Keith Foulke going on the DL, the A's have called up lefty Dallas Braden to help bolster the bullpen. It would be interesting to see Braden tried more as a LOOGY, as in his stint in the big leagues last year, Braden had success against left-handed hitters (.214 BAA, 1.02 WHIP) but was eaten alive by right-handed hitters (.324 BAA, 1.78 WHIP). However, with DiNardo having been pressed into starting duty over the last 10 days, Braden wiill likely be saved as a long-reliever, at least for the time being.
Minnesota's lineup:
Gomez - CF
Harris - 2B
Mauer - C
Morneau - 1B
Young - LF
Kubel - RF
Monroe - DH
Lamb - 3B
Punto - SS
Oakland's lineup:
Suzuki - C (We totally have the division's second-best leadoff hitter named Suzuki)
D. Barton - 1B (I put the "D" so that you'd know it's Dale)
Ellis - 2B
Cust - DH
E. Brown - RF (I put the "E" so that you'd know it's not Andrew in RF)
R. Sweeney - CF (I put the "R" so that you'd know it's not Mike in CF)
Crosby - SS
Buck - RF (late scratch, shin splints) Denorfia - LF
Hannahan - 3B
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Picked this up at 7-Eleven
The A’s on the radio and a tasty frosty beverage. Life is good.
This thing rocks, man, it works, put in ice and plain water and in five minutes if will freeze to slush. I’m on Gatorade’n all, but life is still very good.
Go radio!
Woohoo! Go radio, you can do it!
I hate CSN.
Their chess-playing has attracted so much notice that one teammate -- they're not sure who, but they have a guess -- has begun hiding pieces, which are then discovered in odd places. The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
Frickin' TV.
CSN=Sharks
CSN+=Zito and the Gnats
CSN+= Oh crap. No CSN+
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
Hey Nico
I think that they will use Braden as a LOOGY since they already called up Los Kirk to be the long reliever.
Ooh - good point.
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'm watching
MLB.tv, of course. But I’ve got the Twins guys. Lame. And does anyone else think that Gardenhire looks like Santa.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Gardenhire=Travelocity Elf
wrong hat!
Joe Blanton’s perfect game intact! 1-2-3 first!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 22, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't it a gnome?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
true
The Garden Gnome, turned into a Travelocity Gnome.
“Elf” ....whatthehellwuzithinkin’????!!!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 22, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Good Half-Inning There
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
So.
How was whatever went down this afternoon?
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
We had a total site crash at my job
Some new embed came online, and thousands of teenage girls overloaded the servers. Boom.
Man, I'm always trying to get teenage girls in embed
but so far no luck. :-(
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
Sure, ok.
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
Partially good, partially rained out
It was a flight exam with the FAA—there was an oral exam and a practical flight test (also a written, but passed that a while ago). I got through the oral, but by then the weather had deteriorated so the flight test is postponed.
Thanks for asking!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
You're welcome.
And mainly, I was just being nosy because I felt left out ;)
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
< ego slightly deflates >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Haha.
Sorry! You guys were being so cryptic!
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
Should've made up a better story.
Alright—I’m a budding sand castle artist. My big exhibition was supposed to be this evening.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I feel left out because I have no idea what you guys are talking about.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
I feel left out because no one made any "oral" jokes.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Too easy.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Denorfia in for Buck
Shin splints?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yuppers
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
Personally, I blame Neil Young
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
but...
complaining about things over and over again until we just can’t stand ourselves is what we do best!
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
And why he's not Jack Cust
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Because CSN is the bowel movement of Satan?
I don’t really follow the logic, but I’ll take 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
I actually like the bunt there
assuming that Ellis saw the 3rd baseman playing back and was bunting for a base hit. Puts 2 on with only 1 out and Cust coming up with a chance at a 3 run shot. If he gets out, we get our contact singles hitter in Brown coming up with a chance to drive in a run with a base hit. Puts both those guys in good situations.
It's pretty sad, though, that our #3 hitter is thinking along those lines.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
The sad part is only that he's our #3 hitter
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
And that, given the options, he's not a bad choice
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I know I am
Hic.
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
"Is he pitching around Cust?"
Hah. Why bother?
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
is the game on DirecTV?
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Apr 22, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions
Not on DirecTV
nowhere.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 22, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Shields giving it up -
7-6 Red Sox over LAA in the bottom of the 8th.
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
Man, throw Custy a fastball
It’s not FAIR.
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
is it ok to say Cust is a bum?
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Apr 22, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions
Striking out against a non strikeout pitcher
says it all
Pathetic
Whats happening all?
Just got back from the gym, I look like Arnold now. I just dont have the build, accent or money.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 22, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
2 400 drives is getting lit up
Like Trainman says, we easily could be at 2-0 with a runner on first.
Joe is not looking so good...
more of that half-assed shortarm release.
The A's colors are green and gold.
is he cutting his stride short, too?
That seemed to be the root cause of his short-arming last Wednesday.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
I'm loving Sweeney and Denorfia in the outfield.
Much more relaxing than watching Cust and Swisher try to man LF and CF respectively.
Link
http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20080422&;content_id=2570349&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Apr 22, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
1 more time
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Apr 22, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
The Davis Monument.
Good name from the twins announcers.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
Does Denorfia have a nickname yet?
If not, I’d like to offer one up. For all you Law & Order: CI fans out there -
Vincent D’norfia :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Did the Sharks score?!?
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Yeah! On a powerplay!
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
by thingswecarry on Apr 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Just saw the box on Yahoo refresh
Thornton PP goal! :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Blanton ate too many cheeseburgers before the game
That was not good.
Fortunate to be only a run
Why isn't this on EI?!?!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
DirecTV?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Does anyone else
not like blanton?
Go A's!!!
He's better in the second half of the season
Does give up too many hits per innings pitched but he eats them up so he’s OK
Sorry for perpetuating the hockey
My co-workers talked me into a hockey playoff draft… :(
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
**chuckles**
Oh I don’t care, not in the least. The sumbitches did knock us off TV tonight, but I’m mellow on it. Today.
Could be worse...
You could be like me: Grew up in Sac as an A’s fan and have relocated to Canada – and the only time I get to see the A’s on TV is when they play the Blue Jays. :(
BUT – that was one awesome sweep. The enmergence of Buck the Doubles Machine… :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Or "emergence" even... :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Long story why I don't have an mlb.com subscription...
But it’s still fun in here and watching on Yahoo box score.
bawls hysterically :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
RSweeney = Brett Butler without the walks, bunts, or steals
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Did anyone else feel like the comments about Frank Thomas or lack of comments by Geren and the A’s brass might mean they are going to sign him?
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
I dont think so
He’s playing KC. Either way, shoulda played him today for the fantasy team
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
by thingswecarry on Apr 22, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
interesting gameday info
an 84 mile fastball followed by an 82 changeup…
Thomas article
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Apr 22, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions
Man
That column told us absolutely nothing. UGH.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 22, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
They need to let him know in 08
I had quite an argument with a former ANer about who was better, Blanton or Hernandez.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 22, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Ryan Sweeney
Is turning into one of my favorite players on this team
Go A's!!!
He's turning into Mark Ellis?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I like watching Barry Zito/Giants
suck ass.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
But how do you REALLY feel? :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Okay, just Barry Zito.
But the Giants are winning right now.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
I've always been the other way
Liked Zito, not so much Los Gigantes.
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Isn't Haren pitching for AZ?
That should be a good game
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
by thingswecarry on Apr 22, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know.
I just tuned in.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Oh well
Either way, the Giants are still going to suck no matter whos pitching
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
by thingswecarry on Apr 22, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
True
Are they still calling him “Babe” Bowker? Reminds me of someone else last year… who was that again….
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
by thingswecarry on Apr 22, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Brandon Webb.
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
My favorite comedians:
1. Steve Martin
2. Barry Zito
3. Eddie Murphy
The A's colors are green and gold.
Cy Young and Cy Yuck
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
DirecTV people!
Game is on now!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Thanks! That doesn't help me at all!
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
not in Oakland area
Sharks=654, Giants=655
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 22, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Good strategy for Kendall, since he had no chance if he swung....
The A's colors are green and gold.
He swings at first pitch
about every 12th AB.
Anecdotally retrieving from memory….
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 22, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
But how did it _feel_?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Soon, the A's bats will awaken
and that gem will deteriorate into a cubic zirconia. :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Statistically, yes
but it will look indistinguishable from a real gem
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 22, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice... :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
I'm an incurable optimist.
Mostly because I’m not a Cubs fan. :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Well I wouldn't call it a gem, He is throwing a 1 hitter so far
when you count Cust, Hannahan striking out on BP
Go A’s
at this rate the game will be over in 1/2 hour
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on Apr 22, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions
Regardless of how good a pitcher he is
I love how Joe is both quick to the plate and doesn’t throw many pitches per inning. I’m much happier when the A’s are up than the opposition.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Blanton has always been at his best
when pitching rapidly
Cust, please crush something.
For me.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
The spread?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Sorry...
I’m hungry.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Me too.
I don’t have any food.
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
I'm sick of food that comes in bar form.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I'm just lazy.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
I got three of those
99 cent doublecheeserburgers from McDonalds. Not bad! Happy because (1) I only buy them every 5-6 months (2) McD makes next-to-nothing on them.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 22, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
cust
perhaps bats afraid, maybe he should offer Jobu a cigar and some rum..
by long lost bash brother on Apr 22, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions
I don't even remember when we checked him out
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That was a web cubic zirconia
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
QOTM
and i’m emailing it this time.
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
You're rolling it to SS for a double-play?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It has been noted.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Thanks, Nick. :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Justin was too Canadian for the foul ball.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Great, Email - NOW you regress to the mean
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 really do not enjoy watching Emil Brown.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 22, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
BP fastballs are like offspeed stuff, Cust doesnt make aot of contact but when he does it goes a long wayyy!!!!
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 22, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Barry Zito gives AZ the lead
That is shocking.
Shocking that his team had a lead for so long
Also shocking:
- Barry gave up the lead on a 2 run double to Brandon Webb
- The Giants have 8 hits and 3 runs through 4 innings off Webb.
- Barry: 76 pitches, 36 balls through 3.2 (okay, that’s not at all shocking)
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Hopefully the pattern I have
will continue…I come in late, things not great, I get cynical, don’t pay attention, and then we string some singles together and all is well.
alaska A
E5!
A new streak has begun!
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
At least Joel Youngblood could hit
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Never thought I would say it but please come back
Chavy
This guy is terrible
New streak!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
New E streak!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Definitely out.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Bad angle -- from 1B side
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Emil is bad at offense and defense. I wish he'd go away.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 22, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
That being said Hannahan
Is the reason for it anyway
Well, I'm on record with my thoughts on him
I think Donnie Murphy should be playing there 5-6 days a week until Chavez is healthy.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 22, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
EFF.
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
That is effing redonkulious.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Kubel crashed into Suzuki, who had the ball
but he didn’t technically tag him.
I’ve never actually seen somebody called safe on that. Usually making contact with the catcher in that fashion is going to get you called out if he maintains control of the ball.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 22, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
I thought his name was KOOGLE like the old peanut butter
mixed with chocolate.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
My stomach churns with
any A’s versus home plate play…offense or defense…ever since you know what.
alaska A
Looking like a bunch of goddamn clowns out there
Small sample size… small sample size… small sample size… small sample size…
Nope, still pissed.
There's definately no punch in the lineup and it shows against
a guy like Hernandez who’s willing to be in or around the plate and let his D make plays.
Feel better AN
Zito pulled after 3.2 innings and replaced by Yabu.
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Hi boys and girls. I hate playing the
FUCKING Twins.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions
Potty mouth.
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
I'm drunk on wine and now you know the "real" me.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
This conjured an interesting image in my mind.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 22, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
**WARNING**
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to scream bad words right now.
I want a stiff drink, some pizza, a sleeping pill, and for some mother effer to score for the A’s. And i want AN to speed up and my fucking phone’s space button to work.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Hi Jennifer. I like your style. We SCORED.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
In case I have not mentioned it
I think Hannahan is worthless.
I will not say it again tonight but I had to because I want to reach thru the TV and strangle the worthless bastard
Do you mean Hanrahan? I've never heard of Hannahan.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
It's HANAHAN.
H-A-N-A-H-A-N.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
LOL
That stiff that plays 3rd and cannot hit his way out of a paper bag for the most part.
He resembles a player named Kevin Leiker back on my high school team.
Of course that guy was me and he SUCKED.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Leiker? Or "Like-Leiker"?
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
People used to call me Leiker HER. Original.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
or Leik HER.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
It's kinda hard to imagine Murphy being worse.
I know, famous last words…But it’s not like Geren is using Murphy as his super-sub, anyway.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think Murphy is significantly better
at pretty much everything, except maybe drawing walks.
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by thejd44 on Apr 22, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Drinking?
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
You buyin'?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I was referring to baseball-related activities.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 22, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
zomg we got another one!
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
We shall beat LI-VAN!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions
salb918 is pissed
Stop bunting!
Do start HRing, though, by all means.
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 does? I thought he got out lefty
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
zomg we didn't hit into a double play
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Jack H. has 5 errors already this year?
Thats pathetic while hitting under .200
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 22, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions
Come on Zooks.
Double, please?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Another wasted out
Go Kurt, you can bail out the puke who hit in front of you
ZOOKS ALIVE!
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
...only Mazda's got a truck for just $59..95. Remember or not?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
That jingle was so catchy that my Dad bought a fleet of them
for his business at the time. What a deal!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Is your bed from Mattress Discounters?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Umm... no. My Dad was the cheapskate.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
But have you heard the jingle?
Have a good night’s sleep on us….Mattress Discounters!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Nope but I'm in the Midwest. Beautiful weather today.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be neat
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
was it a first pitch?
for Suzuki?
Bathroom break….
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 22, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Weeeee!!!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Could he have scored on that hit?
Seems like we’re holding a lot of runners at third.
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
Dale is getting hot lately. I like it.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 22, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions
I'm really glad
the “Dale” thing is being kept alive
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I didn't stay up all night to watch the Japan games for nothing.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 22, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
UnIcOrN pOwEr
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
"Scott, we're going to get you off right now."
EEK!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
FSNN folks.
Potty mouths up there.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Ellis sucks. Release him.
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
Poor Mark
is not exactly setting the world on fire at the moment
April thorns bring May unicorns.
No, I didn’t just write that.
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Phoenix Suns Choke Job
2 points in 8.53 of the 3rd quarter.
That is pathetic
That's why your monicker isn't Humble Pie?
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 22, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm too young to understand your references.
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You are just a simple caveman.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Late to the game tonight
Let’s go A’s!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Well, it morphed into a hockey thread at face-off :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Is AN running s-l-o-w for anybody else?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions
Took forever for me to start up
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Thanks Dr. That is big of you since you have to uphold
the hippocratic oath and all.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Raining in Albany/Berkeley
Let’s go A’s
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 22, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions
Its not over by a long shot.....
Calgary is hard!! and they have comeback twice from three goal deficites in this series, and won one. The sharks need to keep attacking!!
So you're saying the Flames win with heart and grit?
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Can't find my checkbook. Mind if I pay you in change?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I still don't really like him
but I like him better now than I did 2 minutes ago.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 22, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
He'll do - for now
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Twins announcers are saying Mike Sweeney has a knee problem
and that’s why he’s been sitting. I didn’t know anything about this.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 22, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
I can't f*cking stand Emil Brown.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I know..my bad..
I actually wasn’t sure if you were being sarcastic too :-)
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
OK all you critics
Cust – BB
Brown – big fly
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
No fucking way.
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
Look what BROWN can do for you!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
Dale drove the truck.
People love the truck. :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
Let's go, before the rain hits!
raining pretty good in Berkeley
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 22, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions
Could Brown be an everyday player
on the A’s?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions
An A's player hit the ball over the fence!!!
Someone remind me – what happens next?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
As I understand it,
...more than three bases are touched by one person at one time…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
I'm soooo confused??
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
not a snack
it’s Emil.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 22, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
Bobby Crosby strikes out.
It’s OK, though, because he’s SO CUUUTE!!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
A reply to Nick, above.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Thanks, A's.
Just got back from making a PB&J and WE SCORED!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Did you cut in half diagonally or go with 4 equal pieces?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Neither.
I was pissed off because SOMEONE LEFT TWO END PARTS OF THE BREAD IN THE FUCKING BAG. I was so disgusted, I almost couldn’t eat it.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
I'm probably going to get a stern look or two...
but, I like the end pieces
by speedchaser9 on Apr 22, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
N0rf!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 22, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions
Vincent D'norfia! :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
They should play the L&O music when he comes to bat
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by thejd44 on Apr 22, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Yahoo FINALLY caught up...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
That was a nice hit by Denorfia
and it allows us to clear the Hannahan of the lineup.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
She played the spouse swapper on All in the Family.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 22, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you for being a friend...
Bounced to second and back again…Your heart is true (not so much your liver)
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
All you guys who talk smack about Emil
enjoy riding your unicycle to work tomorrow …CLOWNS!!!
VacaAsFan
Yes, ohtobe, AN is Benji Molina right now.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Or Mike Scioscia...
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
FSNN just said Rincon
warming in the pen and I got scared a little.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Shutdown time.
No, Rich, I’m not talking to you.
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Same great mojo.
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'll not leave until you provide a link.
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Ooooo burn.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Emil Brown comes up with another big hit...
Who would want him playing on a regular basis??? I know I sure wouldn’t want a player that consistantly drives in runs.
Emil Brown is SO CLUTCH...
HE HR’S AND SCORES 4 2ND PERIOD GOALS
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
F-me! Dammit!!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 22, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions
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