Open Thread: Game 21 - A's vs. Twins
In 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!
by paradox on
Apr 22, 2008 6:56 PM PDT
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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."
by pam5981 on
Apr 22, 2008 6:59 PM PDT
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I was so looking forward to
WATCHING the game.
by IM4Oakgal on
Apr 22, 2008 6:57 PM PDT
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halos and sox
are playing a close one. weaver got shelled, 10H, 5 ER, 2HR in 5 IP
by oakinboston on
Apr 22, 2008 7:00 PM PDT
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Frickin' TV.
CSN=Sharks
CSN+=Zito and the Gnats
CSN+= Oh crap. No CSN+
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on
Apr 22, 2008 7:01 PM PDT
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Hey Nico
I think that they will use Braden as a LOOGY since they already called up Los Kirk to be the long reliever.
by AsFanInLA on
Apr 22, 2008 7:06 PM PDT
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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
by Nico on
Apr 22, 2008 7:07 PM PDT
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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
by sprtsnwyn on
Apr 22, 2008 7:07 PM PDT
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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
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Isn't it a gnome?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on
Apr 22, 2008 7:11 PM PDT
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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
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thataway thataway thataway
We like it, Cupcakes!
by paradox on
Apr 22, 2008 7:11 PM PDT
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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.
by KMoAsFan on
Apr 22, 2008 7:11 PM PDT
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Yay Cupcakes
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
Apr 22, 2008 7:12 PM PDT
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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."
by pam5981 on
Apr 22, 2008 7:12 PM PDT
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We had a total site crash at my job
Some new embed came online, and thousands of teenage girls overloaded the servers. Boom.
by MobiusKlein on
Apr 22, 2008 7:14 PM PDT
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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
by Nico on
Apr 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT
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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
by oblique on
Apr 22, 2008 7:14 PM PDT
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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."
by pam5981 on
Apr 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT
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< ego slightly deflates >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
Apr 22, 2008 7:36 PM PDT
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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."
by pam5981 on
Apr 22, 2008 7:36 PM PDT
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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
by oblique on
Apr 22, 2008 7:38 PM PDT
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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."
by Jennifer on
Apr 22, 2008 7:40 PM PDT
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I feel left out because no one made any "oral" jokes.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
Apr 22, 2008 7:41 PM PDT
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Too easy.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on
Apr 22, 2008 7:42 PM PDT
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No such thing.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on
Apr 22, 2008 7:44 PM PDT
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Denorfia in for Buck
Shin splints?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on
Apr 22, 2008 7:13 PM PDT
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WHAT!?
Why isn’t this being televised. Dumb CSN. =*(
by surfinsushi on
Apr 22, 2008 7:14 PM PDT
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Personally, I blame Neil Young
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on
Apr 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT
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CSN is the bowel movement of Satan
We all get it.
Let’s Go A’s!
by paradox on
Apr 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT
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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."
by pam5981 on
Apr 22, 2008 7:16 PM PDT
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That's why Barton's going to be a great hitter.
by OldhamA on
Apr 22, 2008 7:15 PM PDT
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And why he's not Jack Cust
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on
Apr 22, 2008 7:16 PM PDT
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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
by Nico on
Apr 22, 2008 7:16 PM PDT
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These pitches are sloooooooooooo
oooooooooooooow
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on
Apr 22, 2008 7:17 PM PDT
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Also, memo to A's: stop it with the f'ing bunts
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on
Apr 22, 2008 7:17 PM PDT
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Have they succeeded on a bunt hit since 2003?
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 22, 2008 7:19 PM PDT
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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.
by AsFanInLA on
Apr 22, 2008 7:22 PM PDT
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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
by Nick on
Apr 22, 2008 7:24 PM PDT
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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
by Nico on
Apr 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT
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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
by Nick on
Apr 22, 2008 7:30 PM PDT
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mlb.tv baby
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 22, 2008 7:18 PM PDT
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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
by Nico on
Apr 22, 2008 7:18 PM PDT
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not resourceful Bay Area people
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 22, 2008 7:19 PM PDT
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"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."
by pam5981 on
Apr 22, 2008 7:18 PM PDT
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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
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Not on DirecTV
nowhere.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
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Apr 22, 2008 7:18 PM PDT
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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
by Nico on
Apr 22, 2008 7:19 PM PDT
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That is Hilarious
His ERA there is over 7
by Trainman on
Apr 22, 2008 7:20 PM PDT
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pretty amazing
how many runs the sox have given up this year, but are still winning.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:23 PM PDT
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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
by Nico on
Apr 22, 2008 7:20 PM PDT
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Well I didn't need to watch that
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 22, 2008 7:21 PM PDT
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Wow
What a horrible swing.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on
Apr 22, 2008 7:21 PM PDT
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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
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Oh Jack
Dead meat on a 69 mph curve, just like Nico said today.
[shakes head] That boy is way down.
by paradox on
Apr 22, 2008 7:22 PM PDT
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Striking out against a non strikeout pitcher
says it all
Pathetic
by Trainman on
Apr 22, 2008 7:22 PM PDT
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"I don't know how to read books"-Papi
in for the save…
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 22, 2008 7:23 PM PDT
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"D" for Dale
Certainly didn’t stand for defense
The monster at the end of this blog.
by grover on
Apr 22, 2008 7:24 PM PDT
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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
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Cupcakes just gave up a double
Radio says we were lucky not to get a HR, it was crushed.
by paradox on
Apr 22, 2008 7:25 PM PDT
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2 400 drives is getting lit up
Like Trainman says, we easily could be at 2-0 with a runner on first.
by paradox on
Apr 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT
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Joe is not looking so good...
more of that half-assed shortarm release.
The A's colors are green and gold.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:26 PM PDT
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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. @('.')@
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I'm loving Sweeney and Denorfia in the outfield.
Much more relaxing than watching Cust and Swisher try to man LF and CF respectively.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:26 PM PDT
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Urban article about Big Hurt...
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Apr 22, 2008 7:26 PM PDT
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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
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Apr 22, 2008 7:27 PM PDT
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1 more time
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
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Apr 22, 2008 7:28 PM PDT
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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.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:27 PM PDT
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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"
by Derwood13 on
Apr 22, 2008 7:27 PM PDT
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Woo Sharks!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 22, 2008 7:28 PM PDT
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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"
by Derwood13 on
Apr 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT
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Yeah! On a powerplay!
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
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Apr 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT
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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"
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Apr 22, 2008 7:30 PM PDT
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Blanton ate too many cheeseburgers before the game
That was not good.
Fortunate to be only a run
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Apr 22, 2008 7:28 PM PDT
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Why isn't this on EI?!?!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on
Apr 22, 2008 7:28 PM PDT
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I'm in LA but I am watching the game on EI
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Apr 22, 2008 7:30 PM PDT
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DirecTV?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on
Apr 22, 2008 7:31 PM PDT
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No, I have cable
Not sure if Direct TV is the same, but for me it is on both “game 3” and “game 10”
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Apr 22, 2008 7:33 PM PDT
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Does anyone else
not like blanton?
Go A's!!!
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Apr 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT
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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
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Apr 22, 2008 7:30 PM PDT
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Angels lose
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 22, 2008 7:29 PM PDT
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Dotel gives up a go-ahead grand slam to Abreu.
stat-addled alien overlord
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Apr 22, 2008 7:33 PM PDT
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There is baseball, then all else is utter friviolity
[shakes head]
Hockey.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:33 PM PDT
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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"
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**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.
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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"
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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"
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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"
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Does Hernandez really throw an 80mph fastball?
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Apr 22, 2008 7:34 PM PDT
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Sweeney=good at fouling off obvious balls....
The A's colors are green and gold.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:35 PM PDT
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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
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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.
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Sabathia: 6 IP, 11 K, 2 BB, 0 R
Is he back?
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Apr 22, 2008 7:35 PM PDT
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I dont think so
He’s playing KC. Either way, shoulda played him today for the fantasy team
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
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Apr 22, 2008 7:38 PM PDT
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interesting gameday info
an 84 mile fastball followed by an 82 changeup…
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Apr 22, 2008 7:36 PM PDT
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Thomas article
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
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Apr 22, 2008 7:37 PM PDT
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Livan sucks
Please score next time.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
Apr 22, 2008 7:37 PM PDT
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Opposing hitters have been letting him know for years...
The A's colors are green and gold.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:49 PM PDT
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They need to let him know in 08
I had quite an argument with a former ANer about who was better, Blanton or Hernandez.
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Apr 22, 2008 7:51 PM PDT
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Blanton is way way better....
and Blanton isn’t even that good.
The A's colors are green and gold.
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Ryan Sweeney
Is turning into one of my favorite players on this team
Go A's!!!
by stephanc101 on
Apr 22, 2008 7:37 PM PDT
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He's turning into Mark Ellis?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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Apr 22, 2008 7:39 PM PDT
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I'll take Blanton....
The A's colors are green and gold.
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I like watching Barry Zito/Giants
suck ass.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
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Apr 22, 2008 7:41 PM PDT
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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"
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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."
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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"
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Isn't Haren pitching for AZ?
That should be a good game
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I don't know.
I just tuned in.
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I thought Webb was supposed to pitch tonight.
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Oh well
Either way, the Giants are still going to suck no matter whos pitching
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That Bowker guy is
fun to watch , though.
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True
Are they still calling him “Babe” Bowker? Reminds me of someone else last year… who was that again….
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He's hitting well too.
scored 2 runs and gave his team the lead
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Brandon Webb.
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My favorite comedians:
1. Steve Martin
2. Barry Zito
3. Eddie Murphy
The A's colors are green and gold.
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Zito! Webb! Two Cy Young winners going at it!
stat-addled alien overlord
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Cy Young and Cy Yuck
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DirecTV people!
Game is on now!
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Thanks! That doesn't help me at all!
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by Nico on
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You haven't missed anything.
The A's colors are green and gold.
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not in Oakland area
Sharks=654, Giants=655
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
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Twins color guy likes bbref...
The A's colors are green and gold.
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Suzuki always takes the first pitch
I don’t like that…
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Good strategy for Kendall, since he had no chance if he swung....
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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
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But how did it _feel_?
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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"
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cuban what?
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Statistically, yes
but it will look indistinguishable from a real gem
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
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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"
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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"
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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
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Carlos Gomez=Twins fooled by speed...
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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
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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.
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Blanton has always been at his best
when pitching rapidly
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Cust, please crush something.
For me.
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The spread?
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Sorry...
I’m hungry.
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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."
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I'm sick of food that comes in bar form.
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I'm just lazy.
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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
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cust
perhaps bats afraid, maybe he should offer Jobu a cigar and some rum..
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Cust is
not due…
The A's colors are green and gold.
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Not at all.
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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
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Hah!
well, that’ll do.
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Prove your clutchness, Emil
I believe in you.
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You are a good 2 strike hitter, Emil
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That was a web cubic zirconia
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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."
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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
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It has been noted.
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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"
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Didn't look like a good call....
fuck
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Justin was too Canadian for the foul ball.
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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
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I really do not enjoy watching Emil Brown.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
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The A's at batting practice must be a sight.
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BP fastballs are like offspeed stuff, Cust doesnt make aot of contact but when he does it goes a long wayyy!!!!
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Hernandez is throwing BP velocity here.
So far we’ve had ground outs and lazy fly balls.
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Barry Zito gives AZ the lead
That is shocking.
Shocking that his team had a lead for so long
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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.
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Feeling like a CG loss for Joe.
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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."
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At least Joel Youngblood could hit
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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I am getting the poster and paint ready now.
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Never thought I would say it but please come back
Chavy
This guy is terrible
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New streak!
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New E streak!
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NOOOO!!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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ANers with TV...
Safe? Out?
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Definitely out.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
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Bad angle -- from 1B side
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Emil is bad at offense and defense. I wish he'd go away.
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That being said Hannahan
Is the reason for it anyway
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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.
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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."
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Oh, you mean "FUCK!"
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YOU.
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ASTERISK.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
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That is effing redonkulious.
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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.
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I thought his name was KOOGLE like the old peanut butter
mixed with chocolate.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
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My stomach churns with
any A’s versus home plate play…offense or defense…ever since you know what.
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ASTERISK.
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Looking like a bunch of goddamn clowns out there
Small sample size… small sample size… small sample size… small sample size…
Nope, still pissed.
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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.
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Feel better AN
Zito pulled after 3.2 innings and replaced by Yabu.
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damn, glad I still have my Yabu No. 13 hat.
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Twins score, Calgary scores
No gooood
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
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Hi boys and girls. I hate playing the
FUCKING Twins.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
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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."
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I'm drunk on wine and now you know the "real" me.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
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This conjured an interesting image in my mind.
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**WARNING**
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
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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."
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Hi Jennifer. I like your style. We SCORED.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
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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
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Do you mean Hanrahan? I've never heard of Hannahan.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
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It's HANAHAN.
H-A-N-A-H-A-N.
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LOL
That stiff that plays 3rd and cannot hit his way out of a paper bag for the most part.
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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
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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
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People used to call me Leiker HER. Original.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
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or Leik HER.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
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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.
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I think Murphy is significantly better
at pretty much everything, except maybe drawing walks.
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