A's WIN!!!!!!
by baseballgirl on Apr 23, 2008 9:27 PM PDT
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What a day for AN to be down!!! I don’t even know where to start. Ready? Go: The A’s have claimed Rajai Davis off waivers from the Giants, perhaps to improve outfield defense? According to Geren: As for how many starts Davis might get, Geren said, "I'd like to see him play first. ... He plays left, center and right, and he's a good runner and good defender." (To clarify, I think Geren means that he wants to see him play before he makes a decision, not that he wants him to play first base.) Kirk Saarloos has been designated for assignment by the A’s, presumably to clear room on the 40 man roster, but the A’s have said they would like him back if possible. And the rumors continue to run wild about a possible Frank Thomas signing, but Mike Sweeney is trying his best to nip those in the bud. AND the A’s win, again! What a great win tonight. Gaudin pitched seven innings of sparkling baseball, allowing only four hits, while striking out four. Emil Brown had a sac fly, and Mike Sweeney came alive with an RBI single and his first homerun in an Oakland uniform. The A’s held a 2-0 lead for most of the game, and after Gaudin squeaked out of some trouble in his last inning (thanks outfield defense!), Embree and Street slammed the door in the 8th and 9th, the A’s added the solo homerun for insurance, and cruised to the 3-0 victory to even the series. (And on a side note, I forgot to mention in my comments yesterday how awesome Casilla was during his inning. He really kept the A's in the game.)
The A’s go for the series win tomorrow afternoon, and hopefully we will all be back here for it!
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i felt so lost without AN during a game… and it was even a game i could watch on tv… with only twins fans around… so sad
by whiteshoes40 on Apr 23, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Back with a new font?
Go A’s! Nice win.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 23, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn you, mystery team who kept us from signing Big Frank!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 23, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF...
That was a good opportunity. How come we don’t know who signed him?
by surfinsushi on Apr 23, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no one's signed him, yet...
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 23, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn, I always miss the good games. =(
Gaudin.. WOW… what a surprise (sorry, but I’m not the biggest fan of Gaudin) How long did he pitch for?
by surfinsushi on Apr 23, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
7 IP
When Gaudin is in THE ZONE, he’s very, very good. I really like the way Suzuki catches Gaudin. Give chad another chance. He has crazy movement on his fastball. Personally, I think he has the best “stuff” of the entire Starting Pitching staff, especially when he is FITZ (Fearless In The Zone)!
by Colorado Fan on Apr 23, 2008 10:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't like
the new server. Boo. I say we cut the new server and sign Big Hurt.
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 23, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great thread, BBG. I feel like a loser cuz I refreshed the website
about 532 times. A’s win. THE A’s win!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't worry. You're not the only one.
I laughed at this every 30 seconds as I refreshed:
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 23, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a meaningful relationship with that picture tonight.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The patience part just cracked me up.
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 23, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah. You want me to be patient? F*** YOU!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for holding -
Your comment is important to us. Please stand by for the next available thread.
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 23, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was just like dealing with Sprint. No biggie.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
**cue some Michael Bolton elevator music**
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 23, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's redundant
Michael Bolton elevator music torture, even more so.
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 23, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would rather have a root canal than listen to him.
SERIOUSLY!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There was nothing wrong with A's nation...
until that no-talent ass clown became famous and started winning Grammys.
by phastphill on Apr 23, 2008 11:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did that about ten times, then tried SBnation.com which was also down.
My first thought was all the conversations I must be missing out on. My second thought was how silly the first thought was.
by phastphill on Apr 23, 2008 11:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ha
I kept refreshing, too. The site actually came up a couple of times, but I was sad that there was never a game thread. I felt like such a dork!
(Formerly Nobody Girl)
"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane
by day-to-day on Apr 23, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can has AN back plz?
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 23, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
pleeze, i am startin to tawlk dat way at worwk sumtimez
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 23, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sry! Not mai falt!
am addicted to teh lolcatz.
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 23, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Mike Sweeney
tells AN to stuff it.
I’ve have had horrible days at work myself. Stay away from the alcohol tonight, Blez. Once you get started, you’ll never stop. ;-)
by Soaker on Apr 23, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Heezright, hic.
We really need to stop making so many errors, but I’m liking the whole 13-9 thing.
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 23, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummmmm, who is this Davis cat?
Not the signing I was hoping for.
"Signatures are only for people with hands"
"RIP: UserID: 517"
by Masaryk on Apr 23, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but he's speedy.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly what we need
a speedy outfielder to counterbalance the slow as molasses jack “bread” cust.
We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?-Billy Beane on signing a high profile FA
by DyeLongJustice on Apr 23, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn that guy is scary to watch in LF. I was thinking of my
little league teammates over the years wondering if they were going to catch the ball or fall down before having a chance.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack looked fine in LF tonight
A damn sight better than Emil in RF.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 23, 2008 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Booooooooooooooo!!!
A’s win. :-)
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by HigherPie on Apr 23, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Being AN-less for a full game
and all the while expecting it be there was a shock to the system. I had pause for self reflection on the attachment…..since the 2004 season, my god.
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 23, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
Takl about co-dependence.
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 23, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I went to "other" sites to find game threads but couldn't find anything
worthwhile.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I signed up for Elephants in Oakland
but never posted….thinking, I would be a two-timer and found out.
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 23, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude you just said that "out loud" in words. bAnNEd!
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could you come up with a clever psuedonym,
like “al_skaA”?
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 23, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's neigh-sayer to ewe
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 23, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amazing how this team
just keeps pitching and pitching and pitching. Huston Street only allowed two baserunners, too!
So it goes.
by jeepers on Apr 23, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And we held Jason Kubel to
“missing a game-tying HR by an inch”!
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 23, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball Tonight
They created a nice highlight package on Baseball Tonight showing the ground balls that Gaudin produced. I thought I would show some love for once, with all the shit that we give ESPN. Myself included.
"It's a PIVOTAL series! There's only ONE OcTOber! And there's LOTS of unsold AD TIME that we have to FILL with my inNANE bullSHIT!" -Nick 10/06/07
by afansnotes on Apr 23, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok someone has to say it
FIRE BLEZ NOW!!!
We can’t be without AN at game time
by 3up3dn on Apr 23, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I disagree.
Small sample set. Since the upgrade to AN3.0 there’ve been too few outages … I think this is simply regression to the mean.
by phastphill on Apr 23, 2008 11:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone said "we're all going to die" & I thougth we were dead...
then Mike Sweeney went yard & I knew were were dead
by drink409 on Apr 23, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm thinking Mike Sweeney is against us signing Frank Thomas
At least that’s what his bat seemed to be saying tonight.
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 23, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Mike is not happy about losing more playing time
Sweeney showed his value going first to third tonight. Thomas could not have done that, or scored as Sweeney did in the other recent game.
Sweeney HR…=he stays!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 23, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney looked pretty horrible running though.
His knee is very obviously still an issue.
I’m not sayin we need him to be swiping bags or anything, but he could very well be thrashing his leg even more by running that hard.
by mikev on Apr 23, 2008 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh.
For some reason, I had way too many hot dogs.
So it goes.
by jeepers on Apr 23, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ditto that
And WTF: NO KRAUT?!?
I don’t care if it means one fewer scout in Latin America—I WANT MY FREE KRAUT, LEW!
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 23, 2008 10:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
un. acceptable.
How the hell am I supposed to have a big dog if there’s no kraut?
by mikev on Apr 23, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha
i always bring along condiments in a tupperware when it comes to these dog days
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
by BigTuna on Apr 23, 2008 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
see, that's the reverse of my old plan
I always used to grill up some quality dogs at home first, slap ‘em in some boutique buns, wrap ‘em in kitchen towels, and dress ‘em with Lew’s Free Condiments at the park.
Paying for the dogs at the park and bringing condiments in is just WRONG.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 23, 2008 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
a good plan...
but, how did you keep them dogs warm? Cold hotdogs at a ballgame? That’s almost as sacrilegious as warm beer at a ballgame!
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Apr 24, 2008 12:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1. Warm up the oven to 250F; warm up whatever grill/broiler you prefer for the dogs
2. Prep 2-3 good kitchen towels, a big plastic bag (reused or Ziploc), and your carry bag
3. Start grilling the dogs
4. Warm the buns in the oven
5. When the dogs are done, toss ‘em in the warmed buns
6. Wrap the dogs-in-buns all together in the 2-3 kitchen towels
7. Put the bundle in the plastic bag (or if you have one, an insulated bag)
8. Toss the bag o’ dogs in your carry bag
I’ve never had a cold dog at the ballpark, except in extra innings. They’ll usually stay warm through at least the fifth.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2008 8:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, and:
Never dress the dogs with condiments at home. That’s a recipe for a cold wiener with soggy buns. And no one wants that.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2008 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just like Mom used to do
We also used to take in homemade burritos, too.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 24, 2008 8:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haha i had
a tough experience with the ketchup pump exploding on my friend as I was withdrawing the tomato goodness.
its not that bad of a plan though. bringing in premium condiments makes it worthwhile. Of course, when you hotdog costs less than your deli mustard…it can propose a problem
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
by BigTuna on Apr 24, 2008 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
first paragraph: euphemism watch?
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2008 8:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What was the other message about the 7th inning stretch?
Were hot dogs mentioned?
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
in the middle of the seventh inning, we all stretched our hot dogs
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2008 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good job again, tonight, Chad!
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 23, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay, Chet!!!!
Cindi
P.S. Where was the thread game? I was, like, “um hello!” Does Blizz know about this?
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 23, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No kidding, he was dominating
If he has that 7th inning in, I dunno, the third inning instead, that’s a CGSO. (At least, one assumes so.)
Of course, it helps when the other team is punto… excuse me, punting one third of their innings.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Apr 23, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you ever leave me again AN, I will find and kill you, I swear to god.
But seriously Blez, THANK YOU. I realize now just how much I love this site and that I couldn’t live without it, not even for one game.
H-A-N-A-H-A-N. Hanahan.
by Rocktopus on Apr 23, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FYI - It was more than just AN...
Looks like all of SBN 2.0 was down. Every MLB, NBA and NFL (made the transition last night/this morning) site I checked served up the same error page, while college/other pages still seemed to show up in their pre-SBN2.0 glory.
by calgbear on Apr 23, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I reluctantly went to Royals Review to confirm.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Closet Royals fan
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 23, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love me some Mike Sweeney for one night.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, is that what that "delete" button I have does?
Oops. Sorry.
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 23, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Billy sure likes collecting...
former Giants’ outfielders not good enough to make that team.
I’d rather have Frank.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Apr 23, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, can't wait to hear the spin on this signing
"Signatures are only for people with hands"
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by Masaryk on Apr 23, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our current CFers just get on base too damn much?
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 23, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, it was his .056 batting avg.
I see, you’re right, Nico.
"Signatures are only for people with hands"
"RIP: UserID: 517"
by Masaryk on Apr 23, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The spin is that Buck is probably going to the disabled list
and the only OF left on the 40 man roster is CarGo, who has a hand injury
by mikev on Apr 23, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least it's not another ex-Royals guy.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
isn't that why we kept Linden in the minors?
for just such an occurrence?
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Apr 23, 2008 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
To make our team, you have to
hit .056, not .656.
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 23, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just thought you had to strike out a lot...
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
obviously, Billy didn't care about one of our OF's
being on the 40-man roster because he DFA’s Saarloos to acquire Davis.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Apr 23, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not sure I understand what that means.
by mikev on Apr 23, 2008 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was poorly put...
the decision to acquire Davis was, obviously, not made because Cargon was the only OF on our 40-man roster. Billy could have just as easily DFA’ed Saarloos and put Linden on the 40-man, rather than acquiring Davis.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Apr 23, 2008 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, right.
Maybe the fact that Linden can’t play center field was a determinig factor? I dunno.
by mikev on Apr 23, 2008 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Doesn't Denorfia have wheels?
Doesn’t he play CF?
Linden must really have pissed the front office off.
"Signatures are only for people with hands"
"RIP: UserID: 517"
by Masaryk on Apr 23, 2008 10:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no idea.
I haven’t called Billy to see what the deal is yet.
by mikev on Apr 23, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but, you were talking about Buck (a corner outfielder)...
going on the DL. That was your spin, wasn’t it?
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Apr 23, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that's what it is (which seems pretty likely)
Brown and Cust will play the corners, not Davis or Linden, so it would be more of an issue of a backup OFer. Davis isn’t going to be starting regardless.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 23, 2008 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And to pinch run for Frank....
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 23, 2008 10:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if that's really the plan...
then, I’m on board with iamawesomer’s plan, below. Because DFAing Saarloos to acquire Davis, when we actually have a corner outfielder (who seems like he can hit) already waiting to be called up from Sacto makes zero sense to me.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Apr 23, 2008 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why DFA Saarloos at all?
As far as the Davis move goes, wouldn’t it have made more sense to DL Buck (for the 25-man roster spot) and move Chavez to the 60-day DL (for the 40-man roster spot)? Why rush Buck back when the A’s want to see what Davis can do (especially since Buck wasn’t hitting—he could have gotten his shins 100% and done a short rehab assignment to get his swing back)? And Chavez will be out until at least June anyway, so no loss there.
This move only makes sense to me if the A’s have another move (or more) planned right behind it, and/or they think Saarloos will clear waivers. And honestly, I’d rather have Saarloos in the mop up/long relief/spot starter role than Braden unless Dallas has improved greatly since last season.
by andyinfremont on Apr 23, 2008 11:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah, that might have made more sense...
but, I’m assuming Billy and the boys know the respective injury statuses of those guys better than I do. So, I’m willing to give them the benefit of the doubt on that. But, that may be a mistaken assumption.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Apr 24, 2008 12:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but I kinda was assuming that Denorfia would slide to a corner spot
I dunno, it’s late and I’ve had a bit to drink.
by mikev on Apr 23, 2008 10:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, I don't know that I would agree..
Embree and Street slammed the door in the 8th and 9th
Embree, sure…
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 23, 2008 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't care what PaulThomas says...
about how great Street is… He’s not a closer. Maybe a decent setup man, but he just doesn’t have the lights out stuff you need to be a closer. What’s the over/under for Street blown saves this year?
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Apr 23, 2008 10:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's only 24 years old on a team that is rebuilding.
I agree that he is not pitching well but he deserves more time IMO.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Foulke: lights out stuff
Soria: lights out stuff
Chad Cordero: lights out stuff
Yes, it’s quite obvious that you can’t be a successful closer without lights out stuff.
Good thing Street was throwing 94 yesterday! Otherwise he might have sucked.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Apr 24, 2008 9:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no kidding
trevor hoffman: lights out stuff
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 9:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I saw that gratuitous "gloss over" too!
I was so tense during that 9th after the second hit, I forgot all about the “Sir Fu**s It Up” moniker. Of course, without AN prompts, i couldn’t summon that name from the memory depths.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 23, 2008 10:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He made it interesting
so everybody would have something to watch while finishing their seventh hot dog of the night.
by phastphill on Apr 24, 2008 12:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He gave up one legit hit to Mauer...
He struck out two guys and got two pop ups on horrible swings. Just because Morneau’s ball landed doesn’t mean Street didn’t have him fooled on that swing. It was a horrible swing. Street looked great tonight….the pitch to Mauer ecepted.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Apr 24, 2008 8:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody watching the Lakers and Nuggets?
The Nuggets are the new Portland Trailblazers with all their “thuggish” looking/acting players.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 10:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
truly
that’s why it especially s**CKed to have the Nuggets beat out the Warriors.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 23, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Iversen is such a little punk.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually
no he isn’t
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 9:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey - it takes
more than a few megatattoo guys to equal the jailblazers – a good pit bull story would be a bare minimum.
by Hot Cup Joe on Apr 23, 2008 10:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or a good nanny story.
"Signatures are only for people with hands"
"RIP: UserID: 517"
by Masaryk on Apr 23, 2008 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much like AN...
I was asleep during the game. It never fails.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 23, 2008 10:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AN wasn't asleep.
It was avoiding us.
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 23, 2008 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh shit, you know about that one?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 23, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm no fool.
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 23, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sure you are. Don't overestimate yourself.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 10:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BY the way, nice error Emil on that play. Jeepers.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 23, 2008 10:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We should expect nothing less in a 2008 A's game.
"Derek Lowe is an ass."
-ohtobe21likehuston
by ohtobe21likehuston on Apr 23, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
2 game error streak!!
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 23, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and two nice first-pitch popups!
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 23, 2008 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Monkey, Monkey, Monkey
Well done. Keeping the EEEEEmil hate alive. Look, “We” all know he shouldn’t be playing vs. RH Pitching. Unfortunately, the Oakland A’s have players (cough…Buck…cough) who have “OWie” shin splints. Do shin splints hurt bad enough that you can’t play on very soft, outfield grass? Is it time leave Emil “I’ve helped signficantly in 25% of our 13 wins” Brown, and start to question Buck’s manhood?
by Colorado Fan on Apr 24, 2008 8:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Points all granted
Emil is what he is, just as Cust is—one doesn’t take pitches, the other does. There’s a certain complementaritiliciousnessosity there.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2008 8:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I proposed this a couple nights ago to a friend
Sign Frank Thomas to DH
Sign Barry Bonds to LF
Move Cust to RF
Pick up Rajai Davis off waivers to cover the entire OF
Looks like part 3 was accomplished and Part 1 was really close. Almost there Billy, lets wrap this up.
by iamawesomer on Apr 23, 2008 10:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If true: you should be crown "The Awesomest One"
because that is a great idea.
Doesn’t matter if Rajai gets on base, BB and FT should be producing the runs.
Just need Rajai to patrol the entire OF.
"Signatures are only for people with hands"
"RIP: UserID: 517"
by Masaryk on Apr 23, 2008 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Asst. General Mgr on Buan show now
but the audio feed is muffled on my end. Anybody translate?
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 23, 2008 10:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's not just you
I can hear Buan fine, but it sounds like Forst is mumbling.
(Formerly Nobody Girl)
"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane
by day-to-day on Apr 23, 2008 10:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so i was watching the twins broadcast
and saw a commercial that had a bunch of the twins players singing a twins-centric song to the tune of “joyful joyful,” ending with joe nathan closing it out. i wouldn’t mind hearing the vocal styling of the A’s… hopefully they wouldn’t make as many musical errors as they make on the field… (i’m looking at you, emil)
by whiteshoes40 on Apr 23, 2008 10:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT did Gaudin throw in the 7th to Monroe?
81 mph, broke IN on the right-hander.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 23, 2008 11:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I honestly don't know
I was at the game, and I’d FSU’ed my way to being seated behind the plate, 1B side, under the overhang; I saw the pitch live, goggled at the action, looked at the radar-gun reading on the scoreboard, then watched the replay on the underhang tv screen. Still couldn’t figure it out.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 24, 2008 8:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ron Gardenhire
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 23, 2008 11:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Random numerology
During play today teams that were destined to lose were shutting-out and winning by
1 – 0 (Padres after 8)
2 – 0 (Mariners after 5)
3 – 0 (Jays after 6.5)
4 – 0 (Cards after 3.5)
5 – 0 (Rangers after 1.5)
(The anti-correlation of lead size with longevity is cute too).
by green star oakland on Apr 24, 2008 12:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Korach Fund Update
Going by who’s publicly posted, we are at $23.21 per win, + $6.50 for “extras”, bringing us to $308.23.
I'm here to talk about the past.
by 67MARQUEZ on Apr 24, 2008 12:57 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ugh!
Frank is one of the most feared power hitters. Even getting an autographed baseball will be such an exciting thing:
http://dealstudio.com/searchdeals.php?deal_id=99205&ru=279 , but Blue jays just released him, I don’t know why they are so stupid to do this. That’s like if the Red Sox released Ortiz in his 4 for 26 slump. Wake up Blue Jays, your teams soul just walked out the door with 9 million dollars.
by saladerr on Apr 24, 2008 4:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seeing as how I'd be griping about it endlessly if I was a Twins fan,
I have to note this: the A’s got frigging bailed out yesterday. The called second strike to Monroe in the 7th inning, which should have walked him and loaded the bases, was as bad a called strike as I’ve ever seen. The pitch was a foot off the plate outside.
They have GOT to put in an electronic strike zone. Probably 10 percent of games are seriously damaged by bad calls from the home plate umpire. That’s unacceptable.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Apr 24, 2008 9:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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