Open Game Thread: A's vs. Twins
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 1:15 PM PDT
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A's are already up 6-1 as they drove Francisco Liriano to the showers. Just need Greg Smith to shut the Twins down now.
How good is it to see Frank Thomas in the lineup again?
Sorry again for the downtime. Been a miserable experience for all of us at SBN.
LET'S GO A'S!!!!!
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THE BIG HURT BROKE AN!
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Apr 24, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You can't blame thomas.
The site was down last night too. I blame davis.
by Future Ed on Apr 24, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or perhaps
SBN is racist?
Poll: Who’s more racist:
- Beane
- SBN
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danica...
She loves races…
You don't win friends with salad.
by tresselfan on Apr 24, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go SBN! Go servers! Go Hurt!
Go A’s!
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 1:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whats up all?
The Big Hurt is back and the A’s are leading.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 24, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good thing the server problems happened
on a slow day.
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
whew!
AN Withdrawl symptoms == not good
by calgbear on Apr 24, 2008 1:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Glad that Frank is back and AN, too!
Thanks for getting AN back up. I LOVE having Frank back in Oakland.
Faith and perspective...2008 Oakland A's.
by LongTimeFan on Apr 24, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Raise your hand if you like the Big Hurt!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 24, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jason Stark
and other MLB Scouts seem to think Frank is DUN.
by Colorado Fan on Apr 24, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
leave out an "N"?
I predict lots of BBs and HRs for the Big Hurt!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 24, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dusting off my Hurt bobblehead!
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 24, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thank you lordy
i was going crazy!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, this is a hell of a lineup against a lefty
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 24, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
< raises hand >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 24, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All right! Let's Go A's!
Fun game. Dern I missed the threads.
by paradox on Apr 24, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Poppy says Frank is missing his rebar.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It didn't qualify as a carry on from toronto?
by mikev on Apr 24, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frank's rebar travels by armoured van, I bet
...one Japanese woman standing in the lobby surrounded by Red Sox fans turned to her companion and said, "These Boston people are awful." -Slusser
by stormtown on Apr 24, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why was he cut?
Low average? Noticeably sluggish bat speed?
by paradox on Apr 24, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, um, somebody tell Mike Sweeney that he doesn't go first to third EVERY TIME.
Especially when it’ a grounder to the infield.
by mikev on Apr 24, 2008 1:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Back to back bunt singles
COME ON!!!
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
As expected, this "aggressive base running"
leads to lots of extra outs … Denorfia in the 1st (who would subsequently have scored from 2nd anyway), and now Sweeney on the error (although with him on 2nd and Frank on 1st that might have been a triple play by Emil).
by green star oakland on Apr 24, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney should NEVER be attempting
aggressive base running, not with his knee issues because the chances are that he isn’t going to make it. The Denorfia play was just stupid because it was just clear they were going to hit the cutoff man. I appreciate the attempt to be aggressive, but you need to be aggressive when it makes sense.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone tell me what's happening
not tv today.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lariano was ripped by the A's
6 runs, the Big Hurt walked. Leadoff HR for MN a distant twinge, thankfully.
by paradox on Apr 24, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"ripped" not quite accurate
3 walks and about a hundred singles.
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 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was CRUSHED!
Hyperbole is the life blood fo sports writing.
by paradox on Apr 24, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is an A in smallball!
2 of them, even!
by mikev on Apr 24, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, wow, can it really be true that the Jays are gonna pay Frank to be our DH?
I, mean, that seems really dumb for them. Pretty F’n cool for us!
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 24, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dp!
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 24, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
woohoo!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kubel on 3rd
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Apr 24, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i really don't like kubel!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love the A's
I lose internet access for a couple of days, I come back, and Frank Thomas is in the lineup and we are suddenly the Uber platoon team.
by ChadGod on Apr 24, 2008 1:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i don't think it's are a platoon team, some just resting
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh, yes; yes, it is a platoon team
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 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's weird when both halves of the DH platoon are righties
by mikev on Apr 24, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's only weird when you don't realize MSweeney is playing 1B today
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 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really doubt that he'll get a signifigant amount of time there
His back and his knee are really gonna hurt him in the field I thnk
by mikev on Apr 24, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you could be right
I expect that Beane/Geren will throw him out there pretty often, until he either breaks, is traded, or stops hitting.
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 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
... and that the signing of Rajai (and DL'ing of Buck) likely means Frank and Cust are a platoon tandem
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 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would assume Cust and Frank will both play against RHs.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 24, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
probably maybe
I think we’re going to see a ton of mixing and matching based on splits and “ownership” of pitchers.
And on inflating potential trade values.
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 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh, okay!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Platoons ah plenty
:-)
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 24, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
This day is out of control.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2008 1:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One hope
I hope the signing of Frank Thomas doesn’t take any playing time from Barton by Sweeney getting starts at first (like today).
Giving Dale a day off once every couple of weeks is fine. Starting Sweeney at first against every lefty will really suck.
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd expect Sweeney to play 1B in about 2/3 of starts vs LHSPs pre-ASB ...
... at which point, he’ll be traded (if he’s hitting well) or relegated to PH duties (if not).
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 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Getaway day for the Twins
Nice weather, good opportunity to stack up all the old right handed bats.
I don’t think it’s something we’ll see alot of.
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by Buck Turgidson on Apr 24, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks for getting the server back, Blez
This is much, much better. Things happen, don’t worry about it.
by paradox on Apr 24, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They're still working on making the fix permanent
This is the worst outage we’ve ever had.
But thank you for the thanks.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they tried to fix the search, didn't they.
between that and Hurt coming back, the servers were doomed.
by mikev on Apr 24, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've been working on the search for a while
But essentially we upgraded the RAM on our servers and apparently some of the RAM was bad.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone tipped their server, didn't they?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didn't say they were upgrading the COW on their servers
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Apr 24, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bad ram?
I knew Nico was somehow to blame.
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 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Keeping Barton in the lineup.
They’ll cut Sweeney when Buck comes back, no?
by jefeboy on Apr 24, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Braden is on the 25-man roster.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Apr 24, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that sucks, i love M. Sweeney, don't like Thomas all that much
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how? why?
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
diva! swisher was the only one that kept him sane.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting
i never heard any of that. i don’t think it will be a problem though.
for the record, i love sweeney. i hope they both stay
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Cust is the odd man out
Sweeney makes way more contact and is valuable in clubhouse to youngsters
by Trainman on Apr 24, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
change "think" to "wish"
If you truly think that, you haven’t been paying attention to Beane the last decade.
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 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't wish it at all
I think that is maybe what is going to happen.
by Trainman on Apr 24, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not likely.
Beane’s not going to trade 4 years of Cust for 1 year of Sweeney, especially with Hurt back.
by mikev on Apr 24, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cust to the outfield
r. sweeney or denorfia to AAA possibly…it would be easier to justify if either was playing poorly, but they are not doing bad at all
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah right!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They are not going to keep 5 outfielders are they?
Buck
Cust
Brown
Deno
Sweeney
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 24, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gameday is acting funny
it says Chris D. is on first but doesn’t list his at-bat. It only says BroCro got out and Murphy is at-bat.
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 24, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
there it goes
Norfy walked
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 24, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woah, Davis is in the lineup?
I thought it would be, like, a minor league pickup, because he certainly has a lot of speedy upside, but hasn’t shown that he’s ready this year.
by RenoTy on Apr 24, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i have a feeling he will be DFAd soon enough
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree man, Davis will not be here long
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 24, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
word
i mean, it’s a “flier” i guess. seemed kinda pointless.
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis likely to go when Buck is back
I think there should be a pretty straight platoon in LF – Brown should never be in the lineup against a righty – his history and his splits already this year show that. Sweeney and Denorfia should split time, not necessarily platoon, in CF, and Buck stays in RF. If he doesn’t pick it up on his return, we get to see Gonzalez by June.
by boilerdan on Apr 24, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
right
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By DL-ing him Buck can also have a rehab stint in Sacramento to try to find his swing
by green star oakland on Apr 24, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds good to me
his swing looks looooong
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sounds reasonable to me
Putting Emil in a strict platoon would really enable him to achieve the most success … and could potentially generate some trade value.
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 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i knew you'd like that suggestion MB
and hard to say where you’re wrong
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh no! ron washington might be fired soon.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not his fault
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring him back here to teach fielding
and pay him triple his last salary
He’s worth it
Sad to see him be a possible scapegoat for that team though
by Trainman on Apr 24, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm down
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agree all the way 'round
Might not be the best career-track move for Wash to come back (he could get hung with a “failed as manager” tag)—but, then again, MLB loves to recycle managers once they’ve gotten their first invite.
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 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if its just for the season
(with the expectation he’ll interview for managerial positions again in the off-season) he also had some rapport with Frank, no ?
by green star oakland on Apr 24, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lirano
so what is with lirano, just a real bad outing or is he hurt?
by dbeach13 on Apr 24, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he is not the same guy
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its really a friend who just took his name to enter the US, and found out that he was supposed to be a pitcher.
by Zonis on Apr 24, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's Tejada
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 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah
it’s a shame he was fun to watch his rookie year.
i don’t exactly mind the result today though….
by dbeach13 on Apr 24, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
he’s allowed to pitch well against anyone but us
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He had Tommy John
He has lost a good deal of velocity to this point and hasn’t regained his control like they’d hoped he would have by now. Its very possible he never regains either the velocity or the control, but also still possible he regains both. I sure hope so, he was amazing.
by ChadGod on Apr 24, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
his slider
killed his elbow
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was suprised the other day when I read a quote from Beane
something like ” Greg Smith has the chance to be something very special” I didnt know the A’s were that high on this kid. I like it though
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 24, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
how special?
kirk sarloos special maybe?
by dbeach13 on Apr 24, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no
better
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3B?
Looks like we shouldn’t count on Chavez anytime before mid-season, if at all. I’d thought Hannahan would be a suitable replacement, but he’s been awful so far – offensively and defensively. Murphy isn’t a longterm solution either. Any ideas? Or are we stuck with this?
by boilerdan on Apr 24, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
murphy
3b isn’t his best spot anyways from what i’ve read…he’s better suited to a ss/2b backup spot
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about Josh Fields
Chicago is OBSESSED with Crede
by Zonis on Apr 24, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that
i can get on board with. fields could be awesome
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What future prospects are there in minors at 3rd?
I still think Murphy is better than Hannahan. A scarecrow is better than hannahan has been of late.
by Trainman on Apr 24, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
JESUS GUZMAN
he’s hitting .430 in double A right now
by jshaw25 on Apr 24, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about Barton?
It was talked about before, right?
by mikev on Apr 24, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he was awful
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
agreed
and back to square one we are
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that alone
would be one more reason to bring Washington back. Hell, look what he did with Chavez.
"Put some ice on it. After that, there's nothing a few beers won't take care of. " -Pink
by OrlandoAsFan on Apr 24, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i really hope that hannahan can stay, it's probably just an April slump
just look at R. Howard hitting .181 start to his season, and having struck out 32 times in 83 at-bats
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure that's an entirely appropriate comparison ...
by green star oakland on Apr 24, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i know, but i was trying to make a point...
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do I recall that Daric Hands-of-Stone Barton has played third?
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Apr 24, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he was terrible
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
both
i saw two games, in one he was awful, in the other he was terrible
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
FRANK THOMAS!!!!!!!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what happenedddd
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing.
I’m just excited.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
don't scare me!
but i’m excited too. i wish i coulda cut this class i’m sitting in. ;)
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
She's getting ready for his 2 RBI double
That is coming up in a few minutes
by Trainman on Apr 24, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's on deck?
Or is MLB audio really that far behind?
by calgbear on Apr 24, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sweeney 2 run double
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by Buck Turgidson on Apr 24, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this is gonna work out nicely
keep them both
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ever since the Thomas rumor/signing
Sweeney’s had the fire lit under him.
by Zonis on Apr 24, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who are these people!?!?
I don’t know, but I LOVE them!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dang it, who likes walls?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Frank grounds out weakly
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hahahahahahaha
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
0-2
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney will find his way into the lineup...
328 avg….not to mention the veteran grit.
by ChadGod on Apr 24, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
absolutely
President of the Joey Devine fan club as of 1/15/08. Accepting applications for other positions. "He has no equivalent." -Paul DePodesta on Jeremy Brown
by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad News: Angels Win
Good News: RedSox Lose
by Zonis on Apr 24, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There is no good news to this
I want every team to beat the Angels.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would root for Al Qaeda's cricket team to beat the Angels
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 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well,
that goes without saying. But the Yankees?!
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 24, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
on symbolism alone, I'd root for the Yankees 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 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Would the Yankees
agree to play the Al Qaeda cricket team? Do they have a cricket team?
I’ve just got a great idea!
Instead of al lthis war stuff, we’ll just send them an invitation…
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 24, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Taliban IM softball squad, too.
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on Apr 24, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not
the Yankees and not (as I discovered to my surprise during the eighth inning of the sixth game of the 2002 World Series) the Giants.
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 24, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not me
I root for pretty much EVERYONE, including Yankees and Red Sox, to beat the Angels.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh Captain my Captain
how I long for the carefree days of thinking there was no fault within you.
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 24, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Sorry to ruin the illusion. I just hate the Angels with every fiber of my being.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about Buck and Davis to Sac for awhile?
Thats leaves
Cust
Brown
Sweeney
Deno
For the outfiled? Until Buck gets healthy that is.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 24, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Davis can't go to Sac
he’s out of options.
by Zonis on Apr 24, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
exactly
that’s why the move was bizarre. a la kevin thompson
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he's a true A he'll be injured within the week and we keep him
if not, DFA.
by green star oakland on Apr 24, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question for AN
Would you trade Travis Buck for Josh Fields?
by Zonis on Apr 24, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Based on our 3B situation
Yes, I would
Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.
by TexasAsfan on Apr 24, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don’t think CHI would do that. They’d take a young pitcher, though, i bet.
by jefeboy on Apr 24, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
Considering:
- the OF prospects in our system compared to the 3B prospects in our system
- the fact that I kinda doubt Chavez will ever play again
- the fact that Buck is constantly injured
I’d do that deal in a heartbeat.
by mikev on Apr 24, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ian Stewart
What about this guy http://thebaseballcube.com/players/S/Ian-Stewart.shtml ?
I bet the rockies would take a young pitcher at this point…
by juanmiguel on Apr 24, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
time to go back to class
go a’s
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by flipgatey3 on Apr 24, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank goodness.
AN’s back in business. Wow what a day! We’re up seven and The Big Hurt’s back !
-Dan
by ironliver on Apr 24, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dern, I missed the last 2 runs
My daughter had surgery today and I’m looking after her as she rests on the couch. Now I have to do the dishes. I’ll be back when I can, eat me, Minnesota!
by paradox on Apr 24, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Open sores radio?
Ouch.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Cajun Combo"
nickname for Gaudin and Smith
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Things that can make
AN going down all better…
The fact that I get to watch the game on MLB.tv AND listen to Korach synced perfectly to the timing. I love day games like this. I wish Korach would do TV.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 24, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
-1
Jealous.
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL!
Was that KenKo singing along behind that Geico commercial?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"Twist and shout!"
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
by Elvez on Apr 24, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought so!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, hilarious.
Very, very tone deaf.
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DONNIE MURPHY!
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Apr 24, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
everytime I hear his name, I think of Charlie Murphy.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Apr 24, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DARKNESS!
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on Apr 24, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
PADDY FIELDS!
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 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HR!!!! 9-2
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Twist and Shout!!!
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
by Elvez on Apr 24, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Davis Triples!
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow...Rajai!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 24, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHHHH!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love Rajai Davis...
Man, please keep him…So nice to have one guy who isnt slow on this team! Save Rajai!
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Apr 24, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
giants
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When he got DFA'd
I dropped him from my fantasy team…...
Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.
by TexasAsfan on Apr 24, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Homer and a triple! Gotta love it!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that's impressive, to hit a triple and carry a set of wheels around the bases.
by mikev on Apr 24, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
chuckles
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even more impressive
is when someone like Sweeney gets a double with that piano he is perpetually carrying on his back.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's see if Davis can steal home...
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We need a double and single for the inning cycle.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My goodness is Rajai Davis speedy.
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on Apr 24, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Runner on 3rd, no outs
Let’s see if these are true A’s …
by green star oakland on Apr 24, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rajai: 1.333 SLG
Frank: .000 SLG
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 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Last I heard about Davis is that he has the potential to steal 40 bags/yr.
That’s a lot of potential, but is it worth the risk of keeping him on the roster all year?
by RenoTy on Apr 24, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rajai Davis
Thinks he’s getting cut too. I like this new machiavellian roster management. Keep them all in fear of the axe.
by Future Ed on Apr 24, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
See my sig line
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Apr 24, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HR, Triple, Double
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now just a single!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We're regressing to the mean.
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHH!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want to marry this team.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2008 2:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are we going to see you on the news
getting removed from the compound?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was the basement?
Faith and perspective...2008 Oakland A's.
by LongTimeFan on Apr 24, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah,
I’m the one with the unibrow.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 24, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just call you Freida, eh?
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're so easy!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
mikeA
you out there? chess is going down in berkeley right now
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 24, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki
was one of my favorite players to interview a few years ago when he was in Stockton. He was just so humble and polite and surprisingly funny.
I love seeing him have immense success at this level.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he looks really good in just about every plate appearance
Even when the outcome isn’t good, the process is always right on.
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 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's an act, he's a total phony!
He kicks puppies and eats them. Unless I get there first.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that what you refer to as "McFood"?
You sick puppy!
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why is there always a blackout in good games?! Why Lord Why!!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My lasting memory of Jesse Crain
Jesus, I go tears and shivers just watching that video. ::sniff:: Miss you Swisher!
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on Apr 24, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh cool, Jesse's pitching!
I work with his brother-in-law. I nearly had family section tickets for today’s game but one of the other players took em.
by mikev on Apr 24, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Big Hurt looks very handsome in green and gold.
It’s like he never left.
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on Apr 24, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Beautiful words
“A’s settle for 2.”
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
#$%^%#!
The local radio station just left A’s coverage to go to a riveting game of JuCo Baseball.
At least it isnt a game where we are blowing everyone out and a past hero returns and…oh wait.
@#^x%x#!
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Apr 24, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
kifr?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That suxorz.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gameday has the Murphy HR and Suzuki RBI 2B videos...
But not the triple. I wanna see that guy run!
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
by Elvez on Apr 24, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Barton in, M Sweeney out.
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
by Elvez on Apr 24, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Question for salb918 and others...
When Buck gets off the DL, can we put him on the 25-Man Roster for 1 Day, and send him down to AAA then next? I want to see him regain form in Sacramento, and it would be nice to push back his Arbitration Eligibility to 2011.
So, when Buck is Eligible to come off the DL, “option” Ryan Sweeney down to AAA, with a gentlemen’s agreement that he’ll be brought back up ASAP. This gives us the chance keep our current roster intact.
Is this Possible?
by Colorado Fan on Apr 24, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's a question for grover, devo, PT.
I’m not up on my roster rules.
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on Apr 24, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two things
1. Buck can get his swing back in AAA as it is—he can spend up to 20 days with the club on a rehab assignment.
2. If the team really wants to push his free agency back a season, they can send him down to AAA as soon as he comes off the DL. It’s not required that the player be active on the MLB roster for a day first. Connor Robertson, last season, was DLed, missed about a month, then was activated and immediately optioned down. (And was then eventually waived, outrighted to Sacramento, and then traded to Arizona in the Haren deal. Pretty eventful season.)
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on Apr 24, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kooble-a Kahn grounds out to Bartok the Magnificent.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
10 is such a nice number when it's on our side.
They just said the Twins have not drawn a walk all series, unbelievable!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KenKo would like that
then he would not have to remember to do the clear card ad.
by Future Ed on Apr 24, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not with how few pitches they see
Smith’s at 60 through 5, Gaudin threw 84 through 7 …
by green star oakland on Apr 24, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another QS for an A's starter
77 pitches through 6. A’s still haven’t walked a batter in the series.
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Smith gets two K's looking to end the inning. This kid makes me smile!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
me too!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How can you tell if a lizard is smiling?
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
exclamation marks!!!!:)
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I"ll buy that!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AN IS BACK!!!!!!!!
Oh wow!!!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 24, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else having comments re-new themselves?
by RenoTy on Apr 24, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not I...
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you clicking on a link out of the page and then using "back" to return ?
That always restores an old page.
by green star oakland on Apr 24, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
omg I love this team! I’ve been busy all day and haven’t been able to check anything online til now but YAAAY FRANK THOMAS IS BACK!! YAAAY! THE A’s ARE WINNING! WOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!
by drmmerchk on Apr 24, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
After watching Murphy's HR
I have offically decided I don’t like Hannahan. I know it’s only one hit but I just like murphy’s swing better. it was fast and compact and he still blasted it. Hannahan has a uber long swing but barely any pop (besides ups) as a results. It looks like he is going to fall down everytime he swings. plus his defense has been horrible lately.
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 24, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
i wrote that before the 2nd Hr. that just proves my point :-)
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
by micdog2001 on Apr 24, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another HR for Donnie :-)
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone else think Thomas is going to have a big year?
He seems to play well when he has a chip on his shoulder – like when the A’s first got him from Chicago.
Not only is Toronto paying for Frank, they’ll also be motivating him… I love it!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Apr 24, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, good thing we didn't resign him for 18 mil!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn
Murphy hit the hell out of that one. Stupid gameday. I was checking the box score and it showed the homer before it happened on mlb.tv. Oh well. Good stuff.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 24, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
another hr!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HIT THAT BALL DONNIE MURPHY!
What did Donnie Murphyy’s bat say to the ball?
CRACK!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on Apr 24, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DONNIE MURPHY!!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 24, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are the A's now outhomering Utley?
finally!
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Apr 24, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
did you hear that too? on espn radio?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gwen Knapp says HRs don't matter
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 24, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the A's can all take cabs to score runs and expense the fares to Billy
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 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Utley was only 3-4 with no HRs today.
Slacker.
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by HigherPie on Apr 24, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Donnie
He hit that even harder than he throws!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 24, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Makes sense
because nobody can throw a ball from home plate far enough to be a HR
by MobiusKlein on Apr 24, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
steel challenges you
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 24, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How would I accept that challenge?
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 24, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs