Open Game Thread: A's vs. Twins
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 24, 2008 1:15 PM PDT
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PrintA'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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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
Good thing the server problems happened
on a slow day.
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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.
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
leave out an "N"?
I predict lots of BBs and HRs for the Big Hurt!
The A's colors are green and gold.
Dusting off my Hurt bobblehead!
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King
thank you lordy
i was going crazy!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions
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
Poppy says Frank is missing his rebar.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
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
So, um, somebody tell Mike Sweeney that he doesn't go first to third EVERY TIME.
Especially when it’ a grounder to the infield.
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
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
someone tell me what's happening
not tv today.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions
Lariano was ripped by the A's
6 runs, the Big Hurt walked. Leadoff HR for MN a distant twinge, thankfully.
"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. @('.')@
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!
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dp!
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King
woohoo!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions
Kubel on 3rd
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i really don't like kubel!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions
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.
i don't think it's are a platoon team, some just resting
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions
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. @('.')@
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. @('.')@
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
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. @('.')@
... 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. @('.')@
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. @('.')@
uh, okay!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions
AHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
This day is out of control.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
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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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. @('.')@
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
Thanks for getting the server back, Blez
This is much, much better. Things happen, don’t worry about it.
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
they tried to fix the search, didn't they.
between that and Hurt coming back, the servers were doomed.
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
Someone tipped their server, didn't they?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
He didn't say they were upgrading the COW on their servers
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
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. @('.')@
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
that sucks, i love M. Sweeney, don't like Thomas all that much
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions
how? why?
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diva! swisher was the only one that kept him sane.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions
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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I think Cust is the odd man out
Sweeney makes way more contact and is valuable in clubhouse to youngsters
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. @('.')@
Don't wish it at all
I think that is maybe what is going to happen.
not likely.
Beane’s not going to trade 4 years of Cust for 1 year of Sweeney, especially with Hurt back.
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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yeah right!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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!
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.
i have a feeling he will be DFAd soon enough
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I agree man, Davis will not be here long
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 24, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
word
i mean, it’s a “flier” i guess. seemed kinda pointless.
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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.
right
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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
sounds good to me
his swing looks looooong
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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. @('.')@
i knew you'd like that suggestion MB
and hard to say where you’re wrong
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oh no! ron washington might be fired soon.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions
not his fault
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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
i'm down
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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. @('.')@
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
lirano
so what is with lirano, just a real bad outing or is he hurt?
he is not the same guy
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it's Tejada
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
yeah
it’s a shame he was fun to watch his rookie year.
i don’t exactly mind the result today though….
agreed
he’s allowed to pitch well against anyone but us
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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.
his slider
killed his elbow
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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
no
better
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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?
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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that
i can get on board with. fields could be awesome
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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.
JESUS GUZMAN
he’s hitting .430 in double A right now
he was awful
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agreed
and back to square one we are
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that alone
would be one more reason to bring Washington back. Hell, look what he did with Chavez.
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by OrlandoAsFan on Apr 24, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Not sure that's an entirely appropriate comparison ...
by green star oakland on Apr 24, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Do I recall that Daric Hands-of-Stone Barton has played third?
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he was terrible
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both
i saw two games, in one he was awful, in the other he was terrible
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FRANK THOMAS!!!!!!!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
what happenedddd
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Nothing.
I’m just excited.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
don't scare me!
but i’m excited too. i wish i coulda cut this class i’m sitting in. ;)
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She's getting ready for his 2 RBI double
That is coming up in a few minutes
He's on deck?
Or is MLB audio really that far behind?
sweeney 2 run double
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this is gonna work out nicely
keep them both
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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."
dang it, who likes walls?
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions
hahahahahahaha
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0-2
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions
absolutely
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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
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. @('.')@
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
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. @('.')@
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
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
lol
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
exactly
that’s why the move was bizarre. a la kevin thompson
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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
Based on our 3B situation
Yes, I would
Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.
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.
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…
time to go back to class
go a’s
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Thank goodness.
AN’s back in business. Wow what a day! We’re up seven and The Big Hurt’s back !
-Dan
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!
Open sores radio?
Ouch.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
"Cajun Combo"
nickname for Gaudin and Smith
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions
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
+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
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."
"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
I thought so!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Yeah, hilarious.
Very, very tone deaf.
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everytime I hear his name, I think of Charlie Murphy.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
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
PADDY FIELDS!
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
HR!!!! 9-2
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions
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
AHHHHHHH!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:08 PM PDT reply actions
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.
giants
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
Homer and a triple! Gotta love it!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
chuckles
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions
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
We need a double and single for the inning cycle.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
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
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?
Rajai Davis
Thinks he’s getting cut too. I like this new machiavellian roster management. Keep them all in fear of the axe.
See my sig line
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
Now just a single!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
AHHHHH!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions
I want to marry this team.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
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
Yeah,
I’m the one with the unibrow.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Just call you Freida, eh?
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
mikeA
you out there? chess is going down in berkeley right now
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
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
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. @('.')@
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
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
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
My lasting memory of Jesse Crain
Jesus, I go tears and shivers just watching that video. ::sniff:: Miss you Swisher!
stat-addled alien overlord
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.
#$%^%#!
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
kifr?
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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?
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.
Kooble-a Kahn grounds out to Bartok the Magnificent.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
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
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
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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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
me too!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
How can you tell if a lizard is smiling?
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
how?
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
exclamation marks!!!!:)
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
AN IS BACK!!!!!!!!
Oh wow!!!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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
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!
wow
i wrote that before the 2nd Hr. that just proves my point :-)
A's all the way in 08 . . . oh never mind!
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
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
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
another hr!!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:30 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
did you hear that too? on espn radio?
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions
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. @('.')@
Utley was only 3-4 with no HRs today.
Slacker.
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Makes sense
because nobody can throw a ball from home plate far enough to be a HR
And another hit for Davis
A.W.E.S.O.M.E. Day.
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No, but I know some pitchers that are getting roasted! And where the A's are.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
haha!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
not only are the A's
playing well, but I can catch up on hits on my fantasy team haha
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
Well, the Twins have trouble out in real sunlight, like the zombies in I Am Legend.
“That’s the problem with Santa Carla, too many damn vampires!”
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
Ah
AN back, Thomas back, and a ROMP. Nice afternoon.
There was a nest of that spider to that, but it is that.
Double play!
Big hand for Greg Smith!
Although, at 91 pitches, maybe he can start the 8th.
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Angels
Could they have been any luckier this week against Boston? I mean, Beckett scratched the day of his start, so a AAA guy fills in. Then Dice-K gets the flu and gets scratched, and then another rookie makes the start today. Are you freaking kidding me?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Seriously...makes me ill.
We’ll just have to beat them next week ourselves. ;-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 24, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of
I haven’t seen if ICTShocker has posted or not, but he’s going to be in LA next week and was going to see if there was some sort of AN meetup or not? What do you know?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Not to mention Varitek sat the whole series
and Crisp was hurt for 2 games. They caught Boston at just the right time.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Apr 24, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah but Detroit is pounding the shit out of the ball
and should be able to pound the crap out of Angels as well
Games will probably be 5 hours long each
True
I just hope Carlos Guillen is ok..Leyland said today he couldnt even walk after the foul ball off his knee last night. Maggs and Miggy C are certainly heating up though.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Apr 24, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Uh, that rookie was Justin Masterson
He went 6 innings, 3 hits, 1 run.
It was the bullpen that choked for the Blowsox
Waited too long to go to Okajima
Waited til bases loaded and a one run game…Gotta tip the cap to Figgins…..but Okahima should have been in earlier.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Apr 24, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Just got here.
Man, what a day, when you get back and not only did the A’s sign the Big Hurt, but they’re leading 11-2 in the 6th.
FRANK!
1 more inning for Smith?
or do you send him to the showers?
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
I think this would be the perfect time for Braden.
Let smith leave on a high note and get some work in for Braden.
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty
Good day for Dale to end his HR drought
Smoke one, Dale!
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Andrew Brown
trying to protect a 0.00 ERA
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If he's gonna give up a run...
Today would be the day!
anti-anti-jinx
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Picking Nits
In a blow out like this do we really need to use Brown? I guess the thinking is he can go 2 innings and finish the game out, but it seems like Braden or Devine could do the job as well.
perfect time for braden
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
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NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
how about letting us have AN and fixing the search function instead?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
and we're back
I'm one of the guys that built the new SB Nation
by Trei Brundrett on Apr 24, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Go gank Halo Heaven's servers! And delete Rev.Hiccup's account while you're at it.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
Excellent catch
Not bad considering he probably hadn’t been that close to the wall yet.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
game on!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions
new crush: Greg Smith!
well since his first start, actually.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions
Long term roster issue
I’m concerned that the roster is/will be DH/1B/OF heavy. Ellis and Crosby have both been prone to breakdowns. It would be nice to have another IF around to play a few innings here or there. Today would have been a great day to rest one of those guys in the later innings.
That's why they signed Frank! Defensive replacement at SS!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
nice catch rajai davis!
i’m glad the giants traded matt morris for this guy…
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Given his performance since the trade
I’m guessing they are too.
“Nothing” has been significantly better than Matt Morris over the last 10 months.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
true, but i was making a joke, not evaluating the trade...
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Crosby singles.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions
Awesome...Awesomer...AWESOMEST!!!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
how do you find those so fast?
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
hahaha
college has taught me to side track whatever I’m originally supposed to be doing and find almost anything, anywhere. Just need the correct keywords
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
nice!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice shootin', son.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
you'd buy anything for a dollar.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions
How much for the lizard?
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
what's your offer?
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll feed and water it every day...and night. Sometimes thrice, sometimes rice, always nice.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
At this point though
I don’t know if I’d buy a Buck for a dollar.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Bitches leave.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
*to opposing pitchers*
“Your move, creep!” :)
"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"
mug shot!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
woohoo!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions
This is the winner
That’s so good on so many different levels. Can this be the new “Nice win, bitches!”?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
haha there will always be
a picture for every occasion. For instance…
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
5Aces will buy that for a dollar.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Do I reeeeeally wanna know
what occasion that is?!? :Þ
"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"
5Aces said he would buy anything for a dollar but 50 cents.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
haha actually
it was me who wouldn’t invest a dollar into 50 cents. I didn’t think it would make cents(sense)
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
haha! oh my bad.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Apr 24, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
victory!!
casilla/devine/brown: 32.1 innings, 0.00 era
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
heh
braden should definitely have been used today instead of brown, and possibly instead of devine also.
hopefully casilla, brown and devine keep it up, who knows maybe geren will eventually use one of them in the 8th inning of a close game…
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Run differential
We now have the largest run differential in the AL.
I’ll take that.
yeah the a's had like 2.3 pythag wins today
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
maybe this will vault is into the 3rd order win percentage lead too. We were 0.9 games behind Boston this morning.
Maybe we'll just beat the snot out of the Sawxors head to head. I'd prefer that, the good ol' fashioned way!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
{smacks forehead!}
That’s it! HRC just needs to switch to Pythagorean tallies!
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
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