Open Game Thread: Game 23 - A's vs. Mariners
by notsellingjeans on Apr 25, 2008 4:20 PM PDT
Email
PrintThe A's kick off an important road trip today against Seattle at 7:10 p.m., fresh off Thursday's invigorating rout of the Twins in Frank Thomas' A's debut redux.
I began this season thinking I'd use game thread previews to discuss a human-interest element involving the opposing team's SP, and tonight game grants us yet another interesting human, right up there with the religiously devout reformed porn addict % and the most sabermetrically-influenced player in baseball , both of whom we've profiled in this space on previous Fridays.
Today the Mariners send out Miguel Batista, who writes poetry and novels in his spare time , including this one about about a serial killer (excerpt of Miguel's writing included).
Meanwhile, the A's counter with Dana Eveland, one of AL's leading pitchers thus far with a 1.90 ERA and 1.18 WHIP in his four starts. Although he hasn't written any crime novels I am told that he has read several books.
% = Byrd's "problem" inspired, IMO, the three best consecutive QOTMs in AN history by Nico, FSU and Monkeyball within the first 20 comments.
Tonight's lineup hasn't been posted yet but will likely include Cust in left field and Big Hurt DHing, with Barton and Hannahan back in at their customary hot corners against a right-handed pitcher.
The A's are 14-9. They can split their next four games and still be on a 96-win pace with exactly one-sixth of the season in the books. If they could somehow keep that pace going for the remainder of the year they'd be division champs.
Let's go Oakland!
488 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Mariners need Batista to go deep into tonight's game
The last two nights vs. Baltimore, the Mariners bullpen has been asked to throw 133 pitches. Sean Green and Brandon Morrow have each worked both nights.
Meanwhile, the A’s bullpen is well rested, having thrown 70 pitches total the last two games.
Neither Bedard nor Duchscherer figures to last long tomorrow. If either starter is knocked out early tonight it could have a fairly significant carryover into tomorrow…and that’s particularly true if it’s the A’s KO’ing Batista early.
FIRST!!!!!
Grrr…Damn you, Soker.
Cindi
P.S. Is Dana Evland left-handed? Because if so, I’m pretty sure I dated her cousin!
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
Won't be a big deal for the A's...
Braden’s there for mop up duty, and he’ll be sent down tomorrow.
"Looks like you brought two too many."
Fourth!
Unfortunately, the Angels are on the same pace as the A’s are. Is it too soon to mention tiebreakers?
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 25, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions
At the beginning of the month, I was starting to think
about four-way tie-breakers and how that would work. But the Rangers appear to be in a bit of a slump completely suck.
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
Four way is pretty easy actually
assuming you’re playing for one spot.
Toss coins to determine 1-4 seeds, then play 2 rounds of single elimination.
Where things really get hairy is when there are cross-divisional ties of more than 2 teams involving the wild card.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
WOW The Avenger of Blood looks really good
” ‘Make sure you get the crowd and their signs in the shot,’ she instructed as she tucked a windswept lock of hair behind her ear. “
Plus this assertion about the murder of nine Buddhist monks in Arizona
” To this day, that had been the harshest blow ever dealt to the Buddhist religion in all of it’s two thousand, five hundred year history. “
Hopefully tonight he pitches as well as he writes
And Street and Brown continue to pitch better than they play chess.
DONNIEMURPHY!
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."
Let's go, SMURPHY, clapclap, clapclapclap!
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Apr 25, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's go, Smurfy, clap clap clap-clap-clap!
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 25, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Why is Brown playing over Denorfia
against a righthander?
Shit, why is Sweeney playing over Denorfia against a righthander?
Good vibes from yesterday’s game notwithstanding, this lineup looks really, really bad.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
Word, at least through the ?s.
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Apr 25, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Brown? Why is Cust playing over Denorfia or Davis for that matter?
Why people continue to ride for Jack Cust on this site is baffling. I guess if he gets a hit tonight that will guarantee him playing time for another week, God help us all if he actually hits a home run.
My concern is that with OF defense so important at Safeco,
since you have Big Hurt for BBs/HRs why not get Denorfia in there instead of Cust, for defense if nothing else?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I'm never happy when Cust is in the field
It’s only a matter of time before he costs us a game with his creative routs to the ball
Or Brown with one of his throws -
He never hits the cutoff man. We should combine this OF into one guy who gets a bad jump on the ball, then is slow trying to get to it, then picks the ball up and hurls it to no one in particular.
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
Brown is a poor outfielder but at least he's an outfielder
Cust is just some dude with a glove on his hand
Though you could argue that hitting a cutoff man
is within anyone’s capacity, while being fast and agile are not. Which is just to say that Cust will always suck in the OF and it’s not his fault, but Brown should be better than he is.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Not his fault? lol
Who’s fault is it? I guess you could blame his dad since they say he’s the one that focused Jack on hitting as the cost other aspects of the game. But as someone who’s played outfield beyond high school, I can guarantee you multiple coaches have sat him down and told him how important it is that he work on his defense. There’s just no excuse to have played pro ball this long and not be able to consistently take your first step back or stop running with your glove up. These are things I don’t see from 16 year old girls I coach. I agree with you Brown should be a better outfielder than he is. But Cust can’t be excused for his little league fundamentals.
I don't have a problem with Brown in there right now,
because I think he’s swinging a hot enough bat – especially in terms of RBI production – that it makes sense to get him in there. Although his defense has been pretty disappointing; very unfundamental. He and Cust mean Sweeney has to cover a lot of ground – oh wait, he gets terrible jumps on balls. Hope it’s a ballpark with small dimensions. Aw, crap.
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
Yup - seems like a time to go for defense,
but we’re going for power – which is fine if we make the plays. Cust, Sweeney, Brown makes me fear we won’t.
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
24-million-dollar-san hitting 7th
Jeff Clement hitting locker doors.
LL’s initial reaction was trippy enough. I can’t wait to see how they react to the size of the contract.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
To whom referreth you?
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
Nico/Monkeyball:
I’m going to need an assist when we exceed 400 comments or so…can you guys create a game thread part 2 for me?
by notsellingjeans on Apr 25, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions
I'll post all the consenants if Monkeyball can handle the vowels
Deal?
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
But who'll handle spellcheck?
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Apr 25, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll just delete the comments I don't like
That’ll keep us below the number. Does that work for everyone?
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
Today's "fun fact" -
Emil Brown hasn’t walked since April 11th.
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
Today's "fun fact"
Poochini hasn’t been walked since five o’clock.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
Has anyone seen a video with Davis' triple?
I’d love to see it, but MLB.com doesn’t have it…
"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 had hoped to see it on Baseball Tonight yesterday
I don’t know what I was thinking in expecting a show devoted to in depth baseball coverage to show more than 3 plays of an A’s game.
Grrr...
Placido Polanco never grounds out weakly to shortstop to end games against the A’s. We need a win tonight to stay even with Anaheim.
Thanks a lot Detroit
what a terrible showing today.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Yeah, I thought Sheffield was going to come thru
with the bases loaded but he got it off the end of the bat and was about 10 feet short of a GS
have a safe flight!
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."
Question
anyone know of a website online i can listen to the game? I know I listen online to the 9ers.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions
Just MLB.com Audio
All the baseball radio broadcasts online are available strictly from them. It’s ~$15 for the season.
"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
Thanks man
that blows but does not suprise me
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
No site for free.
MLB radio is worth the money. And I used to have really slow dial up and it still worked.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Thanks Jenn
i might have to give it a shot
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
you might try googling around for seattle radio
one of their stations might stream it.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Do you have inside information?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Yayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy
it’s Friday and there’s an A’s game actually on TV! Wonders never cease.
Alas, I can only stay until 8:15 :*(
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."
Frank on TV pregame!
I heart him. Welcome back!
AHHHHH!!!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Please don't use the words "Frank" and "TV" so close together.
It makes me cringe.
H-A-N-A-H-A-N. Hanahan.
A dedication
If I may be so bold, I’d like to dedicate today’s game to David Seibel, 9/21/48 – 4/21/08, from whose funeral I returned earlier today. He was a good friend, a world traveler, marvelous storyteller, and best of all, a fellow Iowa A’s fan. Here’s to you, Dave.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
ok gameday has mike sweeney in center field
mistake of course? yes?
Batista looks like one of those air-kissing tanning booth guys.
He should pop his collar.
"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 love the road greys.
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
I love the dark green too.
But I think I love the “Oakland” emblazoned across the front.
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
I'd like to have Hurt's babies...
but I fear I wouldn’t survive.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Which stage of the process would kill you?
;P
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 25, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Might not survive making them
did i say that out load?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I think their delivery...
Would be a “Big Hurt” indeed.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
I'm picturing
three snaps in a Z formation when you say that.
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."
Intuition.
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."
Hitting Barton Second is PERFECT!!!
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Apr 25, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions
The ball juked Sexson...
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 25, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions
I'm With Y'all tonight:
I’m online covering the Draft, so I’ll be here all night!!!
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Apr 25, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions
My lord.
No offense whatsoever, but after listening to ESPN radio for many hours today, I am sooooo sick of the NFL draft.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Is anyone else having problems
with the comment box having scroll bars?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
I did before the AN Crash of '08
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Look down.... Look up
We have two runners on with nobody out! (Looks down again)
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
This looks like yesterday already
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Apr 25, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions
The rebar is back!!
Just shipped in!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
I don't get it either:
When Chavy gets back this line-up will make more sense.
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Apr 25, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions
Let's GO HURT!!!!
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Apr 25, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions
I can't stop smiling. :-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Bring Back Harold Baines!
Let’s have an all-DH squad.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
Welcome Back FRANK!!!
Pride And Poise!!!
by Raymond St. Martin (Saint) on Apr 25, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
Thank you sir!
Finally got my internet back on in my new place. BTW, I hear Lily is as cute as ever.
by Philip Christy on Apr 25, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
All right Frank!!!!!
I LOVE YOU, I MISSED YOU!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Favorite A's moment
One of my favorite A’s moments was when Big Hurt was up at bat against the Mariners a couple of years ago, with Joel Pinero on the mound. Pinero fell behind 2-0, and the Mariners commentator on MLB.TV said something along the lines of, “If Pinero’s thinking about throwing Thomas a fastball here, he’d better keep it down.” He didn’t keep it down. GOOODBYE, BASEBALL!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
How about smoking 2 homers against Santana?
talk about clutch
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
(drool)
that was such a great game
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Bases.... loaded!
For our #1 RBI man, Emil Brown! Go A’s!
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
So much
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
finally a game is on tv
bases loaded and big hurt lookin good!
It's Been A Great Year! Thanks Warriors!
GREAT eye by both Cust and Emil!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
They are like warm chocolate chip cookies.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Mmmmm...I want cookies now
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Still not used to comments like
“Bobby Crosby, a fine hitter.”
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Ah! Hahahahah!
Awesome. Listen to that crowd. Not happy.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
BoCro!
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
That seems like a lot for an A.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I have more confidence in him...
...than I’ve had in a few years. It is nice.
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 25, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
WHOA
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Get out of the way, Bobby!
Frank is coming in!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
LOL!
I love Bobby crawling out of Hurt’s way.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
You could tell
he looked up, down the third base line, and rolled…quick.
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."
Well, um...that'll work.
I was afraid for Crosby’s life with Frank Thomas barrelling down on him lying on the ground!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Stop, drop and roll!
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 25, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Crosby: stop drop and roll
get out of the way of the Big Hurt, quick!
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."
Seriously, that was hilarious...he just rolled away
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Bobby saw his life flash before his eyes.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Poor Cubbies.
Oh well, they’ll be ok. They’re used to it.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
LET'S GO OAKLAND!
Not enough yet…let’s make it a first inning like yesterday!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Sweet. Two starters in a row can't make it out of the first.
"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
We need one more hit
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
i luv
all this 1st inning action. a’s offense is way better than last year. lets just hope eric chavez and buck stay injured, because the a’s are playing well without them!
It's Been A Great Year! Thanks Warriors!
OH c'mon Sweeney...HIT IT!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
BadSweeney ruins the fun...let's go MURPHY!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Why swing at that?
4 walks means do not swing at crap!
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
Ryan Sweeney,
you should wear a bag on your head after that poor display.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Seriously
not a great show trying to stay up in the bigs
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, he's an Iowa boy like me.
I’ll defend him to the ends of the Earth. COME ON, BAD SWEENEY!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
jeebus
42 pitches for batista so far this inning … and counting.
""These guys are a different breed of ballclub." - Twins manager Ron Gardenhire on the A's
3 is good.
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."
43 pitches later...
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I love Eveland
He seems to be awesome and then loses control or concentration or whatever it is and then sucks for one inning. He has good stuff for a Lefty though.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
God made a few perfect people...
The rest he made right-handed.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
LOVED the dancing rally fry guy.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
i have an ichiro bobblehead.....
not that one, but a different one…..actually, two bobbleheads…..available for trade….
There's no crying in baseball!
Let's start the bidding!
I offer a 1990 Jose Canseco card.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
LET'S GO EVELAND
This guy is a good pitcher. You know, you’d have to say that so far the A’s have gotten more from the Haren trade than the Dbacks have, as Eveland and Smith have given us a bunch of good starts. Hopefully that trend continues.
The dude im trippin on
is Figgins, I never thought he would be the kind of switch hitter he is becoming. He had a great year last year and this year so far. Fricken Angel pricks.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Aarf ! Ichiro
I smoked country ribs for four hours, then grilled ‘em, mashed white potatoes’n steamed broccoli.
It was great but I smell like hickory. See you in the 4th, I have to clean up, let’s go A’s!
Daric and Ichiro discussing their favorite nightspots in Tokyo, no doubt
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Sigh. Is this going to be one of those 4-hour affairs?
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 25, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions
Ugh
I want to make it to the second inning before I have to go to bed (central time zone :P)
http://athleticsforlife.com
Friday night!!!! All-night A's game!!!!
:-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Eastern Time Zone
Don’t need to go to bed at any particular time tonight, but I would like to be awake at game’s end…
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 25, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Not pleased that we left bases loaded
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
These Mariners fans are cracking me up.
Booing their own pitcher in the bottom, now booing Eveland in the top.
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."
Eveland is doing a Batista impression
This is not good. Two 3-2 counts to the first three hitters. Let’s hope he gets it together.
Let's just put it this way..
Wishin’ won’t help. My condolences.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Wish in one hand...
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
That was nice.
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."
nasty pitch
Looked bad the first 3 hitters, but great stuff against Beltre.
The A's colors are green and gold.
That was a good recovery
Now we need to add on and make this clown throw another 30 pitches
For the third half-inning in a row,
leading off: Suzuki.
That has to be a record.
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
There is now way the mariners can contend,
with vidro as there DH. Perfect fit for bonds, but Bavasi is a moron.
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty
I'm thinking Clement could move to 1B and Sexson DH.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 25, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Or they could move Clement to 1B,
and sign Bonds as there DH, That would give them the best shot. But again I point out Bavasi is a moron.
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty
"Sucking" is now an injury?
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
Jeff Weaver disease?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Worked for Borowski
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeez, is it only the 2nd?
I’m already tight. IowaA’sFans ridiculously irreverent and incoherent comments were brought to you tonight by Windsor Canadian whiskey. Wheeee!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
I went all out with an 18 pack of Natural Light
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
"Are you feeling sore where you had the talentectomy?"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Apparently, after his last start
Batista said he discovered something he thought would help him a lot that he “wished he had discovered earlier in his career.” Okey dokey then, Miggy B.
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
Some guesses
Breathing through his eyelids.
Binge drinking.
The forkle ball.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Hey, that's almost a haiku -
Something Batista is actually good at!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
HE'S ALIVE!
I miss you Chavvy!
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."
Chavy in the dugout!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Gameday video up
Has the wild pitch. In real time, it looks like Crosby is going to die. That pitch really took off.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Hilarious when he rolled over to let Frank by
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL!
Then Hurt came hauling ass down the line and Crosby wet his pants.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
That wasn't Crosby, that was me
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
You wet Crosby's pants? Good aim...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Thanks! Batista tried, but he accidentally
wet a spot in the dirt next to his pants instead.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
And it was only the second-closest he came to dying -
Then Frank Thomas lumbered home while Crosby was lying in the right-handed batter’s box.
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
First time I liked it when Crosby "rolled over"
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
That was not a great swing on 2-0, dear unicorn
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
We are winning ‘time of possession’ for sure.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
How much does that count for, anyway?
-Cindi
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
Frank Thomas was a tight end at Auburn
Is that helping?
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 25, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
I've got news for you: It's not so tight anymore
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
HR
right here
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
Methinks he does not want to pitch to him
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
The Mariners are trying to kill someone in the A's organization.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Now I'm really curious what Batista "discovered" after his last start...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Harden is throwing a simulated game tomorrow
Does he plan to leave the game in the simulated 3rd inning just to keep it realistic?
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 25, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
wow, i think the big hurt is back
getting a four pitch walk….too bad cust is going to hit a HR
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
hmmmmm, Cust pops out
He fouls off tons of pitches these days, and few hitting results. Nice Walks, though.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 25, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I just threw out the Big Hurt poster that bbg
brought to AN Day Anaheim 2006. Dagnabbit.
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
I want another AN Day there
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope to see a game or two next week.
But you can’t beat a group like that in the enemy’s park after you’ve clinched.
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
I wouldnt either with "Sir Swing and Miss Alot" behind him
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions
Geez, seven walks, and we only scored 1 of them
C’mon Eveland!!! Be nasty!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Cust really is "missing" (hitting foul, popping up)
a lot of fastballs right now.
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
any chance m sweeney can play LF?
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
Any chance Barton can play left field!!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 25, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
or we could just sign bonds...i hear he play LF
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 25, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
*plays*
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 25, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Cust is dropping below the Mendoza line
like a lead balloon , one crappy bat at a time
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions
his OBP is still good
thats why I think he remains in the linup often
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Eveland....Not The Plan
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Who wins in a foot race?
Sexson or Hurt?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions
Does Sexson have to wear those heavy Frankenstein boots? I think that might give Hurt the edge.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Hahahahha
Hurt has to carry rebar in one hand and sing cadence at the same time to even it out.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
None of us will be around long enough to find out.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Prediction: No complete game for Eveland
And by complete game I mean 6 innings. :-(
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
Oooh, this is easy!
Prediction: The sun will rise in the East!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
It was a neck tattoo or the same pact
lets just say I look pretty dumb for a white guy that is 36 with a tat on his neck.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
ELLIS DDDD
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
Love Barton catching that pop up
with two hands.
Indeed.
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."
Sadly I have to go to work, at 5 a fucking m. Feel my pain AN!
Hopefully Eveland can continue to show how bad a deal the Haren trade was for the Dbacks!
as long as haren does well
the trade will never be horrible, unless eveland, smith, and Cargon all become stars, which isn’t happening
www.baseballmachine.blogspot.com
by SwishMyNish33 on Apr 25, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to leave in 3 minutes!
I would feel better if we had more runs.
/>[/always]The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
We're all morons
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
Don't the Marlins have cheerleaders?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Speaking of morons...
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
So you watch American football (for example) for the cheerleaders?
Is it wrong that I watch it for the soul destroying hits? :D
:D Good, good. So my amusement when Bush was crawling to the sidelines
after being nailed last year is acceptable. Good to know!
BOS 4, TB 5, FINAL/11
Half the Trop leaves unhappy.
Rays are 12-11…huh…
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 25, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
have fun Pam, dont do anything we wouldnt do
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
And whatever you do, don't do anything we WOULD do
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
It's just dinner.
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
And if you can't be good, be good at it!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Peace out everyone.
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."
Bye!
We’ll miss you!
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 25, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
emil brown sounds like a type of rice
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
I heard him on the pre-game show too
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
David Seibel.
So, earlier, I wanted to dedicate this game to my family friend, and Iowa A’s fan, Dave Seibel, who recently died. I’d like to tell a couple of stories about him. Here’s the first. So Dave and his buddy are on their way, early in the morning, to a business meeting. They get a little confused at the interchanges in Des Moines, but figure they’re on the right track. After some jolly chit-chatting and such, it’s about time for their meeting, and they figure they must be getting close to their destination of Atlantic, Iowa. Then they see a sign: “Welcome to Missouri.”
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Haha
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
South central Iowa will do that to you
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on Apr 25, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Missourian here....
I got lost going to Iowa once… ended up in Nebraska.
Okay, twice.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
2nd chance for Sweeney
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Seven,I think?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I would like
if we could keep Rajai Davis as a pinch-runner or something
I’ve heard he’s just a temporary fill for Buck, but as a pinch-runner I think he can be useful, more thna Cust is at least
www.baseballmachine.blogspot.com
why the ef do the angels have to keep winning
don they know that its our turn to win the AL west
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
Yeah, seriously.
Isn’t it just the gentlemanly thing to do? Also: Another run! Yes!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Good Bad Sweeney!
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
ryan sweeney looks like kevin bacon
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
Except he's from Iowa.
Which, in my modest opinion, makes him much more hot.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Iowa, Im kind of hoping your a chick after that statement
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
No, sadly, I'm not.
I was just trying to defend my bro. Know what I’m saying? That’s straight right? ... Right? I sure hope so.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
It's a man-crush.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Its all cool
but “Hot” ? Maybe a stud, ripped or a dude that macks broads. Somthing like that, maybe im old school,lol
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Ok, ok.
Point taken. Maybe that wasn’t the best word for it.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
That's nothing.
Let me tell you about my man-crush for Big Hurt!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
I believe the internet term is 'no-homo'.
Though everyone who uses said term should be summarily executed without trial.
i mean donnie murphy
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 25, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
eh, same difference
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 25, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope Suzuki tackles Santana's ass
just for fun
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions
Fine, I'll take Hannahan
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
Sweeney doesnt like to walk much huh?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions
Eveland's pitch count isnt that bad 41
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 25, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions
i bet eveland eats spinach
kind of like popeye
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
What a bizarre thing to say.
Next it’ll be that his weakness is kryptonite. (which we all know is Justin Upton’s weakness).
He's strong to the sixth-ish 'cause he eats his spinach
He’s Dana the Eve—a-land!!!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
I liked that play
Eveland did not rush the throw; very calm.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Didn't hurt himself...
RICH HARDEN!!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Between his pitching style and the way he wears his cap...
... Eveland looks like the lovechild of Joe Blanton and Dallas Braden.
Oh Cust, if you can't field, you should be able to hit.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
He made a GREAT effort to get there...
...but should have caught it once he did.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Once he got there he remembered he's Jack Cust
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 25, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
To be honest
I was SHOCKED he got to that ball!!!!
But he shoulda had it.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
I think he shocked himself...
and that’s why it clanked off his glove.
“OMG! I might catch this! [clank!]”
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
REALLY nice play.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on Apr 25, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, no.
Don’t mention that name. Sweeney is no B.G. He’s the real deal! Let’s go Bad Sweeney! Iowa Boy!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
he needs some 1-2-3 innings
that are like 10 pitches
www.baseballmachine.blogspot.com
by SwishMyNish33 on Apr 25, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
Like, seriously, what the hell just happened? I went to blow my nose, and the next thing I knew… inning over!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
that was the inning eveland needed
It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 25, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Mark Ellis
is starting to annoy me
www.baseballmachine.blogspot.com
NEW THREAD OPEN!!!
This one has a strained right groin.
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
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
