Open Thread: Game 28 - A's at Angels (cont.)
by Nico on Apr 29, 2008 8:21 PM PDT
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Print2-0 Angels after 5 innings, with the pickoffs tied 1-1...
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Anyone want to make a joke about Hudler checking the thickness of their bat?
...
Anyone?
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Not that I want to wait til the end of the game to win it, but how nice would it be to see
F-Rod blow a save against us?
I have a really bad headache
and this game is not helping.
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."
There's always booze...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm already there.
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."
Full Sail IPA from Trader Joe's
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'm on Le Merle Belgian farmhouse-style saison
from North Coast Brewing Co.
Damn this stuff is good.
And I just put the homemade quiche in the oven.And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
There's always more...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I fell in love with the Space Coast last week but thought I totally blew the interview
Today I find out they are making concessions to accomodate me. Amazing.
concessions?
Dude. They’re giving you hot dogs, beer, and novelty foam fingers?
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
Did Geren not get the memo?
The A’s don’t “bunt”
"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."
Unless its swinging
and you’re Jack Cust
by speedchaser9 on Apr 29, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I hate it when fair HRs turn into
foul balls that are caught. It’s like “YES! Dang…foul!...Oh 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
Saunders looks good
the guy can flat out deal.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 29, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions
I hate the Angels as much as anyone
but calling a pitcher good is better then calling your hitters crappy.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 29, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I would actually
be in favor of that…
dunno why
by speedchaser9 on Apr 29, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
they aren’t releasing those hundreds of millions of dollars… if all else fails they can make him a pitching coach or a bullpen catcher or something.
by nateinberkeley on Apr 29, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
For Zito's sake,
they need to trade him to the Met’s for a bag of used balls…
by As Fan in the Bronx on Apr 29, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
No can do -
I have to unclog the pipes before the plumbers come.
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
My mother does the EXACT same thing.
WHY?! That’s what she’s there for.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
man this offense is killing me
i feel like most of the time i check on a game it’s zeroes across the board. rally time!
hopefully Zukes
knows to run home when K-Rod drops the throwback
by speedchaser9 on Apr 29, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
OMG!
“Got touched by big daddy”?
Tobias Funke is in the booth…
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Is he wearing jean shorts?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Gerg is daeling 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
Wow!
Smith is very impressive, my first time seeing him pitch
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 29, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
Now is the time to start panicking
I would like some hits and runs please.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
MA in Obvious
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
Well there's a first time for everything!
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 lost
(reverse jynx please)
"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."
If Saunders' curveball was a baby
I’d kick it in the face
Damn it
Crosby’s been stinging it today but no hits
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
WHAT?!
Bobby was an ANGELS FAN? Explains everything.
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Jeff Weaver has a job...
... so yes.
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
With the kind of money even middle relievers are making on the open market...
... good, cheap pitching has definitely become a precious commodity. Beane struck at the perfect time (although it still hurt seeing Haren go), and he got quite the haul.
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
This is why I wanted to see more patients at the plate early
and not all the first pitch swings. You now have a pitcher that has only thrown 86 pitches and owns your ass.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 29, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions
yeah, more Angels HBP!
oh, maybe you meant, “patience”
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
I don't know
You see more patients, you have to deal with all of the insurance claims… Best just leave it alone
by As Fan in the Bronx on Apr 29, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Last night, as soon as I played
the song Touch my body, Daric hit that 3 run shot.
If we get enough people on here to play this song at the same time… The possibilities are endless.
"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."
yeah and pass the rally fishsticks too
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
High socks make you run faster.
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."
Is this that Hippity-Hop I've been hearing so much about?
by speedchaser9 on Apr 29, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
is it possible for a batter to miss a pitch by more than what GA just did?
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
Did anyone hear Moron Hudler mention we will be facing a rookie
on Thursday?
I didn’t catch the name he said as my room mate was yelling something out at the same time
He guess Nick Green was getting called up...
... but Scioshchqwa was keeping mum on the issue.
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
"Guessed" that is...
Talking like The Crucible up in this bitch…
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
I don't recall who he mentioned
but it was only a guess. Probably someone pesky
by As Fan in the Bronx on Apr 29, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I'VE NEVER AGREED WITH SOMEONE MORE
I ranked you ahead of Cust in leftfielding ability, btw
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
Let's go Little Hurt!
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."
$#)(*&$%&*(#@%$&(*$#&(*%$#&(*%&(*$#%&(*$##$$#)&*(
.360 OBP AND YOU SAC BUNT DOWN 2
$x%x#W@&x%x($#x%x($#(&(x%xx%x(&^(&*Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
i still dont like it by denorfia.
by davis its ok.
and i think it was a delayed sac…intent to sac but wait to show it to at least have a chance at a hit
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
I think he was trying for a hit
Bad execution.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
sometimes when you are down two
and you hit the ball really really hard instead of bunting it, you tie it!
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
I ain't sayin' it was a good idea
But, FWIW, Denorfia ain’t much of a HR threat.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
b/c he's got a .360 OBP, and he's got the platoon adv vs Saunders
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
Seeing Joe Saunders out there is wearing thin. Think the batters would feel that way, too
and do something about it, damn it!
Raj has wings
one flap short of safe
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
Now Cust is a non factor in this game.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
"now"?????
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
He should have been at the dish instead of Davis with a chance to tie it.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
"chance" sure...
but not probable.
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
Isn's Saunders a lefty? I wouldn't like Jack's chances
by theblackpearl on Apr 29, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
MLB TV
Finally broke down and got the monthly subscription….in time to see some pickoffs…
and to see Saunders BREAKDOWN….(Please?)
C’mon Kurt!
Beans...
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
Dammmmmmnit
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."
Im glad they dont have there 2 best
pitchers from last year. He is there 3rd best pitcher
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 29, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions
Last year
Escobar and Lacky are better then Saunders
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 29, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions
I agree man
To beat the A’s. Dont walk anyone and you have a great chance
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 29, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Well Greg deserves a tip of the cap for tonights effort.....
if your team doesn;t score, its pretty hard to win
Suzuki would have had a hit
If he were just a wee bit more pesky
by As Fan in the Bronx on Apr 29, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions
So....
what’s the score?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
The same as it was when you fell asleep.
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."
Last night
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
Right or wrong?
Ellis should be lifted for Barton PH
I know we need him for defense but we need to score. He is only hitting .182 off Frankie and Frankie has trouble with LHB
Major credit to Greg Smith.
Nice outing. Sorry about the ‘O.’
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Might as well get him used to it while he's young
This kid is, like, pretty good.
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
are Crosby's ears sticking out more this year?
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
I don't know, but I never liked the shaved head
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
zzz
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."
Bring in his little brother...
Braden’s a lefty, right?
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
pinch-run Kendall!
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
Ellis walks!!!!
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."
F-Raud kinda looks like he's gained some weight.
Or is it just me?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
everyone looks bigger in white
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
I think you're right
He’s also wearing his uni a lot baggier
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
"Didn't miss by much"
Whatever Physioc.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Damn. That sounded nice.
Hunter makes the catch.
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."
learning to hate Hunter
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
nah
Nice drive, but off the end of the bat. One step onto the warning track.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
I love how that freak
points up to the sky like it’s a lazy infield fly.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions
and FALLS OVER on his follow-through
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
Who's "knees" are those?
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
weird strike zone
i guess it should be 2.5 and .5 instead of 2-1
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
What the shit was that?
Really, ump? Really?
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
They showed that twice
and both times it looked fair to me.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 29, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
they havent shown me a replay but it looked fair the first time
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
Me too but I see the world through green and gold colored glasses
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
It might have been the camera angle
But damn that looked clearly fair.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 29, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
That looked fair from the camera angle...
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
NO DP NO DP NO DP
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."
OK, Emil, be patient...get your pitch...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
dorK's mechanics are all effed up
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
this should be a Cust PH
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
PH for Brown or for Crosby?
I think its more important to get Crosby these tough ABs, fwiw
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
no, Crosby
Brown is much better than Crosby and I don’t care at all about him getting tough at bats.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Someone do a prayer to Jobu
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
where exactly are "the knees" anyway?
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
They shouldn't swing at his slider at all
He rarely ever throws it for a strike.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 29, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions
Bobby, I swear...
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."
Very nice pitched game by Saunders
Got to tip the cap on that one. Feel bad for Greg Smith. He had Joe Blanton against the Angels disease tonight.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
*shrug*
see you tomorrow. Nice work Smove.
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
frustrating
but we’ve gotta lose some. better to occasionally lose 2-0 games and win tons of blowouts.
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
Oh well. Win while I'm there tomorrow.
by CichirelloMagnet on Apr 29, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions
:(
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."
solid game
I’d rather lose and have Greg Smith continue to be awesome then the other way around
by ChadGod on Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Aww..
Croz was a groundout shy of the cycle.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
He can reach the outer part
I thought he looked good today, hit some balls well but right at people.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
His left foot is nearly out of the box.
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."
Crikey!
At least they got some on board, totally winnable game up against a nasty starter.
Smith matched him except for a those walks …..
That Suzuki passed ball was the game
Can’t make mistakes like that with a hot pitcher on the other side.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Well, whaddya gonna do?
What a lame loss. Oh well, see ya tomorrow night.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Thanks, Geren
For ruining my night once again.
No reason why Cust doesn’t pinch hit for Brown. Anybody who didn’t see Brown swinging at sliders nowhere near the strike zone is an idiot. K-Rod CANT THROW BREAKING BALLS FOR STRIKES!
Ugh. It makes me sick to see Geren in an A’s uniform sometimes.
And no, this isn’t second guessing. This thread just took forever to load.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Apr 29, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions
I think the sac bunt was poor managing and not letting Cust hit for Davis in the 8th.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
I don’t have the game televised her in Sacrmento. Can you explain what it was? Man on first no out. Was third base really deep? What the fuck was it?
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Man on first, no out
He was bunting for a hit up the first base line. He hit it too hard and popped it up a bit. Scorer gave him a sac bunt for it.
First baseman has to hold the runner,
he tried to bunt for a hit down the 1B line.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Pinch hit the .170 hitter for the guy who's been the hot hand driving in all the runs?
Now that would be stupid.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Crosby looks like the Crosby of old
Stands 8 miles off the plate and flails
OH NO THEY ARE NOT PLAYING...
...CELEBRATE IN ANAHEIM!!
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We got the breaks last night, they got 'em tonight
2 more to go.
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Dude.
I don’t call umpteen hits ‘getting breaks’ last night. Ya’ know? But yeah, whatever. We’ll get them tomorrow.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Smith
8 innings 103 pitches. 3 hits.
I’d say hes an upgrade over the 126 million dollar LOOGY in SF
+1
I was just looking at Billy Koch’s career record this afternoon…
Beane knows when…and when!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 29, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions
We have to get to Santana tomorrow night
Hopefully Eveland pitches as well as Smith did and we some forking runs.
The thing about tonight......
In the 8th and 9th, there were so many quality at bats, guys getting on, putting them in a position to win. Just great to watch.
Greg Smith and Dana Eveland are the story of the year
for the A’s. Who woulda thunk it? Very winnable game and Frank’s 9th inning foul ball looked like a double down the 3rd base line, but oh well. Tomorrow we win! And then the Duke will win and we’ll take 3! Go A’s!
by A'sfansince1970 on Apr 29, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions
We keep pitching like this and we'll win 2 out of 3 games like clockwork
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
+162
or, 101-62… anyway…exactly!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 29, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Well that was kind of anticlimactic
after yesterday.
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
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