Open Thread: Game 28 - A's at Angels (cont.)
2-0 Angels after 5 innings, with the pickoffs tied 1-1...
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Go A's!!!!
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FAIL.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by kapers on Apr 29, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's always booze...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 29, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what are you drinking?
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
im jealous.
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's always more...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on Apr 29, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK I'm here
time for the A’s to start playing.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Apr 29, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yep, in FL
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by kapers on Apr 29, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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..."
by Devyn on Apr 29, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Unless its swinging
and you’re Jack Cust
by speedchaser9 on Apr 29, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good knock
How about extra bases?
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rally
fish sticks in full effect
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OOO AWW AWW
"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."
by Devyn on Apr 29, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Apr 29, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yarth
That’ll be on SportsCenter.
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I ripped on Vlad's defensive ability...
...and he makes that play. Grrr…
by Soaker on Apr 29, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, he didn't make it look pretty.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we get a break please.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Apr 29, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Saunders looks good
the guy can flat out deal.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 29, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
IMPOSTER ANGELS FAN!
"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."
by Devyn on Apr 29, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I dont always drink beer, but when I do.......
I prefer Dos Equis!
Stay thirsty my friends!!
by 0akFoSho on Apr 29, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
look on the bright side everyone...zito is in the 'pen!
by emar24 on Apr 29, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if they release him.....
Blly can get him on the cheap
by 0akFoSho on Apr 29, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would actually
be in favor of that…
dunno why
by speedchaser9 on Apr 29, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is an A through and through......
he will never be successful without CY and Oakland
by 0akFoSho on Apr 29, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I have to clean up before the cleaning ladies come tomorrow. Who wants to help?
by kapers on Apr 29, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does not compute.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Apr 29, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by Jennifer on Apr 29, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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!
by nateinberkeley on Apr 29, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow CPK ads IN THE DUGOUT
lame
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
angels network is so annoying
big daddy vlad, shut up
by buckfan6 on Apr 29, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good news
If we can keep it at 2-0, we get to face K-Rod in the ninth!!!
by HigherPie on Apr 29, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
OMG!
“Got touched by big daddy”?
Tobias Funke is in the booth…
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is he wearing jean shorts?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 29, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Apr 29, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
Smith is very impressive, my first time seeing him pitch
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 29, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW what a pitch
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cmon Offense. Greg deserves a win tonight.
by kapers on Apr 29, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OMG!!!
I am missing American IDOL!!! Sigh…..
by 0akFoSho on Apr 29, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This game sucks every bit as much
as the Sunday game vs. Felix Hernandez in Seattle sucked.
by Soaker on Apr 29, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
0akFoSho
has made an astute observation.
by Soaker on Apr 29, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MA in Obvious
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We lost
(reverse jynx please)
"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."
by Devyn on Apr 29, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Saunders' curveball was a baby
I’d kick it in the face
by speedchaser9 on Apr 29, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
mute now for these stupid angels netwrok
sick of them sucking on vlads nuts
by buckfan6 on Apr 29, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn it
Crosby’s been stinging it today but no hits
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WHAT?!
Bobby was an ANGELS FAN? Explains everything.
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
anyone have an idea of what inefficiency billy's finding in the market? are teams over paying for pitching?
by emar24 on Apr 29, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeff Weaver has a job...
... so yes.
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good point. I thought he mightve moved Haren because he knew teams would over pay for pitchers
by emar24 on Apr 29, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Isn't there a middle reliever
making $14.5 million this year?
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on Apr 29, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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..."
by Devyn on Apr 29, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs

Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lackey is the ugliest Angel of all time
by butler19 on Apr 29, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But he has
a pretty mean headlock
by speedchaser9 on Apr 29, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Reckon you make me some biscuits.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yes....watch jeff francoeur and matt diaz
by emar24 on Apr 29, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or GA for the last 5 years
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Trainman on Apr 29, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Guessed" that is...
Talking like The Crucible up in this bitch…
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Ok how about some runs
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 29, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why not ph for murphy
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I guess that is why
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
$#)(*&$%&*(#@%$&(*$#&(*%$#&(*%&(*$#%&(*$##$$#)&*(
.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.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not a sac bunt
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 29, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I WILL TAKE OUT ALL MY ANGER FROM RESULTS ON MONKEYBALL
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why not ph for deno
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, let's just ph for everyone!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was hoping the same aproach would work, but I think it would make sense. Try and tie it up with Cust. He wont ph for anyone in the 9th.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to Bunt-Town
Population: A’s
by speedchaser9 on Apr 29, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seeing Joe Saunders out there is wearing thin. Think the batters would feel that way, too
and do something about it, damn it!
by kapers on Apr 29, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now Cust is a non factor in this game.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"now"?????
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"chance" sure...
but not probable.
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I would take Custs “chance” of drawing a walk or hitting it out over fucking Rajai Davis chance.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Raj should be the one to do the sac bunt
He’d probably reach first safe.
by Coffee13eans on Apr 29, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by Cochran86 on Apr 29, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Beans...
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Saunders 102 pitches. Frankie in the 9th no doubt.
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 29, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good. Kill 'im.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I can only hope. God, what if they let Saunders pitch a complete game and we don't get to try
and win off F-Rod???
by kapers on Apr 29, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So far this year
Saunders has been better.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last year
Escobar and Lacky are better then Saunders
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 29, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A's seem to struggle when they go up against guys who pitch to contact
by emar24 on Apr 29, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Well Greg deserves a tip of the cap for tonights effort.....
if your team doesn;t score, its pretty hard to win
by 0akFoSho on Apr 29, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So....
what’s the score?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on Apr 29, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on Apr 29, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Trainman on Apr 29, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust for Ellis, Barton for Murphy
by WaddellCanseco on Apr 29, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There is zero chance of Ellis being pinch hit for.
And I like it that way.
by HigherPie on Apr 29, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's not give Smith his first CG
Hit the frackin ball, boys!
by HigherPie on Apr 29, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Major credit to Greg Smith.
Nice outing. Sorry about the ‘O.’
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Batting order next inning......
Barton, Hurt, Cust or R Sweeney!
by 0akFoSho on Apr 29, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yomigaeru Bats!
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on Apr 29, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know, but I never liked the shaved head
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lets grill some patties, onion, and swiss on those
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bring in Bobby Kielty
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bring in his little brother...
Braden’s a lefty, right?
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
pinch-run Kendall!
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dang.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good eye
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice eye LS
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Har. Har.
Yes. Smart guy.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
everyone looks bigger in white
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Didn't miss by much"
Whatever Physioc.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wrong part of the field
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
learning to hate Hunter
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dammit.
Hit it to the big part of the park.
by HigherPie on Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMN!!!
Hot um where they aint dammit!!
by 0akFoSho on Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Was that almost gone?
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not really but it looked good off the bat
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's "knees" are those?
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by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Frank, we need it
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WTF!!!
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
weird strike zone
i guess it should be 2.5 and .5 instead of 2-1
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What the shit was that?
Really, ump? Really?
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
good fight off
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
they havent shown me a replay but it looked fair the first time
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if it was even close, geren needed to get ejected
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
That looked fair from the camera angle...
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This strike zone has been nuts.
by CichirelloMagnet on Apr 29, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They NEED to pinch hit for Crosby if he comes up
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
2 on, 1 out
RBI Machine up!
MiniSweeney in to run for Frank.
by HigherPie on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YES
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Be clutch, Emil
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Way to go THOMAS
Hits a double and draws a walk in one PA
by ChadGod on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, Emil, be patient...get your pitch...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 29, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The A's must be stealing signs badly this year lol
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brown gonna
launch one up K-Rods uterus
by AthleticsReign on Apr 29, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i think technically that would be an out
by emar24 on Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
put two runners could tag up
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh that pitch was filthy
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that ol james brown song, Please! comes to mind.
alaska A
by ak_A on Apr 29, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that one wasnt as dirty tho grrr
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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. @('.')@
by monkeyball on Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, at least no threat of a DP
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh DP threat mentioned, obv brown, with whichi agree
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by mikeA on Apr 29, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Someone do a prayer to Jobu
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Joba?
I’m so sick of hearing about him.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ugh
just dont swing on 1-0 count to K-Rod guys!
by ChadGod on Apr 29, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
where exactly are "the knees" anyway?
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by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Would've been nice to pinch hit Kielty right here
Klown Power!
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 29, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
UMP GIVIN K ROD EVERYTHING!!!!
Time to be the Hero Bo Cro
by 0akFoSho on Apr 29, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
*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.
by 149 on Apr 29, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh that little biatch.
Nice catch. We lose.
by HigherPie on Apr 29, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FUCK this game really pissed me off
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by mrrickyg on Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh well. Win while I'm there tomorrow.
by CichirelloMagnet on Apr 29, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
:(
The kings remain missing, so they're playing with Eric Chavez Bobbleheads. "Chavvy does have six Gold Gloves," Brown explained. "That's good enough to be king."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Every break goes to the Halos..
what ya gonna do?
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
This game was Panther
Pink Panther
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
by Hit4TheCycle on Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad luck this game
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Aww..
Croz was a groundout shy of the cycle.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
For reals, though. Bobby's way way off the plate again. wtf?
by HigherPie on Apr 29, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looking to pull one, no doubt.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup, he did hit some liners.
And I didn’t notice where he was standing until the last AB.
by HigherPie on Apr 29, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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."
by pam5981 on Apr 29, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crikey!
At least they got some on board, totally winnable game up against a nasty starter.
Smith matched him except for a those walks …..
by Cochran86 on Apr 29, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, whaddya gonna do?
What a lame loss. Oh well, see ya tomorrow night.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Brown is a way better bet there than Crosby or Murphy
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 29, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wasn't a sac bunt
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Apr 29, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by HigherPie on Apr 29, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by mikeA on Apr 29, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn’t sure if he showed bunt early or what happened. Thanks for clarification.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope Rajai isn’t the hot hand you are refering to.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Apr 29, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why do i get a sick feeling when bocro is at the plate?
by emar24 on Apr 29, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby looks like the Crosby of old
Stands 8 miles off the plate and flails
by Trainman on Apr 29, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OH NO THEY ARE NOT PLAYING...
...CELEBRATE IN ANAHEIM!!
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by Flashfire on Apr 29, 2008 9:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We got the breaks last night, they got 'em tonight
2 more to go.
-JC
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on Apr 29, 2008 9:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by IowaA'sFan on Apr 29, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smith
8 innings 103 pitches. 3 hits.
I’d say hes an upgrade over the 126 million dollar LOOGY in SF
by Cochran86 on Apr 29, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+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 0 recs
We have to get to Santana tomorrow night
Hopefully Eveland pitches as well as Smith did and we some forking runs.
by Trainman on Apr 29, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Cochran86 on Apr 29, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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?
by baseb3383 on Apr 29, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+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 0 recs
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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