Open Thread: Game 5 - A's vs. Indians
by notsellingjeans on Apr 4, 2008 3:34 PM PDT
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PrintJustin Duchscherer makes his first regular season start since 2003 tonight as the A's begin a three-game series at home against the Indians tonight at 7:05.
Paul "I have a prescription for that" Byrd will be on the hill for the Tribe.
Three quick facts about Paul Byrd:
1. His teammates sometimes call him "Frasier" because of his resemblance to actor Kelsey Grammer.
2. He's the rare MLB pitcher who still uses the old-fashioned windup.
3. He's published an incredibly honest manuscript of his life, detailing his devout Christianity and an addiction he's struggled with.
Let's hope the A's generate some offense tonight against Byrd. A wise woman once said, "If you can't score a single run, pitching doesn't matter." The A's have only managed 11 in their first four games and have put up a .183/.275/.317 line as a team.
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I tried it on Wednesday
I got the tri-tip, and thought it was good, not great, but good. A different style of Q from the other barbecue stand. They have extra sauce in big vats next to the stand itself; next time I get fries somewhere else I'm going to come down to Kinder's and gaffle some sauce.
The menu:
The sandwich:
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
thanks! Kinders' pulled pork is more expensive
than the pulled pork sandwich already at the coliseum (unless that one went up a lot).
What's in that sandwich, anyway?
I really like the other stand's bbq...
oh decisions, decisions...
Can I respectfully request we cool the trade talk tonight?
I rarely ask anyone to do anything, 'cause the hosers always do what they want anyway and I shoulda been minding my own god damn business, you know?
But trade talk of players who do well during the game, so early in the season, is a measure of bad fandomhood, in my truly humble opinion, please excuse me.
So much of life is faith. We are here in faith that perhaps although winning will be elusive with so many heroes gone fun and cheering is always worth it, yet trade talk throws a dart at the truly faithful who remain. Perhaps that's a way to look at it, eh?
New Closer song for Huston
"Bleed it out" - Linkin Park...I can just picture the crowd clapping along. It makes ME want to pitch!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Given his start this year...
I WANT you to pitch. :-)
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Speaking of music
Can anyone tell me what the music is that's being used for the in-stadium montages this year?
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
I'd like to know that, too...
I like the montages I've seen so far. Energy! Last year's montages were okay (especially liked the "Brothers In Arms" 20-win streak recap), but they had no oomph. I'm positive that's why the team lost so many games. Yeah.
"There is an HR in Hanrahan." ~ mikeA
The 20 game one was sweet
but depressing to see a lack of current players. :-/
The 'boo' that rose whenever Zito was shown was creepy.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Paul Byrd
Is not what he appears to be in his personal life. He is doomed to have a terrible year this year. He will be out of baseball by the end of the year. A's should have this one easy.
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I know the A's offense
isn't any thing special but they SHOULD win this one.
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by E5 on Apr 4, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Paul Byrd is addicted to pornography?
So basically the only difference between me and Paul Byrd is that my windup is simpler?
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 guess Paul proves the old adage
A Byrd in his hand really is worth two in the bush.
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on Apr 4, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I usually just work from the stretch
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
Whew.
I just had my car worked on, including repainted... wow. It's like riding around in a with 16,800 Sharpies open in the trunk. I was seeing Care Bears by the time I got home this afternoon.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
The fact that you know it's 16,800
and not 16,700 or 16,900 scares me. But so do Care Bears.
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
Put Ryan Sweeney's swing on fast-forward on your VCR
and you almost see it.
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 guess I'll get the opportunity to do that tonight...
as Beane stubbornly keeps him on the roster and Geren foolishly continues to play him in CF.
Go A's!
Chavez Update:
Athletics third baseman Eric Chavez could be sidelined another month after undergoing his second epidural in less than five weeks.
The six-time Gold Glove winner, out since late February with pain in his lower back, was treated by Dr. Robin Dennings on Thursday after consulting with team orthopedist Dr. John Frazier earlier this week.
Chavez will need a minimum of two-to-three weeks of rehabilitation at the team’s spring training facility in Phoenix before resuming baseball activities.
When will then be now? Soon.
can we give Ryan Sweeney an epidural?
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
I didn't think one could get pregnant that way
As reassuring as Bud's words were, the dulcet tone of his voice and his dashing appearance really sealed the deal for me. ~ GreenNGoldSooner @('.')@
I've charted Chavy's progression precisely,
and concluded he should be pronounced dead on exactly August 12th.
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
Do we get a draft pick for that?
Or a "Drat" pick?
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gameday link
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_04_04_clemlb_oakmlb_1&mode=gameday
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
I see we have several AUTO-OUTS in our lineup tonight
Ryan ****ing Sweeney
and our temporary auto-out Travis Buck
Hope the few dayas off helped him
I can see Ryan Sweeney is becoming the new whipping boy.
Not that we dont have our pick of the litter at this point. I hope to see at least some fastball contact tonight.
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 4, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions
Yuck, im watching the Angels hoist the 2007 AL Champ flag
Hopefully Texas spanks their ass tonight
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 4, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
AL WEST flag
BFD - they got only three more games and got totally pwn3d by the Bloody Sawx
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Oakland A's! Daytime TV!
This is a first this season for us. We're excited. Duchscherer out on the field. 49 degrees and 15 MPH winds. Black unis over green.
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Hey everyone
Let's go A's
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I'll get it out of the way right now.
BLEEECH.
There. Now to business...
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Cue up the DO NOT WANT shots
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Even Giants fans...
think the black jerseys look weird on the A's!
Then again, I still miss kelly green.
Black undershirts would look better, but they still look too much like the Pirates.
by natteringnabob on Apr 4, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
UGLY black jerseys.
Forest green = sexy
These = not sexy
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
Cust got it!
Praise de Lahd!!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
At least Buck put that one in play
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Same result in the book though
Should not be leading off but then neither should anyone else with their current form (LOL)
Ellis, a HR and then nothing
I seem to remember a guy who did that exact same thing.... back in the 1988 world series. Jose somebody...
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Two runners on?
I didn't know that was allowed
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Frickin' TiVo
Doesn't it know how to fast forward these commercials and get to the next inning?
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Duke's my favorite remaining A...
This is like baseball Christmas for me. :)
Why oh why do I have to leave for work in 20 minutes?!
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
I Know Its Early But Duke Looks Good. Very Zitoish Of Old.
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
Im watching the Angels game at the same time.
Chone firicken Figgens hit .381 the last 90 games of the year?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 4, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
He does Triple, looks sharp with all 3 pitches
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 4, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
The important part is the cutter is cutting
really, really well. He told me once that he works everything else off that pitch and that's why batters have a hard time squaring off on him.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 4, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Dangerous part of the order coming up
y'know, the ones batting above 200.
by green star oakland on Apr 4, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions
Crosby
should've hammered that pitch.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 4, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
So it could be said...
...the first batters this inning can half hit...
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi Everyone, from Georgetown, TX near Austin.
With all the Kansas cars I passed on I-35, I figured one of them had to be Ohtobe on his way to San Antonio for the final four.
Go UNC! Go A's!
I love the black unis
but they look goofy with the other batting helmets.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 4, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions
i don't know. i feel like i'm watching the pirates.
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Well
they're certainly hitting like the Pirates.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 4, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
It looks like they got the uniforms from
a thrift store. Nothing matches.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
Apparently there are no mirrors in the clubhouse...
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
You Know When A Team Is In A Slump When.
Paul Byrd Looks Like Josh Beckett.
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Crap
Why did this have to happen with two outs?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 4, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions
We don't need no stinking RBIs
That works for me. Very nice.
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Hey
if you can't hit a run home, why not let the opposition give you one?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 4, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
WP
A's lead
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
What? Gameday's way behind
bring back classic!
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
it's ... faster than gameday audio.
And it's slower on scoring plays anyways.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
Buck is in such a funk he let that ball hit him, lol
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 4, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
FELDMAN
The cut to Feldman out in the van or whatever that was ....that was pretty weak. I like Feldman but is that their way of attempting to keep up with "CSN"........
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Anyone from Oakland on here? Is it cold tonight?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 4, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions
Duke ... is ... DEALING!
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions
I don't want to jinx him....
but it makes me warm and fuzzy.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
Watching Angels Rangers game...
weird, Rangers score 1-0 on wild pitch in the 2nd. waiting for the parallels to continue with a shut-out CG
I love the Duke!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Duchsch-er-er-er-er-er
One more "er" for every strikeout. 5 K's through 9 batters.
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Someone's got to start doing that at the Coliseum...
...if this becomes a trend, of course.
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Way to go Duke!!
2nd (or 3rd) time thru the lineup will be the real test
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions
Who is the Feldman character
He looks like so geek living in his Mom's basement
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Basement? I thought it was a bomb shelter.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
just wants to fit in
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know
I think the Feldman thing is to kind of fit in with the die hard fan theme........but with the empty stadium it just looks more low budget than it already is lolz
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Throw strikes to Cust...
...or deal with the wrath of Crosby.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
BoCro with a single
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
On an outside corner cutter
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Does it even work
I've tried it a few times with no sucess
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
it does...
but it's slow.
crams a lot of info on the page, and kind of looks like the design that sportsline has.
i'd say it's efficient in design, though.
"The hard... is what makes it great."
"This is the best I've seen Crosby swing the bat
in a long time" --Ken Korach
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions
true, but I'll take any good news about Crosby that I can get
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I have to admit, pretty sad crowd for a Friday night
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 4, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions
You really think so?
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
No sex, no drugs, no wine, no women?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
dang, you beat me to it
My earliest memory in life is of Campy Campaneris
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 4, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
No sex, no drugs, no wine, no women
is that what you mean
My earliest memory in life is of Campy Campaneris
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 4, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
No wonder it's dark...
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe we'll get deep in their pen
And wear the Indians staff out for their next series.
My earliest memory in life is of Campy Campaneris
I so f***ing heart Justin Duchscherer
THE DUKE!
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 hear you man, I only get to make a few games a year
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 4, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions
I was gonna buy a new TV this weekend
But after turning on my old one and seeing those black jersey abominations I think I'll just gouge my eyes out instead.
There is an A in Whimsy.
Hurting himself
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Cleveland announcers just said
What was this guy doing in the bullpen the last three years?
Sweating the small stuff
"Hit it where they ain't...
...or, failing that, hit it to Cust."
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
all he has to do
is throw a complete game shut out with under 100 pitches. easy
If he could hit a couple of HRs for himself, that would help too
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
easier than scoring runs, apparently
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
GOD DAMN IT SCORE SOME RUNS FOR THE MAN!!!
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Great 4 innings from Duke
It's fun listening to the description of it!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Jaded
I'm I considered a jaded A's fan if the first thing I think of when I see Duke pitching so well is, "Beane needs to trade him while he's hot?"
Sometimes life will strike you out on a curve ball and the only choice you have is to flip off the umpire and walk to first base anyway.
I know I'm going against
popular opinion, but the black alts are really growing on me. I Bought the black alt. hat today and it looks pretty good to me
Of course, if they had a different undershirt than the dark green one, or a different batting helmet, it'd look pretty good
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
Buck Is Going To Go Yard I Have A Feeling.
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you're basing that on his results to date?
My earliest memory in life is of Campy Campaneris
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 4, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
He went yard
You know, that nice patch of grass behind 3B in shallow left field.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
my dog goes yard, too
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by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 4, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I used to have a yard, then I got a dog
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
we used to have an offense
My earliest memory in life is of Campy Campaneris
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 4, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, but you don't remember campy campaneris
My earliest memory in life is of Campy Campaneris
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 4, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
WTF has gotten into Ryan Sweeney??
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Maybe they're sending up Mike twice?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Ryan Sweeney OWNS Paul Byrd
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
Shades of Boston game 1 here,,,
gotta capitalize on these runner or its gonna bite us in the ass later.
When will then be now? Soon.
I tell you this
I wouldn't want to be the reliever who costs Duke a win
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
LOOK, I'M CAPITALIZING!!!
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
Duke 49 pitches through 4
even with the K's
by green star oakland on Apr 4, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
maybe he can go 8
and convince geren that it's the 7th so he puts tafka jairo garcia in
My earliest memory in life is of Campy Campaneris
Yes, Grand slam against the Angels!!!!! 5-0 Texas
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 4, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
yes!!! I'm going to the game in Texas next Tuesday to root against the halos.
It's the only time I root for the Rangers.
ouch
Indians are going to be one game better then the A's
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Oh shit.
Training staff...oh shit.
Shit.
"You're just jealous. You wish you had a rally animal..." -CardinalWraith
The good news is...
Duchschererererer struck them out too.
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Hi this is Ken Griffey Jr. Let's play major league baseball.
He's fine
Day to day tomorrow, dead by the end of the year
maybe pot's the source of the bat speed problem
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like Duke's OK...
Geren's black cap with green jacket, however...
"[Moneyball] is huge [in Japan], I guess, so I'm like a David Hasselhoff type or something..." -- Billy Beane
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions
I leave to get a drink...
and the training staff comes out? AHHHH!!!!
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
It's your fault
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Hard To COncentrate When You Know Thats The Only Run Support Your Gonna Get.
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Controneo
says Curt Young has magic dust
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions
GIDP!!!! YES!!!!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
My guess is Duke's hip tightened
just from the cold weather - looked like he was favoring it slightly but felt he was ok.
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
They need to move him into the leadoff pot.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Nice hit Dale Barton
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Barton
Is a good looking hitter
and Jhonny P sucks.
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Did Mike Sweeney always hit out of that deep a crouch when he was with the Royals?
I remember him standing up more. Was it because of his bad back?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yes, it was his back, or yes he hit out of a crouch?
You had that drink, didn't you?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I can tell you that MVP 05 has his swing almost exactly that way.
Hi this is Ken Griffey Jr. Let's play major league baseball.
3 for 14 on the year
hitting leadoff for ChiSox
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
My guess: hairy, goofy, K'ing a fair amount
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Geez, Byrd's even hitting our guys on the bases
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Easy win
for the A's tonight don't worry the door is about to bust open
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Why do they do that?!
We get all excited with Cust up there, and then they pan on deck to show us... Crosby. Bastards.
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Well, they better not take him out to Appleby's. That never ends up well.
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I think Duke Is going more hurt then we all think right now.
He was favoring his arm a lot and taking more time in between pitches than usual. Thats why casilla is warming up. Hopefully It's just cautionary measure
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Bases loaded, nobody out.
Time to get greedy (Crosby, prove us wrong!)
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Non-three-true outcome AB for Cust
Bases loaded for BoCro
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I can has sacrifice fly?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
How about a Durham play by Asdrubal
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Huh...OK, I'll take it!
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Grand Sllam for Crosby???!
No, typical dribbler.
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by One won lost won on Apr 4, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
base clearing double
right now
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or maybe now?
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by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
That was really close
I know it didn't seem close, but who cares? Got one in.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
There it is.
Well done Hannahan!
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A passed ball and an 11-hopper to 2B -- fear the might of the As' offense!!
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you forgot to blooper into no-man's land
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I'm always forgetting the future...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Nice base running
All three runs advance on the sac fly
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Trainers and coaches came out to check up on Duke during the top of the inning.
He threw a warmup pitch, stayed out there and got a DP ball. I couldn't tell what the problem was.
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Way to go Kazzooki!!
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by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions
maybe they should move him into the leadoff pot
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by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
told you
The A's have this one
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Sweeeeeet.
Looking goooooood.
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R Sweeney has a nice swing tonight
Maybe he can give pointers to Buck
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Buck said he was so screwed up
it didn't matter who was pitching, he wasn't going to hit anyone.
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by One won lost won on Apr 4, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Where are the Ryan Sweeney bashers now?
3-3 and the A's are up 5-Nil.
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We can all switch to Travis Buck
If he is in the lead off position tomorrow then Geren is a moron.
The man while talented needs to straighten himself out by hitting down the lineup and if it continues with another 0-17 then AAA
This is why you don't manage
If Geren DOESN'T put Buck in the leadoff spot after an 0-17 he's a moron - the message is supposed to be "you can go 0-17 and we still believe in you." It's not 0-100.
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first three-hit game ever in MLB for Sweeney
Lucky we aren't the Tigers!
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by One won lost won on Apr 4, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
the people at LGT
don't see it because they are blinded by the Shapiro love but this Indians team has some major flaws that are going to cost t hem this year
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major flaws
so? it's not like the tigers don't also have major flaws (bullpen, 3-5 pitchers, pudge)
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Excellent at-bat by Sweeney
Just took what he was given and knocked it right in for a hit. Keep it up guys.
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He learned with some instruction
on the off day whilst Buck did not so far
he will be out
of baseball bye Sept
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by E5 on Apr 4, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks like you are down on your Indians?
What gives? I think they are going to be pretty good.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
C,C will mail it in,
Fausto is due for a major regression. Byrd is a joke. Cliff Lee is done. The bullpen will not be as good or injury free this year. The offense will be ok but not good enough.
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by E5 on Apr 4, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Trolls unclear on the concept:
bashing the other team.
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Only one cy young candidate on the hill tonight, baby!
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by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 4, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
I Have A Nice Rookie Auto Of His I Just Can Figure Out How To Post It?
Have A Mac Can Someone Help Me>
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
e-mail to me (click on my name for addy) and I'll post it for you
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Man, I'm good luck for this team
I've barely watched 10 minutes and we've already added four runs. I should be on Billy's payroll.
Then again, I also saw the training staff come out to look at Duke, so I might be a super jinx. I'll consult my tarot cards to be sure.
LET'S GO A'S!!!
+1
well, ....no.
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by One won lost won on Apr 4, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Buck looks horrible man!!!!!! Zero improvement
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 4, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions
He Needs Some Time. Buck Is One Hell Of An Athelete
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Awww..
Still -- great inning!
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Duke still in there
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uh oh
c'mon Duke shutdown inning
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by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions
Why he went back out there when he was
wincing in pain earlier
Shittttttttttttttttt!!!!!!!!!!! He's hurt man
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 4, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions
He was in pain last inning
Our staff have no clue when it comes to injuries.
Pull Duke now
Please!
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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions
Ugh.
That does NOT sound good.
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looks like it's his arm/shoulder. likely muscle spasm or something.
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Sadly, that's probably the exact diagnosis of the A's' trainers.
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wasn't there a major overhaul of the trainers during the offseason?
or was it only major talk of an overhaul?
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That something that moneyball never accounts for
injuries and how to prevent them.
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by E5 on Apr 4, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
So Blanton and Eveland
are pretty much the only starters we're not going to worry about every start, right? That's going to get old very, very soon.
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i had his over/under for starts this year at 10
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Sigh.
Beoptimisticbeoptimistic... who's our new #5 starter then?
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greg smith
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how we can't even enjoy
the best things that happen with our team.
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we did get a whole 3 minutes
between the bottom of the 5th and top of the 6th
The glare was not practiced. I would get into the game situations, and when that happens, there comes a level of concentration that most can only imagine but can never achieve. You become what you are doing, and that is what you see on my face. -Dave Stewart
by Hegenberger Road on Apr 4, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on Casilla! Set them down!!
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I got no audio or video - any news on what happened to duke?
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Not yet from tv crew
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
HANNAHAN
ANYONE else see the resemblance to Chavez both physically and the way he plays the field>?
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Only hits HR with bases empty?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
What a break
Ball four turns into a DP...
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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions
i just got here
1) is this game on tv? what channel?
2) what just happened to duke?
3) why does buck suck even worse than ryan sweeney?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Answers
1. 36 KICU
2. No one knows
3. Leadoff pot
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Regarding KICU
Am I wrong in noticing they're calling it "TV 36" instead of "Action 36" now? I wonder what contributing factors would have led to that change?
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they only had enough action for 35
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Guess you see some answers...
...but Duke was dealing for five innings, striking out six of the first 10 batters, which makes this that more alarming.
Can't explain Ryan Sweeney, but Buck...zero improvement.
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by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Apr 4, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Nicely
Duke's final career ERA as a starter in Oakland - 1.80
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
That looks like -1.80
Which is how well he pitched.
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Just caught up on TIVO
Why didn't Bob pull Duke when he first started feeling discomfort? Haven't we learned?
because if you did that, no one would ever pitch
these guys' arms hurt all the time.
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by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 4, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what's so infuriating
It doesn't take a doctor or trainer to figure that out.
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Looks like tafka jairo is really painting the corners
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FELDMAN AGAIN
someone get on the phone with KICU and tell them to just stop
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
lOOK
ITS KEITH fOULKE YOU iNDIAns
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FELDMAN NEEDS
to just stick to Fantasy Friday's on Extra Innings
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Great column on Foulke in today's Chron sporting green
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I just opened a new thread...
in light of our comment total. Feel free to make the switch.
"I still say put Jack Cust on some roller skates, arm him with a squeeze tube of epoxy, and let him loose in CF...righteous!" -MRod
I love
Ryan Garko.
Most at LGT hate him. Thanks Foulke!
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damnit
anyone in the sacramento area with comcast cable?
what channel is this game on?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
I just replayed the Duke clip on my DVR
and i saw him mouth the words "my bicep" and "it grabbed. damnit"
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
Good catch, Tuna
That's not good news, but I'm glad we at least have a theory.
"I still say put Jack Cust on some roller skates, arm him with a squeeze tube of epoxy, and let him loose in CF...righteous!" -MRod
I just replayed Eric Chavez in 2002
What the hell happened to him
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
CROSBY'S
Swing is looking much quicker this year
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Good Game
A's, you will have a tough season but this is a good game.
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haha
the 6-9 hitters have the 4 best averages on the team right now.
Well if it wasn't in his head before
It has to be now. Is T-Buck the new DJ?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Radio said Duke has biceps tendonitis
(in case that hasn't already been posted).
There is an A in Whimsy.
that is B.S
no way it is only tendonitis and if it true I would be worried this early in the season about that.
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by E5 on Apr 4, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
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