Open Thread: Game 8 - A's at Blue Jays (cont.)
by Nico on Apr 8, 2008 6:16 PM PDT
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PrintThanks to a pesky error by David Elfstein, the A's have recaptured the lead, now 8-6 Oakland going to the bottom of the 6th inning.
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What, Dan Johnson?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
That's what Chad kept saying
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
Are we having fun yet?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Wait...Hang on...
Now, yes.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
And just for the record
Those hats look stupid on Super Marco and Big Frank.
Especially Scoot's - it looks like it's 2 sizes too big
(Maybe he's wearing Frank's hat in the pic?)
"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi
I have a question for other A's fans.
Do you subscribe to Oaklandclubhouse.com? Is it worth the 7 bucks or whatever a month ?
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 8, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply actions
Never heard of it either but I can answer the question
no
My earliest memory in life is of Campy Campaneris
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 8, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Pay for something on the Internet?
Do Not Want
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
It was a double steal
Gomes stole second, and, to make it sweeter, it was all unearned because of an Adrian Beltre throwing error.
My earliest memory in life is of Campy Campaneris
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 8, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
It appears to have been a little league first-and-third play:
draw the throw to second and have the guy on third come home.
The A's colors are green and gold.
For one surreal moment
I thought gameday was showing Lew Wolfe pitching....
"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi
Scrappy McGrit
Eckstein looks like he's lobbing a grenade over to 1B even on simple routine plays like that one on Suzuki's grounder.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Good thing he doesn't play for Boston
He'd think the RF foul pole was named for him.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
why is the game scoreboard
showing "0" for the bottom of the seventh, when it hasn't yet been played?
1. Wishful thinking
2. AN3.0 has the gift of prophecy.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I hope 2 is true in this case
My earliest memory in life is of Campy Campaneris
by eastcoasta'sfan on Apr 8, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
now it's showing "0"
for both the top and bottom of the eighth, and the top of the eighth isn't over yet.
AN 3.0 must think we're a bunch of rookies...
Come on Keith
Please don't Foulke it up.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
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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
When I last tuned in...
Brandon League was warming up in the pen. He's still warming up.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
Jay's manager
must think he is being Dusty Baker or Felipe Alou tonight
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Brandon "Out of his" League
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
2008
Before today... 6IP, 1ER, 1HR, 6K. I'll take it.
Baseball is not necessarily an obsessive-compulsive disorder, like washing your hands 100 times a day, but it's beginning to seem that way. We're reaching the point where you can be a truly dedicated, state-of-the-art fan or you can have a life. Take your pick. ~Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 13 April 1990
by 149 on Apr 8, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
5 IP, but yeah - 6 IP 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
oh yeah...
my stats are live... I keep forgetting it's free until April 13.
Baseball is not necessarily an obsessive-compulsive disorder, like washing your hands 100 times a day, but it's beginning to seem that way. We're reaching the point where you can be a truly dedicated, state-of-the-art fan or you can have a life. Take your pick. ~Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 13 April 1990
by 149 on Apr 8, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
6 pitch inning for Foulke -
IMO he absolutely should pitch to Wells and F. Thomas in the 8th. Embree = bad matchup, Foulke = good matchup.
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
'Cause Harden went the first 7?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
It's all set up:
Foulke to the first two hitters, then Embree.
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 sure hope you're right
I hope they are going by match-ups rather than by which inning it happens to be.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Maybe the umps won't notice
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
envy
I just pigged down a Big Mac, and wish I hadn't.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
as my 5yo niece says
"Big hit Jackie, Big hit!"
Baseball is not necessarily an obsessive-compulsive disorder, like washing your hands 100 times a day, but it's beginning to seem that way. We're reaching the point where you can be a truly dedicated, state-of-the-art fan or you can have a life. Take your pick. ~Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 13 April 1990
by 149 on Apr 8, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL - Keith Foulke vs. Big Hurt lifetime:
2/2, 2 HR.
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
Meh, he'll regress to the mean soon enough
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
He gets meaner?????!!!!
:O
"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi
That's what I'd do:
Intentionally walk Wells and Thomas to open the inning, and then bring the infield in.
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
Emil Brown: Defensive replacement
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
OK
W
T
F?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I Miss This Dude!
Jeff Tam
Bats Right, Throws Right
Height 6' 1", Weight 202 lb.
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f'ing geren...
triple eh's: you don't have to capitalize every word
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 wish I had
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I should've closed my eyes
Baseball is not necessarily an obsessive-compulsive disorder, like washing your hands 100 times a day, but it's beginning to seem that way. We're reaching the point where you can be a truly dedicated, state-of-the-art fan or you can have a life. Take your pick. ~Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 13 April 1990
by 149 on Apr 8, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
geren you scum
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
EMBREE YOU IDIOT! JUST WALK HIM!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
That's 100% on Geren
Embree should be coming in right now.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
apparenlty everyone knew that but geren
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
We took Foulke out why?
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by Travis Buck Nuckin on Apr 8, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions
LOL - 6?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
That's a nice, even number.
More than three, less than ten.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
Worse than that
Geren seems to have some idiotic idea that inning belong to certain guys regardless of match-ups, game situations, pitch counts, etc, instead of using his GD head.
7th inning - Foulke
8th inning - Embree
9th inning - Street
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Geren isn't thinking very well
Why bring in Embree to face Wells and Thomas? There's no logic here at all.
Okay, and now that I type that and they both take Embree deep.
Geren is not the greatest tactician.
Why didn't Foulke stay in?!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Just very poor managing. No excuse.
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
Alternatively...
If you're going to take Foulke out with 2 RH power hitters coming up, why bring in your lefty?
that too
Like I said, Geren left his thinking cap in his other pants today.
Exactly - so now he has Casilla up...
and Hernandez - who has never pitched? That makes sense.
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 don't blame Embree that much
Geren set him up to fail.
Jesus, Bob Geren is inept.
Foulke retired the side with what seemed like three or four pitches, has plenty left in the tank, but Geren brings in the lefty to face Wells and Thomas. Got to follow that 1-inning-per-late-reliever formula, don't you know. Fucking conventional idiot. It's what billy gets for not giving a rat's ass about the manager's position.
rich hardens fault too
wait he is from canada
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"Embree has not looked sharp tonight."
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I was starting to forget
what an out looks like...
Baseball is not necessarily an obsessive-compulsive disorder, like washing your hands 100 times a day, but it's beginning to seem that way. We're reaching the point where you can be a truly dedicated, state-of-the-art fan or you can have a life. Take your pick. ~Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 13 April 1990
easy guys. we should be celebrating the fact we scored 8 runs
how often does that happen
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that's a stupid comment
we need to win every game that we score 8 runs
your cool. enjoy the game. im gonna go break open a box of 2008 bowman. later
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These days
Canadian runs are worth more.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Okay, can the offense do it again?!?!!?!?
C'MON OFFENSE!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Geren is the "Best Man" For The Job
Geren brings in a lefty to face TWO dangerous right hand hitters. Was Jairo Garcia...I mean Santiago Casilla available? He has been lights out.
Hey, that's
BLOG!
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 think that's a better complaint
than taking Foulke out is necessarily. Maybe Foulke told Geren he could only go 1 tonight, or maybe his arm started to stiffen up in the dugout during the long top of the 8th. But why was Geren warming up a lefty for that part of the Jays' lineup?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
On the plus side, if we can still win it
maybe Geren realizes how stupid his preconceived "Hu-huh, DUH, you have the -th inning" idea is, adjusts, and it doesn't cost the team a win for him to catch up with everyone on AN.
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
Frankly, Street wouldn't have been a bad choice in the 8th
considering who was coming up in the 8th and who was coming up in the 9th.
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
?
no, always stupid, period.
or are you being sarcastic, i can't tell...
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
Nico likes to say that "the 9th inning is different"
have to have the right mentality, etc.
The A's colors are green and gold.
i look at it the other way
one win probably isn't a huge deal (this year), and unfortunately i'm not sure geren has learned any lessons today.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
I wish there was a BB in Bobby Crosby
oh, wait..
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
Strooth!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Suzuki
now does the MIke Sweeney thing with his bat when he comes to the plate.
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by Travis Buck Nuckin on Apr 8, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions
I wish
zook was as good a C as he is a hitter...
Baseball is not necessarily an obsessive-compulsive disorder, like washing your hands 100 times a day, but it's beginning to seem that way. We're reaching the point where you can be a truly dedicated, state-of-the-art fan or you can have a life. Take your pick. ~Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 13 April 1990
by 149 on Apr 8, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
kurt suzuki is unstoppable
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
Must be rejuvenated by the trip to his homeland
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
young knees
Baseball is not necessarily an obsessive-compulsive disorder, like washing your hands 100 times a day, but it's beginning to seem that way. We're reaching the point where you can be a truly dedicated, state-of-the-art fan or you can have a life. Take your pick. ~Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 13 April 1990
by 149 on Apr 8, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
wooooo hoooooooooo
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
Triple baby!!!!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Quick, get DiNardo up!!!!
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
Triple by Sweeney
A's take the lead!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 8, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions
I fucking
love ryan sweeney.
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by Travis Buck Nuckin on Apr 8, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions
Let's go Buck
get that BA over .100
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Probably Cust
based purely on the fact that Stairs is very old.
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by Travis Buck Nuckin on Apr 8, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Speaking of managing/coaching -
How are the Jays not playing "no doubles" with Sweeney up? Not complaining, just...wondering.
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 said with turf, doesn't matter much
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
I don't listen to the TV, so truly coincidence
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
That's right
Let's knock it off with them negative waves
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Guess who's in line for the win?
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
A perfect case-study
For why Wins are a completely useless stat.
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by Travis Buck Nuckin on Apr 8, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how
starters have to go at least 5 innings to get a W, and relievers can come in, give up a double off the wall and a homer and get a win...
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by Travis Buck Nuckin on Apr 8, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
In fact, sometimes they HAVE to
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
Proving that 'W' is a useless stat
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
for starters
the team, I'll say otherwise.
More evidence that wins are stupid stats
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Jose Valverde
did the same thing yesterday.. gave up 3 run lead to eventually get the win... well, thanks to Tejada's HR
I'm still chuckling!
"Sir F**ks It Up" into the game!
That name is priceless...
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 8, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions
haren and swisher trades
i just hope the top prospects can one day come up and contribute as much as the throw-ins (eveland, sweeney) already have...
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 didn't see Sweeney at all during Spring Training
but he looks like he was actually right about belonging in the majors -- and he actually reminds me a bit of Kotsay.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Which is 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
Ha ha -- they younger, pre-injured Kotsay
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
well he looked terrible during spring training
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
but then todd linden hit .850...
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
except for...
Sweeney's younger, cheaper, 5 inches taller, and a much better hitter and doesn't need a wheelchair. But, yeah, other than that , he and Kotsay could pretty much be twins separated at birth.
Go A's!
Embree did a much better job in the 9th than the 8th, right there
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
What do you mean?
Frank Thomas hit two of the warmup pitches out.
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 just liked the way he toed the line
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I guess BB knows more than I...
and, most everybody on AN. Ryan Sweeney looks pretty damn good. And, most of us wondered why he was even on the roster at the beginning of the season.
Go A's!
I didn't
wonder about r.sweeney... but still wonder about DeNo.
Baseball is not necessarily an obsessive-compulsive disorder, like washing your hands 100 times a day, but it's beginning to seem that way. We're reaching the point where you can be a truly dedicated, state-of-the-art fan or you can have a life. Take your pick. ~Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 13 April 1990
by 149 on Apr 8, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
What a gritty grounder
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
He almost
hearted it out.
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by Travis Buck Nuckin on Apr 8, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
What happened
The ball just happened to hit the bat just right?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
i don't believe you
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
Meant to say
metric,
but the 'c' key wacked me
Dos!
two gone
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 8, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions
Stairs' walk-to-the-plate music
is Stone Cold Steve Austin's theme. That's tremendous.
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by thejd44 on Apr 8, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions
He should be forced to pick the theme from "Great White North"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Okay hosers, tonight's theme is, me hitting a bunch of 4-6-3 DPs
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Throwing a little harder tonight I think
by asfaninpismobeach on Apr 8, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
Definitely - and with zip, finally
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
saw Bull Durham
Figured out SO's are fascist...
Baseball is not necessarily an obsessive-compulsive disorder, like washing your hands 100 times a day, but it's beginning to seem that way. We're reaching the point where you can be a truly dedicated, state-of-the-art fan or you can have a life. Take your pick. ~Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 13 April 1990
by 149 on Apr 8, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Get this guy
I like the idea of the game ending with Wells on deck
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
cmon Rios
Don't ruin my night
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F***!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
WHY WALK SOMEONE!!?!?!?!?!!?!?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
I'm not just saying this because of how the game ended
But I saw what Street/Suzuki were doing in the Rios at bat and I like it. Credit the guy for taking two close sliders.
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by thejd44 on Apr 8, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
QOTM, random swear word concatenation edition
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
Are they schwetty?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
"No HR" defense?
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
Tres!
A's win!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 8, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
Oh thank gawd!
Baseball is not necessarily an obsessive-compulsive disorder, like washing your hands 100 times a day, but it's beginning to seem that way. We're reaching the point where you can be a truly dedicated, state-of-the-art fan or you can have a life. Take your pick. ~Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 13 April 1990
Good God!
Huston did it!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Now that's earning a save
having to go through Vernon Wells.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Apr 8, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
Woohoo! That was a roller coaster of a game!
Gotta be nice for Street's confidence
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
YEAH STREET!!!!
YEAH!!! HUGE WIN FOR THE A'S!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
victory!!
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
Street owed me
he was producing negative numbers on my fantasy team.
Baseball is not necessarily an obsessive-compulsive disorder, like washing your hands 100 times a day, but it's beginning to seem that way. We're reaching the point where you can be a truly dedicated, state-of-the-art fan or you can have a life. Take your pick. ~Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 13 April 1990
No post-game?
What is this game with that big orange ball?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
got to go
wipe the crap outta my pants. Ciao!
Baseball is not necessarily an obsessive-compulsive disorder, like washing your hands 100 times a day, but it's beginning to seem that way. We're reaching the point where you can be a truly dedicated, state-of-the-art fan or you can have a life. Take your pick. ~Thomas Boswell, Washington Post, 13 April 1990
Well, Embree's gonna pitch the 8th...
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
LOL - good one.
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
two obvious choices
1. Chavy to 60-day DL
2. Trade DJ to the Gnats for Renel and a bucket of used tobacco juice
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
She'd be fine
with her tongue cut out
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I'd rather listen to
Hank Griswold ('member him?) read the telephone book for three hours than listen to Renel for three minutes.
"Hi, I need to... uh... determination..."
by Jennifer on Apr 8, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hank Greenwald or Clark Griswold
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
WooHoo!
Instead of a HR on a 3-2 pitch, he walked him. That is the better outcome, compared to the 3-2pitch HRs.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 8, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
wooohoooo!!!!!
Back to 0.500!!!! Good job Street!
So far, so good for a rebuilding year!
"i hate monkeys"
by BruceBochteBiyatches on Apr 8, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions
Not weird
San Jose, and all of SC county, was deemed to be Gnats territory.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Well, yes
And the San Jose-ness of NBC11/3 is somewhat theoretical, since most people see them on cable anyway. But it's strange to see a station that's never carried baseball before giving up a prime-time network slot for it. Maybe they'll tell the viewers that it's a reality show....
The candy and the baseball all night long: )
They are based in SJ
but they are the only Bay Area NBC station after sucessfully wresting the affiliate from KRON.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
MLB.com pitch F/X
MLB's gamecast has pitch f/x data on every pitch in real time. It's fantastic, and I highly recommend everyone check it out.
Street's good fastball breaks away from Lefties. Unfortunately, that also means it breaks towards the RH hitters. His slider/cutter and change has a more vertical break, but he walked Rios essentially because he was worried about the FB breaking back over the plate. Against Wells, he got away with it on the strike 2 call, and then put him away with a slider that started in the same place as the meatball but never came back over the plate.
The really good news is that he was around the plate with everything and had good control. He has really good movement on that fastball, too, so it's easy to see why he can be so effective.
additionally
Gaudin had good velocity and movement. He got hammered because of location - the FBs that were hit hard were usually near the middle of the plate and up in the zone. I know that's not terribly insightful, but it's encouraging that his delivery is in good shape. It may take a while for him to shake off the rust.
Exactly - you have to expect rust,
especially because he wasn't even supposed to be ready for the bigs today.
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
The voluble Ken Korach
Hey I like that Google "word of the day"...
"voluble: characterized by a ready flow of speech".
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Apr 8, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions
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