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Open Thread: Game 30 - A's at Angels

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Oakland Athletics @ Los Angeles Angels


30 games already? Really? Wasn't it just yesterday we were acting like insomniacs, rooting on our A's as they played in Japan? Sure seems like it.

With a surprising 17-12 March and April behind them, the A's start their May play this evening against their rival LA Angels, looking to gain a split of the four-game series. True to form, after drubbing the Angels on Monday in a 14-2 romp, the A's bats have fallen silent, scoring only one run over the last two nights. Given the team's May records over the last few years, we're hoping this is not a sign of things to come...

To leave town with a victory, the A's are sending Justin Duchscherer to the mound with a 1-1 record and a sporty 2.70 ERA, to take on righty Nick Adenhart, who was called up from the Angels' AAA Salt Lake affiliate, after starting the minor league campaign with a 4-0 record and an 0.87 ERA. Tonight's game is Adenhart's major league debut. No pressure, rookie!

Lineups:

Your 2008 Oakland Athletics

Suzuki (C)
Ellis (2B)
Barton (1B)
Thomas (DH)
Brown (RF)
Cust (LF)
Crosby (SS)
Hannahan (3B)
Sweeney (CF)

Their 2008 LA Angels

Figgins (2B)
Matthews (CF)
Guerrero (RF)
Kotchman (1B)
Hunter (DH)
Anderson (LF)
Quinlan (3B)
Napoli (C)
Aybar (SS)

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No Denorfia again eh?

I’d like to see what he’s got. At the moment, Ryan Sweeney isn’t showing any power or patience – and there’s no way his defence is better than Denorfia’s.

by OldhamA on May 1, 2008 6:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Mike Sweeney: hug whore.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on May 1, 2008 7:05 PM PDT   0 recs

I Need Aid n my Heart!! These A's are gonna rock me!!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:08 PM PDT   0 recs

Lt. James Calhoun reporting for duty.

Let’s go A’s!! Hello to all of AN!

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 1, 2008 7:09 PM PDT   0 recs

we gotta be related

And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

We both had sunblock on AN Day IV.

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

{freaky SPF-gloved fist bump}

And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 1, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Mighty white of ya!

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 1, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

their stuff rocks

I recommend it highly.

And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 1, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL!

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

LOL that you are... LOL!

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

But you don't have facial hair, do you?

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 1, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yeah. I grew the goatee back this year.

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 1, 2008 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It is you!

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 1, 2008 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sure. I'm so fucking important.

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 1, 2008 7:27 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Absolutely

strike 1 was borderline. Strike 2 almost bounced.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Absolutely

strike 1 was borderline. Strike 2 almost bounced.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Great lets keep hitting them where they are.........

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:09 PM PDT   0 recs

ANGER!!!!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT   0 recs

Brian Runge already irritating me.

Strike two was way outside, and he takes forever to call pitches.

by HigherPie on May 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT   0 recs

Total joke so far

We’re talking Eric Gregg (RIP) here.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 1, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I hate you Rex Hudler!!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:10 PM PDT   0 recs

Two hard hit balls, and two outs.....

again!!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:11 PM PDT   0 recs

Splitting between

audio: A’s
video: another J.J. Putz meltdown in Cleveland

by Soaker on May 1, 2008 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Does Jeff have the knife out yet?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 1, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

aw.

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

These announcers are already talking about this kid like hes Nolan Ryan!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Its only one inning Rex you retard!!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

If Ryan had gotten that strike zone consistently he would have had a career ERA of 1.00

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 1, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Alaska???

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Filthy

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 1, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

The Duke is going to dominate, I can feel it.......

DROP THE HOOK BIG BOY!!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:15 PM PDT   0 recs

K

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:16 PM PDT   0 recs

Harden

18 pitches in the first. 1-0 Omaha.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on May 1, 2008 7:16 PM PDT   0 recs

Is his arm still attached?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 1, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

dont worry about the score, all that matters is the pitch count and his health.....

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Apparently 16 of 18 pitches were strikes

He had 2 K’s and Petit’s error led to the run

by WaddellCanseco on May 1, 2008 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

2-2 Drop the Hook!!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:17 PM PDT   0 recs

LS automatic!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT   0 recs

ROFL.....

two bad games against the two hottest pitchers in baseball does not make a trend…

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

1st pitch to vlad was nasty!! right on the corner

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:18 PM PDT   0 recs

This ump's delayed calls are already irritating.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on May 1, 2008 7:19 PM PDT   0 recs

Hey everybody! I can'

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 1, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Okay, my return key completely killed that joke D.E.A.D.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 1, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

... 't finish this subject?

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 1, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

God, it's so dead that explaining it will just make it worse.

And now I’m making it worse by explaining that.

AN 3.0 can kiss salb’s ass.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 1, 2008 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

neg....

he still gets walks

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm not sure which terrifies me more. Vlad at the plate (and that went a bloody

long way considering he was totally fooled), or Cust in the outfield! :s

by OldhamA on May 1, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Watching Duke makes me happy...

but its kinda canceled out by Rex Hudler’s voice.

by jonahbartlett on May 1, 2008 7:19 PM PDT   0 recs

Going with 100 percent mute for mlbtv

as I have had all I can take of Rex. M’s game on FSNW real tv with volume.

alaska A

by ak_A on May 1, 2008 7:20 PM PDT   0 recs

Frank was right on the 1-0 pitch

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:21 PM PDT   0 recs

REX just made a big deal about the bat spliting into two pieces.....

isnt that what happens when a maple bat breaks! I HATE YOU REX!!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:22 PM PDT   0 recs

Nice job, Emil. He goes the "other" way.

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 1, 2008 7:23 PM PDT   0 recs

Emil base knock

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 1, 2008 7:23 PM PDT   0 recs

hi AN first time poster. Lets go A’s!

"I don't know where my pants are but I know where the A's are."

by justarebelheart on May 1, 2008 7:24 PM PDT   0 recs

Welcome!

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 1, 2008 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

and beware.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on May 1, 2008 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs