Open Thread - Game 38 - A's @ Rangers
by Taj Adib on May 10, 2008 4:45 PM PDT
Email
PrintOakland Athletics at Texas Rangers, May 10, 2008 5:05 PM PDT
There's no doubt that this season has gotten off to a fairly odd start in the AL West. First off, the A's, supposedly in full-fledged rebuilding mode and without much hope of being competitive, have rode fantastic starting pitching and thoroughly un-Athletic-like clutch hitting to remain tied for first in the division 6 weeks into the campaign. Then there is Seattle, who, reloaded with a second ace (Bedard) and a solid innings-eater (Silva) seemed primed to build off of a nice 2007 and actually compete for the division...only to start slow out of the gate and look like the same old, middling Mariners. And what to make of the Rangers? We all assumed that by this time Ron Washington would be fired and that Milton Bradley would have lost his temper and another ACL or two along the way...but instead, in the oddity of all oddities so far this season, the attention has shifted to the Rangers' surprising pitching staff.
That's right, the words "good", "pitching" and "Rangers" have actually been seen in the same sentance recently. In fact, Texas pitchers have an aggreate, major-league-leading ERA of 1.71 in the month of May and have only allowed one run in the last 41 innings, tossing 3 straight shutouts along the way. Granted, most of those innings were tossed in a pitching-friendly environment (Safeco Field) and against unspectacular offenses (Seattle, Oakland), however, for a staff boasting the likes of Vicente "Swisher Hatin' Me" Padilla, Sidney "This is my 5th Last Chance" Ponson and a cadre of AAAA-fodder, this latest run is definitely a surprise.
Luckily for the A's, Texas will actually be sending their "ace" to the mound tonight in the form of Kevin Millwood, who is pretty much the only Texas pitcher not riding some sort of hot streak. On the year, Millwood is 2-3 with a 4.94 ERA and is coming off of an ugly 7 run/9 hit/3 inning performance against Seattle last week. He's 3-3 with a 4.34 ERA in 10 career appearances versus the Green & Gold.
Dana Eveland will take the hill tonight in Arlington for the A's. Dana's been pretty solid so far this season, with a 6.5 K/9 rate and 1.23 WHiP. He's issuing a tad too many walks at nearly 4 per game, but he's been remarkably adept at keeping the ball in the park to limit the damage, as he has only allowed one homerun so far this season for an impressive .22 HR per 9 innings rate. However, Dana's been extremely lucky with his Batting-Average-to-Balls-in-Play rate, which currently sits at an unsustainable and well-below league average mark of .270. Combine that stat with the Ballpark at Arlington's hitter-friendly confines and with the disconcerting fact that Dana "felt something pop" in his elbow during his start last Monday, and you have to be a little concerned that the bottom could fall out for him tonight, especially since he has a tendency to rely too heavily on his fastball (which could be a risky proposition tonight against fastball feasters such as Josh Hamilton and Milton Bradley).
Notes
- Eric Chavez FINALLY did some fielding work yesterday on his road to recovery. There remains a chance that he'll be ready to come off the DL when his 60-days are over on May 27th, but I highly doubt it. The team should just DL him until the All-Star Break.
- TBuck finally had a decent game at the plate last night for the RiverCats, grabbing 3 hits in 5 at-bats, including a homer. And the reward he gets for busting out of his slump? Well, an option back down to Sacramento of course, now that his Rehab Stint is over! Can't say that this is a surprising move, considering his abysmal start to the season and the fact that Emil Brown has been performing so well in the clutch and Suzuki is doing a decent job in the leadoff spot. Hopefully, Travis can find his stroke back in Sacto alongside CarGon.
Lineups
OAK
Suzuki - C
Barton - 1B
Cust - LF
Thomas - DH
Brown - RF
Crosby - SS
Ellis - 2B
Hannahan - 3B
Sweeney - CF
TEX
Kinsler - 2B
Young - SS
Hamilton - CF
Bradley - DH
Murphy - RF
Boggs - LF
Laird - C
Shelton - 1B
German - 3B
With Rich Harden coming back for possibly one of his only starts tomorrow it would be really nice to snag this game tonight in order to set up a series-clincher tomorrow. Cust and Thomas have both been swinging the bat decently the past week or so and let's hope they can get the offense back on track this evening.
391 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
Excellent summary, Taj
Would anyone else like to see Bowen get to start a game? Suzuki’s not going to hold up playing this many innings for too much longer.
Also, Crosby needs a day off (some would argue he needs more than a day…).
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Hey, BoCro has a .684 OPS
That’s better than last year! And the year before!
What happened to him all of a sudden being awesome with his new approach?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
i have been saying this for weeks
suzuki, crosby and ellis all need days off once in a while, that’s why bowen and murphy are on the roster. someone tell bob f’ing 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
I thought it was the start before last that Eveland "felt something pop".
He went 7 innings and won the start against Baltimore on Monday.
I posted a fan shot about Buck's being optioned
before seeing that you included it in the game thread intro.
Also, Kiko Calero will be doing some rehab pitching in Sacramento, according to Geren.
As long as Bowen doesn’t completely blow an easy popup - as he did last Friday - I’m fine with him starting more often. (I wonder what the pitchers have to say about his game calling?)
it's just the beginning of the telecast
but the reception looks better than usual.
(yes I did email Mark from TV36 and he responded promptly that he’d pass on my message with my location to the engineer….the telecast looks LOTS better right now!
Tom Grieve
for some reason reminds me of John Spencer, the late actor who played Leo McGarry on The West Wing. Looks vaguely like him and even sounds a bit like him.
Anybody else a little surprised that Buck was optioned and not Sweeney?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions
Grieve's okay...
but that smarmy bastard Lewin is the worst. At least Hawk has age/senility as an excuse for being annoying.
I think they still trust Sweeney in CF more than they trust Buck there
which means they really don’t trust Buck much there at all.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Sweeney's not bad in CF. Obviously he's not great either.
Buck needs some time to refind his swing. It’s better he does that in AAA.
Davis would have caught Suzuki's fly ball
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Okay, we get it. Boggs's family comes to Rangers games.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Millwood's last fastball was 89 mph
That’s pretty good evidence that something’s wrong with him.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Huge chance to win two games here. Millwood's injured, so hopefully
we can wear out their bullpen tonight so they’re not available tomorrow.
So you're saying it's your fault?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Well I have always held a strong belief that Im awesome
if true, then I really underestimated my abilities
Ordinarily I'd look forward to 8 1/3 innings against the Rangers' bullpen
but given the team’s scoreless streak, who knows what’ll happen?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Having recently had
a round of back spasms myself…that looked painfully familiar. Not sure if that’s what it was, though.
Josh Rupe's season stats:
0-1, 4.74 ERA, 19 IP, 15 hits 10 ER, 8 BB, 8 K
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
Their pitching staff's ERA is 6th in the AL since April 25th!!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I guess that was a mirage last month
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 10, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions
The question with FT's hitting this season
is whether pitchers will decide that his SLG is low enough the justify just throwing it down the middle and daring him to hit it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Really, at this point if I were pitching to him I'd just pound the strike zone with fastballs until he proved he could crush one.
Of course, my fastball is about 55 mph, so he’d rake, but I think it would be a good idea for a real pitcher to try.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Oh you know.
just another saturday, a great day for self inflicted stomach pain that is rooting for the A’s
Could be worse, some of us could
be Raiders fans also. Oh wait some are,lol
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I log on and see all 3 of
Suzuki, Crosby and Ellis playing again. I guess Geren is going to play those guys till they just cant play anymore huh?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions
Alright, everyone be honest:
If you’d found out before this series that one of the starters would get hurt in the 1st inning and have to come out after 12 pitches, who would have guessed it would be Milwood?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Wow, we have only 3 hitters who have an EQA above average
while playing with the A’s.
Jack Cust, Mike Sweeney and Frank Thomas.
And only two really can play at a time…
And Buck
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I didnt get to see Barton any last year, so I will have to take A's fans word for it
but I dont get it. I just dont see where he is some stud hitter. Maybe he needs a few years in the bigs. But I just havent seen him do anything but walk and strikeout. A below average fielding Cust with little power.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
He's 22 years old. Let's simmer a little.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions
And I agree with you -- he's still very young.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm still wondering about whether his hand is bothering him
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Besides the fact he's 22. He has great judgement of the strikezone, a quick
bat and doubles power (at the moment). He’s not going to be all world, but he should hit at a .300 clip in the bigs. When you factor in how much he walks he’ll be a very valuable player.
Super-Hatteberg!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Suzuki's is above average
Average EQA for a catcher is much lower than what his is.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Its sad man
dude has sooooo much talent. Cant keep his emotions in check
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Im not jelous of the Rangers for much
but Hamilton is a stud. He would look good in an A’s uni if he stays sober.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 5:26 PM PDT reply actions
That was a pretty terrible pitch by Eveland
He’s luck it was just a double.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He might hate us but he sure like that meatball
From Eveland. It should have gone out of the yard.
It's similar to last night
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I can't believe that Eveland had a meatball and let somebody else have it.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah
the umpires have been shitty consistently this season so far
As long as both teams get the same shitty zone
The one that nearly took his head off
was right down Broadway as well.
WTF
Anyone else just lose KICU????
Swisher on Ellis - "every day he does something that makes me say, 'Well, I'll be damned, look at that!'"
by Mantecan As Fan on May 10, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions
shit must just be me in the central valley then....
Swisher on Ellis - "every day he does something that makes me say, 'Well, I'll be damned, look at that!'"
by Mantecan As Fan on May 10, 2008 5:38 PM PDT up reply actions
RE: Texas Feed
Why The Hell Are You Interviewing People In The Stands When THeres A Game Going On????
They always do that. Every. Single. Game.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I like it. Family friendly. Community relations.
It’s called “marketing”.
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 5:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I call it annoying
I dont watch baseball games for the families, I watch them for the baseball game being played
That's why I can't watch Giants' games
It’s like the guys have ADHD and can’t keep focused on the game, so they feel necessary to show the crowd and comment on them constant. It’s like “hey there’s a game on!! can we watch it?”
Yeah, it's a good move
Even if we dont care about some Arlington high school girls whatever that was. And they do it in the 2nd inning or some early, usually relatively unimportant part of the game.
It’s not like the Cubs interviewing dopes during the bottom of the 7th when there’s often a ton of excitement going on on the field.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's seem to be popping up a lot lately, it is like the good record is
going to there head, and they are swinging for the fences.
I agree man
what got them here is good at bats and working the count. Dont seem to be doing that lately
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh my god
they put up a “Nerd Alert” graphic when they talk statistics… that’s…embarassing.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:38 PM PDT reply actions
Do they put up a "Dumb Jock Alert" graphic
when they talk about gritty, clutch players or performances?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
To be fair
That looked like a strike to Supermannahan. I’ll take it though.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions
Bad Sweeney = True Athletic.
Raise your claws if you didn’t see that coming.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
No shit man
all these guys do that. Did it last night too. Get a pitcher in trouble and then come out and try to be the friggen hero and swing at the first pitch, I dont get it.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Bad Sweeney needs to work on that
He hit it so hard, it almost resulted in an error. He needs to work on the easy 3 hopper in those situations.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:43 PM PDT reply actions
That was frustrating.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
That was a good pitch to hit
He just butchered it into the gorund
This is the real A’s baseball here.
Not surprised at all
We do not want to be the team to give them their scoreless streak of 39 innings or whatever it is
Yeah, they have to pay him at least minimum wage
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, this scoreless streak thing is getting on my nerves
I want the A’s to put up a 12 spot now.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:47 PM PDT reply actions
But only to mess with the scoreless streak -
winning would just be a bonus.
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
Well, in a normal situation I'd take 2 runs
But I’m feeling a bit greedy.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
AAH! DR. EARL HOLLOWAY!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
"Exercise...or you'll look...like I...sound..." {dies}
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 dont get the love either
He is not a great Centerfielder and he has zero power as a corner Outfilder. Thats why im on my couch and they make the big bucks I guess.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 5:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure why not?
God forbid anybody notice we’re in first place.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
I was going to make a Linden joke
then decided to look him up. He hasn’t played in a couple weeks. What’s wrong with him?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I know that
But I don’t think you can put a guy on the 7-day DL for general sucktitude.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions
How have the Rangers had a gazillion scoreless innings?
So far nobody in their staff can hit the strikezone.
Yay.
My commute to the Coliseum will be made easier just in time for the A’s move to Fremont.
I have [null set] to say.
You could always have the Original Stadium crew
you and pam5981 would be sitting in the Coliseum, cheering, by yourselves..
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I'd have to drive to Fremont
decide it sucks, and drive BACK to the Coliseum..
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Those cloverleafs are really going out of style, aren't they?
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 10, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Keep that pimp hand strong!
Slap someone regardless.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it was in 2006 only Chavez swung at a 3-0 pitch. Which is pretty funny when you
think about it.
Didn't Frank hit a 3-0 pitch
off Shields?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
HE... IS...
SPARTACUST
Come on, Big Hurt, take advantage of that 90 degree Texas air.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions
Wow
For what it’s worth (nothing), as soon as I saw Laird set up inside I thought “he’s getting hit on this pitch.”
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:57 PM PDT reply actions
First pitch swing by Brown, im calling it
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 5:57 PM PDT reply actions
Good call
I was in the process of calling a GIDP…and really I wasn’t that far off, but I’ll take the outcome!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
We could count one of them toward the next inning....
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
That's a stupid rule.
Is that true in the NL too?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
What a clutch...whatever the heck that was.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions
Ahh, Rangerball!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
sal doesn't believe in spirits.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Colorless...odorless..
can’t really prove it exists…
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
random thought
How often does somebody get a hit w/RISP but not get an RBI? That has to be fairly rare (though it’s not really weird that it happens)
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Depends who's on second and if the ball goes straight to an outfielder.
I’d imagine it happens more than you’d think.
We will take it
Thank God other teams make errors or we would still be scoreless
Go A’s
Someone with a view...
was that as bad as Ken and Vince are making it sound?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Yes
if you mean the throw to first that was nowhere near first.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 10, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Better than tract marks
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I remember
from the flip this house or whatever that was done where the guy on it brought him in to do the project management and then eventually to try to help him get back into baseball. He has a lot of them all over.
In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!
Was it completely necessary to get rid of Bradley?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions
Can we call Hamilton wasted talent anymore?
He’s clean and seems to have his life together. His talented isn’t wasted; it was just sidetracked.
I don’t care what team he plays for, I’ll always root for him.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
This is EXACTLY what I meant
when I wrote the “Tick…Tick…” piece about our OF defense. Those two runs don’t score if Kinsler’s ball is caught as it should have been. It’s going to cost the A’s dearly if they insist on putting such a bad defensive OF out there.
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 hate when the writing is on the wall
and the A’s don’t adjust until it costs them. I don’t mind saying “I told you so” but I do mind saying “Don’t make us say I told you so” to no avail. Ryan Sweeney is pretty much single handedly deciding this game. :-(
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 A's are a city, a city vulnerable to earthquakes
a city building huge skyscrapers that are not earthquake proof and justifying it by saying “oh but we havent had one in 30 years!”
Kinsler's ball should've been caught?
I must’ve missed something. Looked like a solid single to me. Unless I’m thinking of some other play.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
It only looked that way because Sweeney misjudged it
so badly that he didn’t come close to it – it was actually a very catchable ball if he gets a good jump instead of freezing or starting back.
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
Hey Poppy...
Who was that manager we had, before Geren, before Macha? Art .. something?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
What happens to a grape that isn't picked at harvest time?
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I know that feeling...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
On which channel do you tune in to find out about impending storms?
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Not if you live on the west coast..
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I don't have a problem with someone admiring a home run
Never have.
I have a problem with someone serving it up on a plate.
+1
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Our pitching has been great
but it is common sense to realize it is not going to stay that way as evidenced here.
We need to start hitting the long ball and putting up more runs. The slugging percentage has to start rising
Go A’s.
if this what the rook pitchers look like...
the second time a team sees them, then we better hope Harden pitches 175 innings. Only pitch the rooks against teams who haven’t seen them. Start Gaudin the second time around.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
I dont think it was Second time last night
Smith just didnt have good control at all. He is a control pitcher so its kind of important. Even without his best stuff he kept his team in the game.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions
2 on, nobody out
So A’s score nothing this inning, right?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions
for Sacramento
(seriously, he’s been better lately. I still don’t care for him too much)
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 6:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on Bad Sweeney.
Perhaps you have a sense of responsibility, and feel the need to atone for your sins?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
In 2007 and so far in 2008, every
A’s plate appearance that has gone 3-0 has resulted in a walk.
In 2006, the A’s went 4-8 with 1 HR, 1 2B, and 155 walks in 163 plate appearances that went 3-0 (26 were intentional walks). That’s a .975 OBP.
stat-addled alien overlord
You mean until Cust earlier in this game?
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Cust hit the double on 3-0.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweeney still amazes me
He is a big tall dude that looks super athletic but has little power
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions
They talk about his BP power
It’s weird that he hasn’t translated it yet. But, again, he’s still really young and might develop into a 20-HR guy.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Carters power translates in games, lol
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Ya but it wouldn't in the majors yet.
Maybe Sweeney needs more seasoning. A pinch of oregano, cilantro, chopped onions…
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Damn you
now I’m hungry
Ooo! Piece of candy!
by ChickenStanley on May 10, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions
mmm, Yummy Sweeney...
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Cream of Sweeney?
no thanks, im straight
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm satisfied that his name means Leonardo of Leonardo
It’s comical enough
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Good job by the A's really working Rupe.
Going to the third pitcher in just the 4th inning is huge (especially for tomorrow).
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 10, 2008 6:22 PM PDT reply actions
Made him throw 68 pitches in 3
That’s pretty good… of course, runs are nice too.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Strike 2 to Barton was a terrible call
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
NIce inning there
Keeps Eveland on the mound longer
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 6:31 PM PDT reply actions
Tampa Bay walks 2 Angels leading off 8th inning
Not good if you are TB
Angels don't walk
they fly too close to the ground
OZZIE GUILLEN IS A CHILD MOLESTING CARCINOGEN
naw
its because they don’t take themselves too seriously
yes you can shoot me for saying that
Ooo! Piece of candy!
by ChickenStanley on May 10, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Frank, ever so gently, so softly, moving closer and closer
to the Mendoza line
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions
There were ghost RISP
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
It was too down the middle
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
[shakes head]
Time for toasted cheese, I’m not in the mood for clam linguini. However you spell it.
I’ll just go cook, I bitch too much.
What a fucking horrible at bat
You struck out twice on that at bat
How can U take the second pitch when the one before was essentially strike 3?
The mind boggles!!!!
Someone please answer that?
Yeah good reply
He is NOT VERY GOOD
We need middle infielders expecially if Chavy does not come back (sounds like he will though)
Whats sad is Jack H.
actually has a better OPS then anyone not named Cust
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
...has been calling those balls when Eveland throws them
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It was called a ball the first time, so why not again?
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Not when the pitcher runs off the mound and the umpire realizes
it really was a strike
You know if it’s anywhere near the zone, he’s out and gone
I agree with that
We can deal Street with him since we have better arms in ther pen as well.
I would not be upset if we dealt Blanton as well and put Gaudin back in the pen but Joe does keep us in most games..
What could we get for Crosby and Street?
I still would not deal Harden
I know hes hurt more often that not but if somehow (Magically) he could start 15-20 games we would win 80 percent of them because he is far too good for most hitters when on.
You know if we trade him he never gets hurt again and could you just imagine him pitching to our hitters?
Enough said.
I would like to see no runners on for Hamilton and Bradley
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions
That is very cool
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
ooooooo
I want that
Ooo! Piece of candy!
by ChickenStanley on May 10, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
We got so lucky on another poor OF defensive play -
Brown has to cut that ball off and he should hit the cutoff man. But lame-o 3B coaching (thank you) to hold Young at third.
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
Might not like Milton Bradley
but the dude is a great fielder and and has a crappy OPS of .951 this year
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions
TV36's new "Snapfish" photo moment...
Photo of Greg Smith in hot throwback uni, by Sara Swanson of Fremont.
I have [null set] to say.
Apparently there's a new game thread.
But fuck it, I’m pretty sick of this.
I have [null set] to say.
I'm going to a bar to watch the rest of this.
I think watching it will actually be less painful than Korach describing it—nothing against Korach; it’s just a painful game and he’s bringing it across well.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
