Open Thread - Game 38: A's @ Rangers (continued)
by Taj Adib on May 10, 2008 6:44 PM PDT
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Bottom of the 5th, Rangers up 3-2 on the strength of a huge game by a pissed-off Milton Bradly!
Time for Eveland to buckle down and for the offense to string some hits together!
LET'S
GO
OAKLAND!
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oh, it's here now. i went out to my mail box to check.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 10, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden, Braden and Crosby for Michael Young? I say hell yes
by Swishdball on May 10, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I would agree to that trade in a heartbeat.
by Taj Adib on May 10, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that would be a horrible trade
Young is not any good and he has a huge contract.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 10, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Young is a great player.
Imagine how much better he would look playing behind a real pitching staff. Crosby isn’t going to get any better. Young may not either, but at least his talent ceiling is much higher than BoCro’s. Harden is unreliable. You could even throw Street into the deal and make Casilla the closer. The point is that the A’s are so deep that they could afford to make a trade like this to get a gritty, solid, all-star type guy to put them over the hump.
by Swishdball on May 10, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Young's not great defensively, but he's a great hitter.
And he can be shifted to 2nd starting next year. Plus, Crosby and Harden are only under contract for one more season after this one and Braden isn’t anything more than a left specialist long term.
by Taj Adib on May 10, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.738 career OPS on the road....
So we’d be paying a ton of money for an average 2B for the first few years, and then paying a ton of money for a most likely done 2B after that.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 10, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ie, it's not the players we'd be giving up
it’s that Young is an average player with a giant contract.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 10, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then, what about Young + cash for all of those guys.
by Taj Adib on May 10, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If we're going to trade Harden
I don’t want it to be for Young.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 10, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it Dana!
The guy’s gotta get through this inning without any more damage. We need at least 5 innings out of him.
by Taj Adib on May 10, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ALL RIGHT.
That was one ugly swing on one nasty pitch.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 10, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A's fan messing with Texas TV guy.
AWESOME.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 10, 2008 6:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go A's!
And just as I type that, MaEl pops up.
D’oh
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe you should type Let's Go Rangers
by theblackpearl on May 10, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Either that, or break my fingers
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Angels lose
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 10, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Korach keeps sounding astonished
about how well the [Devil] Rays are playing…I know the A’s don’t play them often, but he needs to pay a little closer attention.
by Soaker on May 10, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he's being astonished on behalf of the listeners
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 10, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gotta love it
Percival closed out the win
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Daric...
1) Keep your finger out of your nose.
2) Keep your finger out of your nose while on TV.
3) Do not look at said finger after nose exploration.
4) Do not look at said finger after nose exploration on TV.
5) Thank you for not putting said finger in your mouth.
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by louismg on May 10, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he gets a better grip on the bat
And it’s lucky like Boggs’s chicken
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the whole I'd rather have Millwood
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd never really made the connection
between “WaddellCanseco” and Philadelphia.
by Soaker on May 10, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Joining late
can someone tell me what happened with Millwood? Injured in the first inning?
Anything else I need to know to catch up?
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 10, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pulled a groin muscle throwing a pitch.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Groin strain
Milton’s having a good evening
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks all.
Glad to see Eveland still in. Three runs in five innings, not great but not terrible.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 10, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey guys I'm a's fan in texas
at the game
by buckfan6 on May 10, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go sit behind the Boggs family
and apply for an AFTRA card because you’re on screen so often.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Out of the blue question:
If Ellis leaves next year, do the A’s give Hannahan the first crack at 2B? I know he played there a lot in AAA
by Swishdball on May 10, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
92 games at 2B in 6 years
That’s not really that much. Wouldn’t Melillo be better?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's slim pickings
Maybe Murphy?
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
T-Buck optioned to Sacramento
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
EVELAND
Seems like he pays too much attention to baserunners and lets it take him off his game.
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
by SwampyD on May 10, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck optioned to AAA after being reinstated from the DL
wow. interesting. good move IMO
by Swishdball on May 10, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Only about as often as he walks
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Duran Duran to lead off
after the pick off! Let’s go A’s!!!!!!!!!!
by Swishdball on May 10, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we have the best two lefties at picking off runners or what
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Smith's move is amazing. Looks like Boggs was running on first movement there.
6 innings, 3 runs. Another quality start from an A’s pitcher. Nice.
by OldhamA on May 10, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had Vertigo last year for 2 months
I could barely get out of bed and there is’nt shit the Doc’s can do fo you
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lol, bunk bed?
no, I moved out of my brothers room when I was 32
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My avatar sympathizes with you
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...right at the fielders.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Barton will be better than Dan Johnson, right?
Remember when DJ first came up and everyone thought he was amazing?
by Swishdball on May 10, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's 22! Jeez not everyone is Justin Upton.
by OldhamA on May 10, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah really - just let him play
and he’ll hit .300 sooner rather than later.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The guy does have a point thought Nico
all A’s fans thought Johnson was going to be a very good hitter.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but Dan Johnson was years older
when he had his good partial season, and he was never as highly regarded by scouts as Barton is.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Suzuki
but the A’s seriously dont have anyone better to lead off then a very young catcher with a OPS of .650?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They do. But remember,
this is the same organization that thought it would be a good idea for Jeremy Giambi to lead off.
by Swishdball on May 10, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In that case they should use Cust.
Kurt’s more like Kendall so far
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's better than Suzuki? He sees a lot of pitches and has decent speed.
Nobody else on the roster screams out leadoff hitter to me.
by OldhamA on May 10, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis doesn't start and Sweeney doesn't walk.
by OldhamA on May 10, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis really doesn't seem to be able to hit
R Sweeney’s interesting. Until about 5 days ago, he’d had like 3 BB and 4 XBH all season—really awful. Lately, he’s taken a few walks and hit a 3B the other day.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CarGon is still in AAA
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe superstition is a factor
Our W-L got better right around the time Kurt started at leadoff.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 10, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i was at the far end of the room
and rushed forward….to see that catch. #$!#$
alaska A
by ak_A on May 10, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eddie Guardado
a screaming liner right to 1B, and a deep drive to the wall in right.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's pitching to the defense
Crafty
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any a walk to Custy
Hey, HEY!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You could pinch run Rajai Davis here -
If Cust’s spot gets up again in the 9th it’s against the lefty (C. J. Wilson) and you can hit Mike Sweeney.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're a genius
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on May 10, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
defensive replacement too, right?
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 10, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geren needs to tell Thomas to bunker down
and muscle one out of the park for once.
by Zonis on May 10, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he should try hitting with the rebar
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or at least hunker down
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 10, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Looked like a makeup call to me.
Has Thomas hit one out yet? How hot is it there tonight?
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 10, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I need a Thomas bomb, badly.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on May 10, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Frank does too
and it looks like he’s trying to hard to get it
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or even, too hard
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
steal = yes
now a hit, please
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh... MLB tv seems to be catching up with you guys.
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 10, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damnit Thomas
you’re like a Black Black Hole
by Zonis on May 10, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man, we strike out on mediocre stuff alot!
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on May 10, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Benoit has good stuff
he just can’t find the plate this year (14 BB in 14 IP) except against us (and with a generous ump—strike 1 was outside).
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Poppy and all the women are still in the other thread
by paradox on May 10, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's break out the cigars and brandy
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cigars and brandy or women?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He'll have to hang 'em up eventually,
and when that happens it’ll probably look a lot like this. But this could just be a slump, too. No reason to rush the decision at this point, especially since we don’t exactly have a superstar losing ABs for him.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was obviously not in response to you!!
but was supposed to be a reply to the “is FT done” discussion!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Women: can't live with 'em, can't hang 'em up
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 10, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They hang up on me all the time
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[ belches, scratches self ]
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 10, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frustrating - Thomas hasn't gotten it going yet
But he will. I have faith.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't know. Wasn't part of the reason the Blue Jays dumped hiim because
he’d lost bat speed? Rumoured of course. He was terrible with us at the start in 06 so I’ll give him time, but so far he hasn’t looked good.
by OldhamA on May 10, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ya but he was coming off a serious injury then
and had very little spring training
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just dont get the Sweeney signing
then. If you are trying to see what you have in Barton at First and you already have Sweeney signed to DH and backup up First what do you need Frank for? There are young guys in AAA that need a shot also.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frank Thomas availability was unanticipated
Maybe he’s great, maybe he’s OK, or maybe he’s bad, but taking that chance at ML minimum salary is a huge bargain. Of course Billy is going to take it.
No one claimed off waivers because he’s not worth full salary, but he’s worth much more than league minimum. I’m sure plenty of other teams would have loved to have him at that price, but since there was no way to outbid, Thomas went to the team/location he likes best, which turns out to be us.
All in all, it was a very unusual situation. Normally a guy won’t get released when he’s still got something - unless he is totally spent, the owning team will generally keep him around since they have to pay him anyway - but because of the unusual contract situation, Toronto had to also consider the trigger of 2009 salary obligations, which we didn’t. As a result, keeping Frank is less valuable to them than obtaining Frank is to another team.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 10, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know Thomas will come around
The only thing the Texas announcers have said that makes sense is that Sweeney should be in the lineup.
He has the 5th best batting average in Texas of any current player.
I guess Vlad is 1st and Ellis is 2nd.
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A few more quality at bats like that and Frank
will be Mr. Mendoza’s home boy,lol
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How long will this slow start last?
Sheesh, Thomas only has like 2 xbh’s as an A.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
by KMoAsFan on May 10, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but, but ... triple!
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 10, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Woah Casilla
Looking a little wild there.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 10, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fanstastic throw
Almost Ankiel-like
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OUT! OUT!
Well, maybe not.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 10, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
(As a former little league blue)
It’s amazing how often the umps get it right. I was sure he was out!
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 10, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Davis had started, we'd be tied or leading
My proof can be found on obvious.com.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are you advocating starting him every day?
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd rather see him than Bad Sweeney
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm advocating never starting Sweeney in CF
Great – Casilla has an ERA. Just note that the difference in CFs has pretty much been the single difference in two games already between these two teams.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Problem is that no one in the A's Org.
Can think about helping Hamilton put his jock strap on let alone carry his.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a HOF calibre talent. He's just pissed away his career.
by OldhamA on May 10, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he can still have a damn good career
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's 27 on the 21st of May. He can indeed have a fine career
and I expect him to do so. It’s still a wasted career with the talent he has, breaking into the majors so late after years of abusing his body.
by OldhamA on May 10, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He and Milton Bradley
have left about 140 million on the table with their life choices,
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know, how old is he now?
29?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you're starting Cust and Brown it'd be nice to have a great defensive CFer.
Davis looks the part.
by OldhamA on May 10, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Garcia's ERA...
No longer 0.00.
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by louismg on May 10, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shitty strikezone but we are being outplayed
There really are no excuses to not score more runs in this ballpark
If this team wants to remain in the hunt they have to take advantage of Angels losing and so far they have not done that
There are two innings left to do something
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes we've not been good. However this umpire is basically demanding we
throw fastballs down the middle before he’ll call it a strike. You can’t do that against good hitters.
by OldhamA on May 10, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
double carp
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To get to the other side?
No wait, that’s not right.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He got bored
how many times can you bring in a pinch runner??
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
by Bigtoe on May 10, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is anyone else having problems with AN 3.0 tonight?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seems alright here
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just the score
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Over Managing
I don’t like Embre just for the Lefty Matchup.
Cassilla is your best BP pitcher, let him get out of it!!
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
by Bigtoe on May 10, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree, but at least it made sense
I think the problem was poor pitch selection – Suzuki should have called a slider, IMO, on the 3-2 to Duran because when a pitcher is missing way up with the fastball the slider actually forces him to follow through; plus Duran isn’t looking for it and it’s Casilla’s best pitch. Embree’s best pitch is the fastball and he had spotted it to Hamilton – should have stuck with it on the 1-2 pitch.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you should drink to that
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
took the gmat today apt is throwing a party, had to check scorfe at AN
go AS!
ttyl all
by oakinboston on May 10, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got a 10 on the GMAT writing score
I did. Congratulations!
by paradox on May 10, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obtuse or acute?
Nothing about them could be described as ‘right’
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is the deal with our inability to beat Texas this year???
Wasn’t Washington’s job on the line just before the trip to Oakland, now all of a sudden he looks like a genuis and they just keep beating up on the A’s…...Come on Oakland let’s get it going!!! Let’s Go A’s!!!
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on May 10, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This Year?
They’ve always been poison
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 10, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TX has been playing well
...went 3/4 up at Seattle after taking us in Oak
by tmac on May 10, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least we are not Seattle
They are done
No team playing that bad has a shot. Too many other good teams out there
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No shit there
Huge payrool and a ccrappy team. At least the A’s have some young pitchers in the Org. Not many hitters in the A’s Org. but at least the A’s still have a few trade pieces left.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It feels like our offense has caught up to us
by Zonis on May 10, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice hit by BoCro
on a pitch that last year he would’ve whiffed on
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi guys. Let's get an 8th inning rally started!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Marky Mark
Time to get funky
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 10, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can someone order
...an “I couldn’t see the ball” double?
by tmac on May 10, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So ordered.
It will be delivered sometime between now and October.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 10, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HR?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sadly, no
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Popout?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 10, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. NO!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[shakes head]
I was watching for it too, a decent AB, but….
by paradox on May 10, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why can't Eric Gagne still be on the Texas roster?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He was pretty good for them.
Both in pitching and bounty
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Starting to feel like last year
that is one bad feeling to have
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To think that a couple months ago
I was considering making this series an “A’s baseball weekend trip” from the Bay Area.
Whew…
by Soaker on May 10, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If I were to pick a place not to go, it would be Texas.
We have always seemed to have a tough time in Arlington.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's just that I haven't been there in years
Last time I saw the A’s there, the games were in old Arlington Stadium.
by Soaker on May 10, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You should come to KC sometime. That is a nice park and the renovations
are gonna make it even better.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but there's nothing to do after the game.
Most boring road trip I’ve ever taken.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on May 10, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huh? Not around the ballpark but KC has awesome
places around The Plaza.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the plaza
that place on the other side of town? Went to a pretty cool blues club … ate ribs at A.B’s … that’s about it.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on May 10, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Plaza has a canal that separates the classic hotels
and high-dollar apartments from the restaurants and shopping. It’s really a great place to hang out if you are a bar-hopper.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Plaza
is a couple miles south of downtown. Yeah, there are some nice clubs and restaurants down there. I saw Bruce Cockburn play a show in a little 300-seat place on Sunday night after the A’s Sunday afternoon game.
The Negro League Baseball Museum is a must-visit as well.
by Soaker on May 10, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've mentioned before
that I was in KC a couple years ago. First night in, the A’s lost a doubleheader and Street got hurt. But the A’s did win the next two games.
by Soaker on May 10, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was there and it was Black Friday. The tailgate was awesome
and the “games” sucked.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you tailgate?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I looked for A's fans in the parking lot
and crashed a tailgate party. Brought a 6-pack, which usually gains one admission to all parties. I was a lurker on AN at the time. Not sure about you, but I do remember Ryan/Nebraska, Jennifer and a few others.
by Soaker on May 10, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well shit... I was definitely there but don't remember
meeting you. I always hang out with nebraska, sprtsnwyn, smith1051 and ictshocker before the games. We all sat with Jennifer once we got into the stadium.
You weren’t the guy who drove all the way from Oakland, were ya? I remember a guy in a pickup truck that made the trip via highway.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hell no...the joy of flying
I’ll be back sometime because KC is about the cheapest place for a road trip if you can get a decent air fare. Not this year though.
by Soaker on May 10, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you are ever coming to KC be sure and let me know.
I often have some free ducats from my business contacts.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is unbelievable
Someone cue up a YouTube video of Allen Iverson …. just insert the word “Texas” where “practice” should be …
“Texas?! We’re talkin about Texas! Not a game … Texas!!!
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on May 10, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If C.J. Wilson comes on for the 9th,
we have two pretty good weapons available in Murphy and M. Sweeney.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Murphy = weapon
That made me laugh for some odd reason.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Recent A's 'weapons'
Ben Grieve
Eric Karros
Mike Gallego
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 10, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well to be fair Ben Grieve was a major DP weapon.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait, what's the count again
LOL
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Foulke and that funny cocked elbow
It never should have worked, but it does.
by paradox on May 10, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just bought the MLB package
yesterday too. I liked Gameday better when the A’s arent playing well,lol
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Honest Answer requested (What chance do we have of scoring at least 2 in 9th)
I say 10 percent.
I, 110 percent want then to score a shitload but they way they have been playing, I give them 10 percent and that is being very generous
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But I think you meant to ask about three runs
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 runs = 1/2 a percent
I want to now say NO CHANCE but you never know
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about 4?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 10, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK for four runs I'm willing to modify my estimate
to 99.5%
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's not go overboard.
99 percent. Tops.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 10, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's blowing an opportunity this weekend
Angels can’t score and M’s just suck.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sigh.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 10, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FIRE EMIL BROWN NOW
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeremy Giambi
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Buck, CarGon, anybody who can actually field a ball cleanly
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's inevitable that CarGon will be up at some point.
I think that is going to be as big as any trade deadline move that BB makes.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Buck will replace him when healthy
and Gonzalez will replace Sweeney when ready and all will be well. In the meantime….
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would rather see Robnett over most of these guys
at least he could talk strikeouts with Barton, Cust and Jack H.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But aside from having bad hands, never hitting the cutoff man, and occasionally missing fly balls, he's not really that bad.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's also down to .270/.300,
so he’s working on not just sucking on 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
by Nico on May 10, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm even ready to jump off the bwagon
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on May 10, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a sufficient backup player but definitely not a starter
for a playoff team.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bring back Rickey!
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 10, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the vodka's speaking
You’ve had one too many.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 10, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The spirits...they speak to me!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 10, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the 2006 Mariners are to the the A's
What the 2008 A’s are to the Rangers.
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
by Bigtoe on May 10, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't let Foulke pitch to Bradley
if it gets that far … Bradley could decapitate him … seriously.
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on May 10, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice inning, Keith
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 10, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go back on the DL Foulke
That was embarrassing.
THUD
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Of course if he gets the call (which I think he should have)
on the 3-2 to Dogolonotto, it’s a 1-2-3 inning with three Ks.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was all right
We beat up on our own people too much, it’s a long season.
by paradox on May 10, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hey, if I have to watch the Rangers kick our ass
I’m sure as hell gonna pile on somebody!! :-)
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
by Vacafan on May 10, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Game of inches...and opinions
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 10, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stupid Dallas and all things Texas!
n/t
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
by Hit4TheCycle on May 10, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Message to Geren
Play our best hitter (Mike Sweeney). I don’t give a fuck if he plays on the moon and drops every ball. Play the guy. Unlike the majority of our team, he knows how to hit the ball
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And please give Kurt the day off tomorrow
He needs it although Harden may want him to catch him
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also, either Cros or Ellis can sit for Murphy
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is my pet peeve. Suzuki is a young player who needs more off days.
No data to back it up but it always seems like we ride our players too hard especially our catcher.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Aaron Cunningham is off the DL now
and he was playing well in spring training before breaking his wrist. I wonder if the A’s are thinking seriously of calling him up in the next few months?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm hoping he's ready in 2009
Buck-Cunningham-Gonzalez sounds good to me
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wrist injuries are VERY tough to just "bounce back" from.
The A’s will surely want to give him several hundred, relatively no-pressure at-bats to get his wrist strength and overall timing down. We might see him sometime after the All Star break but he’s definitely not being considered for a callup anytime soon.
by Taj Adib on May 10, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just hoping he'd go to AAA some time this year
not the majors
by WaddellCanseco on May 10, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't even get a save now in fantasy.
Worst of both worlds if the A’s lose
by Swishdball on May 10, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
...I still don't like Foulke.
This is not helping.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on May 10, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for Frank to say
(screw) you Jobu, I do it myself
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm actually a little surprised he didn't beat that out.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
can't get a save and my ERA just went through the roof.
A’s better effing win this.
by Swishdball on May 10, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Brown bridges Wilson here
I’ll take back what I said earlier.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FIRE BROWN NOW still in effect
bogus
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 10, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No crow for you
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 10, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Foulke didn't give up those 2 runs we'd be tied
by Coffee13eans on May 10, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wilson would have pitched differently with a 2-run lead
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im telling you
Brown is our new Jay Payton
by asfaninpismobeach on May 10, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Payton was a much better player
Better as a hitter, and way, way, way better defensively.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We would be a lot better if we had Payton
Frankly, I still think we’d be better if we started Davis every day – even if he hit .230.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed
Ryan Sweeney does not cut it.
Davis gets to everything
That’s got to be worth a lot to our pitching staff.
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Plus you have a bonafide base-stealing threat
for the occasions Davis does get on – he’s also a good bunter. That’s all worth more to me than a little more batting average and a lot worse 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
by Nico on May 10, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably true
except Davis really might be the righthanded version of Charles Thomas.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really? It looks to me like he CATCHES fly balls
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Slappy" Thomas :-)
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would rather him at the plate than
Hannahan, Crosby, Ellis, Suzuki or Barton(in his current form)
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now that is your typical A's Tease
Give up a few more runs and score enough to get the tying run to the plate
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The OF killed us tonight
Milton didn’t help either.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dude is a gamer.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They play better when everyone expects them to do nothing
The moment it is acknowleged that they are a good team, they begin to read their own press and let up
by Swishdball on May 10, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think this is just a random blip
Face a hot team (9-2 since April 30th) and lose a couple. Tomorrow it’s Harden against Ponson and a beaten up bullpen (no Wilson, probably no Francisco), so I like our odds – and we go into that tied for first place. Could be a lot worse!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 10, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen, brother! I concur.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We have to start playing better baseball at home. The road record
is fantastic but it won’t continue at this pace. No way.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 10, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ponson has pitched pretty well so far but he is the ultimate GASCAN
Lets hope Rich is on as usual and we should win
And get Mike Sweeney in there somehow he kills Ponson .472 with 4 homers
If he’s not in there then we deserve to lose, Hear that Geren!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
C'mon, Nico
This is a game thread… get in the spirit
Let me hear you now -
We suck!
Billy Beane’s an overrated idiot.
(Insert Player name here) can’t play
We’re all gonna die
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 10, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scouting A's hitters
FT: Throw fastballs in the strike zone until he proves he can still turn on a good one.
Brown: Bounce lots of offspeed stuff and watch him swing. No fastballs in the zone unless you’re desperate.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 10, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who else agrees Mike Sweeney should be playing Sunday?
Give Barton the day off
Sweeney .472 (17 for 36) 2 doubles, 4 HR 8 RBI 2BB off Ponson and he is hitting well when he gets his 2 at bats per week
by Trainman on May 10, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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