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Open Game Thread - Game 39: A's at Rangers (cont.)

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Rangers up 5-4 through 4, as HRDN defeated Pontoon in the battle to see who could summon their respective bullpen first.

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I like this roving guy

He gave those people tickets behind home plate next to buck

by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good time to put together a win, boys.

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 11, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's are actually hitting the ball pretty hard off Ponson

Rangers got luckier with their balls in play and the OF defensive difference is pretty big

by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can Cortroneo just shut up...

He did nothing in particular today to warrant my frustration, but I’m just so tired of his act in general. I don’t care about Texas. Stop talking about it – especially when we aren’t playing them.

Did any of you here the Wednesday Day game broadcast vs. the O’s when he signed off his inning by stating “Texas 4, Orioles 2.” I couldn’t believe it – then again I could.

by 33SwisherSweet on May 11, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn.

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 11, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not sure they're the worst fielding team in 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

by Nico on May 11, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

then KC then Texas

Oakland’s the 2nd best behind Toronto. You can’t believe your lying eyes

by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

By Now the A's players have looked at scoreboard and seen that the Angels lost

Probably all high fiving each other saying, well, it don’t matter if we lose

by Trainman on May 11, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, probably

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 11, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you sure

maybe you should watch Bradley run out a pop fly

"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish

by Bigtoe on May 11, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah

I think we know that, Trainman might have had his tongue in his cheek

"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish

by Bigtoe on May 11, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Angels have done everything in their power...

...to give the A’s furst place, and what do the A’s do with the opportunity?

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

sigh

remeber when our defense you to make plays for our pitchers

"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish

by Bigtoe on May 11, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You have to give Texas

some credit in this series. They did everything better and deserve to win.

by asfaninpismobeach on May 11, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yep.

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey! JLaff's picture was just up!

Cool.

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 11, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweeney.

Please learn to hit for power, or average, or something.

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 11, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon, Bad Sweeney.

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 11, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He hit one hard his last at bat.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kuuuuuuuuuurt!

Do some damage, please!

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 11, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ponson is anxious to get home and drink a 30 pack.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Has he been de-Knighted?

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hope not

I’d knight a guy just for punching a judge

by speedchaser9 on May 11, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or judge some punch

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 11, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

typical

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 11, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Channeling Kurt's mom

Kurt Kiyoshi Suzuki, you hit that ball over the fence RIGHT NOW.

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 11, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cust

Anything but a K or foul ball pop out, PLEASE.

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 11, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DP?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about an RBI BB?

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

repeat, plz.

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 11, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pete and Repete sitting on a fence Pete falls off, who is left?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

clutch walk

We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 11, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good eye, Jack!

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 11, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tie game, 5-5

RBI Machine! Jack Cust! BB drives in the tying run!

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on May 11, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Big Frank

its time to turn one around here

by asfaninpismobeach on May 11, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew! Good eye!

Does anyone else remember the biggest 9th inning come back in A’s history back in Sept of 2006, against the Rangers? We were down by 5 going into the 9th and Nick Swisher won the game with a walk off walk…

by jwnewman on May 11, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Frank v Frank…who wins?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll take that bet. LOL!

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big Frank vs. Even Bigger Frank

We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 11, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In the A's 6-5 win vs Baltimore prior

to this road trip, Big Frank almost had a pinch-hit grand slam. I was in section 322 and the ball was headed for home run territory, but then peeled off foul.

Now… another attempt for FT!!

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on May 11, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good shit lollipop

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It looks like he is just slightly out in front of everyhting

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'll get his timing down soon and the balls will fly out of the park

with the summer weather.

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't understand all the gloom and doom about Thomas

No, he hasn’t HRed yet, but he’s around .270/.400 with 10 RBI in 17 games without having gotten it going yet.

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 11, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nothing says he WILL get going..

Hope he does.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 11, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing other than his whole career, you mean?

or nothing other than his slow starts the past 2 seasons?

by mikev on May 11, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm with ya on this one. He was not playing everyday in Tor either

so this is kind of an adjustment period for him. I say give him plenty of rope after 2006.

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No one plays forever... he will be done at some point.

Just hope it aint this year. But I have my doubts.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 11, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed, sort of

I’m being patient with Thomas, my heart says I’d like him to be the A’s DH for most of this season…but my eyes say that it makes more sense to keep M. Sweeney around, especially considering his ability to play 1B.

by Soaker on May 11, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed. He's still producing RBIs.

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hear you Nico

I wonder if people are looking at his season, not time with the A’s. I think Mike Sweeney is the better hitter right now and he is sitting alot because of Frank Thomas.

by asfaninpismobeach on May 11, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ian Kinsler is solid

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm a bit surprised that Devine is still in.

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

...and he's promptly removed. LOL!

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

...I guess they heard me. (Yeah, that's it)

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by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well that was shitty.

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 11, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Understatement!...

...and it cost them dearly.

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just tough because

its suppose to be the leaders of the team Ellis and Crosby.

by asfaninpismobeach on May 11, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Geren's facial expression was priceless...

...”WTF was that?”

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hadn't made an error for a couple of games

Too bad.

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on May 11, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

quit playing the fucking infield in

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 11, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 11, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's more like it, Mark!

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 11, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

GODDAMMIT I HATE PLAYING THE INFIELD IN

Yes, likely the run would have scored on that ball—but it would have been an easy out.

Dumbest "strategy" in baseball.

We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 11, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Devine credited with an earned run -

don’t seem fair considering the error.

"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu

by LAXile on May 11, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh well Santiago can get the win for my fantasy team.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Talk about man love

even Hamiltons outs are friggen smoked.

by asfaninpismobeach on May 11, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Give the error to Crosby since he is

had the most pathetic look on his face

by Trainman on May 11, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The lamest spectacle in all of sports...

...the fan who gets a foul ball then holds it in the air as if he should now get a MLB contract.

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Less lame than

the fan who doesn’t get a foul ball, but realizes the camera is on him, and still acts as though he deserves a contract (or a lobotomy)

by As Fan in the Bronx on May 11, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

worse spectacle

I witnessed a Reds fan at Warrantless Wiretap Park throw a foul ball back onto the field.

Plus, he was in the wrong seats. Usher escorted him back out to the bleachers.

We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 11, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL! That's bad.

What makes some of them worse is when the guy doesn’t even catch it, but picks it up off the ground… and still expects adulation.

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

in his defense ...

... he looked like he was so drunk that he might have thought he was still in the bleachers, and been under the impression that the ball he caught was a HR.

Despite the fact that he was, y’know, 10 feet away from third base in the field boxes.

We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 11, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When Chavez comes back

does that mean that Jackahan will be sent down?

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 11, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay Mark!

I feel generous today with my Yays

by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I predict a walk...

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 11, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Brilliant!

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 11, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was so sick

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOOOOOD.

That was scary and great.

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 11, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BWAHAHAHAHAHA!!!

We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 11, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We've lulled the Rangers into a false sense of security

with our carefully planned crappy play for 4 of 5 games

by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

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 11, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not just "bones" in Bobby's head!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 11, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

what exactly happened?

Believe me, if we disagree it is you that is wrong.

by methodrampage on May 11, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

German tried the fake to 3rd throw to 1st play

picked Ellis off and Crosby zoomed home at the speed of light

by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ellis took off for 2nd

but did it horribly and ran BEFORE German had thrown the pitch. So German turns around and throws to 2nd to get Ellis. Ellis stops, and goes back towards first while Young chases him towards first. Crosby moves down the line at third about equal with Young, and then midway just goes flat out home. The throw home was not in time (and dropped) and Crosby scored, adn Ellis went to 2nd.

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 11, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thanks

everyone

Believe me, if we disagree it is you that is wrong.

by methodrampage on May 11, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ellis tried to steal second but the pitcher threw a pickoff move to first.

Whilst the 2B and 1B were dealing with Ellis in a rundown, Crosby went home. The 1B threw home, but not in time and Ellis took second.

by OldhamA on May 11, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The old "intentional pick-off" with 1st and 3rd

was a Billy Martin staple; I think Tony La Russa used it a fair amount too during his A’s tenure.

by Soaker on May 11, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

IIRC

Ellis was “caught” trying to steal 2nd … pitcher threw to 2nd way ahead of Ellis … 2B started running Ellis back to first, just as 2B threw to 1B, Cros took off, slid around Salty getting the throw from 1B … Ellis gets 2nd on the throw

by Rickeyfan on May 11, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously

Believe me, if we disagree it is you that is wrong.

by methodrampage on May 11, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday says...

“Stop making fun of me, or I’ll tell my Mom… and it’s Mother’s day”

by As Fan in the Bronx on May 11, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gameday Mom says

STFU Gameday, it’s Mother’s Day, can’t I have one day of you not whining?

Believe me, if we disagree it is you that is wrong.

by methodrampage on May 11, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At this point what would you take for Rich Harden in a trade?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do it again! Do it again!

Double steal, that is!

A's, baby!

by Coach Cleats on May 11, 2008 2:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Move by Texas pitcher

the old fake to third, throw to first, except Ellis was running. When they threw to second, Crosby broke for home (he was down the line) and scored. Throw to catcher (Salt) was off-line, and he muffed it anyway. Crosby scored, Ellis safe at second.

Confusion for Rangers, because Ellis stopped halfway to second, forcing a throw, and that is when Crosby broke.

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on May 11, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Come on, Kurt. Let's keep adding on.

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay Ryan!

That’s twice I’ve said that today

by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Because he's not that crappy, really. Just a little below average

Kinda like Emil Brown, without the mythical clutch attribute.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I honestly don't think he's that bad. He's not a CFer, but he could be a good corner

outfielder defensively. Hitting wise he’s made some steps I feel – the increase in walks the last few weeks being a big factor in that feeling. If he can start hitting some more extra base hits you could justify him being moved to one of the corners.

by OldhamA on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He would need alot more

extra base hits. His OPS is .656 on the season. That is putrid for a corner outfielder.

by asfaninpismobeach on May 11, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who's faster

Boggs or Davis (Bogg’s was motoring on that play)

by As Fan in the Bronx on May 11, 2008 2:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd say Davis, but Boggs is quick no doubt about that. It would be nice to have that kind of

outfield defence. Though granted we wouldn’t have any hitters if that was the case.

by OldhamA on May 11, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

IDK

But the tie goes to the guy not DFA by the Giants

Believe me, if we disagree it is you that is wrong.

by methodrampage on May 11, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And while I'm complaining

When did we start pretending that the 7th inning God Bless America was the national anthem? Anyone know why we’re supposed to remove our hats?

by As Fan in the Bronx on May 11, 2008 2:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

It’s fetishism, plain and simple (and, yes, I have the right and experience to say that)

by As Fan in the Bronx on May 11, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everybody has the right to their opinion...

...even if they haven’t “been there”.

I personally think the whole patriotic song thing is overdone, even the NA, but it’s not a huge issue for me, either.

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It feels like a "token" song now ...

I’m ok with it for Opening, Memorial, 4th, Labor (that one’s a tossup), and 9/11 … any day other than those seems like frivolous.

by Rickeyfan on May 11, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still absolutely despise that song

and think it’s wrong they play it at baseball games.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 11, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

By that song, I mean God Bless America

Not the National Anthem (but people in Texas probably think it SHOULD be the National Anthem)

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 11, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That whole patriotic thing

happened during WWII, so that ML baseball would not get shut down. I agree with you…over-wrought.

Just had the usual 7th inning stretch at the A’s home game.

I suggest that the “war”..big expenditure in Iraq… does not require baseball to go to an “every game” routine… Just MHO.

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on May 11, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to see a source for that

I’d not put money on it, but I think you’re wrong wrt the Anthem

by As Fan in the Bronx on May 11, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've read the same thing about WW2, but forget the source.

Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.

by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Last Sunday at the A's game

someone who was listening to the Giants play in Philadelphia on the radio reported they were doing GBA during the seventh-inning stretch and predicted we’d do the same in Oakland. We didn’t.

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 11, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Suzy could use a break

I expect Bowen to catch on Tuesday.

I’m enjoying Nadel and Rojas on Rangers radio as my audio feed today. Not overly homerish and they don’t hesitate about criticizing poor play by the Rangers (or the A’s for that matter).

by Soaker on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bowen is good enough to play at the very least once a week

But probably twice a week. I really like Sea Bass, but there’s no need to try to catch him 150 games.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 11, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right on schedule...

...for my 12-10 prediction. Still up in the air who will have which, though.

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by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One season for the Cubs

according to br. Also with Cincinnati in ‘01, but the rest of his career was with the A’s (until ‘11’)

by As Fan in the Bronx on May 11, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i hate bob geren

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How old is Geren?

He walks like an old ass dude.

by asfaninpismobeach on May 11, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has an ass like a 13 year old boy

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHAH

What does that say about big Frank?

by asfaninpismobeach on May 11, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What does it say about miggyk2 that he knows?

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 11, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am registered on Megans Law?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't feel too bad -

I’m registered on Dolly’s Law.

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 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think of you

every time I hear the current Bay Alarm commercial.

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 11, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And when you give to the Humane Farming Assocation

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 11, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When he says ass of 12 year old boy

is that the cheeks or the brown eye? Just curious

by asfaninpismobeach on May 11, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty good pitches by Embree

Tight zone.

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 11, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He does have a tight zone

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Like a 13 year old boy's ass?

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 11, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That is what I was implying.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 11, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geren proving once again that just because

a pitcher makes us uncomfortable doesn’t mean he’s the wrong choice.

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 11, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, please

As fans, we know everything better than Geren. We’ve had far more experience, and are always careful to analyse Geren’s reasons for a move before criticising.

Damn it, Nico, get with the program. This is your second warning. If I don’t start hearing some “We Suck” from you, it’s detention

by As Fan in the Bronx on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We suck!!!

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 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs




We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now make a "meal"

in the shape of an “E”.

A’s now up, 9 to 6 over the Rangers.

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on May 11, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I'm gunna switch to Big Old Espenxive Phone Company

at least they’re up front about screwing you, and it can’t be more than what Comcast already does…

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs