Open Game Thread - Game 39: A's at Rangers (cont.)
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
Hmmm. Is there a "bad" time to put together a win?
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only in the 1919 WS
Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.
by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up 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
Are the Rangers the worst fielding team in the AL?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 1:40 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
It does matter if we loose... if we loose today, the Rangers will only by three games behind and we'll still be tied with the Angels...
by jwnewman on May 11, 2008 1:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know the A's want to win this game because at their level, competitive apathy doesn't exist.
by jwnewman on May 11, 2008 1:42 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
and I'm concentrating more on the WC. I think that LAA will win the division :-(
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by ohtobe21likehuston 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
We're still just in the 5th
We haven’t lost yet.
by paradox on May 11, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh, well, only the 5th inning. plenty of potential
missed opportunities left.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 11, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think that first out in the fifth was the first ground out of the day...
by jwnewman on May 11, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
another one to go with it
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Angel's announcers are still 10X more annoying and obnoxious than the Ranger's....
by jwnewman on May 11, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree 100%
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I would be suicidal if Josh Lewin joined Phys and Hud for a 3-man booth.
That would be worse than going to the dentist while listening to Michael Bolton.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or both?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was listening to Texas' radio announcers on XM
They’re not bad. Low key, just the facts, not unreasonable.
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 11, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Has anyone submitted any photos to the TV36 Snapfish Snapshots?
I’ve already registered to the website, but everytime I go to www.snapfish.com/baseball, it directs me to a page telling me to register.
by Kimberly on May 11, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whew! I guess the A's can keep the hittin' Rangers from scoring in each inning! Cmon Oakland! We can still win this!
by jwnewman on May 11, 2008 1:47 PM PDT 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
BB's are good. BB's are very good.
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by ohtobe21likehuston 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?
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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
I'm not a good drinker. I could never finish a 30 pack
by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A German Catholic would consider you a weak, weak man.
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by ohtobe21likehuston 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
Dammit. That really sucks when you can't move the runners up.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
despite the RISP numbers
I have no faith in this team when we have men on
by Zonis on May 11, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well thats an unfounded statement because we have a great BA with RISP....
by jwnewman on May 11, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So they make outs 70% of the time
by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
.698% of the time :-)
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 1:58 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 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice to finally catch a break. Let's score a run or two now.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 1:58 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?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
KICU replaying Cust's Mother's Day HR into the LF bleachers last year
Good times.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 11, 2008 1:59 PM PDT 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
okay cust. but i ain't holding my breath
alaska A
by ak_A on May 11, 2008 1:59 PM PDT 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
Lewin said that this was a 600 lb. matchup.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The average gorilla is 370 lbs
by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The human head weighs 8 lbs.
with the exception of Kevin Mench.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Before or after marriage?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:06 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
I'll settle for a sac fly but I'd prefer a grand slam
by butler19 on May 11, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You got your wish... kinda.
Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.
by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You didn't anger the gods. Be humble.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up 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
Nice job, Frank Thomas. Kurt- pay attention.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thomas's power seems to have trained to "Deep Fly Ball" status
by Zonis 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.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TM
Thanks
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
as opposed to .698% of the time
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:10 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
Hmmm. Really? People have always been unrealistic around here.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up 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.
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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
Rickey doesn't agree. Rickey says that Rickey can play forever.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:22 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
Can you post "I can't believe the A's are not up by more?"
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:15 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.
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by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This team makes the biggest boneheaded mistakes I've ever seen.
Unbelievable.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
These guys are professionals and making little league mistakes.
Fuck a fucking duck!
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by ohtobe21likehuston 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.
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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
I hate doing it with a lead even more.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't get it either. Why are they doing that in the 6th inning?
Especially with Hamilton.
by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up 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
No shit. I didn't know that was the case.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
looks like gamday changed it back to unearned
"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu
by LAXile on May 11, 2008 2:25 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
You need him on that wall...
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You just can't handle the truth!
Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.
by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Son. You ever served as a security guard?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up 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
Luckily Steve Bartman didn't catch it and wave it around. He would be dead.
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by ohtobe21likehuston 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?
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
Do it for Johnny!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who's Johnny? I don't know any Johnny.
by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's an Outsider.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 11, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up 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
Wow. Our SS/2B almost screwed up again.
We scored!
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by ohtobe21likehuston 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
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.
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
I bet Scioscia was ######## ### to that play watching in the clubhouse
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA 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
Scioscia is already at Hooters
eating wings, drinking beer and hitting on the young chicks.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 11, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Someone que up the numbers on sacrfice flies, STAT.
Seriously…
by Pucking Insane on May 11, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm suprised that R. Sweeney has sac fly power
Believe me, if we disagree it is you that is wrong.
by methodrampage on May 11, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was deep flyout power at the moment. Obviously the team is hoping that improves
to HR power as he matures as a hitter.
by OldhamA on May 11, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up 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
Did you hear the stat? Most RBIs in the AL by a hitter without a HR. Not sure if that's a good thing
or not.
by OldhamA on May 11, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes and either 2nd or 3rd among AL rookies in RBI
His stats belie his crappiness
by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up 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
Yes, he'd have really improve at the plate to make it as a corner.
At CF he’s T-Long without the Manny catch.
by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 2:42 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
Well yeah I'd rather have Boggs than Davis based on what I've seen. Though I've
no idea how good Boggs is going to be over the long haul.
by OldhamA on May 11, 2008 2:43 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
In Texas I
bet its a huge deal.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 11, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In Yankee Stadium it's a big deal. I think it should be.
by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up 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
If it makes the people of New York feel better
especially the firefighters, police and those who lost someone in the WTC I’m supportive of it wholeheartedly.
by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 2:44 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
I thought for sure
Bowen would play today
by asfaninpismobeach on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up 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
Sometimes they go with the "two straight days off" notion
by Soaker on May 11, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well yeah, but judging by the fact Suzuki's putting up Kendall-esque numbers
in terms of innings caught I can’t see them giving him two days off.
by OldhamA on May 11, 2008 2:48 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.
Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.
by UncleLeo on May 11, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Topsy Hartsell was a Cub? I always considered him an Athletic
by WaddellCanseco on May 11, 2008 2:47 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
Two years younger than Alan Embree
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 11, 2008 2:50 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
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…
by Zonis on May 11, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs

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