Open Thread: Game 42 - A's at Cleveland
by baseballgirl on May 14, 2008 11:03 PM PDT
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Oakland Athletics at Cleveland Indians, May 15, 2008 9:05 AM PDT
Good morning AN!!!!
Welcome to the Game Thread, Really Early Edition, where our 2008 Oakland A's try to break the Indians' impressive scoreless innings streak with a little offense! The A's will send out Greg Smith as the sacrificial lamb starting pitcher today against the Indians' bats, looking for a little thing called 'run support'.
I'm tired of wasting great pitching performances on our offense. It's annoying. I'd like some runs today, please.
And if nothing else, we can keep the announcers quiet about how good Cleveland is and how lucky the A's have been. You know, with the whole scoring 6, 6, 9, and 7 runs against the Indians in our previous 2 series' wins. That kind of lucky.
Grab your coffee, warm up your fingers, and get ready to root the A's on to victory!
LET'S GO OAKLAND!
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Who's the Indians starting pitcher?
Laffey?
by Zonis on May 15, 2008 8:59 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOO!!
Day Game! Just took a final, and now I’m ready for some ball.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 15, 2008 9:02 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is there really a game on this early? Sweet!
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
by JediLeroy on May 15, 2008 9:03 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Starts now!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just finished breakfast
working from home, and now a ballgame.
I just wish I didn’t have like 5 projects due today so I could have a cold one for the game.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 15, 2008 9:04 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who is this Bowen guy?
"The Athletics at Fremont" is noxious
by ArakSOT on May 15, 2008 9:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh thank god
i just glanced at the lineup and didn’t notice zooks finally got the day off.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 15, 2008 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
interesting lineup
It’s so nice outside, I’m tempted to go the the giants game…
by OaklandSi on May 15, 2008 9:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice?!
It’s already roasting hot! That’s not nice!
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
by Poppy on May 15, 2008 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's breezy, at least
Last night was dead calm until about 5 AM—terrible sleeping weather.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crazy hot wind in Oakland
There is some seriously strange weather happening here. I feel like I’m sitting in some other part of the world…
Too bad the A’s aren’t at home today; ATT Park is sounding like a good bet – 12:45 start vs. Miggy/Berkman.
by Mark H on May 15, 2008 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In this weather
I wish there were a ballgame at Candlestick.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 9:29 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No baseball in Siberia
“You know it’s summertime at Candlestick when the fog rolls in, the wind kicks up, and you see the center fielder slicing open a caribou to survive the ninth inning. “
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
crazy hot?
Central Valley is bracing for our first 110+ day.
We gt to spend last night watching news items about all the community centers being opened up for people with little to n A/C and community pools open for free if we get above 110.
At least it will cool down in late October…
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 15, 2008 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great start
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 15, 2008 9:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I did tell Rajai to bunt every AB
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Who's pitching?
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
by JediLeroy on May 15, 2008 9:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh, THIS below! Hello!
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 9:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha...I deleted the other threads
Ooops :-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's early ;-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's early here too!
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on, Big Hurt!
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 9:10 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yay morning games!
boo morning meetings. :(
There's no crying in baseball!
by gigglingone on May 15, 2008 9:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The upside of unemployment
I go back to work next week (temporarily, three days a week).....I hate the thought of it, except for the getting paid part.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 9:13 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go A's
Dare I say it – two-out rally
"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 15, 2008 9:12 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ken does a wonderful job
of conveying with his voice exactly how unimpressive that Cust hit was.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 9:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was borderline disgust.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:17 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Too bad Rajai's bunt wasn't fair!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust = Rally Killer
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 15, 2008 9:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crazy
82 degrees at 9am in Oakland, in May! 50-ish degrees in CLE at 11am or noon (whatever the time difference is).
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It’s endurable because we know it’ll be exactly the reverse for most of the summer.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone want the over??
Exactly 4 hitters out of 18 in the starting lineups with BA over 250
by madmongoose on May 15, 2008 9:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust starts off with his usual offering
Oh where did those homers go?
The greenmachine
by greenmachine on May 15, 2008 9:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh where did our OFFENSE go?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
3 games out of the last 5 have been shutouts.
It’s embarrassing.
by 3rdDeckNet on May 15, 2008 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he can use steroids anymore.
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 15, 2008 9:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that TRUE!?!?!?!?!
Smith hasn’t received a run in his last 3 starts?! That’s AWFUL!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome to Blanton's world
aka The 2008 Oakland A’s.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Could you imagine...
they hype a guy like him would get on the BoSox or Yanks???
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 15, 2008 9:20 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question for the Cust admirers
Does anyone really think Cust is the right person for this team- he’s an obvious liability in left field and even though he walks a ton, doesn’t the high strikeout ratio and feeble ground balls he’s fond of make him too much to continue with. Sorry, I just don’t like the dude.
The greenmachine
by greenmachine on May 15, 2008 9:19 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Try this link
here
Cust leads the team in WPA and BRAA, so yes, he is the right person for this team.
"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 15, 2008 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WPA
That has got to be a bogus stat. How the heck is there anyway to accurately measure that???
Cust really isn’t producing besides walks. Whats worse, is that he is a slow runner, and the A’s don’t steal a whole lot. I said it a while ago, but when the team doesn’t have a lot of XBH power you can’t just sit around waiting for someone to hit a double or HR like the roid infested A’s of the early 2000’s.
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 15, 2008 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ssshhhhhh...
Now that you have announced your Cust dislike, you must never attempt to discuss it… ;)
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
by Poppy on May 15, 2008 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's our best hitter
and really the least likely to hit weak ground balls.
If you can’t appreciate being second in the AL in OBP, I can’t help you.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 15, 2008 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BUT HE CLOGS THE BASES!
That’s really the argument being made here, and it just made me vomit all over my monitor.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
As long as he’s producing, I ignore the strikeouts completely.
Who do you propose to replace him with? He’s not an all star, but he’s an average corner OF. Average production for a position is not exactly something this team is getting much of right now.
by rageon on May 15, 2008 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis
Why is Davis leading off? Because he’s fast? Batting him first is indicative of Billy Beane dying 24 hours ago. I can’t think of any of reason it would happen.
by rageon on May 15, 2008 9:20 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
see michael bourne in Houston
by TheGreenGoldCrush on May 15, 2008 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MIchael Bourne
He of the .260 OBP. Yes, get me some of that.
by rageon on May 15, 2008 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Because he has a better chance of getting on base
than anyone except Frank Thomas, and HE’S not leading off?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His chances of getting on base are very low, due to his terrible hitting...
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 15, 2008 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who would you use?
There isn’t anyone else right now.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 15, 2008 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or really anyone else
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 15, 2008 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
really?
Because unless I’m wrong, he’s got the lowest OBP of anyone on the roster, if you include his games in San Fran.
Why can’t Thomas lead off? Because he’s slow? Isn’t that the sort of thinking the Athletics should be above at this point?
by rageon on May 15, 2008 9:26 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's not dead
He’s just stuck in the Kansas City airport waiting for a flight to Sacramento.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyone seen Jennifer lately?
A coincidence? I think not.
by OldhamA on May 15, 2008 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Where is the...
HR power? Or gap power?
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 15, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
anyone know...
the last time A’s were shutout for an entire 3 game series??
by madmongoose on May 15, 2008 9:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The media guide says...
It hasn’t happened (yet). There have been three three-game stretches but never against the same opponent.
by 3rdDeckNet on May 15, 2008 9:23 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On the other hand...
We shut out the Indians in 5 games of the 9 played against in 1968. Three of them were consecutive, but played in a 4-game series.
by 3rdDeckNet on May 15, 2008 9:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True
Let’s hope the pitchers start pitching to him the same way they did last year, because he doesn’t seem to be able to adjust
The greenmachine
by greenmachine on May 15, 2008 9:21 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's M. Sweeney?
Why isn’t Mike Sweeney in the lineup with a lefty pitcher? I think Geren is dumb.
by sacto on May 15, 2008 9:22 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm guessing
His back might have trouble with a day game after a night game.
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty
by zaniac75 on May 15, 2008 9:24 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think Geren's dumb too
But I’m basing that opinion on the fact that he has not yet hired me as his Bench Coach. You’re basing your opinion on the fact that Big Sweeney is not in the lineup today? When there could be any number of reasons why he might not be, that have nothing to do with who Geren would prefer to have in the line up on any given day? Yup… between you, me, and Geren, Geren is definitely the dumb one.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:25 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geren not dumb- just has more patience than us
The greenmachine
by greenmachine on May 15, 2008 9:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anyone see the Guillen blow-up doll story?
Typical Ozzie antics
The greenmachine
by greenmachine on May 15, 2008 9:24 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ozzie didn't put the doll there. He just (accurately) said it was no big deal.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ballgame
oh well, let’s get ‘em in Atlanta
by madmongoose on May 15, 2008 9:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DAMMIT!!!!!
I HATE that man.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:25 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least it's over early
I’ve got a lot of stuff to do today. If we go the whole series without scoring, shouldn’t we have just told Cleveland we weren’t coming?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 15, 2008 9:26 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Assuming they do score today..
Who will get the ribbie? Let’s do a pool.
I’m taking Bowen
by madmongoose on May 15, 2008 9:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ahahaha! CLE gets the RBI!!
(so to speak) Of course!
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:40 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's going on? Who's pitching? What's the score?
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
by JediLeroy on May 15, 2008 9:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
1-0 Indians
Smith against Laffey.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:28 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have Faith
I have faith- the A’s WILL score runs today…..
The greenmachine
by greenmachine on May 15, 2008 9:27 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Atta Crosby
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A Win would be nice
But I just want to see RUNS!!
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
by Hit4TheCycle on May 15, 2008 9:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Please Call up
CarGon and Buck. Anyone is an upgrade over Cust and Thomas, who will be worthless in interleague. Plus it’s a lot easier to watch young guys struggle.
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 15, 2008 9:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Please Bunt.
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 15, 2008 9:30 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not with Bowen and Davis coming up...
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 15, 2008 9:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
wait - I thought the game was over...
"The Athletics at Fremont" is noxious
by ArakSOT on May 15, 2008 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two hits...in a row? Again?
Oh my.
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 15, 2008 9:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
still gets your juices flowin, doesn't it?
The A’s are such a tease… But I like it.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:32 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seriously.
You know it’s not going anywhere.
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 15, 2008 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey KMoAsFan- Looking forward to Atlanta?
The greenmachine
by greenmachine on May 15, 2008 9:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been waiting for months.
I can’t wait, I just hope this offense can get going like in 2005. Too bad we don’t have Chavy to give a motivational speech telling the team to get going.
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 15, 2008 9:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THAT IS WHY YOU BUNT!
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 15, 2008 9:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can Murphy do that?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know,
he’s probably never practiced one in the last 3 years. If he does lay one down then a sac fly or ground ball ties the game and a base hit gives us the league. HOW EASY IS THAT?
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 15, 2008 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Assuming Bowen connects with the ball, you see
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:36 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, a Murphy base hit would have tied the game, too.
Why would you want to GUARANTEE that he doesn’t tie the game by making him bunt?
by mikev on May 15, 2008 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit Murphy!!!!
Growl…
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:34 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All that rest will work to Bowen's advantage here...
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 15, 2008 9:35 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He'll be well rested
so he can ground into a double play sharply instead of it being a soft grounder
by Zonis on May 15, 2008 9:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo GameChannel
Still has Bowen’s Padres thumbnail.
"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 15, 2008 9:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Movivation definitely needed
Yep, maybe that’s what is missing- a true team leader
The greenmachine
by greenmachine on May 15, 2008 9:36 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you don't think Thomas
can fill that role? Or Big Sweeney? I know the absence of Chavie and Swish leaves a bit of a gap, but are their shoes that big? (And who could possibly have bigger shoes than Frank?)
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:37 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ATL series...
turned around the season in 2005. They were like 12 games below .500 when they came in, and then the team went on a terror.
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 15, 2008 9:38 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THANK YOU CLE!!!
give it to us!
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Tied!!!!
unearned-but tied.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 15, 2008 9:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OH THANK GOODNESS!!!!
I don’t care HOW THE HELL that run was scored; it was a damn run!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thats all Hannahan had to do. Except purposely.
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 15, 2008 9:38 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahahaha
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Run.
Want more :-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
zomg a run
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 15, 2008 9:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
See? Davis speed.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
not fast enough
caught stealing
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See? Davis terrible plate discipline
Two pitches, two outs
"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 15, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good call on the Bowen thing
madmongoose .
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 15, 2008 9:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just the beginning
This could open the floodgates…
The greenmachine
by greenmachine on May 15, 2008 9:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
floodgate of CLE errors
Bring it!
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:41 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis can fly
he should try to bunt for a hit more often
by asfaninpismobeach on May 15, 2008 9:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
With apologies to Emily D.
Faith is a fine invention
For ladies and gentlemen who see
But idiots on the other team who throw the ball away are helpful
In an emergency.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 9:41 AM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Ugh...
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:41 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm still mad we didn't bunt with 1st and 2nd no outs.
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 15, 2008 9:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow man...
move on… ;-D
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
good move trying to take 2. didn't work but like the effort
by TheGreenGoldCrush on May 15, 2008 9:42 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't
0-1 Count, w/ RISP? Maybe, MAYBE when the count is 0-2.
by Colorado Fan on May 15, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WtF??
Why ttry to steal with a runner on third? Did they think theycould pull off the screw up/double steal again??
by madmongoose on May 15, 2008 9:43 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
thats what they were doing
but Davis is a bad baserunner
by Zonis on May 15, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
stealing
I enjoyed the double steal and BoCro’s steal of home. In fact, I’d like to see more “faux pickle” at 2B so a guy can steal home. That should be an official “trick play.”
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes
We “scored” like a “John” in a whorehouse… they gave it to us.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They're day-to-day
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 15, 2008 9:45 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You'd sound strained too
if you’d been in Cleveland for three days
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
These game threads are getting familiar...
May, 2005?
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 15, 2008 9:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
cgv reminder in order?
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 15, 2008 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
At least we aren't 12 games...
below .500. Unfortunately Chavy is not here to save us.
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 15, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He will be on a Sacramento Bus, giving them a speech.
by theblackpearl on May 15, 2008 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe thats the plan.
He will give it to Buck and CarGon and they will arrive in ATL on Friday to carry this team.
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 15, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love my fellow A's fans
Always looking for a savior.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or something to bitch about,
in that “grass is always greener” way.
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you mean just a regular public transit bus.
That would be cool.
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm bored.
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 9:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm bored AND working
Grading finals in a sweltering room – yikes!
by Hot Cup Joe on May 15, 2008 9:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
our pitcher is better than their pitcher
I’ve got a good feeling about this one
"The Athletics at Fremont" is noxious
by ArakSOT on May 15, 2008 9:45 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Back that feeling up with STATS, bub!
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Their offense is better than ours
feel better now?
by theblackpearl on May 15, 2008 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haha
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back that feeling up with STATS, bub!
Meh. Actually, I’m pretty sure we’ll all take that one at face value.
by danmerqury on May 15, 2008 9:49 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just got a press release: Banwart promoted to Stockton
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 9:49 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The release was from the Cougars, so it didn't say.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we please release Davis yet?
.196 .224 .261 .485
by thomasstearns on May 15, 2008 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
RBI Machine
can’t do it until he drops out of the AL RBI leaders….
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Brown?
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
by JediLeroy on May 15, 2008 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well you know, we all look alike.
by theblackpearl on May 15, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Luckily for my monitor
I not drinking anything at the moment.
LMAO
"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 15, 2008 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're an outfielder?
I think you’ve mentioned that before… LOL
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh sorry...
I read too fast… my bad. Yeah, Davis… speed and only speed. PR.
(I’m listening on the radio, working, and mostly following the thread… so while they don’t all look alike, they do all sound alike.)
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Except for Dr. Earl Holloway
No one sounds like him…thank God.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he was someone other than the 24th man on the roster, it might matter.
by theblackpearl on May 15, 2008 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, a guy like Davis has some value as a bench player.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Holy cow.
I hope this cardiologist guy doesn’t keel over before he finishes voicing the commercial.
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds like he may need to see himself STAT
"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 15, 2008 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I keep imagining the person who produces the ads for Alta Bates
desperately trying to pretend that they’ve lost Dr. Holloway’s tape…..”Oh, that’s okay, I’ll come back and record it again.”
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan has been decent, it must be said
Chavy never hit before the All-Star break anyway.
by paradox on May 15, 2008 9:52 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we scored?
just saw on ESPN scoreboard that we scored. Still a little incredulous, just checking here.
by asfansince1989 on May 15, 2008 9:53 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a pity run
"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 15, 2008 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite thing about Cleveland
Is you can trust them to give it away more times than not. So I’m not down on our run. I’m UP for Cleveland’s ability to F-up.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Atta person!
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHAHA!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well technically someone from the A's touched that little dish thing
but by no means did we do it on purpose.
by theblackpearl on May 15, 2008 9:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or on their own merits
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
polarity reversed
that dish thingy no longer repels us.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 9:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dish thing?
You mean the shiny pentagon?
by danmerqury on May 15, 2008 9:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think the A/s remember what that little dish thing look likt
at least when apporaching from the 3rd base side
by asfansince1989 on May 15, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just wanna help the team, and good lord willing...
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, I have that!
It’s a great thing to come home to.
by 3rdDeckNet on May 15, 2008 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey! I have that!
Are you on my kitchen balcony?
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ahahaha!
I received it as a gift… and just love it.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ME TOO!
Christmas last year!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's awesome...someone needs to start a diary
“Who has this mat?”
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 10:06 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have that!!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frank! Singles machine!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 9:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
ccxCxx
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 15, 2008 9:58 AM PDT reply actions 3 recs
oh boy
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 15, 2008 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh! Yeah!
Let’s make it green and call attention to it!
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 10:04 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, it worked!
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Random observation: what's with all the black bats for the A's?
by OldhamA on May 15, 2008 9:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Today is Funeral Day.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice it for Frank. Nicer play for the LF to hold him to a single.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 9:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice hit, too
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for a pickoff
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 15, 2008 10:01 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we be fucked again
I’ll be glad to get out of this town.
by paradox on May 15, 2008 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh geez Smith. This we needed.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 10:05 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Holy Crap1
Cust ran AND caught the ball!
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 10:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOW Cust.
Decent catch, but it looked like he took one of those Byrne’s routes to the ball.
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 15, 2008 10:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
580 to 238 to 880 to 17 to 1
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're not trying to get to HMB that way, are you?
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's cust's route
from Walnut Creek to the Coliseum. After he’s on Hwy 1 he hits 101 North, goes up the Peninsula, across the Bay Bridge and back down 880, exits at 98th, parks in the BART lot, and comes over the pedestrian bridge to the OF to make the sliding catch.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
by 149 on May 15, 2008 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are we seriously going to question Cust's routes?
Can’t we all just be happy he’s seemed to figured out how to make the ball go into the glove and stay there?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"be happy?!"
AN game thread during a loss? “be happy???” Dude! You know better than that.
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was one of the most horrifying radio calls I've ever heard.
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 10:07 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AN is stunned into silence.
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 10:08 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's cos we're shitty right now. It's awful to watch.
by OldhamA on May 15, 2008 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uh, no, that's not it.
AN is never silent when the A’s are shitty.
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
quite the opposite
gooooood feeeelings…..
"The Athletics at Fremont" is noxious
by ArakSOT on May 15, 2008 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got distracted
by some breaking news and the appearance of the stray kitten I’ve been feeding. I missed the horrifying call.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Vince, with increasing hysteria: "Cust is coming in, and he's still coming,
and he’s still coming, and he goes into a slide and somehow makes the catch!!!”
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by Poppy on May 15, 2008 10:14 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks!
Maybe I need to change the kitten’s working name from Antoine to Jack, in commemoration.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 15, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
STOP F****** SCORING!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 10:09 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Days ago, actually.
Gift runs don’t count.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, thanks for fucking ruining my day, A's.
by mikev on May 15, 2008 10:11 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No kidding.
At least they usually do it at night, now I have to be frustrated all day.
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 15, 2008 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Greg Smith
Having trouble or pitching around Shoppach?
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by Hit4TheCycle on May 15, 2008 10:14 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Having trouble. He hit Sizemore and walked the next guy.
He shoud just throw the changeup every pitch, it’s awesome.
by OldhamA on May 15, 2008 10:16 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind it in certain situations with certain players
Kelly Shoppach is not one of those players.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 10:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember when?
A couple weeks ago when this team got down by a couple runs and we just knew they would be “gritty,” grind it out, and make a comeback. What happened to that team?
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 15, 2008 10:15 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How bad are things?
Are we going back on th rebuilding mode now?
by asfansince1989 on May 15, 2008 10:16 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't mind giving up runs
As long as the team can respond loudly…
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by Hit4TheCycle on May 15, 2008 10:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 15, 2008 10:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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