Open Thread: Game 42 - A's at Cleveland
by baseballgirl on May 14, 2008 11:03 PM PDT
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PrintOakland 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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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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
I did tell Rajai to bunt every AB
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 :)
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
Too bad Rajai's bunt wasn't fair!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Cust = Rally Killer
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
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.
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
Anyone want the over??
Exactly 4 hitters out of 18 in the starting lineups with BA over 250
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
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
Ssshhhhhh...
Now that you have announced your Cust dislike, you must never attempt to discuss it… ;)
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
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.
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
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.
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.
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
His chances of getting on base are very low, due to his terrible hitting...
The A's colors are green and gold.
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
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
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.
anyone know...
the last time A’s were shutout for an entire 3 game series??
The media guide says...
It hasn’t happened (yet). There have been three three-game stretches but never against the same opponent.
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.
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
Where's M. Sweeney?
Why isn’t Mike Sweeney in the lineup with a lefty pitcher? I think Geren is dumb.
I'm guessing
His back might have trouble with a day game after a night game.
"Macha hates you"- Tacoma fans heckling Kielty
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.
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
DAMMIT!!!!!
I HATE that man.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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
Assuming they do score today..
Who will get the ribbie? Let’s do a pool.
I’m taking Bowen
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.
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
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
lets seee
Whats going on? – A’s are getting their ass kicked again.
Who’s pitching? – Greg Smith for the A’s and Cy Young for the Indians.
Whats the Score? – None for the A’s, and Insurmountable for the Indians
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.
Please Bunt.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
It is...
We’re just imagining potential baseball scenarios at this point.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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?
Dammit Murphy!!!!
Growl…
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
He'll be well rested
so he can ground into a double play sharply instead of it being a soft grounder
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
WtF??
Why ttry to steal with a runner on third? Did they think theycould pull off the screw up/double steal again??
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.
He will be on a Sacramento Bus, giving them a speech.
by theblackpearl on May 15, 2008 9:48 AM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
Or something to bitch about,
in that “grass is always greener” way.
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
I hope you mean just a regular public transit bus.
That would be cool.
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
our pitcher is better than their pitcher
I’ve got a good feeling about this one
"The Athletics at Fremont" is noxious
Their offense is better than ours
feel better now?
by theblackpearl on May 15, 2008 9:46 AM PDT up reply actions
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
Back that feeling up with STATS, bub!
Meh. Actually, I’m pretty sure we’ll all take that one at face value.
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
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
Can we please release Davis yet?
.196 .224 .261 .485
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.
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Holy cow.
I hope this cardiologist guy doesn’t keel over before he finishes voicing the commercial.
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
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
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
we scored?
just saw on ESPN scoreboard that we scored. Still a little incredulous, just checking here.
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
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.
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
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
Or on their own merits
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 9:55 AM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
Frank! Singles machine!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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.
Today is Funeral Day.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
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
nice hit, too
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 15, 2008 9:58 AM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
"be happy?!"
AN game thread during a loss? “be happy???” Dude! You know better than that.
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
That was one of the most horrifying radio calls I've ever heard.
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
Uh, no, that's not it.
AN is never silent when the A’s are shitty.
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
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
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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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
STOP F****** SCORING!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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
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.
Greg Smith
Having trouble or pitching around Shoppach?
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Having trouble. He hit Sizemore and walked the next guy.
He shoud just throw the changeup every pitch, it’s awesome.
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
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.
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
I don't mind giving up runs
As long as the team can respond loudly…
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