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After being swept by the Indians and losing five of their last six games, the 23-19 A's look to regain their winning ways tonight at 4:35 Pacific as they open up a three-game interleague series against the Braves in Atlanta. 

Dana Eveland, Rich Harden and Justin Duchscherer have been taking batting practice this week in preparation for their starts at Turner Field, which of course will require them to wield the bat. 

Tonight's opener pits Eveland against rookie Jair Jurrjens, who is off to a very good start to the season.  Jurrjens has struck out 41 batters and allowed 37 hits in 49.1 innings this year, to the tune of a 3.10 era and 1.09 WHIP.  Opposing batters are hitting .206 against him.  The 6'1" righty has been especially tough against right-handed batters, who have hit only .186 against him.  Jurrjens is the second-most famous current MLB player from Curcaco, in the Netherlands Antilles.  Without clicking, can you think of the most famous Dutch in the game? 

Jurrjens was acquired by the Braves (along with Gorkys Hernandez) in the offseason in exchange for Edgar Renteria. If we were to judge the trade today (which we probably shouldn't yet), the Braves look better than the Tigers; Jurrjens has pitched well while Renteria has struggled just as much in his second tour of the AL as he did in his first (Boston, '05).

With Mark Ellis still unable to play, shortstop/second baseman Gregorio Petit was recalled for today's game, taking Santiago Casilla's roster spot as Casilla headed to the DL. But Petit finds himself in a reserve role on the bench tonight. I wouldn't be surprised if he gives Crosby at least one much-need day off while he's up here, though. 

Tonight's lineup alters L-R-L throughout, with Hannahan leading off.

Lineup

Oakland Athletics @ Atlanta Braves

05/16/08 4:35 PM PDT

Oakland AthleticsAtlanta Braves
Jack Hannahan - 3B Yunel Escobar - SS
Bobby Crosby - SS Omar Infante - 2B
Jack Cust - LF Chipper Jones - 3B
Emil Brown - RF Mark Teixeira - 1B
Daric Barton - 1B Jeff Francoeur - RF
Kurt Suzuki - C Brian McCann - C
Ryan Sweeney - CF Matt Diaz - LF
Donnie Murphy - 2B Gregor Blanco - CF
Dana Eveland - P Jair Jurrjens - P

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Have I mentioned how much I despise NL baseball?

Can we PLEASE get out of the 19th century and give the inferior league the DH? Please?

It’s so hard to even watch NL games.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Couldnt agree more.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 16, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wise words

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I LOVE watching Barely Zito hit.

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 16, 2008 4:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And I watch Keeping up with the Kardashians

But I’m not about to claim it’s a good thing for television that the show is on the air.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes. NL = does not turn my crank

and with impending move to Denver this summer, people say…wow, you get to see the Rockies! Well, sure, fine, whatever…..will be home, just like in Alaska watching the A’s.

alaska A

by ak_A on May 16, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You are moving?

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 16, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, and I'm sure

we’ll all have to endure yet ANOTHER screen name change.

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 16, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

aka_co_a

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 16, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

transferring to Lakewood, Colorado office

....no official date of reporting yet….has to be worked out….the later the better as far as I am concerned…would guess it would be anytime from mid July to Sept. 1. Bye bye comfort zone!

alaska A

by ak_A on May 16, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1000000

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't mind the variety

and really don’t find DH-less baseball bad at all. I’m happy that the leagues play 2 different styles—why does everything have to the same?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"Without clicking, can you think of the most famous Dutch in the game?"

Danny Haren?

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 16, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wrong

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

dammit

beat me to it

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

by monkeyball on May 16, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

even better

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

by monkeyball on May 16, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No need to click...

...just hover.

Or am I not supposed to say that? ;)

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 16, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I FAIL

“In addition, Danny Haren is listed for both the Netherlands AND the United States.”

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 16, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go A's

Please win tonight. It’s already going to be miserable enough with this heat, so let’s win one for the Gipper.

"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 16, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This lineup scares me.

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 16, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ouch

Bad – playing a team that has won 14/18 home games
Worse – doing it with a line-up of suck

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on May 16, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your 2008 Oakland Athletics: Doing it with a Lineup of Suck.

you have to admit – it’s got a nice ring to it!

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 16, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I seem to remember, almost everytime we complain about the lineup, it does well, and

then they go back to a normal one that struggles, and then everyone is asking for the one they thought would suck.

by theblackpearl on May 16, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So you're not a pitcher, then?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just noticed that BoCro is batting 2nd

I just threw up in my mouth a little. I think I’ll just do homework instead of watching this game.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm still at work

so I can’t start drinking yet.

"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 16, 2008 4:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good thought.

I’ll have to stop on my way home for some booze.

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 16, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't drink

So I’m gonna have to figure out something else.

This could be a head-in-the-oven night…

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha

I’m not sure that’s better than drinking!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

x1000000

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

An ugly sight indeed

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What you want Barton?

I’m no fan of Crosby, but damn, has Barton sucked.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd rather have Barton there...

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Barton has sucked for the last 2-3 weeks

Crosby has sucked for the last 2-3 years.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 4:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I vastly prefer the NL game.

DH is a silly gimmick. Also all DHs are old and fat.

by WaddellCanseco on May 16, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Heretic

"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 16, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

bogus

What a time to get called into a meeting…

"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 16, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Here in Seattle,

the second most famous player from the Netherlands Antilles is Wladimir Balentien. I had never heard of this Jar-Jar guy, but I know Wlad.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on May 16, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Binks is on the mound?

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I almost put him in there

I should’ve given a nod to our Pacific Northwest contingent. In my defense, Balentien isn’t even the most famous athlete named Wladimir.

by notsellingjeans on May 16, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spelled with a W?

I’d never heard of any other, but Google turns up a heavyweight boxer, so I guess you’re talking about him, huh?

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on May 16, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love me some Hannahan

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 4:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I love May Hannahan

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's my favorite leadoff hitter of all today.

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 16, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like Hannahan as leadoff

makes sense.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on May 16, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

because of his large sample size as a leadoff hitter

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

High OBP, plus

lack any better options on the team.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on May 16, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have not heard Skip's voice

in a long time…sounds, higher and frail.

alaska A

by ak_A on May 16, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's been battling a number of ailments...

...over the past few years. He’s now on a limited schedule—I think entirely on radio now and basically only at home.

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 16, 2008 4:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want to see pettittitit play not donnie murphy

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Murphy > Petit

At least all their actual on-field performance says so.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 4:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just want to see something new. It has nothing to do with their play. In addition I don’t like to see guys brought up and ride the pine.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's why I think calling Petit up was a bad idea

I don’t think he should be starting in the majors, but he’s not gonna develop much from the bench. Why not call up Melillo?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why not call up Jesus Guzman. Now thats the ticket! I’m not sure where that ticket would lead the A’s.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good Start

Let’s get some runs

by elephantbaseball on May 16, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And the job is won by Hannahan!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm not computing this

“In play, no outs” thing right now.

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 16, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it took me a while

ball in play, no outs were made

"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006

by flipgatey3 on May 16, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can we all stop with the "Crosby can be a superstar" BS

I’m tired of every announcer saying it. He’s past that point. Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

QOTD

Quote of the Day

by notsellingjeans on May 16, 2008 4:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

At least Harden still has hope to be a cy young winner….

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DAMNIT

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 4:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

worst effing luck

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OH MY GOSH!!!! YOU HAVE GOT TO BE KIDDING ME!!!

We’re freakin’ snake bit…I was SURE that was gone.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet Jesus.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN. IT.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hahaha twinkle toes

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now I’m just pissed.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hannahan really ought to be on third after the fly ball to the wall

That was either gone or caught.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He fell

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sure.

Likely excuse.

by Jennifer on May 16, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Spoiler Alert

Pop out iminent

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Barton, do not suck please

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on May 16, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2-1

Suckiness ensues.

by paradox on May 16, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good call.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

0-3 RISP?

+ no productive outs?

by MobiusKlein on May 16, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cust

was two feet away from negating that, but unfortunately he is a nancy pants.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is this the 1950's game thread? ;-)

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks for making me smile despite sitting in a 100 degree apartment. Apparently the 1950’s air conditioner is still in my apartment.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our offense is so shitty…that we got the first 2 runners on, and they didn’t move.

This is making me ill.

Barton, um….what do you say? Go back to Sac?

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's not even having good ABs

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahaha...that's a slim straw there!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like that there's only ONE straw.

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 16, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does Barton have the iPod in?

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on May 16, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Barf, Dale.

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 16, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's still funny

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't know how anyone can watch NL baseball

It’s so demoralizing to have the pitcher coming up next inning, or leading off the following inning.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You should be excited for the A's...

...our pitchers HAVE to be better than our usual hitters right now

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The black hole?

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Some of the pitchers in the NL would be batting cleanup for us.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Orioles - too cheap for photo re-takes?

Adam Jones

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on May 16, 2008 4:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I wonder if somebody put his hand in a cup of warm water

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 4:52 PM 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 16, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

do we have too little negativity?

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, we can fix THAT.

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 16, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know who I miss?

Jesse’s Girl

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

by monkeyball on May 16, 2008 4:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know who I miss?

Anyone who can slug over .450

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait about four more scoreless innings

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

70 Years from now, one can go

to various players cemetery plots and on the gravestone will be “He was part of the big trade with Haren”

alaska A

by ak_A on May 16, 2008 4:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have to set up my propane stove for rice

Too hot to cook inside, the crockpot has been outside all day. Coq au vin, eh? Shallots, garlic, seeded tomato, fresh herbs, a little brandy, a cup of cabernet, a whole chicken cut up, skinned, ‘cept for the wings.

Go Zooks. Go A’s.

Ha, he got a hit!

by paradox on May 16, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Huh...another hit

I refuse to get excited.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hello

a’s P didn’t give up a first pitch HR… so already doing better than yesterday.
Photobucket

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 16, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ryan Sweeney -- least likely to be busted for using steroids?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ichiro

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 16, 2008 4:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Right behind Jason Kendall

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Doesn't sound very Dutch.

They’re pronouncing it like it’s French, but who knows? Maybe he is.

Wiki says his middle name is Françoise, which in French is a girl’s name.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on May 16, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Our announcers are a little rambl-y today. It might be just me.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 4:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cox just gave the "hey, you kids, get off of my lawn!" signal, there.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh my..................

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well Zook

that was dumb

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 16, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweeney’s fault.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOW. Such good base running.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG

I can’t believe we screwed that up.

Or maybe I can.

by elephantbaseball on May 16, 2008 4:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gak...irk...ack...ick...flick...skook...

AAAAARRRRGGGHHH!!

And that’s all I have to say.

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 16, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't even talk about it.

I CAN’T EVEN TALK ABOUT IT!!!!

MY GOD, WHAT NEXT!!!!!!!

Did we REALLY have a single and a triple and DIDN’T SCORE??!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

in good news

an XBH (when was the last time you saw that) and only one out

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 16, 2008 5:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a shitshow

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on May 16, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

if Hannahan's baserunning in the first wasn't great

the big, big blunder at third in the second was really a killer…and I think it’s on deFrancesco, from the way it was described on the radio

by OaklandSi on May 16, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

rookie third base coach

When was the last time he was a third-base coach, prior to this year?

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on May 16, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

in Sacramento games he was often at third base

but considering he was also the manager, it’s obviously different

by OaklandSi on May 16, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes

unless Zuke held up too much to see if RF would catch it.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh sweet Jesus this is going to be ugly.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Told you.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I literally can’t even think about this. THIS DID NOT HAPPEN!!!!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Eveland BETTER not bunt

This is a situation where bunting is never, ever good. Unless Eveland is like a .001 hitter or something.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well, a squeeze works. I meant a sac bunt.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That hilarious play has already gone in our favor,

but you are right, that was really stupid.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nobody should ever bunt when it's 1st and 3rd with 1 out

Ever.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Again, I mean sac bunt.

A safety squeeze in that situation works every now and again as a matter of game theory.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They got very lucky; he was out by a mile

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Finally

Breathe, everyone.

by paradox on May 16, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dana

with the sweet bunt. At least we know Bad Sweeney can run. Still bad base running.

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 16, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hah

Sweeney got so lucky

by elephantbaseball on May 16, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fosse

“Well the good thing, got Sweeney off the bases.”

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 16, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

funny

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Not luck -- he very intentionally touched the plate

Can’t take that for granted on this team.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think I hate you

for calling the Eveland out

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 16, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Should have been two runs...damnit all to hell.

They’re hitting the hell out of the ball, and STILL need help to score! My goodness.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We only take charity runs now

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can’t believe we got a pitcher to bunt to score a run.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

worse

The pitcher has the first RBI in…. like… a loooong time.

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 16, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

didn't give him one, don't think

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

EVEN worse.

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 16, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2-0 anyway

I think they’ll take it

by OaklandSi on May 16, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It was a mistake by Atlanta, no doubt

but see what happens when you put the pressure on the defense?? Make. them. throw. you. out.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on May 16, 2008 5:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yahoo! Game Box Score re-fresh...

is apparently being operated by The Slowskys tonight. I just found out that Sweeney Todd tripled.

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on May 16, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What!!?!?!?! Another run?!?!?

I don’t believe it.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice drop toe hold for Hannahan!

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good tag.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh good grief...

...why’d he send him this time?

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 16, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's some bad 3B coaching

You don’t force the pitcher to take that extra base.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree, but worth the gamble if it is anyone else running in my opinion.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two runs already in. Need to be aggresive with our number three batter coming up.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell yes

these guys are baseball players … I get so tired of this “Oooooo, he might get hurt” bull**

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on May 16, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Have you MET the Oakland A's?

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still, you can't play scared.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on May 16, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dana and Sweeney

Woke up this morning with Halos over their heads

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 16, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WTF?

Did the pitcher just slide into home? AND get tagged out?? WTF?

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 16, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

crap

alaska A

by ak_A on May 16, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

In a weird way, it should be a lot more than 2 but also less than 2.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

HAHAHAHA!!!!

That is the truest statement ever. You have to see it to believe it, but it’s true. Could be easily 4-0, or 0-0.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did we just get a player thrown out at the plate?!!?!?!?

My goodness. Hope he’s okay

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or Duchscherer

Or Casilla.
Or Foulke…or Street…

Hm.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I just became a huge Dana Eveland fan

great play by the catcher, or else he scores.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on May 16, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but still a bad idea to make your pitcher do that

Especially with Cust coming up.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's the 2nd inning, and we've already had a runner thrown out at each base.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hahaha...that's funny.

And sad.

I need a Fri night drink.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One of the advantages of NRAFhood -- I'm already having one!

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a NRAF, but I'm still on CA time.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, I should have said ECAF not NRAF

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahhhh...gotcha.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've been drinking

since the 1st inning yesterday

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 16, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FIRE DEFRANCESCO NOW!!!

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on May 16, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He might have made it without the jacket

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 5:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

might have made it without the

giant knee.

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 16, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I like the move of sending Eveland

But for a good throw and great tag, he gets in, too.

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 16, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Definitely.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on May 16, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The part that bothers me is making the pitcher bust his ass

When he’s gonna have to go out there and pitch immediately after.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In that way, it's an incentive based program

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 16, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or if there was a DH

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dana's faster than FT

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As is my grandma,

may she rest in peace.

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 16, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Agreed. Took perfect defense to get him out on a close play at the plate.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 5:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When we have a chance to score a run, we should take it

agreed.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comcest Sports Net

here now.

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 16, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FSNBA no longer exists -- they were bought out by Comcast SportsNet

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FSN Bay Area became (begat?) Comcast Sports Net

which is what they’re on (Ch 40)

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 16, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

An instant poll...

...would be a cool addition to the site right about now.

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 16, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Eveland energized by the running

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just FYI

if you get hurt sliding?! It probably means you shouldn’t be playing baseball anyway.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on May 16, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's the problem

he didn’t get his fat ass down. If he had just slid, he’d of scored and been fine.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on May 16, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A good hook slide gets him in, but

you don’t really expect your AL pitchers to practice that a whole bunch. The bunt was well executed.

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 16, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I was talking about Thomas ... Eveland did fine.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on May 16, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Geez Nico...way to assume 'fat ass' meant Eveland!

I STILL DON’T THINK HE’S FAT! I find it weird that everyone else seems to think so.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

(joking, by the way)

I was like, “How did Bartolo Colon get into this game?”

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Next time, tell me you're joking

BEFORE I fire off a scathing email, update my MySpace page to include slanderous remarks about you, and send Cindi to egg your house.

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 16, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that who egged my house?

That Cindi…she needs a boyfriend. What’s Harden doing these days?

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She likes guys who have a little more stamina

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 16, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Big boned, that's all

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 16, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What does Ron Hassey have to do with this?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hassey would plow through someone, no problem

not to mention a buffet

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on May 16, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw Hassey in the clubhouse once,

and he was memorably big, but not so much boned.

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 16, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm just saying

Dana standing next to FT makes Frank look just a little bigger than average.

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 16, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

or sliding

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Accidents do happen

Getting spiked, having Mike Lowell crush your shoulder, or colliding with the catcher.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 16, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Casilla reports are "NOT GOOD"

May be season-ending.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

danglingarmparts.org?

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 16, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That redirects to the A's official site

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

www.redefiningthedisabledlist.com

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just heard it on the radio.

Doctor reports were called “NOT GOOD”. The fact that the A’s immediately DL’d him is a BAD sign too

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

By Casilla you mean Harden right? Ok I feel a lot better now.

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so......

Now he’s part of our rebuilding plans!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

(makes face at McCann)

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Angry face

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Francouer's Arm

I’m assuming the two baserunning outs started with Francouer. It’s pretty well established in the NL that he’s a very, very bad guy to try to beat on the basepaths. Curious if the 3B coach got the scouting report.

by DiegoSegui on May 16, 2008 5:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Our 3rd base coach saw a hit and a runner at 2nd

Can you blame him? That’s probably happened about twice in six days.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pretty sure the CF made the first play.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And he actually made a terrific play,

sliding to backhand the ball before it got to the wall. That was not easy.

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 16, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was kinda beautiful

Zook take note.

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 16, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Curious if the 3B coach got read the scouting report.

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 16, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh thank goodness....our break for today

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Walk this clown to face Jar Jar Jurgens

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nevermind i thought it was 1st and 3rd

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no image plz, Zonis

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 16, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I've always wondered

Does elephant shit resemble peanut butter?

by Amnesiac on May 16, 2008 5:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pachyderm Penthouse

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 16, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL!!!!!!!

That’s hilarious.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go on, google image search "elephant shit"

I could’ve done a LOT worse.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I frickin

HATE that “chop” crap

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 16, 2008 5:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ohhhhhhhhhh ohhhhhh ohhhhhhhhhh oh ohhhhhhhh ohhhhhhhhhhh

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

was that your Oh face?

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

by miggyk2 on May 16, 2008 5:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ahem...

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 16, 2008 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was the Atlanta chop song.

Y’all need to get your mind out of the elephant picture above.

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry...the length of the "oh"s don't match the chant...

Hence, it is vulnerable to mocking.

We do it because we care! :)

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 16, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Perfect pitch!

Nice work, Eveland!!!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on May 16, 2008 5:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

New thread is now open

Here

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on May 16, 2008 5:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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