Open Game Thread - Game 43: A's vs. Braves
by notsellingjeans on May 16, 2008 4:14 PM PDT
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PrintAfter 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.
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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
I LOVE watching Barely Zito hit.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
You mean swing. :)
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 16, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions
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
You are moving?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
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.
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
+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
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
"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."
dammit
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
even better
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
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
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."
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
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.
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
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.
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
So you're not a pitcher, then?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
Oh, and Smith should have started today rather than yesterday
by WaddellCanseco on May 16, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
I love May Hannahan
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
Very true.
He still loves announcing.. I found the details:
http://www.ajc.com/sports/content/sports/braves/stories/2008/03/31/skipcaray_0401.html
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 16, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to see pettittitit play not donnie murphy
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
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
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.
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
And the job is won by Hannahan!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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.
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
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
skip caray thought the runners would be moving on 3-2 with no outs
....doesn’t know much about the athletics
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
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
Hannahan really ought to be on third after the fly ball to the wall
That was either gone or caught.
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by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 4:45 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
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
Well, we can't blame Cust for the non productive out.
by theblackpearl on May 16, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Seriously, he hit the hell out of that.
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
Cust
was two feet away from negating that, but unfortunately he is a nancy pants.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
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
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
Hasn't he always been a slow starter?
by WaddellCanseco on May 16, 2008 4:47 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
I remember the sequence "Crosby, Kendall, pitcher" in NL parks last year
Horrible
The A's colors are green and gold.
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
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
Orioles - too cheap for photo re-takes?
"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
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
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
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.
you know who I miss?
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
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
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
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
So can we have Frank Thomas listed as pitcher
so that he can PH in the first inning? Have the pitchers spot come up third
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!
Huh...another hit
I refuse to get excited.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
hello
a’s P didn’t give up a first pitch HR… so already doing better than yesterday.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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.
Biggest baserunning screwup since that BS in Seattle with the bases loaded and Swisher's drive off the CF wall with Bradley missing the base
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
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
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
in Sacramento games he was often at third base
but considering he was also the manager, it’s obviously different
Oh sweet Jesus this is going to be ugly.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
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
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
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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
There is an A in accident.
The Oakland Accidents.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 16, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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.
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
EVEN worse.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
And Steve Phillips.
Really, when was the last time there was a fine Baseball Tonight?
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 16, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
What!!?!?!?! Another run?!?!?
I don’t believe it.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Nice drop toe hold for Hannahan!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions
On the thigh
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 16, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Two runs already in. Need to be aggresive with our number three batter coming up.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
This is the most frustrating 2-0 lead in the history of 2-0 leads
The A's colors are green and gold.
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
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
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
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
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.
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
Cust would have just walked. He's not an RBI guy.
by WaddellCanseco on May 16, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions
But then Clutchmil was up!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
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
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.
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
He wouldn't have had to do that if he were safe
by WaddellCanseco on May 16, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Or if there was a DH
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 16, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions
+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
Dana's faster than FT
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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
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
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.
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