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Open Game Thread: Game 45 - A's at Atlanta

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Oakland Athletics at Atlanta Braves, May 18, 2008 10:35 AM PDT


Lineup

Oakland Athletics @ Atlanta Braves

05/18/08 10:35 AM PDT

Oakland Athletics Atlanta Braves
Rajai Davis - CF Yunel Escobar - SS
Bobby Crosby - SS Mark Kotsay - CF
Mike Sweeney - 1B Chipper Jones - 3B
Jack Cust - LF Mark Teixeira - 1B
Emil Brown - RF Brian McCann - C
Jack Hannahan - 3B Jeff Francoeur - RF
Rob Bowen - C Kelly Johnson - 2B
Justin Duchscherer - P Gregor Blanco - LF
- Jo-Jo Reyes - P

I predict that this game is going to be entirely unpredictable.

We've just had two tight, relatively low-scoring contests, so of course today will turn out to be a slugfest. Or end up decided on penalty kicks.

The A's have their underused backup catcher and their newest rookie infielder starting (Petit making his MLB debut), so of course they'll be stale from sitting on the bench and have the yippity jitters, respectively. Or Bowen will knock two longballs and Petit will blossom into Rogers Hornsby before our eyes.

And the A's are facing a young lefty who projects as a back-of-the-rotation starter and gives up lots of baserunners, so of course they'll be no-hit for 5 innings. Or they'll work him for 4 walks in the first, and batter him off the mound before the end of the third.

From the A's perspective, I think the key to the game will be Duchscherer closing out innings--if he can avoid the one or two bad innings where the third out turns into a greased pig ... and keep the Braves from hitting any fly balls to left.

[Administrative note: I'll be heading to Warrantless Wiretap Park for the game today, so Taj Adib will be providing the game wrap and any late-inning new threads. I'll have a couple of fresh threads set to auto-post at 11:30 and 12:15: use 'em judiciously.]

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I think they're playing second and batting eighth

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

by monkeyball on May 18, 2008 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it a formatting issue

or are the A’s missing a 2B today?

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 18, 2008 10:26 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL

We are in trouble. 8 starters

Gregorio Peitit

by Trainman on May 18, 2008 10:26 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well... I guess

that’s one interesting thing to occur as a result of LS’s injury.

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 18, 2008 10:27 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not really

didja see him 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 18, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

NVG

exactly

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 18, 2008 10:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sore right elbow

Otherwise, he’d be in against a lefty – where he’s actually VG.

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 18, 2008 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh you and your Information

bbbbpppplllllppppp!

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 18, 2008 10:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hunh. Weird.

The lineup widget just doesn’t recognize Petit. I tried deleting it and re-posting it to see if it had been updated, but to no avail.

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

by monkeyball on May 18, 2008 10:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so is Petit batting 8th?

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 10:30 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What do our pitchers have to do to

earn the right to bat cleanup???

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 18, 2008 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eveland and Harden already have.

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 18, 2008 10:32 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eveland even got thrown out at the plate

on a ball that looked like the runner could score standing up – if that doesn’t say “A’s cleanup hitter” I don’t know what does.

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 18, 2008 10:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you know

ATL’s catcher made a great play on that one.

I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.

by 149 on May 18, 2008 10:35 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank G-d

Barton and his .223 BA are taking the day off so Mike Sweeney can deliver in the clutch. You can take that to the bank!!!!!!!!

A’s will win in a close tight ball game.

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on May 18, 2008 10:35 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Have you seen "Clutch" Sweeney in some recent Clutch PH at bats?

Ugly.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 18, 2008 10:37 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's Go Oakland!

Welcome to the lineup Petit

by elephantbaseball on May 18, 2008 10:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yay, Sea Bass gets another day off.

Geren went from never wanting to give him time off to twice in a week. Apparently he reads AN.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 18, 2008 10:37 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ChoCoBoCro!!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 10:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

is anyone else having trouble with AN 3.0?

for the last couple of days this is one of the few times i’ve been able to get on the site without firefox freezing. i’ve sent email to sbnation tech support, but so far no news from them except acknowledging that they received my message. (I have the latest version of firefox, and have a mac powerbook g4 running panther.)

I can open this fine with safari…however the log-in there won’t recognize my user name and browser, which isn’t a problem on firefox. strange.

anyway, go A’s!

Go BoCro!!!

by OaklandSi on May 18, 2008 10:38 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just today

the formatting got a little weird on some posts, and I couldn’t link in a comment. (I had to hand type the code, which almost wasn’t worth it.)

I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.

by 149 on May 18, 2008 10:40 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cros made that look easy.

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 18, 2008 10:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WHY???

B. Cros

That’s why

by drink409 on May 18, 2008 10:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well that was pretty awesome.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 18, 2008 10:39 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

First pitch i saw

Crosby homer. Nice.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on May 18, 2008 10:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I had it up listening

just didn’t SEE it. I will watch much more closely now though.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on May 18, 2008 10:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I will say this about Crosby

Unlike most guys on the team, he can actually hit a HR on a mistake like that instead of a single.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 10:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

See...

I always think we’re loaded in “talent” and shallow in “production.”

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 18, 2008 10:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even on TV, Cotroneo can't call a homerun

Does he even watch the games? Does somebody have to poke him and tell him to look up?

by RLangford on May 18, 2008 10:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate him on radio

but I think he may be a little better than Kuiper on tv. It’s nice that you don’t need him to tell you what’s happening.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cust hit a lefty!

I think the name “Jo-Jo” is the least intimidating name for a pitcher ever.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 18, 2008 10:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

naw

“Homer” is the least intimidating name for a pitcher ever.

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 18, 2008 10:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

what about kiko?

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on May 18, 2008 10:43 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I wanted to ask Jamie out

when I was sitting near the wives section, but I was intimidated.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

bottom of first

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 18, 2008 10:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yeah, but atleast its also outside.

;-P

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 18, 2008 10:48 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like having to drink coffee while watching my Sunday baseball.

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 18, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm already cranky, can't you tell?

No need to add 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 18, 2008 10:52 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi Pam

me either, I went with iced-tea

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 18, 2008 10:49 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gaudin?

We do have backup.

by MobiusKlein on May 18, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good feet Petit

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 18, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Looked like some nice range, there

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright Georgio!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 10:49 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's Gergor the Smove

I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball

by JediLeroy on May 18, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bowen framed that really poorly

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 10:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bowen just made up for it

I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.

by 149 on May 18, 2008 10:55 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did the announcer just say

BO-RING…

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 10:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear Texas,

Please take Vince Controneo back, and take Glen Kuiper too.

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on May 18, 2008 10:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Scary

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 10:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Luck ran out...

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy cow

I hope Duke keeps getting lucky like this… or else, get down and get better.

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 18, 2008 10:57 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no such luck

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 18, 2008 10:58 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

pitch it lower

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 10:58 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

that's the first good curve he's thrown today

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 18, 2008 10:59 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Petit, thanks for catching that

here’s hoping Duke regains his command

by OaklandSi on May 18, 2008 11:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I can't decide

if the problem is Bowen’s dancing around and lack of target is contributing to Duke’s control issue, or if Duke’s craziness is making Bowen dance.

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 18, 2008 11:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else watching the game on Extra Innings?

Is this the A’s broadcast?

If you want results, press the red button. The rest are useless.

by Katie on May 18, 2008 11:00 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pronunciation for Petit?

“She’s petite” or “Andy Pettitte”?

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 18, 2008 11:01 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the first "petite"

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 18, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

first one

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:02 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

one's french origin

the other’s a Texan… ‘splains a lot really.

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 18, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paris, TX?

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL you've obviously had your wheaties...

you’re killing this morning. On to my second cup of iced-tea!

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 18, 2008 11:04 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks! Something about not getting enough sleep

makes me feel kind of drunk…I think I could save money this way..

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 11:07 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Born in Baton Rouge

but he’s a Texan…. ewww… and his middle name is “Eugene”... nice.

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 18, 2008 11:09 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She's Andy Pettitte.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 11:03 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

getting loose and in a groove

0 outs

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on May 18, 2008 11:04 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HannaCAN walk

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 18, 2008 11:05 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Com'on Bowen...

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 18, 2008 11:06 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Rally Time!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 11:07 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hatred of NL beginning to rise......

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:08 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's go Petit!!!!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:08 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...

we’re gonna have two consecutive first-ML-at-bats!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 11:08 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

bark in the park!

not a bad idea!!!11

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on May 18, 2008 11:09 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ken just called Steve "Vince"

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 11:10 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:10 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Good eye kid!

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 18, 2008 11:11 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah, the system works...

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 18, 2008 11:11 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

Because A) you take the run even at the expense of a DP and B) pitchers don’t hit into that many DPs.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 18, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

choke up, Duke

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:11 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Could be worse.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 11:12 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm impressed

For a guy who didn’t really draw walks in the minors, he was pretty patient up there. He battled, took some tough and/or close pitches.

I already like him more than Emil Brown.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 18, 2008 11:12 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lol what an idiotic picther

throw it down the middle and you get a sure GIDP

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 18, 2008 11:12 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitchers tend to not hit into that mnay DPs

They’re less of a sure DP than position players.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 18, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hatred of NL reaching dangerous levels

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:12 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So is it too much to ask....

for more than 1 run with 0 outs and the bases jacked

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 18, 2008 11:12 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes, yes it is.

I think the new strategy against the A’s is to allow them to load the bases and then watch them flail…

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 18, 2008 11:14 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rajai please man........

no GIDP

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 18, 2008 11:13 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Offensive Futility

Crazy.

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on May 18, 2008 11:14 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on May 18, 2008 11:15 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I thought they might have Duke bunt,

even with the force at the plate – probably better chance of something good happening.

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 18, 2008 11:15 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Duke better pray for rain

or start locating lower in the zone!!!!!!!!

Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!

by MMunoz33 on May 18, 2008 11:16 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pop up the bunt, please

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:18 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Unassisted Triple Play Incoming

...Maybe

All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout

by Hit4TheCycle on May 18, 2008 11:18 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

likin the Petit

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 18, 2008 11:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you Petit

A walk and then saving an out in the field. Good start.

by elephantbaseball on May 18, 2008 11:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yunel needs a dentist

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:19 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gaudin should be warming up just in case

Very quick hook if he gives up these runs

by Trainman on May 18, 2008 11:20 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gaudin should be starting

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 18, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As long as you're not being reactive

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 18, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not

I’ve said for 2 months that I hated the idea of Duke starting. Still hate it.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 18, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

for who?

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:23 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack Cust with an ASSIST!

Bright side.

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 18, 2008 11:20 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damnit

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:21 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't understand

I thought we only allowed runs with two outs

by phastphill on May 18, 2008 11:21 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Loophole: As we get the second out also acceptable

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 18, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This is a weird game

The offense is the same, that is, we still suck.

But now we’re getting good defense from Cust, and Bad Pitching from Duchscherer!?

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 18, 2008 11:21 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

same old game

UGLY—even Jack’s fielding… the throw was nice though.

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 18, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does anyone know

why the ILWU is suddenly doing an image campaign?

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 18, 2008 11:23 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 rbis for emil here

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

cuz when he grows up

he wants to be Francouer?

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 18, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cust and Petit

are the only ones having a good day..

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 18, 2008 11:27 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey! I'm having a good day!

At least I was before I turned this game on….

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2008 11:28 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that was so long ago

I almost forgot.

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 18, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

3 out of 9 ain't bad

oh, never mind.

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 18, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I meant

3 out of 9 players having a good day…

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 18, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How'd we score our run, btw?

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BoCro's the Man!

Have we somehow gotten teleported to Bizzaro World?

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cros HR

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 18, 2008 11:29 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He lives for by that pitch.

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 18, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well no, he's got better at going the other way.

Though I wasn’t here for his rookie season. I gather he basically got 22 inside fastballs and a rookie of the year award as a result?

by OldhamA on May 18, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

let me guess

you’re either his agent or his lawyer? I’m a fan of the BoCro… really. Not like a HUGE fan, but a fan. His HR was beautiful and he’s definitely better this year than since his ROY. I’d still rather have Miggie.

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 18, 2008 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When Buck comes up

Davis goes down and Brown sits down. These are not bad things.

by RLangford on May 18, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Buck?

Didn’t we have a guy by that name who played great ball in the first half of 2007?

Whatever happened to that guy?

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Woof

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 18, 2008 11:36 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not from Leipzig...

....just livin’ here for the year.

Usually I’m in Oklahoma (as the handle suggests).

I’m from Berkeley, fwiw.

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kuiper-clan get together this weekend.

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 18, 2008 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I still hate the NL

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes.

Duke looks like a monkey effing a football out there.

by Jennifer on May 18, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nice job Petit

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 18, 2008 11:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Duke looks silly with a helmet on.

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 18, 2008 11:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bunting is not easy,

but that is just horrendous form.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:40 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1ST HIT

Nice job

especially 1st pitch.

Beats a strike out looking

by Trainman on May 18, 2008 11:41 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh sure challenge the A's...

I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.

by 149 on May 18, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh good, top of the order next inning!

wait….

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:42 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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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 18, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Petit...

runs bases like an A… he’s prolly one of us.

I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.

by 149 on May 18, 2008 11:43 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

all the signs are there...

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 18, 2008 11:46 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Petit mal

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 18, 2008 11:44 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

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 18, 2008 11:45 AM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok now, don't walk him.....

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 11:51 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hey duders

a new thread has been open for like 10 minutes.

by sourstuff on May 18, 2008 11:52 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NEW THREAD OPEN

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 18, 2008 11:54 AM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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