Open Game Thread: Game 45 - A's at Atlanta
by monkeyball on May 18, 2008 10:22 AM PDT
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PrintOakland Athletics at Atlanta Braves, May 18, 2008 10:35 AM PDT
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. @('.')@
I want to be reckless in using the auto-posted threads
but I don’t know how.
by WaddellCanseco on May 18, 2008 10:25 AM PDT reply actions
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.
LOL
We are in trouble. 8 starters
Gregorio Peitit
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.
Which begs the question," what's wrong with Murphy?"
by WaddellCanseco on May 18, 2008 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
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.
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. @('.')@
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
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.
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
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!
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
Like your "Beating LAA or.........................................."
That is priceless
Let's Go Oakland!
Welcome to the lineup Petit
by elephantbaseball on May 18, 2008 10:37 AM PDT reply actions
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
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!!!
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.
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.
Well that was pretty awesome.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 18, 2008 10:39 AM PDT reply actions
I had it up listening
just didn’t SEE it. I will watch much more closely now though.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
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.
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?
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.
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
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.
bottom of first
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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.
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.
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.
Good feet Petit
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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
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.
nope, that was all ump, it shouldn't have been that close if he
catches it the right way.
by theblackpearl on May 18, 2008 10:56 AM PDT up reply actions
Did the announcer just say
BO-RING…
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Duke's had some shaky first innings this year and then settled down...
The A's colors are green and gold.
Dear Texas,
Please take Vince Controneo back, and take Glen Kuiper too.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
Tex is 3 for 16 against Duke
so he needs to get him
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.
no such luck
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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.
So this is what a middle of the order is supposed to look like
by WaddellCanseco on May 18, 2008 10:59 AM PDT reply actions
I think we need about 7 today
at least
Go A’s
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.
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.
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.
the first "petite"
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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.
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.
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
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.
HannaCAN walk
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
That was a ball, but it was also way better than that pitch to Texeira
The A's colors are green and gold.
Com'on Bowen...
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
Wow...
we’re gonna have two consecutive first-ML-at-bats!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Ken just called Steve "Vince"
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Good eye kid!
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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.
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
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
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
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/
Is it too much to ask for just 1 run?
by elephantbaseball on May 18, 2008 11:13 AM PDT up reply actions
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
Rajai please man........
no GIDP
S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/
Fuck, we have enough bad hitters as it is, without the pitcher having to hit
The A's colors are green and gold.
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
You've go to be kidding me. We're not good enough hitters to let this happen!
by CichirelloMagnet on May 18, 2008 11:15 AM PDT reply actions
Duke better pray for rain
or start locating lower in the zone!!!!!!!!
Beating LAA or wherever the fu*k they are, Priceless!
likin the Petit
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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
Gaudin should be warming up just in case
Very quick hook if he gives up these runs
Gaudin should be starting
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 18, 2008 11:22 AM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Sadly as long as they're shopping Harden, Blanton and Duke there's nowhere to put him.
He should be starting though, in an ideal world.
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.
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
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!?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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?
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.
When Buck comes up
Davis goes down and Brown sits down. These are not bad things.
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
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2008 11:41 AM PDT up reply actions
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
'Cept Raj doesn't have any options left, right?
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.
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.
Nice job Petit
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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.
1ST HIT
Nice job
especially 1st pitch.
Beats a strike out looking
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.
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.
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.
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
We should definitely go for someone named Grand.
In fact, we should seize him!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2008 11:47 AM PDT up reply actions
Since runs are at a premium and Duke has NO control
It’s time to get Gaudin up
I think Davis may be able to throw the ball farther than he can hit it
The A's colors are green and gold.
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
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