Athletics Nation: An SB Nation Community

Navigation: Jump to content areas:

Around SBN: Dolphins knock off Rams; get back into playoff race Bar-right-arrows

Open Game Thread: Game 45 - A's at Atlanta (cont.)

Banana_album_041907_tiny by monkeyball on

Konriko_mojo_medium

0 recs | Comment 149 comments

Story-email Email Printer Print

Comments

Display:

It's as if the A's work tirelessly to not score runs

Bases loaded, no outs: Rajai Davis just stands at the plate.

Double to the wall in center: Hanahan doesn’t score from second.

Thomas pinch hits: Stares at a meat fastball on the first pitch.

by RLangford on May 18, 2008 12:25 PM PDT   0 recs

Duke struck out before Davis stood there

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on May 18, 2008 12:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

and luck running against the A's

Brown got good wood on the ball, but Betancourt made a nice play for the third out

as opposed to earlier in the season, with Brown getting some very bloopy rbi hits

by OaklandSi on May 18, 2008 12:40 PM PDT   0 recs

Petit is kicking ass out there

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 12:42 PM PDT   0 recs

better than murphy has done

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 18, 2008 12:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Gaudin - nice play!

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 12:42 PM PDT   0 recs

"not going to be Hanley Ramirez"

hahahaha

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 12:42 PM PDT   0 recs

In hindsight - and it's only hindsight - I wonder

if Thomas was the best choice in the 6th, given that we just needed contact to tie it up. Maybe Barton or R. Sweeney would have been the best call there – not that we had anyone ideal.

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 12:45 PM PDT   0 recs

That’s over 125 in 600 ABs… that’s not that good for contact

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on May 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Barton 36 in 148, Ryan 18 in 94

I’m not seeing a whole lot of improvement there

by WaddellCanseco on May 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dear Bob Geren,

PLAY BOWEN MORE OFTEN PLEASE

by mikev on May 18, 2008 12:48 PM PDT   0 recs

Sweet Jesus, please score here

Maybe even pinch run.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 12:48 PM PDT   0 recs

Bowen Arrow!!

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

by oblique on May 18, 2008 12:48 PM PDT   0 recs

damn it, i was a second away from posting that! Nice

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hey nice 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 12:48 PM PDT   0 recs

Go Petit!!!!!!!!!!!!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT   0 recs

First ML RBI....

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 12:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

First ML K

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 12:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Bowen you IDIOT!

Stay at First! What are you doing getting in scoring position! You know thats the death nail in the A’s coffin!

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT   0 recs

Dear Mr. Petit:

If you get the RBI here, I will never call you “Georgio” again.

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

by oblique on May 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT   0 recs

I like "Georgio

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

You're in luck :-)

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

by oblique on May 18, 2008 12:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

green light

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT   0 recs

meh

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 12:49 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Long fly ball please

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT   0 recs

Sorry Georgio.

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

by oblique on May 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT   0 recs

FUCK

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT   0 recs

That is unfair

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 12:50 PM PDT   0 recs

That was ball 4.

Petit got fucked.

by mikev on May 18, 2008 12:51 PM PDT   0 recs

Maybe high? Looked pretty damn good to me though. Just a great pitch 3-2

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 12:51 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

definitely high

but apparently the high strike is being called now, because a high FB was called strike 2 with Barton hitting.

by mikev on May 18, 2008 12:52 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Haha yea that pitch looked like shit to Daric.

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 12:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Argh! Stupid A's Offense!

If we get into RISP, we can’t score.

But if we get someone on First, we GIDP every time!

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 18, 2008 12:51 PM PDT   0 recs

Come on Dale

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

by oblique on May 18, 2008 12:52 PM PDT   0 recs

I vote

WP

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 12:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

d) turn into Dan Johnson

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 12:53 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Time for a base hit.

Right field.

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

by oblique on May 18, 2008 12:53 PM PDT   0 recs

Sooooo predictable.

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 12:54 PM PDT   0 recs

gone to cry

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 12:54 PM PDT   0 recs

Most frustrating game of the year

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 18, 2008 12:54 PM PDT   0 recs

Most frustrating since...

Oh, Friday. We could have and should have swept this series. Today: 11 hits with what, a triple and two doubles? Two runs.

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 12:55 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh, I forgot the HR 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 18, 2008 12:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

FUCK Blane Boyer. Piece of shit.

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 12:54 PM PDT   0 recs

oblique is not impressed.

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

by oblique on May 18, 2008 12:55 PM PDT   0 recs

NOW this game is making me angry!

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

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2008 12:55 PM PDT   0 recs

Two runs 11 hits

a homerun, a triple, several doubles.

How is this fucking possible?

Meanwhile, Atlanta bats for about two and a half minutes before we get treated to another excruciating 10-15 of futility.

by RLangford on May 18, 2008 12:55 PM PDT   0 recs

It is possible because they are fucking worthless for the most part

and don’t inspire any confidence.

Petit got fucked on that call but Barton just plain fucking sucked as per usual

by Trainman on May 18, 2008 12:58 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Daric Barton!

:) way to go bud

"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."

by SwampyD on May 18, 2008 12:57 PM PDT   0 recs

CHANNEL CHANGE = Spongebob!

He’s a lot more of man and a helluva lot more fun to watch than these god damn sorry excuses for major league hitters!

I speet on your athleticism, Athletics! May your mothers always get warts! You’re a nightmare to me!

by paradox on May 18, 2008 12:58 PM PDT   0 recs

How did Hannnanananannanhanahan not score on Gregorio’s double?

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 12:58 PM PDT   0 recs

I don't know either

the ball is at the wall (400 foot mark)

He should have been two thirds the way to third and trotted home.

by Trainman on May 18, 2008 12:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It seems like once he saw the ball hit even if he was on second base he could have scored. Kotsay must have gotten it in pretty quickly. Obviously one out he doesn’t want to get gunned out at the dish.

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Wait, did someone get ejected

what are they talking about, I was (trying) not (to) pay attention.

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 18, 2008 12:58 PM PDT   0 recs

crapcrapcrap

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 1:00 PM PDT   0 recs

Why does GEren still trust this guy?

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT   0 recs

I hate the A’s

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 1:01 PM PDT   0 recs

Nice.

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

by oblique on May 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT   0 recs

Nice

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT   0 recs

Atl will score at least 2 here

and we wil get two in the top half and fall short

This is SHIT for a currently very SHITTY team

by Trainman on May 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT   0 recs

Walk and set up the DP

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 1:03 PM PDT   0 recs

Expression of anger and frustration!

Insulting comment about an A’s pitcher!

Disparaging remark about A’s hitting!

Indication of doubt about Geren’s ability to handle the team!

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

by GreenNGoldSooner on May 18, 2008 1:04 PM PDT   0 recs

Inappropriate wry political parallel

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

by oblique on May 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Extrapolations and projection of a last place finish!

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on May 18, 2008 1:05 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well, in fairness

A 2-7 road trip, with no more than 2 runs scored in any of the 7 losses (assuming no runs in the 9th)...do you really expect people to smile and wave their pom-poms?

by Soaker on May 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Holy moly.

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

by oblique on May 18, 2008 1:06 PM PDT   0 recs

Nice. Now two out single.

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 1:06 PM PDT   0 recs

Pop out please.

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT   0 recs

FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUCK

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 1:07 PM PDT   0 recs

lol

hah.

by mikev on May 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT   0 recs

Wasn’t the base knock inevitable?

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

by miggyk2 on May 18, 2008 1:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs