Open Game Thread: Game 31 - A's vs. Rangers
Joe Blanton vs. Vicente Padilla. Cupcakes vs. Alcohol.
What is it about Friday night A's games and compelling human-interest stories from the opposing starting pitcher? (Also, what is it about awkward run-on sentence constructions?)
Padilla has been publicly lambasted for being a headhunter, too. Last year he got into this fracas with Nick Swisher . However, I don't think you'll see that tonight. It's nice having Frank Thomas, Mike Sweeney, and Jack Cust in the dugout - it tends to cut down on bench-clearing pitches when you have three bouncers on your 25-man roster. Pitchers haven't really messed with Sweeney ever since they found out that he uses his helmet as a weapon when he charges the mound .
The 18-12 A's, fresh off a split with the Angels, take on Ron Washington's Rangers tonight at 7:05.
| D. Barton 1b | |||||||||
| J. Hannahan 3b | . | ||||||||
| J. Cust lf | |||||||||
| F. Thomas dh | |||||||||
| E. Brown rf | |||||||||
| R. Bowen c | |||||||||
| B. Crosby ss | . | ||||||||
| R. Sweeney cf | |||||||||
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D. Murphy 2b
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| I. Kinsler 2b | |||||||||
| M. Young ss | |||||||||
| J. Hamilton cf | . | ||||||||
| M. Bradley dh | |||||||||
| D. Murphy rf | |||||||||
| B. Boggs lf | |||||||||
| B. Broussard 1b | |||||||||
| G. Laird c | . | ||||||||
| R. Vazquez 3b |
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i'd rather see bowen there
but at least it isn’t crosby
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by DMOAS on
May 2, 2008 6:46 PM PDT
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Yes, its very nice having players in the dugout
who could take the time out of their considerably busy schedule to injure themselves BEFORE reaching the brawl.
by Zonis on May 2, 2008 6:39 PM PDT 0 recs
Of course I can't see any A's brawl not resulting in the whole team day-to-day
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 6:44 PM PDT 0 recs
From Alarm Clocks to Shopping Malls
The A’s fear nothing… except those.
by Zonis on
May 2, 2008 6:52 PM PDT
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I haven't said it lately...
but thanks to the AN front page crew. You guys are awesome.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 2, 2008 7:01 PM PDT 0 recs
Yes, AN has come a long way since the early days
of solo Blez with lil’ Nico helping out from time to time.
alaska A
by ak_A on
May 2, 2008 7:09 PM PDT
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Remember when it was just Blez...
and, like, eight of us?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on
May 2, 2008 7:13 PM PDT
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for sure.... I am trying to go down
memory lane…. for some reason a Zonk? was one.. easy name to remember.
alaska A
by ak_A on
May 2, 2008 7:16 PM PDT
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zonk was Sharon.
I miss her.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on
May 2, 2008 7:16 PM PDT
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I get the impression that though all three
are big, with the exception of Frank, they seem pretty pussy-cat like to me.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 2, 2008 7:01 PM PDT 0 recs
Union plant, or scabs?
AFL-CIO, or Longshoremen.
And do we get overtime for opening early?
by MobiusKlein on
May 2, 2008 7:06 PM PDT
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Oy...
It continues…
Formerly "misfit toy" - Different name, same great lurking...
by OaklandInvader on May 2, 2008 7:08 PM PDT 0 recs
This is starting out great!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 2, 2008 7:08 PM PDT 0 recs
E-mail with the 3B error
Welcome to the game thread.
Ugh
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 2, 2008 7:08 PM PDT 0 recs
Sweeney really needs to practice his take-charge skills
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 7:08 PM PDT 0 recs
or get the fuck out of the way
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on
May 2, 2008 7:09 PM PDT
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Sweeney's actually VERY good at charging...
This is one of my all-time favorite links. Worth a two-minute respite from following the game:
by notsellingjeans on
May 2, 2008 7:10 PM PDT
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Wrong Sweeney
Didn’t know you guys were discussing Mike, er, Ryan.
by notsellingjeans on
May 2, 2008 7:12 PM PDT
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Should be Sweeney's if he's calling it
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by Flashfire on May 2, 2008 7:09 PM PDT 0 recs
Fer chrissakes.
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 2, 2008 7:09 PM PDT 0 recs
Haiku for the outfield
Haren may be gone
But that does not stop our men
from taking Byrnes routs
by lerei on May 2, 2008 7:10 PM PDT 0 recs
QOTM!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on
May 2, 2008 7:10 PM PDT
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Oh for the love of ...
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 2, 2008 7:11 PM PDT 0 recs
Oh its going to be an interesting night…
"I don't know where my pants are but I know where the A's are."
by justarebelheart on May 2, 2008 7:11 PM PDT 0 recs
Oy vay.
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 2, 2008 7:11 PM PDT 0 recs
Joe is gonna eat someone...
Formerly "misfit toy" - Different name, same great lurking...
by OaklandInvader on May 2, 2008 7:11 PM PDT 0 recs
I wish I was there to cheer Milton
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 2, 2008 7:12 PM PDT 0 recs
Fuck me running.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 2, 2008 7:12 PM PDT 0 recs
2 errors in the first inning is that a new record?
"I don't know where my pants are but I know where the A's are."
by justarebelheart on May 2, 2008 7:12 PM PDT 0 recs
How 'bout consecutive INNINGS with errors?
This could be fun.
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 2, 2008 7:12 PM PDT 0 recs
Who says we have a good defense?
Good evening to all you hooligANs! The Rangers announcers are dogging us pretty good.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:13 PM PDT 0 recs
In brighter news:
The O’s scored a run in the top of the 1st.
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 2, 2008 7:13 PM PDT 0 recs
Now Blanton has a scrambled cranium
What pitcher wouldn’t?
by paradox on May 2, 2008 7:14 PM PDT 0 recs
These idiots are beyond pathetic
A bunch of losers as far as fielding goes
by Trainman on May 2, 2008 7:14 PM PDT 0 recs
This is gonna get old quick:
Tick…Tick…The A’s seriously need to address this.
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 2, 2008 7:14 PM PDT 0 recs
I just prefer to be proactive than to
wait until you’re in crisis. The OF defense won’t be ok as is – why wait for it to cost us a couple games? IMO, Denorfia should be the every day CFer.
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 2, 2008 7:21 PM PDT
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If the A's were a band....
Mark Ellis and the Erroneous Eight?
by jonahbartlett on May 2, 2008 7:15 PM PDT 0 recs
I vote NO on Baby Sweeney.
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 2, 2008 7:15 PM PDT 0 recs
Damn good NBA game going on- ATL 83, Boston 82
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:16 PM PDT 0 recs
NBA - best known cure to insomnia
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on
May 2, 2008 7:17 PM PDT
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Regular season sucks but playoff Gm's 6 & 7 are pretty salty.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on
May 2, 2008 7:18 PM PDT
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My brother was at game 4
Loved it.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on
May 2, 2008 7:16 PM PDT
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It reminds me of Golden State last year...
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on
May 2, 2008 7:17 PM PDT
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Minus the sweet beard
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on
May 2, 2008 7:18 PM PDT
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KU H8R
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on
May 2, 2008 7:19 PM PDT
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Blanton should cock-punch those guys
But look on the bright side – the Rangers only got one run instead of five.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 2, 2008 7:16 PM PDT 0 recs
I could care less if we win by 10 runs
That kind of fielding is unaccpetable and pisses me off to no end.
The guilty parties deserve a beating
Now I feel better
Go A’s
by Trainman on May 2, 2008 7:16 PM PDT 0 recs
I'd be pumped if we won by 10
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on
May 2, 2008 7:17 PM PDT
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When I turned on the SEA-NYY game tonight
I saw that the M’s had 0 runs, 0 hits and 3 errors. I bust out laughing.
Little did I know…
by Soaker on May 2, 2008 7:17 PM PDT 0 recs
We're like monkeys fucking footballs out there.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on
May 2, 2008 7:19 PM PDT
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... or kissing our sister
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on
May 2, 2008 7:20 PM PDT
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Speak for youself.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on
May 2, 2008 7:21 PM PDT
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or yoself?
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on
May 2, 2008 7:22 PM PDT
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Bite me.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on
May 2, 2008 7:22 PM PDT
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Watch it. I'm the bad Lieutenant!
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on
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