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 | . | ||||||||
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| 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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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.
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."
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
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."
for sure.... I am trying to go down
memory lane…. for some reason a Zonk? was one.. easy name to remember.
alaska A
zonk was Sharon.
I miss her.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
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
Union plant, or scabs?
AFL-CIO, or Longshoremen.
And do we get overtime for opening early?
This is starting out great!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
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
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 up reply actions
Wrong Sweeney
Didn’t know you guys were discussing Mike, er, Ryan.
by notsellingjeans on May 2, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
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.
Fuck me running.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
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.
Who says we have a good defense?
Good evening to all you hooligANs! The Rangers announcers are dogging us pretty good.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions
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.
These idiots are beyond pathetic
A bunch of losers as far as fielding goes
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
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
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.
Damn good NBA game going on- ATL 83, Boston 82
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions
It reminds me of Golden State last year...
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
KU H8R
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Regular season sucks but playoff Gm's 6 & 7 are pretty salty.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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…
We're like monkeys fucking footballs out there.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
... or kissing our sister
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Speak for youself.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
or yoself?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Bite me.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Watch it. I'm the bad Lieutenant!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
The Wolf
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Good golly
I was wondering why the game was starting so early. I worked two hours later than normal without knowing it. I was reading my chono timer instead of the real time…and wondered why the building was so empty when I left at what I thought was 3:30. jeebus.
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Oooh. Baby Sweeney giving Ty Waller lip.
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.
Don't give me any lip, potato chip.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
I'll always miss the Gamer.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Does that make Broussard a potential trade target?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Its kind of weird
Mariner fans, when Brossard was with them, wanted him to play a lot more.
Ranger fans want Brossard to play a lot less.
Mike Sweeney shaved his head.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
I wonder if he went "all out"
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
It got them all the way to the WS!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone who's able to see the game right now...
Is Padilla working slow? Supposedly he only releases a pitch every 40 seconds or so. One of the slowest workers in the game.
All I know is that Yahoo! game refresh is taking even longer than usual. I don’t know whether to blame Vicente or Yahoo!
I didn't mean to convey desperation there.
Yahoo!
So grammatically confusing.
by notsellingjeans on May 2, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
He's not Greg Smith but he doesn't seem unusually slow
Of course a baserunner might help
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
ROB BOWEN?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I really do like the guy and hope he gets more PT.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
I was considering switching mlb.tv to the giants game in a show of sympathy
but decided against it
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, Howard's game is over, at least.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Well I'm certainly peeking back and forth.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi Everybody!!
How did they score the run?
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Please don't ask
It’s too painful to remember
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I left work early but missed the first two inn
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OK - you asked for it
lead-off three-base error on Brown followed by a sac fly
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
When people come late to the game threads
and see the other team has scored, they should just assume we made an error.
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.
Assumtions are the mother of all F*** Ups
because when you assume you make an ass of you and me!
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You know what happens when you assume...
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
pam "decree"
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Gigantes lose in the 10th on a 2-run jack!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions
no f-ing way.
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.
Yes fucking way. Phils were down to their last strike.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes. A Great and Mighty Lord is He.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ha ha Pat Burrell!
2 run, 2-out 3-2 HR. Phils win 5-4.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Great defense that inning
No, really!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Burrell won it for Philthydelphia
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Biggest shitholes in America.
#2- Philadelphia
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
1a – New jersey
"A drunk person can learn to cope with things like seeing their dead grandmother crawling up their leg with a knife in her teeth. But no one should be asked to handle this trip." - Raoul Duke, Fear & Loathing in LV; or an A's fan watching Huston Street enter the 9th with a one run lead.
The ENTIRE state?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
no...sorry
just that inner-elbow part
"A drunk person can learn to cope with things like seeing their dead grandmother crawling up their leg with a knife in her teeth. But no one should be asked to handle this trip." - Raoul Duke, Fear & Loathing in LV; or an A's fan watching Huston Street enter the 9th with a one run lead.
Uhh...I like California a lot more than where I live now...
but Philly and New Jersey aren’t shitholes, not by a long shot.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Philly fans make the city very ugly IMHO.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Many of those folks are suburbanites
and I agree, Philly fans are incredibly annoying—desperate, defensive, and kinda pathetic all at the same time.
Also, it’s very much a football town, which I just can’t get into.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I agree...
in fact, I hear Oakland called a shithole so many times (and it’s pissed me off so many times) that I refuse to denounce anyone else’s hometowns (or at least I keep it to myself)
by jonahbartlett on May 2, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Oakland and I ain't from there.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Aw.
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.
See how SWEET I am?? < snickers >
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
This Sharks game is stressing me out.........
I hope they can make history….
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Didn't the Islanders do that 30 years ago?
Or was it the Penguins?
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Im a californian, northern californian....
thus the extent of my hockey fandom started in 1992 when the Sharks were creased as an expansion franchise
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BTW have you folks heard about the Marvin Harrison situation?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Very shocking, if true.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe it'll make Iggles fans shut up about drafting DeSean
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Does he realize which Sweeney he is?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Hi Guys. Great night to be a sports fan....
Cavs advance and A’s in HD. Always good when A’s and Rangers play so I can see it locally.
A note:
Brett Anderson yesterday: 7 innings, 2 hits, 0 walks, 10 strikeouts. 2.43 ERA this season. Someone’s gunning for a promotion to AA.
CSN+ just went to black&white here in Sunnyvale
Must be a retro thing to go with the retro hats and jerseys this weekend.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Just got the color back
Kinda looked like baseball back when I was 5 years old for a bit there.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Because I hate the Red Sox, I want the Celtics to lose.
Let’s hope they both fall short like the Patriots.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
LOL!!
They just showed the brawl!! Sweet
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Jazz-Rockets game showing on ESPN Classic
That’s a little presumptuous when we’re in the first quarter, isn’t it?
O's up 3-1 on the Halos
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.
What are you drinking?
And can I have some?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Think Milty is excited to be back in Oakland?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Emil's lost the ball in Oakland.
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.
Mercy
Brown not having the greatest night in RF
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I vote for a new outfield
"I don't know where my pants are but I know where the A's are."
by justarebelheart on May 2, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
lol
you will get one around the 7th or 8th inn
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I don’t know if I can wait that long
"I don't know where my pants are but I know where the A's are."
by justarebelheart on May 2, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
sometimes you just get the shanks.........
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He seems really bad at handling the ball on the ground in the OF
Also, he evidently has problems with the fly balls, too.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Maybe he's good at backing up appeal plays to double off the runner at 1st.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Cust caught something
"I don't know where my pants are but I know where the A's are."
by justarebelheart on May 2, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Hopefully it wasn't from one of Swish's old flings.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
ROFL!! Low Blow Low Blow!
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That they're going to beat him up after the game
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hes not fat....
just big boned
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Which is why
they’re not pulling any punches. They’re going to need as much help as they can get.
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That there aren't any secrets in the AL
Look to take the extra base on Cust whenever you get the opportunity.
But in all fairness to Cust
It’s Geren’s fault. He’s the one who put Murphy in the lineup at 2nd.
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They might change their mind about playing Cust in outfield
after another 20 errors and runners advancing on him.
Time for that experiment to cease.
That'll probably happen when Buck and Carlos play together
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweeney/Brown/Davis/Denorfia
and maybe occasionally Cust
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Who is on first
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
AFLAC answer: Beaker?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
OKOK Two things for the pesimists to realize......
Its only the 4th
Its only 2 runs
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The pessimists have learned their lessons after Sunday and yesterday.
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
you would not think so reading some of these comments,
but deep down I think they do as a revers psychology/karma kinda thing
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Lets Go Sharks!!!
Make it happen!!
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Rangers have more errors than the A's?
Hard to believe
I AM SPARTACUST!!!!!!!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
A Jermaine Dye-ish shot. Nobody on.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Whenever possible- blame Canada.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
The Legend of Jack Cust
article makes me wonder if he ever gets nervous playing the outfield? I mean there have been some pretty nasty things printed about his gaffes and it could affect him from a mental standpoint. He hits HR’s though.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions
Woooooooo!
Dare it be true? Jack Cust….heating up?
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.
Cust! HR ...2-1
Cust cointinuing
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 2, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions
cust!
too bad AN’s search function still sucks, otherwise we could expose and ridicule all the cust haters…
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
too many of them.....
they’re everywhere…..
like locusts on Joba Chamberlain….
The A's colors are green and gold.
midges
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
How in the hell can you quote that lame CSN ad
:)
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
it’s a long story
"I don't know where my pants are but I know where the A's are."
by justarebelheart on May 2, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
For those of you that burried Cust last night.......
I told ya so!!! The Man is Streaky
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Your favorite player hit a HR. Have you started the fan club yet?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
He giveth and taketh away runs.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you an A's outfielder?
Cause if you are, I’d bet on “yes”.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Are you Johnny Cash?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Bow Wow Wow Yippy Yo Yippy Yea!!
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Frank the Tank Frank The Tank!!
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Last of the Mohegans is Emile Browns sound track
That is hilarious!!
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Mohicans. Emil.
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 whats funny about that.......
Mahican (sometimes spelled “Mohican”), is a Native American tribe who lived in and around the Hudson Valley
Mohegan, is a functional confederation of several branches of Native Americans during the 16th century and the beginning of the 17th century
So you are right as I confused the two, but the movie producers messed that up when they made the movie
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when frank thomas is removed from the basepaths on a fielders choice
is that considered a “productive out”?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
its kinda like 6 of 1.......half dozen of the other......
it doesn;t matter
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I'd like to have seen him take 3rd there
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice play, Kinsler
Nice for the A’s, that is
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Bobby and home plate have had a falling out.
They’re just not close anymore.
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.
perfect for inside pitches like that one
the ol’ low and away pitch, maybe not.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
They are like an old married couple.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Good Booby.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions
CROSBY!
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
BoCro!! 2-run double! 3-2 A's
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 2, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions
Yes - two-run double by BoCro
He must’ve read monkeyball’s post earlier today
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
concured
"I don't know where my pants are but I know where the A's are."
by justarebelheart on May 2, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
True!!
and they are young, and will only get better with time.
Rome was not built in a day!
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They might blow a few games with their D
But they will win a few with their O. Bottom line is they are worth spending time and money on
Yeah. At least 4 dollars worth.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
At least these A's can pitch
Teams that can pitch but can’t field are frustrating.
Teams that can’t pitch and also can’t field are simply unwatchable (as A’s fans from 1996-1997 know all too well).
Ryan Sweeney eats babies.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
That's only because he refuses to walk them.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Again......
I would like the pessimists to refer to my comment at the beginning of this great inn.
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In other news
Jason Isringhausen blows another save.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
maybe padilla had a few drinks in the clubhouse after his nice first few innings...
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Why is he sweating SO much?
It’s cold out!
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 sweat is like 90 proof
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
I was just about to ask that.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Go ahead. Don't be afraid you little bitch.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Not to make a racist comment but a lot of Mexicans sweat a lot.
Just like a lot of white people cheat on their taxes.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions
Any time they are working.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd sweat like him if I had the Rangers' defense backing me up
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Know what I like about MaEl having a day off?
Not having to see “LS!” 9800 times in the game thread.
I have [null set] to say.
AGREED.
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.
LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!LS!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
you could bottle the stuff
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
But why would you?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
DO NOT WANT
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I wouldn't handle that stuff
in a class-1 cleanroom with full factory automation
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
i'd bottle it and then sell it back to padilla
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Chanel No. 5.41
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
To drink?
Lotion?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
He puts the lotion on the skin...
or else he gets the hose again!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Putthef'nlotioninthebasket!#!%
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Pest repellent
i.e. spray it on your ex. to make them go away.
In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!
This is really grossing me out.
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.
Too bad he can't field
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
i wish cust was a little better defensively and had stopped bradley's run by getting the out at 2nd
not that they didn’t deserve to score
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
They deserve to score it, as long as Cust is in the game...
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give um the run, take the DP
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Frack.
It’s been a long day. I need an A’s win. Come on, Oakland, come on, Blanton!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Please God, can the world end tonight?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Rangers broadcasters are ever so thankful that the A's are sharing their video feed.
Tom Grieve hasn’t thanked them this much since they signed Ben.
That was effing tretarded.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Baseball IQ- Below 70
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Dale. Come on.
Don’t do 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.
How bad does it suck after that flyout? Arggh.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow. This is really frustrating D.
I normally agree with Paul Thomas but he is dead wrong about this D being good.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions
THT thinks it's decent as well, but it's hard to see with the naked eye
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. Too bad we have to have an OF too :-)
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Well I will say we have a lot of unforced errors.
bRaIN faRts
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
On the bright side - Barton has a hell of a good slider
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Already 3 errors in this game! good lawd.
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.
hey look at the bright side maybe we can set a new record, most errors in one game
"I don't know where my pants are but I know where the A's are."
by justarebelheart on May 2, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone know what that record is?
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.
A lot...
I remember, without looking in up, a game in the ‘80’s when the A’s made 7 errors…including 2 by Jose Canseco on one play (he muffed the ball, then picked it up and threw it into the 3rd base dugout).
I was thinking 5 errors by Scutaro. Could that be right?
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
You always have to disagree with everyone.
It’s really annoying.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay. Guess what? It was 4 errors.
Women have smaller brains but somehow they are smarter than men. Size doesn’t matter ;-)
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
It was only amout of time until the Es started hurting the A's.......
The Karma coin flipped with Custs error in the 2nd last night
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Okay, this is great
Now Brown, Bowen, and Barton will all hit HRs to atone for the errors!
The A's colors are green and gold.
Ranger promo: Rangers take on Oakland and try to topple West Coast Heavyweight
I don’t think I’ve ever heard the A’s referred to as heavyweight.
What a ******* retard
On pace for about 200 errors and 20 unecessary losses due to ineptness
Over the course of the season.
havent we only lost like 1 from errors?
but won a bunch from good D.
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
That may be the case
But we have 2 unearned runs so far. Furthermore the pitchers have to throw more pitches and there is no exscuse for ineptness.
Someone needs to make this team take fielding practice every day until it ceases
they are making the biggest deal of that first called strike
looked like a strike to me
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
We need robots for umps.
Binary solo:
000 001110 000111 011101100 0000110 110010 10101
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
or instant replay with two red flags
the strikes dont bug me as much as blown safe/out calls
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
No, we just need a buzzer in the ump's pocket
and a buzzer in each dugout, to keep the ump honest.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 2, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Good News!!
Padilla is at 86 pitches….
The A’s will be in that weak Tex pen very shortly
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Can we have a new thread please?
Preferably a no-error thread.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I thought that was a replay.
I was wrong. Dead wrong.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Ya me too, I was wondering why it was to 1B this time
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
they flipped it
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Oh my lands.
Never knew what that meant but my Mom always said it.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
Good lord, I wouldn't mind having a worse team this year...
If they weren’t such butchers in the field.
Though if they make the playoffs, I strike my comment.
The Oakland A's record
for errors in a game is 7.
7/24/76 vs. Kansas City
9/20/77 at Chicago
6/7/87 vs. Cleveland
i feel like just leaving blanton out there for 140 pitches and just seeing what happens
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
That's 140 pitches and two unsuccessful throws to 1B
by WaddellCanseco on May 2, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
there should just be a fail picture
with murphy chasing the ball into RF on the missed throw
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
Ah. The new Nolan Ryan philosophy.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
It is not unlucky
It is inexcusably pathetic
i cant remember many defenses that are both this good and this bad
though i don’t really pay that much attention.
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
What does that mean?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It means the defense isn't cold
just unlucky
by methodrampage on May 2, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions
It means they are going to be struck by lightning.
Twice.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Speaking of weather-ish terms. Did you get hail damage last night?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
When?
and how soon?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Right NOW!!
AHHHHHHH!!!!

AHHHHHHH!!!!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
How about a freeze cam shot
of all the boots
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Sharks season likely over.........
down 0-2 to Dallas after 2 periods
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about Hockey and street only
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I'm a total Raider optimist and Al Davis enabler
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kendall vs. lackey
I want to see that fight on youtube somewhere. :(
yeah. this post really doesn’t have anything to do with the game…
"Whether they find life there or not, I think Jupiter should be called an enemy planet." - Jack Handey
Yes, please.
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.
no link for us lazy folks?
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