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Open Game Thread: Game 31 - A's vs. Rangers

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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

D. Murphy 2b

 

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 2, 2008 6:39 PM PDT   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Ditto

There is an A in Whimsy.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 2, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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

Let's get a win

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on May 2, 2008 7:04 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 to parent up   0 recs

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

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 to parent up   0 recs

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

Once.

There is an A in Whimsy.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 2, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   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

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 to parent up   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 to parent up   0 recs

My brother was at game 4

Loved it.

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on May 2, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Minus the sweet beard

Might as well Jump! - Van Halen

by sprtsnwyn on May 2, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

KU H8R

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

... or kissing our sister

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

or yoself?

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

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 to parent up   0 recs

Watch it. I'm the bad Lieutenant!

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 2, 2008 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs