Open Thread: Game 47 - A's vs. Rays
by Nico on May 20, 2008 6:29 PM PDT
392 comments
What the A's really need right now is to face Scott Kazmir. Oy yoy.
Before I get to tonight's game, allow me (since you have no choice) a quick rant about the "Geren keeps leaving Blanton in too long!" refrain. Joe Blanton has no career history of flaming out in the 6th inning, just a slight tendency so far this season. The rest of the A's rotation consists of two pitchers (Harden, Duchscherer) who have been on pitch counts more often than not, and two pitchers (Eveland, Smith) who are rookies without major league track records or levels of endurance. Blanton's ERA for the season, all 6th innings and all misplayed fly balls included, is 3.69. If only Joe Blanton, and Geren's judgment on when to yank Blanton, were the biggest problems facing the Oakland A's.
The biggest problem is, in fact, that the team isn't all that good at getting on base, is even worse on the bases, and is downright allergic to the 5-pointed one. Matched up against Kazmir, the man they could call Smithers may have to be...{rubs 104 year old hands together}...eggcellent...
The lineups:
Bartlett - SS
Crawford - LF
Upton - CF
Peña - 1B
Longoria - 3B
Navarro - C
Gomes - DH
Hinske - RF
Zobrist - 2B
Hannahan - 3B
Crosby - SS
M. Sweeney - 1B
Thomas - DH
E. Brown - RF
Cust - LF
Suzuki - C
Petit - 2B
Davis - CF
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Ugg whats this fascination with starting Davis?
Sweeney is much better and has more value as a pinch runner, since Geren loves to pinch run for Cust/Sweeney/Thomas. And to boot Bad Sweeney has been very good as of late.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shoulda read, Davis has more value as a pinch runner .
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney is Left Handed
Davis is Right Handed
thus, the as-many-Righties-as-possible-lineup
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I undertsand that but I want..
the better players in the game. Righty/Lefty is overrated.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mentioned in another thread
(but either people didn’t see it, or they didn’t care)
that the A’s released Matt Watson Todd Linden today.
"Tomorrow it may rain." - Leo Durocher
by andeux on May 20, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Those are tough breaks...
6 doubles in 70 AB seems pretty good right now.
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
by Elvez on May 20, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chavez is not in Sacramento
on the bench or the lineup….
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I figured he'd prob get the day off after
playing the field. But weird hes not listed on the bench.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I did, but all I could find were names of different types of chairs
with memorial services to be held on Coliseum Way
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sacto's new third baseman: Jasper Lamar Crabb
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if he got the day off, and even if he wasn't with the team physically
he’d still be listed on the bench, right?
Only thing I can think of is, assuming no setback, that since the Rivercats are in Colorado right now, the A’s might have decided to give Chavez the day off and put him in Stockton when the Ports play their next game (no game today).
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The only thing I can find
Kazmir is much more hittable from the right side. He just kills lefties. So, this lineup should give us as good a chance as any. He has yet to walk a lefty this year. Not yet a big sample, but seems he nibbles a little more to righties, so patience for righties, and hack at anything attractive for lefties.
"Dude, you have to teach me the 'Tack and Stilt'" Shannon, after 5 hours at the local watering hole.
by tresselfan on May 20, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I posted this in the wrap-up thread from last night too
“I don’t disagree that it’s frustrating. But a rough stretch and a few anecdotes does not a 5 inning pitcher make. He’s given up only 2 ER in 6 of his 10 starts. In those six he’s gone 7, 5.2, 7, 7, 6.2, 6. In two of his other starts (Seattle and @Cleveland) he sucked early and then kept the game within reach into the eighth inning. There’s only been two starts (Minnesota and last night) in which he was left in the game too long and it resulted in a loss.”
Blanton’s fine. He’s an innings-eater. You let him eat his innings, and sometimes nights like last night happen. That’s just the way it is. Over the course of a season it’s a lot less noticeable than you’d think when you’re in the middle of a rough stretch.
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
by walk off bunt on May 20, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
KRod in full meldown mode vs Toronto..
Walked bases loaded, hope Toronto can capitalize.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he isn't Street
he’ll prob scare em, but not give it up.
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMG did you see him after he struck'em out...
You have thought it was the world series.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man I want him to blow out his elbow soo bad.
BTW theres no such thing as Karma. if there was Id one rich man.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My Snapfish snapshot might be featured tonight!
But I have to go to a photo contest awards ceremony at 7:00… bleh. I’ll get someone to tape it for me.
by Kimberly on May 20, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go A's
"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 20, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Looks like we just played Angels in Toronto
Bases loaded against Scot Shields with no outs = NO RUNS
Bases loaded against K Rod with 1 out = NO RUNS
Toronto loses 3-1
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we put the "A" in "almost impossible"
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
watching the game on TV tonight
(I did all 13 innings in person last night.)
C’mon guys, let’s get a wing!
by OaklandSi on May 20, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just came back
Close captioning was for a news broadcast.
"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 20, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great weather, cold Red Stripes on ice and an A's game coming on
the only thing that could ruin this night is having to sumo wrestle a greased up Nico.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But think of the chafing if he was not greased.
"Dude, you have to teach me the 'Tack and Stilt'" Shannon, after 5 hours at the local watering hole.
by tresselfan on May 20, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
uh... did my cable go out?
Or is that really a black screen of death I’m seeing?
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 20, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh back... phew!
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 20, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Smove and a Nico-hosted thread
my life is good
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 20, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bartlett leading off
OBP = .284. I see Maddon learned well from Scioscia.
"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 20, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can we just go back to the throwback jerseys?
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't hate
the alts as much as others, but I’d gladly support the skittles throwbacks.
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 20, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The black ones really aren't THAT bad. Just not great.
The throwbacks are amusing though.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Emergency fuggin apendectomy?!
Come on!
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"apendectomy"?
Shit. That’s what that voicemail from HR must be about.
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, as injuries to organs go, I'll take it
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 20, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what organ do you injure to get less p?
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You mean Ryan Get-less-p?
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 20, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Less p? I dunno
I do know about the relationship between extra e and extra p, however.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 20, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
{orders an online subscription to Dorland's for AN}
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dont think I have ever seen it that empty at the ballpark
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And you wonder why the owners want to move.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you think Sac
and surrounding area could keep the seats full?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Depends on the park
‘n marketing. ‘n not trading so many fine players away. ‘n winning. But yes, Sacto could.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gawd...
the thought of a 100+ degree Saturday game… shoot me now.
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 20, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The weather would blow
but when I lived in Sac I had Kings season tickets and they did very well.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The rivercat games at night are a blast though
I always went out bar hopping after the game and had to pay the next day though.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No joke man
I would move them also.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you don't bother to promote the team, we'll soon see the second deck tarped off.
"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 20, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Lew wants them out of Oakland
he will have the stats to prove that a move to Vegas or another baseball virgin is good for the team.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have Time Warner and they have 14 games on today
Guess which game is not on?
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't the A's DL Ellis when he got injured anyways
why are the A’s obsessed with playing short handed? Who cares if Ellis could potentially be ready a bit earlier than the DL time? Keep him longer, hope he heals better.
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
central question of the Beane era
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kicking it old school tonight.
Gameday, bitches.
by Jennifer on May 20, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd pimp MLB.tv, but they've got a ridiculous advert on loop during inning breaks which is
driving me insane.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What the crap?
Since when are there commercials on MLB.TV?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They had them last year or the year before with Tom Petty.
And they used to show the TV adverts too a few years ago. Much more entertaining than a blank screen…
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah
I remember the Tom Petty ones. I preferred the “Breakout”-style bouncing baseball.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just tuned in and it had a bit flustered
whether I clicked the right button. whaaaa?
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swinging at crap again. Will he ever learn? (that's a rhetorical question, he's 28 already
so there’s no chance).
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If I was the chick
who asks questions after the game, I’d ask Cros, “So what’s with your love of the low and away? Seriously? Wassup with that?” Cuz she’s got rocks for brains, and can get away with it.
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 20, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we're supposed to be optimistically supportive
That’s what they tell us.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah well he lunged badly on a curve with 2 strikes
We do what we can in this world.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh Eva
you little vixen…
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 20, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HannaCAN
looked a little Chavie-esque there.
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 20, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
but looks like he needs a dentist
BADLY!
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 20, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nah, it's sugarfree gum.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Supermannahan!
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chavvy-nificent play.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a sure double by the sounds of it
And would have been runs after the next batter
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can Bobby get a day off or what?
dude is struggling
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No-one to spell him with now that Murphy's torn his elbow to shreds and Ellis is sitting on
the bench handicapping us.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
to be fair
Ellie was handicapping us on O in the weeks prior to sitting on the bench. Just gets a little mojo back, and then needs to sit. Tis the way of the A’s. Love it or leave it.
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 20, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even after being traded away, Hinske is a True Athletic
"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 20, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't think she's into that.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know Petit can't hit
but I’d still rather him at SS than Crosby.
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Has Crosby ever played 2B before? He doesn't seem the brightest so I wouldn't
want to confuse him by moving positions.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he wouldn't notice
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then we'd get to see
him run to the right and cover first on double-play balls. Fun!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno if that's a bad thing. Petit seems like he's good enough to not need
anyone to turn the double play with. ;)
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kazmir for Victor Zambrano
Tell me again, why is Steve Phillips’ opinion on anything related to baseball considered valuable by ESPN?
"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 20, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Off topic (well not really because the graphic had his name in it), but how
freakin good is Alex Rodriguez? He’s AHEAD of Frank Thomas on the HR list and he’s what 9 years younger? Sick.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow!
Didnt even try to fool Frank. Must have some late jump on his fastball
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
holy crap thats one hell of a shift for Cust
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They were doing that last night too.
Grumble.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Theres no reaosn for them not to..
till he starts going the other way. And he prob wont.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well I doubt he could go the other way. Not without altering his swing.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Every hitter who has a shift on them...
NEVER go the other way. Its amazing.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well they're always trying to hit extra bases, which involves them pulling the ball.
I’d definately just aim to go the other way though.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know.. Im just amazed they never do tho.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stubborn? Or again perhaps they think they have no value unless they're hitting
for extra bases.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Imma go with Stubborn.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think it goes without saying that Smith cannot afford to give up
a single run. Poor guy, you are going to have to pitch a shutout
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey MLB.TV watchers
Were you aware that you can watch Nissan live sets on Yahoo music?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ford Trivia
Who holds the record for the most HRs by a guy named “RAY”?
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 20, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guess where I went today?
5A Rent-A-Space. (Well, actually they’ve been bought by a larger company so it’s now called something else. But still.) Storage is for business…or for family….or for people who just have too damn many books.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Or the homeless.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no such thing
as too many books
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 20, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen my brutha
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 20, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what I think
on the days I haven’t been moving them. (Although I did hire some nice young men to do about 90% of it so I should stop whining.)
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last time I moved I did the math
and concluded I have, literally, a ton of books.
That’s including all my music books and encyclopedias.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 20, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan said
“Fucking Zobrist!”
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 20, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't Sweeney stretch for that? Was it really that far from the bag?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 20, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
With all the passed throws
I’m happy he stepped off, rather than have the ball go flying passed him and rattling around in FT.
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 20, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What's the etiquette on Crosby leaving his knee in the way of Z's slide there?
I mean if the guy is going to slide his face into your knee are you obliged to get it out of the way?
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Depends if you want to be able to walk off the field
"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 20, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
do the math
The Man-of-Glass’ kneee or Z’s head? Who wins that one?
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 20, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It hurts to get hit in the knee with a face
Lemme tell ya.
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was no picnic for my knee either, though
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 20, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Threw 3... lol
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It is the 4th inning
A’s have no hits either
by theblackpearl on May 20, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't ruin the surprise for the rest of us
who are in the bottom of the third.
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 20, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But that's not the A's, that's the 'Cats
Meow.
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 20, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So was Zook's double really an error?
"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 20, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZOMG Buck Doubles!
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
does anyone have an mlb.tv account! I'm trying to purchase a month
and it says they have tech diffciulties!!! PLease!!! I always watch the A’s and there is a Blackout! Help a Lizard out!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I've been having trouble getting mlbtv to work tonight
They may well be having problems (their customer service is really, really terrible).
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 20, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Answer to trivia Q
Ray Lankford
FTR, Fosse has only 61.
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 20, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I forget - was he our third baseman,
or starting pitcher?
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 20, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even if they struggle.
Im just so ready for CarGon, Buck and any other young guy with potential to come up. Watching guys like a sucky Jay Payton Jr.= Emil Brown gets old. Up there hacking like he is a good fucking hitter or something. Like he actually has a chance to hit .300. He is not the only one but he is a good example of suckitude.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zooks - smokes one off the wall
"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 20, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zook!!
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 20, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
why couldnt suzuki do that last night?
by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That's the way, Kurt!
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Travis Buck Doubles
Rivercats breakup the no hitter.
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
at the same time Zook doubles?
this is scaring me.
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 20, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, too bad oh, already stated above by justareb...
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh, my , i was gonna joke a couple dozen.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Normally you would think about bunting but
Davis is on deck so I can see why you would not
Lets get this run in somehow
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reliving last night's base-running gaffes
DO NOT WANT
"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 20, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yah, i was wincing watching it.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
davis is not impressing me at all
by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wait until he doesn't completely suck
and then let’s reassess.
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 20, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hang on...Not yet...
Wait…Nope…Just a sec…
...I’ll call you.
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 20, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he isn't DFA'd by the All-Star break
I’ll eat my left shoe after walking in my backyard doggie minefield.
"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 20, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i'm so lost!!! Blackout on Directv's EI!!! And I love watching Smitty pitch!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
According to Vince, Ellis "feels confident
that Friday might be the day” that he’s ready to come back.
He’s confident that he might? That doesn’t sound all that confident to me…
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 20, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I am confident
that I might win the lottery.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I confident the cutie at work might give me the time of day.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you sentence structure need work first
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 20, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't want to risk faking a bluff about it
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 20, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Take the bat off your shoulder you auto-out
Why even go to the plate. Just forfeit the at bat, same result
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What a compete waste of a double
K
K
K
You can see why we are suddenly abysmal with RISP, they need to all swing at the first decent pitch
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought that last strike was not legit
but I’m not the ump.
by MobiusKlein on May 20, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No offense, but...
No offense.
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 20, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What do you mean?
I was deeply offended by that inning.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You don't have to get all defensive
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 20, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Everyone should be offended
by a KKK inning.
"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 20, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just so long as Zonis
doesn’t put on his wizard hat
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't some chicken blood or something work?
We know these boys can hot better than this.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you suggesting a....
SACRIFICE????
{pops up to 1Bman}
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 20, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Davis was a great signing
I hear that beane is planning on trading him for Goleski later this month.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe he can throw in Marshall and get Mike Neu
Or Marshall!
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 20, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the worst lineup i have seen in 10 years
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
by Triple Eh's on May 20, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now you can see why Linden has a real gripe
he is better then most people on this team and wayyyyyyy better then most outfileders.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The batting averages of the last 3 at the plate
now updated
.200
.200 (The rookie at least worked the count to 3-2)
.172
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mlbtv...boy howdy, the volume jumps
during those inning break commercials.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So its not just me.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and its loud enough, that I gotta run over
and turn it down or painfully bear through it…then back up for soft-voiced A’s tv crew.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
atrocious
any major leaguer should be able to move a runner. no excuse ever for not getting in a runner from second with no outs…
by nateinberkeley on May 20, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
travis buck and cargon sit in sac while raja bats.
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
by Triple Eh's on May 20, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i dont understand what f were waiting on to bring up CarGon and buck
by buckfan6 on May 20, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cause Buck is owning AAA with his .232BA
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And we get a full year of service time by waiting a week
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 20, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
see what tampa is doin, bringing up everyone and there winning
by buckfan6 on May 20, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
First time in what 10 years? Yeah let's follow their business model.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All we have to do is suck for 10 years, get one of the top 3 or 4 picks in the draft every year for a decade, and eventually we'll get to be 6 games over .500 for the first time in franchise history!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 20, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
our lineup is a fucking joke. its got to be the worst in baseball
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
by Triple Eh's on May 20, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well now you know
Evan Longoria NOT related to Eva Longoria
(Except on AN)
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 20, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yea who cares if we pitch good, we never score any runs to win for them
by buckfan6 on May 20, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Excep tin NL parks
where our pitchers can help themselves.
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 20, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So...
last night I fell asleep watching the game. I rustled around a little later and checked the score. The A’s were leading 15-10. Imagine my shock when I read the recap this morning.
by Jennifer on May 20, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we lose games that the san jose giants would win
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
by Triple Eh's on May 20, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cmon, A's aren't that bad
We would demolish the Gs.
SJ, or SF.
by MobiusKlein on May 20, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who cares if
who cares what buck is hitting, he depressed hes in triple aaa while raja and bad sweeney get abats
by buckfan6 on May 20, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now now now
We’re not losing. Englishmajor is real good people, stay positive! Celebrate good times….
by paradox on May 20, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Like Kevin Costner in Bull Durham
Have FUN, goddamnit!
by paradox on May 20, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I <3 Jason Taylor.
That is all.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
by Sharon on May 20, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
crosby up again, oh, the humanity!
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Watch
Linden is going to walk at the end of the month and have a better year then just about every Outfielder that is on the team or was on the team this year. I will put money on it.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
someone said he was released today
by theblackpearl on May 20, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably
Lol, he is not going to be great or anything but he will be better then allmost all of these guys.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees still have a good team.
They always start slow and end up wining 90+
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cant be worse then Davis and Brown
they suck!
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Can't watch anymore
going to radio.
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 20, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what happened?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nothing
After a while nothing just got to be too much.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing. Then nothing again.
So two outs and the bases empty.
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 20, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i just dont under what beane is doing, its supposed to be a rebuuilding year
but we keeep alot of top young prospects in the minors who are ready
by buckfan6 on May 20, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Because they're NOT READY
Neither Gonzalez is polished, Buck has been struggling to hit AAA pitching and we have him for an extra year if he stays down another week, and no one else is “the answer” over the guys we’re playing. Who is it, exactly, that you feel Beane is hurting the team by keeping in the minors?
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 20, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im ready to trade some of these guys away for some real position player talent
I have been watching the Rangers games since our series with them. Where do we find a hitter like Hamilton?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
By trading pitchers so we have a rotation like
they have? Or by drafting him as our Rule 5 pick two years ago.
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 20, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I step out on the deck,
light the grill, take in the view come back and its two outs.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I grilled tonight
Cut up a whole chicken, mesquite chips, bullseye traditional at a five minute finish.
I bailed on the vegetable, whatever.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
most excellent.
I am going to have rare red meat night literally in two senses…..spinach salad chilling with avocados, tomatoes, walnuts…roasted red pepper dressing.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[shakes head]
I gotta get my greens together, that so bleaches what I had tonight, frozen peas and carrots.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I stand on a pillar most weeknights....but weekends
can go down hill. Last Saturday. wheat thins and hagen daz.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
## chuckles ##
You left out the Schlitz.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
bad grill mojo
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Lord
With all the bitching going on in this thread, you’d think that the A’s were losing 10-0 and were 15 games out of first. Kazmir is a great pitcher – any lineup we run out there tonight is going to struggle. And Linden is, repeat after me, a career AAAA player.
"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 20, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 20, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+2
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Englishmajor,
I have refrained from mentioning this to the zillions of others who do the same, but you seem like someone who might actually listen to my peeve.
When one says “+1”, it means, “add one more person who feels the same way”.
Therefore if you say +2 or +100 or + any other number besides 1, you are not saying that you agree that much more emphatically; rather, you are claiming to be more than one person.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 20, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't have a problem with that,
and neither do I.
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 20, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Speak for yourself.
And you, too.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, what is this, Florida?
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry
I thought that usage of +1 only applied to wedding invitations.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another situation in which it is improper
to + more than 1.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 20, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what does that make Davis and Brown?
your telling me he is worse then either one of them? Davis has a .566 ops for God sake, Brown is better at .683 but he is a corner outfielder so I do expect him to be a little better.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No bullshit man
pay my bills for a year and let me practice everyday. I can have a an Ops around .550
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nico
B.j upton wasnt polished, alot of young players who were brought up have werent polished but its about learnig, shit we have nothign to lose so why not
by buckfan6 on May 20, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you reallly want to be the Devli Rays?
(as opposed to these Rays-guys… whotheF are they?) No thanks.
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 20, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Evan Longoria, who by all scouts' reports was completely ready,
was kept in AAA at the start of the season specifically so they could get an extra year of service time out of him.
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 20, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
POLL: What chance do the A's have of scoring
A: None
B: Next to None
C: If they get HBP 4 batters in a row
D: They will score their first run tomorrow
E: They will hit 2 grand slams next inning
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
F: All of the Above
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need that optimism!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dear Blez,
Next time, can we have two game threads?
One for all the posts bitching about how everyone and everything sucks, and then another thread for all the people who left because they’re sick of the negativity.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 20, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know, every team goes through a slump right? Just look at the Yanks!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Junior Steinbrenner has to have steam
coming out of his ears by now.
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's probably lava by now!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That doesn't seem fair
Why should Trainman get his own game thread?
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And another thread for telling it like it is without sugarcoating it
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And another thread for sniping at each other.
/>Let’s Go A’s!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
let me guess: you weren't raised by a flying British nanny
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate it when you bitch about negativity
by skutch on May 20, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about the third thread,
where you and I can bitch about the negative threads but not discuss the game?
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 20, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm not negative
I’d just rather listen to us K than watch it.
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 20, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SMOVE!
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 20, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Time for Kapers Sign-In Mojo, apparently!
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Customer #7,
please report to the “YOU ARE PWNED BY GREG SMITH” pavillion!
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 20, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
guys on 1B shouldn't even take a lead at this point
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 20, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pick-off!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
gorgeous!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smith and Hannahan are hot, check
I would guess that Petit guy is tight, we’ll find out.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smitty and Hanny are hott!!! Petit is tight!! As tight as Ellis's hamstring!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nickname for Smith: "Scabby"
He keeps picking ‘em off
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
oh nasty...
but frickin funny… they were just saying, on the radio, that there are no good nicknames anymore.
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 20, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
'boogers'
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like mine
Sniper is a good nickname.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I"m sticking with Smitty Werbenmanjensen!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is the record like 96 pick offs
He will do that in 3 years LOL
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't wait for the Giants series
Smith will pick off Eugenio Velez four times in one game.
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda 100-0 now
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 20, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love Ken's ongoing reluctance to do the ClearCard promo
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought it was Clear creme
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 20, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What does the Clear card mean, anyway?
You haven’t been a terrorist up through today?
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 20, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 20, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He must have learned that from Bill King
Bill was a master of reluctance.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 20, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay! A baselumberer!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 20, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yea Petit!
way to go Rook!
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 20, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Here's where Raj Davis should just try to
beat out a bunt and see what happens.
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 20, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Passed ball strikeout?
That might be the best we can hope for.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought...
it was decided last night that he can’t bunt?
by ellisD on May 20, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
which, of course, is the same reason Cust *should* bunt
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Slider down and away:Crosby::fastball up and away:Suzuki
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A RUN.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh thank GOD!
Amazing the mojo a pick off creates…
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 20, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay for little bloopy hits where they ain’t! WOO HOO!
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How tall is Petit?
Cute little guy
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He seems to have distinctive features to me
Always twangs off my hetro soul as nothing, but I would guess he’s handsome.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DFA Davi--
WAIT!!!!
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 20, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
no, that's OK
We all know you meant Larry
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WooHOO!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fosse says
“That totals the run support Smith got in the last 30 innings”
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 20, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oy, vey.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Phillies, who have a great lineup
have scored 1 run in 18 innings against the Nats yesterday and today (they won today 1-0).
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 20, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A-mazing
Come on Hannahan.
Addition please!!!
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lineup Shakeup? How about this?
3B Hannnahan
LF Cust
1B Sweeney
DH Thomas
CF Sweeney
RF Brown
2B Ellis
SS Petit
C1 Suzuki
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
where's crosby?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don’t like these commercials during the mlb.tv feed.
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
nice
The second I get home and turn on the game I see 2 hits, 1 run. Seems like maybe that’s been all the action in the game to this point.
by jdub69 on May 20, 2008 8:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GNU 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
by Nico on May 20, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Damn!
I was hoping for a goat thread.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
goat thread?
Like Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamgoat?
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 20, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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