Open Thread: Game 47 - A's vs. Rays
by Nico on May 20, 2008 6:29 PM PDT
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PrintWhat 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.
I undertsand that but I want..
the better players in the game. Righty/Lefty is overrated.
When will then be now? Soon.
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
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
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.
I did, but all I could find were names of different types of chairs
with memorial services to be held on Coliseum Way
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. @('.')@
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).
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.
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.
KRod in full meldown mode vs Toronto..
Walked bases loaded, hope Toronto can capitalize.
When will then be now? Soon.
OMG did you see him after he struck'em out...
You have thought it was the world series.
When will then be now? Soon.
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.
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.
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
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
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. @('.')@
watching the game on TV tonight
(I did all 13 innings in person last night.)
C’mon guys, let’s get a wing!
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
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
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.
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.
Oh back... phew!
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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.
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
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.
Emergency fuggin apendectomy?!
Come on!
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
"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. @('.')@
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
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. @('.')@
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
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
{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. @('.')@
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
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
Depends on the park
‘n marketing. ‘n not trading so many fine players away. ‘n winning. But yes, Sacto could.
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.
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
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
No joke man
I would move them also.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
I have Time Warner and they have 14 games on today
Guess which game is not on?
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.
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. @('.')@
What the crap?
Since when are there commercials on MLB.TV?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
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…
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
Swinging at crap again. Will he ever learn? (that's a rhetorical question, he's 28 already
so there’s no chance).
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.
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.
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.
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.
Supermannahan!
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
That was a sure double by the sounds of it
And would have been runs after the next batter
Can Bobby get a day off or what?
dude is struggling
by asfaninpismobeach on May 20, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
No-one to spell him with now that Murphy's torn his elbow to shreds and Ellis is sitting on
the bench handicapping us.
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.
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
Has Crosby ever played 2B before? He doesn't seem the brightest so I wouldn't
want to confuse him by moving positions.
Maybe he wouldn't notice
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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. ;)
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
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.
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
Theres no reaosn for them not to..
till he starts going the other way. And he prob wont.
When will then be now? Soon.
Every hitter who has a shift on them...
NEVER go the other way. Its amazing.
When will then be now? Soon.
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.
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
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
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.
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 :)
Amen my brutha
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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
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
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.
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
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.
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?
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
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.
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
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
It is the 4th inning
A’s have no hits either
by theblackpearl on May 20, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
Zook!!
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Take the bat off your shoulder you auto-out
Why even go to the plate. Just forfeit the at bat, same result
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
I thought that last strike was not legit
but I’m not the ump.
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
What do you mean?
I was deeply offended by that inning.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
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
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
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
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
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
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
This is the worst lineup i have seen in 10 years
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
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
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
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
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…
travis buck and cargon sit in sac while raja bats.
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
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
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
we lose games that the san jose giants would win
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
Cmon, A's aren't that bad
We would demolish the Gs.
SJ, or SF.
who cares if
who cares what buck is hitting, he depressed hes in triple aaa while raja and bad sweeney get abats
Now now now
We’re not losing. Englishmajor is real good people, stay positive! Celebrate good times….
I <3 Jason Taylor.
That is all.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
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
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
Yankees still have a good team.
They always start slow and end up wining 90+
When will then be now? Soon.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
I grilled tonight
Cut up a whole chicken, mesquite chips, bullseye traditional at a five minute finish.
I bailed on the vegetable, whatever.
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
[shakes head]
I gotta get my greens together, that so bleaches what I had tonight, frozen peas and carrots.
I stand on a pillar most weeknights....but weekends
can go down hill. Last Saturday. wheat thins and hagen daz.
alaska A
bad grill mojo
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
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
+2
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Yeah, what is this, Florida?
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Junior Steinbrenner has to have steam
coming out of his ears by now.
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
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. @('.')@
And another thread for sniping at each other.
/>Let’s Go A’s!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
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. @('.')@
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
deja vu
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
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.
SMOVE!
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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
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
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.
Pick-off!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
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. @('.')@
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.
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
Is the record like 96 pick offs
He will do that in 3 years LOL
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. @('.')@
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
I love Ken's ongoing reluctance to do the ClearCard promo
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
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
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
Yay! A baselumberer!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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.
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
Passed ball strikeout?
That might be the best we can hope for.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
I thought...
it was decided last night that he can’t bunt?
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. @('.')@
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. @('.')@
A RUN.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
He seems to have distinctive features to me
Always twangs off my hetro soul as nothing, but I would guess he’s handsome.
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
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. @('.')@
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
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.
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
Oh well
maybe next time. BA with RISP now .167
Lineup Shakeup? How about this?
3B Hannnahan
LF Cust
1B Sweeney
DH Thomas
CF Sweeney
RF Brown
2B Ellis
SS Petit
C1 Suzuki
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
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.
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
goat thread?
Like Joseph and the amazing technicolor dreamgoat?
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