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Open Thread: Game 47 - A's vs. Rays

Poochini-butt_in_box_2_tiny by Nico on Comment 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

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

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

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).

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

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.

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

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

KICU is dark

Good luck, guys!

by paradox on May 20, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up 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

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

gosh i hate the black jerseys….

by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 7:08 PM PDT 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

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

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.

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

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

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

C'mon, Croz!

I sense a good AB here.

by paradox on May 20, 2008 7:17 PM PDT 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

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

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

ha!

That’s funny, I keep thinking of him at SS.

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 7:25 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

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

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

3 guys on the right side.

So tell me, why not go op field?

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 20, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I know!

I wonder what the report on him says, for crissake.

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 7:33 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

aha indeed he did

by schmifty on May 20, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up 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 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

wow

the disease is communicable…

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 7:43 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

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

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

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

sht

alaska A

by ak_A 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 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

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

yo

alaska A

by ak_A 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

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

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

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

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

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

Bitch!

He is mine. He’s the only reason I watched that show.

by Jennifer on May 20, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

uh...

...no.

He told me I was his soulmate.

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on May 20, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up 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

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

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

zactly

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 8:01 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

same old

weak stomach… radio is easier on 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 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

Wow

That was ugly, Frank.

by green star oakland on May 20, 2008 8:02 PM PDT 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

+2!!!!

Cindi

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

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

I’m here so the A’s can win now :)

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:05 PM PDT 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

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 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

heh

I hate my life!

“I hate it that you hate your life.”

by paradox on May 20, 2008 8:10 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

deja vu

"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish

by Sharon on May 20, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs