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Open Thread: Game 47 - A's vs. Rays (cont.)

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1-0 A's going to the 6th, as Greg Smith has more pickoffs than runs allowed.

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Smitty Werbenmanjensen!!!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Scabby!

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 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ScabbyBoogerSniper

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 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jean-Luc Picoff

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 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Best yet

though admittedly that’s not saying much. Runner up is still “GERG”.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on May 20, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2nd

alaska A

by ak_A on May 20, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was going to apologize for being before you, but the time on your comment is earlier than mine even though mine is ahead of yours on my page. Weird.

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WEEEEEEEE Let’s go Oakland!

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

3rd!!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

3rd-ish, anyway.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

First!!!!

Yay!!!!!!

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 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

how about 3 1/2. is that fair!! I can share...lol

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets go A"s!!!!

Rally time I want 3 runs at least.

Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff

by crb29 on May 20, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

For the game that is

Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff

by crb29 on May 20, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smith PC: 83

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 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yeah!!!

Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff

by crb29 on May 20, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

On to the bottom of the 6th!

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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 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There's an actual Food Police? lol

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

this image totally crack me up

because of the food warning… can’t decide what’s funnier, the “food police” or the warning not to mix corn with mashed potatoes. HIL_AIR_EEE_US

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 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's *creamed* corn

It’s OK to mix regular corn with mashed potatoes.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on May 20, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lets go BoCro

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kazmir didn't get the memo

Why is he pitching him inside?

"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 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

because once or twice in May, Crosby hit an inside fastball

All teams learned from that, and will never throw him another pitch inside ever again.

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 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

to be fair

Crosby did hit that last one hard to CF.

"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 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s go Oakland!!

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow

Eveland and Smith v. Blue and Stu for the community fund golf tournament…

Wouldn’t l like to be a fly on that golfbag….

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 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who's going? If anyone is, take pictures, lots of them!!!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vote early and often!

Poll on the A’s official site:
When everyone is healthy, who leads off for the A’s?
Barton
Buck
Davis
Ellis
Zook.

I laughed so hard at “everyone healthy” that it took me a full minute to read the question.

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 8:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This game is making me

hungry for some reason. I think a Taco Bell run is in order.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 20, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't go to Taco bell! Stomach flu last time I went!!!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Taco Hell

where bad tacos go when they die.

by MobiusKlein on May 20, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey I live in New York and its near midnight..

So its only think open :)

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 20, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

707

stitched into Johnny Gomes’ shoes. Pride of Petaluma.
These are the scintillating comments you could be listening to on the radio, right 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 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

genius

at least he K’d

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 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smith totally rocks

"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 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"Fucking Zobrist" ~Jack Hannahan

Yeah! 123

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 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

When did he say that?

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and why?

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

on JH's Error

the second inning, or third? I forget. Anyone?

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 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did he actually say that?

Don’t tease me, please. I’m without television over here.

by Jennifer on May 20, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh he really did

during his close-up after his error.

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 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

why? was it Zobrist fault?

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

depends

Jack’s throw pulled M.Sweeney off the bag… Sweeney reached to tag Z, but apparently missed. Jack gets the E.

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 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

damn it!!! I wish I could of seen that close up!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wee! I feel some offense coming on! LET’S GO A’S!!!

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yea CUST!

nice shot!! Pinch running R.Sweeney

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 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Doublelicious Cust!!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Idiot hit RIGHT into the shift!

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 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cust doubled

R.Sweeney pinch running for him.

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 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wait until you miss 3 more and then

we’ll put you on the disabled list.

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 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CUST

Way to go. Let´s get some insurance now

by vieira on May 20, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Geico

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 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, no.

AFLAC!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What insurance is that, Yogi?

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They give you cash

Which is as good as money!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a stickler on this

Geico is regular insurance. AFLAC is supplemental insurance. So AFLAC after Geico.
Cuz I get to say.

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 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's so easy a caveman can do it!!!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let’s go ‘Zuki!!!!

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

me too!!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

too bad it doesn't have Hannahan cussing 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 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad swing, good call

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 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Suzuki needs to stop sucking.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 20, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he tried

with a double earlier today… but he got LOBed.

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 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Someone should suggest it

Do you think Van Burkeleo has thought of that?

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 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

if you take out the z, one u, and the i his name would spell Suk! lol

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I sense a Coors Lite ad

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 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha! This is a little off topic, you going to any of the games this weekend?

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

By this I mean the games in Long Beach…

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Absolutely

Gone every weekend this season when the Dirtbags are home

by easyraider on May 20, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Awesome! I have not been able to get to many games this year, but I am planning on going to Fridays game. Hope they can win the series!

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Kids take over the field

My two boys got to participate the last series at home. Kids got to do PA, on-field promotions, scoreboard, music, etc.

Pretty cool, my sons announced players on the PA and did on field promotions.

by easyraider on May 20, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the umpires just hate him

"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 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Com'on Petit!

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 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ugh

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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 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Even the A's are A's fans -

in as much as they love watching the game, even when they’re at the plate.

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 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

LOL!

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 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

it's 11:00 PM where I live.

Completely dark. Someone is running a chainsaw. I don’t know if I should be worried or not.

by Jennifer on May 20, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dont.Go.In.The.Basement!!!!

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 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

It stopped.

by Jennifer on May 20, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you know where the children are?

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 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't be worried.

Just let me in – it’s cold out here.

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 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you hear eerie violin music?

Be very afraid.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Smitty still in.

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

4H, 4K, 1 Pick

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 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is Greg Smith starting this inning? Bad Geren.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 20, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

shhhh

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i wasn't being negative.

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

he heard ya

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 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

102, I think.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 20, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

103+

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Time for a pitching change…

by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

104 after the basehit

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 20, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Let's hear it for Scabby Gerg!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Smitty Werbenmanjensen!!!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

::bites nails::

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

::applause!:: yaay! Let’s get him a W now.

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Once again

A’s will need some Devine Intervention to get a win.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 20, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Greg did a great job!

by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why Geren?

Idiot. Once again waiting one batter too long

Smith pitches a great game but a 4 pitch walks tells you something

by Trainman on May 20, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

2 batters too long

Shouldn’t have sent him out there to start the inning.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 20, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You do realize that Casilla, Brown, and Street

are all unavailable. Maybe, just MAYBE, Bob Geren knows more about baseball than you do.

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 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If that's the case

You leave him out there to work through the jam.

If Devine is ok to pitch now, he was ok to pitch 2 hitters ago. Your argument doesn’t work.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 20, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ya think?

Honestly, some folks on here make the game threads unbearable.

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 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Can't be afraid to lose a game

If he didn’t want Devine to pitch, then you don’t pitch him unless it’s an emergency. If Smith struggles and gives up a couple runs and they lose, that’s too bad but Geren was thinking long term and I can accept that.

Either he screwed up by not putting Devine in to start the inning or he screwed up by panicking and using a guy he didnt want to use. You can’t have it both ways.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 20, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, the situation is ever changing

If Smith looks like he doesn’t have, at the start of the 8th, what he had at the end of the 7th, you react to that.

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 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on

If he really knew more about baseball, he would be on this blog

by easyraider on May 20, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

Thanks, I needed that.

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 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now they put Devine… Thanks, Geren!

by vieira on May 20, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So frustrating

apparently our team is allergic to straight 90mph fastballs down the middle. The approach of our offense is absolutely horrendous and a lot of that blame goes to Van Burkleo.

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on May 20, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it's not Geren

it’s the ghost of Billy

by easyraider on May 20, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They're playing "The Cult of Personality"?

Awesome.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh Jack...

one brilliant stop and multiple F-ups… how long till we get Chavie back?

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 9:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You have to pitch to Pena here

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 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wonderful

Gotta be Houdini to get out of it

Pena is a K candidate

by Trainman on May 20, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Houdini?

That was Haren’s former nickname. * sigh *

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 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't like the IBB

Pena strikes out a lot, and loading the bases is asking for trouble. We’ll see, but I don’t like 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 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't like it either

Pitching to the guy who beat us last night and no room for error (walk, HBP)

by Trainman on May 20, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Still a rook

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ks are helpful :)

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It’s hard to root against him, but I want him to get out right now.

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wish I had fingernails

So I could bite them.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pre-Emptive YEAH DIVINE!

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 20, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WOO HOO! 2 outs!

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 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Gotta Believe!

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 20, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Why is Braden warming up?

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

can i breathe now?

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

(sorry Dirtbag)

by easyraider on May 20, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dear A's Pitching Staff,

We got you your damned run, now win it for us!

Your friends,
The Offense.

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 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PS

You must K ‘em, because we won’t catch anything.

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 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, where are we...ah , still got the lead

but but bases loaded??? good gawd.

alaska A

by ak_A on May 20, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Greg looks a little nervous…

by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mother freaking hell. Are you kidding me!

by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

omg, its over...

this defense sucks to high heaven.

by Oaktownflav on May 20, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I laughed out loud. That’s so perfect.

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

Negativity + wit = OK

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by iglew on May 20, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well...

at least I wasn’t watching 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 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we just frame Emil for murder?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 20, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh my Gawd...

I never wanna see Brown in a game ever again!

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 20, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

noooooooo

Dee
Eff
Ay
Brown
Now

"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 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It bounced off his chest

Off… his… chest.

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by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cust said,

last night, that he was afraid the ball was going to hit him on the head…

Die of embarrassment or brain damage?

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by 149 on May 20, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, he lost it in the lights

But I still don’t like him.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 20, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Line drive to left, tailing toward the left field line, Emil Brown had it tracked down...

... and the ball bounced off his chest on his glove side.

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by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ken was certain it would be caught

He was in the “routine play” tone of voice and then was shouting.

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I’ll try to explain it best I can…
The ball came to LF, Brown had a chance to catch it, though it was kind of low because I think he sort of lost it in the lights. He kind of slid feet in front of him and the ball hit his chest and rolled away from him. Bases cleared. 3-1 Rays.

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Brown only had to go about 10-15 feet

toward center, then in, tracking the ball as it came in about chest high. About two seconds before he would catch it, you could see in his face… “The ball…is….gone…”

The ball hit him right above the left tit and right on by. He was still looking toward the pitching mound, while the ball proceeded toward the left field wall.

If you’ve not been to the Coliseum at night, there are formidable lower lights, but….TWO NIGHTS IN A ROW???!!!

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on May 20, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fuck U BRown

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 20, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Correction

Must feel like slitting Emil’s wrists.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They're all unearned runs

and everyone knows W/L is an irrelevant stat for pitchers ;-)

by green star oakland on May 20, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lost it in the lights

ball actually hit him

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on May 20, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Fucking Joke

GAME well and truly over

Stick a fork in them

by Trainman on May 20, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

worse than sunshine..okay.

excuses excuses.

alaska A

by ak_A on May 20, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What the......

Why is everyone suddenly having problems losing balls in the lights?

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Seriously

When did that become an Oakland problem, outfield’s always played well under the lights inmy recollection.

There is an A in Whimsy.

by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don’t think I can watch anymore

by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FM 106.9

all the suckage, 1/2 the pain

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 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Me neither

Oh yeah, that’s right, I can’t anyway BECAUSE IT IS NOT ON EXTRA INNINGS

by easyraider on May 20, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Greg Smith

looks like he’s about to kill somebody.

What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.

by KMoAsFan on May 20, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

describe!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hopefully emil brown

by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Please can we get some runs, please.

by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Buck isn't doing much better

and CarGon isn’t ready.

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by DMOAS on May 20, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CarGon is ready.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 20, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's barely spent a month in AAA

One good month in Sac isn’t enough to put a stamp on his ticket to Oakland.

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by DMOAS on May 20, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lights

My girlfriend says losing a ball in the light is her excuse for not catching a softball in intramurals. Not a legitimate excuse for a pro ball player! HAHA

Thats makes two balls Emil Brown has missed. The other was on Friday night, probably cost us the game then too.

What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.

by KMoAsFan on May 20, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jay Payton is back!

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by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on offense!!! Get going!

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dung? i like it!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's BROWN and sounds like a Bell?

DUNG!

(Monty Python’s Flying Circus – 1969)

by a tad askew on May 20, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hanny single.

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OK - after BoCro homers, it will be tied again

"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 9:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well, it was worth a try

"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 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on BoCro, go back to being good :)

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

when was that?

by Glomar on May 20, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He was better earlier this year than he is right now. That is what I am referring to.

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No More Rajai Davis Please!

Fire Van Burkleo Now! This offense has suffered enough!

by Coach Cleats on May 20, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's always

kill pitchers who are on my fantasy team. Let’s hope they keep the tradition going with Wheeler here.

(Formerly Nobody Girl)
"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane

by day-to-day on May 20, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

K-Rosby K's...

though strangely enough, not on a slider low and away

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, it was a good month and half...

Now get something for Brown while you still can, bring up CarGon, Sweeney in left

by Swishdball on May 20, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

bring up cargon, buck!

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Com'on Good Sweeney!

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 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mike Sweeney home run…right here

by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Just for the record

“losing the ball in the lights” = dropping routine fly ball. It’s a brutal error, anyway you slice it. What a joke.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on May 20, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey Bobby,

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Swishdball on May 20, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

brown sucks, yes...but smith should not have been pitching the 8th

that is just bad coaching by geren….smith is going to be 2-4 with a 2.80 era

by mango315 on May 20, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We will never know but Joey Devine

may well have had a 1-2-3 inning had Smith not come back out.

Geren gets 50 percent of the blame. It still should be 1-0

Geren does leave them in too long and that is why people complain

by Trainman on May 20, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They aren't if the ball elevates

I’m telling you, sitting in the left field seats, I’ve lost track of several balls that get hit low…

But I’m not a paid professional.

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on May 20, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Call up CarGon and Buck, play Barton

If we’re going to bomb anyways, I’d rather have it be with Rookies getting XP in the Majors than veterans sucking to their career lows.

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

"XP"?

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by iglew on May 20, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

experience, it think.

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I*

oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They need it to wield the Ultima Bat

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by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Loss #23 coming up!

Fire Van Burkleo Now! This offense has suffered enough!

by Coach Cleats on May 20, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

3 Errors. That makes me more sad than the score. Come on, guys! Don’t beat yourselves!

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I've defended Brown.

But we can’t keep sacrificing defense for marginal hitters. Like Zonis says let CarGon and Buck play.

What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.

by KMoAsFan on May 20, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What's he doing out there in the late innings??

Heck, even Huston Street woulda caught that one!

Put Street out there…jeezuz.

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on May 20, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This game thread really hit the dumps quickly.

by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I decided a little while ago not to participate

in game threads any more, due to the idiots who feel the need to bring everyone else down while pretending to know crap about the game. The combination of “I know everything” with “I actually have no clue” with “I want you to be as unhappy as I am” doesn’t really hold much appeal for me.

And I mean all this in the nicest possible way.

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 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not quite sure what you want people to post. If they can't be negative about another

schoolboy error in the outfield then what can they be negative about? It’s not all happy, happy, joy, joy.

by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It was absurdly negative when the A's were up 1-0

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 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs