Open Thread: Game 47 - A's vs. Rays (cont.)
by Nico on May 20, 2008 8:24 PM PDT
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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
Scabby!
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
ScabbyBoogerSniper
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
Jean-Luc Picoff
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
3rd!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
how about 3 1/2. is that fair!! I can share...lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Lets go A"s!!!!
Rally time I want 3 runs at least.
Never mind the stress here's the Dank ~RIP~Justin Huff
Smith PC: 83
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
On to the bottom of the 6th!
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
There's an actual Food Police? lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
IBB according to the radio
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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
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. @('.')@
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
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.
Who's going? If anyone is, take pictures, lots of them!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
How many pitches has Smitty pitched?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions
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.
This game is making me
hungry for some reason. I think a Taco Bell run is in order.
When will then be now? Soon.
Don't go to Taco bell! Stomach flu last time I went!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Taco Hell
where bad tacos go when they die.
Hey I live in New York and its near midnight..
So its only think open :)
When will then be now? Soon.
No Extra Innings until Friday
Longest stretch this season. Not sure how I am going to manage.
tell me about it!!! Me neither this is the longest I've gone from watching the A's!!!
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
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.
Smith totally rocks
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
"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.
When did he say that?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
and why?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
why? was it Zobrist fault?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
damn it!!! I wish I could of seen that close up!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
sometimes I really hate pitch counts!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
Doublelicious Cust!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions
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
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.
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
Geico
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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.
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
I like this new feature on Gameday
with the highlights
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
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.
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
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
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
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
Absolutely
Gone every weekend this season when the Dirtbags are home
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!
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.
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
Com'on Petit!
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
Smitty still in.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions
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.
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
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
i wasn't being negative.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
he heard ya
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
102, I think.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 20, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
103+
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
104 after the basehit
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 20, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
Why Geren?
Idiot. Once again waiting one batter too long
Smith pitches a great game but a 4 pitch walks tells you something
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
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
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
He didn't want to pitch Devine, but when Smith struggled to start the inning
he had no choice
by theblackpearl on May 20, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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
Come on
If he really knew more about baseball, he would be on this blog
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
The approach worked fine when we were leading the league in runs scored
by theblackpearl on May 20, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
We were leading the league in runs scored because we were getting crazy lucky with RISP.
They’ve hit like crap all season so far.
They're playing "The Cult of Personality"?
Awesome.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
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.
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
Maybe Bob Geren knows more about baseball than you do
I kid, I kid :)
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Wonderful
Gotta be Houdini to get out of it
Pena is a K candidate
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
Don't like it either
Pitching to the guy who beat us last night and no room for error (walk, HBP)
nope
0.91/1.03 whip, 0.179 baa either way
by green star oakland on May 20, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Longoria with the bases juiced ?
Gulp.
by green star oakland on May 20, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions
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.
IF they take the lead, they won't bring in Street
by theblackpearl on May 20, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions
can i breathe now?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions
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.
Mother freaking hell. Are you kidding me!
by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions
I'm just gonna go cry in the corner awhile
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions
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.
Can we just frame Emil for murder?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 20, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions
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
It bounced off his chest
Off… his… chest.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Cust said,
last night, that he was afraid the ball was going to hit him on the head…
Die of embarrassment or brain damage?
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
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
Emil Brown decided not to catch a relativly easy linedrive that anyone not named Cust could catch
and allowed a bases clearing double.
Yeah
All I am seeing is ‘In play, run(s)’
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.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
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
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
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
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
Fucking Joke
GAME well and truly over
Stick a fork in them
What the......
Why is everyone suddenly having problems losing balls in the lights?
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
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
Did the Coliseum change to CFLs during the last road trip?
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
describe!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
at leas the official scorer was able to see it for what it was
and gave E-muel an error. So the runs are unearend for Smitty.
Buck isn't doing much better
and CarGon isn’t ready.
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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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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.
dung? i like it!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions
What's BROWN and sounds like a Bell?
DUNG!
(Monty Python’s Flying Circus – 1969)
Hanny single.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions
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
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
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
Well, it was a good month and half...
Now get something for Brown while you still can, bring up CarGon, Sweeney in left
bring up cargon, buck!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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.
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
I'm sick and tired of people blaming Geren for keeping pitchers in for too long. It doesn't excuse the fact that Emil Brown and the rest of the A's offense blew the game! ENOUGH!
by jwnewman on May 20, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions 1 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
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
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.
experience, it think.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
I*
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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
I know, I'm almost to the point where I don't even want game threads anymore
by theblackpearl on May 20, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
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
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.
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
Right, but the "let's murder him and his grandmother" interspersed with F-bombs gets old
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
You're right, but that's where the moderators issue warnings about conduct.
Especially if people feel game threads are becoming no go areas because of the negativity.
LOL, not if the moderators get fed up and leave
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
How about excessive swearing and wishing death upon members of baseball teams (and their relatives)?
It's the internet. If swearing bothers you, I dunno what to tell you.
Wishing death is probably a little much, though.
Thank You Cole Hamels
for striking out ELEVEN. Dude, my fantasy pitching staff rocks.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
Me out too
just got on to vent…..AARRRRRRRRRRRRGH!!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 20, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
Braden is so ridiculous looking with that fro, it bothers me everytime. I can’t take him seriously.
by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:24 PM PDT reply actions
He's banking the hitters won't either
As secret weapons go, I’ve seen better.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
I still miss the "Gangsta Gangsta" look from last year
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Lead early on just to give it up in the late innings.
Thanks for all the fucking errors, A’s!
I can’t watch this garbage anymore.
Green Hulk Fists
Why can't we stick with the A's through thick and thin!?! It's MAY!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions
Because when a team plays "Shit-Ball"...
...don’t you think they need to be called out? A’s have some players that need to go!
Fire Van Burkleo Now! This offense has suffered enough!
by Coach Cleats on May 20, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
NO! It's called loyalty and support!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Lots of roller coaster talk on here
Fans hate Ryan Sweeney, he has a nice week highlighted by a 3-run bomb, now they love Ryan Sweeney. The fans love Emil Brown and his clutch hitting, he has a bad stretch, now the fans hate Emil Brown. Baseball is a long season. There are ups and downs. Overreacting to one game, one week of games, even one month of games is a little ridiculous.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
isn't that the point of being a fan?
the part fun, part frustration of going on a total mood swing over players over the season? all I can say is, at least fans aren’t running the club, or else shit would get real bad. At least the people at the top seem to know what their doing. And bickering is fun!
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
by thingswecarry on May 20, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
You're preaching to the choir
I love bickering. It’s the vitriol and outright hate I can do without.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
I just interpreted it all as sarcasm
Can’t really tell on the internet anyways
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
by thingswecarry on May 20, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
ummm... No.
Prozac. It’s a game. It should be fun, exciting, or entertaining. No dramatic lows. It’s a game. In the immortal words of Crash Davis, “Relax, have a ball out here. This game’s fun, okay? Fun, God damn it.”
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
I'm stuck with 'em.
and happy about it most of the time.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
THat's right! I love your optimism and your positivity!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions
To be fair
I’m medicated. And drinking. And smoking POUNDS of pot.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
Shhhh...there might be undercover cops here!!! lol Plus don't you know not to mix
medication w/alcolhol!lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
By June 1st, I wana see this lineup
RF Buck
LF Cust
DH Thomas
CF Gonzalez
1B Barton
3B Chavez
C1 Powell
2B Ellis
SS Petit
That sound right?
In a word: No
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
There is still a chance, it’s slim, but it’s still there
by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions
Going to the game tomorrow, sitting in Diamond Level
Anything I can expect sitting behind home plate?
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
Come on A's - it's only a two-run deficit
I with you, drmmerchk
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Like a strip show
if you’re the kinda guy who’d rather have a tease than no action at all….
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
Do it! do it! Do it!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
FRANK! HR to LF!
weeeeee! turn up the burner on that guy!
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
FRANK!!!!!!!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Alright mojo risin!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions
Calmb down thats just part of the tease.
You all know how it goes. Hope Im wrong tho.
When will then be now? Soon.
Not his best game tonight
Really… really bad AB.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Do it! Do it! Do it!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions
it's RyRy Sweeney!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
thanks i'll take credit for calling him RyRy first!!! Since the beg. of the season!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions
why not?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions
it's chickish
hafta admit.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
yeah I guess you're right!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
nothing wrong with it though
it IS better than Bad Sweeney. And I think of him as Lil Sweeney… so it’s not like there’s options at this point. Maybe as he starts to produce more he’ll become something more than eye-candy.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
Percival hurt?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
let's go Barton!
I have a paper due at midnight, I can’t have extra innings again tonight
injury delay?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions
Percival's knee kinda buckled on ball 4
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Come on Barton, lets add a few feet to last nights hit and call it a night…
by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions
?????what????????
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't remember Percival being this fidgety
Body language looks unsure of himself
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 20, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions
He's hurting
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
CMON DB
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on May 20, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions
That was a tough fastball, outside corner at the knees
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
PHing Bowen for Petit
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
ya think! RYRY!!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Why are we not trying to move the tying run to second??!!
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.
Yeah, I know ... I mean try and steal a bag!
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.
Just gonna sit there on 1st and die
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.
Nice radio moment
”...Fouled back, off the (THWACK!) facade…”
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
Since that moment:
2 wins, 10 losses, although only outscored by 12 runs.
I am sarcastically amused by the fact that while the A’s have the worst Pythagorean-to-actual W/L in the league, the Angels, naturally, have the best.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
What a friggin shitty effort.
Get a guy on and think we’re gonna string together a couple hits …. we haven’t strung together hits in about 2 weeks! What an f’in 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.
can't watch the game tom. no tv :(
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions
ouch
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions
So here’s to hoping tomorrow goes better
by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions
s'aight
there’s another game tomorrow.
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
Well, that was fun
(not really)
Guess I’ll have to spend all afternoon away from my office to avoid wasting an otherwise productive day following another train-wreck game thread.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Poor Greg Smith.
This offense isn’t getting better without changes.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
I can't believe Smith gets the Loss.
Horrible. This is why pitchers shouldn’t even have W/L records.
Can't get lower than this.
Smith pitched his butt off. You can’t keep wasting great pitching performances.
Fire Van Burkleo Now! This offense has suffered enough!
Please don't challenge them
we’re only one game over .500
I've come to the conclusion that the two most important things in life are good friends and a good bullpen.
Why does Sweeney finally decide to run with 2 strikes on Bowen??
He should’ve attempted to steal with Barton up … it’s one thing to struggle at the plate … it’s another to just sit there and think things are going to change. They’re not. You have to try and manufacture a run at that point. Horrible, horrible team right now.
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.
yes we can
its called last place. and we are heading there in a hurry
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
Wish Fosse would shut up about the lights
Yes, it is a hard play to make. And yes, Brown is being paid over a million bucks to make that play.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
He called them "treacherous"
HAH!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 20, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, considering there's "lights" every night ... routine play has to be made.
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.
ass holes
cant even score more then one run for the guy
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
bob geren
is the bitch version of ken macha
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
pull smith in the 7th
at least let him avoid a loss
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
lights my ass
his eyeballs got in the way. fucking mr potato head looking emil brown
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
Were on the verge of getting swept by the Rays
the Red Sox are coming to town, and we have interleague games against the Diamondbacks and the Marlins.
I hope we can stop the bleeding soon. Can it hurt our guys to get a few more hits on an errorless game?
Green Hulk Fists
My sacrafice
I have decided to save the A’s by picking up as many pitchers as I can that will be pitching against the A’s on for my fantasy team that night.
After being picked up by my fantasy teams, they will do as others before them and give up 7 runs in 3.2 innings.
I'm using MLB.com's 2008 Fantasy Open
And I started the Rays pitching this week.
I know it makes me a bad fan and a fair fantasy GM, but I would have rather taken the beating in the fantasy league than have the A’s get beat on consecutive nights.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 20, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Casilla to begin playing light catch in a few days
Oakland RHP Santiago Casilla, on the DL with inflammation in his throwing elbow, will begin playing light catch in a few days. “That’s really good news,” said manager Bob Geren, who initially thought the injury could be worse.
GAME RECAP UP
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