Open Thread: Game 47 - A's vs. Rays (cont.)
by Nico on May 20, 2008 8:24 PM PDT
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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
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
its okay, i got over it, after throwing a fit and yelling.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up 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
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!
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
For those of us in Sac, was that an unintentional intentional walk to
Longoria
by theblackpearl on May 20, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 149 on May 20, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up 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
you mean bill-board, theatre maquis, etc.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up 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
How many pitches has Smitty pitched?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So last inning for him........and then nobody in the bullpen.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Huston for 2 innings :-)
It worked last night …
by green star oakland on May 20, 2008 8:40 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
No Extra Innings until Friday
Longest stretch this season. Not sure how I am going to manage.
by easyraider on May 20, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 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
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
sometimes I really hate pitch counts!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
IS Joey Devine at least still alive, or will we see EMbree for the 200th
game in a row
by theblackpearl on May 20, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Didn't New 33 pitch last night?
Or was that in my atl uni game where the A’s won 15-10?
by Jennifer on May 20, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up 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
I feel so left out. I've missed about 10 games and have no idea what anyone is talking about.
by kapers on May 20, 2008 8:50 PM PDT 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
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
I like this new feature on Gameday
with the highlights
by easyraider on May 20, 2008 8:52 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
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
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
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
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
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
::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
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
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 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
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
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 0 recs
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.
by mikev on May 20, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up 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
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 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
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
maybe Devine has a terrible l/r split
by theblackpearl on May 20, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Longoria with the bases juiced ?
Gulp.
by green star oakland 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
IF they take the lead, they won't bring in Street
by theblackpearl on May 20, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ah, yes, thank you
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up 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
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
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
WHEW. lets go now. one more.
I’m nervous.
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:08 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'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 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
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
FUCK YOU BROWN FUCK YOU!
I DEMAND AN IMMEDIATE RELEASE!
by Zonis 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
It's fucking ridiculous how bad he and Cust are in the outfield.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 9:13 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?
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 9:14 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
Emil Brown decided not to catch a relativly easy linedrive that anyone not named Cust could catch
and allowed a bases clearing double.
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah
All I am seeing is ‘In play, run(s)’
by easyraider on May 20, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
can someone describe what happened?
im viewing mlb gameday
by mango315 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
Greg Smith must feel like slitting his wrists
by jdub69 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
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 0 recs
I don’t think I can watch anymore
by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:12 PM PDT 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
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.
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
we needed this win terribly
Gonna hurt for a while, sorry, it will.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i will suffer through this to bitter end.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Wow... That play sums up the entire month of May for the Athletics...
by jwnewman on May 20, 2008 9:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
More like
What Brown Can’t Do For You!
AmIRite?
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by Hit4TheCycle on May 20, 2008 9:14 PM PDT 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
I don't care, call up Buck or CarGon
and DFA Brown and Davis.
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:15 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
nice pop up ...first toss. excellent, get it out of the way.
alaska A
by ak_A 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
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
I can't imagine us being able to beat any team in the AL right now
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not even the Rays?
Oh, wait.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 20, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The Mariners aren’t doing too well… do we have a chance against them?
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we couldn't beat them when we were doing good
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
:( I’m trying to be positive here and you guys are not making it easy.
by drmmerchk 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
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
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
Boston is going to
CRUSH us.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon 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
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
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess the lights weren't a problem for Upton
by Swishdball on May 20, 2008 9:20 PM PDT 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.
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:21 PM PDT 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 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 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
Right, but the "let's murder him and his grandmother" interspersed with F-bombs gets old
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by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on May 20, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Um, this isn't preschool.
“Being negative” doesn’t break a rule.
by mikev on May 20, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about excessive swearing and wishing death upon members of baseball teams (and their relatives)?
by OldhamA on May 20, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's the internet. If swearing bothers you, I dunno what to tell you.
Wishing death is probably a little much, though.
by mikev on May 20, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 149 on May 20, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Night all
Radio game tomorrow, gotta start early tomorrow.
by paradox on May 20, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
He's banking the hitters won't either
As secret weapons go, I’ve seen better.
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by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still miss the "Gangsta Gangsta" look from last year
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by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by oaklandSMASH on May 20, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
+1
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
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by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
You're preaching to the choir
I love bickering. It’s the vitriol and outright hate I can do without.
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by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by 149 on May 20, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 149 on May 20, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by 149 on May 20, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I figure them starting the year out hot was a gift to me and I’ll just deal with the down part of the season (now) and hope for them to get hot with the weather like they usually do.
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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?
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by Nico on May 20, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sounds about right...
maybe different order.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Almost a DP, but at least they got the runner at 2nd.
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Going to the game tomorrow, sitting in Diamond Level
Anything I can expect sitting behind home plate?
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by Hit4TheCycle on May 20, 2008 9:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lots of A's Strikeouts
And the simultaneous Envy and Pity by AN’ers everywhere.
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on May 20, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay! Let’s go A’s! 2 runs isn’t that much, I know our offense has been slumping, but you never know what might happen. I’m hoping for a big rally!
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Will the A's Tease, and what form will that Tease take?
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 149 on May 20, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on A’s….we’re still in this!
by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
(gyrates and crowhops around room, scaring cat)
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Frank! You got it! LETS GO OAKLAND WOOO!
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 149 on May 20, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
FRANK!!!!!!!
"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 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
WOOO HOOOO!!!!! Let’s Go A’s!! YOU CAN DO IT!!!
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
150 at bats and he heats up
i didnt know to this extreme
COME ON GUYS
by mango315 on May 20, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Frank being Frank!
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hahahahahaha...
...
Hahahahaha
Awesome.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Calmb down thats just part of the tease.
You all know how it goes. Hope Im wrong tho.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 20, 2008 9:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Not his best game tonight
Really… really bad AB.
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by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Rallies are more fun with some outs… right? lol
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
I like that better than calling him “bad Sweeney”.
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I don’t know that I can call him RyRy… but go ahead and take the credit :)
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why not?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 149 on May 20, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by 149 on May 20, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that’s not really the issue for me… I dunno it’s just not really something I’d say lol
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Percival hurt?
"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 9:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
let's go Barton!
I have a paper due at midnight, I can’t have extra innings again tonight
by twinkle toes on May 20, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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
by doctorK on May 20, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Came out to talk to Percival and they’re letting him throw a few. I think he’s OK.
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Come on Barton! Where are those vaunted hitting skills we've been expecting for so long?!
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
?????what????????
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 20, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
He's hurting
"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 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
CMON DB
Love the Lansford Stache! LOVE IT DAMN IT.
by Langerhans4Pres on May 20, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Percy, give him the heater
so he can put it over the fence.
by Zonis on May 20, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fanned
Ouch
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by Hit4TheCycle on May 20, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on May 20, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 149 on May 20, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Comeoncomeoncomeon magic #18! LETS GO!
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
I like to call him babyyyy.
He’s a cutie!
by Kimberly on May 20, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. I mean… he’s on the A’s, what do you expect? :)
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Vacafan on May 20, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Vacafan on May 20, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Vacafan on May 20, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice radio moment
”...Fouled back, off the (THWACK!) facade…”
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 20, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
“[Hitting slumps are] like sleeping in a soft bed. Easy to get into and hard to get out of.” ~Johnny Bench
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 9:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by PaulThomas on May 20, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Vacafan on May 20, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
At least it was exciting at the end
I loved the Big Frank bomb.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 20, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
:( Well let’s hope for a win tomorrow. Can we work on the error problem, too?
by drmmerchk on May 20, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Get 'em tomorrow
This, too, shall pass.
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by Joey C. on May 20, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Try saying that when you have a kidney stone!
by MobiusKlein on May 20, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
So here’s to hoping tomorrow goes better
by justarebelheart on May 20, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 149 on May 20, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Things are looking up. (when flat on back)
alaska A
by ak_A on May 20, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on May 20, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by KMoAsFan on May 20, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't believe Smith gets the Loss.
Horrible. This is why pitchers shouldn’t even have W/L records.
by mikev on May 20, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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!
by Coach Cleats on May 20, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by 149 on May 20, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Vacafan on May 20, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yes we can
its called last place. and we are heading there in a hurry
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by Triple Eh's on May 20, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by doctorK on May 20, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He called them "treacherous"
HAH!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 20, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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.
by Vacafan on May 20, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ass holes
cant even score more then one run for the guy
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
by Triple Eh's on May 20, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bob geren
is the bitch version of ken macha
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by Triple Eh's on May 20, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
pull smith in the 7th
at least let him avoid a loss
Buy Who Billy Drafts Then Sell Them When They Get Traded!
by Triple Eh's on May 20, 2008 9:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lights my ass
his eyeballs got in the way. fucking mr potato head looking emil brown
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by Triple Eh's on May 20, 2008 9:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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
by oaklandSMASH on May 20, 2008 10:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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.
by apilgrim on May 20, 2008 10:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have also
decided to sacrifice good spelling and grammar.
by apilgrim on May 20, 2008 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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.
by Trainman on May 20, 2008 10:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
GAME RECAP UP
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by Nico on May 20, 2008 10:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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