Open Thread: Game 48 - A's vs. Rays
by louismg on May 21, 2008 12:30 PM PDT
343 comments
Tampa Bay Rays at Oakland Athletics, May 21, 2008 12:35 PM PDT
May has not been the kindest month for the A's so far. After spending a good portion of April alone in first place in the AL West, the team's slowing offense and weak defense seem to finally have caught up. While the team's not being blown out, they're simply not doing enough to bring home the W. Now, pending the outcome of this afternoon's contest, the A's are on the verge of being swept by a surprising Tampa Bay Rays team, and seeing their record fall to the .500 mark, at 24-24.
Working to make sure that doesn't happen is Dana Eveland, who checks in with a similar .500 mark, at 3-3, with an ERA of 3.23 and a WHIP of 1.28. He will be opposed by Andy Sonnanstine, who already has won six games (and lost one) in this campaign, matching his win record from last year, when he spotted a 6-10 mark.
In a season where we started the campaign with low expectations, we've been pulled to and fro at times, wondering if this is a talented team that's getting ready to turn the corner, or if the early success was indeed a mirage. Should the A's pull a win out of today's contest, it'd go a long way toward restoring our confidence. So... here's what I ask. No injuries. No errors. Just one win. Thanks.
Lineups:
Their 2008 "Devil" Rays
1. Iwamura (2B)
2. Bartlett (SS)
3. Upton (CF)
4. Peña (1B)
5. Longoria (3B)
6. Floyd (DH)
7. Gomes (LF)
8. Gross (RF)
9. Riggans (C)
Your 2008 Oakland Athletics
1. Hannahan (3B)
2. Crosby (SS)
3. Cust (LF)
4. Thomas (DH)
5. Sweeney (CF)
6. Brown (RF)
7. Barton (1B)
8. Suzuki (C)
9. Petit (2B)
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sigh
can we just put up 12 runs in the first so I can enjoy my day?
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
by batgirl on May 21, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Seriously.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 21, 2008 12:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Final score: Rays 13, A's 12...
...with the Ray chipping away at that 12-0 deficit and scoring no more than 2 runs in any single inning. That’s the way it’s been feeling lately
Some read stats. Others actually watch the game.
by UncleLeo on May 21, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scoring each inning with two outs
by easyraider on May 21, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In 10 innings...
...just to add some suspense.
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
by UncleLeo on May 21, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
boooooooo!
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
by batgirl on May 21, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
On a positive note
no lights in theory means no misplayed balls in the outfield…
by drink409 on May 21, 2008 12:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Atleast Chavy is crushing AAA pitching..
1-1 today so far with a walk. Hes now 7-14 with a HR and 1.390OPS
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 21, 2008 12:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yay! Another guy with nothing left to prove at AAA...
Reminds me of Dan Johnson.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 12:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate to see all those beautiful hits wasted at AAA
By the time he comes back up he’ll be in a slump, just to fit in.
by Faust on May 21, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow
This thread is just out of control.
by Jennifer on May 21, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No poop! I though someone said game threads were KrAzEE!!1!!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 12:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
a DAY game thread, no less
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 21, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is out of control...
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
by BigTuna on May 21, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"A trick is something a whore does for money."
by Jennifer on May 21, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, I do.
What?
Shut up.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone banned all the negative people
so there are like 5 of us left
Go A’s
by drink409 on May 21, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't like your attitude.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes, out of control
and I am so upset about it…not fair, not right, I feel so so uncomfortable in this kind of harsh atmosphere.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 21, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dr. Emmett Brown owes us like 3 home runs today.
Or is it Dr. Evil Brown?!?
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Its Mrs. Brown
he lost his credentials last night and is up for review
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
by BigTuna on May 21, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd settle for not taking the collar. Again.
And I’m a big fan of Emil(y)
by mikev on May 21, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(singing) Mrs. Brown you've got a lovely collar...
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
TOLD YA
no lights means no misplayed balls in the OF
Go Cust
by drink409 on May 21, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Cust will play for the Cubs
They have more day games…
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Am I listening to the right game?
I could have swore Jack Cust just made a great catch. Hrm. Must be a glitch.
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he's the matrix
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
by BigTuna on May 21, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess next time
we have a defensive replacment in the late innings, we get Emil out of there and leave in Cust!
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
by Bigtoe on May 21, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Emil Brown = Hootie and the Blowfish frontman...you decide
vs.
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
hey
that’s pretty damn close. I didn’t realize the guy from Hootie and the Blowfish had the Shrek neck too.
"Put some ice on it. After that, there's nothing a few beers won't take care of. " -Pink
by OrlandoAsFan on May 21, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey look, Suzuki popped out to first. Again.
Seriously, what the fuck is Geren’s deal? Tomorrow is an off day, its a PERFECT time to get Bowen into a game and give Suzuki 2 full days off.
by mikev on May 21, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He's afraid of success.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last night's pinch hit was Bowen's sole at bat for the week.
No need to over do it.
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't they look at video and see what he is doing wrong
there must be some mechanical flaws because no one can be that pathetic.
Wait DJ used to do that all the time.
by Trainman on May 21, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time for Mr. ACL Tear Landon Powell?
Kurt is hitting like Paul Bako
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I can't even blame it on Suzuki at this point.
The bottom line is he’s playing too damn much. It’s ridiculous.
by mikev on May 21, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Powell
But he’s hitting .205 in AAA. He may not quiiiiiite be ready.
by Faust on May 21, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zook is still hitting better than Barton, and he plays good defense.
Remember last year how much Zook struggled behind the dish when he came up? Well, imagine that all over again with Powell.
Zook is far from from the biggest problem on this team.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, but he DOES have a backup.
and catchers do need days off.
Kurt has played 44 of 48 so far. That’s too much.
by mikev on May 21, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geren used to be a catcher
Makes you wonder about his capacity to handle catchers
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, but LP is not the answer.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think he is now, either.
2009, maybe we have a nice little Suzuki/Powell platoon going.
Right now, though, Kurt is very clearly having issues at the plate. Why not give him 2 full days off before the boston series?
by mikev on May 21, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who said he was the problem, let alone the biggest??
{sputter, fume}
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 21, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why don't you go melt some butter?
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
woooooo hoooooooo!!!!!
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
by batgirl on May 21, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WOO HOOO!!!
wait, what? Gamecast is delayed.
Or were you wooohoooing a walk?
by mikev on May 21, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, that's WAAAAAAAAAAAAALK HAAAAAAAAAAAAALK
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 21, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
spoiler alert!
crosby!!!!!!!!!!!!
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
by batgirl on May 21, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You ruined it for me
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I flipped over to game day
and saw big red letters that said WALK. and I got excited. its a little sad really
by Future Ed on May 21, 2008 1:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AND 2 outs
Keep your eyes out for a volcano.
by MobiusKlein on May 21, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or winged porcine-type animals...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
really a complete player
changed his attitude with RISP. Gritted out a double
by Future Ed on May 21, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
to his strikeout total?
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah that wasn't what I had in mind
Oh well
by Trainman on May 21, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
cust catch
is posted on Gameday. Color guy said left fielders are paying special attention to watch the ball today.
by Future Ed on May 21, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The suspense is killing me. 2 run lead in the 4th? will the a's meltdown again? STay tuned after these short messages to find out
by TheGreenGoldCrush on May 21, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Apparently, they didn't read the warning on the package
“Keep away from open flame to avoid late-inning metldowns”...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Keep away from open flame and Alan Embree to avoid late-inning meltdowns"
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Whoops. Finer print. :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
I forgot there was even a game on. I’m so out of it.
2 runs? 2 WHOLE runs?
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on May 21, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Welcome, pam. :)
Yeah, and Eveland is doing well so far, too…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi pam. have a drink!
Shit, wait. It’s 1:30.
Wait… It’s 1:30!!! DRINK UP!
by mikev on May 21, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi ConAgra.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
-1
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on May 21, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm leaving again.
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on May 21, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
on a jet plane?
Do you know when you’ll be back again?
by mikev on May 21, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bupton Sinclair grounds out. Hallow Pena flies out.
Eva Longoria disrobes to right.
ZOMG! A shutdown inning!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know
emil rbi haven’t seen one of those for a while
by drink409 on May 21, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
RBI Machine has been out of service
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
someone called the vending machine guy!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
REDEMPTION!!! IS SWEET!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hoping the broken clock theory would work with Kurt
But I guess not
Go A’s
Very good so far
by Trainman on May 21, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmm... a 3-0 lead
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 21, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
this might be a meltdown of epic proportions
by TheGreenGoldCrush on May 21, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What can Brown do for you?
1. Go on the DL
2. Misplay a 3-run fly ball.
3. Try to aton for the previous night’s gaffe by knocking in a run.
I’ll take #3 for $500, Alex…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or "atone" even...
Famn dingers. >:(
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
louismg, your statement, that the A's have spent a good portion of April alone in first
place in the AL West is anything but the truth. The A’s have spent April tied with the Angels for first place. The A’s were 16-11 for April and the Angels 18-10, so it has been pretty even except for the Angels winning a few more games than the A’s and playing one more game than the A’s.
Good luck with the Rays today, playing them is a bitch I know. I followed that game last night. Man what a heartbreaker!
May 18, 2008 - A day that will live in infamy - The LA Dodgers were suddenly and deliberately attacked by Mike Napoli and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
by 44FAN on May 21, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Anything but the truth.
Isn’t this fantasy baseball? It’s my fantasy. :-)
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on May 21, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No big deal, I will just read between the lines in the future!
May 18, 2008 - A day that will live in infamy - The LA Dodgers were suddenly and deliberately attacked by Mike Napoli and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.
by 44FAN on May 21, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can Eveland last beyond the 6th?
I’m hoping
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok, someone call off the beatdown with the bars of soap in the socks in the bunk tonight
for Emil.
Ok, that didn’t really flow.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You're a disgusting fat body, Private Pile
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'll have to be liquid soap then...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you had me swaying a little bit
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 21, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two shutdown innings
Too much to ask? Christmas in May?
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chone Riggins?
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to order a DP for Mr. Iwamura at table one, please?
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I meant Riggins, so...WOO HOO!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It'd be awesome if Hannahan could ever make a good throw to first
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 21, 2008 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That chaw prevents him from balancing properly, so he needs one in the other cheek to even him out.
Somebody give Squirrelboy another nut.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DP, are ya wit me?!?
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hannahanner Time!
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanananananananananananananananananananananananananan
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you misspelled that.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HANARARANARANARANANA
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 21, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is this? We're winning?
We’re the A’s! We arn’t supposed to win!!!
by Zonis on May 21, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and hitting!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HR HANNY!!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So we're finally hitting, finally having a good game...
and its the one thats not on TV…
by Zonis on May 21, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This is the first time this year that
the A’s have not been on my TV.
The last 2 games that is
The bastards had 14 of the 15 games on yesterday and of course left our game off the schedule
by Trainman on May 21, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Need more day games at the Coliseum
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hannahan homers -
Then Crosby continues the hit parade… :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And the good part about it is that they are adding on in three consecutive innings
by Trainman on May 21, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Winning formula.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 21, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAMALAMA-DING-DONG!
Phi-slama-jama-hana-hama-banana-rama-ding dong!
Back to you, Phil!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
John Halama = Sexiest Man Alive
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Come on Jack
Let’s have jacks for both Jacks
by Faust on May 21, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you got it
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
by batgirl on May 21, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THATS MY HAT!
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 21, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
love Korach
talking about Langerhans—too funny.
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
by batgirl on May 21, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
SPARTACUST!
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 21, 2008 1:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you State Farm for the home run!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 21, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ok... ok... ok... who the fuck are these guys?
I think they’ve secretly replaced our team.
by Zonis on May 21, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
*whispering*
We’ve secretly replaced your Oakland A’s with Folgers coffee crystals. Let’s see what happens…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
excellent post
I am Ray Fosse's man crushes for Clay Wood and Jason Kendall.
by franks a lot on May 21, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, franks. *bows*
Hey! Poet and didn’t know it…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
huh, that rhymed! lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sparta-swore...
...er, cussed. Aw, $h!t…
WAY TO GO, JACK! :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This day just keeps getting better
missed the first part of the game because I had to go to a meeting where I found out the evil dumb boss is leaving, and now this?
I better go to the casino tonight…
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 21, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We should play all day games.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 21, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack Smack goes to The Rack!
Yuh Baybay!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let it be known, Sonnanstine isn't fooling anyone
I ripped that off of Vin Scully, although Jeff Weaver was the original subject of his statement.
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He fooled the Rays into thinking he's a major league pitcher!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His 6-1 record didn't fool us today...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Same could be said for Weaver and several teams
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the original was back in Brooklyn
I vaguely recall Vin Scully saying that about Koufax, before Koufax got very very good. That was in Koufax’s LA Dodger days in 1960, when he went 8-13…
anyway, I know Vin said it on many occasions.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Way to recycle Vin!
Hall of Fame announcer my ass.
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NOW I can go to lunch!
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hmmmm Lunch.
I need some ideas.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 21, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
always leftovers for me
Today: greens from the farmers market, and salmon baked with fennel and lemon slices
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 21, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haggis and back bacon...for dessert.
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If THAT'S dessert
Spare me the details of the main course…and I’m a Scotsman who lives in Canada, for pete’s sake…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1
I cannot even say “Haggis” without feeling queasy.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Haggi...*wretch*
Me, either. :Þ
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The main course is 7 Oreo McFlurrys
"He's a misfit. He gets along with everyone." - Reggie Jackson, describing Joe Rudi
by McFood on May 21, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
leftover Pizza
and with the great day this is turning into-a nice cold one on the side.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 21, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sigh. My sister text messaged me earlier in the day asking if I was jealous that she's at the game.
I told her I was, even though I wasn’t really that jealous. Now I totally am.
BTW, I had chinese food for lunch.
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sounds yummy! :)
But you’ll be hungry by the 7th inning stretch…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
with all those carbohydrates, yeah right!! he'll be full 'til next week!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Frustrating
I am happy we are scoring but frustrated that this team scores so infrequently between these outbursts.
It’s feast or famine.
Let’s spread it out guys.
by easyraider on May 21, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree, easyraider
But, where would the ulcers come from then? >:)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that's what i'm worried about too, but let's enjoy it while they are hackin' it!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
eh, that's the nature of baseball
if you watch too closely. You could go to some of the best teams of the last twenty years, and they’d have the irregular scoring. But I will admit the Athletics “droughts” are very hard on the psyche.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Purple Prose
Hey I didn’t see a DLD for today so I thought I’d post this here. This week’s hilarious “Purple Prose” column was about the A’s Monday game this week!
from deadspin: “Slate’s Robert Weintraub, like many of us, loves the old purple prose of early 1900s sportswriting, the Grantland Rices, the men who painted epic tales of warriors, grizzled combatants and lardywarks too manly to wear gloves. In an occasional series, Weintraub writes about the week’s best baseball game in the style of the vaunted sportswriters of yesteryear. This week: The Rays’ win last night over the A’s.”
http://deadspin.com/5010204/latina-mary-pickford-first-lady-of-the-cagers
If you can’t laugh at this, you’re probably taking this (soon-to-be-over [knock on wood]) losing streak too seriously…
Bill James on Duane Kuiper: "It's absolutely incredible that a player this bad could be given 3000 at bats in the major leagues." -- Baseball Abstract, 1982
by blueconversechucks on May 21, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So... this is the offense you were looking for?
Looks good from here. Go A’s!
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on May 21, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Except Daric Barton
who is now hitting .218…...
What do the A’s do with that???
Suzuki doubles. This is a predominately “daytime” hitting club IMO.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Send him down when Chavy returns
Let Hannahan and Sweeney play 1st.
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats funny.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
we should have day games like Chicago does!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
who are these people?
"Don't be an ass!" --Bill King
by batgirl on May 21, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
REDEMPTION!!! IS SWEET!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eveland keeps cruising along.
I wanted to make some blatant Love Boat / Julie the Cruise Director reference, but it sounded horrible in my head. The fingers prevented the transfer to the keyboard whew...
You’re welcome!
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
so it seems that Brown can only have good games
after he blows it the night before. Can we send him to Sacto every other day and tell him to screw up as much as possible?
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 21, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just what I was thinking
he screws up, then turns it up a notch the next day….
Suzuki out at third???? Another bad decision.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That could work.
The I-80 shuttle would mean he’d run out of options repeatedly, but he’d clear waivers and keep coming back. :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZOOK!!!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell! How are we scoring runs! We're the A's!
What am I supposed to be depressed about now!!
by Zonis on May 21, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice job, Kurt!
No more fouling out to first for you…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well well well
The one day I am completely unable to listen/watch the green and gold comes through. After the multiple nightmares of the last week.
Yay. Go A’s.
by paradox on May 21, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
maybe that's why they are playing well, you should not watch/listen to them more often, lol, j/k.. :)
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[shakes head]
Spent the day fixing an issue in Windows, which I simply loathe more than lying politicians, Jesus I am still in a foul mood about it. ‘n I’m such a sunny personality usually, y’all know.
by paradox on May 21, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+!
I thought the issues with “Vista” were over-reported.
No, it is a nightmare….
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm buying a Mac next time
I don’t care if I can’t connect with my client infrastructure, I’ll get a new god damn client then.
Bill Gates is Satan’s fingernail. I hope Microsoft falls to utter hell and fails forever. They’re crashed so many of my days…
by paradox on May 21, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As long as we win today
I think the A’s will be all right, and build on the “losing streak” (2-8 last ten games).
If they fell below .500, that would have been difficult to pull out of a season-long "dive". Everyone would feel/see, "Yeah, those guys are now playing like they're supposed to. We don't have to beat them...they'll beat themselves.""I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
whahappened?
I didn’t mean to “block quote”.
It chopped it, ruined it.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
7-0 A's?
I’ve been working and not paying very close attention. Have the scores been transposed?
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
by Poppy on May 21, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do not adjust your set, Poppy
It’s really us up by a touchdown… :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I predict an A's win today
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 21, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Complete game???
Might as well.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Valuable commodity is the hard throwing lefty
Great Job Eveland!!!!
by Trainman on May 21, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eveland is flat out killing it
Nice to see.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 21, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what is the temperature in oak-town right now?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crosby loves the 2 hole
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Again he's cleaning up
Custodain
Touchdown and a Saftey
by drink409 on May 21, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that "Cust-odian"!
Discussing on radio the “jekyll-and-hyde” offense.
So, is hitting (and lack of) contagious???
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I figured Emil missed the extra point.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 21, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
back 2 back 4 jack!!
Bill James on Duane Kuiper: "It's absolutely incredible that a player this bad could be given 3000 at bats in the major leagues." -- Baseball Abstract, 1982
by blueconversechucks on May 21, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IS LOOSE!!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
When it rains it pours!!
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 21, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I. AM. SPARTACUST!
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 21, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Re: Gamethread
It might not be there immediately after the game, but we won’t forget. Keep up the mojo!
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on May 21, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
To quote Blur in Song 2...
WOO HOO!!!
Too much to ask for a Hurt Homer?
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I knew it
0 0 2 1 3 1 2 0 0
We’re going to get shut down for the rest of this inning and the 8th and 9th.
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ah, the palindrome linescore...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the Rays don't score,
it’s a double-palindrome
by MobiusKlein on May 21, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this... means something...important!
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
the numbers control everything
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 21, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Can we use a few of these runs for the last two games
by Trainman on May 21, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'd like to use today's fifth inning to sweep the series, please. :Þ
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you shitting me?
This is how the A’s play when I’m at work?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 21, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zackly
When they win they still screw us.
by paradox on May 21, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But we still keep coming back for more
Don’t we?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 21, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's called being a fan... :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
why dont you work more?
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 21, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope you all realize the cost here
This game means we’ll get shut out on Friday
by Faust on May 21, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
*SHHHHHH!!!*
Not so loud… :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
unfortunately, you are correct
painfully, true…...........
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 2:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't get too excited about the offensive explosion
After all, we’re playing the Devil Rays, who have no place being in second place in their division with a bunch of nobodies on the team and a miniscule salary and a big ugly overpaid “team” in red uniforms ahead of them.
OZZIE GUILLEN IS A CHILD MOLESTING CARCINOGEN
by gimpy989 on May 21, 2008 2:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and who also beat us in the first two games.
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
correction, I'm pretty sure we had won those games...
game 1: had the bases loaded numerous times. didn’t score
game 2: 1 costly error
but we gave the wins away. we really should have won both of them
by drink409 on May 21, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go A's
who have no place being in second place in their division with a bunch of nobodies on the team and a miniscule salary
by paradox on May 21, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yep, consider the psychology
A team on the road wants to win each series. Two of three. Well, they let the A’s beat themselves (check!) and they won the series (check!) so they are ‘relaxin’, mailing it in today.
A veteran team goes for the throat after a game last night. The Rays are too young, too unused to winning.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 2:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Like I said, just keep running Suzuki out there
He’s bound to start hittin the ball.
:X
by mikev on May 21, 2008 2:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eight out of nine pitches are balls
and you swing at the first one, Brown?
OZZIE GUILLEN IS A CHILD MOLESTING CARCINOGEN
by gimpy989 on May 21, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sacks jacked for Kurt...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
D'OH!!! :(
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didn't get the memo
But hey… He hasn’t popped up the last few. Maybe he’s coming around
by Trainman on May 21, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but, did he fall over
while swinging the forty-pound bat???
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 21, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Suzuki really is a True Athletic
even when the A’s are going good.
by Zonis on May 21, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What did I say?
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
the last thing you posted was...
Hannahanner Time!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man already the 8th inning! A good game always flies by fast, don't it?!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And Joe B isn't even pitching...
Speedy game, indeed.
Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and take a look around once in a while, you could miss it.
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hope they saved some runs
for the sux
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 21, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Double play!
Chance of palindrome linescore remains intact!
By the way, I notice that the Rays’ linescore is also a palindrome.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 21, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
R.I.P. the double palidrome linescore
by drink409 on May 21, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn Jonny Gomes
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 2:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was just going to say that.
Damn you, Jonny gomes!
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Note the lower case G *grin*)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BUT, we could get a double palidrome box score
just need 9 errors by the A’s and 1 error by the Rays
not too much to ask, right?
by drink409 on May 21, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say
9 errors sounds reasonable.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 21, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Turn the lights on
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought
the lights caused ‘doubles,’ not errors.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 21, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's all relative
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Leave the score at 9
You know what happens when we score 10 or more in the next game
by Trainman on May 21, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DAng it, no shutout!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Fire Geren now!!
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on May 21, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What the hell is Eveland still doing in there?
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geren doesn't want the bullpen giving up this game also.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 21, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought we were both being sarcastic...
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on May 21, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As did I
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
so was I...I really want Geren to pull Dana
by drink409 on May 21, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was also
...or was i…
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 21, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably going for the CG.
With all the mirth and merriment so far in this game / thread, I thought you two were venting unneccesarily. :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, my sister gets the best of both worlds.
The A’s look like they’re going to win and her former classmate Gomes hits a homer.
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Man U or Chelsea? Who won?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
or have they played yet!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know
but GO MAN U!!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 21, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sudden Death
Shootout right now….5-5
by Sardog94 on May 21, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MAN U WINS!!
6-5 on penalty kicks!!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 21, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gone to penalties, so says my friend in England that I am chatting with.
by kirbyk on May 21, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
palindrome problem...
Assuming the Rays don’t tie the ballgame, there will be no bottom of the ninth, so the linescore would be:
0 0 2 1 3 1 2 0 -or
0 0 2 1 3 1 2 0 x
by calgbear on May 21, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Awwww, man!
I forgot about the home-team-lead-bottom-9 x. :*(
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Party pooper
Who asked you anyway? : )
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 21, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Get him, Iowa! :Þ
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why I oughta
"Want me to punchasize your face, for free?" - Rod Farva
by methodrampage on May 21, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MAN U JUST WON IT!!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I did?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 21, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
u did!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
wipes away a tear
Oh, man that was good…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol, just got it! right after I posted u did, lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's funny --
u posted the perfect response anyway!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 21, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
:) lol thanks!!! I can be a bit slow sometimes, lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
All part of the MAN U script!
Suck it, Arse-nal!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 21, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Day game threads rule.
:)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This Coors Light commercial is the strangest thing of all time
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 21, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
what is it?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a beer.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 21, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
duh! lol The commercial, describe!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Captain Literal stirkes again!!!
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
As does his sidekick, Boy Typo!
Strikes… >:)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's all about "the internet"
and “Coors light goes great with the interenet!”
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 21, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've seen several posts on late night threads that would disagree
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 21, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oakinboston last night.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 21, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You've piqued my interest
Which one is it?
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on May 21, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the one that encourages you to drink & get on the internet
“spell Brew backwards and take out the R….Web”
ha
by drink409 on May 21, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must... resist... urge... to make smartass remark... about Emil's catch in LF...
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on May 21, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I would, but I can't type because of the LIGHTS!
by LoneStranger on May 21, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Way to go Eveland...
...complete game.
Quick. If ya sneezed, ya missed it.
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
by UncleLeo on May 21, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
*cues up Kool and the Gang*
Nice to see a goold old fashion curb stomping… :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Great Performance by Eveland
He and Smith sure have helped the rebuilding in a hurry
by Trainman on May 21, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
complete game
Way to go Evil Lynn!!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 21, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
THUNDER THIGHS!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is she Bow legged from all the sexual activity
by Trainman on May 21, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They don't call He-Man the Master of the Universe for nothin'...
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 21, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Does that mean she's...
...MASTER OF HIS DOMAIN?
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
by UncleLeo on May 21, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ballgame!
And time to go home! Yay!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 21, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice CG, Eveland
That dude’s not too bad.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by Joey C. on May 21, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dana goes the route, A's avoid the brooms...
Not bad for a Wednesday.
Good day, game over. PLEASE…drive home safely…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
or walk or ride your bike safely!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Indeed... :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 21, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or listen to Robert Buan safely!!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 21, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 21, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
remember when Cust made the error in LA?
Then he started raking since that game? I hope yesterday’s game puts Brown back on his RBI pace.
by asfansince1989 on May 21, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game Recap Up!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/5/21/524743/hrs-cgs-get-em-here
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
by louismg on May 21, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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