Open Game Thread: Game 49 (cont.)
by notsellingjeans on May 23, 2008 8:19 PM PDT
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PrintThe A's lead the Red Sox 7-2 as we head to the bottom of the fifth. Frank Thomas and Mark Ellis both have hit three-run homers off Tim Wakefield, and Rich Harden is dealing.
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Custy with another walk
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
that was at your ankles, frank
oh well, base hit.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
It was over his head when he started swinging
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Damn.
Ok, time to make breakfast-for-dinner.
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.
I'll have some waffles
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by thejd44 on May 23, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I'll have the pizza with a warm, flat beer
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
we need more runs...
once the BoSux get into our pen, they’ll have 3 innings to pound out runs. I don’t want this game coming down to Street and a 1-run lead.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
I feel ok with a 1-run lead. It's those 3-4 run leads that seem to give him trouble.
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by thejd44 on May 23, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
okay, let's make it a 10-run lead tonight, then...
because the Sox may have more than 3 innings to pound out runs with the way Rich is pitching the 6th.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 23, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
DALE CAUGHT A POP UP!
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by thejd44 on May 23, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions
Grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr....
...rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr….
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Kevin Youkilis is not an attractive human being
Random, but just had to point that out.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
YOOOOOK
FAIL
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
poor Sox fans
they wanted him to do something good so they could make asses of themselves.
The A's colors are green and gold.
They don't need Youkilis for that
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
HE CAUGHT ANOTHER POP UP!
Go Dale Go!
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by thejd44 on May 23, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions
And he didn't wing it down the LF line!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Cant we just place one of these
out in left field?? I would feel better about our chances of catching a ball out there.
That was almost a Raul Ibanez throw
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I just remembered why
I don’t like it when the Yankees or Red Sox visit.
I always listen to the radio broadcast, and sometimes I don’t pay careful attention. Usually I can tell from the sound of the crowd sound how it’s going. Cheers equals good for home team. But when the Red Sox are in town I get confused.
formerly known as mdl
I just got here
I didn’t get much sleep last night, so I napped as soon as I got home from work. About five minutes ago, I woke up and remembered there’s a game on. Took me a few minutes to get mlb-radio going.
formerly known as mdl
(fast forward to me in old folks home listening to radio
in my room with hot plate and bare light bulb)
alaska A
Well that was a random time for an argument
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by thejd44 on May 23, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions
"Youk! You're too ugly to watch me ump! You're done!"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Magadan?
I think that’s the first time I’ve seen a hitting coach ejected.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Yeah Rich!
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
It's helpful that Rich got out of the inning,
but absolutely key that we got Magadan out of the game!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I prefer my ferret picture
But that works…
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by thejd44 on May 23, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions
There are some who call me .... Rich
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
What an eccentric performance!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Note to self:
Don’t try to pay attention to a baseball game and make eggs at the same time.
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.
unfertilized poultry disaster!
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by thejd44 on May 23, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions
They do tonight.
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.
How DO you like your eggs?
< /set >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
ZOOKS!
Wallbanger time
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Crazy ass rivercats game
Gio got rocked (again) with 8 earned runs in 3.2 innings but Sacramento scored 11 in the top of the 3rd to take the lead 11-10. Game is currently in the sixth.
Chavvy not in the game but Carlos Gonzalez is 2-3 and Buck is 3-4.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Maybe Gio was working on his batting practice pitch tonight
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by thejd44 on May 23, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions
ZOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOK!!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Every pirate's favorite pitcher!
David AARRRRRRRdsma
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by thejd44 on May 23, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions
Makes me wish we still had Saarloos
and had picked up Aasenmacher
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Too many double-a players for a major league roster
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Exaactly
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
It's nice how Aardsma stands behind the mound, removes his cap, and pays homage to Roy Steele before pitching
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
We need more runs here
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ooh - I like agressive base-running
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Wooohooooo!
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.
Slide, Jeremy, slide!
Woah, flashback. Better result this time.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Haha. Batboys.
Still funny.
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.
Get me some Rajai.
Let him do the one thing he does well: Not be Jack Cust in the OF.
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
And one thing he does poorly
Be Jack Cust at the plate.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
How 'bout that
An in-game report that was actually informative and useful.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
don't think that was Hanahan's fault...
looked like Barton missed it.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 23, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I Agree
I hate Hannahan’s defense, but that was a great effort right there.
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by thejd44 on May 23, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't have a problem with his defense.
We were spoiled by Chavvy. His offense, on the other hand…
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Why did they let Cash hit there?
Does Varitek refuse to PH, or to catch Aardsma?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Talking about the speed-up rules
Rafael Betancourt’s career is about to come to an end
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Yes! LOVE that D!
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.
Nice over-slide, bonehead
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
hahahahahahahahahahaha
fuck you, Red Sox. Fuck you, Boston.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 23, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Yeah Francona, argue with that ump!
I’m ready for another ejection.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Francona should throw himself out of the game for
letting them steal with a 5 run deficit.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Theo will NOT be pleased.
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by thejd44 on May 23, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Now I'm imagining Theo Epstein
sitting at a huge table in an ornate, high-backed chair, stroking his cat and summoning Francona to an audience with him.
Meanwhile, the sharks in the shark tank grow hungrier…
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Dr. Theo
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by thejd44 on May 23, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Haha - Pedreckstein is even shorter than the bat boy
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Thankfully, not "too fine"
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
As God is my witness, I love it so
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Timlin - WHIP = 1.83
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
So naturally, the A's go 1-2-3
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Man, those are some pretty poopy numbers by Timlin so far this year
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Devine is the best reliever in the AL
by FIP this year.
Kotsay was one of my favorites until ‘07, and he has now redeemed that poor performance in spades by giving us Devine.
The A's colors are green and gold.
I really don't like Big Poopi
So have a seat, bitch
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Music to my ears
Manny Ramirez 0-4 tonight
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Almost a great play
which counts only in horseshoes, etc.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
We also have DiNardo and Braden -
We’re stacked with mediocre lefties in the pen right now.
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
Where's Braden and DiNardo?
If you’re not going to use them now, when will you ever use them?
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on May 23, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions
A clearly-audible "FARK" was heard on that last swing
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I thought that was just the fans' way of rooting for
Kevin Farkilis.
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
correction maybe gaudin is comming in
by TheGreenGoldCrush on May 23, 2008 9:25 PM PDT reply actions
Merrye, sing cuckoo!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Not excuse for the Sox
But I think the travel to the West Coast affected them this game.
Oh and Wakefield, knucklehead.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
Sucklehead?
Is that like a hog with teats on its cranium?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I know Beckett's pitching tomorrow,
but I’m still waiting for Gaudin.
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
Street coming in to give up 4!
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
Where's "Sir Fuuks It UP??"
That guy out there is too efficient.
Street is probably tied up underneath the grandstands!
Yah! A’s win!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 23, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
i have him in my fantasy. i don't need era or whip to be good but i need a relief appearance
by TheGreenGoldCrush on May 23, 2008 9:31 PM PDT reply actions
I had Street in my fantasy too.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Once, in a different era...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Street the save, goat the whip,
other goat the hold. Two balls and a lot of strikes.
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
Never worried about crossing the boundaries, are you Nico?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
It's worth the gambol.
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
So know every time the Red Sox travel they will use the excuse that they are tired!
Give me a break….I really got tired of hearing at the beggining of the season how the trip to Japan really caused the Red Sox to get off to a slow start….But there was no mention of the A’s trip to Japan and the fact they were playing well….....
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
It's always a save situation with Street. He makes it interesting.
He looked awesome the other day.
I second that motion!
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on May 23, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions
That is a sweet little pic ya got there. Top notch!
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 23, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Perfect night to invite a Boston fan over to watch a game :-)
My buddy just left and missed the new, old Huston.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 23, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions
Did I mention how much I hate the fact that the Red Sox have won the World Series...
I used to love chanting…1918…..1918…..LOL…..
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
and AN rejoices
I would love a sweep right here but 2 of 3 would be just fine.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 23, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
You are really pulling out all of the beauties tonight.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 23, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow - a boring Huston Street inning
I’m … confused.
Hey, we win!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
No pressure, unlike Atlanta
where he nearly let the Braves win it.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 23, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
AAH!! EARL HOLLOWAY!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Earl says:
“Red Sox, you dead! No wait, that’s me.”
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
Jack Cust definitely benefitted
from a brisk walk…
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Does he really do anything "briskly"?
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
Jack. I'm pretty sure Earl doesn't.
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
Why is there a bomb attached to his right leg?
And how did he get the Clear card?
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
Yes!
Have I mentioned that he’s from Iowa? I have? Just a reminder then.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Post-game thread is up
Sorry, Internet at the condo is really slow right now.
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 23, 2008 10:01 PM PDT reply actions
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