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Open Game Thread: Game 51 - A's vs. Red Sox (cont.)

A's up 4-3 going to the bottom of the 5th. Blanton wobbled in the top of the inning, but recovered to K Lowell and Youkilis.

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Let's Go A's

"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 25, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

fail

"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 25, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

aw. so close.

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 25, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's do it!!!!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 2:44 PM PDT reply actions  

i know...

that’s what she said! haha

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I believe that replying to your own posts

in here can get you on probation and possibly banned.

by dathirdeck on May 25, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

I couldn't help it! I had to!!!!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's go Oakland..

Clap Clap ….clap clap clap…

by dathirdeck on May 25, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

wrong part of park :/

Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.

by mrrickyg on May 25, 2008 2:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Not only did it hit him in the glove

He should’ve just camped under the damn thing.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe Manny will call up the scorer and argue that it should be a hit

"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 25, 2008 2:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

manny was going back on a very well hit ball, reaching across his body, and fighting the sun.

that was an example of manny being athletic enough to put a glove on the ball, but not having the defensive skills to make the play.

Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.

by mrrickyg on May 25, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Loaiza DFA

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

NOOOOOO!

How DARE the snapfish pic be of some annoying Red Sux mascot.

"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 25, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions  

3 up 3 down please

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Geren needs to have a quick hook here

I don’t mind Blanton starting the inning, but he can’t stick around long if any runner gets aboard.

by bear88 on May 25, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions  

agreed

He looked awful starting the 5th, but fantastic finishing it.

Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Three Ks in a row

Keep it up, Joe

"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 25, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

On a roll!!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Cupcakes on a roll? That's a lot of carbs.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 25, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Cupcakes!!! Where have you been?!

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 25, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Let him pitch the 7th!

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

After 5? He was done after 4.1!

Silly Geren.

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 25, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

shhhhhhhh

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pitching angry Argh!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 2:50 PM PDT reply actions  

with tacos

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

with 5 cheeseburgers

by Trainman on May 25, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

With an absurd amount of food!

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

is it just me, or is Blanton taking a longer stride now?

Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Fosse didnt see that the JOE sign...

was in the shape of Kentucky

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on May 25, 2008 2:51 PM PDT reply actions  

I was thinking..

he ordered a peperroni pizza in the first and it just arrived…

by dathirdeck on May 25, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

That sounds primo right now.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Does Blanton start the 7th?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions  

NO!

"Never in your wildest alcoholic dreams could you conjure up a game like this!" Ken Korach

by jackcustismyhero32 on May 25, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

I suppose, but again, with a very quick hook

I would say no if the Red Sox sluggers were starting the inning. Then again, Blanton has struggled against the bottom of the lineup.

With an off day tomorrow, Geren doesn’t need to rest his best relievers.

by bear88 on May 25, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

It helps to force Lugy to swing the bat

"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 25, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why do they keep playing Hawaii 5-0 for Zooks?

ESPN told me he was from Japan.

"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 25, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

lol. nice work espn.

Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.

by mrrickyg on May 25, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

He and his brother Ichiro are amazing talents.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

ESPN E60 said Kurt was actually a natural left handed hitter, but he was too much of a threat to the other little leaguers so he now hits right handed. What could have been.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

"All finals in the American League"

um… the Angels and WhiteSox game hasn’t started yet…

by Zonis on May 25, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't confuse Kuiper with facts

"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 25, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please don't let facts and details get in the way of announcing.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 2:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

the angels don't count, remember?

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tsuzuki or hawaiian punch? YOu decide

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still like Sea Bass

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I like that one too, but there is already a SeBas in Oakland...

Sebastian Janikowski

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's ok, he's drunk and won't notice.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

NOT a true Athletic

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions  

OK, don't Foulke it up, Keith

"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 25, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

oh great Foulke? Are you serious?

yeah like doctorK said “Don’t Foulke it UP!”

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why are you talking about Dwight Gooden. Dr. K?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

How do you know I'm not Doc?

(I’m not)

"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 25, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

you are.

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rule#1

Dont bring in a pitcher that has pitched for the other team recently

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on May 25, 2008 2:59 PM PDT reply actions  

His last team was the Indians so we are in the clear.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

So Alan Embree shouldn't pitch against, like, anybody then

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not becasue he is the cheap whore of the MLB though.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

nice.

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on May 25, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rule no. 3

We dont talk about fight club.

by dathirdeck on May 25, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

what's fight club?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am Keith Foulkes changeup. Without me Keith can’t pitch.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

effective!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fight Club was the beginning, now it’s moved out of the basement, it’s called Project Mayhem.

by dathirdeck on May 25, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

I want to have Keith Foulkes abortion.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

what?

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

His name is Robert Paulson

His name is Robert Paulson
His name is Robert Paulson
His name is Robert Paulson
His name is Robert Paulson
His name is Robert Paulson….

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Fight Club one of my favorite movies!

Edward Norton one of my favorite actors, too!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I just remebered that wasn’t in the movie (Fight Club) it was in the book. That line was replaced by, I haven’t been fucked like that since grade school.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, it was in the movie!

All the guys are chanting “His name is Robert Paulson!”

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was reffering to Having Foulkes (Tylers Durdens) abortion.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh, I thought that too, but I was too late so I couldn't go back and delete it!

sorry!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Its okay you are a great single serving friend.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

alright

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ortiz can't handle the 87 mph fastball

"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 25, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Is it safe to go buy a pizza? Will the A’s hold this large lead?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Commercial Discussion

What will the batting order be when Chavez returns?

I miss Eric Plunk

by chuckcheeze on May 25, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions  

oops, commercials over!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Foulke has....

surprised me so far.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 25, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Foulke yeah!

Question: is that “Foulke” thing getting old or is it alright to use it?

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

it got old YEARS ago

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

by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Foulke you

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 25, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

casilla later!

jack cust hr!!

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

by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is my first year as a AN blogger!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'd leave Foulke in to face Manny

He’s our best bet against the “big boppers”. Let him face Manny and Lowell, then go to Embree for J.D. Drew.

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 25, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I think Blanton should pitch to him. Or we could have Kotsay come back and pitch to him.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ole!

"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 25, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm predicting a Cust HR 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 25, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh my God, I was right!!!!!!

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 25, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

“The greart Robert Buan” Did I hear that correctly?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Only if "greart" is a word

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 25, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks for clearing that up. Asshole

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

woohoo!!!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice

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

by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon Cust

This is your last AB – AND HE BRIDGED 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 25, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

YOU CAN PUT IT ON THE BOARD!

YES!

(sorry, Chicago is contagious)

by Zonis on May 25, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Sparticust WHAT IS YOUR PROFESSION? HOMERUN HOMERUN HOMERUN!

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Woooo!

HE. IS. SPARTACUST!

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Been meaning to put up a pic of this. No better time than now:

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

That is SWEET.

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 25, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am goig to get one of those made ASAP

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Except when bad things happen

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 25, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Was just about

to start bitching about swinging at the first pitch.

by tmac on May 25, 2008 3:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love this game, but...

Blanton is still mediocre.. and Geren should not be running for Frank in the 7th inning

by madmongoose on May 25, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

wtf, blanton is not mediocre

but you’re right about frank.

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

by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

i'm thankful he only gave up the three

But I don’t think any other starter on this team would have walked two guys in front of Papi and Manny. And I’m glad we have 4 starters better than him, because he’s an awful good #5 starter!!

by madmongoose on May 25, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mediocre:

Main Entry:
me·di·o·cre
Pronunciation:
\ˌmē-dē-ˈō-kər\
Function:
adjective
Etymology:
Middle French, from Latin mediocris, from medius middle + Old Latin ocris stony mountain; akin to Latin acer sharp — more at edge
Date:
circa 1586
: of moderate or low quality, value, ability, or performance : ordinary, so-so

Joe Blanton:
Career ERA+ 105. And, you know, he eats innings. And anything else put in front of him.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Join the Oakland Police Department

Extra Bullets will be provided, as soon as they are removed from your body.

by Zonis on May 25, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Settle down

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

good one!!!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon A's, 2 innings to go!

Lets make the Sox Nation a 3rd world country this weekend.

by asfansince1989 on May 25, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions  

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS RED SOX NATION!!!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

Gimme a G
Gimme an I
Gimme a D
Gimme a P

"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 25, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a Cust 388 special

90 percent of his home runs seem to go over the 388 sign

by Trainman on May 25, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions  

Embree to be used as a LOOGY for once

"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 25, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions  

err, maybe not

I’d sort of been assuming Street was unavailable.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 25, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yea thats what I said when he came in. What does LOOGY stand for?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Left-handed
One
Out
guY

"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 25, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

i laughed!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agree

it wasn’t like he hadn’t been getting work.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 25, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thanks. What is it called when a loogy loogies on himself?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sweeney's getting better in CF, but it still looks like

he gets much better reads on the ball when he’s in LF/RF.

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 25, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

he's hardly made any plays that I've seen in RF

so I have no idea. Tough to tell on tv anyway.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 25, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Defensive replacements do NOT pay off..

You’re telling the other team that you’re trying not to lose the game…

by dathirdeck on May 25, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

right, because you have the lead already

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

by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

okay, so trying to win games is not "aggressive"

i’d rather win than be aggressive.

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

by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay, but Cust is one of the last batters due up in the 8th

If his spot actually gets up, the game is out of reach anyway. Keeping him in is not smart when you could benefit by having someone better on D for two innings. Making the defensive move is playing intelligent baseball.

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on May 25, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Trying not to lose

Is better than actually losing.

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on May 25, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can you somehow back this up?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Glad to see Geren matching up

He seemed intent for awhile to put guys in for a full inning, come hell or high water.

by boilerdan on May 25, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Geren must be having fun

Having such a deep pen and bench so he can do all the managerial moves.

by asfansince1989 on May 25, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

true

I’m Ok with his bullpen decisions—and generally with his defensive replacements. It’s the famn pinch-running of Thomas I can’t abide!!!

by madmongoose on May 25, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's do it!!!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

All right

Add on, please

"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 25, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions  

I wonder if 5 oclock power translates to day games.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions  

it's still day

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

I ant Ryan Sweeney to become the player Swisher was never going to become.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

In addition i Want…

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's trade Crosby to the Sox

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 25, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions  

and Harden!

Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

NO!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

in July!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 25, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

for what?

"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 25, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dude, Billy can finally get that Crisp deal he always wanted

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on May 25, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

ugh

Leave our people alone, we’re lucky we have any fans left.

by paradox on May 25, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hahaha, seriously

I’m so glad he never acquired Crisp. Billy knows what he’s doing a helluva lot more than I do, but I would have been sick over that.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on May 25, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

shits and giggles?

Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

some awesome players

(being .25 serious)

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 25, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Youkilis!

I thought you were the total badass at 1st.

by paradox on May 25, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions  

+1

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

by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

He/she should

That throw was catchable.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on May 25, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

No way would the official scorer end his streak like that in his own home park. Oh wait they are in Oakland. All the red had me fooled.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Boot

Lugo is a nasty SS

"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 25, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Hit and Run works!

"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 25, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions  

I think that would've been a single regardless

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on May 25, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

But I doubt Sweeney would be at third 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 25, 2008 3:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hannahan's got a real potty mouth!!!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions  

He is a drunk. Makes sense

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hannahan had a drinking problem 6 or 7 years ago....

been sober since his sophomore year. And this idiot is making fun of him!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

http://www1.umn.edu/urelate/m/fall2001/steppinguptotheplate.html

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Acording to my great sources at AN he is a former alcoholic. Once a drunk always a drunk. Drunks swear a lot. Which is why I scream FUCK just like Jack does when he strikes out.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't over-generalize or anything.

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 25, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I make fun of him just like I make fun of Josh Hamilton. I have been around enough people who abuse substances through my life. I have little pity for people who throw away their talents on their vices.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

So you make fun of guys that recover and stay sober?

Wow, that makes a lot of sense.

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on May 25, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey good for him. He makes a ton of money and has made his “disease” known to his fans. Hope he has thicker skin they you guys do.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

We have thick skin.

We just think you’re being an ass.

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 25, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

agreed!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

You are entitled to that opinion, but I have little to no sympothy for those who seek refuge in their vices and potentialy ruin their chance of doing something productive with their lives.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Please quit while you are behind

"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 25, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

I refuse to censor my comments.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

well it looks like he's doing pretty good for himself now! doesn't it?

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

totally lost respect for you.

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry you are offended by my joke, but I have seen friends ruin their lives by snorting any kinds of prescription pills they can get their hands on. I lost compassion for those who abuse substances. It is great that Jack has “recovered”, but it doesn’t change my outlook on those who act like jack asses and abuse drugs.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Then why make fun of the guy who is atoning for his mistakes?

It makes no sense to criticize someone who has taken responsibility for a mistake he’s made in the past. And it’s been like 6 or 7 years, it’s not even relevant discussion right now. But whatever.

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on May 25, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I realize people make mistakes and good for him that he is playing major league baseball after being an alcoholic, but like I said I have no sympathy for those who abuse drugs. I even think it is appropriate to poke fun at the guy for the mistakes he has made.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think Jack is a great story

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stupid!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barton or Thomas

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on May 25, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sweeney or Ellis,

neither of whom are great choices…

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 25, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

or Buck

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 25, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

not much

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 25, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

hopefully you are wrong

amazing how quickly someone goes from not major league ready to sweet swinging lefty

Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.

by mrrickyg on May 25, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

* i agree with you though

Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.

by mrrickyg on May 25, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

r sweeney, buck, or barton

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

by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ladies and gentlemen...and kids of all ages

we’re getting ready to land this plane and it may be a bumpy ride..
please make sure your seatbelts are on..and the table in front of you is an upright position…

by dathirdeck on May 25, 2008 3:43 PM PDT reply actions  

I said it may be...

but it could be an easy landing as well…I’m just warning you to buckle up..

by dathirdeck on May 25, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

dang

Street looks really good these days

by madmongoose on May 25, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions  

"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 25, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

"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 25, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEP!

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 25, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

DP!

SWEEEP!

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

by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions  

SWEEP

Celebrate good times

by drink409 on May 25, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweep!!! What a stretch by Barton!!!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

indeed!

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

by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 25, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Schweeet... Sweeep!

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

where did the wife put on that 8 track tape again..dammit...

humming to self…

There’s a party going on right here a celebration
to last troughout the years.
hhhmmmm

So bring your good times and your laughter too
we’re gonna celebrate your party with you
Come on now (Celebration)
let’s all celebrate and have a good time.
(Celebration)
We go celebrate and have a good time.

by dathirdeck on May 25, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions  

With Houston...

we have no problems!!!

How SWEEP it is!!!

by madmongoose on May 25, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions  

I remember that song from the James Bond movies...

“For one night only. Only for us. We see (in our team) what no one else can see. No one’s breaking free (Angels). For one night only…”

-Sheena Easton (2008 redux)

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice series,

Nothing better than sweeping the red sox and keep all those bandwagoners quiet

by asfansince1989 on May 25, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions  

NOTHING? NOTHING IS BETTER?

It is pretty damn sweet to shut those bastards down. Of course my boss is a Red Sox fan so I’ll have to downplay my excitement on Tuesday.

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ok, you got me

You could also win the lottery this weekend, and then going into work next week, quit, and wave the sweep in your boss’ face (only if he/she deserves it)

by asfansince1989 on May 25, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

AMEN!!

Nothing sweeter than sweeping the Sox , and sending those no-class clowns that call themselves fans HOME!!!!!

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 25, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey guys, just here to post

Feels even better to beat a team like the Red Sox. :)

by drmmerchk on May 25, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions  

i hope everyone moved their cars....

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

by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions  

pffsssshhh

Mine at least was in the appropriate color.

Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

GIS for "a's sweep"

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

by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 4:08 PM PDT reply actions  

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