Sekacpuc? A's 6, Red Sox 3
by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 4:05 PM PDT
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You know what I liked best about this SWEEP OF THE FRICKIN' RED SOX? The fact that the A's did virtually everything right in the three games, from hitting to pitching to defense to Geren's strategic moves, but rarely got lucky and never seemed to be playing above their heads. They simply outplayed the Sox in every aspect of the game.
And what I particularly liked about today's game (perhaps even more than the Spartacust HR giving the A's some breathing room in the 7th right before Geren yanked him for D) was seeing Joe Blanton right himself at the end of a wobbly 5th inning -- and then throw a dominating 6th, finishing a game more strongly than he started it for the first time this season that I can remember. Then Geren made the smart decision to take Blanton's strong finish and put it in his pocket, bringing Foulke on to start the 7th.
Hopefully, this is the start of Cupcakes turning things around. Wins in general, and wins at home, I find pretty meaningless. Joe overcoming his own wildness and hittability mid-to-late in the game, though -- that was really great to see. Truth be told, I actually wasn't worried about Blanton after the first inning: the Ortiz HR was the result of missing his target by about 2 inches, and Manny simply has Blanton's number.
The pitching (both Blanton and the 'pen) and D were both outstanding today (especially, regarding the latter, a couple sterling plays by Ellis on a swirling popup and on the game-ending DP) -- and those really contrasted with the indifferent play of the Red Sox.
All in all, a hugely satisfying game, and a hugely satisfying weekend. And I'd encourage everyone to log in early tomorrow morning for more off-day satisfaction courtesy of Blez.
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The best part about this sweep
is being able to shut up annoying Sux fans at my work.
One of them actually went to the game and looked forward to the Sux putting a hurting on the A’s. I told him we were going to use the Sux as a Slumpbuster.
Well, slump has been busted!!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 25, 2008 4:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ususaly rubbing it in is bad form
But for fair weather BoSox fans, it’s just what they deserve.
by asfansince1989 on May 25, 2008 4:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's a pretty hardcore Sox fan
and he always puts down the A’s and my allegiance to them.
So I thought I would give it to him—good naturedly of course!
I know it’s not a broom, but we did mop ‘em up real good!!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 25, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Funny you should mention it....
My brother’s girlfriend, a big Boston fan, just got back to my brother’s and my apartment in north Oakland. Seeing me sitting at my computer, a huge smile plastered on my face, she grimaced. “You need to work on your fans,” she told me. “There was a guy walking around with a mop. How does that work?”
Without missing a beat, I smiled. “Hey,” I said, “it’s another way of cleaning up scum.”
What a FANTASTIC weekend this has been. :-)
In God We Trust....All Others Must Show Data
by Wes7 on May 25, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 3 recs
Let's turn it green!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just want to thank
all the Red Suckers for coming out to the Coliseum these past three days and spending all their hard earned cash on our entertainment. Maybe we’ll give Mark Ellis the nice raise with the proceeds that he so richly deserves.
by Lavrentii on May 25, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, monkey, we meet again
I;ll agree with you this far—he got out of bigger trouble. That counts for something—he could have blown up big time.
And I do hope he has turned a corner—but I suspect not. I don’t think any of the four members of the rotation all having much better years than Blanton would have walked two guys in front of Ortiz in that situation.
But to have him essentially your #5 starter—shows just how good this rotation is when working on all cylinders.
And I agree with nearly all of Geren’s moves but for the pinch-running of Frank.
by madmongoose on May 25, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I won't defend those walks per se ...
... but I look at them as akin to Emil’s losing the fly ball in the lights: sometimes a players just effs up due to circumstances not entirely within their control.
Sometimes a pitcher’s control can just evaporate momentarily due to a very slight mechanical flaw that can take a while to correct.
Mostly, I hope that Joe delivers a stretch of effective pitching so that Billy can trade him for maximal value.
Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
a's free agents
old guys who were not in high demand, they all came cheap, and they’re all helping the a’s win games.
i don’t think anyone could have expected foulke to be this useful…
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 4:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Foulke would be a disaster
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Our new tagline for free agents should be
Come to Oakland and be rejuvenated!
in small print
make sure your old club picks up most of the tab
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 25, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It worked for the Raiders for a quite while but I hope it's not a long-term
plan for the A’s. This team has enough young talent to keep me interested in the future but I love the veterans- Thomas, Sweeney and like the other veterans- Embree, Foulke.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i thought he'd be high upside, low risk
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on May 25, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
An important sweep...
Another bad series would have had the A’s farther out of first, and would have dumped them out of spitting distance of the Wild Card. They end up picking up a half game in the wild card race, and at least maintaining the 2.5 game disadvantage in the West.
Coming against the Red Sox makes it all the more impressive.
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on May 25, 2008 4:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
watching BBtonight
I expect to see the much yada-yada over Lester, then Ortiz HR, then breeze though A’s.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 25, 2008 4:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lester's dad also got cancer,
ESPN has that as the BoSox headline, and the loss to the A’s is just a side note.
by asfansince1989 on May 25, 2008 4:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not to be a jerk but is Lester's dad a bigger story in regards to sports?
I think it’s a really sad deal but I just don’t see it trumping the sweep on ESPN’s website.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The BBtonight report will say
ManRam loses flyball out due to Sun Interference.
Umpires could not be reached for comment.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 25, 2008 4:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They actually said ManRam saw the yellow car over his left shoulder and it scared him.
by drink409 on May 25, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL and they DID say that...
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
grace personified...
is he even looking at the ball?
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dugout style
MannyTheTorpedos: oh hai mr van r u gonna hit me
by Tizoc on May 25, 2008 5:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did he try to hi-five the van also?
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 25, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
the van looks evil in a sort of Chuckie-type of way
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sports Center: "Manny look out for that bus!"
I think he even added some “beep beep” audio during the highlight
by drink409 on May 25, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sign ellis to an extension NOW!
no ellis – A’s went 2-7
ellis comes back – A’s sweep the sox!
make it happen, billy!
""These guys are a different breed of ballclub." - Twins manager Ron Gardenhire on the A's
by gotgreen on May 25, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions 5 recs
+ 1 million.
"Ryan [Sweeney] has got the perfect baseball body..." -Mike Sweeney
by Christine on May 25, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
-Cindi
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 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
whoa!
i like the green-ness!
""These guys are a different breed of ballclub." - Twins manager Ron Gardenhire on the A's
by gotgreen on May 26, 2008 12:52 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
gotgreen has got green
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
by Poppy on May 26, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm starting to like Street, again...
I’m wondering if that is a wise move? But, he’s looked damn good his last 3 or 4 outings.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
paraphrasing from someone else's name
ohtobebackintostreetwhenhewas21again
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 25, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I approved this message :-)
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 4:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh good
I was afraid there was a typo in it.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 25, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looks like I was wrong for doubting Thomas
and R Sweeney, but, on the other hand, I’ve insisted all year that Street is genuinely talented and has been very effective over his career—and that giving up on him would be silly.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 25, 2008 5:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Street has been money lately but I still wonder if he is a closer.
When you see a healthy Casilla mow down hitters with an overpowering fastball… it makes me wonder if he is the future.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you were right on all three!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 5:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm more convinced by the old guy than the young one
Thomas is going to the hall of fame. If he says that he figured out a technical problem with his swing, then corrected it and immediately started ripping the ball, then it’s pretty hard for me to believe he’s completely washed up. I thought the problem was that he’d gotten too old to hit well any more—I think I was wrong about that.
The basic reason I haven’t bought into R Sweeney is his non-eye-popping minor league record—he’s never hit for any power, or gotten on base a remarkable amount. And he’s not exactly Rajai Davis in the field, either. Even if he matched his minor league stats, he wouldn’t be a superstar. And for the first month, he was a singles hitter who never walked. Now, he’s walking more and seems to be hitting for more power. I’m still not sold on him, but I don’t think he needs to be sent to Sacto immediately.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 25, 2008 5:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just meant you were right to doubt
I was very pleased with signing Thomas, but it seemed like there was a very real possibility that he was done, which appears not to be the case. Also, there was and is every reason to doubt Sweeney, but he’s been about as good as we could hope. If he can stick in CF (which I think maybe he can’t, at least not well), he’ll be a very good player for us. And he can be an average or slightly above average player in one of the corners, and we’ve done worse than average there for a lot of the past decade…
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Question for Ryan Sweeney is...
will he be better than one of Gonzalez, Buck, and Cunningham? He’s put himself ahead of Cunningham at this point.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd say he's ahead of Buck right now, too
Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
possibly, since he can handle CF somewhat decently
but I would take Buck’s bat every day of the week.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd take the bat of April '07 Buck over April '08 Swooney
May ‘08 Swooney is on an intriguing trajectory, though. And if Buck can’t get healthy …
Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 6:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have something of a bias in favor of upside relative to injury risk,
which is not an easy thing to make sense of. I am not a believer in Swooney power potential (or even plus BB potential), but he’s definitely a very skilled hitter.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 6:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
your bias aside, I don't disagree with any of that
Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(I doubt Sweeney will ever put up an .851 OPS for a season in Oakland)
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
82 games doth not a season make
Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swooney...
has OPSed .807 away this year and .726 at home.
Travis Buck was OPSing .874 away and .086 at home.
Guess the Coli is a pitchers’ park.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney and Buck seem to be converging
I’ve never seen CarGon play, but he’s hit for much better power than Sweeney ever has in the minors—the big issue with him is strike-zone judgment. I still think he’s likely to be much better than Sweeney or Buck.
As far as Cunningham is concerned, he also seems to have put up better power numbers than Sweeney in the minors, but folks seem to think he just doesn’t look as good. Maybe it’s just because he’s shorter. Kinda reminds me of this Monty Python sketch. I’m excited about possibly having a good young righty come up out of the minors.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 25, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
well, Huston has looked like a different pitcher...
in recent games than he has for months. Whatever he’s found that he had lost, I hope he keeps it. I kinda like the feeling of comfort, rather than dread, when he comes into pitch the 9th.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I offered a few weeks ago to check Huston's stats after he got off the DL last year
and PaulThomas observed that he’d been excellent at the end of 07. He was right. So that kinda undermines the notion that he’s never recovered from his ulnar nerve injury.
Faust posted his L/R splits, and demonstrated that pretty much all the extra offense against him this year has been due to lefties raking him—but we can all see what happens when he gets his control back, and especially when his changeup is working. Suddenly, he’s tough for lefties to hit.
He’s not a superstar, but he’s very good, and if he can stay healthy he’s a keeper.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 25, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see how pissed he looked
walking off the mound after the Atlanta game (where he gave up 3 runs to make the game close)? He shook hands and so forth but he was clearly seriously unhappy with his performance.
I think he’s given up one baserunner since.
by Faust on May 25, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he looked almost as pissed as Crosby...
after being called out on that steal attempt… and, Crosby kept glowering even after Ryan Sweeney’s home run. LOL
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember Chavvy saying over the offseason that he was going to prove to everyone that he's still a great player
(I would say “that he would play with a chip on his shoulder” but I think he’s been doing that for like 5 seasons or so)?
It looks like Crosby has the same attitude about this season.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 25, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chavvy's problem
He promised he was going to play with a chip on his shoulder, but instead he played with a chip in his shoulder.
by Faust on May 25, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That he's going to prove Chavy is still a great player?
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 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did I say "attitude?" I meant "altitude"
Crosby is out to prove this season that he’s just as tall as Chavez.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 25, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't believe Croz when he says he's 6' 3"
I’ve stood next to Blez and so I feel fully qualified to say there’s no way Crosby is taller than 6’ 1”.
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 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A True Story
Back in the late 1980s, when Detroit’s “Bad Boys” were a rising power in the NBA, two friends of mine from Michigan got into an argument over whether Adrian Dantley (then with the Pistons) was actually as tall as his listed height of 6’5”. Eventually they made a bet about it.
But how to resolve such a bet?
They decided to mail postcard ballots (stamped with a return address) to the other members of the Pistons. Amazingly they actually got a number of responses (some with pretty funny notes scrawled on them)!
Unfortunately, I can’t remember who won the bet.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 26, 2008 1:15 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's awesome
I’m sending postcard ballots to all ohad’s friends tonight. Well, both friends. OK, his friend. Imaginary or not, I hope to get one ballot back.
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 26, 2008 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think you're right about Croz...
he’s tired of the injury rep. But, he needs to start hittin’ some damn home runs this year, though. The doubles are great, but this team needs his HR power. And, I think he’ll heat up with the weather and start jacking them out regularly.
If Chavez comes back with HR power, this will actually be a scary lineup, something the pundits (and some on AN) have yet to consider.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am glad for the doubles.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
they are, indeed...
I think he’s doubled every other Athletics’ double total.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Crosby hit 40 doubles and 10 homers or so this year
that would be tremendous. I’d prefer more homers, obviously, but the doubles power is significant on its own.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 25, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, why doesn't Crosby just hit
40 HRs and 10 doubles? Wouldn’t that be better? Think, Bobby – think.
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 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He's pretty much on that pace for doubles right now
What does he have, 16 doubles? 40 isn’t out of the question. Only 3 HRs so far, though.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 25, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
how about 40-40...
with 40 stolen bases. Now, that would shut up the critics, BoCro!
Run, Bobby, run!
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that you, Ross Perot?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How about 40 caught stealings
on 40 bad calls?
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 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ummm...
that wouldn’t be as good.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm way late to this discussion
but I think this is very wrong. Crosby is a natural ground-ball hitter. His tendencies are more in that direction than any other player on the A’s (with the possible exception of Ryan Sweeney, I didn’t study him).
I would much rather see Crosby as a patient singles-and-doubles guy than as a hacking slugger, because he simply does not hit the ball in a way that is conducive to a lot of power. And I think his (somewhat) improved stats this year are largely a result of taking a different approach to hitting.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 26, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He has also struck out about 4 per inning
(possibly a slight exaggeration). His fastball has an added 2 MPH or so and his changeup suddenly has late darting action. And it doesn’t hurt that he’s painting the corners at will. No, at Kurt.
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 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You need to spend less time in the hyperbolic chamber.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is that, like, the
7,000,000th time you’ve posted that? It has literally ruined my entire life.
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 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His stuff has been incredibly inconsistent,
to the extent that it’s hard to recall anything like it. You can tell how he’s going to do with some confidence this year by the first few pitches, and I wouldn’t have any confidence predicting pretty much anyone else in the league based on how they look. Hopefully, the “slow fastball, zero-break, no command” outings are behind him.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree - within 1-2 fastballs
you can see whether or not he has “giddyup” on it (regardless of velocity) and that truth holds throughout the inning.
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 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Btw, foolsh,
Ortiz has outhit Pena by roughly a metric shit-ton since the almost-bet. Woe is me….
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lol...
I’ve been keeping an eye on it. But, Pena is starting to come around.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 5:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"how great was it to sweep the Sux
at the coliseum, particularly in front of all those Sux fans?”
duh
(no, I’m not Ray Fosse!)
by OaklandSi on May 25, 2008 4:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The answer: It was GREAT.
If we get to the postseason this year, I think a lot of the retrospectives will put this series down as a turning point - the moment when the team really realized that they could do it.
If we don’t, well - it’s still a great memory.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 25, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dumbest thing to analyze in sports- the follow-up no-hitter.
On the Boston postgame they acted as if there was a good chance of Lester doing it again. I have never been a proponent of that type of analysis.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"follow-up TO a no-hitter"
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They actually said that Hannahan broke up the no hitter
technically he did, but still LOL
by asfansince1989 on May 25, 2008 4:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They were talking about the 4th inning when they said
“the next hitter Jack Hannahan comes up. Remember he’s the guy that broke up the no-hitter leading off the game”
by asfansince1989 on May 25, 2008 4:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pitchers fear
jack hannahan
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 25, 2008 4:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's not a big deal. Most of AN fears Jack Hannahan
in the infield or at the plate.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go A's!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Go A's!
+1
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can we count on this team from here on out?
Ms. Slusser said Harden was gone if he could pitch—at the beginning of the season.
I think we have a good chance-small, but good-for the division with this team. I think Billy and Blez show up tomorrow, maybe we’ll get some clues then.
I understand our market and modern baseball, and Billy Beane is a fine, fine baseball executive. But I miss our people, I do, ‘n well, I would like to see this team as it is given a chance. We’ll just have to wait to see what happens.
by paradox on May 25, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden's value will do nothing but increase if he stays healthy and pitches like we know he can all season long.
Unless somebody is going to back up the truck in order to get him at the deadline, I think he stays and then his option is declined for next year and he signs another 3 year extension to stay in Oakland.
As frustrating as he is by always being hurt, he’s too damn good to let go of. This isn’t Bonderman that we’re talking about dealing, here. Hell, it’s not even Mulder.
by mikev on May 25, 2008 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
if the a's are only going to get one top prospect for harden,
as some sportswriter said a few days ago, they might as well wait until summer 2009, keep him if they’re in contention and take the draft picks, or trade him if they’re out of it.
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by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or sign him to an extension
Give him incentives every season for innings pitched, make it worth his while.
Shit, the guy is only 26. Why not keep him around.
by mikev on May 25, 2008 4:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Give Harden a Wakefield contract:
$5 million / year for the rest of his life with an opt-out option for the A’s every year until he is eligible for Social Security, or his arm literally falls off, whichever comes first. Same with Mark Ellis, except $10-150 million / year is fine.
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by Nico on May 25, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think $150 million/year is a bit high for Ellis
by Faust on May 25, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
High? I was thinking low.
We’re talking UNICORN POWER here.
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by Nico on May 25, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, you were clearly thinking high
Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I am now a supporter of the "keep Harden" campaign. We have Gaudin as a #6
option so why not combine their numbers and see what you get over a full season? I don’t necessarily see any reason to re-sign him unless he remains healthy for the rest of the year. His injuries are no fluke (like Crosby’s) and it would be crazy to roll the dice and ante up again IMO.
Also see no reason to trade Blanton. We should know how difficult it can be to find an innings-eater and we have one in Blanton. Keep EVERYONE!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree ohtobe -
You don’t trade good starting pitching unless you’re getting a Haren-haul in return. Harden and Blanton are more useful to the A’s than their trade value is.
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by Nico on May 25, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I dunno
if you can get a top prospect, one with a very good minor league record, you’re probably better off taking him, than taking 2 picks. The average return of those 2 picks are usually not a top prospect.
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by rfloh on May 25, 2008 10:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yes it's not as much, but if we're a legitimate contender next summer i'll settle for that
if a healthy harden is worth one top prospect right now, i think he would still be worth close to that at next year’s trading deadline to the right team.
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by xbhaskarx on May 25, 2008 10:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This team will always go through scoring droughts unless they suddenly
start hitting more HR’s when Chavy comes back. Obviously Chavy will hit more than Hannahan so that is a good start. Mix in more Old Sweeney and who knows? The pitching is good enough to keep us in most games but I’m assuming that some of our young arms will tire come August & September.
I see the Angels winning the AL West but the WC could be ours and that would mean that either NY or Bos are sitting at home. It would kill the TV ratings but it would make me very happy. Very happy.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
$1,139.88 !!
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by SportySpice on May 25, 2008 4:56 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Fantastic! Thanks for the update! :)
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by Poppy on May 25, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Go Pale Hose!
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Where's sal? I want to know whether today's game was neat!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 25, 2008 5:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
After reviewing the boxscore:
That was neat!
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on May 25, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thank you for issuing your ruling.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 25, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swish shall turn it around tonight.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 5:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ks on a nasty pitch....
At least kick Lackey’s ass if you’re going to keep sucking, Swish.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 25, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hsiws?
Gesundheit!
Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
llabyeknom
regnilf poop
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
by JediLeroy on May 25, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweep
of another sort – Gnats just got swept in a DH by the Marlins.
"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 5:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
R Sweeney > Swisher?
Will it be the case this season, and down the line? It seems to me the trade has so far already worked out better for us.
by asfansince1989 on May 25, 2008 5:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
God, I wish we'd gotten Carlos Quentin...
c’mon Thome, jack another one out!
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
All kinds of coulda wouldas, Milton Bradley got healthy one year too late for us
by asfansince1989 on May 25, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He may only be healthy because he's DHing
and that wouldn’t really serve our needs anyway.
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by Nico on May 25, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Predictable, but still sad
ESPN
SI.com
"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 5:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blanton needs to lose about 10 pounds
His stamina would improve greatly if he would loose weight and do some cardio training.
by Ran on May 25, 2008 6:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Reds and Padres
in the 16th now. Harang has pitched three innings out of the pen with seven K’s.
(Formerly Nobody Girl)
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by day-to-day on May 25, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harang...
4 innings pitched… 9 K’s.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I love me some post game monkeyball
What a sweep. Sox fans in the shop looked at the matchups, and considered Saturday and Sunday gimme’s. I have tickets to tonights River Cats game, and Kiko is going to pitch 2 innings….but I am at a party with 10 twenty somethings in bikini’s….and tequila, and fat tire..
"Dude, you have to teach me the 'Tack and Stilt'" Shannon, after 5 hours at Daisy Mae's
by tresselfan on May 25, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
and an address
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and streaming video
"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 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OMFG
It did get kind of crazy. Check out the video @ (address deleted by manager)
"Dude, you have to teach me the 'Tack and Stilt'" Shannon, after 5 hours at Daisy Mae's
by tresselfan on May 26, 2008 5:27 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good Sweep
Good feelings all around in A’s Country.
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by Hit4TheCycle on May 25, 2008 6:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zooks on Sports Update
NBC 11 @ 11:25pm
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 25, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Honestly
I’m not really surprised we swept this series. That last game against the Rays really felt like a turning point. The whole Rays series did, even though we lost the first two. I think bigger things are in store. Barton should go down when Chavez is up, send Jack to 1B, and we’ll be in business.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 25, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I agree but would rather see Sweeney, Mike play more 1st base with
Hannahan as a backup guy. People keep mentioning Old Sweeney’s health as a reason to not play him more but that seems idiotic to me. Play him until something bad happens and then use Plan B.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anyway, you can't just put Hannahan at 1B because it's convenient
That’s not the position he knows how to play. If you could do that, Frank Thomas would be in RF and Jack Cust would be our LOOGY.
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by Nico on May 25, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True but it wouldn't surprise me if Hannahan was equal to Barton
at 1B. My intention was that Hannahan would be our platoon guy and, more importantly, Sweeney needs more PT. I wasn’t planning on really figuring out who the hell would play 1B :-)
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It wouldn't surprise me if Hannahan were equal to Barton
defensively eventually, but not right away. He’d be cutting in front of Ellis too much, making tosses “to the pitcher covering” and throwing behind the pitcher, etc. Offensively, even as is – with Barton hitting as badly as you could fear in your worst alcoholic nightmares – the difference in batting average and OBP is not that huge, because Barton is still walking and Hannahan isn’t hitting for a very high average. And the odds of Barton beginning to hit well are better than the odds of Hannahan adapting seamlessly to a new defensive position.
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by Nico on May 25, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nico, not sure why you think Hannahan would take so long to
get used to playing 1B again? He played some first base in the minor leagues in 2005, 2006 and 2007. It was not his primary position, but having played it a bit over all of the last three years would make me think that the transition would not be that difficult. Especially if we are not asking him to be there everyday, but rather to just give Sweeney a couple days off per week.
by AsFanInLA on May 26, 2008 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I didn't know he had played there before
I must have been face down on my neighbor’s lawn when that happened. That does change my perspective.
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by Nico on May 26, 2008 10:05 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Probably should have said that
I thought about it right after I posted. I think Sweeney at first with Hannahan as the backup is the way to go. I meant putting Hannahan at first once Chavez got back, but not necessarily as a starter. I like what Sweeney brings to the table.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 25, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That makes more sense, but likely
1. Hannahan would have to start working out at 1B 2-3 weeks (if not months) before he could play there in a big league game and
2. Chavy will need days off, giving Hannahan plenty of opportunity to get ABs at 3B.
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 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So Barton stays up then?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think so.
I’d say for now: Barton against most righties, Mike Sweeney against some, Mike Sweeney against all lefties. Keeps Sweeney fresh/healthy, keeps Barton in the lineup enough to get over the hump, keeps an excellent pinch-hitter available every day.
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by Nico on May 25, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is our new Olmedo and he hasn't quit yet!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Have we been reduced to stealing Saenz?
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by Nico on May 25, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't have a problem with Barton staying up.
However I do believe that a minor league assignment would benefit him quite a bit.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If so, I have no problem with him being sent down
I just wonder if it would. It depends on whether he’s 100% healthy or playing through an injury, and on why he is not hitting well – I’m not sure. I know he seems to be swinging too hard, swinging for the fences, etc., but I’m not convinced that’s all it is. What I am convinced about is that I’m not sure what it is. I have a sneaking suspicion, though, that we may learn he is this year’s Gaudin – a guy playing through an injury without saying anything publicly. Or maybe he’s just tanking.
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by Nico on May 25, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm a Barton fan and all...
but, you just can’t have your 1B hitting .205 and slugging .301 on a contending team. And, the A’s are a contending team.
Send him down.
YAY Carlos!!!
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Pena with a better attitude.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pena has 10 home runs...
;-)
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Barton should write a diary for ESPN?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
WOO HOO!!!
Carlos Quentin walk off HR off of John Lackey.
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by Nico on May 25, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He goes all Olmedo Saenz on him.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 25, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What a way to cap off a great day!
Lackey coughs up the walk-off HR to Quentin leading off the 9th in Chicago!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 25, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Lackey couldn't get Quentin out
The curve for the homer to make it 2-0 was not a bad pitch except Quentin had to be sitting on it. His stance sure is made for hitting those.
I just replayed the home run about 10 times such is the great feeling at watch those POS get beat.
by Trainman on May 25, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Travis Buck: 3 for 4 for the Rivercats -
Game is 4-4 in the 8th. (CGon is 1 for 4 with an RBI, Brooks Conrad has a HR, Chavy is not playing.)
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by Nico on May 25, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Buck now 4-5 with a Double.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 25, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Make it 4-5 with a double for TBuck
BA now over .300 for Travis….OPS I’m too lazy to calculate
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by vignette17 on May 25, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gracias
I think it’s growing ever more likely that Travis will be called up on the day after we gain an extra year of club control. What did people calculate that was? May 31? Who goes down/is DFA’d when that happens? Brown would be my choice, but not my guess.
"Loyal? I'm the most loyal player money can buy." - Don Sutton
by vignette17 on May 25, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We could send Braden or DiNardo down
Right now we have, with Gaudin, three starters in the bullpen.
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by Nico on May 25, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chavez and Buck should be coming up at the same time...
a position player has to go, no?
My guess is Barton.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Or Donnie Murphy
With Hannahan becoming a backup and Petit in the wings, the A’s may decide they can live without Murphy. But he’s out of options, IIRC.
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by Nico on May 26, 2008 10:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They couldn't wait to drop us to #14...
when we had a little bump in the road trip. I wonder what they’ll say now:
ESPN.com Power Rankings
Dropped the A’s from #5 to #14. They had this to say about the D’backs after they were swept in a three-game series:
The rulebook clearly states: “No team can occupy the No. 1 ranking after it has been swept in a series of at least three games.”Wonder how far the BoSux will fall now after they’ve been swept by a #14 ranked team?
John Donovan – SI.com Power Rankings
Oakland AthleticsIs the mojo fading as fast now, John?
The early season mojo seems to be fading fast for the overachieving A’s, who now have lost four straight series, the last to the almost-as-green Rays. The A’s are now dangerously close to going sub-.500. In fact, with the mojo-laden Red Sox up next, if the A’s finish this weekend with their heads above the line, they’ll have done well.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 25, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mojo Laden
Any relation to Osama?
Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 25, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A sweep of the RS is soooo satisfying to watch.
I was Happy for Joe Blanton and I am sorry tomorrow is an off day. I am revved up for A’s ball. :-)
by IM4Oakgal on May 25, 2008 10:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Everything right?
Great as it is to sweep the Bawston Red Sox, to claim we did everything right is, well, “just a bit outside”. Crosby in particular did NOTHING right at the plate. Two men on, nobody out or runner at third and less than two outs (and it happened three times if I remember correctly).... and we got NOTHING. Once is somewhat excusable but three times is completely unacceptable especially against an offensive juggernaut like the Sox where every run is precious.
by itsgemme on May 26, 2008 4:40 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Celebrate the win(s). It's a team sport and the team did just fine.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 26, 2008 6:51 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby doing something right at the plate constitutes "getting lucky"
Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 26, 2008 9:12 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One of those outs was a liner snared by Lugo
Crosby has done great at the plate overall. He has a solid BA and a solid OBP, with a truckload of doubles and several key hits. Honestly, so far I have no complaints – ever hitter goes through poor stretches and when Crosby does that it will look like “oh God, the Crosby of old”. He can lunge at sliders and try to pull everything when he’s slumping if he doesn’t slump often and hits well when he’s hitting well. So far, that’s what he’s done.
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by Nico on May 26, 2008 10:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The best part about sweeping the Red Sox?
Getting to see it in person on my birthday :D
And getting to hear the two poor-sports and pottymouths behind me sulk, whine, and moan the entire game!
Ryan Sweeney is good-looking.
by Kimberly on May 26, 2008 10:17 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
you really should have turned around and said "hi" to me and Nico
Just look at me. How can you not quake in my presence? @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 26, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasn't there - musta been you and Cindi
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by Nico on May 26, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much as I despise that commercial...
“Stay thirsty, my friends.” 
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