Open Thread: Game 52 - A's vs. Blue Jays
by Nico on May 27, 2008 6:42 PM PDT
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PrintGreg Smith, it has been noted, is among those who may gain consideration as the A's All-Star Game representative. Smith takes his impressive credentials, which include a 3.18 ERA, into tonight's game, opposed by the oft electric and even more oft injured, A. J. Burnett. Although Smith's changeup helps him to be effective against right-handed batters, it's worth noting that Smith has thoroughly dominated left-handed batters, who are hitting just .158 against him in 56 ABs with two walks and no HRs.
Meanwhile, tonight marks the first confrontation between Frank Thomas and the team that cut him loose. Remember that in Thomas' return to Chicago in 2006, he HRed twice and wound up HRing 4 times in 19 ABs against the White Sox. When you see Shannon Stewart DHing tonight for the Blue Jays, however, you'll understand why Toronto simply had no room for the Big Hurt.
The lineups, which do not feature Eric Chavez on the first day he is now eligible to return to the big league roster anytime:
Stewart - DH
Hill - 2B
Rios - CF
Rolen - 3B
Barajas - C
Mench - RF
Overbay - 1B
Scutaro - LF
Eckstein - SS
Hannahan - 3B
Crosby - SS
Cust - LF
Thomas - DH
R. Sweeney - CF
E. Brown - RF
Ellis - 2B
Barton - 1B
Suzuki - C
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Bring back Scutaro and Stewart, oh yeah....Hatteberg too
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 27, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions
I just wanted to say Josh Hamilton
is a monster. Just hit a grand slam. And Jay Bruce in his debut is 2-2 with 2 walks an RBI and stolen base. Talk about young studs.
When will then be now? Soon.
yeah...but we have one thing those teams don't...D. Barton
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 27, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Just a legend?
I hope he has entire level of youth baseball named after him, and also a crippling disease.
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
Bruce just added a 2 RBI double...
Can I cant wait till we get our own young studs coming up in green and gold.
When will then be now? Soon.
I seriously HATE Comcast!
I can’t wait until I move so I can get my DirecTV back!
We want our Swisher Back!!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on May 27, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
why don't we
ever get the damn HD channel either, Giants are on the road and they never giver us roadies in HD
Glad to hear it's not just mine.
Fucking Comcast.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on May 27, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Is CSN+ acting crazy for anyone else?
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.
Yeah, crazy for me too both channels.
in Redwood City. grrr
I'm gonna put in my frequent "why isn't Bowen getting a start today?" whining right here
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Hey, Danny Haren is pitching for the D'backs
against the Giants. Who are on CSN-BA. Which I am watching. Because CSN+ is broken.
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.
He's pitching against the Giants
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It's a conspiracy!!
They are trying to drive up ratings for Giants games by not giving us the A’s game! Don’t WATCH! You will be contributing to Comcast’s evil doings!
We want our Swisher Back!!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on May 27, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Happy birthday, Frank!
And thanks for signing that vesting option clause that brought you back to us.
formerly known as mdl
+{black screen}
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
Grrr…at least put on the jewelry crap, anything is better then the black screen
by justarebelheart on May 27, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Aaron Hill with the BB
He’s fallen into Smith’s clever trap, I see…
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Buahahahaaha...
Take a lead, Aaron…Steal second, c’mon…Hee hee hee…
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
They just showed Harden in the dugout
I think his beard is spreading.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'd say Barton caught it because he's been sick,
but he doesn’t catch everything that comes his way.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
No, it's just spreading up Harden's face
kinda like mold.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
You forgot "staring contest with the cat"
I have 11:8 odds on the cat.
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
Translates to:
It’s up to 34 degrees outside and the cat’s unconscious. Or too drunk to move.
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
No you spelled it right:
e-v-e-n-t-u-a-l-l-y.
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
Danny Haren's pretty.
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.
Oops - 3 run HR off of Haren
Pretty or not.
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
Less pretty now.
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.
me too
but my whole team sucks anyway, itll just add to it
LETS GO OAK-LAND!
by thingswecarry on May 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
It was hit right to him and it dropped right at his feet. It took about as much time as an extra step before the throw would have.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Overbay's fault for dropping it
although it looks like Eckstein’s arm is already tired!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Tired act?
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
David Eckstein: we're not selling Grrranimals here!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Eckstein's nowhere near as strong as an oompah-loompah
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Plus, Hannahan was face down on home plate the whole time
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 miggyk2?
Surely he has an opinion.
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.
Where's Trainman to say
we’d be up 5-0 by now if it weren’t for Geren? Where’s Cindi to say, “No, it would be 0-5!”
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
The Haren deal is one of those where
I love Haren, want him to do well, yet don’t miss him – partly because our rotation has been so surprisingly solid and mostly because I love the haul we got for him. I’d make the trade again, yet I think it was a solid trade for Arizona too.
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
Comcast New Commerical
A boy shows his report card to mom and it’s all B and C’s. Get No A’s. Sign up for Comcast now and you get no A’s games.
by What Would Rickey Do on May 27, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
I smiled when I read this
so true
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
The night is still young
even though the Big Hurt is not.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
You are my new hero
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
Back off, perv
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
Strike 3 to Cust was borderline low and away
which is bad for Cust, but really good for Smith if the ump keeps calling that pitch for a strike.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
How peachy that you can watch the game and I can't
It’s not about where you live, it’s about what cable package you have.
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
Lots of people are jealous of my package
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ron Hassey and Vida Blue not being among them
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
Frank really hasn't been any good
in his 40s. :-(
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
2-0 Tigers over LAA in the 2nd
on a Miguel Cabrera HR off of E. Santana. Yes that’s right, folks, the Detroit Tigers have scored a run.
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
If you had told me that without the particulars
I would have believed pissed ol’ Jim Leyland when into the box and hit it himself to show up the team.
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by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
That would be so old school!
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
He must lace up his cleats still for a reason!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I just assumed it was Alzheimers
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 thought it was for better traction in the bathroom
damn metamusil
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
did anyone else watch the Texas/Tampa Bay game?
Padilla worked HARD, but ended up K-ing 10 and getting the W. Was really exciting to watch, if by “exciting” I mean “hard on Wash’s heart.”
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
Any word on why CSN+ isn't working?
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
I'm on hold with Comcast.
All of their customer service representatives are currently busy. Please wait on the line and listen to this crappy elevator music.
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.
No
I actually tried live chat with Comcast support, but of course that guy was in Bulgaria or someplace. He did his best but could not answer my question.
Maybe he was blacked out?
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
Maybe his BAL was too high.
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.
What's ironic
is that I have Extra Innings. I can watch 13 of the 15 MLB games tonight there. The Giants are on the main FSN channel. Of course the A’s are blacked out on EI.
So the Comcast Sports Network does not work on Comcast
but I can watch CSN+ on Direct TV?
Something’s wrong with this picture.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
DId the guy from Bulgaria tell you
I don’t know where the A’s are.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Some guy at Comcast is trying to convince me the game is blacked out, even though CSN Bay Area says to turn to CSN+ 410 for the game…
Comcast
known for their “crack” customer service and “excellence” in cable television services!
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
Crack, alcohol, whatever
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 guess there really won't be an A's game on TV tonight
After an off day and a promise of a game all day it’s bad, I hardly have a life, I need baseball.
Holy Crap I just realized
Why is Scutaro playing Left Field and Shannon Stewart DHing?
I mean, aside from the fact that Stewart can’t even hit well enough to play LF, let alone DH, is he so bad defensivly there that Scutaro is better in the outfield?
No, he's just such a great power hitter
that the Jays feel they have to DH him.
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
Speaking of platoons:
Rob Picciolo and Chicken Stanley
Keith Drumright and Shooty Babbitt
Wayne Gross and Mickey Klutts
Dave Revering and Kelvin Moore
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
Only logical reason I can possibly imagine
is that Gibbons wants to be able to PH Stairs for Hill or Eckstein, and would want Scoot to play SS/2B afterwards with Stairs going to LF. Starting Scoot in LF allows him to do this without losing the DH.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
The only logical reason I can possibly imagine
is that Gibbons is a bit of an idiot.
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
At least I don't have to see those black alts.
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.
What?!?!
EMIL BROWN?
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.
Maybe not the most boring game ever anymore?
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
Emil just made it less boring!!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
The throw wasn't airmailed,
it was EMILED!
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
Brown made good contact with the ball for a change
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
Billy's gonna sign him for the Quakes -- that was a nice slide tackle.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Emil steals 2nd.
Ball thrown into left field, Emil comes around to score.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
20 minutes and waiting with Comcast.
T-Mobile is gonna loooooove me this month.
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.
T-Mobile and Comcast
In cahoots
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah.
So helpful. It’s outside of their “call center” so they can do nothing about it nor do they have any updates on when it will be fixed.
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.
SB, throw tailed into the runner, bounced off his foot into no-man's land in short LF
Eckstein had backed up the throw, so no one was out there. Brown busted it all the way, and beat the throw clearly but not by a mile.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
The CSR also recommended calling Comcast Sports Net. Their number is 415-296-8900. But, he didn’t guarantee anyone would answer…
Tried that first.
No answer.
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.
What's ironic
is that the MLB.TV broadcast is… the CSN feed.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
technically
it’s closer to a paradox… but I think it’s only peculiar.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
It's like rain on your wedding day
Wait, is that irony?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
on the fiber
no wire involved, most likely
It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz
by eastcoasta'sfan on May 27, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
I was gonna say “on the glass” but was too obscure. Fiber was a better choice of words.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
cuz my brain is still old school
and I think “cable” denotes copper, even though I know it doesn’t have to.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
yes, listening on XM
from boston
It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz
by eastcoasta'sfan on May 27, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
just making sure
there’s no need to liveblog the game (with the express written consent of the Oakland Athletics, of course).
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
sad :(
I wanted to watch the game but don’t get FSN+ or CSN+ or whatever it’s called these days… and Haren’s not even winning on the channel I do get. Plus the D-backs’ red jerseys hurt my eyes. However, they are better than the A’s black ones, which make me black out…
Maybe the A's black jerseys are causing the blackout
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
We're having a style blackout
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I seriously think I have used that form 5 times this season already.
And called them once to get a PERSONAL email when the form wasn’t working.
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.
Last time I did that instant message customer service thing
with Comcast they said that they’d set up an appointment for a technician to come next week… thanks Habib but that won’t help
Don't blame Habib.
He’s just tryin’ to put food on his family.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Talk to Naseem
He is way better at his job than Habib is.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a tought night
I don’t dislike the guy, I don’t know him. We needed that win that night, I know that.
He was the stinky dead kind of gamer in that game
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Zook did swing at that. Good call by the 1B ump
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah! Good call!
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.
Bowen woulda hit it 700 feet for a 5-run homer
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I would pay to see that!
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.
As opposed to
the current situation: Paying to not see it.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
And then Rajai Davis would love you
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Are you kidding me, the recording told me they are unable to help me at this time and hung up.
by justarebelheart on May 27, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions
when I play word association
“jack hannahan” is rarely followed by “leadoff hitter”
I like the guy, I just wish we had a leadoff hitter
It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz
by eastcoasta'sfan on May 27, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions
Rickey Henderson!
Sad thing is, some of you are saying “hey, that’d be an upgrade”
It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz
by eastcoasta'sfan on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Dr. Earl Holloway is not sounding like a good choice
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 enjoyed listening to the game on my drive home from Knoxville Sunday.
It kept me awake for 3 hours of the 13 hour drive. The rest was a crapshoot whether I was coherent or not.
Man that guy is clutch
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
Toronto already has 2 errors?
How did that happen?
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.
Eckstein throw, catcher throw on steal
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
Ah, thanks.
I was conversing with my friendly Comcast customer service rep.
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.
Catcher didn't deserve an error
in my opinion. Just a weird fluke play.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
The throw tailed into the runner -- no chance for 2B to make a tag
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Overbay dropped Eckstein's lob on Crosby's grounder to SS in the 1st, and then the Emil Brown SB thingy
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Grrr
I didn’t know what was up.
Here’s info – if you have a DCT-2000, press power-off then the select button immediately.
You can then see all sorts of stats in their menu.
But won’t help you here.
First gamethread in my new apartment!
I haven’t got a TV here yet, and now I’m glad I didn’t bother running out to buy one tonight.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
Wheee!
Housewarming party at Englishmajor’s!!!
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.
It'll be a great place for Fourth of July
Or it would if it’s the rare Fourth of July when it isn’t foggy. But right now I am looking at a panorama that includes Treasure Island, the Transamerica building, and Mt. Tam.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 27, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Where's your new general location?
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 work for the company
that owns the Transamerica building. It’s teh cool.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
I used to go up to Cragmont Park for the Fourth of July
Beautiful view
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
If Cragmont Park is near Cragmont Elementary
then I’m about a block away. Near Marin and Euclid. It is beautiful but I am concerned that my transmission is not going to survive driving up Marin for too long.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 27, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Ooh, nice area.
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.
smack in the fog belt
You would’ve been better off 1.5mi in either direction (except maybe west).
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
Hey, we're neighbors!
I’m close enough to stalk you rob you drop in and say hi to 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
I thought I heard a goat moaning last night!
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Moans of joy, right?
Just double-checking.
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
take Los Angeles instead
and then turn left on Spruce, and right on any of the other streets. Less traffic, less hill, more car life. :)
There's no crying in baseball!
Thanks!!!!
I knew there had to be a better way. Although I am enjoying driving up the steep hill at 6 mph in my 1988 Camry and watching the SUV folks behind me fume.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 27, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Where are you heading home from? The Marin exit off 80?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yup
I used to live down at the Albany end of Marin so it’s the most obvious route for me.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 27, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
You can also get off at University
but cut under the overpass (stay to the right off 80), which puts you on Frontage. A few blocks up you can turn right on Cedar. Cedar can take you to the bottom of Hopkins (angled left immediately after you cross San Pablo), which brings you up to Henry right at the tunnel to Solano (under the circle at the bottom of the Marin hill). Or, you can stay on Cedar all the way to Euclid, turn left on Euclid and head up that way.
That would save time if there’s freeway traffic (and when isn’t there freeway traffic?).
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I think Cragmont elementary is west of Euclid, right? Cragmont Park is east of Euclid
It has a kind of stone gazebo thing with a view that covers about a 180 degree sweep.
Bring hot chocolate!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Hey, this is Athletics Nation,
not freaking Yahoo maps.
Back to discussing how much we hate Comcast, please.
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
THANK YOU!
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.
Comcast has been showing Scoot highlights
06 playoffs, walkoff HR against Rivera…Fosse is enjoying himself.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Freudian or Jungian?
Oh, I get it….have a good rest and wake up to the news of an A’s victory!
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 27, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Well hey I got to see how Emil scored while watching the Giants game….
by justarebelheart on May 27, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions
This is kinda like that night AN was down for hours during a game and I just kept refreshing, refreshing, refreshing.
I keep pressing “last” go to to 410 with all this hope…then nothing. Frozen Giants.
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.
YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
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.
Frozen Giants? LIke cryogenically? Man, Sabean really is desperate.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Hey, they have Ted Williams batting cleanup
And their #3 hitter sitll swings about as often as Cust.
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 - I'm pretty sure if it were Eveland pitching
he’d have tried to drop at least two of the three.
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
How about a little love for the man
His arm kept Scutaro at 2nd, which had to make life easier for Smith…
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 27, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Let's hope we don't get any hits this inning
It seems to work out better that way
It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz
by eastcoasta'sfan on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions
"Due Up: Crosby, Cust, Big Hurt"
I enjoyed that.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
I spy...black socks?!
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.
YAY!!!
Comcast is working!!! I still HATE Comcast, but at least I can see my game now!
We want our Swisher Back!!
by BobbyCrosbysGirl on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
He has been recently.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 27, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
As a NRAF who hasn't been checking many box scores lately it's news to me
I think the kid is going to impress.
by methodrampage on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Holy moly, that is one empty coliseum.
Even more than usual. Do people even know that the A’s are in town?
Ryan Sweeney is good-looking.
The schedule doomed it from the start
The day after Memorial Day = people are either still on vacation or making up for the time they took off
+ sandwiched in between a Boston series and $2 night.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 27, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Singing Happy Birthday to Frank at the Coli.
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.
That is so sweet
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 27, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
They should have pinch run Eveland
and then tried to score on Sweeney’s hit.
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
they were Frank's left-overs
Smith had to give ‘em back when Frank came back
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
I thought it was Dallas Braden's old uniform pants
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
ESPN Scoreboard is way, way ahead of everthing else
I know what Rolen does…
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 27, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
Is it, like, ahead of the actual game?
Because that’d be pretty cool.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 27, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
This is Haren's worst outing of the season
I can’t believe it’s v. the Gnats. Sheesh.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
What's his name just said a "sell out crowd" in Oakland
Doesn’t look like it to me…
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 27, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions
He was being ironical.
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.
No, no, no
The fans are just sell outs.
by methodrampage on May 27, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
No, what he really meant was
there was a fan sitting under the broadcast booth who had his cell out—he was calling to tell his girlfriend he’d be home early because there’s not going to be any traffic getting out of the parking lot.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 27, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
It's the secret of the next AN day
Unlimited space in the parking lot for tailgating.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Checking in between updating spreadsheets for work....
Score didn’t change but I sure got a great description of Englishmajor’s new neighborhood.
apparently every ANer
has lived in Berkeley at one point or now. (Go Bears!)
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
ew.
thanks for the close-up, csn: lincecum is so sweaty he looks like he just got out of the shower. drip drip drip…
I have the G's game on mute
and A’s game on radio.
Life is good. Seriously. I love baseball season.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
Fosse kills me
He’s got a hard-on for Zook’s “young legs.”
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Bobby! From the outside half of the plate!
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.
What is this whole scoring runs thing? I'm not familiar with it.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 27, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions
I remember the scoring runs
but the stealing bases—that seems very new.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 27, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
We've scored all 3 runs because of the speed vents on our batting helmets!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It's the black uniforms
Make you look deceptively slow. Fools the outfielders.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
M. Sweeney coming in to replace Frank
Vince is guessing he hurt himself running.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
I was just thinking that
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe he had a 9 PM reservation somewhere
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 27, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 27, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Haren.
In the billiard room. With the candlestick.
Woah, was that a double entendre?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Emil vs. Lights
Emil prevails.
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
The really bad sequel to Joe vs. the Volcano
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
E-Meal
with an excellent play. No lights when you crouch down like that.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
That was NOT a hard catch.
But Emil can make anything look hard!
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.
Oh jeezus.
DIFFICULT.
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.
Like that disclaimer's going to matter with this crowd
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Emil
shoe top catch
earns his money today
perhaps the black unis are absorbing the stadium lights
Green Hulk Fists
Maybe he should wear sunglasses at night
Even though that guy is already on the Brewers.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 27, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
Hannavez
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 27, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
New song for Emil.
No more Last of the Mohicans theme.
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.
Put yo Stunna Shades on!!
E-40
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
He's not Mexican enough.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 27, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Chavez 0-1 w/ a BB so far
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 27, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions
NEW THREAD OPEN
Not that this one did us too badly.
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
Meyer 110 pitches and not through 4 innings yet
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 27, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions
some things never change
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?"
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 27, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
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