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Open Thread: Game 52 - A's vs. Blue Jays

Greg 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   0 recs

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.

by Syphon on May 27, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

ilk

alaska A

by ak_A on May 27, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Haha so true.

Hope Doolittle becomes a stud.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on May 27, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's it?

I hope Doolittle becomes a legend. I guess I’ll keep dreaming.

by muffinpryde on May 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Seuss?

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 27, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Syphon on May 27, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

why don't we

ever get the damn HD channel either, Giants are on the road and they never giver us roadies in HD

by Spidz34 on May 27, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yer missing

the “cool” black alts.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Let's get this party started!

Photobucket

(radio almost always works)

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Boooooooo

Ryan Sweeney is good-looking.

by Kimberly on May 27, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he's looking good too

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's pitching against the Giants

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

They'll make it

I’ll let you know, I’m waiting. Baby Sweeney for the 1st out.

by paradox on May 27, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Happy birthday, Frank!

And thanks for signing that vesting option clause that brought you back to us.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on May 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate comcast!

by justarebelheart on May 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

+1

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+{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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tough after an off day

I was looking forward to the game all day.

by paradox on May 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Rios pops to foul territory

caught and out.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

another multi tasking evening

with this game and the M’s on FSNW real tv.

alaska A

by ak_A on May 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is that why Barton gets

good defensive ratings?

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on May 27, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Smith throws to first

not in time. heh heh heh

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cust catches Roland FO

A’s up!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'll learn to spell

eventually

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

seriously on a roll tonight

u n me both

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

tell me you're kidding!

I like a low standard, but com’on!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh

I have him on my fantasy team.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Damn

Eckstein drops it and Hannahan still doesn’t beat the throw?

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok

but he just dropped a SECOND one.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I usually refer to him as

Photobucket

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

heh

I felt bad for him, no matter the bravado in that text his day was ruined—just from that series of comments.

by paradox on May 27, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

somone should make it

at youtube it

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cros steals 2nd

go BoCro!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe next time

can’t catch up to the 98mph

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

40 is young

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on May 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Any word on why CSN+ isn't working?

"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin

by Helloooo 1st on May 27, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

cuz it's Comcast?

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Soaker on May 27, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Soaker on May 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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…

by bullpenbaker on May 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Comcast

known for their “crack” customer service and “excellence” in cable television services!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by paradox on May 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess I have no life now

You did this to me, Comcast!

by paradox on May 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?

by Zonis on May 27, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

reminds me of the days

When the A’s platoon-DH batted 9th…

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Baby Sweeney!

Let’s Go A’s!

by paradox on May 27, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's the most boring game

the rest of us aren’t seeing.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

(wink)

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It is boring

Try it on the radio!

The announcers are good, the game is simply flat.

by paradox on May 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeez, give 'em more than one inning!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

See? See?

Exciting!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yea E-Meal

scores from first on a steal… !

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow

We love you, Comcast!

by paradox on May 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOOOHOOOO! 1-0 A's

Screw you, Comcast!

Ryan Sweeney is good-looking.

by Kimberly on May 27, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

holy crapy yer funny tonight!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Emil steals 2nd.

Ball thrown into left field, Emil comes around to score.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ball hit Emeal as he was stealing 2nd, as far as I can tell. Ball went somewhere, Emeal kept running… all the way home.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

nice

alaska A

by ak_A on May 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

T-Mobile and Comcast

In cahoots

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

gawd, doing research for denver move

i thought i saw comcast on the cable menu. sheesh.

alaska A

by ak_A on May 27, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stolen Base, E2, run

Thanks, emil!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Comcast says they are aware of the issue and are trying to rectify our lack of screen/sound/game!

by bullpenbaker on May 27, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hope they feel terrible

The whole thread sends them nightmare mojo, dern them.

by paradox on May 27, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hey, it's a game of inches.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The CSR also recommended calling Comcast Sports Net. Their number is 415-296-8900. But, he didn’t guarantee anyone would answer…

by bullpenbaker on May 27, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

on the wire

no air involved.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It may get a satellite bounce

On the way to the set. I don’t know.

by paradox on May 27, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's ironic

is that the MLB.TV broadcast is… the CSN feed.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OMFG.

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 27, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

technically

it’s closer to a paradox… but I think it’s only peculiar.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It's like rain on your wedding day

Wait, is that irony?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

yeah

I was gonna say “on the glass” but was too obscure. Fiber was a better choice of words.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Does everyone at least

have access to radio?

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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…

by whiteshoes40 on May 27, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Here's the link

Send your vitriolic comments to Comcast Sports Net here:

http://bayarea.comcastsportsnet.com/Contact.jsp

by Soaker on May 27, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Sacred#24 on May 27, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Don't blame Habib.

He’s just tryin’ to put food on his family.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Yeah

Gameday Audio but it doesn’t lessen my disappointment.

by IM4Oakgal on May 27, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As opposed to

the current situation: Paying to not see it.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Exactly.

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 27, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And then Rajai Davis would love you

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OH NO!!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Frank Thomas!

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on May 27, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Haren update

4IP, 1BB, 5K, 4ER, 2HR

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Zito-esque.

Except for the K’s.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lincecum

3K, 1BB

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Marc-OH!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by kapers on May 27, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Catcher didn't deserve an error

in my opinion. Just a weird fluke play.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

E-meal mojo

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Eckstein

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Comcast

I can’t even say how royally pissed I am at comcast

by doublegee203 on May 27, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by MobiusKlein on May 27, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing happens when

I press 410 on the remote….the pic just freezes…is this everyone?

by Khmi on May 27, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nope mine is still pitch black…

by justarebelheart on May 27, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Englishmajor on May 27, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

she's in Berkeley

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I work for the company

that owns the Transamerica building. It’s teh cool.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

smack in the fog belt

You would’ve been better off 1.5mi in either direction (except maybe west).

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gigglingone on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shan

It’s good to see Shannon agin

by doublegee203 on May 27, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Totally.

Because we know he’s not a power threat.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm on the couch

Night all. Please be well, I was at work at 0500 today. Have fun!

by paradox on May 27, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Freud vs. Jung

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nick on May 27, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Gnats are just that old!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LMFAO!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Emil catches all the outs

to the disdain of the stadium lights

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

was that the last time Smith pitched?

you think Emil is trying to atone for something?

by drink409 on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

My comcast is back…

"Get heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on May 27, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

"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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

are they?

i can’t quite tell.
dammit, bobby, get back up to the plate. we can’t investigate this without you.

by schmifty on May 27, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by Kimberly on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The who now?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Look at Big hurt move!

by justarebelheart on May 27, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hurt just made someone else's standard double

into an exciting Frank Double

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on May 27, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on May 27, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by Nico on May 27, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Remember the time Huddy pinch ran?

That was funny.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 27, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

they were Frank's left-overs

Smith had to give ‘em back when Frank came back

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on May 27, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply