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Open Game Thread - Game 32: A's vs. Rangers

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Texas Rangers @ Oakland Athletics


It will be really interesting to see how this (mostly) young team rebounds from a game last night  that even eternally-optimistic manager Bob Geren unequivocally labeled the "worst performance of the year." In fact, the A's defense has been so bad to start this season (2nd in the league in fielding percentage and errors) that Mychael Urban intimates that it was even a prime talking point in a 25-minute post-game summit held between Geren and Beane last night . I doubt that, with the team over-achieving so far and his 2009 option already exercised, that Geren's job is at all in danger, but nevertheless, if I were Beane, I'd be putting some heat on first-mate Bobby G to find a way to plug those holes in the gloves, lest more winnable games fall through the cracks.

It's likely that the Super Lineup might again be employed tonight against 26-year old former top Ranger's prospect (and left hander) A.J. Murray, who was just recalled to  start this game in place of injured starter Jason Jennings. Murray has battled his way back from two season-ending surgeries in recent seasons to once again make himself relevant to the Texas organization. The A's have pretty much had their way with Murray when he's pitched in relief for the Rangers in the past, saddling him with a 7.11 career ERA versus the Green and Gold in just over 6 innings. However, Murray has pitched fairly well to start this season down in Triple-A, going 2-0 with a 4.18 ERA and a 24-9 K-BB ratio in 6 games started over 28 innings. And, perhaps more importantly, throughout his career Murray has constantly been compared to former Ranger stalwart and resident media-abuser Kenny Rogers, who is something like 99-1 with a career ERA of 0.075 at the Oakland Coliseum. So, beware if those comparisons prove at all apt tonight...

On the other side of the box score, Chad Gaudin will look to continue his streak of hot pitching for the A's. Unfortunately, Gaudin does not have great career stats against the Rangers, going 2-5 with a 6.13 career ERA, although two of his most lopsided performances against Texas (12 runs allowed in 11 innings) occurred in the second half of the last season, when he was struggling against everybody and also battling injuries.

- Another thing going for the Rangers is Milton Bradley, who's volatile nature, immense talent and personal animosity towards Billy Beane combined last night, powering him to 3 hits. The guy just scares me, especially after seeing what he can do when really motivated (2006 ALCS anybody?).

- On the plus side, the A's defense should improve  from the get-go tonight as Mark Ellis will return to the lineup and the keystone to start the game, while Rajai Davis should be in center field and a much more nimble and spry pitcher will be on the mound in Chad Gaudin.

*I will be unable to watch the majority of the game tonight, so I am going to schedule another Game Thread to automatically open at 7:45pm...so switch over to that thread at your leisure/if necessary.

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Geren mentioned on his pregame radio show

that Kiko Calero has thrown as much as 2 innings in extended ST and will be going on a minor league rehab assignment soon. I don’t see where Calero would fit into the A’s 2008 bullpen, but there are certainly a few GMs out there who would bid on a healthy Calero.

by Soaker on May 3, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

A guy has to prove he is healthy before any value will be given for him..........

Instead, BB will deal someone else most likely, or send someone with an option back to the minors.

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 5:53 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm working at home tonight with the game on TV

(ha ha, working?!), but will go to the game tomorrow.

Let’s Go Oakland!

by OaklandSi on May 3, 2008 5:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I'm working at work right now

Hopefully leaving soon, though.

And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@

by monkeyball on May 3, 2008 6:01 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let's Go, Oakland!

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 3, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ok we need this one...

Halos got the W against Balt.

by IM4Oakgal on May 3, 2008 6:05 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh boy

Gnats trainer just came out to the mound with Schottenbochy, resulting in Cain leaving the game.

"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 3, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Jack Cust makes a catch!

Shocking!

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 3, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cust caught it?

Wonders never cease

"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 3, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i guess sometimes miracles do happen

by justarebelheart on May 3, 2008 6:12 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wow! Nice catch, Cust!

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just about everybody

"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 3, 2008 6:13 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

nice catch!!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Time to eat! I’ll be back later. Let’s go A’s!!

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

K

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he gone

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:14 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

This is Bradley's first year with the Rangers

I’m gunna go out on a limb here and say he will be back with the Rangers next year, and will have some sort of blowup mid season.

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 3, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think he ended his season last year with the Rangers..

Remember didn’t his manager tear Mitlon’s ACL & that’s how his season ended?

by drink409 on May 3, 2008 6:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He was a Padre then

"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 3, 2008 6:16 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Dale Jr. is the coolest man alive!!!

Nascar and A’s make for a great Saturday!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:15 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on Chad........

get out of the 1st inn please

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

oof

Didn’t need that

"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 3, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh dear

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 3, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Ummmm.....

jinx

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I noticed he looked in his glove after that catch...

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

by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

+1

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:21 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh. That's what this thing is for.

"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 3, 2008 6:23 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

drmmerchk picked a good time to go and eat

"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 3, 2008 6:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Those giveaway caps

are a couple of shades of green too light. The “Kelly Green” was lighter than the Forest Green they currently use, but it was never that pale.

by Soaker on May 3, 2008 6:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Even with our 15 run games every now and then

I still have no faith in our offense, even when facing the worst staff in the league.

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 3, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i hate to say it but i agree

by justarebelheart on May 3, 2008 6:24 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Im taking names......

its the 2nd inn and the pessimists are already out in force

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Its fun calling people on their ridiculous predictions and statements

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

ROFL!!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

TRUE!!!

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think it's skepticism more than pessimism

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

by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Im more consistant with my pessimism......

only in the 9th when street is on the mound

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:28 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

so i come back inside and see 3-0

digging out of the hole again.

alaska A

by ak_A on May 3, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Geez Bobby

Put your pants back on before coming out of the crapper.

"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 3, 2008 6:24 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I've been peeling shrimp

Well well well, how nice to see things so farked up already!

by paradox on May 3, 2008 6:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

[shakes head]

Evolution has reached only so many parts of America.

by paradox on May 3, 2008 6:26 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They should also be either raw or lightly steamed

And none of that sauce neither. Just lemon and pepper…maybe a chilli pepper on the side to munch on. Oh and beer to numb the pain.

by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 6:30 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I had shrimp for dinner!

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 3, 2008 6:33 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Time for Frank to blast his first A's bomb

"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 3, 2008 6:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

i agree

would be nice to see here..

by drink409 on May 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OK - my turn to eat

"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 3, 2008 6:29 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I’m back! We can start winning now.

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

BoCro and Ellis heard you!

That settles it—no more breaks for drmmerchk this game.

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

by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:33 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They should hurry up and win then, cuz I have plans tonight haha

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:35 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

We should be able to hit this guy fairly well

from what I saw there in the 1st.

Of course I thought that about Gaudin when he couldn’t finish off Bradley

by Trainman on May 3, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

holy crap

it looks like they totally bombed the Speed Racer movie.

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 3, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Video evidence that Keith Foulke's neck works.

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

by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

psh that’s not how you play the Jack Cust game.

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

apparently Jack Cust forgot how to play the game too, since he keeps hitting singles.

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:40 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Bad Sweeney walked 3 times last night...

maybe they’re switching unis when the A’s are up!

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

by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

yeah

Rattle a fence, Bobby!

by paradox on May 3, 2008 6:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on BoCro!!

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Offensive Goal Checklist:

[X] Don’t get No-Hit
[ ] Score a Run
[ ] Hit a Homerun
[ ] Don’t Strikeout 20 Times

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 3, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

[X] Don't set record for GIDP in game

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

by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:44 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

With enough CS you can!

I think those would count…

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

by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:45 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

So the [Devil] Rays

were able to hang on to DJ after the DFA? (according to Ken and Vince)

by Soaker on May 3, 2008 6:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I need an A’s sweatshirt.

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is that some new A's-themed mixed drink?

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

by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Naw just saw them talking to Greg Smith and he was wearing one and it reminded me that I don’t have one.

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:49 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Oh okay

Still, it could be a drink. You’d need some Galliano and…what’s green. Absinthe? Midori? It might not taste any good, but it would look great!

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

by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:51 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Double!!

Let’s Go A’s!

by paradox on May 3, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Thats the way to start it davis!

by justarebelheart on May 3, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Rajai should be leading off

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

he can but, beat out ground balls, steal bases, and cause all around havoc

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:52 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Let’s go Oakland!! ::clapclap clapclapclap::

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

MaEl homers here.

Book it.

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 3, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

presently booking it

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Unicorn Power!!! I hope you are correct.

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:54 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I should warn you...

I’ve been drinking tonight.

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 3, 2008 6:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Iced tea

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 3, 2008 6:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Might I suggest an "A's Sweatshirt?"

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

by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Wouldn’t be a game thread if you didn’t :)

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Damn.

Would’ve been a homer in a silo.

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 3, 2008 6:56 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I know why we gave 3 runs up early

I looked in my pocket and counted 666 dollars.

I took 1 dollar out

by Trainman on May 3, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

That is a lot of money to have in your pocket.

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I think he has my pocket.

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 3, 2008 6:55 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

where's the sac bunt?

Ellis isn’t hitting good lets get guys on 2nd and 3rd

witty remark

by dtownmbrown on May 3, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Not even Rajai can bunt

It’s a nightmare, just let it go.

by paradox on May 3, 2008 6:58 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Just curious

What do the numbers say about having Ellis bunt in that situation?

The monster at the end of this blog.

by grover on May 3, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

They can't say anything because they're laughing too hard

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

by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:57 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Double steal?

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

by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

LETS GO FRAAAAAAAAAAANK!!!

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I can't decide if I

LOVE or HATE the giveaway hat.

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 3, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s very St.Patricks-y to me.

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 7:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

the color doesn’t do it for me, but hey it was free

by justarebelheart on May 3, 2008 7:00 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Too bad the giants couldn’t pull off a double play there…ahahaha

by justarebelheart on May 3, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

looks like Bradley just thought

“screw it, if this continues, I’ll just snap my leg in half… I’m not an Athletic anymore, I can’t do that!”

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 3, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Nice play Bobby!

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Come on Gaudin. Throw some strikes, please.

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I haven’t been keeping up all game… but…

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Cotroneo says

“Murray has a below average fastball”

A’s are facing Cy Young then (LOL)

by Trainman on May 3, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

The drums sound louder than usual (for this year)

Saint and Duke must be back.

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 3, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

OK A’s I’m bored with this game, can we get some offense at some point?

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Gaudin looks like he wants to give Texas more runs

Balk….............

Well Chad, you won’t be around much longer pitching like you have tonight

by Trainman on May 3, 2008 7:19 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

He is really not having a good game.

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

:(

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 3, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Time to get Zito up in the 'pen

Oops, wrong team

"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 3, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Is there anyone warming up because

He’s done. I have seen enough and I am sure the people at the game have more than seen enough

by Trainman on May 3, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Can we get some runs this inning?

by justarebelheart on May 3, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Well I’m gonna head out now. Hopefully when I come home tonight I will see an A’s victory!
(Get Gaudin out of there!!)

by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I hear on the radio that Geren was not happy with Ryan Sweeney in CF

Said he needs to take charge more.

I know he should have been punched in the face by Emil Brown last night for all but running into him and causing the first error

by Trainman on May 3, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Okay, Kurt

Got us started up, so we can take some mojo to the new thread!
M-A, M-A-R, M-A-R-K, Ellis!

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 3, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

All right!

Now we need some Big Frank mojo.

"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 3, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Woo-hoo Sweeney!

(Formerly Nobody Girl)
"We are a complete freak show." -- Billy Beane

by day-to-day on May 3, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It's a shame but Mike should get more playing time

produces when he plays and has 1 freaking K for the year.

Pity he is limited to spell Barton only.

Frank willbe heating up soon though, so he’s good to have off the bench.

by Trainman on May 3, 2008 7:41 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

I finally get mlb.com and

I get 5 -0, when I turn it on. with two outs. I am stuck in Washington and never get to watch. Please come back and win this game A’s!

by jonxstri on May 3, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Good inning there for Gaudin

Let’s get us some more runs, OK boys

"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 3, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

There you go Emil!

by justarebelheart on May 3, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

Brandon Boggs with a Custian play in LF

"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 3, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

It’s time for some NEW THREAD MOJO!

The candy and the baseball all night long :)

by Englishmajor on May 3, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply reply actions actions   0 recs

EVERYONE OUT!!!

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 3, 2008 7:48 PM PDT to parent up reply reply actions actions   0 recs

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