Open Game Thread - Game 32: A's vs. Rangers
by Taj Adib on May 3, 2008 5:45 PM PDT
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Texas Rangers at Oakland Athletics, May 3, 2008 6:05 PM PDT
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 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.
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by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 5:53 PM PDT up reply 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 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 up reply 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 actions 0 recs
I think I worded that funny… it’s on for me, it’s just not syncing w/the video.
by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Denorfia excluded from the Super Lineup
That can’t be a good omen for him
by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don’t understand why he never gets to play.
by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply 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 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 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 actions 0 recs
i guess sometimes miracles do happen
by justarebelheart on May 3, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Great play by Cust!!!
Who says he’s a DH
by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 6:12 PM PDT reply 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 up reply 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 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 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 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.
by Zonis on May 3, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Dale Jr. is the coolest man alive!!!
Nascar and A’s make for a great Saturday!
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by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Chad........
get out of the 1st inn please
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by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Oh dear
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 3, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chad said Screw the Defense
I’ll lose this game on my own.
by Zonis on May 3, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ummmm.....
jinx
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by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He is leaving all his pitches up and over the plate.......
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by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
A dead corpse could have hit that pitch out
What a meatball
by Trainman on May 3, 2008 6:22 PM PDT reply 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.
by Zonis on May 3, 2008 6:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do we have to have the glass half-full discussion again?
by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Im taking names......
its the 2nd inn and the pessimists are already out in force
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by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its fun calling people on their ridiculous predictions and statements
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by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Im more consistant with my pessimism......
only in the 9th when street is on the mound
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by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply 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 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 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 actions 0 recs
I eat shrimp whole, shell and all
by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
[shakes head]
Evolution has reached only so many parts of America.
by paradox on May 3, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Hi everyone. At least it's early in the game? Anyone else come up with something positive?
by kapers on May 3, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And even if he does
He will not have to be shot on the field.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 3, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sick, but hilarious
"RIP: UserID: 517"
by Masaryk on May 3, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i kind of like the green hats in the crowd.
alaska A
by ak_A on May 3, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I LMAO'd
when I clicked on your signature this afternoon.
by Soaker on May 3, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had to look
It was kinda hilarious.
by IM4Oakgal on May 3, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply 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 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Since I missed Gaudin in the 1st, has he made corrections? Or did that inning start with 2 outs too?
by kapers on May 3, 2008 6:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He doesn't seem to be throwing very hard - I don't think anyone's swung through a fastball yet
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jack Cust
I get a good feeling for this inning.
by paradox on May 3, 2008 6:34 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
holy crap
it looks like they totally bombed the Speed Racer movie.
by Zonis on May 3, 2008 6:35 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
psh that’s not how you play the Jack Cust game.
by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Singles Machine: Jack Cust
"RIP: UserID: 517"
by Masaryk on May 3, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes he's fundamentally sound now
by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was meant in response to Zonis' post below
Here is makes no sense
by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Offensive Goal Checklist:
[X] Don’t get No-Hit
[ ] Score a Run
[ ] Hit a Homerun
[ ] Don’t Strikeout 20 Times
by Zonis on May 3, 2008 6:42 PM PDT reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
How can you set a GIDP record and K 20 times?
by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
we can;t quite check that box yet, I guess
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 3, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Curt Young on the trivia question?
by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 6:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What was the Q?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 3, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Rajai should be leading off
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by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he can but, beat out ground balls, steal bases, and cause all around havoc
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by 0akFoSho on May 3, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let’s go Oakland!! ::clapclap clapclapclap::
by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Unicorn Power!!! I hope you are correct.
by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Wouldn’t be a game thread if you didn’t :)
by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
That is a lot of money to have in your pocket.
by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Speaking of money, are you still planning on coming down here?
by kapers on May 3, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply 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 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 up reply 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 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 up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Its the big hurts turn for a home run, right here
by justarebelheart on May 3, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I will settle for a single
a RUN period!
by Zonis on May 3, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
That's Vintage A's there from years gone by
ZIPPO
by Trainman on May 3, 2008 7:00 PM PDT reply 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 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!”
by Zonis on May 3, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Two hits and a line drive in this inning.
Gaudin’s sinker isn’t working very well
by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He is not pitching well at all
That was evidenced in the Bradley at bat
by Trainman on May 3, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We are getting Singled to death....come on Chad!
"RIP: UserID: 517"
by Masaryk on May 3, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Gaudin. Throw some strikes, please.
by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t been keeping up all game… but…
by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
go watch Philidelphia
Romero is there now
by Zonis on May 3, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply 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 actions 0 recs
Let's see what Mr. Murray does
on his third trip through the A’s lineup.
by Soaker on May 3, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply 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 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
He is really not having a good game.
by drmmerchk on May 3, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply 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 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 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 actions 0 recs
Can we get some runs this inning?
by justarebelheart on May 3, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
I wish Taj Adib hadn't mentioned Kenny Rogers in the intro
by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply 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 actions 0 recs
Big Sweeney lets get us on the board!
by justarebelheart on May 3, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yes indeed!
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 3, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply 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 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
Good, no shut down inning
I hear that’s very important
by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply 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 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 actions 0 recs
Good, shut down inning
I hear that’s very important
by WaddellCanseco on May 3, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply 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 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 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 up reply actions 0 recs
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