Open Game Thread: Game 55 - A's at Rangers
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 4:46 PM PDT
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PrintTo recap the last few days: Fiorentino (OF), Melillo (2b), and DiNardo (P) all taken off the 40-man roster (DFA'd). Chavez and Calero reinstated from the 60-day DL and added to the active roster; AthleticsNation contributor Brad Ziegler added to the 40-man and active roster. Buck and Carlos Gonzalez recalled from AAA and ready to start in the outfield tonight for the A's.
Eight players currently on the 15-day DL for the A's: Swooney, Sweeney, Andrew Brown, Casilla, Devine, Donnie Murphy, Frank T, Denorfia.
The most intriguing starting lineup the A's have trotted out this year:
Chavy makes his regular-season debut at third, CarGon makes his major league debut in CF, Buck returns to his familiar lead-off role, and the collective range of our outfielders improves as Cust returns to the DH role.
Not to be picky, but the only way I'd like it better is with Hannahan at first base.
Today marks the two-month anniversary of this comment:
Barton is going to have an OPS of .650 in two months, and he may very well be back in Sacramento.
Barton's current line : .322 OBP, .328 SLG, .650 OPS. But unfortunately that prediction was only half right.
Tonight's opposing starting first baseman, Chris Shelton , was at .354/.429/.625 - a 1.054 OPS - before joining the Rangers, where he's posted a .734 OPS over 22 games. He was also released and available for free this past offseason, illustrating the point that passable offense at first base should be very easy to come by.
In somewhat related news, Buck ended up spending exactly 20 days optioned down in AAA, meaning that the A's gained an extra year of contractual control over him. Instead of being a free agent at age 28 after the 2012 season, the A's will have him under control for 2013 at age 29.
I think it would be wise for the A's to send Barton down for 32 days at some point this season to realize the same long-term benefit.
The A's currently stand at 29-25 through 54 games, exactly one-third of the way finished with the season. That is an 87-win pace; right at the threshold where every precious win counts. Let's go A's!
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Deep thoughts...shallow mind
Beyond all the excitement of all the call-ups, I think people are forgetting that the A’s have been a highly competitive, but all these injuries could have severe (IMO) negative ramifications on the A’s competitiveness over the next month. I’m almost willing to say this current 25-man active roster is an inferior product.
I could definitely see them having a June-swoon (not swooney). Maybe all these moves puts things into perspective to remind all us ANers that this is a rebuilding/reloading year and not to have dreams of contending for the division title.
I’m excited to see all these guys come up but also disappointed at the same time. I thought, before all the recent injuries, we had a real shot to stay in the race. Losing the Big Hurt, just when he was starting to warm-up. Losing R. Sweeney, just when he was improving defensively and staying consistent at the plate. Losing Devine, just when he was starting to look like a dominant reliever and the future Street replacement. M. Sweeney was doing a great job relieving Barton. Chavez I’m sure will be rusty for quite some time. CarGon is an unknown quantity. You just don’t know if you will get the 07 Buck or the 08 version. Calero, OUCH – enough said. Ziegler, you just don’t if his dominany MiLB numbers will translate to the big show. Am I crazy to feel like things are slipping away? You can never tell with the A’s…I hope they prove me wrong and one day we’ll all look back to this as a positive fork in the season.
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 30, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions
you are forgetting that the main thing that's kept us in contention, thats kept us "Good"
is the one part of the team thats healthy right now: the starting rotation.
+1
"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane
by athleticsBB4life on May 30, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow! You're right! Travis Buck DID spend exactly 20 games in Sacramento!
(as long as you don’t count those 4 extra games he played there)
Wow! You can't read!
It says 20 days.
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions
What a nice surprise...
much more into this game now than I was 4 hrs ago.
When will then be now? Soon.
Rangers' telecast on MLBTV -- crap
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Do you think any Rangers' parents are in the stands?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Emil Brown in the 5th spot makes me throw up just a little
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:08 PM PDT reply actions
Against a lefty, it's okay. Against a righy, not so much.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Well, I'm not necessarily saying Geren is wrong
It’s just not something I want to see as a person who wants the A’s to win baseball games.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:10 PM PDT up reply actions
it's not OK
Emil doesn’t really have a significant L/R platoon split.
I'm handy, but I've never built anything of consequence. @('.')@
I thought he had a noticeable L/R split over his career.
Was I wrong about that?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
meh
He’s got an advantage vs LHPs of about 10 pts AVG, 45 pts SLG, 15 pts OBP. And that’s only over ~675 ABs total lifetime vs LHPs.
And this season (even smaller sample size), he has NO power vs LHPs.
The problem is that he just isn’t any good.
I'm handy, but I've never built anything of consequence. @('.')@
I agree he isn't really any good
I’m less pessimistic sending him out there against a lefty than against someone like Millwood, though.
And thanks for checking the stats!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I can pretend to be Jennifer for you
“bitch, bitch, bitch, Rich Harden is hot, I like men in high socks”
....Hows that?
I assume it's still his back problem that's bothering him
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
And Taj hadn't even said anything about it yet!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
The patch of blinding light followed Brown to LF
The Ballpark has a sense of humor
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It's nice to see one of our pitchers using the glove to field a ball
rather than the bare hand or wrist or stomach.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I WANT TO SEE CHAVEZ HIT. I DO NOT CARE WHAT SOME RANGERS FAN SAYS TO YOUR NOMADIC INTERVIEWER!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
oooh wow
look at all those roster moves… interesting lineup… this will be a cool game to watch!
makes me feel so much better to have Buck back
Is Chavez crowding the plate more than he used to?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Photomail from Jennifer!
I’m not sure whether that picture was taken before or after she molested Travis. I’m thinking before... I haven’t heard from her since…
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
by Poppy on May 30, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That could explain Buck's at bat, too...
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Korach: Devine injury "not serious"
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Any A's mouthpiece: the plague "not serious"
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:23 PM PDT up reply actions
The Titanic:
little leak and some water on the floor.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
is the A's front office protesting outside the DNC?
I'm handy, but I've never built anything of consequence. @('.')@
He should be hitting 5th, not Brown. Actually, why isn't MaEl batting #2?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Emil has a great approuch at the plate
see the first pitch and swing as hard as you can, lol
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
once again, tie goes to the frontpager
I'm handy, but I've never built anything of consequence. @('.')@
this is weird
i come home, dont check AN, then turn on the game ten min ago and see buck leading off and CarGon in the dugout. I was kind of excited. Then i DO check AN and see all the new DLers…
im not so excited anymore…
"Never in your wildest alcoholic dreams could you conjure up a game like this!" Ken Korach
by jackcustismyhero32 on May 30, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions
I'm glad MaEl got to 2nd on that one. His leg was still a problem against Boston
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Better swing from Barton
Not overswinging as much and trying to pull the ball into the 3rd deck
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah, an opposite field warning track fly out is a little bit encouraging, I think.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions
no devastating state-sliding-into-the-ocean earthquake today! Yet!
Woo-hoo!
I'm handy, but I've never built anything of consequence. @('.')@
I dont know whats more depressing
that comment, or the fact that I agreed so much with it.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
Those chick magnet Men's Warehouse ads bug me
If a suit could get me laid I’d be wearing one, damn straight.
Im wearing a suit as i watch this game
just in case an chick i know wants to web cam.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I got it glittered with the A's logo in front
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 5:37 PM PDT up reply actions
i don't believe you
if you’re really right behind home, stand up and yell something.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
BLAAAAAA!!!!
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
Before we get too down about the DLs,
R. Sweeney’s DL trip is precautionary and because they don’t want to play short-handed for several days (isn’t that what we normally complain about?) and Devine’s is also a good conservative decision on a minor injury. I’m more concerned about Thomas because the day he returns we play interleague ball for two weeks – so he’s virtually lost for a month.
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
Thomas out for a month
does mean Cust at DH for most of that month. Silver lining.
And if CarGon and Buck can hit, the impact of Thomas being out won’t be too severe.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:34 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't see Cust DHing much in interleague games :-(
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
Well I meant until then
How many NL park game do they play? 6? 9?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions
You're right, it's only 6
For some reason I thought it was more. Woo hoo!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I dunno 'bout "minor" for Devine
First it was forearm soreness/tightness, then a forearm strain, now “elbow inflammation.”
We shall see.
I'm handy, but I've never built anything of consequence. @('.')@
Hey, look at me - I'm in the 10th row next to him!
Cindi is just to my left.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
No - "security concerns"
And they say they’re friendly to kids.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I thought they loved Cool J
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
argh, i meant to say chicks dig the sweet pickoff move
akin to chicks dig the longball -> the chavy/zito/harden commercial
wow, no logo on the helmet, cargon looks like a little leaguer.
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
That little leaguer hit a double
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 30, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
But it was a little league bloop double...or something
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:39 PM PDT up reply actions
It would have been a homer
in the ballpark out by the school
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 30, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
double!
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
He killed it!!!!!!
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
ALRIGHT!!!!
WOOOOO!!!!
"Never in your wildest alcoholic dreams could you conjure up a game like this!" Ken Korach
by jackcustismyhero32 on May 30, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions
Yeaaaaah!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:39 PM PDT reply actions
Seriously, though,
he hit a total pitcher’s pitch – well done.
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
And we were wherever we are to see it!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Row 10 next to Cindi!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Luckily CSN didn't black it out
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 30, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions
CarGon could have taken third
as soon as Young threw – but I’ll forgive him this 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
Thats the first time I have seen him
he does have a nice swing
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 5:41 PM PDT reply actions
MSweeney "throws the ball in the stands"...
har, har. Dude, that joke only works once. Give it up, dude.
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
Yup
It’s a helmet from Walmart
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 30, 2008 5:42 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon, Rivercats!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Didn't that look like a foul tip?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah, but Laird just clanked it
For no apparent reason.
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
So how is that a K?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Because it wasn't a foul tip, Laird just didnt catch it cleanly
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I mean no foul tip, just
Laird’s inability to catch a curve at the knees.
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
Welcome to the big leagues, Cargon
Make sure to bring supplies because you’re going to stranded on base a lot in this club.
Green Hulk Fists
Geren, Bocro is batting around .200
the last 10 games, great time to move him up in the order.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 5:46 PM PDT reply actions
heh
he did well when they first moved him up – i think that’s why they decided to keep him there. maybe it’s time to reconsider though.
Who do you replace him with though
I just thought about it. Barton cant hit right now, Zook sucks right now. Maybe Cust in the 2 hole
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Jeter?
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
Is Jeter the answer to all questions?
by WaddellCanseco on May 30, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
The answer to that is "Jeter"
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Yes, Bob, please overreact and
keep fiddling the lineup based on 10 game samples!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I don't think Crosby should hit #2
But the guy I want there (Barton) shouldn’t either. There’s no point in juggling around everybody. Just make the lineup and let people hit.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:48 PM PDT up reply actions
He has down it every other time
how many lead off hitters have the A’s had in this short season?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
So you cant say Geren
doesnt use small samples. He used Buck, then Zook and then Jack H. all in less then 40% of the season
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions
He doesn't need to tinker constantly
I’m fine leaving him there.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Wait, "tinker" or "tinkle"
Because if he has to tinkle constantly, he should see a doctor. Not Earl Holloway, though.
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
Tomorrow Heavy Weight Matchup, Blanton v. Ponson
Bartolo Colon is even shocked.
by put em in a body bag johnny on May 30, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions
I never want my colon to be shocked
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 30, 2008 5:49 PM PDT up reply actions
There are a hell of a lot of comments in the game threads for the last 3 days.
Anything funny, or can I skip ‘em?
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
Nothing good, except this comment right now
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
AAAAAAAAIIIIIIIIIIIIIIGHHHHH!!!
Catalanotto’s gameday photo looks like Kung Fu Richie Cunningham.
I'm handy, but I've never built anything of consequence. @('.')@
Travis Buck makes right field FUN!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:51 PM PDT reply actions
Duke
at 47 pitches already. probably going 6 at this pace
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
I sense Ziegler time!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Why, is it Monday morning?
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
Good AB for Statue
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Only because the robot-monkeys are thinking about it
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Is he going to come out with a cap
without a logo on it?
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on May 30, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Millwood looks really good tonight
Can’t say that too often.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:55 PM PDT reply actions
Agreed - I've never been impressed with Millwood,
but he’s pitching well so far tonight.
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
And that no-hitter a few years ago (wasn't he with Philly then?)
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah he looks good
but Cust swinging the bat might help
I really wish you'd start to understand that Cust's productivity is entirely based on him NOT swinging at so many piitches
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 5:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Taking an occasional hack at
two-strike pitches down the middle wouldn’t be a bad adjustment, though.
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
That pitch wasn't really a two-strike pitch down the middle
Millwood throws a fastball that starts out inside and tails back over the plate. It’s really not an easy pitch to hit. And in his first at bat, the umpire called one similar a ball. This one was a strike, but the pitches weren’t that different.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Cust
over a full season. I just dont want him up with 2 outs in a big game in Oct.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 5:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, it's already September in May, so maybe it'll be October in June
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Christmas is coming soon!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I understand that when he is down 2 strikes
it is a good idea to swing if the pitch when it is a strike instead of looking
He's actually pitching a bit like Duke
Not blowing the ball past people, but spotting a tailing fastball and throwing a big curve.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It's funny, I was watching the Sac RiverCats yesterday on FSN Northwest and...
I was watching Travis and CarGon and I was like that would be awesome if they got called up tomorrow! and gUESS WHAT THEY DID!!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 5:58 PM PDT reply actions
With all the Cust love in MLB
how come more guys dont hit like Cust? Just wait for a single pitch in a certain part of the strike zone. Then swing as hard as you can?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 6:00 PM PDT reply actions
Very few guys have his power
Or his ability to recognize and then crush that single pitch.
Plus, I’m not sure that’s what Cust actually does. He just seems to be aware of the fact that hitting a weak groundout on an 0-2 pitcher’s pitch isn’t any different (usually) than striking out because you let a close one go.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:02 PM PDT up reply actions
I suppose I really should have quoted a Bee Gees song there ...
Who has Cust love, besides us? @('.')@
...and words are all I have...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
i may be obligated to post here...
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Since I live here in Texas I can only watch them! ARghh!! Tom isn't so bad though.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Is your screenname a movie reference, or a really weird strikeout call?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Oh, okay. I don't remember that
Still, I think it’d make a good K call:
“Fastball outside corner—put ‘em in a body bag, Johnny!”
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
so close!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:08 PM PDT reply actions
So when do people complain about how he plays way too deep
and should’ve been standing there camped under it for 10 minutes?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:09 PM PDT reply actions
Clearly a veteran would know exactly where the ball was going to fall
He’ll learn when he becomes more wily
by WaddellCanseco on May 30, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions
he's too pretty to drive! lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions
These dumb King Tut beards are getting to be worse than those Dylan-90210/Brady Anderson sideburns a while back
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
1 run in 25 innings?
must suck to be an A’s pitcher at times.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions
what's wrong with Devine?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:14 PM PDT reply actions
depends on what time you asked the A's front office
Sore forearm
Strained forearm
Inflamed elbow
Who has Cust love, besides us? @('.')@
He's an A's pitcher...
Symptoms include elbow inflammation.
by WaddellCanseco on May 30, 2008 6:15 PM PDT up reply actions
If Geren leaves you in for longer than 4 hours, consult your doctor
Who has Cust love, besides us? @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 30, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That looked scary for a guy with a healthy hamstring
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
doug rader
so a guy wins five gold gloves and the a’s make him their hitting coach?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
woooooooooooooooooo
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
This lineup is raking!!
yea!! CGon first RBI
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 30, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions
CarGon is awesome!!! Double machine!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions
yay CarGon (I realllly don't like that as a nickname)
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:20 PM PDT reply actions
Me too...
It’s too…lazy. First syllables of first and last name? Zzzzzz….
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
how about CarGo!!!?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Only if he comes to the plate in a UPS truck.
Then he’s CarGo. :)
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 6:26 PM PDT up reply actions
He could be CarGo if he delivers all the time! DUh!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Well then why don't you think of one!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Eh...he's only been a major leaguer for a couple of hours.
Someone will come up with a good one soon enough. Maybe.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
All the names I come up for people usually end in "face"
And most often they’re not very nice.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Hi everybody!
Looks like I’m just in time to see Carlos Gonzalez drive in his first run…Good deal
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 6:20 PM PDT reply actions
Hi P!
:)
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 6:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I like how his first was down the left field line
and his second double was down the right.
Green Hulk Fists
So for his next AB...
a double down the center field line?
Excellent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great start to his ML Career
The kids’ on pace to break a lot of records.
by jefeboy on May 30, 2008 6:22 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Don't know whether I should invoke this
but on 9/3/97, a certain #1 A’s prospect made his major league debut by going 3-for-4 with all 3 hits being doubles. He had 5 RBIs that night.
And if he'd played CF that night, the A's would've given up 23 runs
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Lucky there -- that was a crappy curveball
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
For the Rangers -- Mathis
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That woulda been a lot less scary if it had been Johnny Mathis smashing through the door with an axe
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:34 PM PDT up reply actions
That's good news for us, I think
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Duke made about 6 mistakes that inning -
I feel very fortunate to be 1-1 after 5.
When’s Gonzalez up again?
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
Geez, did we send him back down already?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Look, it's Griselda Vasquez!
Do you think she has any nieces or nephews?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Uh...huh?
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 6:36 PM PDT reply actions
duke at 86 pitches
that’s gotta be close to his limit
millwood’s still around 70
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
Well, see, that one wasn't a strike
Even the Rangers announcers agree.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions
Come on Chavy!
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 6:37 PM PDT reply actions
Francisco up in the bullpen for the Rangers
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
huh???
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Reference
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL... I knew that part.
Just didn’t realize at first that Nick’s image was an album cover…
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
Chairs missing...
...because someone hid them.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
'Xactly.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Ziggy plays guitar!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Put Hannahan back in!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I will get carried away.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes I will get carried away.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Twice, even... ;)
Don’t worry, Hannahan has job security for the time being:
Geren said Chavez likely will play third base during the first two games in Texas this weekend, and that the tentative plan is to have Chavez play two of every three games there for the time being.
(link)
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
lol! good! I'm glad! He's just one of those guys that you root for because he's..
scrappy, plays hard everyday, and has a compelling story, you know. Hope he stays with the A’s for sometime!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, the person sitting closest to him is Glen Kuiper...
And Glen doesn’t strike me as much of a slapper.
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
wtf emil that was above your head
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Well, Millwood should be done now
Hopefully they can get something off the Rangers bullpen.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions
I can't remember if we have any relievers,
but a couple should probably start warming up soon.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I wish they had reliever hitters
the A’s need like 4-5 of them.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions
what can brown do for you
in the A’s case, not a lot
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
Emil loses your packages in the lights
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I openly admit that I have a man crush
on Hamilton. Now that dude is a baseball player.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions
Ok, who there thought he was gonna actually catch that ball?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions
Well, it's easy to pick the ball up off the ground
after it bounces off the wall. So, yes, I agree.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Jack Cust camped under a ball doesn't necessarily guarantee anything
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on...he hasn't dropped a ball in weeks
by WaddellCanseco on May 30, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't see the game yesterday.
So it didn’t happen
by WaddellCanseco on May 30, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
fair enough...i didn't see the game either
but they did show it during the intro music to sportscenter. he nonchalantly walked under it like an easy out, then it just bounced off his glove…
how about a trade proposal
huston street and spare parts for Salty.
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
Emil really doesn't inspire any confidence, does he?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
What the hell happened on that throw
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions
That was really Ellis' fault - not a terrible throw,
not sure what happened.
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
Barton
Back up a fucking throw.
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions
He needs to be on the bag at 1B
or Murphy can wander off.
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
It was a sac fly
Murphy is glued to the bag
Not if no one is holding on the bag
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I hope guardad is as bad as I remember
because the A’s offense fills me with despair right now.
Player I forget still plays in the league: Eddie Guardado
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions
A great start to Carlos Gonzalez's ML career...
...2 doubles with an RBI…and a blah day for Emil Brown.
And the offense has left the building again. So not much. :)
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Tom Grieve is wrong
According to br.com, he played 3 games at first base, not 1.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 6:59 PM PDT reply actions
Please. His name is "TAG"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Barton
wheelhouse pitch, fouls it back. Even Fosse groaned.
Then, he K’s looking.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 30, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions
And it wasn't even close on that strike 3 call.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
Pitch F/X is dead wrong, then
Nowhere near the black on the TV view, even if you don’t have the straight-on angle.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
If that was on the black
the ones on the “inside corner” can’t possibly be strikes.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I didn't realize the right handed batters' box was black
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Barton already sucks
Blue doesnt need to give him 6 inches off the fuckin plate.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Dan Johnson
Should have kept him. He is tearing up the AAA. It’s his spring training since A’s didn’t play hoping to keep him in reserve if they could clear waivers. Now they Barton struggling, Sweeney and Thomas on the DL.
yeah i'm kinda bored
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not happy with this guy's strikezone
He likes to call pitches off the plate inside and outside. To the same hitters. Sometimes the same at bat.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions
DFA Gonzalez!
His OPS is now down 1.000 points since last inning alone!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
ok, im outa here
time to chase chicks and drink beer. I can watch the A’s not hit another night. Take care all and be safe.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 30, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions
you are a weak man!
Yes, I am questioning your manhood! lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
What is it? One run in 18 innings, or two in 30?
Man, either feast or famine is right!!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 30, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
at least cargon is 2-3 at the plate and 0-2 on collisions
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
He is pretty thin.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Was anyone paying attention to how often Buck was RF with CarGon CF in AAA?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Buck was usually playing LF and CarGo was playing CF, I'm not sure how often.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
does emil brown not know how to throw a baseball?
A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05
Even a decent throw had him out by 25 feet
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
it looks like he's throwing it with his foot!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
somehow the lights had something to do with it
by justarebelheart on May 30, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, they were on!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Hello AN!
The good news is that I found my old, filthy, comfy A’s hat that has been missing… in time for the game. The bad news is that the game started on Texas time :-(
The lineup looks very exciting and two more innings to make something happen….
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions
Hey baby. Are you new around here?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Looks exciting but it's not exciting anyone right now! Except for CarGo, lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
New game thread mojo is here
Link to new game thread
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/5/30/542873/open-game-thread-cont
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions
Joaquin Benoit sucks against everyone else
It would be nice if he’d suck against us tonight, 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
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