Open Game Thread (cont.)
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 7:08 PM PDT
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PrintThe Rangers lead 2-1 in the bottom of the seventh with no outs and a runner on second with Keith Foulke on the mound.
Emil Brown has just made his second consecutive poor throw in two innings.
On the plus side, Carlos Gonzalez has two doubles and an opposite-field warning track flyout in his major league debut.
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Has Chavez had a single play at 3rd so far?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
yes
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
Oh, sure, NOW
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Not that I recall
And that’s weird since Duke gets so many groundballs.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
you don't recall ten seconds ago?
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
Go Chavvy!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That was a smooth play
Was it just me, or did that not look like a routine grounder? Off the bat I thought it would’ve been hard to handle. Glad Chavvy was there.
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions
How much more patience will we have with Brown as an everyday OFer?
I have a feeling he’s a player off the DL away from being a platoon guy. His OBP is now less than 0.288… ouch.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
I don't think Brown is on the roster
If all the position players are healthy, especially if Gonzalez can handle major league pitching.
I think at some point it might come down to Denorfia or Brown as the right handed platoon guy. I’d rather have Norfy.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
+1
Denorfia can field, at least
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Oh, I forgot Davis was on the team
I guess Brown will keep a spot over Davis. Maybe.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
On defense, too.
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
by Poppy on May 30, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
At this point...
I think it’s questionable that Emil is even a defensive upgrade over Cust.
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions
Joaquin "I walk the ballpark except against the A's" Benoit
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
woohoo yeah bring him in!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Anyone seen Jennifer or Kapers tonight?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions
"Drunkfest 2008- Arlington Style"
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I think one of them's gonna have to marry a Ranger to get on tv there
Well, that or give birth to one.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Or beat up FSN Southwest's roving guy.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh dear. Nooooooo!!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't blame a team for not going after a heroin addict though
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
dude, come on, didn't we already discuss this!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
well don't
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
:)good
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
he's talking about Hannahan, a former alcoholic.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Once an alcoholic always an alcoholic.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
if you say so, you must know right?!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Take this for what its worth, but my cousins roomate dated Chavy before he signed his big extension with the A’s and he frequently used the white powda. Don’t know how legit that claim is, but it kinda makes me sick to think about.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Frankly, I doubt it
I’d be surprised if he got into drugs.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
The old Chavy? Not me...
but I’m glad he righted the ship whether it was alcohol or more.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
baby powder, powdered sugar....
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think he was an addict...
...when he was drafted in ‘99, though. And the A’s didn’t stink enough in ‘98.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
but they did "drink" enough back then.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
rule 5 draft last year
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
Ah...That's a different story. Thanks.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
We certainly should have Rule 5 drafted him,
when we traded for the first pick in the Rule 5 draft, instead of some Indians schlub named Goleski who didn’t even crack our squadron.
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
goleski currently .664 ops at AA
but i agree, you can’t blame the a’s for not drafting the heroin addict.
but you can blame them for not drafting soria. in fact, when the a’s got the #1 pick i think most people assumed they wanted to draft soria, not goleski.
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
Young shouldn't have thrown that
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Where is Chuck Knoblauch when you need him?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Why wasn't he happy with that call?
It wasn’t even close to being a strike.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
If I were Duke, I’d commit acts of Serious Violence and Rage against our offense. He should be rockin’ a personal record to make him a likely possibility for our ASG rep.
I am sad for him and his delicate calves. :-(
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
As a pitcher you never think that way
because you need them to win some 8-7 games for you. I understand the temptation to complain about 2-1 losses, but you just can’t do it.
Cust
Golden sombrero
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
Is it too much to ask for a hit or two?
by justarebelheart on May 30, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
Damn. When I saw the lineup I got pretty excited...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
I posted that right after your favorite player K'd.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Where have you been young lady?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
So you use us when your hubby is not around? I feel cheap.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Ha, ha. I've been dating the same woman for nearly 8 months.
It’s a MIRACLE!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I knew you had a GF
I could tell…because you quit flirting with all of the single gals. Congrats… wedding bells?
I love your sense of humor. It's great.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm not convinced this umpire wouldn't have called that a strike anyway
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions
This ump must have a hot date tonight
This is about as liberal as the strike zone can be.
Like I always tell my hs players, The umps don’t get paid by the hour.
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions
The 2-1 pitch was the one to drive
But it was the only one.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
If Cust goes cold we're pretty much doomed
The following players are currently horrible:
Buck
Suzuki
Chavez
Barton
Can we call Chavez horrible after less than 2 games? That's not fair.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
And practically a year out of baseball...
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
1.091 OPS?
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
Chavez has had 7 ABs this year in the majors!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
College softball
They need to do something, like move the rubber back a foot or two, because games are getting boring. Either it’s a 0-0 game in the 6th, or a team bunts/slap hits everything because there’s no other way they can hit the ball.
Yes, I’m watching UCLA/Arizona St.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions
Yeah, I've always wondered about the dead-ball-era aspect of fast-pitch
I find it pretty boring, too. I mean, how can anyone watch their team just fail and fail and fail to score, inning after inning after inning?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Nico/Monkeyball
Can one of you guys take the post-game wrap for me? I’d be grateful.
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
Why not start writing it now?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
who? lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Or BaseballGirl
I don’t know if you are around still.
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
Why is Foulke in there?
Do Calero and Ziggy have jet lag?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
i would pay $20 for a working AN-compatible killfile...
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
Kik da Sneak warming up in the 'pen for the A's
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions
You want to see Ziggy's nuts? Keep that to yourself, please
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
But still, certain things ought to remain private.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Right -- do a submariner's hang low?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
This crowd is blind
They were almost about to go nuts on a routine popup. Or is our outfield that poor?
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Text from Jennifer:
“Oh shit. Embree just asked the pen coach if Geren knew what the fuck he was doing.”
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
"Haven't you been paying attention for the past year and a half?
“Of course he doesn’t.”
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
I think we just got the answer to Alan's question
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 30, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
probably: HELL NO!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
CarGo sure looks skinny. I thought he looked a little Beltran-ish
but maybe not.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
I dunno, I think it’s a fair comparison in terms of body type:
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Beltran's not nearly as skinny as CarGon
And I thought he was heavier, too. If he has the arm for RF, he ought to be able to play CF.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Beltran NOW isn't
But when he was 22 he was.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I've only seen him catch that one ball but he "looked"
like a CF’er to me!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I hope he ends up being the same type of player
but better. I used to love that guy.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
fuck
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
+1
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
If you mean we're stung, yes.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Foulke shouldn't ever throw more than 1 inning.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
He's rarely throwing his changeup -
I have no idea why.
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 was hoping they would ease him back in but that's difficult
when most of your games end up being so damn close.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
it's arlington
so only 10 runs
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
Tell the Orioles that.
;)
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
We will be...
if the hitters don’t start getting it together. These cold streaks are so discouraging.
They are losing 7-0 in the middle of the 1st
To Detroit.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
I remember us being down that many to Detroit in the 1st.
Was that a couple of years ago?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
THAT should always be our response when we lose! lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 30, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
He has one of the best drummer chants
I hope we get to hear it again this year.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on May 30, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
The one good thing about that extra run
is that now Chavy can HR.
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
Day 1- We are already going THERE :-)
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Chavy is so smart. He knew a solo homer might kill a potential rally
so he singled instead. He is so Mexican it makes me want to eat at Taco Bell.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
some good news
Cougars’ Italiano becoming almost untouchable
Italiano (6-0, 0.72) has given up just one earned run since his first start (46IP).
Craig Italiano has blanked the Timber Rattlers for five innings to extend his streak of not giving up an earned run.
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
Hasn't given up an earned run at home yet this year
Still can’t get through more than 5 innings.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I always imagined him as a sudra
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Woo hoo Eric!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Come on E-Mail
This is a clutch situation. Do something positive.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions
and at least it was a strike, probably.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Keep Emil away from your computer
He’s a hacker.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Increase your odds of success- SWING dummy!!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions
See, he's not a True Athletic
That should’ve been an easy 6-4-3
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions
More bullpen pxp from Jennifer:
“Chad Gaudin just got someone kicked out.”
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
She always makes up shit. It's ridiculous.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
There needs to be a way...
...so that her texts are posted straight to AN.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on May 30, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
CJ Wilson can bring it
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 30, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions
At least I forgot to watch most of this game.
The yard is mowed. House is clean. We still can’t hit for shit.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions
Oh. I thought this place was bunk and came after the other thread
died down.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Except clinging wistfully to the bullpen fence, yearning for a chance to play...
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
Hey. Did Roger Waters play in SF area recently?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 30, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
We saw him last year... September, I think...
I dunno about more recently than that.
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
Can we win some games against the people in our division please???
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Note to self:
When team strikes out looking seven times, winning becomes difficult.
{puts in file}
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, to be fair
The ump was beyond terrible…
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
What is the A's record when we have no walks?
Too many strike 3 lookings!!!
Not aggressive enough and when they shaft themselves
Game wrap is posted
But if Nico or Monkey want to write an extended length one, feel free.
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on May 30, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions
If you're looking for extended length,
Monkeyball’s not your guy.
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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