Open Thread: Game 56 - A's @ Rangers (continued)
by Taj Adib on May 31, 2008 6:16 PM PDT
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PrintAfter starting off like they all wanted to peace out as early as possible and catch a viewing of "Sex and the City Movie", the A's hitters finally manned up and made it a game last inning by scoring 3 after four innings of silence.
Unfortunately, Blanton is not giving the team a chance to string anything together after giving up 6 runs and counting...
Rangers 6, A's 3, bottom of the 5th...
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"So, Bob Geren, what do you think about Blanton's execution?"
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 6:19 PM PDT reply actions
"Bzzapt!"
I’m sorry, but the preferred answer is “I’m all for it,” as said by Coach John McKay of the winless 1976 Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I dont know about texas pitching all year
but they have a bright future with their hitters.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 31, 2008 6:21 PM PDT reply actions
Cool
I live almost on the border of Shell Beach and Pismo. So I actually live in what the call Shell Beach but my postal code is Pismo. If i got to know people on here I would be cool with letting them stay at my house. I have spare rooms and its half a block to the beach. I am looking to buy another home in San Luis Obispo within the next few months.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 31, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Shell Beach
I wonder if it inspired:
???
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by FoolshGame22 on May 31, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
The Texas rotation in A ball is the reason why tat team has the best record in all of organized baseball.
The rotation of theClinton team has an ERA around 2.5. Its amzing
BP Blanton tonight...
figures… when our offense scores a few runs.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Its tough without XBH also
all of the A’s runs were scored on singles. Need to sprinkle in some power shots during rallys
by asfaninpismobeach on May 31, 2008 6:22 PM PDT up reply actions
We are 0-3 without Thomas
What’s worse is that he was starting to heat up.
Wow our Most Productive Hitter can't run either
Lets compare their #3 hitter to ours and this can explain why we are down by 3.
Hey You diary writing types...
Why doesn’t someone write a diary about making a big attempt to go to Monday Night’s game in Oakland to support Ziggy’s A’s debut?
Plenty do.
My husband and I are going to be there because of Ziggy. We usually only go on the weekends until Summer( I don’t work in the summers). But we want to cheer on Brad in the event he gets into the game.
Chavez is a major leaguer. This is not true of all of our hitters.
Brown TAKE SOME PITCHES!!!!
Brown sucks
he is the one player i cant stand on the A’s/ He isnt good at shit! Ok RBI’s. The guy’s OBP is .280. There are alot of guys in MLB that are batting above .280 lol
by asfaninpismobeach on May 31, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Same - ABs like that one
are why I don’t like him. That and the way he “plays” the OF.
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I like Emil but he is on the hot seat once R. Sweeney gets back
Need a 2 out hit from Ellis!!
8 BBs in 200 ABs. Gag.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Yeah the walk thing is a problem!!!!
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on May 31, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Along with
the not really having much power thing, and the dropping the ball thing, and the missing the cutoff man thing.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Brown's throw to "second" last night was beautiful
And by second, I mean somewhere maybe 30 feet towards the center-right gap.
You think I would put like $1,000
worth of beer for nothing? I know that he is a hacking , non hitting, no walk taking Player.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 31, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know about that they just mentioned on the Texas broadcast that he is 5th in the league in RBI
It sure doesn’t seem like it…...
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on May 31, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Do you folks think Chavvy is standing closer to the plate the last couple of days?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It's possible that it was a back-related adjustment
or even one related to the shoulder, although he always insisted that the shoulder had no impact on his hitting.
If his back hurts, he wouldn’t be able to get around as quickly on the inside fastball.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
can we close the book on Blanton the mediocre??
Anyone arguing different has pretty much no case. forget trading him.
Lets hope they call Billy
Put Gaudin back in rotation
No, I intend to judge him on the 7th pitch
of his next start.
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
Joe is having a bad game.
But Joe is Joe. We know what he is and it’s not an ace but he’s a valuable guy. he’s the same every year.
I love Joe
but he is not worth what Beane wants for him. As the steroid era comes to a close he is becoming less valuable. Pitching has been much better this year.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 31, 2008 6:36 PM PDT up reply actions
GMs can get pretty desperate come late July
and desperate GMs can make really stupid decisions!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm thinking of you, Phillies
And Blanton would help that rotation a lot.
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Joe
but we have Gaudin and other options. But he’s been a lot of fun to watch. I love his fire.
Unfortunately, they have a pretty thin system and not much to offer in return
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
They would have to be pretty desparate to want
Blanton. Like I said, gives up too many hits.
Innings eater so what. those innings come with many runs. If he gets no run supoort people complain. He then gets run support and lows it as evidenced by last three or four starts.
he's a solid starter, and I don't think anything better than "solid starter" has been offered for him
The A's colors are green and gold.
I just read where Beane thought that
Blanton’s value was close to Haren’s.No fricken way your getting 6 player let alone 4 quality ones for Blanton.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 31, 2008 6:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Not worth half of that trade
certainly not at the moment
What would you be happy with for Blanton?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 31, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
A good middle IF prospect,
which Beane was trying for with the Dodgers last year, but couldn’t get.
The A's colors are green and gold.
LOL 10 hits into the game and Korach says
“That will get the bullpen in action”
Geren should be gone....
Bob Geren is the worst manager in baseball. He has no instincts out there. He couldn’t tell that Blanton didn’t have it today and was leaving his pitches up. So, what does he do after we manage to tie the game. He sends him out there, I know it’s pretty much like a brand new ball game when the score is tied, but with the way Blanton was throwing you knew he needed to be relieved.
Another fine example of Geren’s lack of instincts was in that same inning when the A’s and 1st and 2nd with no outs instead of calling for a bunt he lets Gonzalez swing away. Gonzalez goes after the first pitch and flies out to shallow left. Next batter Kurt Suzuki hits a single up the middle to have the bases loaded again because it was a smash up the middle. Luckily for the A’s Hannahan hit a sacrafice fly to left to tie the game up. Again that’s just perfect example of the lack of knowledge of the game that Geren exhibits he should have been gone after one year. He’s proven time and time again even last year he wasn’t fit to be a manager.
If only you were the manager.
If only.
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Yeah, we need more sacrafices
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions
With Blanton pitching like a gascan it was better to have
Gonzalez swing away.
When you've gotten several hits in a row,
probably not the best time to make outs on purpose.
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If Gonzalez pops out while trying to bunt we would scream that Geren needs to let him sing the bat. Hind sight is 20 20 Geren didn’t do anything wrong in that situation.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Okay, so you blame Geren
for (a) not pulling his starter in the 4th or 5th inning, to be replaced by, let’s see, the 15th-best pitcher in our system, and also (b) for not playing for 1-run to tie the game so that the 15th-best pitcher in our system can slam the door on the Rangers? That makes a lot of sense.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He's doing fine as a manager.
I have watched a lot of them come and go…and they all get crticized…but Geren isn’t afraid to make adjustments. I like that.
Geren isn't gone...
...but trolly-pie is!
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
Im sorry...heat of the moment....can we still be friends?
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on May 31, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions
I ate at a buffet eralier. I am not fat. Maybe he was concerned that they both have food poisoning.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
I like the swinging A's
you dont have one player in the whole lineup hitting above .275 but they still act like they are Tony Gwynn/
by asfaninpismobeach on May 31, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions
Well I came back at the right time. Way to go Hanahan and Suzuki!
by justarebelheart on May 31, 2008 6:43 PM PDT reply actions
Right....
Could have put someone fresh in who isn’t keeping the ball up. At least with the bunt we get two runners in scoring position as well who knows maybe Gonzalez beats it out. But Geren should have pulled Blanton there’s no doubt about it that he didn’t have it today. Gaudin could have come in and pitched well.
These guys in the bottom of the lineup really don't know how to "real" A's.
That’s the second time tonight they have strung together hits for RBI’s.
Crosby of old!
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
I hope you enjoyed that, Trainman -
that’s what “not taking called third strikes” looks like. Much better.
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
When Cust is at the plate at least he gives you the impression that he knows how to make contact
once in awhile
Crosy was just pathetic
Woah
that AB reminded me that Crosby really has gotten better, and doesn’t really do that anymore. That was as ugly as it gets.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Whoa
I just realized I’ve been spelling “whoa” wrong for like two years.
The A's colors are green and gold.
"Dave's not here, man."
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby has surprised me so much this year.
I don’t hate him anymore and he used to be like AN public enemy number 1!
Now its Emil for me
it is easy to hate a corner outfielder with an OPS of 675 without great defense
by asfaninpismobeach on May 31, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm tellin' ya
I’m not an ardent game threader, but if I were, and the relentless tide of gloomsaying were getting me down, I’d try and promote this suggestion. It worked on the kids in 2nd grade, it’ll surely work here.
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions
heh, adolescent down the street, who I
tossed some frisbee with the other night for being friendly with him and his folks who just moved in, came by to give me a dvd of his favorite show he was all jacked up about “and its not on anymore”....Dog The Bounty Hunter. jeebus.
alaska A
Ok so this is really off topic, but do the F'n Angles ever play a day game on Saturdays?
I dont know why this annoys me so much but it does.. I understanbd why Texas does it cuz it is like 150 degrees on Saturday afternoons….I really hate the Angels!
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
Angels played mostly Saturday night games
for years, long before the new baseball TV deal made most teams do the same.
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I like night games.
I wish to high heaven that they would switch the A’s game on July 19th against the Yankees to a night game. NY is too Damn hot in July!
Well, just got a call
from a chick I dig. Got to go meet her and party tonight. I will see you al later. Peace out.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 31, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions
We'll let you know if you need to save up for beer!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I hope you score
Someone I’m rooting for oughta.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on May 31, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Whatever.
I got my Top Ramen, a liter of ice cold Fanta, and Mad TV is on in, like, 4 hours. Kickin’ it Ray of Lite style!
Chavvy hitting is a good thing...
‘specially when we get the Big Hurt back.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 31, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Probably not a popular idea,
but I’d pinch hit Barton here. I know, weird.
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
not for the RBI machine...
puuleeze!
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by FoolshGame22 on May 31, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
oh well...
maybe so…
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 31, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Chavez
At least Chavy is swining the bat well.
Depends on whether he hits with his eyes open
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Looks like no Ziggy tonight
And with three of the next four games not on TV…
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C'mon Rivercats!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I am so done with Emil Brown
it’s not even funny. Mildly amusing, maybe. It’s amazing what a flurry of RBIs in a month can do to obscure how awful you actually are.
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
DFA! DFA! DFA!
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by FoolshGame22 on May 31, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I imagine he will be coming off the bench
when Swooney comes back and getting the occasional start against LHP
Remember when Mike Bordick was in the top 10 in BA for a few months?
It’s like that, except with RBIs.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He's done his job.
Mainly, bought the team an extra year of contractual control over both CarGon and Buck. I’m pretty sure no one in the organization would shed a tear about designating what’s left of his $1.5 million dollar contract for assignment.
Geren is such an idiot
Why did he pull him for Gaudin? If Gaudin is so much better than Cupcakes, why didn’t he stay in the rotation?!!???
[/snark]
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I didn't say that Gaudin was so much better.
I said gaudin is another option…so blanton is tradeable.
I wasn't making fun of you!!
Sorry if it came off that way—I was making fun of the backseat managers who’ve been here tonight.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ha ha your ugly!
I was making of you there, Nick.
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
What about my ugly?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It's all those profane, abusive rants you keep unloading on folks
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Marcum gives up a meatball to Torii Hunter
After the Angels gave Toronto a freebie when they Had Rios in a rundown and the ball went into left field off Kendrick’s glove.
1-1
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Dammit - if ONLY
Gaudin could have done that in the 5th!
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 still really dislike the Rangers…and their stupid doubles tonight
by justarebelheart on May 31, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions
And that's just off Blanton
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
They're not that good either -
Will they cool off just in time for the Angels to feast on them? Gawd.
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
They have the best offense in the majors by quite a bit so far,
so they’re definitely not bad…
The A's colors are green and gold.
Yeah, this is one time to root against Gaudin
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Anytime you give up 13 hits
you do not deserve to come out on top.
I only have a problem with losing on stupid plays and errors.
I am sure Blanton will get to eat tonight though
Manny hit his 500th
off our old pal Chad Bradford,
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions
Has he started jogging around the bases yet?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Just saw the highlight....
...there’s like 30,000 Red Sox fans and 10 Orioles fans…in Baltimore!
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on May 31, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
GETTIN' ZIGGY WITH 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
YAY!!!!!
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
Getting the first game out of the way so they can use him in high leverage situations?
I say yes!
The A's colors are green and gold.
Ziegler: Not invincible?
The streak continues: No AN poster has ever gotten a Major League batter out.
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If you discount all the comments about Mike Piazza
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Ziggy throws like Quisenberry!
He even does the little hop on his follow-through!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
BOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Put in baseballgirl!
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
Nice first out!
louismg – the streak STILL continues!
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But for how long?
I can’t say that it’s sustainable.
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You mean first ML appearance? That's a good question
If the A’s score 4 runs here and Huston gets a win, I’d be sure that Ziggy would be the only pitcher ever with a win who had never retired a ML batter.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Whoo hoo!
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions
Leave it to Ziggy to get his first out abnormally
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Has anyone ever had a career where they
pitched at least 0.1 IP but never got a hitter out?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Seriously, though
I guarantee that Ziggy will be a good mlb pitcher.
The A's colors are green and gold.
lolGalt sayz...
Grrrrrrrr…
Go Ziggy!
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I'm waiting for Ziggy to hit in interleague play
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I'd like to thank Chad Gaudin for sucking enough that...
...we got to see Ziggy.
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That's what we need.
But will it take him time to get back into a hitting groove? ‘cause we are running out of it.
Ouch. Now 2-6 vs Rangers on year
Don't blame me, I voted for oaktoon.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 31, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions
Rangers 1/2 a game behind us
Tomorrow is another day.
{checks stats}
Yup, it is.
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
82 wins takes 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
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