A throwback game ... to yesterday and Friday: A's score 3
by monkeyball on May 4, 2008 3:36 PM PDT
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Greg Smith looked fantastic today--his slider and running fastball were untouchable by lefties, and froze a lot of righties. At one point in the game, as Fosse and Kuiper pointed out, the Rangers 3-5 hitters were 0/7 with 7 Ks vs. Smith. Smith ended up striking out 10 in 6 innings, but all those strikes (as well as a few unnecessary balls in the 5th) took their toll on his pitch count, and Geren smartly pulled him after 6, Smityh's only blemish being a gopher ball to German Duran in the 3rd. Casilla, Embree, and Street came on for a mostly uneventful 7th, 8th, and 9th..
For that matter, Rangers rookie starter (and Burlingame resident) Scott Feldman looked pretty darn good, too. For most of the afternoon, the A's batters were confined to the infield. The 7th proved to be an inning too far for Feldman, though, as Frank Thomas hit a "double" on a high fly that Hamilton lost in CF, Jack Cust struck a typically (and increasingly frequent) Custian blow to left-center for a 2-1 lead, and the A's tacked on another courtesy of a Crosby double inside the third-base bag and a sharp single by Ryan Sweeney. And Mark Ellis nearly drove one out to LF for the final out of the inning.
Smith continues to demonstrate that he belongs in the rotation, Cust continues to demonstrate that April was just a cruel month, and the bullpen continues to just generate out after out after out.
And damn, did those throwback unis look good. With the exception of Frank's pants and socks.
Three more at home starting tomorrow against the Orioles.
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holy crap
you’re fast!
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on May 4, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I don't believe in the Woofing Gods
I started writing it as soon as Cust’s bat hit the ball in the 7th.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True Believer
and optimist.
My kinda fan.
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on May 4, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
but do the Woofing Gods
believe in Monkeyball?
by OaklandSi on May 5, 2008 8:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In former Soviet Union...
oh, never mind.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 5, 2008 9:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Those Uni's are incredible. Wish I could have gotten
a hat and jersey. Ebay I guess.
Yeah, A’s.
"RIP: UserID: 517"
by Masaryk on May 4, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
April IS the cruelest month.
Who knew TS was talking about Jack Cust.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The A's have measured out their offense with coffee spoons.
by MrIncognito on May 4, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I grow old... I grow old...
I shall wear high socks with stirrups!
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 4, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I grow old....I grow old...
I shall wear the tops of my stirrups rolled.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 4, 2008 10:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and we are bold..we are bold...
and the liqour we can hold is a story that’s never been told.
My Dad used to say that. :-)
by IM4Oakgal on May 4, 2008 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That is not it at all.
That is not what I meant, at all.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 5, 2008 12:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the room the women come and go
Talking of F.P. Santangelo.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 5, 2008 12:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Winner!
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 5, 2008 9:11 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
1. Second best A’s starter outing of the year imo, after Harden’s first start. Maybe the best. He was amazing.
2. Am I the only one who despises “Gerg”? It’s terrible.
3. Cust leads the team in OPS. The h8rs tears of frustration are like wine.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 4, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love "Gerg"
but I’ll agree to stop using it if everyone else agrees to stop using “LS”.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate "Gerg" and "LS"
if wishing made it so.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
another +1
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
by xbhaskarx on May 4, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gerg isn't as bad as LS.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 4, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed. Yet you push the LS button at every chance. Instigator!
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What about "Dale"???
It’s so “March 2008”...
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 4, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, I loooove "Dale".
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Also a Dale fan
Dale is just a good name.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Please not Dale,
whilst I’m an admirer of his pitching that is as far as it goes!
Any similarity between my spelling and that deemed correct, is pureley accidental.
by Dalesman on May 4, 2008 4:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Via text, Poppy and I were discussing what LS could stand for...
Limp Swing
Lost in Sun
Lazy Spouse-beater
Lurking Syphilis
Lacking Something… probably Sex Appeal or Sizzle
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 4, 2008 4:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lousy Second baseman
Lamp Stealer
Likes Seven-year-olds
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 4, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lacking Sizzle is the obvious favorite.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 4:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lousy sumbitch
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on May 4, 2008 4:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Me or him?!?!
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Low standards
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 4, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lysergic sparkles
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 4, 2008 6:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
lightly salted
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on May 4, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who doesn't love some LS D?
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 4, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Like Spiezio?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 4, 2008 5:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Loathe Spezio
HE gave those fags in Anaheim some bragging rights a couple years ago
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 5, 2008 1:57 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on May 5, 2008 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Gerg" makes me think of LOLcats
I haz your Gerg
iz teh awesome
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How'd LS start? Was it "Los Smith" or something?f
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on May 5, 2008 5:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that for Smith or for Ellis? Ellis = LS
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on May 5, 2008 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer
“Smove” and “MaEl”... just takes longer to type each than “Gerg” and “LS.” Laziness.
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on May 4, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I don't know about others
but I really don’t think anyone can accuse me of unwillingness to type extra keystrokes.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm second only to 74mk
on average post length.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 4, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
hahahaha
my heart is willing; but my fingers have their own agenda.
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on May 4, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last time I said that
I got slapped.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 4, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
More realistic offer
(since it’s impossible to get “everyone else” to agree on anything)
I’ll agree to stop saying “Gerg” if 0akFoSho agrees to stop saying “LS”.
Seriously.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on May 4, 2008 3:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I believe this offer is also going to be impossible.
It seems to be a reflex for 0akFoSho.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+1 on all three
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
by xbhaskarx on May 4, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think those should be the Sunday home Uni's the rest of the year
by HRH on May 4, 2008 3:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
+1
I’ve never done this before.
by WaddellCanseco on May 4, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agreed with someone else's comment?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 4, 2008 5:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Grab those grays for the road games too
I loved at misty green/gray jersey they showed.
In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!
by DMOAS on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I endorse
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on May 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another game note:
The officiating in this game was crap; all the way around. Crap.
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Those helmets will look fantastic with the Vida throwbacks.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thank you soooooo much for leaving me in the "uncool" game thread (tho how uncool could it be with Nico there?)
I had to see what time the new thread was opened to figure out why I missed it. Jeesh!!! It was like being at an A’s game on a Monday night.
by kapers on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's monkeyball's fault.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
at least I got the link in ONE of the pics
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 4, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now I feel even more stupid. I wouldn't have thought to click on one of the pics. Must be sophomore slump.
by kapers on May 4, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice use of Tiffany lyrics in there.
Very 80s.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
blame me and my throwback rebus
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 4, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust needs Fosse to interview him
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 4, 2008 3:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I would like Jayme Sire and Ray Fosse to interview each other.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 4:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Missed the game
But just saw the final. Yay! And for the record: The Casilla ERA watch currently remains at… zero. Damn.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 4, 2008 3:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shooty ♥ Jack.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 3:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust
Leads all Designated Hitters in average, OBP, and OPS. Cut him NOW!
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on May 4, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
cust ain't no dh
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
by mrrickyg on May 4, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fields like one tho
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on May 4, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True.
But he should be.
And he’s 11th in OPS for left fielders
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on May 4, 2008 4:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Third in the AL for LFs.....
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 4, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even better!
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on May 4, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust already has 4 more HR's for the A's...
than he had at the same time last year. These are just “gravy” homeruns. We haven’t even gotten to the meat and potatoes yet.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"How impressive was Greg Smith"
“How good is it to see Jack Cust….”
“How important was it to avoid the sweep today”
Oh, Jayme.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I know!
It’s supposed to be “How awesome is it …”
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 4, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"How hard is it to listen to this drivel..."
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 4:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"How pissed were you at the umpire?"
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 4, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Geren’s office looks like that of any other stat-driven cubicle jockey.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 4, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
German Duran had that great song: gewöhnliche welt
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on May 4, 2008 4:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hungrig wie der Wolf
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 4, 2008 4:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Awesome, all three of these.
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on May 4, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oooh, Smith loves the unis
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 4, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You'd have to be Chavy to NOT like those unis.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 4, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Besides being a fantastic pitcher,
Greg is also adorable.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 4:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Don't you mean,
besides being adorable, Greg is also a fantastic pitcher?
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 4, 2008 4:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, that's what YOU mean.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I knew it was one of us
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 4, 2008 4:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK, screaming fangirl...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 4, 2008 5:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well you obviously didn't see his postgame interview.
His little face just lit up talking about how much he loved those unis.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
While your point is valid,
it also proves mine.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 4, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's okay with me.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Baseball Tonight: South Paw Sunday
Profiled all of the left handed starters that threw today. Oh yeah accept for Greg’s start. Apparently it wasn’t as good as Kenny Rogers garbage start.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on May 4, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I think it was Kruk who picked Rogers as his pitcher...
in their little game… where they pick a pitcher to win, hits and homeruns, each week. Because, according to Kruk, Rogers was going to dominate the Twins today. At least, their power rankings are smarter than any of the others, but I doubt Kruk or Phillips has any hand in that.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
just got back from the game
first, I must say I LOVE the retro unis…bright green, yellow, white, high stirrup socks, and “Oakland” amblazoned across the chest. The Rangers’ (aka Washington Senators) also looked sharp.
Smith was dealing. Except for the homer the Rangers looked like they had no clue what was coming from him. I admit I was a bit concerned about his high pitch count…but he pitched long enough, and the A’s have the bullpen to take it all the way home.
When Thomas’ pop fly was missed (it was clear the centerfielder couldn’t see the ball) and he ended up on second, we all got excited seeing Cust coming up to bat (he has looked much better at the plate for the last few games, even when he doesn’t get a hit). So home run to take the lead felt expected.
Street gave us a little bit of a scare with the walks…though he was clearly frustrated with the ump’s ball and strike calling (they also penalized him for going to his mouth).
by OaklandSi on May 4, 2008 4:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thoughts
1. The Rangers pretty clearly had a plan at the plate, and that plan was “take pitches until you can’t take any more.” Their first 20 hitters—I remember this precisely—faced 91 pitches, which is more than 4.5 pitches per plate appearance. I believe Smith got out of the 6th with “only” 9 or 10 more, however.
And for what it’s worth, this strategy did not work.
2. The concession stands, or at least the Gordon Biersch stand, need a Taylorite and a stopwatch. I spent essentially two innings in line there.
3. So I praise Josh Hamilton in Friday’s thread… and he puts on this performance? I mean, ouch. 0 for 4, 3 Ks, and a terribly botched fly ball.
4. Jack is back. (Cust, that is.) He’s mauling the ball right now—none of those wussy grounders to second. It’s all line drives and blasts to the warning track or beyond.
5. Embree… does not look good at all, especially against righthanders. I’d definitely have left Casilla in, at least until he got into a jam or Hamilton came up.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 4, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That Gordon Biersch line was ridiculous...
they kept running out of garlic fries and instead of moving to the next customer (or anyone who didn’t want garlic fries) they just shut down operation until the fries were done…lame But the beer was good.
by drink409 on May 4, 2008 5:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had a nice, fresh, delicious pastrami sandwich
from the Field’s Irish Pub.
by OaklandSi on May 4, 2008 6:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know
I’d hit my grandmother square in the face with a closed fist for a Saag’s Hot Link with the grilled onions and the peppers. They have nothing at the Trop which even comes close.
Florida ain't no place for a self-respecting A's fan.
by Leopold Bloom on May 4, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Trailing the Angels
Leading the Wild Card. Go A’s!
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 4, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know,
this does seem like the perfect time of year to start speculating about the wild card.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 5:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's getting there.
Amazing how balanced the rest of league appears at this point. Twins lead the Central at a whopping 2 games over. The Yanks could come back strong, but is their pitching any good? The Rays look good at times, as do the Orioles. It would be nice to just go ahead and win this series against Baltimore, and then take it from there.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 4, 2008 5:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Behind and the Angels and ahead in the WC is a perfect time to speculate about it
no matter when in the season it happens…
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 4, 2008 5:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Just back as well
I arrived at 9:40 AM and was in time to get a jersey. I encountered some people who arrived at 10:05 who had the agonizing experience of seeing the last ones go to the fans just in front of them.
Jerseys came in M, L, XL, and 2XL, for future reference. After the security search and the ticket takers, you had to get in another series of lines by size. No exchanges. They are pretty nice, although I’m trying to figure out what I can applique over the Cache Creek Casino logo on the back.
When Stomper made his appearance before the game, his assistant was throwing Trumpet Puppets to children in the front rows. Some of the in-stadium stores were sold out of the Trumpet Puppets, but there were vendors selling them in the stands – as well as programs, which I haven’t seen hawked in the stands for a long time. (However, this is the first time I’ve been in field level seats in the last year or so, so maybe it’s just a field level thing.)
It was great having such a large crowd, but the concession lines were painfully slow and made getting around the stadium very difficult. In the fifth inning I went to get some lunch at Kinder’s and got one of the last three sandwiches.
The retro unis did look great, the yellow batting helmets were particularly adorable, and I thought the players looked like they were enjoying the vibe, particularly Dallas Braden.
Some fans behind home plate had banners that said “HEY TEXAS, BELIEVE IN WASH!!! /WASH’S ATHLETICS SUPPORTERS”. That was nice to see. The NYSE Blue Chip Play of the Day, shown in the ninth inning, was Torii Hunter scoring for the Angels. That was not nice to see, and got the round of boos it deserved. Who picks this crap?
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 4, 2008 5:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Trumpet Puppets on sale last night in the LF bleachers too.
Didn’t make it out to the game even though I got a $4 ticket…but I wouldn’t have made it by 9:40 AM anyway, so I guess no harm no foul. Though I did want a jersey to go with my hat so I could be a 1968 Oakland Athletic for halloween this year. I guess it’s eBay for me.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 5:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I got to the gate closest to the BART bridge at 10:45
but was able to get a jersey. However, there were only L jerseys left.
by OaklandSi on May 4, 2008 5:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have different sizes? :(
KC give out XLs only, then you have to switch it at a different line if you want a M. Neither, thanks.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 4, 2008 6:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, what was up with Huston and the ump?
It almost looked like H was being accused of doctoring the ball, but I couldn’t read the gesturing. It was very clear thereafter that the ump just wasn’t gonna call any strikes. We weren’t in a good inside/out vantage but the next four pitches certainly looked like strikes height-wise.
Glad Geren came out to complain—methinks it was just in time, and it let Zooks cool off his pitcher.
I thought Wash was waay late pulling his pitcher, and wondered why Geren didn’t leave Rajai in after the PR, moving Sweeney to right?
The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on May 4, 2008 5:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The ump said Huston went to his mouth
thus earning an extra Ball in the count. It was strange, since I’ve seen him (and many other pitchers) go to their mouth before—as long as they wipe the hand it doesn’t seem to provoke a penalty.
by OaklandSi on May 4, 2008 5:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Going to the mouth
You can’t do this while on the dirt of the mound. You can do it while off the mound. Street does it once or twice before every single pitch, and he always steps on to the grass. Yesterday his toes were on the grass and Jeff Nelson pegged him twice. It’s a ticky-tack call, but nonetheless the right call. If I was the umpire, I’d have probably warned him once first. Actually, he may have, we don’t know that.
by AlamedaGreg on May 5, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oops
I meant to say his toes were on the DIRT.
by AlamedaGreg on May 5, 2008 12:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's no excuse for coming out and starting the argument with Street
Nelson should be suspended for initiating a confrontation.
by mikev on May 5, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The ump called a series of pitches that looked good for balls
and not all in the same place - some he must have called high, others outside. He really seemed to be squeezing the strike zone. After ball 3 to Laird, IIRC, Street came down off the mound saying something - the ump came out from behind the plate, and in the replay you could see Street yelling “I wasn’t talking to you!” So I think Street was yelling at himself for missing the plate, and the ump thought he was complaining about his calls.
BTW, they were bad calls, and Street looked on. Very good fastball and change, although not his best slider.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 4, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I really think Kurt saved Huston's ass there..
as soon as the ump started getting pissed Kurt jumped right in the umps face, taking the heat off of Street & putting it on him. I was glad Geren got out there quickly as well.
by drink409 on May 4, 2008 6:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They were balls according to pitch f/x
They were close, but balls. It’s nice to see Suzuki sticking up for his pitcher though.
by MrIncognito on May 4, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
even the last one??
the others looked like close balls, but the last one sure looked like a strike to me.
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
by xbhaskarx on May 4, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought the 1-0 fastball looked good,
but the 2-0 slider seemed a bit of the outside corner to me. Street seemed annoyed by Geren arguing the “go to your mouth” because he just wanted to shake it off and continue – same with Jeff Nelson’s commentary, to which Huston replied “I’m thinking! I’m thinking – I’m not talking to you!” He just wanted to keep going and everyone kept stopping the action.
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 4, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not sure which one you mean by "the last one" (to whom?)
But basically, both according to my eyeballs watching TV and even more emphatically according to pitch f/x, the ump basically didn’t call a strike a ball all day. The batters had to go far outside the strike zone to protect themselves; Smith in particular got a ton of strike calls that were not just outside but all the way over into the batters box on the opposite side, to both lefties and righties. Bradley got particularly brutally hosed his first couple times up. I’d go so far as to say I don’t think any of the called third strikes Smith got were actually in the strike zone, and although umps typically expand the zone on the outside, many of them were even outside the usual margins. Give credit to Greg for taking advantage of it, but don’t expect those kind of K numbers with a less incompetent ump. I wonder if, with a different ump, this might have been a disaster start instead of a stellar one for Smith (the large number of pitches he threw that badly missed their target makes me think the ump sort of bailed him out, rather than that he was just intentionally taking advantage of the supersized zone).
by Faust on May 4, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Last thing:
They would have lost the DH if they did that, which may not be the biggest deal, but that’s why I think.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 4, 2008 5:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Those kick-ass socks
Anyone know where one could buy a pair of those throwback socks the A’s wore today? They’re awesome.
by Crosbino on May 4, 2008 5:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Our resident fashion expert, Ray Fosse, told us pre-game
that Vuc had to special order those suckers.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 6:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Disgusting.
I just got this email from my college alumni association:
Join Fellow Cornellians for a Day at the Ballpark as the Boston Red Sox battle the Oakland Athletics!The infamous Alex Barna ‘72 has done it again! CAANC has obtained Field Level seats to see the 2007 World Champion BOSTON RED SOX battle the Oakland Athletics. Come out to see Big Papi, Curt Schilling, Josh Beckett, Mike Lowell, and Manny – just being Manny. Tickets are lower level near the Red Sox bullpen.
It’s a “Cornell Alumni Association of Northern California” event!! NORTHERN CALIFORNIA! Bastards.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 4, 2008 5:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You gotta go there wearing Oakland duds
just to piss them all off.
It’s your duty, Judy!
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 4, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I may just have to do that
and bring a few obsequious friends with me.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 4, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Obsequious?
No, no. That’s exactly the WRONG kind of friend to bring…
I believe you meant to say “obnoxious.”
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 4, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carp, you're right
I was actually shooting for “obstreperous.” Ah well.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 4, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have antibiotics for that, you know
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 4, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
since when is Ithaca Red Sox territory?
Yankees, I could understand.
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 4, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOVED the retro jerseys!
what a fun day!!! here are some of my pictures from today.
- the cutie patootie starting pitcher greg smith!
- dallas braden and his NOT-so-cute hair
- can the A’s PLEASE wear these retro jersey more often?! LOVE the socks!
- yay for santi-jairo!
- joey devine!
""These guys are a different breed of ballclub." - Twins manager Ron Gardenhire on the A's
by gotgreen on May 4, 2008 5:56 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Bradenfro is not cute.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 4, 2008 5:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Chiba Lotte lost simultaneously in the fighter plane of the Japanese ham.
by JediLeroy on May 4, 2008 6:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Are you sure that isn't Art Garfunkel?
"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM
by Elvez on May 4, 2008 6:03 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
How does the poor man afford the dye job and perm?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 4, 2008 6:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was thinking Arnold Horshak
Mr. Kotter = Billy Beane
Mr. Woodman = Lew Wolfe
Juan Epstein = Rich Harden (“It’s alright, Mr Kotter—I brought a note from my mother!”)
Any ideas for Barbarino and Freddy “Boom Boom” Washington?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 4, 2008 6:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He actually now reminds me of Bob Ross.
Happy little trees.
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 6:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's Disco Stu
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 4, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
didn't someone post a link a while back
to a video with a bunch of Los Angeles Dodgers dancing to disco music?
by OaklandSi on May 4, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They've gotta get some satin warm-up jackets to go with the unis, in the appropriate shade of green
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 4, 2008 6:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yikes
http://www.lookoutlanding.com
http://www.sbnation.com/users/Jeff
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 4, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHH!!
This person must pay!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 4, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
For the record, Cindi has an alibi
(she was failing a “lashes ‘n brows” exam at the time the hacking occurred). I have no alibi but wouldn’t know how to hack if my life depended on it. {dies}
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 4, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scary
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 4, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bob Ross + Bobby Kielty = The Joy of painting boobies
stat-addled alien overlord
by salb918 on May 4, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
More Thoughts From On-Hand Observations
1. This must have been the fastest promotional/giveaway. The jerseys were gone faster than you could say “Dagaberto Campaneris (Blanco)”.
2. When will the rest of the league catch up to Greg Smith? I really like his motion. His fastball/slider combo was deadly. His fastball was around 90 MPH and he would take 10 MPH off with his various benders. I was shocked to see MB and Josh Hamilton swing and miss at so many of his pitches.
The question remains, whom does Harden replace in the rotation? Smith has asserted himself to be superior to Eveland or as effective as Eveland. Blanton is going nowhere and Duke and Gaudin have earned their stripes…
3. Kurt Suzuki earns “Boy Wonder” status for his ability to quickly recognize that Street is going to get tossed and IMMEDIATELY motioned to Geren to intervene and save his pitcher. Geren wouldn’t even allow the homeplate Ump from even peeking at Street’s body language and multiple gesticulations of frustration beyond the mound. With the count 3-0, it was Strike 1, Strike 2, foul ball then ground out to “Mr. Automatic” Mark Ellis to end the game.
4. Throw Away the Alternate Blacks and lets see this uniform every Sunday for the rest of the season! Man, was that awesome.
5. Mr. “faux pas” goes to Jairo Santiago Garcia Casilla. Almost as long as Dagaberto…Who wore his stupid dark green T shirt under the cutoff jersey. Dude, that is a MAJOR fine in the Kangaroo Court and should never happen again. Only the batboys were caught slightly out of uniform as well. You deserve a demotion, only if you didn’t pitch so D@*^ well!
"I've been accused of using too many words...I suppose that's like accusing Mozart of using too many notes." Bill King
by Gerard on May 4, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
re point #2, I'm planning to write about that question Tuesday
I don’t know if Eveland’s start tomorrow will factor into the decision, but if he were to pitch poorly it would be three times to Smith’s none. We’ll see…
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 4, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree on 2, 3 and 4
and can’t judge 1 and 5 because I wasn’t there, and couldn’t even sit down and watch the game :(
On Harden’s return (knock on wood): they could always send Braden down and put Eveland in the bullpen. Smith’s outpitched him to this point, and Eveland could be a big improvement over Braden in whatever you call that role.
Oh, and on the unis: how about this for the Sunday, road version?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
by Nick on May 4, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nick...and Nico, You're both spot on it
The A’s have a multitude of roster moves ranging from pitching depth to management of the outfield in terms of who’s coming and going. Buck may force the issue when he’s available although we wouldn’t know it by how his season started.
The A’s haven’t had a retro day with their “Big Bird” Unis, as I heard them once referred to a few decades back. But it was part of their M.O. and Charlie Finley’s defiance that captured the imagination of so many. This year’s team, with their amazin’ start resembles that spirit that defined this team when it came out west. MIght as well go all the way and bring back the “Kelly Green and Gold”.
"I've been accused of using too many words...I suppose that's like accusing Mozart of using too many notes." Bill King
by Gerard on May 4, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There's no way we can go to a 6 man rotation...
right? We are holding 1 less pitcher because of the Sweeney/Cust/Thomas monster, so there is no way we leave another reliever off the roster to make room for a 6th starter. Only thing I can think of is 1 current starter is going to the pen, but who?
by drink409 on May 4, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think a 6-man rotation makes sense because
it throws all the pitchers’ routines off. I think Eveland would be a great LOOGY with his curve, and a luxury long-man, and I think he’s still a “thrower” whereas Smith is a pitcher – so I’m happy for him to spend a little time in the bullpen. I say Braden to the minors when Harden returns, leaving:
Blanton
Harden
Duke
Gaudin
Smith
Street, Embree, Casilla, Brown, Devine, Eveland
Foulke replaces Devine. I don’t really want Calero back because I’m not sure he’s any better than Devine and he’s not part of the longer term future anyway. Let him rehab for 20 days when he’s ready and by then I’m sure someone will be dead.
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 4, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still think Duke should go back to the pen
I’m not convinced that he’s got the endurance to throw 7 innings, and it’s going to take it’s toll on the pen eventually if he keeps running out there for 5 inning starts.
by mikev on May 4, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thing is, Eveland is only going 5.2 IP
and not as effectively. Duke can get 6 innings out of 85-90 pitches. I think he’ll be fine, personally.
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 4, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't know who should go to the pen, but...
I really want to see what Smith can do in our rotation. I think his interview on Saturday night during the game personally won me over.
by drink409 on May 4, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think...
it’s a good dilemma to have. When you’re anticipating an abundance of riches in the pitching department, most MLB teams would be envious. By contrast, we’d be envious of most teams’ slugging percentages.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eveland is younger and doesn't have a history of injury problems though.
by mikev on May 4, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
actually he has had some injuries
including a broken elbow, back problems, and a problem with a finger in his pitching hand.
Last start he appeared to have some problem with discomfort in his elbow. He’s been pitching through it, but it’s a bit worrisome.
by OaklandSi on May 4, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry...back problems for Devine, not Eveland
but the broken elbow and partially torn tendon in the middle finger of his left hand are well documented.
by OaklandSi on May 5, 2008 9:02 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The finger injury was the only one I was familar with
and I guess he went to the Mexican league to make up for the time he missed from that injury.
Still, if I were a betting man, I would put my money on Eveland lasting longer as a starter than Duke.
by mikev on May 5, 2008 9:18 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah get rid of the black unis...
They seem so dull…compared to the beautiful green and gold.
by IM4Oakgal on May 4, 2008 11:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Street also expressed concern
that opposing batters might pick up pitches more easily when he wears the black top.
by OaklandSi on May 5, 2008 9:03 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Was at the game today. Like many have said before me, I loved the uniforms and It was really nice to see it so full today. I got there around 10ish and the lines were pretty long, but I had a friend already in line so got my free jersey. Even though the hats looked terrible on TV yesterday I kind of wish I had one to match the jersey.
Greg Smith was excellent! And a win after seven innings of no runs was also nice.
by justarebelheart on May 4, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ask around...
I bet that someone has one that they might give you or sell to you.
by IM4Oakgal on May 4, 2008 10:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Anybody watching the Sharks?
I’m not; I just keep checking in at ESPN to see the score … 5:48 left in overtime (last I looked) , 1-1, jee-zus christ, that’s tense. Will this comment jinx them? I wouldn’t recognize Joe Thornton or Ron Wilson or any of the gang if they knocked on my door, but it is kind of nice having a Bay Area playoff team to follow …
I’m not sure whether to post this now or maybe I should wait until there’s a break in the action. I hesitate because I could bring bad luck … but then maybe by NOT posting I fail to bring good luck … maybe my Sharks post is all they need to put in the winning goal, thus sending the series back to San Jose knotted at 3? oy, 2:36 left now. This is my slap shot on the local hockey team’s behalf.
Brainless Automaton #439
by rubin sierra on May 4, 2008 9:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I just turned it on
Dallas is going to kick themselves if they lose this game. They had two golden chances right there at the end of OT. Very intense action.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 4, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Insane OT period
Stars had waves of scoring chances, but Nabakov make some awesome saves, including one of the best you’ll ever see. Sharks had some breaks foiled by Turco too. Incredibly entertaining period
2nd OT starts soon…you should tune in.
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 4, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That glove save
was unreal. Hope either one of these teams has something left in the tank to take on the Red Wings.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 4, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eh
I’d root Red Wings over Stars, to be honest. Partly because the Stars’ style is deathly boring, and partly because I just hate the state of Texas.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 4, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just don't want another Red Wing sweep
At least make the series interesting.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 4, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hate the Red Wings more than anything...
...And I’ll never cheer for a team from Dallas, so if the Sharks lose: here’s to a 7 game series with lots of injuries & go Eastern Conference.
by drink409 on May 4, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But since we've been discussing unis...
...ya gotta admit that the Wings all-red uniforms are among the coolest in any sport.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 5, 2008 2:08 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nabby
has absolutely willed them to stay in this game.
It should have been over 2 minutes into overtime. And 10 minutes in. And 16… and 18… and 19…
The Sharks better eat some Powerbars or something. They looked utterly gassed the last 5 minutes.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 4, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been watching...
and if your even remotely interested in hockey or the Sharks this OT was n.u.t.s.
by drink409 on May 4, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...and we're on to period six
Not as ridiculous a period as the first OT, but boy…
Feels like this game is never going to end. The players are so tired they can’t even get pucks on the net anymore, much less do heavy lifting like trying to screen goalies.
Well, if nothing else no one can say that the Sharks lost this series for lack of heart. Skill? Maybe. Conditioning? Who knows. Brains? Likely. But heart? No way.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 4, 2008 10:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
the Sharks look completely exhausted compared to the Stars....
it’s a good thing Nabokov isn’t tired.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 10:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm tired...
this has been an exhausting game, 5 hours now…Nabokov has saved the sharks’ asses numerous times.
by drink409 on May 4, 2008 10:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think the announcers must be exhausted too
Hockey requires so much focus to follow and describe. I don’t know how they do it.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 4, 2008 10:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i think the should expand the size of the goal...
60 shots on goal and 1 goal. Hmmm… it’s why Americans don’t like soccer and hockey. Not enough scoring. Give me 15 to 13 hockey scores… maybe I’d watch more than Sharks’ playoff hockey.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 10:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This has just been an incredible game ... I am so damn impressed with Marty Turco ...
The low scoring environment is what makes hockey so exciting—every single play counts.
"It's for your own good. Big strong Devo knows whats best for Poppy" -- Mossback
by devo on May 4, 2008 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
this is exciting, no doubt... historical (for the Sharks)
but, normally, no… dullsville.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think they plan on voting on rules that will...
1 expand the size of the goal
2 limit the amount of clothes the goalie can wear
in the off season. They want to increase their audience by creating more goals.
by drink409 on May 4, 2008 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They have a committee of 5 active players (2 goalies 3 forwards)
and 4 GMs that will make a recommendation
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 5, 2008 2:19 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah the goal seemed really small
compared to the goal in soccer.
I watched for a while last night using the channelsurfing link. It seemed to me that both teams were very tired (no surprise) and weren’t able to move well enough to get a chance to score.
by OaklandSi on May 5, 2008 9:07 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So, basically, you want lacrosse.
Part of the reason why the scoring was so low in that game was that the officials were not calling ANYTHING a penalty after the start of the third period. There was basically no way for anyone to get a breakaway or good position in front of the net, on either side, because they’d just get held and dragged out of the play, or tripped, or slashed, or whatever.
Or to put it another way, that game is why the NHL had the rules changes a few years ago—but they keep backsliding on the enforcement.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 5, 2008 9:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No TV at my place
But you bastards have convinced me to bike to the local sports bar. May the force be with us …
Brainless Automaton #439
by rubin sierra on May 4, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
www.channelsurfing.net
Watch for free online.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 4, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's probably already peddling...
and, he can grab a beer or two.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or, more probably...
he’s probably already pedalling.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
fucking hilarious because it's true
just got back. Went to two bars, because the first one (where I watched the second OT) closed at 10. Man, the Sharks losing at the end sure kills my story, though.
Brainless Automaton #439
by rubin sierra on May 4, 2008 11:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Au contraire, Mr. Ratto
I’m sure you’re just getting warmed up.
Or should I say, warmed over. (His article on the annual Sharks playoff loss is pretty much identical every season—just change the names and teams…)
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 4, 2008 11:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Agh! Thank you!!!!
I’ve been listening on the radio…
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 4, 2008 10:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I thought that the hats were ugly yesterday
but seeing them with the uni… Wow! Terrific! And Terrific Smith!
by IM4Oakgal on May 4, 2008 10:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Quadruple Overtime!!!
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 4, 2008 10:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ridiculous!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 4, 2008 10:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, I went out 6 minutes into the third planning to watch the comcast replay.......
Just got back and the game is still on!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 4, 2008 11:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Once about 10 years ago
I was watching a Flyers-Penguins game, watched the first OT, had a softball game to go to in SF, drove there played drank a beer and drove home, and turned on the TV to see them skating in the 5th OT. Flyers won on a Keith Primeau goal.
So I figure maybe Jeremy Roenick tonight.
There is an A in Whimsy.
by FreeSeatUpgrade on May 4, 2008 11:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is the second time I've heard the announcers discussing the need to change underwear
Too much information, perhaps?
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 4, 2008 11:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I gotta see that save they're talking about...
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 4, 2008 11:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was amazing...
gloved it on the line.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 11:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was more impressed with Turco's falling-on-his-ass high kick save
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 4, 2008 11:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not the one where the puck became invisible?
that might not even have been a save.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 11:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, I was talking about his kick save on the breakaway
Yeah, I think that one under his back was in
And what did we do once we discovered a rift in the fourth dimension? We launched a monkey into it. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 4, 2008 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow. Well I'm not necessarily a hockey fan
but this is pretty damn cool. Go Sharks!
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.
by pam5981 on May 4, 2008 11:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
that kid is going to miss the greatest hockey game...
in his life. lol
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by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 11:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He "waived the white towel" my friend...
that was classic
by drink409 on May 4, 2008 11:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not as bad as me falling asleep...
during Hunter’s perfect game in 1968.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 11:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, this is tense
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 4, 2008 11:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oh bloody hell
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 4, 2008 11:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
dammit
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by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 11:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The handshaking ritual is always so nice
I wonder why it’s evolved in professional baseball to be just the winning team shaking hands with each other?
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
by Englishmajor on May 4, 2008 11:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe they don't want punches thrown..
AFTER the game is over.
by IM4Oakgal on May 4, 2008 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ironically enough, the handshake moment in hockey--
which is to say, the end of a playoff series—is typically the point at which baseball players forego handshakes and just start running around and making human pyramids.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 4, 2008 11:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and frightening the children
and barging in the queues..
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 4, 2008 11:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
because no self-respecting A's player would shake hands with...
a Yankee, Red Sock, or Angel?
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by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 11:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure I pressed "reply" there...
but, maybe not.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 11:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sharks are the A's of hockey...
for the third year in a row, the Sharks are eliminated in the 6th game of the second playoff series.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 11:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game 6s have not been kind to San Jose
This is the FOURTH consecutive year they’ve been knocked out in a game 6, and they also lost game 6 in the Calgary series.
I’ve said this before and I will, undoubtedly, say it again, but much as I love playoff hockey, it’s even more of a crapshoot than playoff baseball. All you can do is build a good team and hope the breaks go your way, and it hasn’t happened yet for the Sharks.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 4, 2008 11:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pretty soon the Kings will join the Pacidic Division Postseason party
And the West will be fun to watch in the playoffs with so many reivalries going at it for everything
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 5, 2008 2:22 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm very curious to see
tomorrow’s newspapers. With late games like this, there can be some pretty amusing emergency-replacement filler on the sports pages.
Brainless Automaton #439
by rubin sierra on May 4, 2008 11:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
well...
when it gets to 6 consecutive losses in a Game 6, I’m going to build a bunker. Because that’ll be 666 666, surely a sign of the apocalypse, as any stat guy would know.
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by FoolshGame22 on May 4, 2008 11:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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