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Open Game Thread: Game 34 - Orioles vs. A's

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Baltimore Orioles @ Oakland Athletics


The surprising A's take on the surprising O's in an early season matchup of Davids.  The A's send out Dana Eveland who is sporting a 3-2 record and a 3.67 ERA to take on Garrett Olson who has a 1-0 record and a 2.70 ERA.  Olson will only be making his second start this year but he pitched really well in his opening start and pitched well in Triple-A all of last year.

Eveland is coming off his worst outing of the year last time out against the Angels, giving up six earned runs.  Up until that point, he'd been pretty damned impressive.

Olson is a left-handed pitcher, so we're seeing the A's super funky nasty righty lineup:

Suzuki
Ellis
M Sweeney
Thomas
E Brown
Cust
Crosby
Murphy
Davis

Cust's hot streak lands him in the super funky nasty righty lineup.  It takes a special and funkalicious dude to make it into that lineup batting from the left-hand side.

The O's send out the following lineup, sans Miguel Tejada who is now in Houston:

Roberts
Markakis
Mora
Huff
Millar
R Hernandez
Jones
Payton
L Hernandez

Old friends Ramon "Walk-Off Bunt" Hernandez and Jay Payton come back to the Coliseum.  I still have fond memories of Ramon and probably always will.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!!

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So that Murphy, Davis, and Crosby don't?

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 5, 2008 6:56 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Lineup Split versus LHP

1. .242/.324/.273
2. .167/.250/.262 .
3. .353/.425/.412
4. .000/.091/.000
5. .333/.350/.436
6. .200/.333/.333
7. .324/.410/.500
8. .176/.364/.176
9. .250/.250/.375

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 5, 2008 6:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ellis career vs. LHP:

.272/.359/.453 (OPS of .812).

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 5, 2008 7:01 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Fosse, Fosse, Fosse

“How great is it to be married?”

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on May 5, 2008 6:56 PM PDT   0 recs

"It really sucks, Ray"

“Every day, I wake up and I kick myself. Thinkin’ with my little head again!”

—Huston

by Soaker on May 5, 2008 6:57 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

"Eh."

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 5, 2008 7:00 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Alright...it's gametime.

I hope everyone is doing well.

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 5, 2008 7:00 PM PDT   0 recs

Watching the intro on CSN...

has Cust homered twice in the same styled uniform yet this year?

If not, we better keep trotting out new throwbacks…

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 5, 2008 7:03 PM PDT   0 recs

Mathletics Commercials...

are they still getting stat equations wrong?

I don’t really pay attention to them, but I could have sworn they just said that ERA = Earned Runs divided by Innings Pitched….

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 5, 2008 7:05 PM PDT   0 recs

Why is Davis starting over Denorfia?

Denorfia isn’t getting a shot.

by boilerdan on May 5, 2008 7:08 PM PDT   0 recs

No doubt. However I am not surprised.

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 5, 2008 7:08 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I know, it's really bizarre.

The only think I can think of is that they’re planning to dump Bad Sweeney or Davis when Buck comes back from his rehab assignment, and so they’re giving both of them a lot of playing time before the decision is made.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 5, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

or perhaps its because Davis is better defensivly

and he is surrounded by two walking bricks in the outfield.

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 5, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Okay, I don't care to hear about

“Cowboy Up,” Ray. Some guy at work has a giant “Cowboy Up” sticker along his windshield, and it takes all the strength I have not to key his car. Okay, I only feel that way when I don’t take my medication in the morning.

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 5, 2008 7:08 PM PDT   0 recs

He sounds like a real DICK!

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 5, 2008 7:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't even know his name.

But judging by his car, we wouldn’t get along.

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 5, 2008 7:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It would be much easier if RSox fans could prove that they were

“fans” before the WS titles.

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 5, 2008 7:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I don't think he's a Sox fan.

I think he means Cowboy Up when he says it.

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 5, 2008 7:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

"Like a rhinestone Cowboy..."

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 5, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That guy could be a Red Sox fan from pre 2004...

..I think the whole “cowboy up” fad was 03 & didn’t work out too well for the team

by drink409 on May 5, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

kevin millah

got a sweet chin beard out of it though.

by oakinboston on May 5, 2008 7:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sweeney might have found a place on the team

He’s started to hit, and he is really our only backup 1B that I can think of besides Cust and Ellis, who are emergency only.

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 5, 2008 7:08 PM PDT   0 recs

Eveland felt a pop in his elbow

and Harden will miss 3 more starts….

by boilerdan on May 5, 2008 7:09 PM PDT   0 recs

I'm going to text Poppy and tell her to start making some noise...

because right now I can hear the conversation between the people sitting under the booth.

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 5, 2008 7:12 PM PDT   0 recs

It's really annoying. Tell her to yell something that we would recognize.

How about “I love Cust”?

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 5, 2008 7:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well that woulda been a new way for us to lose a pitcher...

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 5, 2008 7:14 PM PDT   0 recs

Please explain, young Skywalker?

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 5, 2008 7:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Mora's bat shattered, and Eveland flinched cuz he thought a giant shard was headed his way

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 5, 2008 7:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

WOO!

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 5, 2008 7:15 PM PDT   0 recs

Ah. What a beautiful DP DP DP DP DP DP DP!

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 5, 2008 7:15 PM PDT   0 recs

Gold glove!!!!!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 5, 2008 7:15 PM PDT   0 recs

If I were a scout who'd watched the A's recently...

...I might suggest that my team run the bases with the Little League approach: as soon as the ball is hit, just run and don’t stop until the ump calls “time”.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 5, 2008 7:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hi Guys, What Did I Miss?

I just turned on the game, and I see it’s a commercial break. What did I miss?

Anyways, thinking about baseball it occured to me though, Fuck Moneyball! The A’s should ditch their Moneyball concept, and really start getting runners in motion. Maybe some more Hit and Runs. That’s only way to compete with those gritty, pesky Angels.

Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.

by mrrickyg on May 5, 2008 7:17 PM PDT   0 recs

They got Vlad out.

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 5, 2008 7:17 PM PDT   0 recs

Gobble in. Inning basted.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 5, 2008 7:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 5, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

damn

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 5, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

damn

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 5, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

damn

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 5, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

damn

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 5, 2008 7:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

damn

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 5, 2008 7:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

dam

Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?

by ohtobe21likehuston on May 5, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

damn

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 5, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

:-/

I bet on LA

Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.

by mrrickyg on May 5, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Was Kotchman rated

as high as Barton as a prospect? He is a very good player, he can hit for average, power and play a slick Firstbase

by asfaninpismobeach on May 5, 2008 7:21 PM PDT   0 recs

Kotchman was highly touted

until he caught Mono and the Angels did everything they could to piss him off….

then he got better and started hitting again.

I put on my robe and wizard hat.

by Zonis on May 5, 2008 7:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

even higher rated, I think

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 5, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

yeah i think so

another Gammons wet dream from a few years ago finally playing well

Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.

by mrrickyg on May 5, 2008 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What up AN!!

Can we actually hit a LHP today?

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 5, 2008 7:22 PM PDT   0 recs

Yeah...

for pop-ups.

by IM4Oakgal on May 5, 2008 7:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Oh you silly punks.

The Big Hurt almost let it out of here. More coming. :-)

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on May 5, 2008 7:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sweeney got all of that......

to the wrong part of the park

S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/

by 0akFoSho on May 5, 2008 7:24 PM PDT   0 recs

those flyouts were bad beats

Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.

by mrrickyg on May 5, 2008 7:24 PM PDT   0 recs

damn

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on May 5, 2008 7:24 PM PDT   0 recs

Damn

"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."

by Jennifer on May 5, 2008 7:24 PM PDT   0 recs

I hope it isn't going to

be a cluster damn night.

by IM4Oakgal on May 5, 2008 7:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Cluster damns kill innocent children!

Damn you… I mean, how dare you!?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on May 5, 2008 7:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

*I* broke the dam.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on May 5, 2008 7:32 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I thought Thomas got that one

:-(

But a good hitting-inning overall.

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 5, 2008 7:25 PM PDT   0 recs

Olson = Ballard

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on May 5, 2008 7:26 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Me = Ewwww

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 5, 2008 7:59 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs