Open Thread: Game 35 - A's vs. Orioles
by Nico on May 6, 2008 6:57 PM PDT
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PrintJustin Duchscherer, fresh off a bizarre start in which he couldn't shake off a Custian clank and gave up five straight hits, only to settle down and earn the win, gets the call for Oakland tonight against the left-handed stylings of Brian Burres. The A's lineup has a little different look tonight, with Mark Ellis (.228) dropped down to #7 and two lefties allowed to see the light of day against an opposing southpaw. Is Chris Denorfia not 100% healthy, or has he fallen behind Rajai Davis on the "righty CFer" depth chart?
Today's "fun fact": When he makes his start on Wednesday, Joe Blanton will be on pace to finish the season 9-23 with a 3.88 ERA. In 1980, A's right-hander Brian Kingman finished the season 8-20 with a 3.83 ERA. Aren't "fun facts" fun?
The lineups:
ORIOLES:
Roberts - 2B
Mora - 3B
Markakis - RF
Huff - DH
Millar - 1B
Scott - LF
Jones - CF
Quiroz (I've eaten there) - C
Hernandez - SS
A'S:
Suzuki - C
Barton - 1B
Thomas - DH
Cust - Left "Field"
Brown - RF
Crosby - SS
Ellis - 2B
Murphy - 3B
Davis - CF
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Brian Roberts looks like Barry Zito.
"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
Woot! First!
"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
Or not.
My comment was first! Before I hit refresh. Stupid AN 3.0.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Let's go Oakland!
And let’s hope those slump-busting blow-up dolls I sent them get the offense going tonight!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
[test]
Huston Street
[/test]
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
[test]
is average
[test]
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It worked!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
The Duke.......
Is ready to drop the Hammer on these O’s!! Make it happen! Considering the A;s are facing another LHP today, Duke is going to have to be on top of his game. Hopefully there will be no Cust fielding errors tat leads to 5 unearned runs.
Lets Go Oakland!!
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AHHH!!
The black jerseys
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
That is so much mf'n bulls---!!!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
They are Justin's faves
Ray just said.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
and if Ray told you that wolverines make great house pets
would you believe him?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Bark! Bark, bark!!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
NO barking!
I’m dealing with seven puppies right now… not including the four other dogs I have.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
What nationality are they?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
seven black lab females
1 male chocolate lab (90+ lbs and acts like he’s a lap dog)
1 female chocolate lab (mother of puppies)
1 female yellow lab (10 years old)
1 female beagle (15 years old, chubby, and crazy)
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Ohmigod. I am not much of a "feelings" type of guy
but I really want a beagle. They are adorable and a pain in the ass.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
This. explains. SO. much.
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.
ASS!!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
She's out of control, the beagle.
When she gets pissed off, she starts dragging stuff out of the garage.
Then she was in an accident and has leg problems. When it’s cold she limps around and acts like it’s bothering her. I feel sorry for her and let her in the house, then she goes nuts and runs around and jumps on the furniture like nothing is wrong.
And she snores worse than any human I know.
She also can’t really see or hear, but when the four-wheeler fires up, she starts howling and bouncing around like she’s a puppy on a hunt.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Is her name LUCKY?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
How awesome is it to have your face chewed off by a wolverine?
{Asks question of 74mk}
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
Better than NKOTB.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
And the black hats
They’re probably taking advantage of the enormous crowd at the Tuesday-night A’s-O’s matchup to plug their new sellables.
Not.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Hi kapers and everyone else. Let's get another win and hope
Huston enjoys his night off.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions
so, really, what's the deal with Denorfia
Is Rajai that much better in CF?
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
but something is obviously going on with him
he’s been MIA for a while as a starter
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
12 ABs. Calm down.
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
Wouldnt be that big a deal if he
also wasnt under .200 with the 65 ABs he has at the major league level.
When will then be now? Soon.
I agree that he looked like crap in April
... but let’s give him a bit of a leash (perhaps a realllllly long one) in Sacto.
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
Boo to Duke. He is the reason we are wearing the ugliest unis
of all-time.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions
(ducks)
I love the black!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Does. Not. Compute.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Duke gonna make someone smell the glove?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ditto
Dunno why, but if it makes Justin feel good, I like it.
"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi
Wow. Melvin has a right to be a little pissed about that one.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
That will be fine all day ty........
as long as he is consistent, the Ump that is. My problem has been the total lack of consistency from this umpire crew.
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Isn't he pissed off every year?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
"Melvin, how pissed where you?"
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
where?
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
Failsafe- A book I had to read in high school.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
CSN graphic actually read
Due up: Barton, Ellis, Big Hurt
Yo everyone.
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.
They did that last night, too.
Others liked it. I thought it was too Harrelsonesque.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I don't know what "Harrelsonesque" means
in this context, but if it means stupid I agree: TV graphic should use his real name, not his nickname.
formerly known as mdl
Agree on all counts.
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.
Like something Ken "Hawk" Harrelson would do on a White Sox broadcast.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
YO diggity!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Congrats :-) Are you taking it?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't know???? So far they have covered almost everything I wanted, but I'm worried about 2 things:
homeowners insurance is more than double what I pay now and
if my house doesn’t sell in 6 mos, I won’t be able to cover rent AND a mortgage. I have a realtor coming out on Thursday to give me blatant truth and what to expect.
One of our companies is located in Sarasota and they also have to pay
for hurricane insurance. You might check into that to be on the safe side. One of my co-workers is moving there and is planning on renting a condo b4 deciding on anything long-term.
Just do what your heart tells ya!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
oops- read your post again and that is scary to try and balance both payments.
Can you ask your realtor if there is a possibility to go to an “interest only” loan in the event that it doesn’t sell?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey Kapers
Sorry to be so personally blunt, but are y’all male or female? I can be a little slow sometimes, an’ I spent three years thinking Poppy was Jennifer’s Father, regrettably, something Id rather not repeat, is all.
She's a guy.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Me, on the other hand,
16 years in AK, 22 years in CA, 4 years in WA, and I do say “y’all”. Go figure.
formerly known as mdl
kapers, Jennifer, Poppy = females
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Jennifer, Poppy, pam5981 = pain's in the arse
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
You better believe it. And grammar snob.
Watch your errant apostrophe’s.
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.
Oh no. I flunked out on AN. Did salb win the spelling bee?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
just havin' some fun at kapers' expense
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
How about Flo-Rida? Kiss my grits!
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I think of high school every time I see your name.
A friend of mine had a nightmare about her log-in for the computer lab. Yes. Her log in name, SHEINS, a combo of her first initial and last name, was chasing her, chanting “LOG OFF SHEINS. LOG OFF SHEINS. LOG OFF SHEINS.”
It makes me think of your name.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
How about.....
SugarBritches?
CornerofHuston&hawt?
or the immortal,
goAwayNerdBoy?
"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi
Rajai is perfect batting 9th........
its like having an extra lead off man at the bottom of the lineup. I would like to see this kid develop into a good lead off guy, cause his speed is ridiculous. and I can envision an 09 outfield of CarGon RF, Rajai CF, and Buck RF. I would really like that! The A’s almost have too many good OF prospects. What will they do with Cunningham, Sweeney, and Denorfia. Seems like someone should be traded before the end of the season in exchang for some infield prospects.
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Jack is hot......
sizeling
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What can Brown do for you sign in OF...awesome!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
hey!
That’s my line! (QOTM says so!)
=P
"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi
Thomas
would have totally got a triple on that one.
In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!
AHAHHAHA!!!! He said "magic wand"
thats a good way to describe his bat right now
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Come on Bo Cro!! Put up a crooked #!!
Gavin Floyd has a no hitter going for the Chi Sox through 8 inn
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You know that only a few fans are at the game
when you can here peoples convo. I can hear what some people are saying to one another,lol. That or I have a Bionic ear
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
It's not you.
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.
This Politics Crap will never end!!
Obama and Clinton keep splitting states, and dragging this crap out. At least there is baseball to watch instead of all this Primary crap that is on every channel
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OOOOOOOOO!!!
Elektra is on!! Jennifer Garner is a goddess!!
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It's just like quaduple overtime
It sucks if you’re the winner, but double dog sucks to be the loser
Angels are in KC when
the Royals are ice cold.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions
he made an excellent running catch last night
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
HE CAUGHT IT HE CAUGHT IT!!
Jack Cust catches the can a corn
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I love watching Duke....
make it look so easy, so effortless
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Gavin Floyd in the 9th with a no no on Baseball tonight
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
Too bad he can't get a shutout.
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
Floyd hates Swisher
even more than Mauer right now.
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on May 6, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Floyd has a No hitter going in the 9th
but has somehow allowed a run….hilarious
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1-2-3
How does Duke look? I don’t get any video over here in NY, mlb.com only has audio….
Seriously, I hope the dems can get their sh*& together, the more they bash each other the better it looks for McCain…...
Not to get too political but if Obama wins the nomination- he wins the election.
If Hilary wins the nomination- McCain will win the election. Any way you slice it you’re basically getting a Democrat.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
That was close - I was afraid you were going to get political!
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
Politicizing on AN would mean selecting a point of view in IMO.
Sorry to all for misremembering that shit.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Please, people, no political comments
Even if you’re just dropping names in passing, it encourages others to build upon it and next thing you know it’s a political debate.
Lots of other places you can go if you want that, including Blez’s pal Kos.
formerly known as mdl
And it's a CGV, plain and simple, if anyone complains
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
Willie Mays Hays
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions
More the Swisher not a very good CFer jinx
A lot of guys catch that ball.
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
Looks like Swisher was shaded to
right center. Ball hit to left center is a long run.
When will then be now? Soon.
complaintsaboutjennifer@yahoo.com
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
It was taken.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
I like jenniferlemurconkers@yahoo.com
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
i love your email address, btw. It always makes me giggle.
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.
It's better than those snobby Gmail addresses.
Did you see my post above about salb and a spelling bee?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
I did.
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.
and...
I’m waiting…
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
He did not win. It's a sore subject.
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 knew it was and I love the salt in the wounds.
I have a decent memory, eh?
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
For an old guy, yeah.
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.
Oh wow. You went THERE.
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by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Too easy. You walked right into it.
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.
Mauer breaks up the No No with a double that
Swisher dives for an misses, though he really had no shot at it
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Rajai in the 9 Spot.....
I LOVE IT!!! Speed on the bases!!
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I like this catcher better than last year's model
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
time to send Rajai.....
2 outs, need a man in scoring possition
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I know I said it before.
But it Vuc could go all out for 1968 retro uni day…...... why the hell can he not get matching helmets and undershirts for these stupid jerseys??
[/shallow] <—oh who am I kidding.
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.
agreed
Half-assed is no way to run a ballclub
"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi
Vuc is cool
He understands that awesome kelly green and bright skittles helmets is worth spending money on, and stupid black isn’t.
formerly known as mdl
A little song for our starter tonight...
Well you wonder why I always dress in black
Why you never see green and gold on my back
And why does my appearance seem to have a somber tone?
Well there’s a reason for the things that I have on.
I wear the black for Kirk Saarloos, who was sent down
Pitching for the Rivercats in Sactown.
I wear it for Denorfia who has long paid for his crime
But rides the bench, because he’s a victim of his time.
I wear the black for those who never read
Or listened to the words Michael Lewis said.
About the road to wins through market inefficiencies
Why you would think he’s taking dictation from Billy.
Well, we’re doin’ mighty fine I do suppose
In our Skittles helmets and our stripey throwback clothes
But just so we’re reminded of the games that we are back
On the mound there oughta be a Man in Black.
I wear it for the DFA’d and old,
For the free agents whose signing left us cold
I wear the black in honor of the teammates that coulda been
Why each offseason I lose more teammates and good friends!
I wear it for the fans whose hopes have died
Believing that this year we’d stem the tide
Of the local media’s coverage of the team across the Bay,
But when they buy the cable station, what can you say?
Well there’s things that never will be right I know
And things need changing everywhere you go,
But til the 3rd deck’s open, and the beer lines don’t last all night
You’ll never see me a uni that’s white.
Ah, I’d love to wear a throwback every day
And tell the world that everything’s okay.
But I’ll try to carry off a little darkness on my back
Til things are brighter, I’m the man in black.
Original lyrics here and performance here
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
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Applause
clap clap clap
"That was kind of funny. I heard we were in Mexico together drinking margaritas and talking about it, but when he was in Cabo, I never saw him. The only person I talked to was a bottle of Jack Daniels." Jason Giambi
Are the Angels ever going to lose again?
The A’s are smoking hot and the Angels wont lose. WTF
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions
Verily, the Duke dealeth!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 6, 2008 7:43 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
beau T ful!
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on May 6, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
+ a gazillion
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Pretty.
Brings back memories.
HI!!!!
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
OMFG!
WHAT ARE YOU DOING HERE?!
I’ve missed you!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Missed you too!
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
HOLY CRAP!
Hi Sharon!!!!!!!
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
Poppy says hi!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Where is she?
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
I think she's at the game.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Whoa.
Welcome back!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Sharon is back????
Is everything sad going to come untrue? Oh no, the black unis are still there.
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
Duchscherer is pitching great
Eveland is pitching great
Smith is pitching great
Gaudin is pitching good
Blanton is pitching average
Really, we SHOULD go to a 6-man rotation when Harden comes back.
That, or make a deal with, say, the Chicago Cubs and trade a pitcher there for offense.
Seriously
Can anyone explain the logistics against using a 6 man staff?
Interesting
With all the history of the game it should have been common or at least not that unusual, but it isn’t there.
How many PAs has Thomas had this year?
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 gues I could look that shit up myself.
Sorry for being lazy.
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.
You guys! I was the one who WON the spelling bee.
MAKE FUN OF SAL.
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.
S E R I E S L E E ?
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you. Lovin' it.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank you. And this is why I'm lazy.
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.
3-2. here we go!
Slider again, we’ll see…....base hot on the slider!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
Look at that speed on the base paths!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Harry Brown?
sounds awful. your way better. definitely.
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on May 6, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't he the prime minister or something?
No wait, that’s Gordon Brown.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
The guy with the whistle needs to be shot full of holes
so that HE whistles everytime the wind blows.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions
Yep.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
They are getting ROLLED tonight
Coming off the weekend sweep, I thought they’d maybe have righted the ship, but it doesn’t appear so.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
They are "saving" their starting studs for the weekend.
This kind of loss would just about guarantee not having a regional. I have pretty good seats so I’m hoping they can somehow host.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
No chance
Zero good non-conference wins is going to be their downfall. Honestly, I could see them falling to a 3 seed. Tonights game is against new D-1 team Central Arkansas! Yikes!
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Ironic that Gene was catching all kinds of shit for his
decision to “save” starters. I guess fans aren’t really that stupid!!
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Who knows?
All I know is their offense makes Oakland’s look consistent. And dynamic!
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Nope. I have a lot going at work but am going to a game
at the end of the month.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Hey, don't be dissing Bobby, captain of the LF bleachers
You’ve been dissing enough of my posse already in this thread!
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
My headache is unforgiving towards the bearer of the whistle.
It really is annoying when the crowd is silent.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm thinking the runners don't go
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
Thought it was the guy with the whistle for a second.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Well there's an interesting twist...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
You and Auntie Em
should make your way to the root cellar.
Things could be worse. Suppose your errors were counted and published every day, like those of a baseball player.
by 149 on May 6, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Good luck with that. I've had bad weather for about a week
and I’m tired of stressing out.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Cool
We’ve never had anyone liveblog a tornado in a game thread before.
Go to the basement!
The candy and the baseball all night long :)
I'm always in the basement!
Duh. This is a BLOG, remember?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
I can't tell.
The tinfoil-lined walls have my compass all messed up.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
I was sitting in front of the computer, reading AN, eating cereal, when the electricity went out. I went to see what was going on and the tornado was RIGHT there. After getting out of the basement I went back to AN.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Does that make the guys run faster?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Hmm...I'd estimate that Brown is going
to cool off starting with his next AB and I’d bench him for the rest of the year. Or not.
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
6 man rotation....
http://www.dugoutcentral.com/blog/?p=557
Could Harden just be used on Sundays?
”.....Once upon a time in baseball history there was a creature called the Sunday Pitcher. This was a gentleman, normally older but still effective, who was called upon to pitch each and every Sunday during the season. One of the primary reasons this made sense was the large number of doubleheaders teams played on that day of the week. The Sunday Pitcher was always ready to pitch one game of the twinbill while the rest of the team’s arms stayed within their regular rotation. This practice faded out in the middle of the 20th century, but the unique nature of the 2008 Red Sox offers an opportunity to revive the tradition….”
I wonder....
It seems like a natural evolution, as 4 man staffs were the norms forever. If you have 6 guys who can get you 6 innings consistently, whats the issue?
It is probably some kind of baseball rule that only managers know…
2 quick reasons
1) It wastes an extra roster spot
2) It’s harder to find 6 good pitchers than 5
And a bonus 3rd…
The 5th starer is already useless in the postseason. With a 6-man staff, you’d be investing in 2 guys who won’t help in the playoffs.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Only makes sense with Sunday doubleheaders every week
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Again the A's pet peeve
hitting w/ the bases jacked
S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/
Not a swing West you pansey!!
S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/
It was a swing,
and in contrast the last swing by Croz was a GOOD piece of hitting.
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
2-0 A's
Bo Cro hustles out a FC RBI
S&BP > Mile High Mules ............ Like Sharks? http://mvn.com/nhl-sharks/
Not really the mediumest either
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
Speak for yourself - I never cry
I take it like a man (I blame someone else and break something).
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 much, just needed some fruit, veggies and bread.
by justarebelheart on May 6, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh yeah! Rich Harden!
I almost forgot about 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.
Do I sense a rolling of the eyes?
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.
Did anyone understand what the hell that antennaball thing is actually used for?
And I’ll be very, very disappointed if anyone says anything…off color in reply to my question. I expect you all to comport yourselves as well-behaved young gentlemen and ladies.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
So that you see the antenna better
And don’t accidentally smack into it, or leave it up when you go through the car wash.
Same idea as flashing lights on the top of tall buildings (well, except for the car wash part).
formerly known as mdl
thats the first thing I thought of...
Man oh man, I said to myself, that is Nico-Monkey Ball-etc. material and its best to not comment on that antenna ball in any way.
alaska A
Duke's command is a bit off this inning,
but I also think he’s gotten squeezed on about three pitches.
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
SFSFSFSFSFSFSFSFSFSF
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
Did I break Duke by showing up here?
I’m so sorry!
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
No, it's the Sharon from the future.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
Are you good-Sharonator or bad-Sharonator?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He'll get over it.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
I'd rather lose with you here than win without you here!
In theory.
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
profound-ish, sorta
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Welcome back. It's nice to see that no one stole YOUR sig.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Duke was going for the strike out against Markakis, not worried about the BB
bad decision.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Need to add those runs back on
Duke was very poor that inning
We'll be into the O's bullpen soon
whether or not Burres settles down.
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
Nico is right though
Ump is not giving him shit
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
Cust AND Barton have caught easy ones tonight!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Win or lose, this is going to be my favorite game of the young season.
Welcome back, Sharon. Stick around some, won’t ya?
stat-addled alien overlord
Unless we lose, in which case she'll be banned
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
Last time I was here...
...you needed a special wand to have that kind of power.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
I got wand-enhancement surgery
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
This as AN 3.0, dude
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Sorry for my above comments directed at pam : )
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Fine. I may need some "insider" stuff to annoy her. I only have ONE thing
on her now. Ha, ha.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
That's not EVEN a thing.
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'll post a diary on it :-) Actually our emails delete automatically after
a short period of time.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions
No you're not.
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.
R U kidding? salb could have me KILLED. I have to be careful around here.
He KNOWS people.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions
HI!!!!
I’ll stick around.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
Did the phone tree work?
I texted Poppy. Did Poppy text Thunderbutt, who then texted you?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
When I read "phone tree"
for some reason I pictured a phone in the shape of a tree.
Well, it’s nearly 11:30 where I am.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Now we just need Thunderbutt in here.
Like a family reunion.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Tell them I said hi!!
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
I fell asleep watching "The Lake House."
And I’m finally awake.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
Very good. Notice I made no smart-ass
remark to the tune of ….you being allowed back into the day room with internet permission again.
alaska A
For the hitters' sake, I hope those HBPs weren't fastballs
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Looks like Hurt dumpster-dove Cust's old bats.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Like, to play games, or just as a kind of social director?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm thinking Denorfia - he isn't playing
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
Yep. Why waste a roster spot. Every year we have one of those guys
that never plays. Strange.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I’d say Denorfia, when was the last time he played?
by justarebelheart on May 6, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Whoa. Texas stomping on Seattle 10-0 in the 3rd.
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.
It's been a bad, bad week up at LL
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
They got the diaries back!
Not all bad. I’m still going to need to hug Jeff JeffS, though.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
That's good news
Still, being swept by the Yankees, and then losing 10-0 to Sidney Ponson. Yuck. Sounds like one of our last 3 or 4 Mays.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Back off my man, Jennifer.
Back. Off.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
Did you read his photo recap thread?
Legen…. dary.
I’m having his babies… he just doesn’t know yet.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Yep. HILARIOUS.
I’ve already had his babies.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
But Seattle did SOOOO well in the off-season w/ their pitching
That is all I hear about up hear in the PNW
by HRH on May 6, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions
On Gamecast it had the home run
almost disappear off the chart
Hamilton is no joke
That dude is a monster. I think he can get better also
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Brown RBI Single
Then Crosby and Ellis groundouts in later inning
I thought any of the three balls
could have been called a strike. I think part of Duke’s problem is that he relies on precision and he’s not getting the corners.
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
Yet still: 5 IP, 2 ER
Na’ bad.
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 hear you man
with the right Ump, Smith and Duke will Maddox you into swinging at their pitch
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Look at the pitches the Lefty is getting
are you kidding me?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh dear. Not another year of Fosse and Dibs :-(
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions
I love how he says
“natural foods” like he doesn’t understand the concept.
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.
Thank goodness he was a good ballplayer.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Rajai Davis = Darren Lewis?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He was confused by having no one on base.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions
and you have a lot to think about. Good night!
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
You should expect to turn on ESPN
and see lots and lots of Yankees and Red Sox highlights. Maybe a really brief mention of them gaining a game on Baltimore.
formerly known as mdl
One thing that frustates me sometimes
is that the A’s will get a few hits and runs early in the game then they scrap their whole game plan. They dont work the count or use patients to get on. They all just get up there and start hacking. Its like they forget how they got the first few runs in the forst place.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 6, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions
Is it Forst's fault? LOL
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Using patients to get on is a HIPAA violation
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 6, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
I was gonna mention that, but in the A's' case I don't think that's a typo
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Great call.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
It seems like an odd time to constantly advertise Warriors tix.
Does Bobby Crosby cRoss Dress for Less?
by ohtobe21likehuston on May 6, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions
NEW THREAD OPEN!!!
Cindi says, “Let’s score more points!!!”
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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