Open Thread: Game 36 - A's vs. Orioles
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 11:17 AM PDT
364 comments
Well, the A's take the field for the day game, in what will be their fifth sweep opportunity this young season. Although this homestand has been lacking an offensive explosion (the A's hadn't scored more than 3 runs until yesterday), they are looking to leave town with a 4-2 record with a win today.
Joe Blanton will take his tough W/L record to the mound in an effort to secure his third win of the season. Despite sporting a 3.88 ERA in eight pretty quality starts, he has only won two games, while losing five, in a combination of opposing ace pitching, poor defense behind him, and just bad luck so far this season. If you had told me before the season that Blanton would be 2-5 in the second week of May, I would have put the A's record somewhere near the Rangers. But clearly, Blanton has absorbed most of the A's poor play, and there is probably no one more anxious than he to turn things around.
On the opposing end, the A's will be facing RHP Jeremy Guthrie, and MLB's Mychael Urban correctly called Mike Sweeney's start today, but he is the DH, so Barton is in the lineup also.
Baltimore:
Torres, 2B
Mora, 3B
Markakis, RF
Huff, DH
Scott, LF
Millar, 1B
Payton, CF
Hernandez, R, C
Hernandez, L, SS
Your 2008 Oakland Athletics:
Suzuki, C
Barton, 1B
Sweeney, M, DH
Cust, LF
Brown, E, RF
Crosby, SS
Ellis, 2B
Hannahan, 3B
Sweeney, R, CF
LET'S GO OAKLAND!!!
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CG for Joe, HR's for ChoCoBoCro
Sorry I won’t be able to watch, going golfing instead…
You don't win friends with salad.
by tresselfan on May 7, 2008 11:23 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Is it wrong that I don't want Sweeney to be starting?
Barton needs to be in there.
by mikev on May 7, 2008 11:29 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If Sweeney is starting,
Thomas really shouldn’t be.
A day off once in a while for Barton is fine, but there’s no way he should be sitting for 2 games out of a 3-game series.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 7, 2008 11:30 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Weird...that's right.
I forgot about Sweeney’s start on Monday (?)
Mychael Urban thinks Sweeney will start today, but not I’m doubting it.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 11:34 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You are exactly right.
Sweeney is in, and Thomas is not.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zing
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 7, 2008 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in awhile.
I...drink...your...milkshake! I drink it up! - Daniel Plainview
by methodrampage on May 7, 2008 12:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You know, I really don't mind you being a prick, in principle
but following me around and posting prickish replies? That I do mind.
F^%$ off. Next time you do this I’m going to start flagging it as trolling.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 7, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 2 recs
Paul, can I call you Paul?
Anyways Paul, you know I appreciate you doing me the favor by not “flagging” me but honestly I don’t really need any favors from you. Feel free to flag away.
I...drink...your...milkshake! I drink it up! - Daniel Plainview
by methodrampage on May 7, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
OK... done
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 7, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Gaudin to bullpen
From SSlusser:
http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=21&entry_id=26321
-Dan
by ironliver on May 7, 2008 11:31 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
YES!
That was exactly the right call, IMO.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I agree, but am less sure about it
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 11:33 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With how Eveland/Smith have been pitching, you can't mess that up
Gaudin has bounced from ‘pen to SP, and has been a fill-in; Smith/Eveland have real SP careers in front of them.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 11:35 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gaudin is also a real asset in the 'pen,
whereas Smith/Eveland probably would have been demoted.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that too
They are SP, either with the big club, or down in AAA
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 11:50 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Its only a bummer becuase Gaudin looks healthy
and we saw what he did in a Healthy first half last year…
I just don’t have a better option that I can think of either.
Unless one of the rook’s starts looking bad like they need to be sent down.
Let’s hope that doesn;t happen though.
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 7, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he tired out in the 2nd half last year, too.
It was over 3x as many innings as he’d thrown in a season before.
If guys have to be juggled around a bit so that they’re all right around 175(ish) innings or so would be just about right IMO
by mikev on May 7, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Methinks someone forgot the minor leagues
He threw 164 innings in 2005.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 7, 2008 12:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was being specific to the bigs
But yeah, you’re right.
Man, Toronto and Tampa sure misused the poor guy.
by mikev on May 7, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yeah his decline was probably a combo of fatigue and health, but
its all probably a moot point anyway, when Harden fails to stay healthy
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 7, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto.
I know we’re not supposed to talk about our feelings, but I’m bummed for the guy. He’s done a great job.
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 7, 2008 11:54 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, he really has
But he can’t be THAT upset…c’mon, he’s being replaced by Harden…what? Two weeks tops?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Excellent point.
But, he’s earned his spot, IMO.
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 7, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but you can't move SP rookies to the pen
Smith/Eveland, for their careers’ sake, need to start every day, either here with the big club or in AAA. They can’t bounce back and forth to the pen, but Gaudin can, and has before.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know. You're right.
Sigh.
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 7, 2008 12:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Again, though...Rich Harden :-)
(if I say it enough, will I jinx him into staying healthy?!)
:-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you just jinxed it
by saying you wanted to jinx it.
way to go.
by oakinboston on May 7, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I fear Harden is jinx-proof.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe like 5 years ago, when he was terrible...
Gaudin has not “bounced back and forth” with the A’s before.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 7, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but he's not a rookie SP either.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Your point being?
Normally rookie SP are MORE likely to get moved to the ‘pen and back than established rotation members.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 7, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I have no point.
I just happen to think that Eveland/Smith have more upside to being starting pitchers than Gaudin. Call it my particular brand of crazy.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a reasonable position
I can’t say I agree with it, though. At least not in regards to Smith. Gaudin has far more upside than Smith does in my assessment.
Your 2008 Athletics: It's Nothing Personal.
by PaulThomas on May 7, 2008 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe for me, it's simply aesthetic
I feel like Gaudin nibbles a lot at the plate. Hard to watch at times.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm bummed for me
my fantasy team is desperate for a starter and I was about to pick up Gaudin.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 7, 2008 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Who are your other options?
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on May 7, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure I can find others
heck, we have two generic “pitcher” spots and I think I can just move some folks around and make it work.
I just hate it when a plan doesn’t come together.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 7, 2008 12:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Damn it!
I sat Votto today.
I...drink...your...milkshake! I drink it up! - Daniel Plainview
by methodrampage on May 7, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
thats a real bummer
I picked up Lieber….
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 7, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you are permitted to speak of these things you call "feelings"
... but you may only do so if you fill out our survey tool.
On a scale of 1-10, how not-awesome do you feel about Gaudin being moved to the pen?
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 7, 2008 12:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But who is getting demoted?
No mention of how the 25 man roster spot will be opened up for Harden, but it does say that Braden or Devine could be sent down to make room for Foulke.
by mikev on May 7, 2008 11:42 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
She speculated in the notes that it will be Braden and Denorfia, which seems likely
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 11:43 AM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
baffling
what does Rsweeney have over Denorfia? I don’t understand.
by Future Ed on May 7, 2008 12:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hits left handed... nothing else....
I’d guess that he’ll go down too for Buck.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh, I forgot
He’s a hybrid of Kotsay and Hendu.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 12:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
putting either Gaudin or Duke in the pen
was really the best alternative for now…and for a lot of reasons it would be less problematic to move Gaudin.
As we all know, it may only be a temporary move.
by OaklandSi on May 7, 2008 11:58 AM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney is for Frank
Suzuki
Barton
Sweeney
Cust
Brown
Crosby
Ellis
Hannahan
Sweeney
Brian Roberts out for the O’s; some scrub leading off.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 12:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
how many names
are needed for a complete line up? 4?
Suzuki CF, C
Sweeney 1b, RF
Ramierez, LF, ss, 3b
Sanchez 2b, P
by Future Ed on May 7, 2008 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was REALLY sick last night...
...did I imagine Sharon making a game thread appearance on AN?
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
She. Was. There.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 7, 2008 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
by Sharon on May 7, 2008 12:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHHHHHHHHHH!
ok, I’m beginning to get over it a little…
"The Athletics at Fremont" is noxious
by ArakSOT on May 7, 2008 12:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Hi Sharon!!!!!!! We have missed you!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
AHHHHH!!!!
I missed you guys too!
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
by Sharon on May 7, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel so left out for not knowing Sharon.
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 7, 2008 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think most of us know "of" her
It’s like a four leaf clover or the loch ness monster. Sure you’ve heard of it, but only few have actually seen.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 7, 2008 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not just a feeling; you are left out
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 12:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel left out...
...b/c there’s a lot that I’ve missed. It’s been a while for me.
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
by Sharon on May 7, 2008 12:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not just a feeling; you are left out
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh, poor ignorant little thing
No one, I mean No One, really KNOWS Sharon. She’s enigmatic, like the wind, and unknowable, like Zen
(Actually, I’ve no idea who she is, but… who am I to admit that in a public forum)
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm familiar with Sharon
but am guessing she has no recollection of me, so I’m not sure how much she’ll appreciate this “Welcome Back!” message.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 7, 2008 12:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I appreciate every "welcome back"
"I almost landed in some lady's lap, which was kinda fun.'' -- Swish
by Sharon on May 7, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, then: Welcome Back!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 7, 2008 12:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
MESSAGE!
Whew. A Welcome Back! massage would be awkward.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
by Jennifer on May 7, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
< narrowly avoids faux pas >
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 7, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Actually..
wouldn’t a welcome back massage be…welcome?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 7, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hmmm... not so sure about the Guadin move
We tend to forget that he just turned 25 because he’s been so productive for the last few years. All three (Eveland and Smith) are the same age but obviously Gaudin has more experience and in my opinion has the best stuff of the three. Maybe this is a temporary move and he’ll go back to the rotation soon, alternating Smith, Eveland, and Duke to the pen in an attempt to keep innings down.
by Sacred#24 on May 7, 2008 12:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB TV Just started up
Hells Bells, we get the Baltimore feed.
Could be worse—we’re not playing the Angels or Chicago
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 12:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Be grateful for THAT.
“Mute” is a better announcer.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Unfortunately
some of us have to work. Or pretend to. It’s bad form to just stare at the second monitor
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 12:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Work?
Whatchutalkinbout?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My operating system at work doesn't require a mouse so its hard for me to fake
while trying to toggle back to the game when nobody is looking.
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 7, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
DOS 2.1?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No its some accounting system
Advantage Business Computers, Inc
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 7, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Using MLB audio you get to choose your feed
I can’t watch at work (really, anyway), but I can listen…would rather hear the A’s.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Then you have the synch problem
Sneak a look over at the MLB TV based on the feed, and it’s minutes off…
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, this is GREAT
Because Gary Thorne = the return of Dale Barton!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust..
is not much better than Bonds in terms of a left fielder
by kbtoyz on May 7, 2008 12:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
But he is, what, $10 million cheaper?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very very true
and I’ll take him every day over Bonds as the alternate, i just wish he would run a bit
by kbtoyz on May 7, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanton is like, "Great, I love bloops"
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Cust
Is it possible for Cust have negative range or what?
by Cochran86 on May 7, 2008 12:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How would that work?
Maybe he runs the other way every time a ball is hit? Throws it directly into the crowd? Maybe he should just stand there and wait until the CF comes and gets the ball.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He did that last Saturday; it was pretty amusing
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 12:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hes worth it.....
No question his to take TONS of pitches more than makes up for it.
by Cochran86 on May 7, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cust bashing
Cust made a couple of quite respectable plays out there last night. We didn’t buy him for his defense, and I’m pretty sure that his bat will be worth it over the course of the year.
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 12:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Blarg!
Cust sucks! U R teh stoopidz! Anyone can see it! DFA CUST NOW!!! Blaaargggg!!!!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that how you spell "Blog" in Boston?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 7, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phonetically the same..
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 7, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's a Pirate saying blog.
At least I assume that’s how Jason Bay talks.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bay is Canadian.
It would be something like: Blaaargggg, eh!!!!!
by mikev on May 7, 2008 12:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think I'm just gonna type "Blaaarggggg!" whenever something upsets me now
Emil Brown batting 5th again? Blaaaargggg!
Yes. I like this very much.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pssh.
Swearing is so much better.
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 7, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i prefer censored pirates
my ears are not trashcans
by oakinboston on May 7, 2008 12:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Any Cust bashing I do is purely in jest
and not my way of wanting him out of the lineup. I’m a huge Cust fan, but the guy isn’t good defensively. And, usually, it’s funnybad.
Hey, if these are our guys, we should be allowed to rib them a little.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he made an excellent running catch on Monday
Genuinely impressive, even for a median OF.
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 7, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
10 pitch inning for Big Joe.
"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 7, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Even with the bloops hit; not bad.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
With a strikeout!
Ha! Take that you “Blanton’s K Rate Sucks” guys! 33% on the day, baby!
by mikev on May 7, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But, but... It's a small sample size!
"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 7, 2008 12:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sample size has tripled.
K rate stays the same!
I don’t see why Blanton won’t end up with 250 Ks this year, do you?
by mikev on May 7, 2008 1:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And 100% on that batter.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey! We have a scoreboard now!
"The Athletics at Fremont" is noxious
by ArakSOT on May 7, 2008 12:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Better than yesterday, for sure.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zooooks
Great AB….anybody get a pitch count ?
by Cochran86 on May 7, 2008 12:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Barton took him full before getting the single
and then he comes through with some hustle to beat the throw to second!
by kbtoyz on May 7, 2008 12:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Guthrie's having a long inning
That’s traditionally what happens when you face the A’s, says the announcer
That’s traditionally what happens when you’re just not that good of a pitcher, either.
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases juiced.
Crap.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 12:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, blow me down.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 12:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like Cust BBs
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Brown finally does it!
He gets the groundout RBI!
by kbtoyz on May 7, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Why does KenKo dislike the Clear Card ad so much?
"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 7, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he doesn't
he just doesn’t want it to get too popular. It’ll make him wait longer at the airport.
by Future Ed on May 7, 2008 12:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yay bases loaded for Emil Crede.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
RBI ground out for Emil.
Perfect timing.
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 7, 2008 12:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MLB .com
Must be 3 min behind…..I just saw Brown’s RBI
by Cochran86 on May 7, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I want broadband wireless
So I can yap on the blog in the sun, from the bleachers, with a hot dog.
One day I’m doing that. Oh yes.
by paradox on May 7, 2008 12:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm watching from NYC on Time Warner...
and I seem to be a bit ahead of everyone watching online
by kbtoyz on May 7, 2008 12:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bases loaded, 1 out = 1 run scored
A’s baseball.
by mikev on May 7, 2008 12:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Better than 2007 A's baseball
a) never get bases loaded
b) if you do, never score
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice shutdown inning, Blanton
(mad face)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 12:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gives up too many hits
But he helps himself there.
Good Job
by Trainman on May 7, 2008 1:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So close Ellis
and actually kept the runner from scoring…
by kbtoyz on May 7, 2008 12:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sometimes you just get the breaks
and it’s about damn time this team got them.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 7, 2008 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Judging from those picked off base numbers...
... on the O’s telecast, the O’s are a team this year that’s giving a lot of other teams such breaks.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
NICE DP Blanton!!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
O's announcer cries for mercy
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 1:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Typo there
O’s listeners cry for mercy
Fixed for ya’
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did we set an over/under on Harden starts?
If not, I’ll say 3.5. Over/under?
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 7, 2008 1:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Over...
....but barely.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He will make over 5 starts
That;s my guess.
by Trainman on May 7, 2008 1:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that counting the 2 he already made?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No
until his next DL trip.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on May 7, 2008 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Under then.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
(Eternal optimist)
I’ll take over.
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
starts or innings?
Because I’m not sure I’m taking the over on 3.5 innings before he goes down.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i can't wait for nick markakis t-shirt night
by emar24 on May 7, 2008 1:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I got a markakis t-shirt one night
had to wash it 2 times with bleach to get it out.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 7, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thorne and Palmer
just described Blanton as an ox with a rubberarm…
One that just got a shut down 1-2-3 3rd BTW
by kbtoyz on May 7, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They are sitting their best player
Adam Jones
by ChadGod on May 7, 2008 1:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Markakis > Jones
I...drink...your...milkshake! I drink it up! - Daniel Plainview
by methodrampage on May 7, 2008 1:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ESPECIALLY now...
Markakis base knock…
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
33 pitches for Big Joe.
Love it.
"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 7, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mulder = A's
He’s about as injured as the entire A’s team has been in the last 2 years, rolled into one person. ouch, dude.
by asfansince1989 on May 7, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh yeah, Let’s Go A’s!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 7, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Makes me sad, too...
I always liked Mulder. BUT…I echo the good docK – LET’S GO A’S! :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 1:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swing the bats please
This ump is calling anything within 300 feet of the plate.
by Trainman on May 7, 2008 1:22 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swing AND make contact
AND not at a fielder
by MobiusKlein on May 7, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He was really entertaining
Talk about a guy taking it in stride. I found him 10 times more entertaining than Guillen’s rant. The best being, “I’m checking the guys wrists every morning”
by kbtoyz on May 7, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Smokin Joe
Much better moniker than cupcakes
by HuskerFan on May 7, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I still like "Icin' Joe"
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 7, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, 2 straight walks is not a good thing.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 1:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How old is Curt Young
Guy makes me look young…
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Question is how old are you?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I just looked it up
Older than Curt Young…
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Phew!!
Crosby tried to make another error there
by Trainman on May 7, 2008 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He failed to do so.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
:) Whee
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
apparently
Joe got out of it. Its 1-0 texas
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
by BigTuna on May 7, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A jam totally created by odd wildness.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ramon hernandez, so glad i got rid of him a long time ago in my fantasy league
by TheGreenGoldCrush on May 7, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Still tied for 5th in RBI among Catchers...
Unless you are in a very shallow league and had soemone decent , that’s a questionable drop. Most decent-sized leagues, he is a play for sure.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on May 7, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Terrible throw by Crows on a routine play...
Barton scooped it..but man, gotta be better than that.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on May 7, 2008 1:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on now. Being good at baseball isn't simple.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good thing is
He got out od it unscathed whew...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"of" it, even
Famn dingers. :(
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ya gotta work hard
And move your lips during the interview…
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 1:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Said the ventriloquist to the mime...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jeez, score some more runs already!
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 7, 2008 1:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We should also make sure that they DON'T score!
by mikev on May 7, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You guys! Do you play chess?
Did you go to Stanford?
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
See? It WAS a good strategery.
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 7, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's still only have 18 home runs!
I just saw that. wow, it’s amazing how many runs we’ve scored without the longball.
I dig command of the fastball/curveball/change combination. My wife probably still digs the longball.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on May 7, 2008 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You know something that would really make me applaud?
A guy gets stuck in quicksand, then sinks…then suddenly comes shooting out, riding on water skis! How do they do that?! -Jack Handey
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My wife digs the antenna ball.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Based on the scores so far this series
The final should end up being 8-4 A’s (doubling each game). So, let’s sit back and watch the fireworks. :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ouch
Guthrie kicked Street and Brown’s arses at chess.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
With the way Ellis has been going lately
Are we sure that Eight Belles wasn’t a unicorn?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 1:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
RIP Eight Belles
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never heard of a horse breaking both fetlocks at once
And I used to own and train horses for 10 years. Trotters and Pacers though.
Would not own a thorougbred for this reason. They are made to run on turf and not dirt or synthetiuc tracks. This is about the only country that races on dirt.
by Trainman on May 7, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you also buy the idea that...
...we race thoroughbreds too young?
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not really (A good trainer knows when not to race them)
I raced 2 year olds but I always had their knees x-rayed. They are not formed right or knitted together when they are young. I would only race them if their knees were perfect. Many sires are known for producing youngsters and some of them look like 3 year olds when they are 2.
I purchased a yearling once and went and looked at a bunch in a paddock. There were about 15 of them and I said, who is the 2 year old out there and the guy said, “That is a yearling and a late foal to boot. He was a good hand and a half taller than the rest and was built like a brick shithouse. His conformation was perfect and his knees were developed.
Not much experience with Gallopers though. They are so much more fragile than a standardbred
by Trainman on May 7, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn, he hit that hard
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How hard was it!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Must... resist...
Arrrgggh….
...
THAT’S WHAT SHE SAID!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Never thought of the Michael Scott angle.
I thought someone was going to take it Match Game-style… :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If you had waited one more minute you would have had it.
It was so hard that it almost broke her “___“
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 7, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks, 5Aces! :)
I miss Match Game. Irreverent humor mixed with game show silliness.
Incidentally, when Gene Rayburn passed away, his family asked that in lieu of flowers, you just send “blank.”
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
couldnt agree more
When that perfect match game joke comes by, I always want to go find a sailors cap and a pack of smokes and go do my Charles Nelson Riley impersonation.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 7, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No one can resist a "that's what she said" moment
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And you can use that ALMOST ANYWEHERE...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 1:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yup it's handy and better yet free!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said!
Wow, you’re right.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you're fast!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
keep them coming!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!! :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i ran out.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ummmm...that's what she said? :Þ
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
kind of.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
more likely
That’s we HE said
/sorry
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
by doctorK on May 7, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ignore that.....not a good moment for that comment
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bad Sweeney!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
RyRy triples!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So Sweeney was streaking around second
I guess I dont need to bother asking what uniforms they are wearing…
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 7, 2008 1:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It was a standup too nicely hit ball
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 7, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZOOKS!!!!!!!!!!!
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on May 7, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
HOME RUN !
"Last night, Darth Vader came down from planet Vulcan and told me that if I didn't take Lorraine out that he'd melt my brain." - George McFly
by GreenAndGoldFish on May 7, 2008 1:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
HR Suzuki!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's a nice surprise
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So that's what a Bad Sweeny XBH looks like
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
jay payton tried to catch it and it fell right by the wall and RyRy flew to third base!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZOOOOOOKS!!!!!!!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He can't help but smile around the bases...such a little leaguer
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 7, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sweeney and Zooks
They will crush you!!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Theres some power!
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on May 7, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Kick his ass, Sea Bass!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
WooHoo! Dumb and Dumber reference! I like it alot.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, yes
But I’m almost positive Suzuki means sea bass.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Really?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Online translators say:
sea bass or perch. But calling him perch just doesn’t sound very tough.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Touch 'em all, Kurt Suzuki!
Whoops – wrong team’s anouncer call.
“You can tell it, ‘Goodbye!’”
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Are catchers allowed to hit HRs?
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There's a quota
Max 3 / year then you get traded
by MobiusKlein on May 7, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ask Johnny Bench or Mike Piazza...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
come home, turn on the game
the second pitch and suzuki goes deep.
not bad
Ellis for President
by tosk on May 7, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hell yeah!
W00t!
"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
by 510inDenver on May 7, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mike Sweeny hit that 329ft straight to the pole...
by kbtoyz on May 7, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Pierzynski was traded to the Orioles and is playing OF?
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
by monkeyball on May 7, 2008 2:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow, Luke Scott needs a freaking road map out there....
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on May 7, 2008 2:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I love that feeling that if Blanton goes 2 more innings
and he gives up 2 runs, the game’s over. I love it.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on May 7, 2008 2:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And the Dragon comes in the
NIIIIIIIIIIIGGGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHHHHHH--[thud]
by Tizoc on May 7, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Check out all his majesty!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That looks pretty good
With that beefy arm… coming out of his neck… there.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 2:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It looked like Sweeney was watching that a bit too hard
If it hadn’t been caught, he could have turned it into a close single
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So how did the game end yesterday, I missed it?!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hannahad a nice running catch in foul territory, to give Casilla his first S of the year
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 7, 2008 2:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hannahad? HAHA Love it!!! Awesome
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is that Jack in the past tense?
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 2:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think he was just too lazy to type Hannahan had
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, no.
Jack in the past tense is “Jacked.”
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jacked up!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Stop walking people Blanton
Time for another DP as long as you don’t groove one
Warm up the pen
by Trainman on May 7, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dang I just noticed this is the 6th inning.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game Tied
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wait the orioles network jacked me up!!1 I'm confused
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No...3-1 A's
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 7, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And I thought my mlb.tv delay had gotten...
...really bad!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ditto.
Whew.
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 7, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
i apologize, it's gary thorne's fault
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We learned Gary Thorne is an A's hater
in the Boston/Japan series. Go back to the NHL games, Thorne. >:(
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
sorry! Dumb idiot what's his name that we don't like from ESPN that pronounced Hannahan's name wrong
said game tied, I didn’t see it I heard it so I typed what i heard, sorry I will not trust that dude again!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Scared the heck out of me :-)
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 7, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Gary Thorne is just really confused
Apparently 1 guy scoring erases a 3-0 deficit.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If that one guy scoring = a field goal...
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes. They're killing the ball now.
If Blanton can get through this inning, he better not start the next.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's apparently mightier than the sword.
Which is especially good since the sword has been against the rules of baseball since the 1910s.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
One more out please
and stop throwing meatballs
by Trainman on May 7, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
does the infield fly rule apply
on hot liners?
could he have muffed it on purpose and flip it to second?
Ellis for President
by tosk on May 7, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
it came too fast.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said!
Hey wow, you can use that anywhere.
by mikev on May 7, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
yup
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's what she said!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Told ya... :)
"Well, I've wrestled with reality for 35 years, doctor, and I'm happy to state that I've finally won out over it." -- Elwood P. Dowd (Jimmy Stewart), "Harvey"
by Derwood13 on May 7, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, he could have
But the umpire can use judgment to determine whether it was dropped intentionally, and can rule the hitter out on the line out.
That tactic works better when you can let the ball bounce naturally. If it hits your glove, you better sell it really well.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blarrrgh.
"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 7, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Seconded.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Pull Him!
How many hits and runs does Blanton have to give up?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 7, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hook! Hook!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
by IowaA'sFan on May 7, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
New thread mojo?
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Coming up right after an out ;-)
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Geren following his invariable policy of leaving Blanton in a few batters too long
Say, wasn’t there a fanpost on this recently?
by Faust on May 7, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Geren leaves Blanton in too long every time
You would think 2 walks in a row should have been the end
by Trainman on May 7, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Question
Can you use the DH for a position player?
It seems like it should be possible, simply having said player start the game as the starting pitcher, with the pitcher playing the position, throw a ball, then make a pitching change and swap the players, right?
by Zonis on May 7, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Has to be for the pitcher. I'm pretty sure I looked this up once.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Although Blanton is an innings eater, he must not like the taste of the 6th and 7th
which is surprising, because I thought he could eat anything!
witty remark
by dtownmbrown on May 7, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let... us... live... ... looong... and... ... health...y.
"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 7, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
AAH! Earl Holloway!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on May 7, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Blanton to Bullpen
Our “Ace” has the highest ERA and allows more hits than anyone. Gaudin should have stayed and send Big Joe to the pen. Beane needs to trade him to another team for whatevver he can get
Birds of a feather flock together....and crap on your car!
by RJ2549 on May 7, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haha...riiight.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on May 7, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
new thread now?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yikes.....that was close...
Emil barely got there
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on May 7, 2008 2:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa
Ken/Emil scared me there…
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on May 7, 2008 2:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 2:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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