Open Thread: Game 36 - A's vs. Orioles (cont)
by baseballgirl on May 7, 2008 2:20 PM PDT
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PrintWe head to the bottom of the sixth inning, as the A's, backed by RBI-machine Emil Brown, Kurt Suzuki's first homerun of the year, Blanton's hard-fought five and 2/3 innings of work, and Joey Devine's relief one-batter appearance, cling to a 3-2 lead.
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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?
I replied in the old thread, but no, you can't.
Somewhere in the rules it says for the pitcher.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on May 7, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I think if you put the pitcher into the field...
....you lose the DH.
On the other hand, there’s nothing in the rulebook that says an elephant can’t play!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:22 PM PDT up reply actions
don't talk about Cust like that.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
sorry i confuse them both
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Blanton
But when you put as many runner on as you do, you’ll give up some runs. Now, lets get some insurance with our new thread mojo.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Blanton looking for his first Coliseum win of the year
AFLAC!!!!
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
How was your test?
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 had a test?
Uh-oh.
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
Emil only hits when there are RISP
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions
He's so clutch®!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions
What an ass.
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.
That's what she said.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
That SO does not always work.
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.
We need to pick up a real ace from somewhere
Birds of a feather flock together....and crap on your car!
roy halladay
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Forget getting a pitcher. We need a bat
Roy Hobbs
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Pitcher: Roy Oswalt
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Blanton
Has Blanton NOT been knocked out of a game this year? Seems like every single game Geren tried to go 1 too many innings with him. Getting very frustrating.
Don't freak!
Blanton’s still the pitcher of record. He can’t lose, but he can win.
And I trust our pen.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Why would I...
...care whether or not Blanton gets the win. I’m far more concered about whether the TEAM gets the win. And Geren always goes 1 too many with Blanton, and it’s already cost more than 1 game because of it.
Agreed in general (of course)
But I actually think the Blanton management wasn’t terrible today. Maybe pull him a batter or two earlier, but no more than that.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Devil's Advocate
People would be bitching if the Staff Ace was pulled after 5 innings of shutout ball.
Even with 90 pitches?
I think A’s fans are smart enough to realize that (1) when Blanton tires, he REALLY tires, and (2) he gets tired after 90 pitches or so.
Blanton was 1 pitch away from getting out of that inning with 1 run allowed.
Like I said, hindsight etc.
Really?
Through 5 with a shutout and that number of pitches, you would have yanked him? Cmon now….
Bring back Hammer.
That's like saying you always find what you're looking for
in the last place you look, rageon. You don’t usually pull a pitcher until he shows signs of struggling.
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
No. It's not.
Blanton has been knocked out of basically every single start this year. Did you really think he was getting out of the inning after the walk? Really? Because I certainly didn’t.
Go ahead, commence talking about “hindsight” and how “it’s easy to say that after the fact.”
That's what I do.
I post on blogs all day professing how smart I am, citing only examples of past events so that I’m never wrong.
Okay, you're right.
Geren should have pulled Blanton after 5 innings without allowing a run. I can’t even believe that guy has a job.
Dammit Geren
Clearly Brown was going to give up the game tying hit. NO excuse for not pulling him there.
Ellis single
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:25 PM PDT reply actions
So much for his streak!
Loser.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Teams are realizing that Blanton can only go for 5-6 innings..
forcing him to throw more pitches early on and wear him down. This is Oakland style baseball, but it should not be allowed to be used against us.
Birds of a feather flock together....and crap on your car!
The notion that Blanton "can only go for 5-6 innings"
is untrue. Maybe for a one-month stretch over a 3+ year period, but certainly not a pattern associated with Blanton.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
OK, Blanton CAN go more than 5-6
but he is going to allow 2+ runs if he does. History shows that Blanton tends to give up runs later on, as most pitchers do. However, he isn;t an Ace pitcher to me. A solid #2 or #3, but not good enough to be a #1.
Birds of a feather flock together....and crap on your car!
I haven't seen or heard anyone claim he IS a #1 starter
Including Beane, Geren, Blanton, or folks on AN. Perhaps the problem is expecting ace pitching from a #2 starter – that’s not Blanton’s fault.
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
True
I know we are in a “rebuilding year” but every team needs a #1 pitcher
Birds of a feather flock together....and crap on your car!
We have two. Problem is, they're broken a lot.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
But needing one doesn't mean so-and-so is one
and should be blamed for not being one! Anyway, so far we seem to be doing ok as is, and we’re past the 1/5 mark in the season. But yeah – aces are good to have.
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
Don't get me wrong
I like Blanton and the fact that he is Mr Reliable, I was just hoping he wouldn’t have to carry the #1 title, but oh well. If only there was a way to keep Harden glued together
Birds of a feather flock together....and crap on your car!
They always have a pitching change when Hannahan is coming up to bat
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:27 PM PDT reply actions
Jeez, score some more runs already!
(worked last time)
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.
good strategy!
that’s what he said last time you posted it right
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:28 PM PDT up reply actions
It's magic!
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.
holy shit...
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 rule.
"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
That's what she said!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
"That's what she said"?
That’s what she said!
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
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuZwnC9rB-A
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Long Sprint!!!!!!
(First to home)
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Run scored, Hannahan doubled
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
can someone get a Jack Hannahan picture and put a cape on it on a while horse!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats asking a lot
You’re asking me to find a picture of Hanahan, put a cape on it, all while riding a white horse? Where am I going to get a horse!
okay just put a cape on Jack H...make him look dreamy...more than he already is.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:34 PM PDT up reply actions
anyone at the game?
You can probably steal Banjoman’s cape, and if you wana risk running accross the field…
Streaker!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:36 PM PDT up reply actions
Hannahan
Looks like he’s going to break in half at the hip when he swings. He REALLY dips down. And pam…look above.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
He has a magic bat
Unfortunately, by that I mean he can swing right through a fastball. :-(
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
for what?
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.
Don't do it
a piano will fall on you!
(and if anyone catches that ref, I’ll be very impressed)
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
It's ok - I'm an organ donor
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
shhh keep that a secret
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:35 PM PDT up reply actions
No need to go harping on about it.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Saw that :)
4 tests is horrible
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.
nooooooooooooooooooooooo
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
We've shown great 4-2de this year
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
We've had some good 4-2ne as well.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I bow before ye
Oh, master of the puns… :)
"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"
Which Shakespeare play
Had the character 4-2sque?
"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"
We have exchanges like this 4-2 often.
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
Anyone see Mora on that popup?
He didn’t do much. Just jumped up and down twirling his arms.
He’ll make a good basecoach
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 2:32 PM PDT reply actions
One might even say devine...
At least, that’s what his drivers license says…
"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"
Devine is from NC State
I’m glad he went to my favorite pro team as well
Birds of a feather flock together....and crap on your car!
How long is Devine good for?
I don’t think we’ve seen him go much more than two innings.
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions
Devine finish the 7th,Brown the 8th, Street the 9th?
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
you're originally fromt he NY or CA?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Born in LA
Didn’t like, and moved north at two months. Moved here…. a few years ago.
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
me too, i was born in la but moved to Texas when i was 6, I love both places!
I HAVE texas pride and california pride but i’m all about california teams, lakers, a’s, and raiders!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:40 PM PDT up reply actions
I have always lived in North Carolina
And somehow became an A’s fan, and a Miami Dolphins fan
Birds of a feather flock together....and crap on your car!
weird combo but you must of had a terrible season on both sides right?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
In college, he would pick up the occassional 3 inning save.
Birds of a feather flock together....and crap on your car!
Joey Devine, T.R. Knight. Separated at birth?
"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
isn't TR gay?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I dunno. I didn't even know his name until I looked at Google...
My wife watches Grey’s Anatomy sometimes, and I recognized the face.
"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
No really.
I’m more of a Sawyer kinda guy, myself.
"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
They all say that....
he is gay he’s the reason why Isiah Washington wen to rehab for calling him a F** during the emmys or something like that.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what she said.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Stop 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.
That's what she said!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I can't win.
Blargh.
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.
that's what she said. oooh
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks, that's very helpful!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
glad to give a hand
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Nico used one of those on me earlier in this thread...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Popped up to Hannahan in foul territoty
is getting popular too
Birds of a feather flock together....and crap on your car!
who is?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions
who is getting popular?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:45 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what oblique said.
"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
That's what paradox said.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what the mushroom said:
“I’m a fungi…”
"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"
Geren has done a nice job rotating all the players around
But i guess it is easier with a starter out with injury (Chavez) and lots of platoonability (is that even a word?)
Birds of a feather flock together....and crap on your car!
My relationship with the A's is strictly platoonic.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Wow.
There’s NO pun that you can resist.
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 don't disagree
But that one was worth taking
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I could not fail to disagree with you less.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Two-thirds of a pun -
P-U… :)
Truth be told, the platoonic pun was first rate…
"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"
I agree. Very funny.
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.
now it is.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Question on Barton?
A cheap version of Hatteberg? Is that what the A’s are hoping for with him? Was Hatte a better defender?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 7, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions
Wash turned Hatteberg into a pretty good defensive 1B
"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"
Barton is only 23
Everybody is hoping his power has yet to develop
I...drink...your...milkshake! I drink it up! - Daniel Plainview
by methodrampage on May 7, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Barton is projected to have a better batting average
Similar On Base numbers, but probably an average fielder, and not much power (15HR a year kinda guy) So not too far from the Hatteberg mold
I was asking
what they might do with a guy like Barton if Doolittle or Carter can play a good 1st base with alot more pop. Do they move him to DH?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 7, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think Carter is too flashy with the glove.
But I may be wrong.
I...drink...your...milkshake! I drink it up! - Daniel Plainview
by methodrampage on May 7, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions
He is very raw thats for sure
now Doolittle on the other hand is a Plus Plus defender at first.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 7, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Mike Sweeney, Mike Starr. Separated at birth?
"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
yes if Mike Sweeney were fat
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Brown has it under control
No need to throw Casilla.
I...drink...your...milkshake! I drink it up! - Daniel Plainview
by methodrampage on May 7, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Back to back hits to Hernandez'?
I think he’s still got it though.
I...drink...your...milkshake! I drink it up! - Daniel Plainview
by methodrampage on May 7, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm retarded
So what’s new?
I...drink...your...milkshake! I drink it up! - Daniel Plainview
by methodrampage on May 7, 2008 3:02 PM PDT up reply actions
What can Brown do for you?
Make it interesting – two on, two out…
"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"
Echo....Echo....Echo
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions
Oh man.
Lucky break on Millar not scoring…
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Millar totally should have cowboy up'd.
I...drink...your...milkshake! I drink it up! - Daniel Plainview
by methodrampage on May 7, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Reading on Andrew Brown
Went from LA to Cleveland in a trade where Milton Bradley went to LA from Cleveland. Last year, traded to Oakland from SD for Milton Bradley. Wow. Such great knowledge.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
Game tied
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:01 PM PDT reply actions
yeah this time it's unfortunately true
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Wish it still were true...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
AHHHHHHHHHHHh!
Damnit.
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.
Thanks Brown
Terrible
I knew his ERA was not an indication
Don't worry the other Brown will come through!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions
That's what....
...oh never mind!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions
If this Brown doesn't choke some more
Geren you are a moron for not hooking him
he's a moron
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Screw Andrew Brown...we want ZIGGY!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
ARE YOU FKING KIDDING ME?!
Guy gives up a walk, and 2 straight singles and we don’t replace him?
"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."
Dang it!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions
Braden for Brown
oh no.
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WTF, 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"
lol
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, the other Brown NEEDS to come through now
‘cause THIS brown just left something brown on the mound… >:(
"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"
"Perhaps I should take up chewing gum."
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 3:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, no, Bradenfro.
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.
ARE YOU KIDDING ME?!?!!?
That was a really late hook.
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
Yeah...appallingly so.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Korach says, And that's going to be it for Andrew Brown
This is on Geren who is a complete fucking idiot
What can Brown do for you?
How about melt down in the 8th inning?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Frustrating game.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 3:05 PM PDT reply actions
Ain't over yet, kids...
Still got two at-bats left…
"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"
You could see he didnt have his good stuff
Is Geren watching the same game?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 7, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions
he's busy texting
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions
or maybe he's among us!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
WooHOO! Inning over
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions
darn! Why!?!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
followed by Cros and Ellis
quietest bats in this series….
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by 149 on May 7, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions
HR for E.Brown
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by 149 on May 7, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions
I love Melvin Mora!
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nope error
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:10 PM PDT reply actions
Like I said...
Two at-bats left, ye of little faith… :)
"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"
Only one, if the A's do it right
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Roger that, docK.
Take my positive thinking one step further wink...
"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"
i've got my spirit fingers on
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions
They'll come back
I’m sitting here in my livingroom… not much help except in random commentary.
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by 149 on May 7, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Base hit BroCro!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:11 PM PDT reply actions
Sac Bunt!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions
Do the A's bunt?
Ramon Hernandez is in the OTHER dugout now…
"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"
Can we put in Rajai now?
I want to score :(
"Mommy and Daddy are going to take a nap before the baseball game starts..."
I agree with that decision
and well executed by Ellie.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Nice job Ellie
Com’on lil’Jack!
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Intentionally walking Jack! lol
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:13 PM PDT reply actions
WHAT??
I don’t get it….
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Bases loaded!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions
Shit! I go to do actual work for 5 minutes
and miss all the important stuff!
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.
that'll teach ya
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by 149 on May 7, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions
That's what I was thinking...
"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"
AAH! EARL HOLLOWAY!!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I'm thinking of using that as my new sig.
"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
BIG HURT-LET'S GO!!!!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
*evil thought*
Big Frank bunts.
Hawk rolls over in his grave…
"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"
or maybe most of wish Harrelson wasn't lving to announce games anymore...
"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"
Sherrill in
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions
Frank up
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:16 PM PDT reply actions
I feel sick
(Hides under desk)
"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
This is why we are fans - for the wretching feeling in the pits of our stomachs in times like these. :)
"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"
the ump just noticed that frank was not in the batters box, lol hasn't he done that all
of his career
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:17 PM PDT reply actions
"aggressively managing" my blood pressure....
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Deep sigh of relief
well done Hannahan!!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
yeay jAck\
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions
lil Jack takes out Roberts
breaks up DP
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slid to the 2nd baseman
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions
So is Yahoo box score...
"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"
YEA!
"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
I love Hannahan more and more everyday!!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions
he hit one today
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by 149 on May 7, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
oh in that case
hope… unfulfilled
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by 149 on May 7, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
What??
www.baseballmachine.blogspot.com
by SwishMyNish33 on May 7, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
he was hoping he did, which he didn't pop up to rf
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Luis no Miggie.
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by 149 on May 7, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
what up?
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Wishful thinking or actuality?
I’m sooo far behind. Frank hasn’t even come to the plate yet on Yahoo. :(
"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"
that's your connection
my yahoo is updated.
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by 149 on May 7, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope, must be mine.
Hannahan just intentionally walked, for pete’s sake..
"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"
wow you are like ten minutes behind
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm so far behind, Frank Thomas is playing first
by As Fan in the Bronx on May 7, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
no 3rd
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm so far behind...
....we’re playing the Browns!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on May 7, 2008 3:23 PM PDT up reply actions
come on another walk-off!!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The A's require
an Irish-fro. It’s like a law or something.
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by 149 on May 7, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Duhwayne
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions
We need some D-list celebrity power
How about Charlie Murphy?
"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"
Who'd have thought
Brown would be stinking up the joint and Braden would be lights out?
Your nose runs and your feet smell.
Heck, the whole world’s upside down. :(
"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"
Mortal Combat!!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
i agree. . . lets
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by SwishMyNish33 on May 7, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Zito's new nickname?
I didn’t know you could have negative wins, but apparently so.
LMAO at YahooGameChannel
Good thing the O’s didn’t hit anything into LF.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
murphy was playing lf, yeah good thing
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions
C'mon Raj!!!
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MSweeney, that wasn't what you were supposed to do.
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.
Prediction
Raj legs out a double. Brown RBI single.
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OR
extra innings… that was my other prediction
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by 149 on May 7, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions
either or
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
and they keep calling Hannahan, Hanrahan!!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:31 PM PDT reply actions
That pederast Hanrahan...
"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"
extra innings
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:32 PM PDT reply actions
Oh boy.
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.
That's
What
She
Said….
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by 149 on May 7, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Can't run a good punchline into the ground...
"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"
It was too easy.
my fingers did their own thing… (TWSS)
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by 149 on May 7, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Sorry I gotta do it again!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions
If only we could merge Cust and Davis
They’re like polar opposites but together…
I...drink...your...milkshake! I drink it up! - Daniel Plainview
by methodrampage on May 7, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions
that's what she said
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on May 7, 2008 3:36 PM PDT up reply actions
NEW THREAD OPEN!!!!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/5/7/482140/open-thread-game-36-a-s-vs
Extra inning MOJO!
So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one
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