Open Game Thread: Game 37 - A's at Rangers
by notsellingjeans on May 9, 2008 4:00 PM PDT
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PrintGreg Smith and Scott Feldman match up for the second time in less than a week this evening as the A's open a three-game series in Texas at 5:05 Pacific.
On May 4, in the second start of his big-league career, the 25-year-old Feldman pitched well against the A's, holding them scoreless for six innings before getting touched up and pulled in the seventh. His counterpart Smith, making his sixth major league start that day, pitched one of the best games by an A's starter this season - 10 K's, 2 walks, and 3 measly hits scattered over six dominating innings as the A's won 3-1.
One key to tonight's game will be Smith's performance against the heart of the Rangers' order - Hamilton, Bradley and Murphy. Last week Smith absolutely dominated the trio, striking them out a combined eight times and holding them hitless. You can bet that Milton will be looking to avenge last week's performance, which was just the second golden sombrero of his major league career.
As per Friday night ritual, interesting facts about tonight's opposing SP, Scott Feldman:
(1) He was born in Kailua, Hawaii. (2) He attended Burlingame High School and dominated the Penninsula Athletic League as a hitter, before starring at College of San Mateo as a pitcher. (3) He sparked a bench-clearing brawl against the Angels two years ago with a retaliatory plunking of Adam Kennedy, earning him a six-game suspension. (4) He is Jewish. (5) He's a sidearming righty with a low-90s fastball, hard slider and changeup.
Let's go A's!
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Lineup from Yahoo! Sports
Oakland
K. Suzuki c .283
D. Barton 1b .244
J. Cust lf .242
F. Thomas dh .210
E. Brown rf .282
B. Crosby ss .252
M. Ellis 2b .232
J. Hannahan 3b .234
R. Sweeney cf .269
Texas
I. Kinsler 2b .291
M. Young ss .301
J. Hamilton cf .284
M. Bradley dh .306
D. Murphy rf .265
B. Boggs lf .343
G. Laird c .268
C. Shelton 1b .105
G. Duran 3b .200
Michael Young back in the lineup
He came out in the 1st inning Wednesday night after injuring his hip on a swing. Apparently “day-to-day” means something different to the Rangers than it does to the A’s. Maybe somebody knocked into him during the brawl last night and bumped things back into alignment.
Young’s career OPS vs. Oakland is .814, slightly better than his .795 overall career OPS.
ALL HAIL THE SBN LINEUP WIDGET!
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
The Schedule page needs work too, no TV listings
Heh. Seriously, we appreciate the new widget and are engaged with the site, as always. Good luck, good wishes and Godspeed to the AN poobah of them all, Markos (company owner), who is out of country to see a dying Grandmother. Stay well, Markos, stay well, our thoughts are with you.
Hm
Those links really ought to be programmed to launch a new window or a Java popup.
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
Nobody else will see it, though.
No TV tonight.
Seriously, a Friday night prime time game and it’s not fucking televised. CSN apparently decided that Arena Football is more important, but they can’t be bothered to show the game on CSN+ (the Gnats are on the local affiliate today).
Appalling.
I have no idea how to get more people to watch the A's without a new stadium
< / Lew >
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
Step 2, OSH?
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somehow I have a sneaking suspicion that after the move to Fremont, all games will be televised
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
ROCK THIS KID!!!! WHOOO HOOOOOO
Go A’s!!
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Wow!! Dangerous and gutsy try by their LF
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Are you really asking that qustion?
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No padding at the bottom of that wall......
you hate to see guys get injured trying to make great plays
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I can't believe he's staying in
looks like he could have been hurt about 3 different ways.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
yes Boggs has some guts.....
I’ll give him that
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Aaaack, Kinsler double!
This was all a big mistake – put Gaudin in!!!
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The Rangers are trying to hit early in the count. Two pitches into the game the A's have one out, and the Rangers have a man on second.
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AHAH!!! Greg Makes people look silly they are so off ballance
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1-0 Rangers winning........
Hamilton rbi ground out
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Well
Smith gave up one early run last game on a solo blast, so I still have a lot of faith that the A;s will get this done
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Big Hurt goes deep!!!!!
in the count.
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Really sounded great
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A's strategy.......
Take take take take take take take take take
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Yes.......
I did not say I was unhappy at all. Im all for it. Make the kid throw strikes
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Two first-pitch outs
For that, I go grocery shopping, I gotta get a frozen pizza. DiJornios, hah. Fok.
What was that?
the pitcher cant throw strikes so you swing at a bad 3-1 pitch and then Jack swings at the very next pitch?
How is everyone by the way?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 9, 2008 5:32 PM PDT reply actions
Meh - first time facing a team for the second time
not going so groovy for Smith. Where are the 10 strikeouts? Not that I’m demanding.
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
The one thing the Rangers can do
is hit at home. If they could hit as well on the road, or pitch well anywhere, they might be downright average.
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
What the hell?
I demand a win today!
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.
He's the guy who owned us last time we played him
till we got to him in like the 7th and he came apart
That seems to be our M.O. this year
Take a million pitches until the 7th – 8th innings. Wait until the pitcher gets tired OR they through in the meat relievers…..then ATTACK, ATTACK, ATTACK with BB’s, and singles…..just single them to death…it’s like chinese water tourture, but with baseballs.
"RIP: UserID: 517"
There we go Ryan.....
gets us started with a walk!
Take Take Take Take Take
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Hey folks
Kids in bed, and mlbtv on.
Bad Sweeney with another walk. What’s go into him?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Geren probably took him into his office.
Or, y’know he’s run into a few pitchers that can’t hit the strikezone to save their lives!
Rangers tv is actually showing a 2-screen format so you can see the "fan in the stands" interview and not miss a pitch
On my computer, the game is now the size of a postage stamp.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Sounds worth about 41 cents
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I keep asking at the post office
and the people who work there keep saying, “We don’t know, no one tells us anything.”
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
A realtor sent a sheet of 1-cent stamps to my mom, with a "let me sell your house that's not for sale" note.
I have [null set] to say.
Desperation by Calvin Klein
Ahhh, the smell of it!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I sold your house today
even though I’m not a realtor and it’s not my house – but obviously it was for sale.
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
Um, Scott????
It’s like the 2nd inning, we don’t manufacture runs, and that guy on first, yeah, that is Ryan Sweeney…..I don’t think he has any stolen bases this year.
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For how great a hitter I have
heard that Barton is I would like to see him get hot for a few games.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 9, 2008 5:48 PM PDT reply actions
I know he is going to be good
I would like to see him stat to get hot about now though. Emil isnt going to carry this team all year.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 9, 2008 5:55 PM PDT up reply actions
I keep wondering if Barton's hand is still bothering him
It would explain the low power #s and the frequent days off.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ump is calling high curve balls for strikes.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
quick, get Zito in there!
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
I'm snail-mailing that to myself.
But not until Monday, and only with a 41-cent stamp.
I have [null set] to say.
That's quite false - he's getting on base
about twice/game since joining the A’s.
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
He has a .400 OBP entering today in his time with the A's
but he’s there for power, and his speed literally does clog the bases ;O
Yeah, true - if he's not going to HR
he should get out intentionally.
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
He didn't really hit it all that hard. He was jammed and got under it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
He didn't really hit it all that hard. He was jammed and got under it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Is there an echo in here?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
The fly out to CF? No he didn't get hold of it, which is why he has 500 career HRs.
Half of the ones that leave the park don’t look like he’s hit them well.
Yeah, but that happens less and less as they get older
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Excellent comment repetition!
You’re ready to graduate to making repetitious fAnPoSts!
I have [null set] to say.
James Shields tossing a 1-hitter at the Slegna
0-0 in the 8th
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
Jon Garland is not allowed to pitch well
I am not pleased.
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
Smith is getting lucky right now
3-0 3-1 counts are going to get him hammered
by asfaninpismobeach on May 9, 2008 6:01 PM PDT reply actions
Man, and to think I actually have to spend money on alcohol to get that way!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
If you don't get lucky
at least you got hammered
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
As I said earlier, he's missing the strikezone too much. They're also not biting on
his breaking ball at all today.
Buck! Come on!
You’re not supposed to make it completly obvious that you’re just reading a piece of paper!
That's why he's in AAA
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
Hamilton is not a switch hitter?
I guess every player has to have a weakness.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 9, 2008 6:02 PM PDT reply actions
Jim Leyland, is Old Schooingly batting Pudge
and his .298 OBP leadoff, that wily fox. And Pudge is 3 for 3, so what do I know?
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
according to Mark Ellis, Pudge
“never has a bad at bat”...he’s one of Ellis’ favorite players to watch hit.
I like watching him hit, because I know
there’s a 70% he won’t end up on base!
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
I fear so - A's hitters were very complimentary
after his last start. I don’t think we’re being shut down by a mediocre pitcher, just a “didn’t realize he was good” pitcher.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
No shit man
I like the under dog role much better
by asfaninpismobeach on May 9, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions
I think Barton's a hitter
Yeah I know.
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Whats up with Bowen's playing time?
Suzuki going to play everyday?
by asfaninpismobeach on May 9, 2008 6:11 PM PDT reply actions
Suzuki leads all catchers in games/innings
He can’t sustain that.
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
That my point man
Bowen is not a bad catcher at all.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 9, 2008 6:13 PM PDT up reply actions
His father is short?
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
Yeah, I agree. He shouldn't play more than 135 games or so, and Bowen is a pretty good backup
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
OK, that was weird
I made a new post, but it posted a duplicate of the one I did about a half hour ago instead. ???
formerly known as mdl
#5...He gone!
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
That'll teach you to beat out the DP relay!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
I'm here now!
I hear we’re number one according to ESPN! WOOO!!! I’ll go make a diary about it!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Spanking new.
It was under warranty so I exchanged it.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Did you cook the rice?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It also makes drinks.
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
No, seriously, how's your iPod?
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 answered in the DLD too.
But I just got a new one.
Thanks, guys. Love you!
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
[retreats in shame]
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.
Congratulations.
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.
Was, anyway
Good Bad Sweeney!
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
Booooo!
Stop calling Baby Sweeney “bad!” That’s my love child with My New BF.
I have [null set] to say.
He's not bad, he's just Bad
Bad Sweeney can be quite good.
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Pretty sucky
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Jeez, score some 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.
OMG can we just get a hit plese
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Low standards
If you rhetorically ask if something can happen, that counts as calling it.
formerly known as mdl
Gameday had 75 for Feldman
befpre it crashed my browser. That’s the second time Gameday has done that today.
Alternative to "Gerg"
Greg “The” Smith
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
How about Mr Shankley
my favorite smiths song
It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz
by eastcoasta'sfan on May 9, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions
pretty impressive
for a team that got shut out
It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz
by eastcoasta'sfan on May 9, 2008 6:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Off Garland?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Is that your safe word?
"Hasn’t the foggiest inclination toward winning ‘tall. Hates to win. Likes to be buggered."
Who's that, Blanton's brother?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Speaking of Buck and CarGon
Buck is 1-3 with an RBI and a K tonight.
CarGon is 0-3 with a K.
1-0 Sac, 4 hits, and something happening that I can’t say.
I thought Deno would be on a plane to Sac
just to get him playing everyday.
by asfaninpismobeach on May 9, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions
THis run for the Rangers reminds me of the A's.....
their starting pitchers are feeding off each other and trying to better each other every night, and they are in one of those stretches where everything clicks and everyone feeds off one another.
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I think we need to give credit where its due....
this kid has basically dominated the A’s lineup for 2 strait starts..
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So has Greg Smith
its just their guy is a bit better tonight….....SO FAR!!
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I think in the real games, the pitchers keep throwing
more than 80 MPH.
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
So how much does it suck when those nerds in the van summon you?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
AHHAHAAHHAAHHAHAHAHHHAHAHAH
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Dude......
Nationwide Racing and A’s Baseball!!! Makes for an awesome Friday!!
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Oaklahoma, where the wind comes sweepin’ down the plain
And the wavin’ wheat can sure smell sweet
When the wind comes right behind the rain.
Oaklahoma, Ev’ry night my honey lamb and I
Sit alone and talk and watch a hawk
Makin’ lazy circles in the sky.
"Oaklahoma, O-A-K!"
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Ever hear the minnesota version?
Minnesota vere da snoose* flies thicker dan da snow
Where behind each veed, you find a svede,
and da vinter’s 42 below
*minnesotan for chewing tobacco
It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz
by eastcoasta'sfan on May 9, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Well that's less impressive then
It’s easier to no-hit children born out of wedlock.
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FAILED DELIVERY NOTICE
Email DP.
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
only hire Emil as your midwife if you're expecting in April
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
With an off-day yesterday, and a radio only game today...
That can only mean one thing. The AP Gods must want me to study for my AP Chemistry exam next week.
Ryan Sweeney is good-looking.
Muhuhahahahaa!!
I just finished my Thesis and have now finished graduate school. I walk on Sunday!! Whooo Hooooo
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you'll have to walk more than once a week before Billy advances you to postdoc
We're going to knock balls out of the country's park, for the home team, which is America. @('.')@
Had to know that was coming
Emil doesnt walk and that dude was pounding him down and in
by asfaninpismobeach on May 9, 2008 6:40 PM PDT reply actions
New thread mojo
apparently doesn’t work when no one knows about the new thread.
"Tomorrow it may rain." - Leo Durocher
I think that was a timed autopost by nsj
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NEW THREAD OPEN
it would appear.
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