Open Thread: Game 64 - A's vs. Yankees
by Nico on Jun 10, 2008 6:46 PM PDT
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PrintThe Angels didn't do their "run differential" any favors last night, falling 13-4 to Tampa Bay and leaving the A's just 4 games back entering play tonight. Oakland would love to see the Angels cool off and get better acquainted with their Pythagorean "Expected Won-Loss Record," and with James Shields and Scott Kazmir going against them tonight and tomorrow, opportunity could be knocking...
...If the A's can win, that is. The Yankees are in town, with a recent history of starting slow and then getting hot right around the first time they play Oakland. Dana Eveland, whose left hand is hopefully back to its original size, gets the call tonight against sinkerballer Chien-Ming Wang. Wang is in a rare slump, having allowed at least 5 ER in four consecutive starts - 23 ER in 23.2 IP over that time.
Tonight's starting lineups:
Damon - LF
Jeter - SS
Abreu - RF
Rodriguez - 3B
Giambi - DH
Posada - C
Betemit - 1B
Cano - 2B
Cabrera - CF
Hannahan - DH
Crosby - SS
Cust - LF
Chavez - 3B
Ellis - 2B
Barton - 1B
Buck - RF
Gonzalez - CF
Suzuki - C
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i hope the yanks
trade for chris bootcheck before tonight’s game starts…
We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?-Billy Beane on signing a high profile FA
I'm really happy the Angels have Bootcheck.
I’d like it to stay that way.
by Philip Christy on Jun 10, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, it looks like Crosby's ankle didn't explode
Of course, he hasn’t actually played yet tonight.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions
Your "next game box" says the A's are playing the Mariners, and it's Friday the 26th.
Oh wait, this is AN nation.
6-4, not as close as the score;
Barton and the Patrol Craft are the heroes.
The A's colors are green and gold.
4-pi
on a walk-off fraction.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
Not peach - obsidian
in a walk-off Dali?
7-4
i like it when they odd-score
We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?-Billy Beane on signing a high profile FA
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 10, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Nico's tag reminds me of
the hundreds-of-comments LL diary where some guy complained about the jokes surrounding the matchup Wang vs. Ho, because the ensuing jokes implied a mispronunciation of “Wang”.
The A's colors are green and gold.
I can see several jokes that could stem from that matchup..
Even with the correct pronunciation of Wang..
Eveland has thrown one ball -
To Barton.
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
Awesome throw.
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.
As I tune in and whilst reading these very words
The Yankees are in town, with a recent history of starting slow and then getting hot right around the first time they play Oakland. Dana Eveland,
I saw that hit drop in the outfield and the run score. at least we got the guy coming in at third.
alaska A
More strikes
please.
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'm more worried about him drawing a walk
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Is it too early
For a can-we-get-Chad-Gaudin-in-the-rotation-and-send-Eveland’s-crappy-ass-from-whence-he-came yet?
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
It's not like they're hitting the crap out of the ball here.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Fair enough
I’ll wait a few more innings, then.
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
by walk off bunt on Jun 10, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Just about to post the same thing
Eveland has shown he’s a rookie the last three starts.
Meanwhile a much better Chad Gaudin wastes away in the pen
Any manager who makes a decision based on 2, not 3, starts
Should immediately be fired and banned from ever setting foot on a baseball field ever again.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
There would be a lot of fired managers then
wouldn’t there?
I have always said Gaudin should be in rotation but that’s my opinion which everyone is entitled to.
“
And how does a rookie become a vet?
by playing.
The silver lining on Gaudin
It’s not likely that coming off his surgeries he’d be able to handle 200+ innings as a starter. It could be a blessing in disguise for his recovery that he’s spent a month or so in the bullpen.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Whats happening all?
Just got home, log on and the A’s are down 2 and the Angels are up 2 with both teams still in hot water?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions
Meanwhile James Shields is performing in a similar fashion
2-0 Angels with 2 on and 1 out
Sort of like watching late Zito
I feel like he would have a better chance just lobbing his breaking pitches over the plate than trying to hit the corners with the fb and miss badly.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Only plus is that Eveland
has a low 90’s heater. Can excape a few more mistake with that then say 87
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
No shit man
Zito is 84 across the heart of the plate. Hitters are licking their chops when he pitches
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
take it for a ball bobby!
We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?-Billy Beane on signing a high profile FA
I swear
I see more hard-luck line drive outs hit by Crosby than anyone. I think he must have killed a gypsy years ago.
He needs Borat, a bottle of Gypsy tears and
a wig to get rid of that curse.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
18 runs tonight for the A's
I say that not because I’m confident in the A’s offense, but only because that’s what they’ll need to win.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
it looks like a walk-a-thon
We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?-Billy Beane on signing a high profile FA
cust and chavvy walk...ellis GS
We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?-Billy Beane on signing a high profile FA
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 10, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
That bat sounded...not...like wood.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions
Quiet first inning.
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
When you have a lineup of great hitters like the A's
I would think you want your team to swing early and often.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, Wang looks pretty hittable...
that’s something, whether it be hope for the rest of the game or jokes…..
The A's colors are green and gold.
"Performance" enhancing drugs.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
actually, it was revealed a bit ago that Clemens
and many of the Yankees take Viagra to help playing on the game.
It really does explain all those Rafael Palmero Viagra commercials.
NERD ALERT
/Rangers broadcast
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Basically, in that first inning
the luckier team was going to take a 2-0 lead.
Three fly outs off Wang gives me a lot of hope.
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
-1 to you for not returning my phone call!
Gulp.
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 called Dan Gladden back immediately!
Twice.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Wasn't it funny how my message was left
BEFORE the game where Izturis actually hit the first pitch out? Like I only called after the SECOND-most ridiculous lead-off HR.
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
And then Rich Harden went all Trevor Wilson on us in the 1st the next game!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
{trumpets wildly}
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
Hopefully we can foul off about 70 pitches and score a few
so we can get to their very horrible bullpen
I'd root for the Yankees if they all wore those as hats during games
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I read that article
what else is Viagra good for besides hardons?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Is our luck are turning?
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
Yes it is
Wang is getting the wong elevation
Maybe the unicorns are returning
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions
Lets get at least one!
Nice shot Ellis
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions
He might have swung at three balls in that at bat
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Sweeney should just, like, get new knees
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions
buck, only swing in the strike zone please.
We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?-Billy Beane on signing a high profile FA
Stubborn or patient?
Eveland starting.
Stubborn? He’s in there because he’s never really got the chance and apparently his ego is more fragile than Gaudin’s.
Patient. Three bad starts isn’t many and if he pans out, we’ve elevated another guy into confident starter status.
Stubborn. We’re messing with and wasting Gaudin.
Patient. Gaudin has health issues and is small, so in essence we keep him fresh until he starts again, for somebody.
I don’t know for sure, but my gut tells me Gaudin is way better. I felt this since before the move was made and really have felt it as Eveland continues to struggle.
I get that the hits in the 1st weren’t hit hard, but he doesn’t attack the zone like most of our starters and Gaudin. That catches up with you.
So, how long will Beane and co be stubborn with Eveland/Gaudin? We are, sort of, in a “find out what we have” year. I guess there are worse problems and Gaudin’s arm does stay fresher this way. But Eveland sure looks like a AAAA pitcher most nights.
Then, again, I’m a spoiled A’s fan and Eveland’s stats aren’t that bad.
It is nice to hear how many of you also have feared this since Gaudin was choosen instead of Eveland.
"Just trying to keep my bases clogged."
by Caught squealin on Jun 10, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions
omg are you the girl who posted all those Swooney pics on Flickr?
i think i recognize the pic in your icon. those shots were amazing!!! :)
Yes, I am! Thanks!
I’m dissapointed in the lack of pictures there are of him online, so I’m trying to do something about it.
You're a giver
that’s what I’ve always said about you Kimberly. Give, give, give… never take.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
those pics totally made my day!
it was like finding a treasure trove! that was a mega contribution to the swooney hotness available online. thank you so much! :)
Link please!
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.
Ryan knows
there are too few pics of his butt on the Internet, and you are helping him out in that regard. What a team!
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
C'mon ROOK!
get some wood on it.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions
Why the Angels lead the West,
right there.
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
pitiful. Not only that they just throw out the whole A’s way of hitting. Take pitches and work the pitcher is an after thought. All 3 of them up there hacking like they are fuckin .325 hitters
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Because they've hit worse than the A's with risp?
Scored fewer runs?
The A's colors are green and gold.
I'd agree with that
I mean, it isn’t as if Barton is an RBI machine. Why isn’t he bunting??
Buck says he is above-average in bunting…heck even Seattle did a “safety squeeze” to win the game versus Toronto…a bunt with the bases loaded!
Toronto FAILED to do that, with none out and the bases loaded. Overbay grounded into a 3-2-3 doubleplay instead.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Good news
Casilla pitched two perfect innings with 3 Ks for Stockton.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
But can he hit? I'm not really worried about the bullpen right now.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Ugh Carlos
I’m becoming less of a Carlos fan since hearing him refer to himself in the first person and seeing him take the time to curse and look at that ball. If he busted out of the box and is by Wang, that’s a VERY difficult play.
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
um... don't most people refer to themselves in the first person?
I’d be more freaked out if he started speaking in the second person, to be honest.
*
and still he should be busting out of the box a la Otis Nixon on that.
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
i'm starting to miss rickey being rickey
We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?-Billy Beane on signing a high profile FA
by DyeLongJustice on Jun 10, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
“Well, you know, Rickey Henderson has to do what’s best for Rickey Henderson, you know. I mean, if Rickey Henderson feels that Rickey Henderson needs to tape his bat up higher, to be the best Rickey Henderson that Rickey Henderson can be, then Rickey Henderson is going to tape his bat higher in way that Rickey Henderson can perceive, as Rickey Henderson can, to be the best Rickey Henderson that Rickey Henderson can or will or want to be as Rickey Henderson qualifying in a Rickey Henderson-esque type of way to be a Rickey Henderson for which all Rickey Hendersons around us, being one Rickey Henderson to speak through Rickey Henderson as vessel to reach all Rickey Hendersons out there in the world in a qualitative Rickey Henderson-esque magnanimous display of Rickey Henderson-tude and quality that you can find only in Rickey Henderson as Rickey Henderson as want to do for Rickey Henderson being Ricky Henderson as Rickey Henderson.”
“You come in here, ‘Rickey, how come you taping you bat,’ you know, Ricky Henderson is going to answer you in a way that Rickey Henderson can to be—in fact, that reminds me, I got to give that motherfucker phone call, you know. Uh-huh, that’s right.”
[answering machine picks up]
“Rickey Henderson pick up”“Pick up the phone Rickey.”“Rickey Henderson, pick up the phone.”“Pick up the phone Rickey!”“Rickey, pick up the phone!!!”“It’s me—you! God damn, that motherfucker’s never there.
Hefty
A few dinky hits in the first inning, a walk, nice second. Third starting out well.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Now that I think about it
He reminds me of Jason Marquis.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
That's never, ever a good thing
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Is Eveland afraid to throw strikes or something?
Don’t walk the guy in front of A Rod
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Apparently what he's not afraid of
is throwing first pitches down the middle to A-Rod. Though he should be.
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
It's like he's losing confidence
because he is walking way too many and is afraid to go after it.
He has apparently done this in the past.
Hope he gets it together
I thought that inconsistency and lapses in control were his big problem from before the trade
I’d bet that a fair number of people saw Smith and Eveland as the 2 least valuable players in the Harden trade—certainly behind the big prospects, Patrol Craft and Anderson, and also probably behind Cunningham and Carter.
What we’ve gottten from them so far has been kind of an unexpected bonus, where the trade is concerned.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
True
Eveland was projected as nothing more than a 4th starter and Smith was projected as a 5th starter/long reliever at best.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 10, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Eveland's major league history
is of lacking command/control. But not in the minors. I’d just say he’s the least polished of all our pitchers, Gaudin included.
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
But he's not that young for a prospect, right?
He’s the same age as Gaudin, I think.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Did Abreu make that strange dieing animal noise?
Or was someone on the televison crew getting a bit too empathetic?
It was Alex Rodriguez.
He feels his teammates’ potential pain.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Something I think I've noticed about Eveland
Whenever he gets wild and walks a guy, it seems he comes back with a BP fastball down the middle to the next hitter. That’s…not good.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions
He keeps getting behind hitters.
How many Yankee hitters has he started with 2-0… 2-1 counts?
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
None - they've all started with 0-0 counts
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 is on Jason's face?
if this issue has already been addressed, please ignore. I’ll scroll up later.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
+1
I really, really (note the extra “really”—it means ever more than real) hate BoSux fans who went to college in/near/around Boston and then became Sux fans. I have no idea why this bothers me but it does. I guess because, in theory, they HAVE a home town baseball team (or like a mid-west Cards/Cubs/Royals -close-enough team).
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
so t buck is good for something
We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?-Billy Beane on signing a high profile FA
Could have been worse
Eveland is not a good matchup for a patient team…
The A's colors are green and gold.
First-pitch swinging and pitches per plate appearance are two different things
I would guess they’re near the bottom in pitches per PA, and if not, it’s because they have some guys who strike out a lot.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
His best outings this year
Cleveland, Toronto, Baltimore, Tampa.
Worst: Chicago, Anaheim, Toronto, Detroit
I’m not sure if there’s any correlation. Even impatient teams don’t swing at stuff 6 feet from home plate.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
can't wait to see duke pitch against them tommorow
i hope he makes them look stupid
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
Just glad
I’m not actually there right now. There is nothing worse than a west coast Wankees fan.
Stomper is a badass!
I will just never get that
if you were not born in NY and your a Yankee fan? I mean what, you get to see a few games in person a year and brag to your phony friends how great your team is, usually over Martini’s in some over priced bar.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
hey! I LIKE martinis
over priced or not…
I’m outted as a chi-chi A’s fan… great
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
One of my college roommates grew up in Mass.
but his parents were from NYC and his dad is a big Yankees fan, so he is too. I think that kind of thing is legit.
BTW, what did you end up drinking the other night?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
They didnt have fresh mint, so no Mojito's
so I just had Blue Moon beers.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
I've never been to California and I'm an A's fan
I don’t understand liking a team just because they play close to where you live.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah im from vermont and i have been an A's fan for as long as i can remember
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
At least it takes effort to be an A's fan...
They’re never on TV and you can’t find their gear anywhere. Wearing Yankees crap when you’re living in Idaho or Arkansas, etc., is just a shorthand way of saying, “I’m too lazy to know anything about baseball.”
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Well I dont think its so much where you grow up
but I fell in love with the A’s because as a child my Dad and I had many fond memories because of season tickets. I remember my Dad grabbing me in a headlock when Ricky borke the stolenbase record. So for me its memories, I could never think about following another team. Well unless the A’s move.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Reading is more fun with pictures
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
You know, that was incredibly annoying
the FIRST time.
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
and you do it
every. fucking. double. play.
Honestly, what the fuck is the matter with you? < leaves for the time being >
The A's colors are green and gold.
It's one of those things that was lame the first time,
and then got progressive worse. Kind of like Alex Sanchez.
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
Haha...that made me laugh.
Bring back Hammer.
by OaktownPower on Jun 10, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions
That comes later.
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.
The Oakland A's: We'll Get Your Pitchers Back On Track
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Bring the infield in!
-A nun.
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
Eveland has been driving me nuts tonight
with the constant flexing of his arm above his head, as if he’s trying to adjust his sweatshirt. I mean, sometimes 5 or 6 times between pitches. If the sweatshirt bothers you on a warm night then lose it. It just looks like a lot of wasted energy to me.
When I grow up
I want to be just like Bobby Crosby, he makes grounding out look so good. He’s my hero!
Eveland looks better than Wang tonight
Walks aside, Wang just isn’t pitching very well and the A’s are forgetting to do that whole good at baseball thing.
I expect runs soon.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
I wouldn't say Eveland looks that good, though
He really has no idea where the ball is going.
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, well, that one detail aside...
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Wasnt Wang
really struggling coming into this game?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
I guess the A's aren't fans of Wang.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 10, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
32 ER in last 32.2 IP
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 should the Yankees send Wang to the bullpen and put Gaudin in the rotation?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, the Yankees were struggling getting their Wang going
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
That'd be amazing since Betemit is the 1B
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
well thanks for the update.
I’m multi-tasking. Still blaming Giambi’s ‘stache though.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
Just knock it down, pick it up, and stroll to the bag
That’s an E all the way.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Terrible scoring decision - I bet they change it
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Hell yeah!
Go Ellie!
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.
Dang - just missed the foul pole
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UNICORN POWAAAAAAH
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
Attaoy, Elly!
And what the hell, nice productive out, Chavvy.
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9 unicorns would go 162-0 against Wang
or maybe just male unicorns? or just female unicorns? who knows?
The A's colors are green and gold.
and stop hitting it the other way, too!
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Oh good heavens no, don't do that
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Buck and Barton were supposed to be the highlights of the team this year..
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
They're both doing much better in June than they had been before that
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe the second half
but dude-be careful. Those 2 are the golden boys around these parts.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions
In Pismo Beach??? Maybe Avila Beach,
but …Pismo Beach?
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
haha...see that thread "What the Buck?"
pretty informative.
I think we boo everyone on the team on this thread, one time or another.
That’s cuz we’re fans who’ve never been =close= to becoming major league ball players. So we moan about everyone…everyone gets their turn in the verbal spanking machine.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
This CHP public service announcement is good
but once a game is enough, I think.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
You don't like to be utterly depressed more often?
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I suppose it's good for perspective
Yes, the A’s are losing, but at least I’ll never have to identify my 17-year-old at the morgue.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on Jun 10, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice start to a shutdown inning.
Not.
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Jeter's acrobatics at every pitch he doesn't swing at are disgusting
The A's colors are green and gold.
True Yankee
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oh that was gorgeous
love P’s BFF when we turn it.
Like the pic of Jeter a lot too. Gives me joy to see him in pain. Does that make me a bad person??
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
It's not schadenfreude if it's against a Yankee
By the way, I wonder what Jeter’s reaction to Chavvy’s move to his left was. “Hey, that’s what range is like…”
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No
You already are a bad person, that’s why you enjoy it. It didn’t make you that way!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Stop walking Abreu!!
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Watch.
Fastball down the middle to A-Rod.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions
It was, too
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What. The. Hell.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Nope - ARod ASKED for time.
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EFF.
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.
Has he been hanging out with Rafael Palmeiro?
(Wow, that works on multiple levels)
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I get what you're saying..
But… the ‘roids might actually help him do the splits…
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought the same thing
shrink ‘em up so small it doesn’t matter how low he goes. Poor Barton’s GF.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
That's exactly what I would do
Come to your set position and hold it. Wait for the batter to ask for time. As soon as he does (and the umpire will certainly grant time), a fastball to the knee.
Sportsline says Milton Bradley left game with injury
That took 60 something games
was it Arod who, was it last year, called
a ball, while running the bases and deaked some guys out?
alaska A
He yelled "HA"
and the guy dropped the ball. Heads up play if u ask me.
When will then be now? Soon.
The same
I also saw him at the Coliseum get between Tejada and a fly ball to left, so Tejada couldn’t see the catch, and take off from third. ARod blocked his view on purpose. Tejada was thrown out at the plate, and boy was he livid! He was yelling to the ump and pointing at ARod, who was laughing all the way into the dugout. ARod was still with Texas then.
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by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Well that could've been much worse
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
You need better friends
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
NEW THREAD OPEN
Imagine a big elephant telling you to go to it.
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Or a hyperlink that sends me directly to it
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions
I like Eveland
but his mound presence is just terrible. He gets in a little trouble and he looks like the World is going to end. Might be to much pressure for these young guys to pitch on such a bad hitting ballteam.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
What a fucking waste that at bat was
Wang is getting lots of ground balls
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