Open Thread: Game 64 - A's vs. Yankees (cont.)
by Nico on Jun 10, 2008 8:29 PM PDT
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OMG 2-0 count to Carlos...
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions
It walks!
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 he DOES know how to do it. Awesome.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Said it before....
Please bunt. Suzuki hits a ton of gbs, this is a gb pitcher….
The A's colors are green and gold.
A bunt here would work for me
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Good call.
Too bad Geren was sitting on his hands.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 10, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Geren made the right call
Suzuki hit into a 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
So uh, Rob Bowen
When will he start getting some ABs?
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 10, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
That was hard to predict
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
Was that before or after the GIDP?
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.
So then the pig got to second with one out?
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 no, I wouldn't have bunted
I just would have hoped for better.
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
Ground ball pitcher, GDP threat, 1-run (low scoring) game
A bunt is probably not a bad idea there
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions
It's a very bad idea.
We have 15 outs left, 12 before Rivera, and guys coming up who don’t hit for a great batting average. The problem wasn’t swinging away, the problem was hitting a grounder to third instead of, say, through the hole to right (like his first AB).
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
agree with this thinking
What’s Wang’s BAA when there’s a runner at second, versus no one on base?
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't have objected to a hit-and-run,
or to letting Gonzalez steal. But you don’t bunt there, IMO.
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 object to the hit and run 1000% of the time
Because it’s a pretty stupid play.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
And I don't agree -
we probably won’t change each other’s mind on that one, so not especially worth debating.
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's ok. I have a plethora of evidence that says I'm right
The run and hit isn’t always a bad move though.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
The Yankees are a good hitting team
you cant expect the A’s pitchers to throw a shutout from here on out. This offense is going to have to score more runs sooner or later or just hope to get lucky. No pitching staff is going to be great on every single night.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually, I do.
As long as Eveland can get through the 6th, I have confidence that the bullpen can shut the Yankees down for 3 innings. The A’s bullpen is pretty damn good, you know.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
The bullpen is good but
cant expect the A’s or any other team to hold the Yankees offensive to 2 runs a ball game. Isnt that kind of high expectations?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions
All I ever hear
on this web site is how the A’s are better then they are hitting this year. Cant the same be said for the Yankees?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions
I wouldn't have expected that in the first inning
But as the game goes on and they aren’t scoring runs, their run expectation goes down.
Of course, they could put up a 5 spot in this inning. But I don’t see anything wrong with trying to play for a tie game going into the second half of the game.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
And I'm not saying it was a terrible move to not bunt
Just that I wouldn’t mind (and I usually mind) a bunt there.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions
With Zook
I probably would have. Its not a bad idea, plus he looks like he is getting very frustrated now.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions
My roommate who is a Yankee Fan said
“The A’s are in good shape here with a runner on 1st”
I said, “No they are not, just watch”
sure enough a fucking DP
Go A’s
Another DP needed here
Quit walking people for Christ Sakes
Go A’s
Jack Cust!
Sweet.
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.
Nice catch!
And by that I mean by the ball, which caught Cust!
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 know, compared to Ibanez
Cust isn’t that bad…
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
=always= a possibility
with Jack out there. He’s muffed enough catchable balls for a career…maybe he’s working on this fielding lately.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions
If only he would've jumped up and high fived a fan after catching it
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions
On the "not bunt":
Ok, I called for it, but it’s not an easy call one way or the other. Who knows? That dp was very predictable, but bunting with a runner on first down 1 run at that point in the game is generally very bad, especially against the Yankees who are likely to do more scoring. The fact that the predictable dp happened doesn’t really prove anything. I still would have bunted, but I don’t think any of us know the right decision there.
The A's colors are green and gold.
I'd go with how the pitcher does out of a stretch
with a runner at second….I guess Ellis was there twice, with no effect…so, ...
I still want Zook to bunt there! He’s still not swinging well.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions
What about letting Gonzalez steal?
Would you have gone for that? (Just wondering)
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
With the A's luck
he would have hurt himself stealing. Not voting for it.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Well...
1) I don’t know how good Wang/Posada is at preventing steals, which is a pretty big factor;
and
2) It’s pretty rare to see a steal in the first few pitches, so Suzuki was going to have to do something.
That said:
I hate the hit and run. Hate it. hateithateithateit..
But a hit and run there very well may have been the best call over any of bunt, steal, or hit away. At least the gb doesn’t hurt.
The A's colors are green and gold.
I like the hit-and-run best
against sinkerball pitchers. Open up one side of the infield, let the hitter shorten up the swing, and use the pitcher’s strength – pitching to contact – against him.
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
Leadoff Batter on every inning...
only 1 run
Yes, because he hit that ball really, really hard
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions
eh, luck is luck
Cust hit his well enough to “earn” a hit but right at the fielder, Crosby hit a routine grounder but right in the 5-6 hole.
And is it just me and my anticrosbistic tendencies, or is Crosby now standing farther off the plate than he ever has in his MLB career?
Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@
Hell's bells
I didn’t know Cust was a True Athletic
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
This game should be 6-5, not 2-1
Both starters are gonna have much better numbers for this game that they deserve.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions
I think the A's turned their season around
when they beat “King Felix” up in Seattle. They weren’t getting squat til the 8th inning.
The boys gotta feel positive, what with a runner on every inning. A lot better offensive than that Seattle game.
It'll happen...Rivera was the loser the other day. Is he available?? He gave up HR to Guillen.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Chadwick!
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.
Ah, the strategic dive into first
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
Isn't that the "tactical dive" into first base?
I don’t believe they make it a team-wide “strategy”...
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Depends on the yield of the slide detonation
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Hey Melky
Sliding into 1B is just about the stupidest play in baseball.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Unless you're avoiding a tag, yep
But people still do it. I dunno why.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
the slide into first: about the dumbest thing a player can do
Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@
Cust hit that hard
They are going after Wang early but not getting the results
He obviously has the sinker going now for the the last 3 innings or so
That's what I've got on mlb.tv now...
I dont even wanna watch the rest of this
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions
I would have liked to see the A's
take alot more pitches tonight. I mean the ump has a tight zone, Wang has really struggled coming into this game and the A’s dont really have any good contact hitters. Now Wang is under 60 pitches and could save the bullpen for the next 2 days. I guess on some nights that you have to try and win with hits instead of walks
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions
He's got his sinker going now
and throwing strikes so not a good idea to take.
You would think having the leadoff runner on 6 times in a row would result in more than one run
+1
Just some bad luck this game…otherwise, it’s okay.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Bad luck, and 6 walks
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
Damn...
mlb.tv just switched from the A’s broadcast to the NYY broadcast. WTF?
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
I know man
these guys act like the Yankess should win 162 also.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions
why is Gaudin wearing a big orange triangle on his back and moving very slowly?
On the other hand, it makes the black uni top appropriate.
Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@
Giambi taking second on Buck in the previous inning
might have been the kick in the butt that Buck needed defensively.
Sure was. Why dont more people tag like that?
If you put the glove right in front of the base, he’ll always be out.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, that could be why.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Zook's been doing that a lot lately
Another facet of the game he handles better than Kendall.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
What other facet
did you like better? I thought Kendall called a good game
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, we've really missed him this year
Our pitching has sure been terrible.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
I didnt say better
i said I thought Kendall called and probably still does call a good game.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Even batting .250 is better than what Kendall was giving us last year
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Zook is much improved over last year
in all aspects of his game. He calls a good game. I think though, that we tend to remember how bad Ken-Doll was w/o remembering that he worked hard and improved his throw to 2nd in his last season. Someone can dig up numbers if they want, but that’s my gut-memory of it. (Yes, I remember with my gut… could be a problem, but so far, so good.)
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
nice to see Kendall
back to his old self. .246 average, 0 homers
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
It was worse
because his contract made A’s fans puke when they thought about it
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
He heard you
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
really not who you want
as your last line of defense. The A’s have the worst ballboys I’ve seen in MLB.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
Even worse than the decrepit ball-dudes over at the Phone Booth?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Hey, the leadoff man's on!
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, double play time!
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Bunt!!!!!!!!
or get the runner over with a hit
Nice Mark!
Now. Score.
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.
To quote Jeff from LL:
“Nobody cares about your fantasy team.”
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.
Bunt with Dale?
Probably not. But I’d think about sending Ellis.
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions
Swing away - and be successful
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
just as good as a bunt
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Understatements in Baseball #529
Daric Barton really hasn’t been the contact hitter fans have expected him to be this year.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions
Wondering what it's about with Barton
Must be an extra hesitation before he swings. I don’t think I saw that last year.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
To me,
it looks like he’s taking a softball swing rather than leveling off.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Just about every defensive metric ever...
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
June OPS: .831 (before tonight)
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah
look how much of that is slugging and get back to me
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
The .313 OBP isn't great
But it’s a great improvement over the begining of the season
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Travis will turn it around.
I believe it.
Plus I drafted him for my fantasy team this year.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
lols I believe it too...never woulda put em on the fantasy though
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
errr, that's ok,
but just as I condoned a hit and run, that’s what went on there and I think Barton wouldn’t have taken such a weak swing without the runner going….
The A's colors are green and gold.
Problem is, he didn't get anything near a strike -
which you count on when you choose the pitch to put on the h-and-r.
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
At least the DP is back in play
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
I'm sorry, sir
“Gambling is not permitted at Bushwood. And, I never slice.”
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm looking for something good
Craft takes a good approach.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
Base clearing double.
I’m calling it.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions
Base clearing double play would fit this night
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions
And here's Kurt...
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
BUNT!
:)
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
+1billion
He was smart to freeze, almost very dumb to go for home
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by thejd44 on Jun 10, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions
okay, NOW the GIDP
more pain this way.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Whew.
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
Man he's got good plate coverage
Got all of that pitch, and it was outside
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Base clearing double
for Kurt. I’m calling it.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions
I need some Zonis nervous energy here...
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
C'mon KURT!!!!
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.
if he bunts, but doesn't swing
at least it’s 50-50 that we score…
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions
no warmin u fo th Yankee: Edwar Ramire
Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@
SO TIRED OF IT argh.
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
FUCK!
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.
Except Kendall was good in his younger years...
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
good point
I think Bowen should get a few more starts
I'm a fan of the switch-hitting catcher
And I’m prolly the only person who misses Melhuse.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
hot tub time
before I have a stroke.
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Feel free to switch
to the “winning” team. I’ll let you know if you’re missed.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
why, did you ground into a lot of DPs too?
I just don’t understand WHY the manager doesn’t understand this club!!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions
So tired of this rally killing POS
That was so fucking predictable
FU Kurt Suck
the oakland a's...
...the funhouse mirror of the mlb.
"Baseball players have lots of bats." - Fran Healy
I feel bad for Kurt
he has hit into more DP’s then he has XBH. Im not sure but I dont think thats good around game 60
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions
Suzuki really should just lean in and take a ball off the head
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
by CrackBaby on Jun 10, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
That might have been a good situation to try a squeeze
both corners are playing back… couldn’t have turned out any worse than the DP
Even Seattle did a safety squeeze
and won a game with Toronto with it.
Toronto DID NOT attempt a bunt, with the bases loaded and no outs, and got a GIDP, did not score to tie, and lost.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sorry, but a squeeze with the bases loaded
just doesn’t make sense. An infielder charging has a force at the plate, and a base hit scores two. Like it or not, predictable or not, the only right move is to let the batter swing.
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 totally disagree Nico
a squeeze in that situation would have at least given us a chance tho score a g-damned run…...blah!!!!!
It's an appealing thought, but in reality
if Geren called for it he should be soundly criticized.
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
Sense, it may not make
It made a winner out of Seattle, a team struggling to hit. Kind of like….
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes and no... guess it's all in the way you look at it
As long as the bunt wasnt’ directly back to the pitcher it would take a perfect play to get the force at the plate. If they get the runner at the plate I doubt they could turn a DP. You have two outs and another chance to score…. Also looking down the road, it couldn’t hurt to actually put the thought in the opposition that they did try a squeeze
To avoid the force at the plate,
you either need to start the runners (really dumb) or push it to SS or 2B. If the 1B or 3B fields it, it’s an easy force at the plate.
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
Geez... it's not like Molina is running from 3rd:)
I guess it’s all in the way of looking at it… It’s a good thing we all have 20/20 hind sight and can dissect these plays:)
I saw that game
I was certain that Seattle was going to get beat again. I was surprised
That would be a good idea
but they way Suzuki is in the clutch, he would have popped into a DP trying to do so
DIOTM
depressing insight of the month
Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@
Only if you read the negative comments
by now you should know what/who not to read…
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
Ineptness makes some people negative
and I am one of them and will not apologize for it either.
i think they are most deppresing
when MLB.COM switches from CSN coverage of the game to YES network
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
I'm muting it
Not sure it’s a good trade off to be able to see the mow-job if I have to listen to those guys.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
No, they aren't,
we have someone to share them with. The highs, the lows, the thrill of victory, the agony of defeat.
Stomper is a badass!
When the fuck
is Geren gonna start to think outside the box people? 4 dpls tonite and you could almost feel that last one coming on…...disgusted!!!!!
We would have been better off sending Elli on CG’s base hit and taking our chances…............I’m totally beside myself!!!!!
I hear you but holding him was correct
The players need to learn how to hit the ball to the outfield for a sacrifice
yeah Kurt should have taken strike three
before swinging in that situtation
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
Maybe we can get the leadoff runner on again in the 8th
If we keep doing it, we might succeed
Suzuki should have tried the ol' Statue of Liberty play
Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@
How many damn rally killers has Suzuki caused this year?
I hate him so much! All he had to do was get a fly ball at the worst, but he couldnt even do that. He had to get a DP ball to end the rally. Boy Suzuki really sucks. Heck, I think Rob Bowen deserves more playing time. Yea thats right Rob Bowen!
It's Been A Great Year! Thanks Warriors!
HIs numbers don't justify him playing over Bowen as much as he does
I like Suzuki but I think Bowen should get some more starts. Hey maybe the competition might motivate him.
Especially with Bowen
a switch-hitter. That alone should give him more games against RHPs.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 10, 2008 10:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Well Geren was a Catcher
so I would assume that Bowen really really sucks because he has had 31ab’s in 60+ games.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 10, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions
Like the audible
“Yankees Suck!” cheer.
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.
dilemma
is it worth it to take off the “mute” to hear “Yankees Suck”?
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
I know we can win this
The Yanks have had many rallies killed as well. They must be frustrated only getting 2 runs after all of those walks by Eveland
How about after we score about 5 runs first
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
we could avoid that with a lead off triple
The we can just hope that 1 of the first 2 hitters can get a deep fly ball
yes oakland.
let us commence with the skullduggery!
"Baseball players have lots of bats." - Fran Healy
I think I'd rather the A's hit against a shaky Wang in the 8th...
... than see a fresh reliever in. So this might turn out awright.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Wang has been shaky all night.
And the A’s (outside of Ellis) haven’t done squat.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 10, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure
But if you get yourself in a position to score enough times, you eventually will punch through.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Let's hope soon enough happens sometime tonight.
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.
eeerrr, eventually
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.
Nope, not going to touch that one
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
You know...
I’ve had it with Suzuki. He either needs to change his swing, or he has to be replaced with anyone.
The A's colors are green and gold.
i can't believe dana actually lowered his ERA tonite
my own personal nickname for him is going to be ‘pork and beans’...esp after his walk a thon tonite
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
Ha - Brosius would've made that play
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
We need a HR!!
This 8th inning might be our best chance. Top of the order (minus Hannahan) contains our best hitters.
bunt bunt bunt
y didnt kurt bunt with the bases loaded? suicide squeeze…it would of at least been tied bob geren…i am sick of this…the a’s need to bunt more….. does anyone have ray fosse’s or glen kipers email address or billy beane’s or lew wolff?
by oaklandneedstobunt on Jun 10, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions
If I were a Yankee fan,
I wouldn’t be a little fucking bitch and take over some opposing stadium cheering for a lucky pitcher.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Actually I would
I’m an A’s fan and if I were @ Yankee Stadium, I would love to cheer the A’s on while everyone stares and boos me, but it just feels good knowing that Oakland has a better record than the Yanks!
It's Been A Great Year! Thanks Warriors!
two qualitatively different situations
each of which requires different standards for evaluation.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
The Oakland A's: We Can Fix Your Wang.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
DH, 1B and RF for the A's tonight hitting a combined 0-8
These are the positions where a team must have offense and where it is easiest to find good hitters.
This is the number one reason we are not winning more games.
From here on
with runners on and one out lets just take the out and move on if Kurt is up. At least we would still be in the inning.
Suzuki
should just be a good team player and ask for a pinch hitter
It's Been A Great Year! Thanks Warriors!
Who? That's part of the problem -
No Mike Sweeney, no Ryan Sweeney, no Thomas…
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
Choices: Bowen, Petit, Raj, Emil
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 said seriously:
I prefer any of those four. Would have gone with Emil, who I don’t think should be on the team. But I was serious about wanting any of them over Suzuki.
The A's colors are green and gold.
If Cust gets on I say leave him in to run!!!
He is one of our few good hitters in the line-up!
Oh well
They need to send Davis. He needs to be on 2nd base.
three true outcomes....hr, hr, hr
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
Davis PR for Cust
Please don’t run us out of the inning
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
C'mon Chavvy!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
What did we learn last time, Raj...
Let’s go Chavvy!
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
every time Davis spends his entire time on first bluffing
our hitter takes every pitch, assuming he will steal, and then K’s
YES!
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.
All up to Chavvy now!
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Kinda close.
Jeter had a good tag and positioning for that pitch/throw.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions
C'mon Eric ...
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
That was the pitch.
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.
lol
thanks up.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
ump*
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 10, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions
2-2 ... this pitch -- single to center
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
Awesome
Rajai will be on the run here.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions
Chavy, good at-bat
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
Ellis?
4-4 please?
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Great AB - especially fouling off the nasty 1-2 pitch
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 think?
I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.
I will be surprised if he gets any good pitches
Then again a walk loads them up
*sigh*
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
God I love this game.
that was very exciting, even if it didn’t have my preferred outcome.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
Oh well, on the bright side
Buck, Barton, Gonzalez have a lot of talent, performance aside.
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
Great post.
Need to shut them down this inning. We may get lucky for 1 run.
Damn it
Im going to bed. Hopefully to find good new about this game in the morning but we’ll see. Prediction time Barton and Buck win it in the ninth.
I would take back most of the bad things I say about them if they did
I would love it.
I can also see 3 Ks
He's getting ready
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
Nice job, Foulke
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Game Over.
Fuck Keith Foulke, and fuck Kurt Suzuki.
I spent all damn night working on electrical shit crawling around in my hotter than hell attic, and I come to turn the game on and see this shit.
Thanks for nothing A’s.
Wonder what Geren's comment will be tonight
Can’t wait to hear what it is and how fucking sugarcoated it is
You'd prefer he say,
“We’re not very good and I expect us to start losing a lot more”?
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
Nope
I would like him to say
“I should have sent the runners a few more times, or I should have bunted.
He is getting paid big $$ in part to motivate a team
I am sure he can say something other than suggesting that crappy play is acceptable
Electrical shit was crawling around in your attic?
‘cause…that’s NOT good..
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
The team needs Thomas and the Sweeneys back
They were 3 of our 4 most productive hitters before their injury.
The time to have brought him in was about 3 weeks ago but Thomas should be back soon
Actually I would still sign him
by Yellowhorse on Jun 10, 2008 10:01 PM PDT up reply actions
There have been several others but you may be right
The two defeats to Tampa were pretty frustrating as well
Well, they got 2 more to take the series
(For the love of God, please take the series)
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
We're really Foulked now
"I've never hit a ball that good and not have it go out" –Jack Cust
by PortlandPachyderm on Jun 10, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions
some good mojo
if not for tonight, than maybe for the next two…
by SwisherThresher on Jun 10, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions
all we gotta do...
is get a couple of runners on and bring in Scutaro in to pinch hit. Oh wait…
LOL -- exactly what Korach just said!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
IDK
We have some good mojo-history v. 42. I’m staying optimistic. He’s gonna have to get all 3 outs.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
16 for 16 in saves this year
He’s due to fail
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
If the A's are true to form
they will score 1 here in the 9th
An accident and we might score 3
It's a worthy sacrifice
C’mon Trainman, take one for the team
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I thought you ignored my posts when they were not responses to yours
see my previous reply
I was right
That wasn't pretty.
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.
So can Barton and Buck hit like crap all year and still get to start?
At what point does the “development of young players” get in the way of the development of a winning club
Then again at a certain point sending them out to fail
isn’t helping their development either.
by Yellowhorse on Jun 10, 2008 10:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Not looking forward to the media's Yankee love-fest tonight & tomorrow
"I've never hit a ball that good and not have it go out" –Jack Cust
by PortlandPachyderm on Jun 10, 2008 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
CarGon, take it away!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Suzuki redeems himself.
2-Run HR.
I’m calling it.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jun 10, 2008 10:04 PM PDT reply actions
Come on Kurt.
Snap out of it.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
yeesh
he looks like a slopitch player in the 70mph cages
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
Bowen better be in the lineup tomorrow
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
Bogus
At least Rivera doesn’t pull that K-Fraud crap after a save
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
But Geren's a great manager
I wonder if a reporter asks him why Suzuki was not PH for. I am sure there is one who has the balls to ask him that.
He will of course say the correct thing to the media like, “we trust Kurt in those situations, he’s going to come out of it”
So I guess I just answered my own question. A waste of time asking him when he’s going to lie anyway
Or, he might say:
“Why the hell would we want to put in a career .223 hitter with a career OPS of .672?”
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
His career mark is .677
But regardless, he has a better contact rate than Bowen.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Have you been paying attention to the games?
Suzuki has played in like 850 games in a row. He needs a break.
Pinch-hitting for your catcher with a crappier catcher is not a great managerial move
PH somebody else if you must, but certainly not Bowen.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
I agree with that
even Emil Brown is and was a better propositon that Suzuki
Sosucky
Time to sit him for a couple games.
"I've never hit a ball that good and not have it go out" –Jack Cust
by PortlandPachyderm on Jun 10, 2008 10:08 PM PDT reply actions
A's: Yankee Slump Buster AGAIN!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
As I posted earlier "0-10 from Barton, Buck and Hannahan"
That is why we lost and have not won more games this year.
The injury to Mike Sweeney probably cost us at least 2 wins this year. The loss of Thomas cost us another win or so.
The team can’t win with 3-4 holes in the line-up
Pretty much correct there
Hurry back Frank Thomas and Swooney
Absolutely
We can put him in Left field, Cust in Right field, C. Gon in CF. R. Sweeney as back-up.
(Buck to the minors)
by Yellowhorse on Jun 10, 2008 10:14 PM PDT up reply actions
If we did that
we’d need R. Sweeney as the fourth outfielder to cover all that ground!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Exciting game until the ninth inning
Ultimately, of course -
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
On the positives Chavez and Ellis are starting to hit.
When Thomas and Ryan Sweeney come back we will be much better hitting team than earlier this year.
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