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Open Game Thread: Game 67 - A's at Giants

The 35-31 A's take on Barry Zito and the Giants tonight at AT&T Park. 

No DH for the next six games for the A's, as they embark on interleague play in NL parks  for the next two series (SF, and then Arizona).

In case you missed it, Emil Brown is still standing in Outfielder Survivor, as the A's optioned Travis Buck back to Sacramento today when Ryan Sweeney came off the Disabled List. 

This leaves the A's with a starting outfield of Cust in left, CarGon in CF, and Sweeney in RF, at least for now.  Emil Brown can pinch-hit against lefties, and of course Rajai Davis is there to pinch-run and replace Cust defensively.

Tonight's starting lineups:




 

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Cy Young or Cy Done

We’ll see tonight how Zito turns out.

by javaball on Jun 13, 2008 6:07 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm calling it now

100% guarantee you will not be writing about a 3-1 loss for a third week in a row.

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by Flashfire on Jun 13, 2008 6:10 PM PDT reply actions  

NO!

You said “a 3-1 loss.” He could write about the Giants’ 3-1 loss.

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hi, I'm Emil Brown -

I’m so bad that I sit against LHPs while three left-handed batters start in the OF!

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 6:13 PM PDT reply actions  

To quote Huey Lewis

“Sometimes. bad is BAD”

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

"If this is it, please let me know."

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sweeney in right, Gonzalez in center

Interesting. I would have expected those two to be swapped. It would increase Gonzalez’ long-term value quite a bit if he can really stick as a centerfielder. On the other hand, I’m not sure Sweeney is ever going to hit enough to be an asset at a corner.

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 13, 2008 6:17 PM PDT reply actions  

my guess

Sweeney’s being showcased.

Is it prurient? I don’t know what to tell you. I think it’s odd and interesting. It’s part of life. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 13, 2008 6:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

My guess is that they have watched both

and believe that Gonzalez is the one who can play a plus CF. So instead of asking Sweeney to upgrade his defense enough to be a good CFer, they are asking him to upgrade his hitting enough to be a good RFer. Which I think is the more realistic hope of the two.

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 6:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

whoops. Duh.

I misread, and thought Swooney was in CF. Nevermind.

I agree with both you and andeux: the A’s are asking/hoping he’ll upgrade his O to be an asset at a corner, even though there isn’t a great likelihood. (And perhaps hoping that he’ll bump his O up enough to generate some trade value?)

Is it prurient? I don’t know what to tell you. I think it’s odd and interesting. It’s part of life. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 13, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've been impressed by how quickly

Sweeney improved his bat from April to June, so I’m willing to hold out some realistic hope that he can continue to develop OBP/power. He is, after all, only 23 and talented.

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too

and with some tutelage from Frank Thomas, he will start hitting more HRs too.

by javaball on Jun 13, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

And I do like watching Craft patrol the garden.

He gets a great jump and an accurate early read. Although I think I’m detecting just a bit of young-man-flash out there over the last few games. You’d think those game-ending SOs would keep him humble.

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by The Dogfather on Jun 13, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

One thing that concerns me is that

you kind of have to shade towards right-center in this park, but you hate to leave more room for Cust to cover. Perhaps they can just put Sweeney off the right field line and let Gonzalez stay straight-away or even shaded into left-center, which would be nice.

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

So, here's what I really don't understand about keeping Emil ...

Obviously, we don’t want him starting, even against lefties.

But for whom does he actually pinch-hit?

If we don’t want him starting vs LHPs, then presumably he shouldn’t be hitting for any of the other OFs (all of whom offer a far greater chance of not making an out than does Emil) late in the game. (At this point, with Cust having arisen from his April torpor and Emil sucking wind, it doesn’t even make sense to PH Brown for Cust in the rare late-innings-man-on-third-with-fewer-than-2-outs-and-the-A’s-trailing-by-1-run situation.)

Of the other lefties in the lineup, you’d never PH Brown for Barton (who, again, has a lower chance of making an out and has a reverse platoon split to boot) or Hannahan (far, far, far better OBP and better bat control). And I don’t think that even the most recondite Chavvy H8r would advocate PH’ing Brown for Chavez late in the game against a LHP.

So, really: what’s he doing on the roster?

Is it prurient? I don’t know what to tell you. I think it’s odd and interesting. It’s part of life. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 13, 2008 6:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Sucking?

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

This game is a bad example

As someone pointed out in another thread, Zito has a fairly strong reverse platoon split: over the course of his career righties have hit .234/.310/.372, compared to .248/.339/.385 for lefties. (This year, righties have killed him and he has been oddly effective against lefties, but in a sample size about 25 times smaller).

I expect Brown to start against other left-handed pitchers – though ultimately I agree that he shouldn’t be on the roster.

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 13, 2008 6:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still wouldn't start Brown over any of the other 3 vs other LHSPs

I still think Brown’s supposed platoon advantage is debatable; and even if it exists, it’s not big enough to elevate his overall game above any of the other 3 options.

Is it prurient? I don’t know what to tell you. I think it’s odd and interesting. It’s part of life. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 13, 2008 6:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

What I think it really comes down to

is that Zito is precisely the type of pitcher against whom the A’s excel with a “take and rake” approach of seeing a lot of pitches, driving up pitch counts, etc. E. Brown is not the guy to start against that kind of pitcher, LHP or RHP. Lefties like Cust, Hannahan, Barton, meanwhile, are ideal.

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 6:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well...

I heard Bowen & Calero were looking for 2 others for bridge. Brown can join them and all they’d need is a fourth, maybe part time play for Davis or Petit?

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by DMOAS on Jun 13, 2008 6:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mmm - Raj is needed because Cust is starting,

and Crosby seems to have remembered how to get injured. Can we borrow Yabu from the Giants clubhouse?

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 6:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

OK, Jaymi, that is a horrible blog -

NOTHING ABOUT HAIR, NOTHING ABOUT ASTROLOGICAL SIGNS??? Just boring stuff about Grant Smith’s throwing? Welcome to Yawn City, Population: Me!

-Cindi

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Remember kids -- keep it clean tonight.

Even if it’s Friday, and especially about Jaymee.

The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus

by The Dogfather on Jun 13, 2008 6:38 PM PDT reply actions  

The way I understood it

Rick Sutcliffe made some on-the-air comments about Erin Andrews that were more suggestive than anything that has ever been said here about Jaymee.

by Soaker on Jun 13, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG THEY MOVED SUZU UP IN THE ORDER?!

And Barton down??

Barton has an .862 OPS in June right now compared to Suzu’s .633

Even with how bad Barton’s been, his season OPS is still higher than Suzuki’s career OPS (which his higher than his Season OPS)

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 6:41 PM PDT reply actions  

They want to space out the easy outs

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by DMOAS on Jun 13, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

It might be tactical

Geren might figure that Zito is going to pitch around the #8 hitter, and Barton is not going to get himself out flailing at a pitch out of the strike zone.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 6:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zito? Pitch around? Nibble?

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

So fine... so fine...

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Interesting, but in an NL park could have more

to do with who you want batting 8th than anything – not sure why Barton would be the choice there, but it could be a consideration (walk, sac bunt?).

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 6:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Those Giants unis are yucky.

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by pam5981 on Jun 13, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions  

That's just 'cause they have Giants in them.

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by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 6:49 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

LOL

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Watching a ABC7 report on Custy right now

Portraying him as a family man.

Oh yeah, Let’s Go A’s

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Travis Buck

Has absolutly nothing left to prove at AAA except that he can rake AAA pitching. If he is in our plans for the future, then he needs to get big league at bats. I know he has struggled, but he needs to right himself at the Major League level. As much as I love watching Car-Gon and think he is doing great. He should have been sent down. He could still benefit from AAA. He was the one called up because of the injuries. Now that Sweeny is healthy he should get sent down and wait until he is needed again.

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by Bigtoe on Jun 13, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions  

of course that is all pending

just getting rid of Emil Brown!

"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish

by Bigtoe on Jun 13, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I said it before, but I think the reason why they sent him down

was not because he can’t hit MLB pitching, or because he can hit AAA pitching, but because his approach at the plate right now is flawed and he has to fix it. As soon as he does, good bye Brown.

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm hungry.

What’s for dinner?

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Giants

hope you brought the pepto…

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 13, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Meatloaf, mashed potatos, and green bean

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

One green bean?

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Had to leave room for the meat and potatoes

or is it potatos. Damn you, Dan Quayle!

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

LMAO

I have that same problem with potato pluralizing…

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ziti

Well, at least one Zito.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chicken piccata

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by pam5981 on Jun 13, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pizza

Cause I’m gonna take advantage of my fast metabolism while I can.

by Kimberly on Jun 13, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Never had one of those

where do you pick them up and when do they expire?

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hot fudge sundae.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

You win!

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Leftover Pizza

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by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

*sigh*

Its too bad the HD feed is on NBC (Giants feed).

oh snap….those jerseys look hideous….did Zito design them?

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm not sure my eyeballs will ever recover

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

It makes me feel a lot better that

Duke likes the black alts

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

not me...

Eveland likes them too….

Some people think we need to take Blanton out of the ”#1” spot, but they should really just jigger it so that Duke and Eveland never pitch at home.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I admit

that there is too much going on when they wear it, though.

White pants + cleats, Black jersey with yellow outline (and some green), green undershirt.

If they were able to color coordinate it better, it would be cool…
...but a yellow A’s alt would be nice

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG, it's the 1977-8 Giants throwback unis

Possibly the ugliest era in baseball uniforms: the Astros, Pirates, Padres, Giants…ugh.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions  

that would be a

1 minus 2

(....negative)

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, regular road greys with "Oakland" across the jersey, and green caps

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

The Gnats should throw them back

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

IIRC they also had an all-black "Sunday" uni

I’ll see if I can find a picture.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unless Atlanta can light up Garland,

Angels will win tonight. Atlanta’s bullpen has been horrible, so they won’t be able to hold a slim lead even if they get one. It’s up to the A’s to keep pace.

by javaball on Jun 13, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Snake Pliskin! I heard you were dead!

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought he was taller...

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whats up all?

Speaking of Right handed Outfielders, where is Deno?

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Why?

I’ve heard countless anthems being sung…

...and they always go “frrreeeeeeee…EEEEEEEEEEE…”

My friend just said she’s putting “Stank in the anthem”

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Jaymee sez....

the Giants are afraid of the A’s!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Then it MUST be true!

Cute girls never lie!

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

OMG

I really am a geek.

(Wait, I knew that anyway.)

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

anybody-

what channel does direct tv have for the HD broadcast? 654-1 is showing the blue jays

by KCB58 on Jun 13, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

channel 11

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Even if Zito

no hits the A’s tonight, you will not see a curse word come out of these fingers. Im cleaning up my font, never know when a 12 year old is on the blog.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Whatever happened with all that?

I read the fanpost earlier, but it only had 1 comment on it…i guess it turned into something big?

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

People dont like the

foul mouths on the Gameday threads. Youngsters read them I gues

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

ahh i see...

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not really.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Even if Zito no-hits the A's

there’s a good chance he’ll walk enough runners in for Oakland to win.

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 13, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I caught a no-hitter in Little League

We won 13-10; they scored all 10 runs in one inning on 10 walks and 2 errors.

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ouch

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh --- You.

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

O.U.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Someone needs to recap the profanity-related fAnPoSt

so I’ll know whether or not I can still cuss when I feel like it.

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Hell yes

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Some of the more interesting discourse

(I thought) was about the difference between selectively cussing to make a considered point and exploding with FUCKSHITGODDAMNITs at every ground out.

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

It takes too long to type those things.

I just shout them.

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

These are the words that are not to be used on this blog:

B#M
B#TTY
P#X
KN#CKERS
W##-W##
SEMPRINI

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 13, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who's got a boil on the semprini then?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

No one really decided.

It was someone people bitching about 12yos reading AN. People cussed. I threw my hands up. No one really decided if it was okay before the thread disappeared. My conclusion: this blog is a PG 13 blog. Parents should read it before the kids go crazy posting about tapirs. As I see it, we get 1 fuck, some boobs, violence, other “sdult” language, adult themes or elements, and drug use.

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by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

How many thrusts?

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

It depends on who is batting.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

What about Dice-K's windup?

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rated R for Red Sox.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Emil Brown finishes his at-bats too early?

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

maybe so...

but his “runners” get in.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

When in doubt...

FIDDLESTICKS was given the seal of approval

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

usual June on the coast

I remember trying to “hit the beach ” in June the last day of school, and it was grey and cold every damn time!

Already fog in Berkeley ahead of the game in SF.

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Jun 13, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Welcome back, Baby!

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Couple of Nolan Ryan throwbacks

on the mound tonight. Going to see alot of smoke tonight.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

As long as they don't score,

I’d love to keep Zito’s pitch count down…

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions  

wow

david is ripped

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

I must have missed the part

about David waxing his chest before plunking Goliath in the head with a rock.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

He wasn't Goliath where it counts,

if ya know what I mean.

(look, I’ve said bad words and misinterpreted Scripture all in 5 minutes of a game thread!)

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go for politics now!

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

You must have missed that day in Sunday school.

David used Goliath’s sword:

So David prevailed over the Philistine with a sling and with a stone, and smote the Philistine, and slew him; but there was no sword in the hand of David. Therefore David ran, and stood upon the Philistine, and took his sword, and drew it out of the sheath thereof, and slew him, and cut off his head therewith.

(1st Samuel 17:50-51, KJV)

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 13, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

You're leaving out the key passage

“And then David oiled his body, and took up Goliath’s sword, and shaved the hair from his chest therewith. And the people saw that he was shredded, and they said, ‘David will make a mighty King of Israel! And a damn good loincloth model.’”

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

QOTM

QOTM QOTM QOTM QOTM

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Jun 13, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

With these two teams

Which one is David, and which is Goliath?

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow you couldn't be more wrong

its obviously Capitain Morgan vs. Goliath

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

He must have seen "Life of Brian"

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

We get a Giants game

and now the picture is awesome. MLB.tv has the best picture I have ever had since the start of the season.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Hi Everyone,

and I know its already been said, but OH, MY EYES!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Should I keep my current sig

or should I go with facepalm.jpg

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions  

Chavy

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions  

swing at something close

those pitches looked pretty close

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

i was expecting

chavy to get rung up via make-up call

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

First one was, second one wasn't

3-2 looked like ball 4 but Chavy swung.

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

that's how I saw it.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

wonder how Zito feels

about an electronically, computer-called strike zone.??

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Jun 13, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

They're hand-me-downs from Zito

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Smith's pants, not Jairo's elbow ligament

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Casilla's pitches?!

God, I hope not.

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Water.

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

psshh

what AREN’T we drinking

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Vodka Milk

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

Crystal Light lemonade

Well, you asked. :)

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

[sings]

“Crystaaaal LIIIIIght!”

[falls backward in to pool of tea]

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Beer!

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bud Light

The good stuff.

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Root beer :)

"Baseball, it is said, is only a game. True. And the Grand Canyon is only a hole in Arizona. Not all games and holes are created equal." --George F. Will

by anomaly_kat on Jun 13, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wonderful

wino!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pyramid Hefeweizen

brewery in Berkeley is about 300 yards from where I live.
!!

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Jun 13, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

New Belgium’s Skinny Dip Beer

With a splash of lemon.

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow...greg smith

looks kinda like Paul Rudd

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Why arent we wearing awesome

throwbacks?

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Anyone know if Bowen

is really alive? Guy must be just a horrible baseball player. Why not get a backup that you trust?

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Adam Melhuse is available

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

who?

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

carp

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh Custy

why

/me throws hands up

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions  

That

took a nasty bounce!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

No

they make up for it by wearing bigger masks

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's not the size of the strike zone....

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

hahahaha

nice smitty!

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Smitty!

Gritty!

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

yikes

that is lucky.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice play!

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow, Smitty

Didn’t know where the runner was, so just laid his glove infront of the plate and he just slid into it

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

Is Castillo slow, or did he get a bad jump? - Fosse

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions  

both?

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

ok...time to pick off Molina

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

Okay...

now pick Molina off.

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on Jun 13, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

that would actualy be rather funny

since Molina PROBABLY isn’t aiming to steal

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

If he runs

Suzuki could probably just get up from behind the plate, run down to 2B and tag him out.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

haha well

we got one free out…who says we can’t have another?

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Casilla in AAA

1IP 1BB 1K 0Hits

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 13, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

OK, let's get ol' Fence Face

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions  

why?

He’d be batting 3rd or 4th for us

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's their best hitter

by far.

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 13, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

He looks like Nick Swisher's older, more red neck brother.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wouldn't he have to up the stakes on the facial hair to be

more redneck than Swisher?

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Smith is wild

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Did you buy the DVD?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh yeah

Sure did!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just a little.

But gets the job done.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

Smith was getting used to the mound

in the 1st inning. Hopefully, he will settle down from the 2nd on

by javaball on Jun 13, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Who is the second tool calling this game?

I know the first Tool, John Miller, who is the other one? Is tool a bad word?

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions  

F.P. Tangerine

santalamacchia? Santangelo?

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Those split hats should be banned

You’re either a fan of one or a fan of neither.

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions  

Absolutely correct

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on Jun 13, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

illegal

in most sane municipalities!

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Jun 13, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

SEE!

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions  

wow

i’m having a tough time spotting the “post” button and the “cancel” button

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

you sure you have only had beer tonight?

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm consistant

I’ll stick with beer….quantity to be announced

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

TOUCH!

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

No question, Smith's toughest inning is the 1st

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm still in love with AN 3.0's Search Function,

but I need a new sig. I’m bored. The passion is gone.

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Go with a topical Tony homage
I’ll try to swear

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Go with a palindrome

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 13, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyone watching channel 31 in Sacramento

on DirecTV? It’s all jacked up. Grrrr….

by Buzz99 on Jun 13, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions  

What it's like on the other side

There would be many unrepeatable things written on this site if the A’s just had an inning like the Giants.

by bear88 on Jun 13, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions  

very true

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've forgotten how yucky Zito's pants are.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Its his butt!

Its a little weird.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

What it called when you wrap a baby

up really tight in a blanket to make them feel secure? Maybe that’s why he does it.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barry "Swaddlepants" Zito

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

I always loved swaddling my kids when they were little babies.

It was like making a little baby burrito.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

mmmmm....

baby burritos

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zito and Byrnes once said Zito has "child-bearing hips"

They’re wrong, but something in that area is definitely weird.

by schmifty on Jun 13, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zito's throwing strikes

we’re doomed!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions  

Who is that guy on the mound for SF?

And why is he wearing little league pants?

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

i just brought home a package of

blue bunny root beer float ice bars. don’t expect them to last the game but i trust they will outlast Zito.

alaska A

by ak_A on Jun 13, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Blue Bunny

um… I’m gunna walk away right now…

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

WARNING

Do not click this link if you value your sanity (or what’s left of it).

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wasn't gonna click it

till you said not to…

...now its my desktop background

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Haha!

So of course I had to!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

by the way

They liked your picture at a Daily Kos Open thread this morning.

by paradox on Jun 13, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Frank Thomas out until after the All-Star Break

So maybe they shouldn’t activate him today.

Lovely.

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Is that supposed to explain

why the A’s held on to Emil Brown?

by Soaker on Jun 13, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was afraid of that

The silence from the A’s about Thomas’ condition worried me, and now we know why.

by bear88 on Jun 13, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zito gets a hit?????????!

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Jun 13, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Dagnabbit.

Be taller, Bobby!

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

rrrrrrrrrrr

Creases me, I hate Zito on base.

by paradox on Jun 13, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe if he stays there too long, he'll get tired.

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Z with the single

The ball must’ve hit the bat juuust right.

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions  

No Frigging

Way!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Hey...

Even blind nuts find a squirrel, right?

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

ummm

squirrel on squirrel action

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

There's a chair

for every blind butt?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Settle down Greg.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Did someone swap Greg Smith and Barry Zito

and forget to tell us.

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 13, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions  

if the pants fit....

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or not...

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Greg, hon...

You don’t need to keep setting up situations in order to impress us with getting-out-of-jams skills…

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

It looks like

we see a lot of Chad Gaudin tonight.

by bear88 on Jun 13, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions  

Smith came

up from AAA throwing darts, Not so much now

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

I know!

Wth!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oops.

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions  

wtf

this warrants a fuck

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Wake up, boys

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

steals home!! OMIGOD!

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

A's starting pitchers have had problems with walks lately

ever since that game against the Tigers. Even Duke walked 5 in a game.

by javaball on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

FIDDLESTICKS

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh for fucks sake

(I believe that profanity falls under the fair use clause)

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Now...

even if we win…Giants fans will keep talking about that steal

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I noticed that, too

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 13, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is a good point

I remain a defender of Suzuki, but he’s got to stop doing that. (It wouldn’t have mattered on Vizquel’s steal, but it matters at other times.)

Still, as others have mentioned, this also seems like a coaching failure.

by bear88 on Jun 13, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Why?

That’s an alert play by Vizquel. Smith and the A’s infield (who should have alerted him more quickly) were caught with their thumbs up their butts.

by Soaker on Jun 13, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have to admit

I hate the Giants and don’t want to give up a run.

But on the other hand I love Omar, and that’s pretty awesome to steal home.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 13, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Boo!!!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do you feel dirty now?

Because I thought the same thing, and I do.

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Et tu, Poppy? Et tu?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey, it was a heads-up play by Vizquel!

Wear it.

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

BOO!!!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes, I do

I think it’s the first time in my life I’ve felt good about the Giants scoring.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 13, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

That seriously is a bunch of bullshit.

This ain’t little league baseball. Did Crosby even see what was happening?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

hahaha

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

So much for the league-leader in

pick-offs….he has home stolen on him!!

And, he was attempting to keep Visquel close at first when Zito batted. That was bad.

"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer

by One won lost won on Jun 13, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Damage control

KuSu! Where is the heads up!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Example 572

of why Vizquel is a Hall of Famer.

I’m not even upset about it. That was really smart, and a good lesson for Smith.

by bear88 on Jun 13, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

gotta respect that play...

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Pretty shitty pitching by Smith

Giving up consecutive hits to Vizquel and Zito is unacceptable.

by boilerdan on Jun 13, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't blame Zooks

Smith simply was lost out there, he never knew it, he could have been thinking about is socks for the fuck we all know.

by paradox on Jun 13, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions  

STOP REPLAYING IT

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Visquel read that

so well. You’re right.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions  

The A's are bunting

They really can learn and grow.

by paradox on Jun 13, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions  

geez

that arc on the curve is crazy

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions  

got more arc than noah.

"Baseball players have lots of bats." - Fran Healy

by mathaftermath on Jun 13, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

They just had one

of their best hitters bunt. Whats up with that?

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

I think

i need another beer

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

they want 1 run back fast

Stops the shut-down inning, stops the butt-reaming from the steal home.

by paradox on Jun 13, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Did they say Smith got charged with a balk?

You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver

by UncleLeo on Jun 13, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

No balk

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

i wish

it was a balk haha

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yikes!

That was close!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions  

"Zito's changeup is significantly slower than most,"

says Glen.

Is that because his fastball is, too?

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions  

More of those

Please!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

yes! sweeney!

"Baseball players have lots of bats." - Fran Healy

by mathaftermath on Jun 13, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

There we go

thank you Sweeny

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Swooney!

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions  

Can they stop showing the close up on Bochy?

Staring up at him while he is trying to look coy.

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Makes me glad I don't have HD

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Trust me

It’s as bad as you think…

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

R-Baby-I Sweeney!

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Whoo hoo!

He’s like a reverse Samson.

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

OMG

take your hands out of your pants Bochy!

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Cust,

or bust. Yes, I’m gonna say it every time.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Jack,

or lack.

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Still plenty of time for the Angels to get lucky

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice mustache Zito

Giambi come have a sleep over this week?

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions  

Giambi's new motto:

Dope like an all-star, thong like a rock-star, ‘stache like a porn-star.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 13, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

QOTM

Sweet!

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL!!!!!!

You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver

by UncleLeo on Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yep!

Awesome!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank You Left Fielder

accurate throw = out by a mile

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

And just like that

the lead is ours!

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Sac Fly!

I’ll take it!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Man, that was a lousy throw

How do the angels get to sleep when the devil leaves the porchlight on?

by FreeSeatUpgrade on Jun 13, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

CHAVY!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Steal that, Gnats

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

eric chavez makes me tingle.

"Baseball players have lots of bats." - Fran Healy

by mathaftermath on Jun 13, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice!

Happier!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

CHAVY!

Mexican enough

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

I think Omar pissed off the A's

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was inspired to make it real quick

Here’s the famous one, of course not by me:

Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog

by Flashfire on Jun 13, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Flashfire:

I may be writing about a 3-1 game for the third straight week after all.

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on Jun 13, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

I heart Zito

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

A pleasant surprise

Chavez is hitting very well. I’d almost forgotten how good he can be.

by bear88 on Jun 13, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions  

Now that we're leading,

can we agree that Visquel’s steal of home was awesome baseball on his part? He’s special.

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions  

+1

VIZQUEL: leading the league in Scrabble points.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 13, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought

proper names weren’t allowed.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

Touché

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 13, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

It was a pun

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

by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

I Would

But then Zonis would tell me to become a Giants fan again

by nevermoor on Jun 13, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Absolutely

(unless we fall behind – then it was a bush-league play)

"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07

by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I agreed at the time

Then again, I’m blinded by my admiration of Vizquel, and annoyance that his HOF credentials are questioned.

by bear88 on Jun 13, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

With the injuries to Mike Sweeney and Thomas,

he’s going to get his chance.

As I mentioned the other day, that’s probably for the best. The A’s need to let him keep playing.

by bear88 on Jun 13, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

As long as

He can stop having the second worst OPS amongst qualified 1Bs

by nevermoor on Jun 13, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Second worst may

ever for an Oakland hitter. Now there have been some bad hitters in Oakland history, so you know he sucked hind tit.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Delayed swoon.

And CHAVY!!

PS – we need a new thread.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions  

You ACTUALLY swooned,

so it took a while for you to get up off the floor and post about it.

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

new game thread now open

Flashfire, I stand corrected. :)

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on Jun 13, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would jump on it

like the last chopper out of ‘nam.

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 13, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

New game threads

Such a delicate balance. “Do I open it now? Do we need the mojo?”

You gotta know when to wait, and when to strike.

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on Jun 13, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions  

Delicate shmelicate

This thing’s starting to get away from us…

I want an A's-Rays ALCS.

by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jun 13, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

NOW!

Open it now! Laptop hates 400+ comments and gigantic images!

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

New game thread is here

http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/6/13/551780/open-game-thread-cont

Sorry, I published it as a fanpost on the sidebar.

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on Jun 13, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions  

I like Gonzalez

but he really isnt ready. I mean you have to take some pitches, some walks. very few guys can be good hitters and not look for certain pitches. Good hitters like A-Rod, Bonds, Giambi-they make you throw a pitch they can drive.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

More tolerable if he's playing great CF defense though

But your point stands.

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on Jun 13, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not too many good hitters who don't walk at all anymore

Even Vlad walks.

Guys who don’t walk at all seem to get exposed pretty quick and lose a ton of offensive value. Look at Delmon Young.

"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.

by notsellingjeans on Jun 13, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

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