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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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

"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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

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

by The Dogfather on Jun 13, 2008 6:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I really wish I hadn't missed that fAnPoSt.

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There was thoughtful discourse?

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I probably wouldn't go that far...

but there weren’t really any fireworks.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

So fine... so fine...

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Those Giants unis are yucky.

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 13, 2008 6:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

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 6:49 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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

"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 reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I'm hungry.

What’s for dinner?

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Giants

hope you brought the pepto…

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 13, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

One green bean?

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Chicken piccata

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ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jun 13, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

You win!

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leftover Pizza

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by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

*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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

do the A's have throwbacks on?

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

way better than the A's black unis

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Whats up all?

Speaking of Right handed Outfielders, where is Deno?

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

channel 11

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

ahh i see...

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Ouch

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by doctorK on Jun 13, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Hey, Ice Cream! Ice Cream heeere...

I’m ghost riding tonight’s game thread.

Cotton Candy

by Ice Cream on Jun 13, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

How many thrusts?

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

What about Dice-K's windup?

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Smith will hit a triple off Zito

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Welcome back, Baby!

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

wow

david is ripped

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

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

LOL

Cotton Candy

by Ice Cream on Jun 13, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Go for politics now!

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Chavy

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Casilla pitcing in Sacramento right now...

Good to see.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 13, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I wish they wore the grey more...

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Water.

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

psshh

what AREN’T we drinking

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Vodka Milk

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

[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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Wonderful

wino!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Wow...greg smith

looks kinda like Paul Rudd

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

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why arent we wearing awesome

throwbacks?

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Oh Custy

why

/me throws hands up

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That

took a nasty bounce!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No

they make up for it by wearing bigger masks

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

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Argh! Smitty! Stop the bleeding!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Done!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahaha

nice smitty!

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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Smitty!

Gritty!

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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yikes

that is lucky.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice play!

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

both?

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ok...time to pick off Molina

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

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

haha well

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

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

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

He's got a gamer stick up his okole

"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 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Smith is wild

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

oh yeah

Sure did!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

F.P. Tangerine

santalamacchia? Santangelo?

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

by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

+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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

LOL

you sure you have only had beer tonight?

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Topical, as opposed to suppository...

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

really? I think it would be very repeatable

since it happens every other inning.

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have, don't you see my sig?

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hadn't

^ pops gum ^

I don’t get it.

by paradox on Jun 13, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

very true

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Its his butt!

Its a little weird.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Barry "Swaddlepants" Zito

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Zito's throwing strikes

we’re doomed!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Haha!

So of course I had to!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Dagnabbit.

Be taller, Bobby!

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

rrrrrrrrrrr

Creases me, I hate Zito on base.

by paradox on Jun 13, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

No Frigging

Way!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Settle down Greg.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Or not...

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

It looks like

we see a lot of Chad Gaudin tonight.

by bear88 on Jun 13, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Smith came

up from AAA throwing darts, Not so much now

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I know!

Wth!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oops.

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

FIDDLESTICKS

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

by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Depends on apostrophe placement.

AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!

by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs