Open Game Thread: Game 67 - A's at Giants
by notsellingjeans on Jun 13, 2008 6:00 PM PDT
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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
Yay
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by Flashfire on Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Light up the Zito Tree
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 13, 2008 6:11 PM PDT 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."
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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
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
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
"Gladiator" music for the A's vs. Giants pregame show?
Really?
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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 6:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I would throw the Giants to the tigers during our forum matchup
bu the Tigers suck this year.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 13, 2008 6:42 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
I'll credit Jaymee if Smith gets some hits tonight
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:01 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
Okay, will make sure to clean up the delicious yogurt!
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 6:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You drink my milkshake?
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 13, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up 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
why did it get deleted anyways?
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 6:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're asking the person who didn't read it?
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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 6:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I assume quietfan quietly deleted, perhaps because there was some profanity
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It didn't really go the way you might think...
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:01 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
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
Swooney's back?!??!?
and ladies everywhere rejoiced….
by schmifty on Jun 13, 2008 6:54 PM PDT 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
Chicken piccata
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 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
Leftover Pizza
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
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?
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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
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
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
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
I blame Dan Johnson.
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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry. Did you post something? I can't read it. Sunscreen in eyes...
Cotton Candy
by Ice Cream on Jun 13, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel dizzy
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up 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
Its super foggy here in Pismo also
Valley must be hot today
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:15 PM PDT 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
Here's to hoping that this is how the game ends
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow
david is ripped
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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its no wonder how he won! He had a sword and Goliath only had a stick
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
by Zonis 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
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!
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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)
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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
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
Zito will walk Cust every time up.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon on Jun 13, 2008 7:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There was a ~~100% chance that Cust would walk there
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:21 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
One of those two were prob strikes.
When will then be now? Soon.
by Syphon 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.
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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
lookit those pants on g.smith!
me likey
by schmifty on Jun 13, 2008 7:25 PM PDT 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
they spelling of "gray" is not black and white
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What is everyone drinking this evening?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:25 PM PDT 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
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
Dr Pepper had her period confiscated.
Cotton Candy
by Ice Cream on Jun 13, 2008 7:30 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
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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
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
Do umpires get offended when you laugh at their small strike zone?
Cotton Candy
by Ice Cream on Jun 13, 2008 7:29 PM PDT 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
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
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
ok...time to pick off Molina
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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Okay...
now pick Molina off.
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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
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
Rowand always looks like he's about to fall over backward
by Buzz99 on Jun 13, 2008 7:32 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
Or maybe it's David's missing sandal.
Cotton Candy
by Ice Cream on Jun 13, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's kinda hilarious that they have Rowand batting 5th
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:32 PM PDT 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
Because he is by far their best hitter....
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:33 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
I bet Rowand
lives in Petaluma.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:34 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
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?
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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
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
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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
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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No question, Smith's toughest inning is the 1st
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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
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...
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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
Baseball is all about failure
Accept it, glasshoppah.
by paradox on Jun 13, 2008 7:39 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
a guy named Paradox doesn't get it?
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:42 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
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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
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
how can you hit a high outside fastball straight down and foul it off your leg?
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA 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
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.
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by Nico on Jun 13, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanksgiving and Xmas are after the AS game.
alaska A
by ak_A on Jun 13, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up 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
This _______ ump has
a tight _ zone tonight
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 7:45 PM PDT 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!
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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
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
But do they find squirrels gone wild?
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by iglew 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
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....
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by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 7:50 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…
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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
wtf
this warrants a fuck
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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
Oh you've got to be fucking kidding me
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
by Zonis 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
The steal of home was bad enough, but Suzuki did it AGAIN
Two feet in front of the plate.
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by Flashfire on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
visquel, welcome to fastball to the face day at Phone Booth Park
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Smith never saw it
Stood there with his dick in his hand the whole time.
by paradox on Jun 13, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Boo!!!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Hey, it was a heads-up play by Vizquel!
Wear it.
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by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BOO!!!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Damage control
KuSu! Where is the heads up!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
gotta respect that play...
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
For Vizquel
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by nevermoor on Jun 13, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
STOP REPLAYING IT
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Visquel read that
so well. You’re right.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Haven't seen a great steal of home like that since Billy martin was managing the A's - they stole home a lot.
by jdub69 on Jun 13, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The outfield looks pretty rough in patches. Got Clay Wood?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The A's are bunting
They really can learn and grow.
by paradox on Jun 13, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Yikes!
That was close!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"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 0 recs
I think Glen is slower than Z's pitches.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm late to the party. Is AN dragging ass for anyone else?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
More of those
Please!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yes! sweeney!
"Baseball players have lots of bats." - Fran Healy
by mathaftermath on Jun 13, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
We scored a run. I love it.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
R-Baby-I Sweeney!
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
MLB just put SB video up
In case, like me, you aren’t watching on the TV
http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2008_06_13_oakmlb_sfnmlb_1
by nevermoor on Jun 13, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
go back to McCovey Chronicles
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
by Zonis on Jun 13, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Nice mustache Zito
Giambi come have a sleep over this week?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Sac Fly!
I’ll take it!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Why can't we face Zito more often? It's so easy.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zito
helping the A’s beat the Giants since 2002
by drink409 on Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Re-align the AL West. Dump Texas and add SF!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
CHAVY!
Mexican enough
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chavy RBI double makes my heart super happy.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Baby Sweeney looks even prettier in HD.
by Kimberly on Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, Barry
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Go A's!
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
by BigTuna on Jun 13, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
don't forget he was doing this while watching Swooney's backside durring his at bat
by drink409 on Jun 13, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, he DOES have that effect on people.
by Kimberly on Jun 13, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"Hello there, Kimberly,"
“Why do you have your hands in your pants?”
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on Jun 13, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Bochy goes by "Kimberly?"
I would not have guessed.
"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty
by 5Aces on Jun 13, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
That’s BAD.
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, I was already feeling dirty...,
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on Jun 13, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's hilarious on Gameday
They show “fastball” for Zito at 82 mph.
by boilerdan on Jun 13, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Do you want them to lie?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
See the top ;-) Not a 3-1 loss!
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 13, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
And Zito's still pitching
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 13, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I heart Zito
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 13, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
The way we like it.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 13, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Only if we can spell his name right.
AN 3.0's Search Function is *hawt*!
by Poppy on Jun 13, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
+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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Another pleasant surprise under the radar
Barton in June: .324 BA, .891 OPS
by boilerdan on Jun 13, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
it will take awhile to overcome that May
by boilerdan on Jun 13, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
He is our best option- period.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Jaymee Sire looks like she borrowed a jacket from her grandmother.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
or a couch cover
"Baseball players have lots of bats." - Fran Healy
by mathaftermath on Jun 13, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Off-topic, but while searching for the latest game photos,
I found this image hot off the newswire…uhh
by SwisherThresher on Jun 13, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
Im going out tonight after that pic
thanks for the motivation Swish.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 13, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Swooney now hitting .405 with RISP
42 AB’s very impressive.
21 RBI’s
by Trainman on Jun 13, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
money for nothing and your RISP for free
Cotton Candy
by Ice Cream on Jun 13, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
and ya gotta know when to walk away. Know when to run..
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
Images are funny but they do suck the life out of these threads.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 13, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"height=150" is your friend
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on Jun 13, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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 0 recs
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