Open Thread: Game 68 - A's @ Giants
by Taj Adib on Jun 15, 2008 1:01 PM PDT
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Oakland Athletics at San Francisco Giants, Jun 15, 2008 1:05 PM PDT
Happy Father's Day to you and yours, and get your brooms out dads, as the Green and Gold go for the sweep this afternoon at the expense of the punchless Gigantes. It'll be very difficult for A's starter Dana Eveland to eclipse Harden's brilliant performance from last evening, but if the A's offense can keep up the pressure on the Giants' pitching staff, the bullpen does it's thing and Eveland can find some semblance of control, then hopefully he won't have to.
Even though Dana gutted out 6 innings of 2-run ball last time out against the Yankees, he sure didn't look good doing it and he really hasn't looked good for several weeks now, mainly due to wildness. For the month of June, Dana has put up a brutal 6-13 K-BB ratio in just 10 innings. Some of those walks were due to tight strike zones, and luckily Dana's stuff has been good enough that he has limited his hits-allowed to control the damage and keep his overall ERA at a respectable 3.76 entering today's game; however, if Dana keeps walking guys, the hits will start falling and the runs will pile up. Hopefully, Dana can just follow the old pitching cliche this afternoon and, "trust his stuff and be aggressive in the zone."
Kevin Correia gets the start for the Giants today. Kevin's surely one of Sabean's Favorite Sons as it seems like he's been in the SF organization forever. He'll be making his first start since April 26th today as he's been rehabbing from strained side muscles for the last month-plus. You would think that this matchup would be a good one for the A's offense, as the lefty-heavy A's lineup might have an advantage against the righty Correia, however, that might not necessarily be the case, as Kevin's been death to lefties so far this season, only allowing 6 hits, 1 earned run, 0 homers and striking out 7 of them in about 11 innings of total work. Should be interesting how the A's lineup approaches him.
Thanks to the Atlanta Braves, the A's have now cut down the Angels' lead in the division to just 3.5 games. It would be fantastic for the A's to head out on a potentially very difficult road trip with that division lead cut down to 2.5 games, or, at the very least, kept at 3.5 games. Go A's!
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Swwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwweeeeeeeeeeepppppppppp!!!!!!!!
Lets finish this series the right way!
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Riding BART yesterday, I found myself
looking at a picture of Emil Brown, with the caption: “An RBI Machine is 100% baseball.”
I laughed.
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 15, 2008 1:04 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Who is the A’s player of the game today? I like Ellis in this one
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wait I forgot
Corriea is a Righty. Cal Poly guy too.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Did anyone see
the video of Chipper Jones getting hit in the face during BP. I didnt know BP was so dangerous
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 1:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
On a side note
The A’s announced they have signed both Paramore and Dixon. That has to be the start of a fantastic Father’s Day!!!
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Jun 15, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They signed Dixon?
That is a suprise!
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You can tell
billy is looking for speed. He wants to field a faster team in the future.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You never know, We may end up with a new Ricky in the 2010's
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Jun 15, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That would be awesome
I hope Weeks can turn into the switch hitter, leadoff guy that we would all love to see.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So how many
have signed from this years class?
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
18 so far and 6 of the top 10
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Jun 15, 2008 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
How much over slot
did they have to give Dixon? A ton I would think.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Of those 18
who do you think will have the most impact. And will we see at AAA or above first?
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dont the scouts say
Paramore is a very polished player. Not a huge upside but very solid.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Most of this dates back to when Eveland was
awful against everyone, but career vs. lefties: .324 BAA, 1.99 WHIP. Interesting.
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by Nico on Jun 15, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Come on Eveland
Lets have a great outing today, not only to win but get some confidence back.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wow... cinderella in the College WS...
Fresno State: 11 Rice: 1
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Jun 15, 2008 1:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Happy Father's Day to all of you who have dads or are dads!
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on Jun 15, 2008 1:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My Dad is a huge Giants fan
We all have our faults I guess.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
7 pitches in the 1st inning...
very efficient Eveland.
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by FoolshGame22 on Jun 15, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Let's go CarGo
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Over/under for Cargon's end of the year K-BB ratio:
10-1…too generous?
by Taj Adib on Jun 15, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well, obviously it will be something-to-one,
since I don’t foresee him walking again this season. :-(
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 15, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I still dig the CarGo.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I hope he figures out that
you have a better chance of getting a hit when its a pitch you can handle.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's are leading the AL in BBs, third in Ks.
by javaball on Jun 15, 2008 1:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We need more Custs to make sure we get 1st in both.
by Taj Adib on Jun 15, 2008 1:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Beane likes Cust's approach
and said during the interview with Blez, that if the A’s had 9 Custs in the lineup, we would have tons of base runners and and HRs.
by javaball on Jun 15, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Football's version of offsetting penalties
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
or baseball's version :-)
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Seems like the A's
are taking some very good swings and Correia, just need some of those balls to start falling.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:25 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Eveland looks better than he has for several starts
Maybe his hand is feeling better, maybe it’s just the free-swinging Giants – hopefully both.
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 15, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He does seem to
have much better control, no doubt about that.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
What for lunch today?
Im having some leftover Garlic stuffed Pork, rice and a Modelo.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Trying to lose weight.
Got me some chicken noodle soup today. I’ll trade with you…?
by Taj Adib on Jun 15, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL
Beer is the first thing to go when I have to shed a few pounds, I feel your pain bro.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I had pasta with meatballs, sausage links and pork in a marinara sauce.
It was quite delicious. Modelo is a great beer but you gotta be careful you don’t drink too many.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This is my
first Modelo ever. I went to the store this morning and asked the Clerk for a new Beer to try. I love the taste and finish man and yes I am going to probably drink all 6 today(I can see why a guy would pound a ton of them in one day, smooth).
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You will be much more drunk than after drinking an American beer.
I would say that 10 Coors Light’s = 6 Modelo Especial’s.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I will space them out
Im glad you informed me. I didnt know that about Modelo. But I do have a new favorite beer, well for awhile.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I've been drinking it for about 6 months. Good stuff.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's some crazy eye "blue"
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 15, 2008 1:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One of many reasons the Giants are lame:
I am told they did a countdown of “best Giants moustaches” last night and ended it with a tie for first between Bonds and Kent…
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 15, 2008 1:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That does not surprise me at all.
(rolls eyes with a heavy sigh)
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two 7 pitch innings
from Evaland, wtf?
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 1:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This sentence will explain it better:
Two 7 pitch innings vs. the Giants.
by Philip Christy on Jun 15, 2008 1:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Time of Eveland to get a hit, he really wanted it
by javaball on Jun 15, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
{obligatory no-Bowen-start-in-Sunday-day-game grumbling}
Zooks was great last night … but he still needs a day off a week.
If we can’t fix the stupid, can we at least beat them senseless? @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jun 15, 2008 1:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
How can it be so obvious to everyone but the A's?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Zooks is in the lineup because tomorrow is an off-day?
by Taj Adib on Jun 15, 2008 1:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
So what Zooks cant get two days off?
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think that would make even more sense to give him today off...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:40 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well, Correia's such a tough pitcher
we need all the offense we can get.
by Philip Christy on Jun 15, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
A's can't hit Correia?
I feel personally ashamed.
by Philip Christy on Jun 15, 2008 1:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Very nice Mr. Eveland. 2-down.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
until now...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hi all!
Sweep, please!
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
by pam5981 on Jun 15, 2008 1:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hi pam! That would be awesome.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Giants are at their limit
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Jun 15, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Alright. Time for the offense to kick in.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
These Giants announcers are annoying the shit out of me.
by CoryC123 on Jun 15, 2008 1:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Getting one hit
by a very average NL Righthander is annoying me.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Happy Father's Day to all you dads out there!
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
by kapers on Jun 15, 2008 1:50 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
There we go "Only Sweeney Left Standing"!
by Taj Adib on Jun 15, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Very nice Sweeny
Good steal
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
by BigTuna on Jun 15, 2008 1:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wooo chavy!
RBI single!
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
by BigTuna on Jun 15, 2008 1:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Chavy! Tied up.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
interesting...
You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!
by BigTuna on Jun 15, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Today is another hits promotion day.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 15, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice to see Chavez going the opposite field
by javaball on Jun 15, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
It's nice to see Chavy.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 15, 2008 1:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it was a nice AB though
he laid off the outside sliders, took some tough pitches, and hit the ball hard. Sometimes you’re going to hit into DPs.
by MrIncognito on Jun 15, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Lucky catch.
A’s are hitting the crap out of the ball, just going right at people. I don’t expect that to last all afternoon.
by Taj Adib on Jun 15, 2008 1:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Im telling you
they are smoking this kids pitches. Just right at people. The A’s will open this one up.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:59 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Both of the above comment
are really sounding promising.
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 2:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yankees are ust hammering the Astros,
A’s need a sweep to keep pace in the WC
by javaball on Jun 15, 2008 2:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Too early to talk about the wild card.
It’s not even the all-star break. The A’s just have to keep winning, period.
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by louismg on Jun 15, 2008 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good catch by Sweeney.
As far as I’ve seen, he gets pretty good reads and jumps on balls. Kotsay-esque, if you will. That catch stood out, as well as one I saw in person on Friday.
by RenoTy on Jun 15, 2008 2:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He seems better going back
then coming in. Just my opinion
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 2:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eveland’s a little too hittable right now. 2 hits, and the 2 outs this inning could have fallen in for hits. The Giants are not good hitters.
by Philip Christy on Jun 15, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
If thats the case
then is something up/wrong with Evaland?
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 2:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eveland seems like he needs another pitch
He seems like he is only throwing Fastball and a curveball.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 2:07 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
there you go!
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 15, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
he's mixed in a few changeups too
He has no out pitch though.
As I speak, he Ks Burriss on a change. Aurilia also hit a change for his single earlier this inning.
by MrIncognito on Jun 15, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That was by far his best
Change of the day
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 2:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That cutter Eveland threw to Burriss
was Rivera-esque. If he can just master that pitch, he’ll be great because you can’t put it into play if it’s in on the hands.
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 15, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I get to go see my Dad
Please have a wonderful day, everyone. Go A’s!
Peace and bongs to all…
by paradox on Jun 15, 2008 2:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Does CarGon
have homerun power? I have never seen him in BP so i dont know.
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 2:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He hit 20+
homers In AA I believe. 21 to be exact.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
My bad
That was A+ ball, not AA. He hit 16 in AA
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 2:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hey hey hey!
That K-BB ratio is improving, Nico!
by Taj Adib on Jun 15, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just let Eveland hit
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 15, 2008 2:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He is batting .500
That’s not bad at all.
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by louismg on Jun 15, 2008 2:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
No, a GIDP
True Athletic.
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by louismg on Jun 15, 2008 2:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Oh well - I still like the move
to let Eveland swing away.
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 15, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Knot eye
barely a chance, vs bunting
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 2:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Very frustrating having to play in an NL park.
by Taj Adib on Jun 15, 2008 2:17 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wouldn't mind so long as we didn't play vs. the NL.
Have I mentioned how much I hate interleague play?
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:18 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
you can see why
some of prefer the DH rather than the pitcher hitting.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's fun to see pitchers driving in runs though, "helping his own cause"
by javaball on Jun 15, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it is fun
but so are a lot of things. I just prefer runs batted in to weak outs, no matter who is hitting…
...this applies to “our team only” of course :^)
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 2:26 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I like the odds
of Ellis up there with a guy on Second and third and 2 outs better, but thats just me.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 2:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I generally like two outs better than three outs...
....but maybe that’s just me.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I was saying
if Eeland bunts there. You have Ellis at the plate with 2 runners on. Instead of a stikeout or a double play buy Eveland
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 2:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I prefer giving Eveland a chance
to lift a fly ball to the OF rather than give Ellis one chance. Though I also like the “bunt to the 3Bman, have Gonzalez take off for the plate when the throw goes to first” play.
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 15, 2008 2:23 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eveland is throwing a lot of strikes today
which is a good thing for him as of late
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 2:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, yeah, I know...
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 15, 2008 2:26 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We really shouldn't lose today
We also really shouldn’t score only 1 run. What’s going on with this offense? They’re not this bad.
by Philip Christy on Jun 15, 2008 2:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The water the baseball ratio of McCovy Cove is a little low
how about we fix the Mr. Crust
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 2:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Jack Cust.
Is there anything he can’t do?
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by louismg on Jun 15, 2008 2:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
wants to say something about routine fly balls
by drink409 on Jun 15, 2008 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'll wait for the OPS to hit .800 before I go that far
Even .750 would be nice…
by MrIncognito on Jun 15, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
There we go!
They should’ve been hitting like this all game.
by Philip Christy on Jun 15, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bobby Crosby.
All he ever does is hit doubles. I like the new BoCro!
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by louismg on Jun 15, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Finally the hits are falling!
Let it rain!
by Taj Adib on Jun 15, 2008 2:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
We al knew it
was just a matter of time.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That's a home run most places
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 15, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bay Area Cali
where HR’s go to die?
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 2:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He didn't have enough elevation
They showed it from behind home plate. Looked like it would not get out from the start. Top spin pulled it down.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 2:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cros-tastic!
Now we need Gonzalez to show he can hit lefties.
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 15, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Any other requests?
We’re hoping you can get some more done.
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by louismg on Jun 15, 2008 2:41 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Now ask for a pony!
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Jun 15, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby really got behind that pitch
drilled it on a line and it hit three feet up from the base of the wall in left center. Man he killed it!!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 2:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Hey nico
there’s that strong contact from Cargon again : )
Looks nice, real nice
by TheGreenGoldCrush on Jun 15, 2008 2:40 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They are terrified of Kurt
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Jun 15, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
They should be!
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Jun 15, 2008 2:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm just... so... so very happy!
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Jun 15, 2008 2:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
A Splash Hit Would Be Nice
But the truth is, we just have to win each game by one. They all count equally.
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by louismg on Jun 15, 2008 2:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yes, but in the Awesomeness Standings
we’d get +6.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Jun 15, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Though even that...
...was much better than a GIDP.
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
In the past, I always went to 1 game per A's/Giants series
and even when we took 2/3, I always managed to go to the game where we lost.
It makes me so happy that these past few years, the A’s have made it impossible for me to see them lose to the Giants. :)
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Jun 15, 2008 2:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Easier way to make this impossible:
GET RID OF INTERLEAGUE PLAY!
Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!
by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
...But sweeping the Giants makes me so happy. :-(
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Jun 15, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
That should have been a DP
I don’t understand the attraction of hitting it directly to the second baseman with RISP.
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by louismg on Jun 15, 2008 2:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Only because Burriss got rid of that ball very quickly
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by Flashfire on Jun 15, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Clearly you'll never be an Athletic!
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Danger is sexy.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Jun 15, 2008 2:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dammit Barton, way to wreck the mojo.
"This must be heaven," he says.
"No. It's Oakland."
by Kyli on Jun 15, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Gonzalez was coming from third,
so Barton could have stopped. I guess he thought he could make it? He was quite wrong.
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by Nico on Jun 15, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hinshaw's gotta do something about that cap.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
truly
That hat stylin’ knocks about 30 points off his IQ, wherever it started.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well that was stupid
Now Eveland will lead off next inning.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Jun 15, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Now do you appreciate all the subtle strategy of NL ball?
....I didn’t think so….
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
They will pinch hit for him I would think
Emil get your batting gloves on
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd still rather use Gerg.
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Jun 15, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But???
If your bat doesn’t ever hit the ball, what do you need gloves for??
Keep the fans safe from a flying bat??
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
talk about running yourself out of an inning
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by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 2:48 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I liked that move by Barton.
If he was safe, Gonzalez would’ve scored. Eveland wouldn’t have likely brought home the run anyways.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 15, 2008 2:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but why not stop?
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by Nico on Jun 15, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
True if your not
tagged before the guy crosses home, it a run.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If he stopped, Gonzales would've been gunned down at home
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by baseb3383 on Jun 15, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean Gonzalez
geez I can’t stop spelling CarGon’s name wrong
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Jun 15, 2008 2:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
S/Z
It’s all just a code in the topos of baseball.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not so sure.
depends on where Barton stopped.
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by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It's not like teams don't prepare for that sort of thing
Trust me, the best shot he had was to straight steal, otherwise the guy cuts it off and makes an easy throw home to get Gonzalez out by 15 feet.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Jun 15, 2008 2:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I guess he thought that he could make it?
Or that he forgot about that rule about the run counting if the tag occurs after the runner crossing the plate?
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 15, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If Eveland cruses through this inning
i say leave him in for one more and say us from seeing Brown till later
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 2:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whos is coaching base-running on the A's staff?
by javaball on Jun 15, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm sure the players are trying their best
There has just been so many base-running gaffes that you wonder if the coaching staff is doing their job
by javaball on Jun 15, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yahoo sports headline:
“Yankees Wang hurt in win over Astros”
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 15, 2008 2:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
His name is an editor's dream. They all have fun with it.
by OldhamA on Jun 15, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeah, but
the sad thing is, his last name is actually pronounced “Wong”
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Jun 15, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Much as I hate to admit it...
...but this kind of humor was hilarious the first time I heard it when I was seven or eight….and more than three decades later it remains hilarious.
Kind of sad, really.
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by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
oh no
where did the strike zone go?
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
deke'm
just letting them get hopeful, then shut ‘em down.
Worked!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Off day monday
nothing wrong with using the bullpen either.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
No need to wear guys out over the course of the season
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Jun 15, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nothing
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Jun 15, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
not so sure
probably time for a Dwayne Murphy special.
One year, Murphy hit 32 HRs for the A’s, and 98% of them happened with the A’s behind or ahead by five runs….
as I recall, poorly.
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by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
BROWN??
is that like heroin? It starts out really good then starts fucking everthing up after a while and ends up killing you
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by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
But I almost caught the dragon...
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
by baseb3383 on Jun 15, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
YOU NEVER CATCH THE DRAGON!
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Jun 15, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
heroin hero
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by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Eveland won't be pinch hit for
His pitch count is only at 73, and he hasn’t gone all Blanton on us yet.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Jun 15, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like that "all Blanton"
or, “Blam (tons)” a la Blan-ton
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd let Eveland hit
He could go another two innings if he’s effective. No need to tax the bullpen or risk a reliever having a bad day.
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by Nico on Jun 15, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
geren will probably just throw street in to finish it off
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by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Well this is nice.
I leave for an hour and we’ve scored 4 runs!
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 15, 2008 3:00 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
leave for another hour
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Everytime I see Steve Holm
I think of Steve Holt. Any Arrested Development fans here?
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 15, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
COME ON!!!
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by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
some times i feel like the little boy who found the severed hand
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by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
best show ever
movie is in production
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Can't wait.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 15, 2008 3:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
LOL nice
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 15, 2008 3:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
its and illusion
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by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
damn he crushed that ball
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by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Another CG for Eveland?
Perhaps not, considering what happened to him after the first one
by javaball on Jun 15, 2008 3:02 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Good A's crowd out there
Looks like more than at the Coliseum.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
by sprtsnwyn on Jun 15, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did you hear that?
They show the ball going foul and suddenly you hear a fan yell..”Come on motherf**er!!”” .. came through clear as a bell. Gotta love it!
by codedfreaq on Jun 15, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I heard it as well.
TiVo found it twice.
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by louismg on Jun 15, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I want to say that Im proud of all of you
for watching your foul mouths during the last few games. Now lets see how well you guys do when we are not cruising along and sweeping a crappy team like the Giants.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 3:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Webb and Haren coming up
That’ll be a real test.
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 15, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
haren is so fucking nasty
i miss him but not enough to give these kids back
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Let's Go A's
Please throw strikes, Dana
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jun 15, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
couldn't agree more
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by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
His K:Ball raito is starting to go south
I may would pull him and make sure nothing else happend to him
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Crosby made that look easy
tougher then it looked
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Big K there
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jun 15, 2008 3:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if i make an attic run, I might find my A's No.13 special yabu cap
alaska A
by ak_A on Jun 15, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Do you, uh, Yabu?
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
by doctorK on Jun 15, 2008 3:16 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
come on
get this out
Billy Beane For Commissioner!
by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
bye bye eveland
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by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Many claps for Eveland's performance even if he did pitch against
the Giants.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 3:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
yeah it looked like his control was back untill the very end there
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by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
arizona is getting slapped around by KC
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by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:21 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
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