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Open Thread: Game 68 - A's @ Giants

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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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  

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  

Wait I forgot

Corriea is a Righty. Cal Poly guy too.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 1:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

So how many

have signed from this years class?

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 15, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Most of this dates back to when Eveland was

awful against everyone, but career vs. lefties: .324 BAA, 1.99 WHIP. Interesting.

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 1:11 PM PDT reply actions  

Odd.

Even this year he has significant difference between the different types of hitters.
WHiP vs. lefites: 1.47
WHiP vs righties: 1.35

by Taj Adib on Jun 15, 2008 1:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

7 pitches in the 1st inning...

very efficient Eveland.

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Jun 15, 2008 1:17 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

{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  

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  

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  

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  

Chavy! Tied up.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 15, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

Woohoo!

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 15, 2008 1:55 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

there you go!

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 15, 2008 2:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Hey hey hey!

That K-BB ratio is improving, Nico!

by Taj Adib on Jun 15, 2008 2:12 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

Yeah...

He’s swinging the stick pretty well today.

See the latest dumbass thing I've done -- camUra

by hunter on Jun 15, 2008 2:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

cargon

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 2:41 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

...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  

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  

Clearly you'll never be an Athletic!

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Gonzalez was coming from third,

so Barton could have stopped. I guess he thought he could make it? He was quite wrong.

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 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Now do you appreciate all the subtle strategy of NL ball?

....I didn’t think so….

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

Yeah, but why not stop?

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 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

If he stopped, Gonzales would've been gunned down at home

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Jun 15, 2008 2:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

S/Z

It’s all just a code in the topos of baseball.

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

not so sure.

depends on where Barton stopped.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 2:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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.

Putting the "N" in "NRAF" from Leipzig, Germany!

by GreenNGoldSooner on Jun 15, 2008 2:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

oh no

where did the strike zone go?

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 2:55 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

Off day monday

nothing wrong with using the bullpen either.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 15, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

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  

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.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 15, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

BROWN??

is that like heroin? It starts out really good then starts fucking everthing up after a while and ends up killing you

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 2:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

heroin hero

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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.

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 2:58 PM PDT reply actions  

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  

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  

best show ever

movie is in production

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

its and illusion

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

an*

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

I heard it as well.

TiVo found it twice.

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

by louismg on Jun 15, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

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  

come on

get this out

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

bye bye eveland

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions  

beauty

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 15, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions  

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