Open Thread: Game 70 - A's at Arizona
by Nico on Jun 17, 2008 6:17 PM PDT
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PrintIn the first of two big tests, the A's go up against Brandon Webb (11-2, 2.73 ERA), throwing their own sub-3.00 ERA man in Justin Duchscherer (6-4, 2.20 ERA). Tomorrow the A's get Danny Haren, and I think the A's would have to be satisfied just to split the first two games of the series.
In general, I am seldom in favor of bunting with just a runner at first and nobody out, but tonight there are specific reasons why the A's might want to be more open to the sac bunt as opportunities (hopefully) arise. Neither offense is robust to begin with and if both pitchers are on, there is the real likelihood of a game in which runs are at a premium and each single run could make the difference. Furthermore, Webb is a sinkerballer and the DP will always loom large. If I were Oakland, I would strongly consider bunting with, in approximate descending order, Suzuki, Crosby, Barton, R. Sweeney, and Ellis. And this is especially true should the A's get the first two runners on in an inning, because I want the inevitable grounder to SS or 2B to score a run (second and third, one out), not break the back of a rally.
Today's "fun fact": One year ago tomorrow, the A's had a record of 37-31, almost identical to their current record of 38-31. However, at this time last year Oakland was about to embark upon a road trip (vs. the Mets, Indians, and Yankees) that would start 1-7 as Oakland would go 39-55 to finish the season.
Tonight's starting lineups:
Ellis - 2B
R. Sweeney - RF
Cust - LF
Chavez - 3B
Crosby - SS
Gonzalez - CF
Suzuki - C
Barton - 1B
Duchscherer - P
Young - CF
Drew - SS
Hudson - 2B
Jackson - LF
Tracy - 1B
Reynolds - 3B
J. Upton - RF
Snyder - C
Webb - P
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Why does Arizona lead off Chris Young?
He might be the worst leadoff guy in baseball.
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 6:27 PM PDT reply actions
He doesn't clog up the base paths
"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.
Actually, statistically the worst leadoff guy in baseball
is “whomever the A’s are leading off”. :-(
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Do A's leadoff hitters get on base less than 30% of the time?
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 6:35 PM PDT up reply actions
From the leadoff spot, perhaps
I think they have the lowest OBP in baseball, cumulatively.
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Nice - maybe Young is the D-Backs' choice
because he’s especially pathetic against RHP.
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when's the game gonna start!
I’m bored, when’s the game gonna start!
when’s the game gonna start!
when’s the game gonna start!
when’s the game gonna start!
I can’t wait 10 minutes!
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
That would be Bil
Not Bill, mind you, Bil.
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Why?
Does anybody find Family Circus funny?
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 6:42 PM PDT up reply actions
best FC ever?
“Mommy, can I feed Barfy the corn bone?”
If we can’t fix the stupid, can we at least beat them senseless? @('.')@
Yay Mike!!!
-Cindi
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OK, we NEED to score Mark Ellis
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I would have more Swooney pics from the last game I went to...
but he was on the DL. Hopefully he’ll play in the game I’m going to next next week so I can get more pics of him!
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Yeah, Baby!
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.
Ellis' leadoff double
was the 15th time in 70 games that the A’s first hitter of the game has reached (.214 OBP).
9 singles
4 doubles
1 BB
1 HBP
We need Maicer Izturis.
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
I have him on my fantasy team
though it hurt my soul to pick him up.
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
A strikeout and a DP could never happen here
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Cust walks
Truthfully, this could be the ballgame right here.
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Oh boy.
Perfect situation for us not to score.
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.
So, um, this would be the chance to get some runs.
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 6:47 PM PDT reply actions
I’m definitely liking this game thus far.
by justarebelheart on Jun 17, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions
you will be, if you keep up the potty mouth
If we can’t fix the stupid, can we at least beat them senseless? @('.')@
Yup
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Really? No swearing?
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.
Frequency has been a problem with a select few
Privately emailed, they’ve been.
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Douchebag.
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
After having MLB.tv free for a couple of days
Seems like everyone suffers from Bases Loaded, Nobody Out only 1 or no runs.
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Bobby Crosby, DOUBLES MACHINE!
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Bobby Yeah!
But why couldn’t we have switched the results for the last two batters…
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
If we had FT,
could we list him as the starting pitcher, batting in the 3rd slot?
Have him come up once, and then go to the picher?
LOL - I actually thought of that,
but decided we’d be screwed to have the pitcher batting third the rest of the game.
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PItchers have to face one batter
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, I don't know if that's the reason for it
But imagine a late-inning situation where two managers keep substituting batters and pitchers to get the platoon matchup.
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 6:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Ah, that's a different case.
I was also going to suggest a pitcher, starter out of rotation, could be listed as batting 3rd.
If it’s 2 outs, no body on base in the 1st, you bat him. Else, you bat your DH sub.
Then go with pitcher in 3rd slot from then on. Hmm.
It would be funny if Geren tried it, didn't know the rules,
and then it turned out Thomas had to face one hitter. And got Chris Young out.
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The A's actually "started" him as SS once
when he was first with the A’s.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
But it was in spring training, right?
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
I don't remember.
I was thinking it was against the Giants… it could have been pre-season. I’m going to use AN’s HAWT new seatch function. BRB
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Found it!
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2006/3/31/221113/482
I was right.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Fosse mentioned on pregame show
that the grounds crew watered the area in front of the plate heavily. Because Webb is on the mound? I also notice that it looks like they have spread a lot of Diamond Dust in that area. So if you beat one of Webb’s pitches into the ground right in front of the plate, there won’t be any Baltimore chop; it should be more like hitting the ball into a sandbox.
Even if they don't score anymore this inning
Webb has thrown a ton of pitches.
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions
I love seeing CarGo walk
gives me hope for the future.
If only he could figure out how to run without letting the ball hit him
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I log on to
such a nice suprise. Lets go Oakland!
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 17, 2008 6:53 PM PDT reply actions
It was a basehit that Carlos Gonzalez ruined
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe this is an overreaction
But that’s a mistake that’s bad enough to go back down to AAA for a month. That’s just unacceptable and it should never, ever happen.
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions
I think it's an underreaction
I think he should be executed by firing squad.
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That's normally the leap I make
But people yell at me for suggesting death as an appropriate response to rather mundane mistakes. Plus, I still like his potential.
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 6:56 PM PDT up reply actions
That just shows how wussy people are,
not wanting you to call for murder in response to a baseball mistake by one of our players.
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
Yeah, people suck. Can we have them executed, too?
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
That was a run there!
Come on rookie, get your head in the game.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 17, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions
For those who can see the game,
does it look like Webb will likely settle down or does it look like he “just may not have it” tonight?
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
according to the d-backs tv crew
“this does not look like webb”. I checked the photo on the internet, and it looks like him to me aside from the same number, etc.
alaska A
So you think a fan who looks somewhat like Webb
has drugged him, put on his uniform, and managed to get just enough sink on his fastball to keep people from being too suspicious? ‘Cause that’s what I was thinking.
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
Great inning for Duke.
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.
Look at it this way:
For all we know, if Suzuki’s ball had gone through Crosby would have broken his everything on a play at the plate. Thank you Carlos!
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
LOL @ Ray:
“The Duke is SO confident, he let Joe Blanton take his batting practice today.”
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.
Did Duke hit a GS against Cupcakes also?
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
A little "Tim Hudson ALDS Game 4" here?
A bar fight with the swing, as ‘twere?
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Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
Thank goodness, because your swear-word-frequency-rate would have gone WAY up just then.
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.
Yikes.
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.
I just crapped my pants.
And I had to shut off the television. Did I just see Larry Davis? Please, God.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Can we PLEASE make the NL start using the DH
This is so stupid. Who really thinks baseball is better because Justin effing Duchscherer is taking some swings?
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions
Someone tell me what's going on.
I couldn’t watch.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
ditto this, since I couldn't see the play
Wang and Colon are already on the DL because of the NL…
by SwisherThresher on Jun 17, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
I like the NL as it is
I like the AL and NL being different. It would be kind of boring if both leagues were exactly the same. Hell, if both leagues were exactly the same, there wouldn’t be any point in having Leagues-just have everyone play everyone.
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
With exception to guys like Carlos Zambrano
I just don’t like watching pitchers hit. It’s unbearable for a lot of pitchers.
If you get DHs in all other levels of the game save the NL, then the NL should get with the times.
But I see your argument as valid
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
In that case
The AL teams should always get to use the DH, no matter where the game is played. The NL wants no DH? They don’t get it anywhere.
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
MaEl home run!
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.
I'd marry him
but his wife might object… and he might not be down with it.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
MOTHER OF GOD.
SOMEONE TELL ME HOW DUKE IS!!
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Haven't shown him since he took strike 3.
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.
Or reported anything.
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.
Not sure. They haven’t showed him again.
by justarebelheart on Jun 17, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Fosse is taking credit for Ellis's HR
You have to include smiley faces - Poppy
;- ) :- ) :-O : -> : -] : -}
What's the real explanation for the 6:40 start?
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
It's too much good stuff
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Oops, my bad
Oh thank heaven
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
7:40 in AZ, right?
probably just a heat thing
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.
According to KenKo...
inside temp at first pitch: 83
outside temp: 110
I'm pretty sure Kimberly founded the club.
Or at least the AN chapter.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
This is all very interesting
Where the hell is this against crappy pitchers?
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
I think we may have found our leadoff hitter.
by justarebelheart on Jun 17, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Isn't the Oakland A's leadoff hitter position
the same as the Defense Against Dark Arts teacher in Harry Potter?
Always someone new
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
This is Ellis' 10th game of the season in the leadoff spot
He had a .356 OBP in those previous 9 games, now 2 for 2 tonight. Which means that everyone else who has hit in that spot has really, really sucked.
Or they've been really, really unlucky
.253 BABIP leads me to believe there’s been a lot of bad luck in there.
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh that's just sad
Did anyone else see the shot with Ellis/Bowen? Bowen had a book in his hands; guess he’s given up hope in playing.
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
He might have just tied a record for
most books read by an athlete.
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
I was trying to think
of the last time I saw a baseball player with a book… And, I think it was Ellis.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
I was looking at the screen going "which player is that?"
that’s how long it’s been since I’ve seen Bowen.
...one Japanese woman standing in the lobby surrounded by Red Sox fans turned to her companion and said, "These Boston people are awful." -Slusser
agreed
Couldn’t they wait till after the series?
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
I like cojack on a cracker.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
d-backs tv ....gad, not focusing on game
too well, as “we are behind the scenes showing you how everything works” wheee.
alaska A
one of them, mark grace? sounds like
guy on the round table pizza ad….”mmmm cheese is good”
alaska A
I've heard that ad a zillion times
but I still can’t figure out what he says about the mushrooms. It’s like,
“Ohh, mushrooms are ommbvh nguuh… [continues chewing]”
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
Grace is fun to listen to
But his confusion over how Cust could possibly strike out AND walk a lot was annoying.
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by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Reyes led off the game with a hit
and was replaced by a pinch runner. Anyone know the details?
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i just watched it over again
he was pacing around like trying to shake something out of his leg… brandspankinnew manager Jerry Manuel came over to take him out of the game, Jose kept wiggling away and saying “no no no no no”, until Jerry made him get off the field, Jose threw a tantrum and chucked his helmet. oy
Cros base hit
Can he get a triple and a homer?
My fantasy team would appreciate it.
Green Hulk Fists
So would your reality team
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
please tell me your fantasy league
doesn’t give extra points for a cycle.
If a triple and a HR scores you more than a HR and another HR, that’s just dumb.
"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk
It doesn't
but my fantasy team and my reality team would benefit from both anyway.
dig?
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Who are these guys in the green uniforms? I don’t recognize them.
by justarebelheart on Jun 17, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions
oaklandSMASHletics?
I endorse it!
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
If Gonzalez gets a hit,
Suzuki should run out onto the field and kick it.
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Maybe it's all the younger players...
... but it seems that this team is willing to swing early in counts when they smell blood in the water as opposed to last season.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
by the way
Just ‘cause my name is paradox doesn’t mean I can explain it. It’s like Stacy Keach in Up in Smoke, eh? Must be some heavy shit.
Show the Backs what they're missin!
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd like to be Mrs. Patrol Craft.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Duke needs to bunt for a hit
or take, take, take.
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Arizona Announcers
are pretty good. They call it like they see it.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions
I wouldn't be mad if he hacked at anything at this point
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by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Like what I'm seeing
Honestly, I’m not all that surprised. I had a feeling we’d get to Webb.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
anyone else listening on radio?
Did I just hear that Duke is complaining of “discomfort” in his right leg in his last AB?
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
Ssssh. There will be no talk of that. It’s all an illusion.
by justarebelheart on Jun 17, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions
He should've stepped into one.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Yes, why pull a rib cage
when you can get cracked on the head?
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
Great AB, Duke!
149, he pulled something in his rib cage swinging his first time up.
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
Just reloaded this thread using Firefox 3
Wow, what a difference in speed compared to FF 2. I recommend doing the upgrade ASAP.
Wow, through 3 innings:
The A’s have 11 baserunners, Webb has thrown 67 pitches. The D-Backs have 1 baserunner, Duke has thrown 32 pitches.
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
FIRE MANUEL NOW!!!
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
Probably till about 12:15 PST
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.
But if you're living in a cave
you won’t hear about it until 12:17
"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.
I like to see sac flies
they keep the bunts away.
...one Japanese woman standing in the lobby surrounded by Red Sox fans turned to her companion and said, "These Boston people are awful." -Slusser
Chavvy!!!!!
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.
ERIC CHAVEZ I LOVE YOU
I mean that in the most masculine, non sexual way possible.
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ERIC CHAVEZ I LOVE YOU
I mean that in the most feminine, sexual way possible.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
At least it's not a full grown overwhem.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Opposite Field even
So I guess it’s true… he really can hit when he’s not playing injured.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
that pitch was nowhere near a strike
he golfed it! And, a powerful slice!!
“Gambling is not permitted at Bushwood, sir, and I =never= slice…”
“Damn !!”
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
I have both Chavvy and Ellis starting
I iz happy
...one Japanese woman standing in the lobby surrounded by Red Sox fans turned to her companion and said, "These Boston people are awful." -Slusser
but hedged my bets
with Jackson. :-) It’s win-win for me at this point.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
I know
I took him out of the Util spot in favor of Swisher. By this logic, I should start him tomorrow against Danny.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
True
He’s doing pretty good tonight, though. He was the only lock everyday player I had on the bench because Joe Torre likes to randomly sit Loney a lot.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
I saw that
I played him too… in place of Thome at Util because NL park. Thome had an even better night. ergh… but still, good to see Swish picking it up.
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
See you again at the all star game, Mr. Webb
...one Japanese woman standing in the lobby surrounded by Red Sox fans turned to her companion and said, "These Boston people are awful." -Slusser
Wow. Just, wow.
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
Thats some strengf
to hit that one out.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 17, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions
You need a good speech therapist
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
Thammy? 'Thup?!!
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
stremph > strengf > strength
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Based on this outing
I don’t want Trevor Cahill to be anything like Brandon Webb.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions
Swinging A's...is this the game??!!
Is this the game the A’s score in all 9 innings???
Since the inception of the franchise in 1901, they’ve never done it.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions
Yes, and then they don't score again
for two weeks.
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
Maybe somebody should create a new "score in all 9 innings thread"
to jinx it.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Out of the 14 AL teams
I think there are somewhere between six and nine that have scored in “every inning” (eight if you are home qualifies)....forget where I read about it.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby is having a decent year
Two hits tonight, he doesn’t seem to get in those huge slumps this year. Seems a little calmer and happier too.
I would be happy also
if I had a tennis court with a batting cage in my back yard.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
It's the secret to eternal youth
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I think it helps that he's not perpetually trying to prove himself after coming off the DL
Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to knock on the biggest oak tree I can find.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
Look around the league
He probably should be one of the All Star backups. Doubt it’ll happen, but he’s in the top 3 or 4 among AL SS.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Webb's shortest outing since 2004
and really once of his worst starts since he became a premier pitcher. It’s only the third time in the last 4 years he has issued 5 BBs.
Not to mention 8 hits, 2 HRs
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
Holy. CRAP.
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.
I thought it was going to a game 7
the Lakers are a disgrace!
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
What's disgraceful
is having a basketball season so long, the players are basically spent for the Finals.
How about the NBA Finals during the last week of March, during Spring Training??
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Did Game 6 need to be played?
Even if the Refs were fixing this game, you can’t fix what the Celtics can’t miss.
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 17, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
They already fixed Game 2 and the Celtics really didn't need the help.
Too bad the series didn’t live up to the hype.
A’s are kicking some arse!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
This is a huge game for the A's
Beating up on Webb is a good sign. Cust’s sac fly, Crosby and Chavez’s doubles, production from the top of the lineup against one of the better starters in the majors…
by Mark Borgschulte on Jun 17, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions
I think Cust's sac fly was actually a better hit ball than the two HRs
It just didn’t get high enough off the ground.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
huh Vince? Giants inconsistent?
I think they are very consistent. Consistently bad this year.
Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?
Cause for celebration
in my household
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
They had a decent winning streak for a while.
Enough of a tease, then down down again.
When a broadcaster says a team is "inconsistent,"
it’s like when a teacher says your writing skills, or impulse control, are “emerging”.
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
So that's good, right?
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
Zooks! NO WAY!
This game is insane.
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.
Hey - Gonzalez didn't get in the way!
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
Good Lord
Even Zookie is dropping the bomb tonight.
Oh yeah, Let’s Go A’s!
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
You dropped the bomb on me!
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
I didn't know the NL sucked THIS bad
Seriously, though, save some of these for Haren, dudes.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
How many runs do the A's score in the final 2 games of this series?
I’m gonna guess 3.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
I have noticed that the
A’s have done much better since the thread about foul mouths. We have all been alot better about our filthy text. I guess winning keeps us from losing our cool, I have noticed alot more F words when the A’s get 3 hit by a terrible pitcher.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 17, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
Also, Emil Brown isn't playing so much anymore
That has helped a lot.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Emil is a huge factor
concerning the F bombs
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 17, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Still haven't seen that thread??
I guess I’ll stop cussing.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone nuked that f'in thread
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Good. I think the site would lose it's humor appeal.
pam5981 wouldn’t even be funny if she didn’t cuss from time to time.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Well that's true.
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.
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, ha.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Ziggy reads the threads and reports to the club
it gives them the fuel they need to win.
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
If that were true
wouldn’t E-mail be doing something with his limited chances.
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
No. He would buy a plane ticket to somewhere other than Oakland
if he wanted to help.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
That's bullshit.
I’m gonna keep swearing until I get the dreaded “swear frequency” email from Nico.
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 17, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Are those real?
I always hated getting in trouble with the teacher.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 17, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Let me preview it for you:
Dear Pam,
Quit the fucking swearing or I’ll start making references to garden tools again.
Shitcerely,
Nico.
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
Nico,
You’re such a hoe.
Quit fucking emailng me.
-Pam
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.
Dear Pam,
Fuck you.
Nico.
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
I ♥ swearing.
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.
That's hot.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 17, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
LOL
Im glad that email was intvented. I would hate to see what items come with that message via snail mail. A bottle of 99 proof banana Liquor and faulty condoms.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 17, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
And turnin' around on things!
It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 17, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
The ladies here think some of the A's are hot year round.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Except for barton
he can continue sucking… it’s okay.
Is that another swear word?
Help us out here
It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 17, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, when it's forty degrees out and slightly
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
A's take care of their own
the rest is up to God. (Since we are talking about the Angels, after all.)
Figures Santana picked tonight for an off game
Of course, the Angels fans are saying “figures Webb picked tonight for an off game.”
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions
screw the Mutts
Firing the manager in the middle of the night is crap
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
everyone knows you can only fire managers between 10am and 2pm
it’s common courtesy
If lackey were any better
I’d compare him to Duke
It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz
by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 17, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
you've been waiting all night to say that haven't you
... unless you said it earlier in the thread and i missed it while skimming?
We're only at the bottom of the fifth
patience
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 17, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Arizona - the only team with older ballboys than the Gnats
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
Duchscherer looking strong
I’m not seeing any indication that the problem he had in his 2nd inning AB (p.s. looked like right hip more than rib cage) is causing him any problems.
[Knocks repeatedly on wood table before hitting Post.]
I don't think I've seen a pitcher be so successful while throwing belt-high and above so consistently
And he’s throwing a mid-80’s fastball.
Does not compute.
President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium
One word
location.
Oh, and two words: cutter, slider
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 17, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions
If they can do that against Webb
Just wait and see what they can do against Haren…
All Games and Comments are Subject to Blackout
Buck and Murphy have both homered tonight in Sacto
"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.
Bengie Molina just hit a high drive to RF,
sending Ordonez drifting back all the way to the wall but he had to play it, shorthop, off the wall – for a single.
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
Hi Jennifer. Hi rest of AN. Nice score against a good pitcher. WTF happened?
And can we do it about 92 more times???
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
Someone please train Suzuki to stop coming out in front of the plate.
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That had so much potential.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
I really wonder how the umpire called him safe
Because he sure looked out. Even Grace thought he was out.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 17, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
NEW FUCKING THREAD OPEN!
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
That sounds exciting...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
You want a link or an elephant?
Fuck 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
Didn't know that AN featured hardcore porn
"There's m'fn sprinklers on the m'fn infield!'" - Ice Cream (AN), 6/13/08
everything else on the internet does!
...one Japanese woman standing in the lobby surrounded by Red Sox fans turned to her companion and said, "These Boston people are awful." -Slusser
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