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Open Game Thread: Game 58 - Tigers vs. A's (cont.)

A's have two men on, one out in the bottom of the eighth with CarGon coming up to bat.

Game tied 2-2.  At least Cameraman Chucker won't get another win at the Coliseum.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!

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Rally-ish thread feel here?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Go A's!!

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

by baseb3383 on Jun 2, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Pestering Purveyor of Positivism sez:

Drive ‘em in, Patrol Craft!!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:32 PM PDT reply actions  

Buck up, Travis

Or we could steal a run.

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 2, 2008 9:33 PM PDT reply actions  

WP?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

The ol' fall-down-at-first-and-steal-home play?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 2, 2008 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

T-BUCK!

Justify your existence!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 2, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

I thought he was put on this planet

to make me feel warm and squishy inside?

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, no.

You’re thinking of onion rings.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 2, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, those make me feel squishy outside.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL.

SRSLY.

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 2, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mmmm.

Squishiness.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 2, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Anyone else have to go to the bathroom?

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

lol

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 2, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

passedballpassedballpassedballpassedballpassedballpassedball

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Are you trying to say something?

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

by baseb3383 on Jun 2, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

Let's go Sammy Hagar!!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

uh, it would be the winning run

if this was the 9th inning…

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Well

It’s the eventual winning run! :)

by streetfan on Jun 2, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bases loaded. Now we DEFINITELY don't 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.

by pam5981 on Jun 2, 2008 9:35 PM PDT reply actions  

Sorry.

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 2, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah, even I couldn't argue with that...

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

opto-isi-mo!!!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

prediction

the hot walk (check rear view on way to 1B)

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

3-0....come on Dale!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

A walk is as good as a hit.

Little league baseball applies to BIG league baseball.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Actually, a hit likely scores two.

But I like a walk just fine all the same

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 2, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

No worries.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

ICanHasBasesLoadedWalkPlz?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 2, 2008 9:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on you blond bastard.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2008 9:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Damn

Should’ve swung at that 3-1 pitch. It was a cookie.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 2, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

He was probably expecting a baseball

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 2, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

QOTM

I just laughed at that for a good minute.

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 2, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's OK, just say it

God Damn the Atheletics. It’s not like you’re running for public office.

by MobiusKlein on Jun 2, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Setting up the walkoff!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

When Ken refers to the pitcher,

I keep thinking he’s saying “Bobby C.” like it’s some sort of nickname for the most popular kid in a ‘50’s high school. Unfortunately, the reality (“Seay”) isn’t nearly that cool.

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 2, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

yeah.......................................................................

"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."

by SwampyD on Jun 2, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

dammit!!!!

why do we keep leaving all these guys in scoring position????

arrrrghh!

by mrod on Jun 2, 2008 9:39 PM PDT reply actions  

because they're the A's...................argh

"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."

by SwampyD on Jun 2, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Because God hates us, and prefers Kenny Rogers

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 2, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Batting order all screwed up

that’s why…

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

I still want hitters who hit...

not hitters who look to walk.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 2, 2008 9:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Like, say, Emil Brown?

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 2, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

He doesnt hit.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 2, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

no he just looks

to suck whenever possible…...

by mrod on Jun 2, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

He certainly finds a lot of opportunities

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 2, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I dont have a prob with them taking walks..

but sometimes it looks like they would rather walk than hit. Walks are good but eventually you have to hit to score runs.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 2, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

With the bases loaded in the 8th inning

of a tie game, a walk is actually pretty darn good.

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 2, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

he was actually threatening the umpire

"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."

by SwampyD on Jun 2, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

psyching out Barton

and preventing the ump from giving the batter a close call….

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was a good AB by Barton

The 3-1 pitch was in the low part of the strike zone, and coulda even been called a ball. And then he put a nice easy swing on the 3-2 pitch and hit it hard to CF.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 2, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I'd comment, but I can't Seay the game

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 2, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

You should get Daric-TV.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 2, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

QOTM

nice

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's really stupid.

Okay… it’s actually funny.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh say can you Seay..

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I mean criminy, it was Bobby Seay

He was lucky to get a bat on the ball.

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 2, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here is what makes no sense...

...one of our best outfielders is now the DH! Did we have to pinch run for Cust? Opinions?

A's, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Jun 2, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Yup -- right move

and if Emil’s little grounder had moved Davis to 2nd, instead of forcing him, then MaEl’s single woulda driven in the go-ahead run.

But I kinda think that if you PR there, you should at least start the runner, if not call for a straight steal.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 2, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or if EMIL BROWN WOULD TAKE A PITCH

when Davis was running and had it stolen.

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 2, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

yes, because Brown may have actually got a base hit

and we needed that run coming around third.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

I am glad Street is in the game here

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 2, 2008 9:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Dolsi and Cruceta?

Do all their relievers sound like Italian food?

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 2, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Seay, signore

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 2, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

prescient!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 3, 2008 6:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm feeling

a number two coming on…

by mrod on Jun 2, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

TMI

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 9:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is he tipping his movements again?

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

jesus, every single time he pitches

gets all wrapped up, batter calls time, street doesn’t notice, nearly hurts himself trying to stop mid-motion

by schmifty on Jun 2, 2008 9:45 PM PDT reply actions  

"catcher-brain"

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

did he

actually

"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."

by SwampyD on Jun 2, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

I called it...

said that guy was going to feel dumb for the 4 min penalty when his team lost!

by NVAngela on Jun 2, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

They scored on their pee-pees?

Ouch.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 2, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

And the Penguins live another day...

Now let’s beat that other Detroit team…

"Get heavy!" - Kotsay

by OaklandInvader on Jun 2, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

PENGUINS WIN!

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Just wondering - was the check swing

“no swing” a good call? Sounded close.

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 2, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

+1

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 2, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Meanwhile, the Giants

are in double digits??

C’Mon A’s, score some more! The Giants have 10, geez

by streetfan on Jun 2, 2008 9:47 PM PDT reply actions  

Gnats playing the Mets

so it figures they’d go off on that club.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 9:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

That was a good pitch.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice Zook!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

YEAH ZOOKIE!!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

EAT THAT!

WOOO!!

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2008 9:48 PM PDT reply actions  

You've been Zooked!

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 2, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

That happened to me once.

I was sore for a week.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 2, 2008 9:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

Pic

or it didn’t happen.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry, NSFAN

Not safe for AN.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 2, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I didn't even feel it.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't miss Jason Kendall.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 9:49 PM PDT reply actions  

I DO miss RamHer

aka Ramon Hernandez

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Me too. Very much.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Terry Steinbach.

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 2, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ron Hassey

There is no A in OFFENSE!!

by wacchampions on Jun 2, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mickey Tettleton

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

He misses you - if you're the plate

he’s supposed to be blocking.

But yeah, I liked me some ‘Moanie.

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 2, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kendall at .254 BA and Zook at .259

Kendall made an error today. Zook throws out a runner (Kendall=not possible).

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually, Kendall has thrown out 44.4% this year -

not sure why.

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 2, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's been using the pitcher as a relay man.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I know why

the ol’ “human element” you so cherish in baseball!!

Milwaukee has 95 feet between each base, and the “diamond” is truly a diamond, with only 110 feet between home plate and second base!!! ;^)p

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 11:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

But was he FITZ?

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 2, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

That line is more like Brooks.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kurt Suzuki: "I got Renteria!"

This comment sponsored by Pepto Bismol.

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 2, 2008 9:50 PM PDT reply actions  

This may well be the

most scatological Game Thread ever.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Which thread? #2?

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 2, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

:(

Our office will be closed AS week. I can’t even enjoy the week off because there won’t be baseball.

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2008 9:51 PM PDT reply actions  

What, you’re not looking forward to watching the sole A’s representative sit on the bench?

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 2, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wouldn't

Hannahan has been hitting pretty well, we might need Chavez to PH for Davis, and Chavez could use a night off.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 2, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

And... No.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 2, 2008 9:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

Again...YEAH ZOOKIE!!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

O RLY?

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Bring it?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Zook power!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Yeah Kurt!

C’mon Jack!!

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 2, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

I say let Hannahan 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 2, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh yeah. He chose to bunt.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

man, with those young legs

you’d think he could’ve gotten a double out of that

by whiteshoes40 on Jun 2, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Somebody gonna get a pounding at home plate

just gotta feeling.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Somebody gonna get a hurt real bad!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Russell! Do the dishes!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 9:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chavy PH for Cust...

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

I mean, Davis

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

OH DEAR!!!

There is no A in OFFENSE!!

by wacchampions on Jun 2, 2008 9:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh Beautiful!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

A'S WIN!!!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

THUD

"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"

by Jennifer on Jun 2, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Bobby. CROSBY!

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 2, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

"When we win"

You in the club now?

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeah yeah.

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 2, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's the spirit!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

If I'm gonna have to be optimistic

I’m damn sure gonna do it begrudgingly.

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 2, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Makes it that much more entertaining for me!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 2, 2008 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Woo Hoo

There is no A in OFFENSE!!

by wacchampions on Jun 2, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Celebrate Good Times!

Photobucket

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

lol

A's v Giants "is kind of like the difference between going to see the Ramones and going to see the Bee Gees. A's fans will go see the Ramones." -BB 07/27/05

by xbhaskarx on Jun 2, 2008 9:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm pretty sure he smiled when he found out he was going to get $126,000,000

thought I didn’t actually see him at the time.

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 2, 2008 9:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

excellent point

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 10:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

A Barry Sad Giant

Photobucket

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

"$57,943,231...$57,943,232...$57,943,233...

...shit, I lost my train of thought. Better start counting again. $1…$2…$3…”

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 2, 2008 10:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

I take it the game is over?

It sounds like it.

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by Hit4TheCycle on Jun 2, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

oh yeah!!!!!!!!!!

Crosby is the man people!!!!!!

by mrod on Jun 2, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

THAS WHA I'M TALKIN BOUT!

Yay Oakland! Goo night, people!

Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 2, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

BOCRO Walk-off!

Woo-hoo! Go A’s!

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by louismg on Jun 2, 2008 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

In play, run(s)

never looked so good! Couldn’t handle another “overtime” game tonight!

by NVAngela on Jun 2, 2008 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

sweet

"wither fair monkeyball?" ~fsu

by LAXile on Jun 2, 2008 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 2, 2008 9:57 PM PDT reply actions  

nice ;-)

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 9:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

You can put it on the board!!!

One of the best games of the year!
Okay, Rich didn’t get a win, but…team-wise, a thing of BEEE YOUUUU TEEEE!!!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

I like that guy

Entertaining, if slightly maddening game. G’night all.

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by Joey C. on Jun 2, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

WOW!!! Bobby Crosby OWNED that game!!!!

So, bring on Bonds! Or, not... then, bring back Langerhans!! -One won lost one

by baseballgirl on Jun 2, 2008 10:00 PM PDT reply actions  

+100!!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 2, 2008 10:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Seriously.

And going to right field with that last hit? Awesome.

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 2, 2008 10:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wooo hoooo!

lagged a little bit…but I went to Disneyland over the weekend and wanted to give Disney and LA a little hello from an A’s fan…

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

by BigTuna on Jun 2, 2008 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Cute

and shows great presence of mind.

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 2, 2008 10:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

The down side:

If Rich had lost, he probably would have shaved that stupid wolverine thing.

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 2, 2008 10:02 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't hate it

keeps him from looking 12 and 1/2

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 10:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nice!

Yahoo Fantasy gave Huston a perfect game, and +50pts.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 2, 2008 10:05 PM PDT reply actions  

Or to "real life"

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 2, 2008 10:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL @ Ken

“E on the announcer…”

I would love for them to keep stats on each other.

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 2, 2008 10:10 PM PDT reply actions  

Nice win, Bitches!

Woo Hoo! Too bad King Richard didn’t get the win, but oh well, Kenny Stupidhead Rogers didn’t either! Let’s go for 3 in a row tomorrow! I liked the celebration on the field after, too! Yay A’s!

by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 2, 2008 10:11 PM PDT reply actions  

MaEl homered walkoff earlier this year

"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s

by Nick on Jun 2, 2008 10:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

..and I was right behind the foul pole (fair pole??)

for that walk-off HR.!!

In fact, I called it! “Foul pole HR by Ellis” I told the guy next to me..

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

by One won lost won on Jun 2, 2008 10:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

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