Open Game Thread - Game 73: A's vs. Marlins
by notsellingjeans on Jun 20, 2008 6:53 PM PDT
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Rich Harden and the A's open up a three-game series with the Marlins tonight at the Coliseum. The Marlins will be throwing 6 foot-9 inch, 240-pound Mark Hendrickson, who sports a 5.74 ERA. Hendrickson is one of only 11 athletes in history to play in both MLB and the NBA.
The A's are starting arguably the greatest defensive lineup combination in baseball tonight, with Rajai Davis in CF, Carlos Gonzalez in right, and Ryan Sweeney in left, and the usual stellar infield. Let's hope they can get some hits, too.
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wrong sweeny in LF
and Davis in CF? Interesting
Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC
by closetasfan on Jun 20, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Big Bad Sweeney, or Bad(ass) Sweeney maybe
"My boyfriend drinks ALOT, you know, because he's a rebel."-Reyna
by tresselfan on Jun 20, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Okay,
the guy who plays in Florida says it is hot.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
What is it, 65?
:)
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
It was friggin
95 degrees at the hot shop today. I sent the boys home at 1:00.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Dude, it's hot.
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by Kimberly on Jun 20, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DH, I've missed you.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
The DH makes me like Hank Steinbrenner < shudders >
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 20, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Not me. I still hate it. Always will.
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 20, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You're lucky Duke didn't have to go on the DL after the other day:
tarred and feathered you would have been.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 20, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
what the fark, first pitch double
i hope i at least get a smirk out of that
by schmifty on Jun 20, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Boo Hanley Ramirez (IRL)
but in Fantasy baseball (yay)
1st pitch double
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
by BigTuna on Jun 20, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So what you really wanted
was a leadoff double, but thrown out at third?
by MobiusKlein on Jun 20, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Hanley can hit all the doubles he wants
as long as he stays on 2nd haha
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
by BigTuna on Jun 20, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
90 mph?
"My boyfriend drinks ALOT, you know, because he's a rebel."-Reyna
by tresselfan on Jun 20, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That change up
is fooling them.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
when you say fooling them...
...you’re adding mr. kuiper as well right?
white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx
by BigTuna on Jun 20, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Delayed!
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden's change
is nasty. Looks just like his split.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
by miggyk2 on Jun 20, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 7:14 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Game Thread Continued
Guys, I plan to be back in time to open up a new one. But if the comments get really high, feel free to open up a new one.
"Let’s just hope he’s not a complete turd out there." -thejd44, describing Crosby's best scenario.
by notsellingjeans on Jun 20, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
mmm, i had to pull the tivo back and watch that AB twice
nice
by schmifty on Jun 20, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Harden
looks good!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
always.
oh, you mean like pitching? always that, too.
by schmifty on Jun 20, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Amen. To . . .
whatever.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Uggla
Well thats unfortunate.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Take away the DH homers(Cust)
And Uggla has more home runs then all the A’s players on the field combined. Uggla 21, A’s 20, lol. Kind of scary
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 20, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
lol yeah i was trying to explain to someone about our 6-homers-by-5-different-guys game the other night, and trying to explain how most of those guys were NOT HR hitters, and when I looked it up they each had between 0 and 6 homers on the year going into that night. wow.
by schmifty on Jun 20, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cmon
Chavez has been out most of the season, and cargon’s new? Rajai’s new to the team.
It’s not exactly fair
by MobiusKlein on Jun 20, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I wasnt putting our guys down
I was just saying, the Marlins players have some power!
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 20, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Two more of those
please
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Loaded the bases...
but still awsome pitching. Harden is a beast.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 20, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
King Rich!
we need a new crowned icon, minus the marmot
by schmifty on Jun 20, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Remember the time Rich was pitching
to the Rangers after the AS break… and Rich was, like, totally kicking ass? And then he accidentally licked his fingers on the while he was on the mound? He was, like, totally behind in the count, but he came back to get the guy. Is was awesome.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is was?
hm anyway.. i never really notice Rich licking his fingers, he seems to lack a lot of those nervous moves a lot of other pitchers have. such confidence. then again maybe i’m just used to complete twitchy routine guys like Street licking his hand every pitch.
by schmifty on Jun 20, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wow.
That pitch sequence to Ramirez was fantastic. Second pitch on the hands @ 95, then back to the outside corner at the numbers? Not going to give up much doing that.
"My boyfriend drinks ALOT, you know, because he's a rebel."-Reyna
by tresselfan on Jun 20, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
This lineup
would be incredible, if it could only score runs.
I wonder if they tell the starting pitchers, “look we gave you the best defense possible. Now don’t let that other team score any runs, please.”
by Mark Borgschulte on Jun 20, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe
Geren is thinking he doesn’t need that many runs tonight.
by Mark Borgschulte on Jun 20, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'd be more scared to face Hendrickson
on the basketball court than on the mound… how do we not have a hit off this guy yet?
by C-Gon on Jun 20, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just a single?
Jeez.
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by Kimberly on Jun 20, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
And as you speak,
I’m thinking you’re right.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I could watch that highlight for YEARS.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MEOW!
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
if he could've thrown a split in there somewhere, it would've been even better
by schmifty on Jun 20, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
When he landed he should've done the splits.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Kind of a relief to see the mlb screen
open and confirming that there is indeed no score for either team.
alaska A
by ak_A on Jun 20, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dale has unironic cat-like reflexes
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 20, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
MaEl has unicornic cat-like reflexes
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
by JediLeroy on Jun 20, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
i'm trying to figure out what's up with Rich pushing his belt down after every K
seems like it must be one of those ‘covert maneuvers’ to push the cup around (i.e. bocro always pulling up his pants on his left thigh with his right hand) but i can’t see how he could make decent contact. hm.
by schmifty on Jun 20, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
One of my friends has a habit of adjusting his belt alot too.
And when I asked him why, he laughed and said it was to direct the ladies’ eyes to a certain location.
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by Kimberly on Jun 20, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay surprise bunt!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 20, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Bad idea Rajai...
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Jun 20, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good lord!
Raj is fast!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Maybe that will get him started
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 20, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
New ldea...
Barton as well as one other A’s hitter must try to bunt for a base hit
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 20, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I know it man
I hope Barton is the future but he has been pathetic the first half of 2008. Let me fill some A’s fans in, Barton had the second worst hitting May EVER in Oakland A’s history. Not worst Firstbaseman or Rookies but worst for any hitter ever in Oakland history. People put Emil brown down?They want Brown DFA? Brown has struck out less then Barton, has more hits, more XBH, more RBI’s, more Hr’s and better SLG %. Barton has more walks, walks are the only thing that Barton has down better then Brown, so why is Brown our scapegoat? Why are we(me included), so hard on Brown when guys like Barton cant hit either?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 20, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
it's that baby
The girls don’t mean maybe.
by paradox on Jun 20, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Speed kills
and gets you to 3B on a throwing error
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 20, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Why didn't that happen with 1 out?
by MobiusKlein on Jun 20, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
B/c Davis hit into a fielders choice
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 20, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I mean when Rajai was on fist, after he FCd
then he would have been on 3rd when ellis hit the fly w/ 1 out
by MobiusKlein on Jun 20, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I feel like I'm watching the angels...
by GeorgiaBoy on Jun 20, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Misty May's Husband
probably throws worse than she does…
by C-Gon on Jun 20, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Will somebody PLEASE throw the ball
90 MPH against us???
Thank you.
I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal
by Nico on Jun 20, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
16/per inning
100 / 16 = 6.25
So 6 or 7, sure
by MobiusKlein on Jun 20, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Is there a problem
with that?
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
curious
any updates on denorfia’s status?
by Glomar on Jun 20, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought he was working out with the rookies in Arizona
Jumping jacks, toe touches and the like
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 20, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
seems to be gone awhile just from “lower back tightness”
by Glomar on Jun 20, 2008 8:06 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
no, that was with richard simmons
alaska A
by ak_A on Jun 20, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Shuh-VEZZZ!!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Jun 20, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I like the Eric
on the side of the hangar at the Oakland airport
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
that was for HR misplaced post.
but what is eric on side of hangar?
alaska A
by ak_A on Jun 20, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
ZOOOKS!!!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Jun 20, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Heck yes, Kurt!
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by Kimberly on Jun 20, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Whoa -- that was QUICK!!
and possibly prescient!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Jun 20, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Wheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!
by paradox on Jun 20, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PATROL CRAFT!
totally stealing Zooks’ thunder!
by schmifty on Jun 20, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PATROL CRAFT!
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
B2B!
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
by Flashfire on Jun 20, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Alright CARLOS!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Jun 20, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
c gon
c ball
ball gon
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 20, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Zook keeps acting liking he's good
I like it
by GeorgiaBoy on Jun 20, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Patroooooooool Craft!
How ‘bout "jackass"? Can I still say "jackass"? @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jun 20, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
God, does CarGon have a sweet swing
and that ball went a long, long way.
What a stud!!!!
by Trainman on Jun 20, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yay Carlos!
I can’t keep up (huff puff)
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 20, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
My little doubles machine is growing up.
[sob]
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
He finally got to swing in some 85 degree air
heat wave…91 degrees first pitch.
I’m happy the Marlins haven’t really tagged one, except for H. Ramirez first swing of the ball game.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 20, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Zooks and CarGo
The first A’s back-to-back homer of the year.
wow
Green Hulk Fists
by oaklandSMASH on Jun 20, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I thought Suzuki got jammed -
don’t know how he got that out. What a beautiful swing by Gonzalez. Day off for Suzuki = Good thing.
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 20, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swoooooooooooney!
How ‘bout "jackass"? Can I still say "jackass"? @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jun 20, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DEEEEE! Sweeney
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 20, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Swoon.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Baby! That was HOT.
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by Kimberly on Jun 20, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice inning
for our young ‘uns
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Man, I turn on the TV ...
Woohoozuki HR, Patrol Craft HR, Swooney catch.
How ‘bout "jackass"? Can I still say "jackass"? @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jun 20, 2008 8:16 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
fair-weather TV watcher!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 20, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Another nice catch!
Too bad it wasn’t as hot as Swooney’s.
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by Kimberly on Jun 20, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
PC's catch in AZ was MUCH better.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
This was actually a poor play saved by athleticism
He turned the wrong way, went back slowly, leapt early, and made it work. I had a vision of Kotsay angling back, cruising and casually putting it 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 20, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
H. Ramirez spanking hits
came from Red Sox for Penny
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 20, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
er, ah, Beckett
I think they said Penny on the radio, ...they were also talking about the Marlins WS club.
Nonetheless, I messed up there..
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 20, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
man, Rajai is smooth in the field
Good reads and just gets there … and waits for the ball … and waits … and waits … and catches it.
How ‘bout "jackass"? Can I still say "jackass"? @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jun 20, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
its bee-yoo-tee-ful!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I set out for a sec and
Suzuki go yard and CarGons first damnit but YEAH RUNS!!!11
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 20, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
OK, here's the plan: I turn on the TV and you leave the room
How ‘bout "jackass"? Can I still say "jackass"? @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jun 20, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Yeesh, Raj should just steal all the time
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
by lenscrafters on Jun 20, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder when the last time that an A's player has done that
by GeorgiaBoy on Jun 20, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
The A's have even bunted well tonight
They should go to the bars after, some nights you’re just on.
by paradox on Jun 20, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
nice swoong by Swooney
How ‘bout "jackass"? Can I still say "jackass"? @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jun 20, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Baby Ryan!
Sac Fly!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Just got home
When I turned on the TV just now they were talking about “at least we know who caught CarGo’s first homer”. So who was it?
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on Jun 20, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson!
How ‘bout "jackass"? Can I still say "jackass"? @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jun 20, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Cousin of Dan "Sunblock" Johnson!
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Carlos Gonzalez
he’s got great range
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Jun 20, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Manufacturing runs.
Who is this team?
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
So can we stop whining about not playing good fundamental small ball now?
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 20, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
stolen bases, good defense, “productive” outs… this is not the stairs/giambi a’s.
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 20, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was a Raj Davis run
if there ever was one.
Me
Likey
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 20, 2008 8:29 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm liking Rajai Davis...
It’s great to see the team taking advantage of speed for a change.
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
by UncleLeo on Jun 20, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I'm glad he's made a few mistakes
because I think he’s re-doubled his efforts to be productive.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 20, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Raj is the new
Ricky Henderson.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only the part time or once now and again
Rickey Henderson even though tonights game could lead to more PT
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 20, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
can't beat this. great A's game going
garlic teriyaki salmon filet on the grill, spinach/veg salad, and tight little carton of Ben and Jerry’s waiting for the 9th inning…..with blue berries and choc. sauce.
alaska A
by ak_A on Jun 20, 2008 8:31 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Should you need to beat it though?
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 20, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
We need an Iron Chef
beat down.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Perhaps the Delacroix of the culinary world can assist you?
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on Jun 20, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I'm stuck
with a bag of gummy Life Savers
Procrastinators unite....tomorrow
by muffinpryde on Jun 20, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Broke out the watermelon
I;ve had in the fridge since Tuesday.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 20, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Oof....things just got uggla...
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
by oblique on Jun 20, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Uggla HR
boooooooooo
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 20, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
That was swung on Gone
Only a solo. No biggie
by Trainman on Jun 20, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
richie smiling = bad things just happened
fark
by schmifty on Jun 20, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
DAmN Uggla HR
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
by JediLeroy on Jun 20, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Crappity Crap!
But nice Harden.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden out
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
by JediLeroy on Jun 20, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Harden's actually lost something. It's not just a pitch count move.
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 20, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I never felt he had his "A game" today
But luckily his A- game is just fine.
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 20, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Good move by Geren
Ziggy should pitch a lot in this series as the anti-HR. I don’t how Uggla got that ball out – not a bad pitch.
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 20, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Helms has a glamour shot for his picture
Everyone else has a grey background he has a faux brown one
by GeorgiaBoy on Jun 20, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Ziggy has pitched 3 innings in the last 2 days already
don’t know why Geren is using him three days in a row
by javaball on Jun 20, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Did he look ok tonight?
only 5 K’s and 2 BB.
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 20, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
control was an issue
he only got away with it because of his amazing stuff.
by rebus on Jun 20, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He seems happy!
I’m happy for him.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Get him out
Ziggy!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Well sh*t, Barton!
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I trust Ziggy with my life
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 20, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
LOL
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
by Jennifer on Jun 20, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
and my wife....
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 20, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on Jun 20, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Nice move leaving Ziggy in
Casilla had bases loaded walk / HR potential, Ziggy was actually throwing fine.
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 20, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Mr. Vanilla is back?
Bbg will be happy.
by paradox on Jun 20, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Ugh. This official scorer really, really has no clue about baseball
For the second straight year, whoever the A’s official scorer is just can’t seem to understand the concept of what an error actually is. He seems to be a part of that idiotic “if it touches your glove, you should make the play” school of thought that is really only preached by little league coaches who were bad athletes.
I know getting annoyed by an official scorer is a little trivial, but this guy is just plain terrible going on a couple years straight now (assuming it’s the same person).
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 20, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
You didn't think Barton should have had that?
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 20, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I don't think a 1B running 100+ feet and trying to make an over the shoulder catch is a given
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 20, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
You really shouldn't care about what is scored as an error....
It it mistake #1 as far as correctly thinking about baseball.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 20, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Rangers lost.
Like it matters.
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
I enjoy it whenever it happens
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 20, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I should say me
Stomper is a badass!
by lynnzgal on Jun 20, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Back to Harden tonight
He had a lot of fly balls tonight from what the box score says, was that more of his control issues or good hitters?
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 20, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
he was leaving pitches up often and missing Zook's glove
I think he was lucky only to give up 1 homer… there were a few deep balls in the 5th.
by rebus on Jun 20, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
He throws his fb high in the zone always, becuase it is tough to hit there;
he’s never going to get a lot of gbs.He was perhaps a bit off tonight, but still awesome as usual.
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 20, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think a lot of would-be swings and misses
at his high fastball were fly ball outs instead because he didn’t have quite the usual zip on it.
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 20, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
If the bullpen can hold the lead
it will be one of those games where Rich doesn’t have his best stuff and still wins
by javaball on Jun 20, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
I think even if 5 2/3 1 run ball isn't his best stuff
he deserves the win
by GeorgiaBoy on Jun 20, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe Bowen's night
got Kurt thinking he should hit a little better or was it more likey the day off? Ill go with the day off
by A'sfaninNC on Jun 20, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs
Shake it off; non-Hanley hitters are not going to do that to you
The A's colors are green and gold.
by mikeA on Jun 20, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions 0 recs