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Open Thread: Game 76 - A's vs. Phillies

Poochini-butt_in_box_2_tiny by Nico on Comment 334 comments

Tonight it's the pitching matchup of Jamie Moyer against Joe Blanton, otherwise known as Cy Old vs. Sigh, You Again? As I celebrate (hopefully) my 41st birthday today, I feel young knowing that Jamie Moyer is still effective at the age of 118. Moyer, who throws a changeup and a slower pitch, is 7-4, 4.09 for the Phillies so far this year.

As for Joe Blanton, his kingdom for a win. Heck, his Kingman for a win - as in Brian Kingman, the last A's pitcher to lose 20 games. Blanton (3-10, 4.81) has earned the dubious distinction of being the fastest to 10 losses in Oakland A's history. Joe Blanton, fast - who knew? (That works on so many levels.)

Today's "fun fact": Not in the lineup today (I'm assuming he's not feeling 100%) is Eric Chavez who, career against Jamie Moyer, is a robust 21/65 (.323) with 6 HRs and a 1.043 OPS. Mark Ellis is also MIA.

The starting lineups:

Rollins - SS (I think his first name is "Oakland's Jimmy")
Victorino - CF (was he named by Rob Schneider?)
Utley - 2B (is the name "Chase Utley" aristocratic enough for you?)
Howard - 1B (he has a first name for a last name)
Burrell - LF (he has a girl's name for a first name)
Werth - RF (Without him the Phillies are Werthless)
Jenkins - DH (first name is pronounced "GEE-off," I believe)
Feliz - 3B (has the patience of a saint - St. Emil Brown, that is)
Ruiz - C (a catcher slugging .305? He must be really gritty)

Suzuki - C
R. Sweeney - RF
Cust - DH
Crosby - SS
E. Brown - LF
Hannahan - 3B
Gonzalez - CF
Murphy - 2B
Barton - 1B

 

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Ellis is sick

and Chavez says his right shoulder is bothering him a bit.

by Soaker on Jun 24, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks, better than his back....

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wonderful

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 24, 2008 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chavy out 2 straight games=bad

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 6:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chavy out 150 straight games = was worse!

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 24, 2008 6:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good think Crosby and Hannahan are both over there to make sure the hot corner is covered, though

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Around the horn

Marco Scutaro 4-6 against the reds

Bronson Arroyo 1 IP 11 hits 10 runs (all earned), era went from 5.55 to 6.52. The only other person trying harder than Blanton to NOT be traded.

TB leads going into the bottom of the 9th.

And just cause it make me happy NYY 3-PIT 12

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 24, 2008 6:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Following the Rays game, I noticed the Marlins called up a new catcher

Very irritating to me that they didn’t call up once-A minor leaguer John Baker who I played LL with. He was out-hitting the other guy by a lot in AAA.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If you use the lineup widget

will R Sweeney turn into M Sweeney?

"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk

by iglew on Jun 24, 2008 6:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This lineup makes me sad.

"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jun 24, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I had a mini stroke when I read Crosby at third.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 24, 2008 6:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

huh...
Suzuki – C
R. Sweeney – RF
Cust – DH
Crosby – 3B
E. Brown – LF
Hannahan – 3B
Gonzalez – CF
Murphy – 2B
Barton – 1B

Is this a commentary on Crosby’s abilities?

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 24, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack is going to carry Bobby on his back

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

by Jennifer on Jun 24, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was really impressed

with Crosby’s ability last night. David, that is…He f-ing killed it.

"There's only one Ken Griffey ." Jay Bruce

by tresselfan on Jun 24, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought he couldn't own firearms anymore.

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 24, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Odd

I had a mini-stroke when I came across Brown’s name with “St.” in front of it.

by nevermoor on Jun 24, 2008 7:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear Indians,

please hit a walk off homerun already and end this shit.

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Happy 41st, Nico!

Has it really been a year since 40? I mean, I know it has, obviously, but it seems like less than that.

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks - yes, just checked my calendar

(the one I’m using to time Moyer’s pitches) and it was indeed precisely one year ago that I had my last birthday.

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 24, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Despite the sad lineup, I'm happy

that I get to watch the A’s on a normal-sized t.v. screen, and can join the game thread without the autoupdate and mlbtv screwing with each other.

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm Jealous

But at least I can watch Fresno St. (up 15-6)

by nevermoor on Jun 24, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Go Bulldogs!!

I’m guaranteed to be happy!

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

aw, me want Ellie

c’mon, Cuppa Cuppa Cake…

by schmifty on Jun 24, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

One out! WOOO!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 24, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Blanton threw a nice curve for strike 2 to Rollins

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

One hit! BOOO!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 24, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on, Geren...

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Trainman is SEETHING that Blanton is still in there

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by Nico on Jun 24, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

haha

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dear God.

Was that GUM behind Utley’s ear?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 24, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do the Phillies have a team nun?

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Stop me if you've heard this one before...

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by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You know how many times I've heard it?

Nun.

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 24, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, that's what the nun said.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 24, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

[opens hands]

We are good people, holy father, despite this and all the times we say fuck. Honest.

by paradox on Jun 24, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That pun made me very cross.

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by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry - bad habit

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 24, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WE STILL HAVE ONE OUT! WOO

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

by Jennifer on Jun 24, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bad Blanton Sighting

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

So would balls -

like the balls to throw strikes.

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 24, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanton's fastball command is pretty crappy tonight

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If we traded Joe to the Phillies, he'd have to change his nickname to Tastykakes

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ahhhhhhhhhhh

The world is a good place.

by paradox on Jun 24, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pew Pew Pew

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Two things gleaned from the Phillies pre game show...

.....1) Ray Fosse is REALLY a homer. His incredible overrating of Blanton (“since he’s been with the A’s he’s always in 1-0, 2-1 games, gets no run support…”) Um, Ray. First of all, that’s not true. Look at his stats. Yes, THIS year he’s had some tough matchups and not the best run support, but two years ago he got tons of support. Overall, #3 starter at best Ray. Stats don’t back up, nearly, Ray’s homer assessment.

2) After the usual out of town, misdirected pittle about “moneyball” and the A’s by the Phillies announcer interviewing their manager Manuel, Manuel himself went on to spit out a few words, thinly veiled towards saying the A’s really aren’t that good at OBP etc.

Um, Charlie, the A’s are rebuilding, low market and fielding a team full of rookies and guys coming back from injury.

YET ANOTHER example of the A’s, due to their relative success and the book, gettting mistakenly analyzed, unduly ripped and misunderstood.

I’ve listened to a lot of the other teams’ radio broadcasts this year and almost to a team they just spew nonsense related to the A’s.

After i get upset i remind myself that the ignorant way most, not all but most “baseball people” and teams look at things only helps the A’s continue to overachieve.

"Just trying to keep my bases clogged."

by Caught squealin on Jun 24, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Happy Birthday Nico!

and, let’s go A’s!

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 24, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like Moyer

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Moyer - Soft Tossing Control Lefty

crap

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Phils' announcers say Ellis could be available, and Chavez can pinch hit

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

patient, disciplined

Yanked ball four for a clean pretty hit. Textbook ML hitting.

by paradox on Jun 24, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

KuZu with leadoff single!

That’s why you let him lead off. On-base machine! :-)

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by louismg on Jun 24, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This'll be an interesting test of Swooney's progress as a hitter

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he's still doing great

I think, it’s just one AB.

by paradox on Jun 24, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, I meant the game as a whole, not just 1 AB

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I miss my Elli-phant

the game just does not feel the same without him

by schmifty on Jun 24, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No Zonis, they haven't been

And they also play in a tough hitters park which means P’s can throw to contact more.

And they’ve also never been able to keep the ones who ARE good at OBP. And they’ve also never been able to go out and afford a proven guy. And the ones they did keep got injuries.

I’ll admit that Beane’s strategy of good not great, solid drafting hasn’t gotten us any diamonds in the rough in this department, but I think even A’s fans are slowly forgetting the steep odds the A’s consistently beat. Not saying you.

The point is…Ray is really homerific, as we all know…and there’s really a misrepresentation of the A’s and what they do and what they have to fight against to do it. They get judged more harshly because they’ve gotten noticed in the first place due to succeeding/the book.

"Just trying to keep my bases clogged."

by Caught squealin on Jun 24, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great. Now you've ruined all the suspense.

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It'll be in the 5th inning.

There, now that he’s ruined it, I come out and give that away too.

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by DMOAS on Jun 24, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

And that's your

Random Prediction of the Night, brought to you by Bay Alarm.

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 24, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here's my guess

Emil Brown will not strike out tonight.

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Jun 24, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so much for that one

he didn’t even give you a good run.

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by DMOAS on Jun 24, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So close

Off by only one word.

"May a nit suck Cajun geese?" wonders Red. No, we see gnu Jack Cust in a yam.

by andeux on Jun 24, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My strategy of "make random predictions that will make me look like a genius if they come true'

has been in use for quite awhile and hasn’t paid off, but it’s just a matter of time…

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

mikeA will make wildly inaccurate predictions tonight

i can play this game!

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 24, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Happy Birthday Nico! Happy Tuesday to everyone else! Go A's!!!

T minus 19 days to reporting for work at Kennedy Space Center

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Jun 24, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now?

After he just got two k’s?

"There's only one Ken Griffey ." Jay Bruce

by tresselfan on Jun 24, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bad News is that Japan still hunts 'em

No, I don’t think Blanton’s headed to Japan, but yes I needed to say it

by nevermoor on Jun 24, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What's up, party peeps?

TB just won again….feels weird having to worry about them

I'll try not to swear.

by Tony on Jun 24, 2008 7:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

You just can't keep good tuberculosis down

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by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well played, sir

So true

I'll try not to swear.

by Tony on Jun 24, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey Tony, how ya been?

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good man

Getting sickk of not being able to see the ol’ team anymore though.

I'll try not to swear.

by Tony on Jun 24, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Feel your pain

Insult to injury is that they show the Nats games here in DC.

by nevermoor on Jun 24, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd happily take that

I moved to OC about a yr ago. I get to listen to Physioc and Rex Hudler butcher Angels games.

It’s cool though, I love hearing about how gritty they are and what a genius Scioscia is until I puke every night.

I'll try not to swear.

by Tony on Jun 24, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd watch Nats games

just to see if Elijah kills someone mid-inning

I'll try not to swear.

by Tony on Jun 24, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

Better to skip the AAA game and see the highlight on SportsCenter. Like Nascar.

by nevermoor on Jun 24, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Late nights, mlbtv

join the club!

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was not such a great AB

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

foun it!

stuck in some obscure place in my room, under the tent gear they stuck in here…

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Happy birthday Nico!

Mine is tomorrow> I guess it is true about cancers’, we love punishment!

The first rule of Oakland is - you do not talk about injuries. The second rule of Oakland is - you DO NOT talk about trainers." - Larry Davis

by norcalfan on Jun 24, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

giving or receiving?

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by DMOAS on Jun 24, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A little bit of both!

punishee-->Blanton starts
punisher—>talking with giants fans :)

The first rule of Oakland is - you do not talk about injuries. The second rule of Oakland is - you DO NOT talk about trainers." - Larry Davis

by norcalfan on Jun 24, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Then what do Punishments love?

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 24, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Congratulations

its Cancer.

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Paraphrasing the Sarah Silverman Program

“Youuuu doooo have…. no cancer!”

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by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugly play by Fresno State there

They’re trying to make me sad again

by nevermoor on Jun 24, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why does Emil Brown play over Rajai Davis at this point?

Aren’t they equally valuable? Might Davis be more valuable with his defensive contributions?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 24, 2008 7:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Davis >>> Brown

He can steal a base if you PR him for someone who already did the hitting part.

by nevermoor on Jun 24, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack be nimble, Jack be quick...

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jack be stranded

at Candlestick The Coliseum.

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 24, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When will the Angels LOOOSSSSSSSSSSSEEEEEEEEEE?!?!?!!!

EFF.

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 24, 2008 7:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Tomorrow

It’s only a day away

by nevermoor on Jun 24, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I looked it up: Never.

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 24, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Who are you, Biff from Back to the Future II?

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by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

If he was Biff

he’d have enough money gambling already to buy the A’s, hire himself as Special Assistant to the GM, and have the drafting strategy all mapped out for the next five decades…. wait… ah! So THATS why we drafted Weeks!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Billy Beane = Biff Tannen?

No way. Make like a tree…

You know where this is going.

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by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, yeah, my bad

Think, McFly.

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by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hell Yeah! Go Blanton!

Cupcakes FTW?

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Shane Victorino is another Hawaiian

Have 3 Hawaiians ever played in the same game, or are we witnessing history here?

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

if only Komine was healty

and, you know, didn’t suck.

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Send him to Mike Marshall!!

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, if Komine and Victorino were playing in the same game

it’d be two Shane’s from Hawaii as well.

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sid Fernandez and Ron Darling, both from Honolulu,

were together with the Mets for about five years. I’m sure they must have played against a team with a Hawaiian on the other side some time during that period.

"Dispatch knuckleheadedness with Bond-like aplomb." –74mk

by iglew on Jun 24, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I must be dreaming!

Joe Blanton has retired 8 in a row!

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 24, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not to get too personal

but you have some pretty weird dreams, Pam.

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You don't dream about the A's?

Just me and the rest of the wimmin around here, 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.

by pam5981 on Jun 24, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have kids

I dream about sleeping past 6:15.

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weird as they may be

At least she’s not a Giant’s fan dreaming of Zito sucking only to wake up and realize it’s true.

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by DMOAS on Jun 24, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

COME ON MURTON!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit Murton!

Pop Out….

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Relax

it’s not the 5th inning yet

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Jun 24, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

actually its the 9th

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh my bad

misread Murton as Murphy…

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Jun 24, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fresno State 15, UGA 10

Maybe they should try wooden bats.

by nevermoor on Jun 24, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Now 17-10

Maybe they should let the A’s use metal bats.

by nevermoor on Jun 24, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Happy birthday, Nico!

Strike the iron while it’s hot, brother.

by paradox on Jun 24, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Clearly he wants NSJ to get promoted in his place...

on his birthday, for shame.

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by DMOAS on Jun 24, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clearly he wants NSJ to get promoted in his place...

on his birthday, for shame.

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by DMOAS on Jun 24, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Looking at the stats..

How the hell did either of the Uribes get any significant AB’s in the majors? Career OPS+ of 80 and 75 respectively.. Ouch.

by CoryC123 on Jun 24, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't know,

But Nefi Perez sure is happy thta such a school of thoughts existed

by asfansince1989 on Jun 24, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That just makes me sad..

In 1998 and 2000 he played in all 162 games.. And in 1999 he led the league in at bats..
OPS+ 68, 62, 69..
WHY!?

by CoryC123 on Jun 24, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone else seeing these Yankees yutzes reading directly off cue cards for this ASG commercial?

“Don’t… miss… all… the… action.”

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by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Thank you, marine layer

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hate playing against Moyer

Thought we are done with him for good, what’s he doing back here?

If we beat him, we beat a 41 year old who throws 70 MPH
If we lose to him, we lost to a 41 year old who throws 70 MPH.

Blah.

by asfansince1989 on Jun 24, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone know what the deal with Catcher sings is?

More and more I see Catchers using thier bodies to do the signs like a 3rd base coach. I don’t see as many catchers putting down fingers.

Is this a new thing? Why the change?

"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish

by Bigtoe on Jun 24, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ride the Lightning = Big fat fastball down the middle to set up the homerun

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by DMOAS on Jun 24, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well. At least it's the 4th and not the 1st.

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 24, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Country Joe is becoming a country western song

When I pitch good I lose,
When I pitch bad I lose
Ain’t need no TV nor paper
When Joe’s on the mount L is the news

by asfansince1989 on Jun 24, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Funny stuff

Camera just cut to Moyer in the bullpen, and Fosse says “there’s the pitching coach… oh wait, that’s Jamie Moyer.”

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That is funny!

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Jun 24, 2008 8:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

This "offense" looks vaguely familiar...

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by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow...

so pathetic.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 24, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not just Athletics...

but PAthetics.

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 24, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or how about the Phillies' lineup

Can we have that?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hey, man, how are things around your neck of the woods?

Any better?

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, the water is gone.

Now it’s time to sweep up the dead fish. Downtown is toast. I mean, TOAST. Lotta homes gonna be condemned too. It’s a mess.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's just horrible

Sorry to hear it. Is it pretty common to have flood insurance over there, or did people a lot of people get caught off-guard?

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A pretty fair number

The thing is, this flood went above the so-called 500-year flood plain. If you’re above that level, you probably don’t feel the need for insurance.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Damn

My best to you and yours, for what it’s worth.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks.

I’m happy to report, that despite all the damage to my town, Cedar Rapids native Ryan Sweeney is alive and well. So we’ll be ok.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cubs were down 7-5 to the O's

Bases loaded with nobody out. And then…three straight Ks to end the game.

by SwisherThresher on Jun 24, 2008 8:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hello, fantasy points

That guy was a solid waiver pickup.

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by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I want some ice cream.

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 24, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

This umpire really likes Moyer

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 8:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No kidding

both strikes to Hannahan were lousy calls.

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wrote that before Hannahan's AB

The second strike to Brown was a pathetic call, and he’s been doing it all night. Maybe the ejection will get him into shape.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ejections for everyone!

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 24, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

want more

check the mets game. ump walks out from behind home to get beltran

by KCB58 on Jun 24, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good to see the world is back to normal

with Brown working the doughnut tonight

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 24, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sometimes I think umpires know they screwed up

So this insecure macho thing kicks in where they have to prove they’re men by ejecting somebody.

Can we PLEASE say “F the umpire union” and institute some kind of policy where they get penalized for terrible calls?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 24, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well, he just did

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 24, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, he got one that he should have gotten

Jost because Utley started down 1st base line too soon. see my comment below about Nelson

by asfansince1989 on Jun 24, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whats up all?

I logged in a few minutes ago but you know what Mom said about not saying anything if its not nice. Moyer is looking strong

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 24, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And old.

He’s Methusela!

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Its easier for me to say Moyer

looks good then that the A’s hitters suck. Im on the positive vibe.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 24, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

http://www.alexgitlin.com/npp/methuselah.jpg

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The Hitters need to pick it up for their teammate Blanton

This offense is just plain sad. Blanton has had a bad year often an unlucky year. Here he is pitching very well against a good team and the offense is just sad.

People need to pick it up until Thomas and M. Sweeney get healthy.

I think tonight’s game is a perfect example of why the A’s need to go out and pick-up a decent hitter.

by Yellowhorse on Jun 24, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I agree

When is Thomas set to come back?

by butler19 on Jun 24, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now THAT was a double play!

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Barton! YEAH!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we need a Rally Elephant

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nelson is basically giving Moyer

the entire edge around the plate—high, low, inside, outside, they’re all strikes tonight.

The A’s need to start swinging at anything close, even if it’s against their usual hitting strategy.

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jaime Moyer has 8 Ks?

Career high much?

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 8:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

look who he's facing

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Breaking news: A's to change name to "Washington Generals"

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It really is hard to get hits when you look at every pitch

Granted his strike zone is horrible but those last two looking were 100 percent outs.

They might try to swing at the first pitch for a change.

Their current approach is making them more pathetic than they are and that is hard to do.

by Trainman on Jun 24, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Part of the problem here though

is that Moyer really has excellent control, and if the ump is letting him throw pitches 2 inches off the plate and 3 inches low for a strike, he’s not going to throw anything in the actual strike zone.

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

k's?

i would say moyer only has 4 k’s. the ump has the other 5

by BuckleyFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

When Blanton lets him

He’s not around the strike zone as much as Moyer, IMO.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Moyer has a lot of movement on his pitches

and the ump is calling anything that moves anywhere near the strike zone as a strike.

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ump has helped him out a lot,

but Moyer’s done a damn good job.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Plus side thus far?

Blanton’s having a good game against the Phillies, who coincidently, are looking for starting pitching!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

They don't have much to trade us, though

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh, I don't know.

I’d take Ryan Howard.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, I'd rather get ARod from the Yankees

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about Blanton for two hits?

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 24, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok Im done

A movie looks much more fun to watch then Jamie Moyer 1 hit and 9 stikeouts the A’s while they stand there watching the ball go by. Have fun all, peace.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 24, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone else feeling nervous about joe b now?

he’s been awesome, and i’m glad he’s past ther best hitters, but i’m still nervous

It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 24, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's looking wild.

He had 6 good innings. Maybe time to call it a night.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

don't want him to get hung with another loss here

but probably too late anyways

It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Pathetic

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 24, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, Suzuki in the 1st

Batting leadoff. Yikes.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TRADE JOE BLANTON

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

by SwampyD on Jun 24, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PULL HIM GEREN!

HE FINALLY HAD A GOOD GAME! PULL HIM QUEEEK!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damnit Jackahan!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Even if he might not have got him

he still butchered the pay.

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No.

I’m pretty sure he still gets paid the same.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think he "butchered" the play simply because he couldn't get him

I’m calling for the firing of the official scorer if that doesn’t get changed to a base hit. Hannahan would have to throw about 300 miles per hour to have gotten him on that play.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

FOUR times if he was drunk at the time

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 24, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on, he's not Dan Johnson

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

As if looking at the runner is going to

affect how fast he gets down the line. Field the damn ball and throw 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 24, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oh god oh god oh god

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

by SwampyD on Jun 24, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Stop having sex and watch 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 24, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Do you think any of these guys can still hit

Rubin Sierra, Dave Justice, Ron Gant, or anyone not on the A’s roster

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What's Harold Baines up to these days?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Coach for the White Sox

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, um... John Jaha?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How about Cliff Johnson?

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

by Nick on Jun 24, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'd take Canseco!

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Jun 24, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

there are a lot of great hitters not on the a's roster

It's tough when your kid's favorite ballplayer is David Ortiz

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 24, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have really been into that Rick Astley video lately

so corny so great

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

by SwampyD on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Apropos of nothing

But I like it.

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by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Blanton's not getting any calls

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hahahah way to go Joe!! So reliable..you KNOW he's going to give up a homer

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

by SwampyD on Jun 24, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

so does Joe Blanton and the A's offense!

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

by SwampyD on Jun 24, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait, why did Blanton start this inning?

And why is he still pitching?

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 24, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

THAT'S WHY -

NEW THREAD OPENING

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 24, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Way to make up for it, Jackahan.

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

by oblique on Jun 24, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Jackahan makes up for it!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMMIT JOE WTF

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

by SwampyD on Jun 24, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh, lord, thank thee.

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 24, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Niiiiiice

Howzabout some offense?

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by Joey C. on Jun 24, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There we go

1st pitch swinging.

Only took then 7 innings to realise it

by Trainman on Jun 24, 2008 8:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DON'T GIDP CROSBY!

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He didn't. Cel-e-brate so far, come on.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 24, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

game score changed

they’re calling it base hit.

by senryB2cirE2 on Jun 24, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

NEW 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

by Nico on Jun 24, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crosby pulled an Angel

Pessimism FTW! ... Wait what?

by Zonis on Jun 24, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DFA DFA DFA!!!

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

by SwampyD on Jun 24, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

SHIT!

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

by SwampyD on Jun 24, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

holy shit

rbis

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 24, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lets go embree

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 24, 2008 9:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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