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Open Thread: Game 77 - A's vs. Phillies (cont)

The A's are losing when this thread was started, but we hope this won't be the case when it has ended!

GO A'S!

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Well,

Thank goodness.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

Wish I could play

hookie tomorrow.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Hit notwithstanding...

This game is probably going to make me very upset…

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 25, 2008 8:33 PM PDT reply actions  

is oakland gonna SMASH!!

Time to break out the Green Hulk Fists…

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yikes!

Green is mean!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 8:37 PM PDT reply actions  

Candy

from a baby, please!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

Wow!

Nice bunt.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 8:39 PM PDT reply actions  

This game just sucks everything

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 25, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

Almost had it

Well, same rule goes for the rookie outfielders as the rookie pitchers. They’re all learning.

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

by Nick on Jun 25, 2008 8:43 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm just glad he didn't hurt himself

(That’s the A’s fan in me talking.) Our pitcher gave up two, our OF has given up two, and we have one-hit against Lamey McSuckfest.

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 25, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Horrible decision to dive for that ball

Still 2 outs if he takes it on the bounce we can still get out of the inning without giving up a run

by Yellowhorse on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Actually, it was catchable and unless

it’s someone like Victorino running, no way does a runner score from first – just the wrong runner…and the not-catching-it 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 25, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

This is hard to say but

maybe this game needs more Emil Brown?

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 25, 2008 8:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe, but Smith wasn't very good tonight

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 25, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

1 hit against this pitcher

Phillies should have about 2 runs. That is enough to keep you in the game.

The number of 0 and 1 run offensive production has been way too frequent this year

by Yellowhorse on Jun 25, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Heckuva rally

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 25, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

Ouch

another three up/three down inning?

we’re all gonna die (said calmly)

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 25, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

I think we'll more

ground routinely to SS. Dying would involve actually doing something.

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 25, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's why I said it calmly

it’s like we’re getting gassed to death by poor hitting

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 25, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Could we look

any more putrid?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 8:50 PM PDT reply actions  

I've got a good feeling about this game. Not right now but I'm seeing

something decent happening in the near future.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Would that maybe be tomorrow?

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 25, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Smith hasn't been that good in June,

I’m beginning to wonder if that’s all he got

by javaball on Jun 25, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Some average play in the outfield and its a 2 run night against a good hitting team

I do think he and Eveland might be hitting the wall. Good thing we have Gaudin

by Yellowhorse on Jun 25, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think he's missing the wall by about two inches

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 25, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

And a goat, and some whip cream

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 25, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agree.

A few more runs in some of his appearances and he might have a better record

by Yellowhorse on Jun 25, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Every pitcher has those kinds of fluctuations

Except Duke because he’s not human.

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 25, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Team needs to add another hitter

The GM has to try and improve the offense. They have to send a message to the hitters young or not that the majors is about production

by Yellowhorse on Jun 25, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Who should we get? I only see LF as an option and then what to do with Cust??

DH him for a while but Chavy is gonna be taking his place on occasion. Once/if Frank returns than you really have a dilemma.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think we should add a terrific hitter,

without giving up any talent, and that the hitter should bat “10th” at no position.

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 25, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

My brother had a cat named Rover,

but he didn’t really have MVP-type tools. Plus now he’s dead.

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 25, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

So you want to replace Bowen in the 10-spot?

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

by iglew on Jun 25, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Speaking of 10-spots,

could we put one up in the bottom of the 7th, please?

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 25, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

You mean before time runs out?

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 25, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

1B and CF

We are still in the race. The minors are for player development, a pennant race is for building a winning team.

by Yellowhorse on Jun 25, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

True, but there are other people on the team to consider

Suzuki and R. Sweeney are two young players who would benefit from being on a winning team. Cust, Crosby aren’t ancient. The team needs to think about all of the guys and do their best to build a winner.

Also, there are young pitchers who can only be helped by being in a pennant race.

by Yellowhorse on Jun 25, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

Last I checked, this team is 8 games over .500

Also, they’re only 4.5 games out of first place.

I am reasonably sure that those two figures meet both your “winning team” and “pennant race” criteria.

by mikev on Jun 25, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not to mention the fact that CarGo really looks like a CF'er

and Suzuki ain’t going nowhere. I think LF is our best option for an upgrade.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:05 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sign Barry Bonds.

All that costs is money. No prospects.

by mikev on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

I really don't think he'd be much better than Cust at all

And when Thomas comes back, there’s not much room for him.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 25, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

The team would be even better with some decent offense production

The Pitching staff has kept us in the race so far.

If we had a losing record then I might say fine lets play all the rookies and phone it in. However, any team in the pennant race with the lack of production from some of the guys would be looking for some upgrades

by Yellowhorse on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

7th in the AL in runs scored.

Not horrible, not fantastic. Also without Thomas for a good amount of time.

by mikev on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Spare the air?

What air?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions  

Maybe it's "spare the error"

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 25, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

Don't drive!

it’s already polluted with fire-smoke.
So walk, bike, take transit, or just call in sick.

by MobiusKlein on Jun 25, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, calling in sick should be reserved for

“Spare the Integrity” days.

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 25, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

My commute is down

to 10 mins. with a mind to reducing my carbon foot print. I’m doing my part.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

You could just quit your job and never go anywhere

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 25, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions  

Biked in today

The smoke was crazy – like the end of the world, it seems.

by MobiusKlein on Jun 25, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

For real!

I feel like I should shelter in place.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hey Gaudin

Now would be a good time to prove you should be a starter.

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 25, 2008 8:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Good strike out

runners do not advance

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 25, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

GREAT PLAY, CROS

NOW HIT SOMETHING!!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 25, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Bo-Cro!

Thank you!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:02 PM PDT reply actions  

Jesu! Cust!

Huge swinging.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

In Cust's defense, a grand slam would have tied 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 25, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

And thats what

I was hoping for, but damn!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

As many balls as the A's have squibbed

off the end of the bat, Kendrick must have a lot of late tailing action on his fastball – because that’s the pitch they’re cueing off the end of the bat.

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 25, 2008 9:06 PM PDT reply actions  

No, the annoying part is when

he’s lit up in his next start – especially if it were by the Angels.

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 25, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm not sure Chavvy's shoulder is feeling much better tonight

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

by Nick on Jun 25, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

Good enough

Yeah?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's the first jab

Time for the haymaker

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

Well crap!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:09 PM PDT reply actions  

The reality is,

this is just “one of those games”.

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 25, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions  

True

The Phillies were due. Some hits by the A’s were right at people.

I still think the weak hitting has been a problem all year and is showing up again tonight.

by Yellowhorse on Jun 25, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think we just ran into Kendrick

having one of his best starts in a long time. He’s actually pitching great – even though he hasn’t much this year.

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 25, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's not like Adam Eaton is doing this to us...

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

by Nick on Jun 25, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

Or Jamey Wright

(3 hit shutout last year).

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 25, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

CaZilla!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Y'know what it is?

When my boss attends the games, they lose. You know what my next recommendation is gonna be.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Why exactly wasn't that a balk?

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 25, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

*hit!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions  

Dang, Bobby

Something’s not right with that, boy…

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 25, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Some game defense this inning?

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 25, 2008 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Uhm . . .

No.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just plain Bad the whole game

Tomorrow is “W” day for Rich Harden

by Trainman on Jun 25, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Rremember when Casilla got people out?

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 25, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

DE-FENSE!

Boooooooooooooo.

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by Kimberly on Jun 25, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

So let's see...

This inning, Casilla has gotten a grounder to SS, picked a runner off, and fielded a comebacker.

And still nobody out.

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 25, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

Some team leaders need to step it up after this game

Lord knows the manager won’t light a fire under the team

by Yellowhorse on Jun 25, 2008 9:18 PM PDT reply actions  

on or "in" :-)

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

in a whorehouse

on one either. Or at one. Or beside one.

by Trainman on Jun 25, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

enter "prepositions"

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

How about a morgue?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

wow

that is the sickest joke i’ve ever heard. and i wish i had the guts to repeat it as often as possible.

Bill James on Duane Kuiper: "It's absolutely incredible that a player this bad could be given 3000 at bats in the major leagues." -- Baseball Abstract, 1982

by blueconversechucks on Jun 26, 2008 10:13 AM PDT up reply actions  

Actually, this is where Geren's personality is good

The A’s know how they played. They don’t need a Jim Leyland lecture about how unacceptable it is. What they need is to win tomorrow and take the series.

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 25, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

+1

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

by Nick on Jun 25, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Agreed

They know how bad they were.

Their pitcher tomorrow is an absolute GASCAN

by Trainman on Jun 25, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

So then we're looking at, what, a perfect 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 25, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Here is tomorrow's result

A’s get 9 runs on 12 hits

Harden goes 8 innings with 10 K’s and max 1 run allowed

by Trainman on Jun 25, 2008 9:26 PM PDT up reply actions  

10Ks and 8 IP

sounds like 130 pitches.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 25, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

No,

He’s going to have quite a few 3 pitch K’s

Half a dozen 1st pitch outs

No walks

by Trainman on Jun 25, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

Plus nine pickoffs to take over the league lead

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 25, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, one guy

The same guy just keeps getting picked off. It’s a “ghost runner” 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 25, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Harden does that to give his arm enough work

as his 81 pitch outing has his arm convulsing from lack of work

by Trainman on Jun 25, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

IT'S A OUT!!!!!!!!!!

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 25, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

And that stopped him from throwing?

Has he been WATCHING the game tonight?

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 25, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

O2B or Zook?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Get the lead runner!

Thank gosh.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Casilla strikeout!!

Welcome back, Jairo!!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 25, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Luck?

Please?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

Baseball is all luck

Haven’t you heard?

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 25, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Casilla

Luck is strong in this one

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 25, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I Know!

And we just got some.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

*snerk*

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

You said the magic word!

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

by Nick on Jun 25, 2008 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I Deed!

5 runs now please!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

So let's see...

Casilla got a DP, a pickoff, a comebacker, and then got three outs. WOO HOO – SEVEN OUTS!!!

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 25, 2008 9:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Correct - it's a special and strange rule

where if your player misses the cycle to end the 8th the team forfeits its chance to bat in the 9th.

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 25, 2008 9:27 PM PDT up reply actions  

Light Kendrick up!

We have him where we want him!

Overconfident!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 25, 2008 9:26 PM PDT reply actions  

No it's not!

Go A’s!

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

by iglew on Jun 25, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'll never forget when we were going for 20 in a row.

A course we had Hattie then. But, isn’t Barton the next best thing?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I love the energy of the fans in Oakland. They always get going

as if “this is our time” regardless of when they are down. Can’t say that about every fan base!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:27 PM PDT reply actions  

I love our fans

They’re both great.

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 25, 2008 9:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate today.

pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.

by pam5981 on Jun 25, 2008 9:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Didn't the Angels lose today?

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

by iglew on Jun 25, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

And the A's are about to.

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 25, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's hit the ball well tonight

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

by Nick on Jun 25, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

pam5981 is standing on Barton's watch?

That’s not nice at all.

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 25, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Since when did you join the gloomy club, Pam?

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

by iglew on Jun 25, 2008 9:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Actually I'm not.

But I’m about to be.

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 25, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Since today.

The A’s are just the cherry on top of a crappy day.

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 25, 2008 9:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bummer

This is the sort of day when you need a good husband.

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

by iglew on Jun 25, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jeezus.

That’s not helping!

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 25, 2008 9:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

oops, sorry.

That was a really stupid thing to say, huh?

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

by iglew on Jun 25, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

You were just acting like a good husband -

saying something really stupid.

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 25, 2008 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

If tone of voice could be communicated

by the Internet, it wouldn’t have been as bad.

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

by iglew on Jun 25, 2008 9:39 PM PDT up reply actions  

That's okay.

Me and Jack Daniels are planning to live happily ever after.

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 25, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

Awwww.

Ahhhhh!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:40 PM PDT up reply actions  

It might end badly

but it will be fun while it lasts.

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 25, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Should I be a good husband

and correct her grammar?

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 25, 2008 9:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

I feel dumb whining about the umps all the time

but strike 2 to Barton was clearly outside (to a lefty), and strike 3 to Ellis was clearly outside (to a righty).

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

by Nick on Jun 25, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

Definitely agree on Barton

The pitch to Ellis looked like it could go either way – a good pitch, anyway.

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 25, 2008 9:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

I Hear Ya,

I have no idea where the strike zone is anymore.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

i was behind home plate for this one

and there is no way strike 2 and strike 3 to ellis could fit in one strike zone

Bill James on Duane Kuiper: "It's absolutely incredible that a player this bad could be given 3000 at bats in the major leagues." -- Baseball Abstract, 1982

by blueconversechucks on Jun 26, 2008 10:18 AM PDT up reply actions  

Home run

Ryan!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:34 PM PDT reply actions  

BAD Sweeney. Very very very bad Sweeney.

No soup for you. One year.

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 25, 2008 9:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Not tonight.

He was fine when he was coming within 1/312 of a millimeter of winning 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 25, 2008 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think it was smart to use Casilla,

to rebuild his confidence in a lower-pressure situation. The one and only positive from tonight, to me, is that Casilla’s stuff looked fine and he probably gained confidence from the outing.

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 25, 2008 9:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

See I think when some say

“Geren mismanages the bullpen,” what they really mean is, “He thinks one pitcher is better than the other, and I feel the opposite.” Brown falls behind in the count an awful lot and has pretty spotty command. Foulke lacks the stuff but has the experience to harness what he has. Foulke makes me nervous, but it’s not an obvious call either way.

I like Cindi. A. She never pretends to know more than she does. B. She has unbridled enthusiasm for her "Hotties," and isn't afraid to show it. -IM4Oakgal

by Nico on Jun 25, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

I hate the spelling- Geoff

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:41 PM PDT reply actions  

Can you speak up? I'm a bit deoff.

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 25, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Geostt ignore it.

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

by Nick on Jun 25, 2008 9:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

Is that some seortt of jeoke?

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 25, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yeoss

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

by Nick on Jun 25, 2008 9:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Weoll it's feonnnnny

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 25, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sorry,

I had a “When Harry Met Sally” flashback.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Looks like Gonzales is wearing Cust repellent again

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

by Nick on Jun 25, 2008 9:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Wild game?

Is it hot in here, or is it jeosst me?

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 25, 2008 9:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay. Cust basehit. Rajai pinch runs and then hopefully

something good happens.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:46 PM PDT reply actions  

Like Rajai develops the common sense

not to get picked off in a 4-0 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 25, 2008 9:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Plan ruined.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

Especially since he's not on base

That’s a REAL waste of Rajai!

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 25, 2008 9:52 PM PDT up reply actions  

who cares?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

He'd fly through them like they were stop signs

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 25, 2008 9:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

We need Cust to swing at pitches down the middle

with two 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 25, 2008 9:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

i guess we are going to go 0-20

scoring 1 or zero…great stat btw, how many 1-0 games are there to win

by KCB58 on Jun 25, 2008 9:52 PM PDT reply actions  

Does anyone else hate

Their posturing? Dammit!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:53 PM PDT reply actions  

Good eye

Hannahan!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

and the game ends on another weak groundout.

Let’s get ‘em tomorrow Sir Richard!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 25, 2008 9:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Dammit!

Hate being shut out!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 25, 2008 9:56 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh well. At least the Angels lost too!

We didn’t lose any ground. Kendrick looked good tonight. So did Smitty. Let’s get them tomorrow! Is the game on MLBTV?

by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 25, 2008 10:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Oh well! At least the Angels finally lost!

We didn’t lose ground. But we didn’t gain ground either. Kendrick looked really good. Greg Smith pitched pretty well too. Help us King Richard! Your’e our only hope! Is the game on MLBTV tomorrow?

by A'sfansince1970 on Jun 25, 2008 10:03 PM PDT reply actions  

So nice, you had to post it twice

Me? I left my couch to watch Get Smart.

Let’s win the series tomorrow!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 25, 2008 11:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

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