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Open Thread: Game 78 - A's vs. Phillies (cont)

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Harden is spinning an absolute gem today, leading 3-0 behind first inning offense and a homerun by Carlos Gonzalez as we head to the seventh!

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with the first pick in the draft

I take Derrick Rose. Zonis, you are now on the clock.

by sourstuff on Jun 26, 2008 2:09 PM PDT   0 recs

Michael Beasley..

Screw the BS reports about being immature…he is 19

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by OaktownPower on Jun 26, 2008 2:09 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He's also going to try to play PF at 6'7"

That’s going to be a problem.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:10 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

it will be on D....

But no 4 can guard him either…...The only concern is that he is a 3/4 tweener….the skill on offense is better than anyone in this draft though. He will need to be coerced and taught to play D though.

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by OaktownPower on Jun 26, 2008 2:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

What do you mean by "skill on offense" exactly?

Because Derrick Rose is going to be a Top 3 point guard in the NBA within, what, 2 years? 3 if there’s some sort of unexpected slowed development?

About the only thing Rose can’t do all that well right now is shoot a jumper, and Jason Kidd has made a hall of fame career out of not being able to shoot.

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by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I mean the moves/footwork/ball skill he has on O

He is extremely skilled with the ball and his feet around the hoop and get get a shot pretty much whenever he wants.

Rose is a stud, I just consider him more of a playmaker than a guy who is going to go and get you 30 a night like I think Beasley can and will soon enough.

That being said….I sure as hell would go Rose #1 if I am Chicago.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 26, 2008 2:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ok, I totally agree

Your first comment was just a little vague and I wasn’t sure what you meant.

Rose isn’t going to be a bigtime scorer, but I actually consider that a good thing. He’s a true point guard, not one of the hybrid scoring point guards that are all over the place. Rose is going to make Luol Deng a really, really good player.

John Paxson has a ton of work to do after screwing up the past 2 seasons. If he does anything other than take Rose he should be fired on the spot (but won’t be).

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by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yea, it was.....My bad.

I totally agree on Rose….I love his game and the way he handles himself on the court. I like Deng a lot and you’re right…..he’s going to be magically much better next year.

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 26, 2008 2:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

OT:

Better name: OJ Mayo or Coco Crisp?

by sourstuff on Jun 26, 2008 2:11 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Coco Crisp

A compilation of two beloved cereals, beats 1 beloved item (OJ) and one gross one…

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by kbtoyz on Jun 26, 2008 2:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Isn't "OJ" technically a nickname?

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by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

No Way!

And on his borth certificate you think it says, FIRST NAME: OJ….you can’t use that reasoning

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by kbtoyz on Jun 26, 2008 2:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Ain't got no birth serf ticket rot 'ere

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by Buck Turgidson on Jun 26, 2008 2:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Nothing like a snarky blog

To point out when you type too fast…

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by kbtoyz on Jun 26, 2008 2:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

My son is also named Bort!

by rebus on Jun 26, 2008 2:16 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Actually, I can use whatever reasoning I want.

That’s how the interwebz work.

OJ is his first and middle initials. Coco is a nickname because Covelli is a weird first name.

Not that “Ovinton J’Anthony” is a common name or anything, but still…

by mikev on Jun 26, 2008 2:17 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I know at least six Ovtintons

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by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

im not saying OJ isn't a correct answer, but to say OJ wins by default

would be incorrect. You just like the name better

"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse

by kbtoyz on Jun 26, 2008 2:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Kala Kaaihue

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

by Jennifer on Jun 26, 2008 2:15 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

and his brother Kia

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

by Jennifer on Jun 26, 2008 2:18 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

question

CBS Sportline had Bowen for a homer and then took it back and made it a double. What happened? Sportline glitch? Bad call?

Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC

by closetasfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:12 PM PDT   0 recs

Bowen

broke all the Ump’s crayons, so he changed the call.

by sourstuff on Jun 26, 2008 2:13 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Glitch...

It went off the wall in CF

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by OaktownPower on Jun 26, 2008 2:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Harden has 76 pitches through 7

That’s pretty awesome.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:13 PM PDT   0 recs

and just imagine

if you guys were just a tad more diligent…

by sourstuff on Jun 26, 2008 2:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

That's AMAZING.

Bullpen might not be needed, except for poor Street, who needs save ops.

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 26, 2008 2:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

that it is and

who is warming up for Philly?

by A'sfaninNC on Jun 26, 2008 2:14 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

what time did this game start?

this is probably a pretty quick game

Let's have our Piazza and eat the Cust too - SPWC

by closetasfan on Jun 26, 2008 2:17 PM PDT   0 recs

12:35

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 26, 2008 2:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Well,

I’m gonna go make a protein shake.

by sourstuff on Jun 26, 2008 2:17 PM PDT   0 recs

I hear they've replaced his leg with a pretty badass gun

But he’s still not as hot as Rose McGowan.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

WHAT?!

I don’t think so.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 26, 2008 2:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'm gonna throw Swooney

into my Delorean and gun it to 88.

by sourstuff on Jun 26, 2008 2:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Where were going we don't need roads

"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse

by kbtoyz on Jun 26, 2008 2:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Can we get doc brown as a base running coach?

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by GreenAndGoldFish on Jun 26, 2008 3:12 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

WTF happened?

Just tuned in.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 26, 2008 2:19 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Hit an RBI double, and scored on a single

But twisted his ankle on the slide

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

by baseballgirl on Jun 26, 2008 2:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

thanks

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 26, 2008 2:20 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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 26, 2008 2:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

He hurt himself.

But he’s still ridiculously good-looking.

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by Kimberly on Jun 26, 2008 2:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Damn, CS...

It takes a pitchout to get him at least

Bring back Hammer.

by OaktownPower on Jun 26, 2008 2:20 PM PDT   0 recs

details on sweeney please?

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 26, 2008 2:20 PM PDT   0 recs

Yeah-- for those who saw it, how bad did it look?

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by Joey C. on Jun 26, 2008 2:22 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

he was crying

his mom fainted, and a young paramedic blew chunks.

by sourstuff on Jun 26, 2008 2:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

So......... day to day?

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by Joey C. on Jun 26, 2008 2:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Didn't look like anything at all really

Which probably means he tore everything and broke four bones.

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by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:23 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Dude

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by Joey C. on Jun 26, 2008 2:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sweeney had his leg/foot caught

on the catcher coming into home plate. He was walking around, so I’m hoping it isn’t that bad. But who knows with the A’s luck.

by Blez on Jun 26, 2008 2:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

It wasn't Sal Fasano, was it?

I’m gonna kill that guy.

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by Joey C. on Jun 26, 2008 2:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

you can see then video highlight/lowlight of Sweeney's "injury"

on gameday.


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by micdog2001 on Jun 26, 2008 2:35 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sweeney gets his revenge.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 26, 2008 2:21 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

kbtoyz

where have u been my whole life?

by sourstuff on Jun 26, 2008 2:22 PM PDT   0 recs

I'm glad we met

and possibly pissed off every moderator on this site…

"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse

by kbtoyz on Jun 26, 2008 2:24 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I really don't want to see anybody but Harden pitch for the A's today

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:25 PM PDT   0 recs

Agreed. DO NOT bring in Foulke

"I was right and you were wrong." - Ray Fosse

by kbtoyz on Jun 26, 2008 2:25 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd rather see Foulke than Embree

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:28 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I'd rather see Rose McGowan than either of them

But that’s just me…

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by Joey C. on Jun 26, 2008 2:29 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Mmmmm

I’m actually watching Charmed right now.

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by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Judges?

Yes, we’ll accept that.

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by Joey C. on Jun 26, 2008 2:30 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

what?

embree has pitched much better than foulke so far this season.

by rebus on Jun 26, 2008 2:31 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

When did this happen?

Embree has a 3.98 ERA, Foulke has a 3.28 ERA.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:33 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Yes, but it's a very "clutch" 3.98

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by Joey C. on Jun 26, 2008 2:34 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Also

They both has 2 losses, Embree has blown 3 saves to Foulke’s 0, they have an identical WHIP, and DERA for Foulke is 3.95 and it’s 4.61 for Embree.

Any way you slice it, Foulke’s been better. The only thing I couldn’t find was inherited runners information, so unless Foulke is allowing a lot more of those guys to score, he’s simply been quite a bit better this year.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:39 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

They both HAVE 2 losses

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

...

I just like being a smartass.

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by Joey C. on Jun 26, 2008 2:41 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

Sarcasm didn't pass through the Interweb barrier that time

And I suffered the consequences because I actually went and looked all that stuff up.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 26, 2008 2:42 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs

I get my jollies making people do unnecessary research

I’m petty that way.

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by Joey C. on Jun 26, 2008 2:45 PM PDT to parent up   0 recs