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Open Game Thread: Game 79 - A's vs. Giants

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The A's open a three-game series at home against the Giants tonight at 7:05 p.m.  My fellow Cal Poly Mustang alum Kevin Correia takes on Dana Eveland, as the Giants look to avenge the A's series sweep at AT&T Park earlier in Interleague play.  

Chavez and Sweeney remain out of the lineup, replaced by Rajai Davis, Emil Brown, and Jack Hannahan.  

Lineup

San Francisco Giants @ Oakland Athletics

06/27/08 7:05 PM PDT

San Francisco Giants Oakland Athletics
Fred Lewis - LF Mark Ellis - 2B
Jose Castillo - 3B Kurt Suzuki - C
Randy Winn - DH Jack Cust - DH
Bengie Molina - C Bobby Crosby - SS
Aaron Rowand - CF Carlos Gonzalez - RF
Ray Durham - 2B Emil Brown - LF
Rich Aurilia - 1B Jack Hannahan - 3B
Brian Horwitz - RF Rajai Davis - CF
Emmanuel Burriss - SS Daric Barton - 1B


 

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good lord

We’re going to score -12 runs.

Can an aging lemur suffer from dementia? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 27, 2008 6:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is Barry Zito

not pitching?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He has a "moderate" ankle sprain.

And it’s all swollen.

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by Kimberly on Jun 27, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Day-to-day.

And hopefully will be ready to play in the next series against the Angels.

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by Kimberly on Jun 27, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He's in my basement...

I’m nursing him back to health.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 27, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Need any help with that?

I think you do.

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by Kimberly on Jun 27, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

probably miss this series.

RyRy and Chav available in a pinch. Might be back Monday.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 27, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My prediction for the game

Carlos Gonzalez will walk at least once.

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Jun 27, 2008 7:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

An inning.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 27, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're breezy!

Yay! Now maybe this smoke will go away.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 7:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Very nice,

Eveland.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

anyone else having trouble with mlb.com

or do they just hate me?

Billy Beane For Commissioner!

by CrackBaby on Jun 27, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can't it be both?

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jun 27, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dana,

Yummy! Swollen ankle, or no.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oops!

I meant Ryan.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 7:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ok

what was with that piano noise?

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

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

Never mind

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Jun 27, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So what's for dinner?

Chicken sandwich here. And a skinny dip ale-or maybe 6 of them, it is friday night.

"Camelot sure fell apart, didn't it?"-Steve McCatty

by 5Aces on Jun 27, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sushi and sapporo

now pretzels for munching

by SanLeandroA's on Jun 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Had some ribs

snacking on chips and dip

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Jun 27, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Clamn chowder,

its Friday fish night. Still observing the Catholic tradition.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Chowdeh? Chowdeh? It's chowdah!

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 27, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

WOO! Dana!!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 27, 2008 7:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Weeeee!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 27, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

damn

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

by Jennifer on Jun 27, 2008 7:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The (potentially) good news is

Correia has already made 2-3 mistakes, including a “drive me!” hanging slider to Crosby and the 0-2 pitch that Gonzalez popped up. If he keeps throwing a few of those, the A’s will be in good shape.

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 27, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

hated to see Crosby miss that 2-2 pitch to the screen

Had double or homer all over it, just barely missed it.

by paradox on Jun 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Your 2008 Oakland A's!

If the other team sucks long enough, the A’s might score a run!

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 27, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm always so torn when my favorite team goes against my favorite player

Good thing the Giants suck, so Rowand could go 12 for 12 this series and the A’s can still sweep.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well this is not good.

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Jun 27, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm ashamed that they even scored a run

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 27, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know!

These are the giants! (not!)

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ugh!

Hating that!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That's an alarming trend,

Eveland’s BBs are more than Ks in June, back in April and May, he Ks almost double BBs.

by javaball on Jun 27, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's also leading the league in fewest HRs/9IP,

but Horwitz and Winn both nearly got him.

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 27, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

and

his name is Dana.

by sourstuff on Jun 27, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah, whatta Putz

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 27, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That's his wife's name

right?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I will say,

Dana is much better than being one of those people whose last name’s sound like a first name. I hate that.

by sourstuff on Jun 27, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean like Thomas Frank?

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

by iglew on Jun 27, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is it just me, or is Raj just asking for a called strike?

I always cringe when players do the whole “wow, I almost swung really, really, really hard at that last pitch” routine.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 27, 2008 7:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bart

On!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can we please take the lead here?

I hate trailing against the Giants.

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by Kimberly on Jun 27, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why can't Dale do that all the time? That's supposed to be his game

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The word "pressing" comes to mind

Nice to see that he occasionally remembers to hit, though.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 27, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

A little more to the right

Ellis.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 7:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Zook!

Lets go baby!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 7:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

dammit!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Zooks got a break too -

the 1-2 pitch was a strike.

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 27, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I came into this series fully expecting another sweep

That’s probably not the right fandom mindset.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 27, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Is there another mind set

you should have?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Point taken

But the disappointment right now is crippling.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 27, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Plenty of time

to overcome a 1-0.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My head says "yes"

My rest of me says “WE’RE ALL GONNA DIE!”

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 27, 2008 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

These are the gnats.

We should kick their asses every time!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think he was also at Lincoln Middle

before that.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw that

He’s a very gentle and understanding educator, while still promoting responsibility. Its why Alameda has some of the best schools in the nation.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Impressive

I did not know that

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 27, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

It just seems that the A's often score runs in the late innings.

either because they have made the adjustments or the opposing pitchers are tired.

Would be interesting to see the stats on that.

by javaball on Jun 27, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

heres the stat

Bocro is batting cleanup=our lineup blows.

by sourstuff on Jun 27, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thanks

so it looks the second time around (Innings 4-6), they make the adjustments and score some runs,
but later on the bullpen, they are back to the beginning level.

by javaball on Jun 27, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get past the starter, get into the crappy, crappy bullpen

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 27, 2008 8:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bust his buttt!

Oh yes please!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

1-1, as Hanny drives in Carlos

E Brown motots to third. Two out.

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

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

Wooooooo! You go Miley!

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Oh shit. I spoke untruthfully. My A/C is not working but I would

rather have an A’s win!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Carlos Gonzalez - Never going to the minors again

I loved that leap over the single to left. Nice athleticism.

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Jun 27, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Plain and simple- I think he's legit.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think the gripe comes from the fact that the A's have a very light-hitting OF

Like, very. But I agree that CF is not necessarily the problem.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 27, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I hear ya but this guy looks more and more like a star

every time I see him play.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Word

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 27, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Phenomenal

2 out rally!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not only did he miss a two-run double by inches,

but I’ll take 18 pitches seen by Rajai in two ABs.

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 27, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

That was a terrific at bat by Rajai

9 pitches, battled hard, and if one of the best defensive CFs in baseball wasn’t out there that ball might have dropped in.

Correia is over 80 pitches already, and that Giants bullpen is really quite terrible.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Alright. Traffic is INSANE tonight!

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 27, 2008 8:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I've driven all over the damn Bay Area today,

including an airport run to SFO. Coming back to Oakland took 1:15. After 7pm.

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 27, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Friday nights

You know that’s gonna happen on Friday in the Bay Area. No matter where you gotta go…so does everyone else…!!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 27, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Get away day,

and yet you can’t go anywhere.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that's an absolute fact

I telecommute of Friday’s to avoid it all

by SanLeandroA's on Jun 27, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Definitely.

It’s compounded by the fact that I’ve been in traffic on 580, 680, 238, 880, 80, 101 and back today. I just want to sit and not go anywhere for a while!

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 27, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nothing that alcohol and cussing can't fix.

Get it out of your system NOW! Cuss, drink, cuss, drink, drink, drink, CUSS!!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jack CUSS?

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 27, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poppy approved this message.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Cracking open a good bottle of wine NOW!

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 27, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Wish I was tipping a glass with ya.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

i was looking foward

to having a brew with my pizza dinner, and sadly, i have none.

looks like after dinner i’m gonna pick some up and reeeelaaaaxx

white esurance sign behind home plate..oh so that’s why durham is an absolutely terrible defensive second baseman.. - xbhaskarx

by BigTuna on Jun 27, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We're you in that mess yesterday?

Cuz that was just somw crazy sh*t?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I live off of Lewelling and Washington in SL

I could barely get out of the driveway with all the diverted traffic backed up

by SanLeandroA's on Jun 27, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank gawds I live in Alameda

and never have to get on that craziness

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

been doing it for years

it’s what AN is for

but i’m going to bed real soon

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

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 27, 2008 8:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are we supposed to believe you just because you made up a username

that suggests this??

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

yes

but, go ahead and test me. not sure how you test someone’s from the east coast . . .

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

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 27, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

one test is if you say things like "pull the wool over"

but I live in Lexington, right off the road Paul Revere rode on

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

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 27, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you got me there

actually, if I were enough of a geek to know, i’d have to live in the silicon valley

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

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 27, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You must not have been in lexington then

it’s a great town, but it’s not a place where people say “I had a great time” Quiet suburbia with great schools.

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

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 27, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a huge college b-ball fan. Toured Rupp Arena

and hung out with my cousins who live in Louisville and Lexington.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh. The time zone changes in Kentucky too.

At least parts of Kentucky.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Unless paul revere rode a long way

you assumed right (and Revere never even got to concord)

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

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 27, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

that lexington is fun

but you wouldn’t raise your kids there. for college bball, unless you count BC, the closest place to us is Storrs. Now, for pro basketball, different story

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

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 27, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay. I've met plenty of people from Storrs

at the Final 4. Thought they were really nice folks.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In Storrs

they root first for the girls, second for the boys. For obvious reasons

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

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 27, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm a big Emeka Okafor fan. Met him in New Orleans

and he was pretty damn cool.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Loved how Ellie looked that ball 4 all the way in and waited for the call

before taking off for 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 27, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Way to rep Poly

Sorry I came in a bit late, I was off watching the Blues game

Something clever

by SLOtown on Jun 27, 2008 8:42 PM PDT 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 27, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

it's too late now

but for future reference, a runner in scoring position for Cust is either 1) on third with the bases loaded or 2) anywhere on the bases. Being on second is irrelevant.

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

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 27, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't do it. I'm exhausted. Going to bed so I can spend all day tomorrow looking for temp housing

Nite everyone. Go win this one, A’s (and the next one and next won, etc)

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Jun 27, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Goodnight kapers!

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 27, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

1 run but 102 pitches in 5 IP -

We may have lost the battle, but we have won the war with Correia.

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 27, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Knocking a pitcher out by scoring 6 runs in the first is always better

But the A’s offense did a decent job of working the count. Now that they’re into the bullpen for the final 4 innings, they need to take advantage of that.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

how many did he throw last inning?

Seems like it was hardly any.

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

by iglew on Jun 27, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

six pitches

86 total

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

by One won lost won on Jun 27, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dale caught that with a lotta white showing

Do you Yabu?

Yabooooooooooooooooooooo…

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 27, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It might translate to this park

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

*every* night

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The lineup with Swooney and Chavez in it isn't tooooo terrible

And once Frank comes back it’ll be downright mediocre.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

By "NL" you mean

not good enough for the AL?

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

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 27, 2008 8:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You

are such a dork!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmm. Maybe I'll make a glittery poster for tomorrow's 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 27, 2008 8:55 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CarGon rocks

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Jun 27, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CarGon---Double!!

runners at second and third now!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 27, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CarGon is a fucking stud.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

and only 22 yrs old

give him that Swisher contract!!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 27, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ohtobe22likecarlosgonzalez

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

fickle.

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 27, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

STFU

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh Carlos!

I love you! That’s what it should say.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A-

dorable!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

AWESOME!

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 27, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2nd and 3rd, nobody out

Let’s just get one run. I’m not even gonna be greedy.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Done, Brown delivers

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

by One won lost won on Jun 27, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

DFA DFA CRAP

“Machine is back” sigh

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

by SwampyD on Jun 27, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

A's lead, 2-1

no one out, Yabu out, runners at first and third

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

by One won lost won on Jun 27, 2008 9:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Brown must be thrilled that the infield was in.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He leads the team in counting?

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 27, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Billy will still DFA him

just because so many people on AN ask for it

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

by eastcoasta'sfan on Jun 27, 2008 9:02 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Aww!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well, he shouldn't DFA him now

But when/if everybody is healthy, he should be let go because the other guys are simply better and/or younger players.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

So if an ex-catcher is a manager...

Bochy, Geren, Sciosa…
..if a pitcher just ain’t got nothing, throwing meatball after meatball, does the catcher look in the dugout, give a “secret sign” (like rubbing his mask with his forearm, or yelling out, “He sucks bigtime!!”) so that the manager doesn’t have to think twice, just bring the hook..??

Anyone know?

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

by One won lost won on Jun 27, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Haha!

Did someone get hurt?

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

There is NO laughing about the possibility of Rowand getting hurt on my watch

We might have to fight.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Nah

He became my favorite player in 2001 when he first got called up by the Sox and I saw him play defense a few times. There was a game against Tampa Bay where Mark Buehrle took a no hitter into I think the 8th inning. In that game he made two absolutely ridiculous catches that prolonged the no hitter. From that point on he was my guy.

Plus, if he’s gonna get hurt, he better be the one making the catch.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was

scary!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yay HannaMontanahan!

Also, Horwitz, here’s a little tip: Let Aaron Rowand make that play.

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 9:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ziggy!

Getting ready.

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 9:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Who?

Oh, you mean Dale.

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 27, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The outfield collision...

Just about the only time I’ve ever clapped and yelled, Go Giants!

I love “those” Giants plays.

More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/

by louismg on Jun 27, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Waddell- Went to attempt to fix the a/c. Flipped breaker

and a/c starting working….and the A’s scored again. Your suggestion worked quite well.

Go A’s!! Let’s treat ‘em like Zito is on the mound!!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 9:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Coolio- 1, 2, 3, 4... when I leave the A's score.

Gotta, gotta, get-up, get-down.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Well,

The 2 out pitching change is always nice!

Stomper is a badass!

by lynnzgal on Jun 27, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dale!

ok, i’ll stop.

by sourstuff on Jun 27, 2008 9:12 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Lucky Chipper Jones not on the A's

then you’d really have to stop!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 27, 2008 9:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hi.

Sincerely,
Chip

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Heads up play by Horwitz,

compensating for the physical mistake with a mental 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 27, 2008 9:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

+1 for extra attempt

hey, the runner might have missed home plate…
Always good to double check, throw home!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 27, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ellis walks,

runners on first and second…long inning,
3-0 on Suzuki

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

by One won lost won on Jun 27, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I've never heard of several of these Giants

and they don’t seem to be particularly young

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 27, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes,

that would be the giants – they’re no good but at least they’re not a bunch of cheap rookies with potential….

"...in baseball you wear a cap." -- george carlin

by Hot Cup Joe on Jun 27, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

:)

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

by SwampyD on Jun 27, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The A's have good offenseive chemistry

either no runs or a bunch of them, if they get hot, they can really go on a tear

by javaball on Jun 27, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Korach and Vince

think Ziegler coming in next inning.
Too long sitting for Eveland

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

by One won lost won on Jun 27, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate my busy life. Haven't listened to Korach yet this year.

Hell… I used to prefer radio over TV but my butt likes the couch more. Anyone ever get a ton of stuff done at home while LISTENING to the radio broadcast?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love the fact that Fosse hates the Giants. He's a homer but

in this case, I really enjoy listening to him talk up the A’s and show that there is no comparison between them in regards to success.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 27, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Fosse disdains poor baseball play

and the Giants show that too often.

Some announcers are charitable and ignore the fine points. Fosse lets it fly, verbally, when players don’t measure up.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 27, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ask the ESPN announcers

who called him Dale Barton in the Tokyo 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 27, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That announcer was Gary Thorne

http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/

by thejd44 on Jun 27, 2008 9:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs