Open Game Thread: Game 82 - A's at Angels
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 6:46 PM PDT
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PrintOakland Athletics at Los Angeles Angels, Jun 30, 2008 7:05 PM PDT
Well now, what better place to start the second half of the season than against the team that's currently standing in between you and the playoffs? I can't think of one.
The A's travel to Anaheim to take on the Angels. They put Greg Smith on the mound with his 4-6 record and 3.69 ERA. He faces Jon Garland who is 7-4 with a 4.05 ERA. Garland has had two starts against the A's this year and one was very good, one was very bad. One start on April 28th at Angel Stadium, he allowed seven earned runs to the A's. Then earlier this month he went seven innings and allowed only two earned runs. Garland had a terrible April, an amazing May and has had a decent June. Hopefully the A's can cap off his month by adding another seven earned runs to his stat line.
Smith has also started twice against the Angels this year. He went eight innings in his first start only allowing two ER. He went sixth and a third innings earlier this month, allowing five runs, four earned, against the Halos.
Here is an interesting note from the MLB game preview.
Geren used 64 different lineups in Oakland's first 81 games.
I don't know about you, but I love this. The A's don't really have guys who should be hitting in certain spots in the lineup. So play with it until you figure out where people work best.
The A's sit four and a half games back with 81 games to play. The second half run starts tonight. Ryan Sweeney is back in the A's lineup tonight as is Eric Chavez. Here is the A's lineup:
Ryan Sweeney
Suzuki
Cust
Chavez
Crosby
Gonzalez
Ellis
Hannahan
Barton
So Barton has sunk to last in the lineup. Probably a wise choice by Geren. Good to see Sweeney back at the top of that order.
The Angels go with this group:
Figgins
Aybar
Guerrero
Hunter
Kendrick
Matthews
Rivera
Kotchman
Napoli
The guy who scares me in this lineup more than anyone else outside of Vlad is Kendrick. He's just such a good hitter. Hopefully Smith can keep the lineup in check.
LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!!
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Thank God
Chavvy and Sweeney are back in the lineup!!!!
The offense is so bad without them, I feel like we just made atrade for two good bats!!!!
Go A’s!!!!
It's a bit odd to see Ellis dropped down in the lineup, with Suzuki sticking at #2...
The A's colors are green and gold.
The A's haven't really improved much
since their last series against the Angels. So I’m not terribly optimistic about this series, the same when Blanton takes the mound.
Live from NY! It's Force!!!
Well here I am in NYC, right across the street from MSG on another one of my business trips to the home office. Too bad I’ll miss this series, but thank the good Lord I missed yesterday’s game, I was already way upset about Saturday night’s fiasco.
I had high hopes for this series, predicting the A’s would go into it 10 games over .500 after the halway point.
I’ve got bad feelings about this roadie, playing against 2 high-caliber and very hot ballclubs. I like the lineup tonight, let’s hope the baseball gods do as well.
Looks like a twin killing for the NY clubs, only scoring 1 run apiece. Should make for an interesting read in the papers tomorrow.
I don't get the rampant Kendrick love
Career 99 OPS+ with a BABIP around .360 and a LD% around 16%. The high BABIP seems to be mainly due to a massive tendency to hit ground balls. 9 career HR. What do people like so much about him?
He destroyed the minors at a very young age
The BBs are a problem, but his power is not as bad as it looks from his ML stats. And his swing is very impressive to watch. I hope that he continues to underachieve…
The A's colors are green and gold.
The ball just jumps off his bat
I hope he’s not that good, but I fear he’s better than his career numbers so far.
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
His minor league numbers are impressive, but in pretty extreme hitters parks
I remain skeptical until he actually produces in the majors with a semi-reasonable BABIP and doesn’t hit more than half his balls on the ground
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 30, 2008 7:10 PM PDT up reply actions
His babip has always been very high, and
ground balls are immune to park factors.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Is a very high BABIP really sustainable with the low LD%
I’m certainly no expert on the topic, but it doesn’t make sense to me
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 30, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I love this lineup
Takes advantage of who’s swinging well and splits L/R so we don’t crumble when the great Darren Oliver comes in. First ballot hall of famer, that one.
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
If the A's want to make the playoffs this year, they NEED a better offense.
They need one or two more bats for the lineup, and they need Right Handed bats if possible. Good bats, not Emil Brown bats.
Jason Bay. Xavier Nady. Brian Giles. We need all kinds of help wherever we can get it. If Barton can’t improve and not become Dan Johnson part 2, we need a replacement for him for the rest of the year. Likewise with Buck, and maybe even Patrol Craft.
If we did acquire Jason Bay and Xaiver Nady or Brian Giles, installing the latter acquisition at First Base, once Thomas got back we would have a decent lineup, if not a strong one.
2B Ellis
CF Sweeney
RF Bay
DH Thomas
1B Nady
LF Cust
3B Chavez
SS Crosby
C1 Suzuki
All of a sudden, that doesn’t look that bad.
facepalm.jpg
Than get Giles
problem is that Giles has a very high salary. Though that and his age might mean he could be very cheap prospect wise.
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AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Seconded....without the sexual feelings
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 30, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Thirded...with them.
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.
Okay, Bob
That is effing nasty. Go away.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
He just wrapped his gum around a wad of chaw.
1. Gum is the devil.
2. That has to taste like shit.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
I have an announcement to make...
I HATE the fucking Angels.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:13 PM PDT reply actions
BREAKING NEWS
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.
****BREAKING NEWS****
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
Eddie G went down.
Saltalamacchia looks like he’s been starving for three months.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Damn, that *sounded* good.
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.
It's because I've been drinking
Let me take this opportunity to apologize to everyone in advance.
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.
Karma chameleon?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Please don't.
Thanks,
The Management
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Give me tiiime...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
I forgive you, pam. Please don't "drunk dial" me later...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought she was an emailer?
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
it's true.
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.
"enebriated emailer"
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
Rays beat the RedSox btw
despite a rally in the 9th by the Sox, primarily coming off a popup hitting the roof.
Troy Percival came up lame covering third on the play, and was taken out of the game. So with the Rays seeking late inning help, perhaps a Huston Street, Alan Embree and/or Keith Foulke trade could be in the mix?
facepalm.jpg
Everyone is walking Figgins this year...
I’m quite pleased that Smith did not.
The A's colors are green and gold.
OMG
They’ve replaced RyRy’s leg with a hook.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
He could have starred in "3:10 to Yuma"
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Have you seen it?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
The remake?
I got to the part where they burn down Batman’s barn. Then I read a spoiler and decided I didn’t want to see the ending.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
That movie looks absolutely sick. I can't wait to see it.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm leaving work early to catch it.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Sneak preview night... when are you seeing it?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Gasp!
I was going the day it opened. I don’t know if I could do a midnight show like I did Star Wars. But this is WAY better than Star Wars.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Have you seen it ILLEGALLY?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Nope. I thought you were more hi-tech
and just wondered. My buddy at work saw The Love Guru before I even went to opening night.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
Batman is the one with a peg leg!
or The Machinist if you prefer.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
BOBBY! DOUBLE!
woooooot!
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.
Anyone getting a shaky picture with Directv?
It’s bad in regular definition and horrible in HD.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
The game looks like it is in slow motion
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
by wacchampions on Jun 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
It looks like we are in The Matrix
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
yes, hideous
was considering de-lazifying and heading downstairs to the bigscreen to watch in HD… but it sounds like that is even worse… thank you for saving me a 15 step trip
Okay so here I am sitting here in Atlanta watching this game on the Extra Innings Baseball Package
What is the deal with the game being in slow motion.,.....it is very hard to watch
There is no A in OFFENSE!!
Barry Zito on the hill vs Cubs
Top of the 1st: Two BB, two K, one fly out. 19 pitches.
by SwisherThresher on Jun 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions
Oh how I wish CarGon would rock the high socks.
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.
I don't know if I could handle it.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
This is true.
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.
just today i was wondering how long til cargon becomes the subject of slash fics
i think i have my answer
I expect a fAnPOsT! tomorrow, schmifty.
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.
oh dear! oh no no no, not from me :)
but i’m sure the fic writers will catch on soon… who am i kidding, they probably caught on when he was in AA
Oh how I wish Buck was back...
Patrol Craft, Biscuit, and RyRy is the OF…
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Sunshine Biscuit.
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.
the first picture of him in flashfire's fanpost made me...
[something manly]
The A's colors are green and gold.
I wish he would hit a double already.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
My request is easier to accomplish.
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.
come on ellis!
i really don’t want to see that swing then head drop this at bat.
What about Barry?
"Barry who?" Forst said, and I felt like I was in the middle of a knock-knock joke.
My nephew just said "okay that's long enough!"
The camera was mesmerized by his ugly mug.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
Do it.
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.
I think that was one of them
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Are you sure you can't come to AN 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.
Are you sure you can't fly to AN Day- KC?
It’s all on week nights. Bastards.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you guys getting together this year?
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Not sure. I got a promotion which means more money
and NO life. I have about 6 weeks of vacation but can’t get a single day off.
However, I haven’t missed an A’s series in KC since I was 13 years old (no need to do any math here pam) so I’ll find myself going somehow.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
When you were 13, I was...
oh i can’t even count back that far. I’m three drinks deep.
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.
Aw.
Aren’t you starting to feel a little ill?
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
A lot ill. Iller than ill.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Definitely do that.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions
When is AN Day-KC?
I could use a vacation…
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.
Tickets are less than $200 :-)
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Does Southwest fly there?
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.
Yep. Should be direct.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Dude, Southwest is like $300.
Who’s at $200?
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.
PS - Don't let me book a ticket drunk.
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.
RT
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.
Good idear.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought I had DLed it but may have deleted it
because it was too annoying.
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.
DING DING DING DING DING DING DING
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
E.X.A.C.T.L.Y.
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.
I remember a few deals from OAK
a week or so ago. I think the cheapest I’ve found was $120 each way.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
I was referring to "Jennifer pricing" because I was
going to come out for AN Day but couldn’t find anything for less than $600. PLEASE check while you are sober.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Are you not coming?
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.
I'm not coming. One of my gf's Chinese Sharpei's
is having eye surgery in KC so we are going there instead :-(
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmmm.....
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.
Hmmmm....
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
She has more than ONE Chinese Sharpei?
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.
Yes. The other one already had
eye surgery. No kids though.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
LS...1-0 A's
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
I said Ellis was the guy I wanted up last time...
and he does me proud today.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Are you sure? Should we send it back?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
check the receipt
to authenticate as an official MLB “run”.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
Inferiority complex?
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.
not bad for a 2nd baseman
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
An Emmy AND a Grammy?
What’s next?
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
2-0!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
a 2-out RBI? I must be dreaming.
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.
last weekend i met someone named Dale and I couldn't help laughing at his name
when i explained why… people didn’t really get it
I always thought you had to be up at 4:00 or 5:00 in the morning
to get THAT one?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Barton sizzles basehit to CF
CarGon scores easily
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
At this rate I will be drunk by the 3rd inning
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 30, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
At this rate, I was drunk two hours ago
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
each base=1 beer??
Crosby=4 beers
CarGon=4 beers, Barton=1 beer..
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Way to "Chip In", Dale!!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions
Man Sweeney
laced that. Too bad right at Aybar.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions
Garland not only looks bad today,
but he seems to have a very good instinct not to throw the baseball.
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
He's totally out of sorts
A’s slipped him a regulation softball for his warmup tosses.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
keep replaying it on tivo to try to figure out what he is saying
“fucking had that…pitches? christ?” ah i’m not so good at reading lips.
Probably upset that he missed the comebacker
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
I think I took more pictures of him than anyone else during yesterday's game.
Oops.
Photography Page | Flickr
I didn't upload them all because
there must have been like 30 pictures of him just sitting in the dugout or signing stuff for the little kids. He’s worth it though :)
Photography Page | Flickr
LITTLE KIDS?!
My ovaries just quivered.
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
hehe, aw too bad.
in 2 weeks I get to see him in person for the first time (yankee stadium)... yes!!
now WHY did i insist “i don’t want outfield seats”?! totally forgot about swoon at the time :(
Hopefully, you'll still be able to get a few good shots.
The Ryan Sweeney photos online collection is growing! Yay!
Photography Page | Flickr
Are they trying to break in RyRy's new hook?
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
How does Zito all of a sudden throw 88 again?
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
What is it about Angels
that makes it so they’re all mouth breathers? Kotchman, Lackey…seriously, what’s the deal? I know it’s partially because Lackey doesn’t have two brain cells to rub together, but Kotchman actually seems like he has a brain.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions
Did you see the LAA pre-game? They asked Lackey "why are you so good?"
He said “because of my Mom and clean living.”
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Jered Weaver:
I’ve seen his haircut 100+ times, but just cannot get over it.
The A's colors are green and gold.
I just saw the Weaver error for the first time,
and I think it should have been ruled a hit.
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
The Gap owns the A's. The A's own the gap.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions
One of my all-time favorite calls on SportsCenter:
“Miguel Tejada goes shopping at the gap… picks up some flip-flops and Eric Chavez.”
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
Me miss Miggy.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Suzuki-2B hit to open the 3rd
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 7:46 PM PDT reply actions
Molina
just stretched a hit to left field into a single.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
What game are you talking about?
The Giants?
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, I don’t have the pleasure of watching the A’s game seeming as though Sacramento does not have A’s fans in it so the game is therefore not televised.
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
Ah.
I feel your pain being a former Sacramentan.
by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
hey guys and gals, i'm here
Lets crush those angels!
Ps. i know some were bashing zook’s hitting, and yes its only a 2 week hitting streak, but at least he is putting a streak together, unlike some past catchers
Go Zook@!
by TheGreenGoldCrush on Jun 30, 2008 7:48 PM PDT reply actions
We got an Eric Chavez signed bat donated today at my work
for my upcoming event auction and it was all I could do not to run away with it. Granted, I’d probably get fired, but still.
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.
Only if the inscription was:
“I promise not to keep getting injured.”
The A's colors are green and gold.
are you sure you need a job?
I mean, how much is a paycheck really worth in the long run?
There's no crying in baseball!
Hey everybody
Got me a new laptop: Woo hoo!
Now I just have to pay for it: Boo hoo!
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
hey me too,
u sure it wasn’t 3rd in the AL West?
by TheGreenGoldCrush on Jun 30, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm a jinx! I ban myself from this thread....
..unless I find something incredibly witty to contribute (meaning I ban myself from this thread!)
by jonahbartlett on Jun 30, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Aw, it's not your fault.
These are the 2008 A’s we’re talking about here.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Anyone see Best Damn's Top 50 bizarre plays?
From memory, there was Cust’s stint with the O’s where he slipped and fell twice trying for home and the A’s walk off win courtesy of an indifferent KRod
by SwisherThresher on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM PDT reply actions
The walk-off sulk has got to be in the Top Ten of greatest A's moments!
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jun 30, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
no doubt!
I forgot what number it was in the countdown. A lot of the plays that made the list I wouldn’t consider bizarre.
by SwisherThresher on Jun 30, 2008 8:12 PM PDT up reply actions
True, I'd have been much happier with a 1-2-3 inning
by WaddellCanseco on Jun 30, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep! A lead-off anything usually leads to good things....
...for everyone else, that is.
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jun 30, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby K, brought to us by Three-a-day
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
Swisher's hit two grand Salamis this week
Nice to go on the MLB video and see the guy happy as heck.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions
getting so frustrated with this hideous feed
everyone sure the HD feed is even worse?
i’m tempted to check. this thing us just driving me so batty.
Why am I the only one without probs?
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
I assume you're referring to the Angels' announcers?
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Watch at your own risk...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
ok, will hedge my bets
going downstairs to see what it looks like, but not making the commitment of bringing my laptop down
Smith's command seems to be much improved from his last several starts
The A's colors are green and gold.
SPLITZ!
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.
It's all the kids on the team
We’ve done awfully well in a macro sense. Coaching gets credit with all the rookies around.
Coaching gets credit with all the rookies?
Credit?
Buck has been sucking.
Patrol Craft isn’t doing too well (.719 OPS)
Barton’s looked like the 2nd coming of DJ
Suzuki has been hit or miss – sometimes being hot, most of the time not.
Sweeney has been the only one who’s been decent, and even there, he has a .730 OPS
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Ty ain't batting
so he can’t help our offense.
I’ve heard Ty Van B speak on the pre-game show, and I do not think any other batting coach would improve the situation.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
We've had terrible hitters for years! Why blame our current instructor?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
true enough
I listen to what he has to say, and he seems to know his stuff.
For instance, he described Crosby last year…”He stands about a million miles off home plate.. I’m trying to get him to get more plate coverage, and lay off the outside sliders…”
Yup.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Thank Gawd they are in the NL!
A's, baby!
by Coach Cleats on Jun 30, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Crosby's stance
I thought the big adjustment Crosby made this season was to stand closer on top of the plate. I think he did this earlier in the year, but it seems he’s migrated back out. When he just K’d, he swung at a pitch right down the middle but wasn’t able to reach it.
"Good or bad, I don't know. This is awesome." ~Nick Swisher
He keeps floating back and forth, in and out...
What he needs to do is make a marker and stick to it. Many players line their bat up with the plate to tell where they should stand.
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I think you're right
because I could swear he was closer to the plate on the pitch before he K’ed. Also, he’ll set up, then move out right before the delivery. It’s ridiculous how far away he is sometimes.
"Good or bad, I don't know. This is awesome." ~Nick Swisher
I approve of that approach
If pitchers pitch in and out, why not batters changing, in and out.
I’d say, considering 26 doubles so far, if anything, the constant changing has produced good results.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Mike Sweeney gunna be on...
but if we do acquire someone via trade, its almost a sure thing that Sweeney would be the one of the first to get cut from the 40 man roster to make room for the acquistion, perhaps behind Brown. But since Sweeney can’t play the field he’s perhaps even more useless than Brown.
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Useless?
Last time I checked, he could at least hit a little bit. But yeah, the injured DH segment of our roster is a bit crowded.
Is this Heaven? No, it's Iowa. -Field of Dreams
Injured DH who's supposedto be due back AFTER Thomas
with several other DH candidates on the team (Cust and Chavez).
I only say that Brown is slightly less useless because while he can’t hit, he can still technically play the field.
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Roffle
Your an idiot.
I generally bemoan the profusion of Mr Sabermetric Sporks in the Scrabble ranks who don't know the meaning or usage of 50% of the words they use. -monkeyball
My typing skills got the best of me here so for the grammer Nazi's - you're, or, you are.
I was gonna tell sensitive guy to go do something with himself but didn’t really want to escalate it to that.
Someone more useless then brown? I didn’t know that was possible.
by justarebelheart on Jun 30, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions
given the A's usage patterns, Bowen might be more literally useless
If the A’s are never, ever, ever going to use their backup C, then why waste the roster spot? Why not teach Rajai how to catch? (Yeah, OK, not Rajai. But … Barton? [yes, I know] Murphy? Someone?)
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
Someone needs to sit in Adam Melhuse's former seat
And without Bowen, who would provide the team with all those book reports and reading recommendations?
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Big Daddy has a monster popout. Yea 3 outs.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions
Barton will never make a Rose-saving-Boone's-bacon-in-the-WS play
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
Subway sandwiches are yum rockets? Who came up with that?
by justarebelheart on Jun 30, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
Yum rockets? Never heard that before
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 30, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
They just said it in the commercial.
by justarebelheart on Jun 30, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Coming into tonight's game, Aybar
had walked twice in 189 ABs – he’s walked twice 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
What I say with stuff like this is...
If he refuses to walk, then don’t throw strikes, and if he walks then good for him.
The A's colors are green and gold.
He has similar stuff to Danny Almonte
Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.
He sounds like Felix Hernandez in my little fantasy world.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh, even Mike Sweeney notices the A's get blacked out
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
3-0 Cubs in the Giants game
Barry continues to delight the home crowd.
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
Aww Barton misses big Sweeney, isn’t that cute
by justarebelheart on Jun 30, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions
Mike Sweeney is fan-fucking-tastic.
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.
someone should sign him to an advance broadcasting contract right now
He should also start touring civic centers with his own motivational speaking seminar.
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
I really don't see the A's getting rid of Mike Sweeney when he's healthy again
I just have a feeling he’s too important a presence in the clubhouse.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
Am I the only one that
has to mute rex Hudler after a few innings? I just cant do it for the full 9 innings
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 30, 2008 8:08 PM PDT reply actions
he's better if the Angels are really losing badly
he starts talking about the other team.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions
I want to stab everyone who works for TMZ in the eye
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
Zito steps to the plate, to lead off in the bottom of the 3rd
the crowd booos
by SwisherThresher on Jun 30, 2008 8:10 PM PDT reply actions
"Billy Beane finds a magical way to make things happen"
awesome
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
"I don't care about the money, I wanna be an Oakland A!"
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
I'll be back in a second...
All the liquid has drooled out of me…
The A's colors are green and gold.
I ♥ him. A lot.
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.
he lets you do that?
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
So much Oakland love...
So much Beane/Forst love…
I am literally drooling.
The A's colors are green and gold.
Stay thirsty, my friend
I don’t drool often, but when I do drool …
He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@
Big Sweeney is moving up on my favorites list
by justarebelheart on Jun 30, 2008 8:14 PM PDT reply actions
jesus, what is the guy doing?
has everyone breaking out in a Sweeney-loving epidemic.
i’m stuck w/ A’s feed :( can u tell i’m jealous?
Nice to see Smith throwing the big curve
to Vlad, and in that inning – I think he underutilizes it. Throw it a bit more and his fastball/change become even more effective.
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
May we please have a new thread?
"JOAN! Are you watching Bombast? Did you see Lack Bust drop that fly call?"
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