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Open Game Thread: Game 82 - A's at Angels

Tyler_at_maya_school_tiny by Tyler Bleszinski on Comment 364 comments

Oakland 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!!!!

by mrod on Jun 30, 2008 6:51 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HEY!

Not that I want that to start becoming my nickname here, too.

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 30, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by javaball on Jun 30, 2008 6:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by Force on Jun 30, 2008 7:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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?

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 30, 2008 7:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Jun 30, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

His babip has always been very high, and

ground balls are immune to park factors.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Jun 30, 2008 7:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Zonis on Jun 30, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Mets really want Nady back

interesting to see how that one will shake out

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Jun 30, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Strike if the catcher caught it?

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:08 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Road greys...

I see you too infrequently, my darlings…

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Okay, Bob

That is effing nasty. Go away.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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?"

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

bocro did?

ah, i think someone on here noted that that is called a bubblewrap

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bob Geren

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

oh, gotcha

cro’s cheek bump is probably just all chaw.
ew.

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

****BREAKING NEWS****

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:18 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?"

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I thought she was an emailer?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

"enebriated emailer"

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

boy have I fallen into that trap...

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Zonis on Jun 30, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Everyone is walking Figgins this year...

I’m quite pleased that Smith did not.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMG

They’ve replaced RyRy’s leg with a hook.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I don't get it.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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?"

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

BATMAN! WOO!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm leaving work early to catch it.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?"

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

No.

HAVE YOU?! Where?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

I remember now!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

He'll be resigned, I think

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think so.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

erm...

don’t throw Vlad that pitch next time…

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

plz score

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I'm okay.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Been shaky on normal tv for me

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!!

by wacchampions on Jun 30, 2008 7:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know if I could handle it.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?"

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Whoa.

Too much.

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 30, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

:dies:

wait, who the hell is biscuit?

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Travis Buck.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

d'aww!

I just call him “Buck Me”

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

the first picture of him in flashfire's fanpost made me...

[something manly]

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by KMoAsFan on Jun 30, 2008 7:26 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Man, that Weaver kid is fugly

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 30, 2008 7:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I drafted several replies

but decided to just drop the whole thing.

alaska A

by ak_A on Jun 30, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that was one of them

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Are you guys getting together this year?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

man, i like how everyone is drinking and i’m… eating a candy necklace

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Aw.

Aren’t you starting to feel a little ill?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

I may, may be moved to Denver area by

then. Will try to keep posted on that.

alaska A

by ak_A on Jun 30, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

September

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

$300? Each way?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

From SFO or OAK?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OAK

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 30, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Did you try DING!?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good idear.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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?"

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Kiss my ass.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hmmmm....

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweet

We’ll take that run.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 30, 2008 7:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

What the f is Garland's problem?

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Not tall enough

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

An Emmy AND a Grammy?

What’s next?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dale is the man

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Thank you Barton!

...For not letting Garland take another 24 minutes of my life…

by jonahbartlett on Jun 30, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Jun 30, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1!!!!

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 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Man Sweeney

laced that. Too bad right at Aybar.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow.

That was scorched.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Damn you Aybar!

...For not letting Garland take another 24 minutes of my life…

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by Zonis on Jun 30, 2008 7:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Jun 30, 2008 7:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 :)

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by Kimberly on Jun 30, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LITTLE KIDS?!

My ovaries just quivered.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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 :(

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Hopefully, you'll still be able to get a few good shots.

The Ryan Sweeney photos online collection is growing! Yay!

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by Kimberly on Jun 30, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are they trying to break in RyRy's new hook?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

How does Zito all of a sudden throw 88 again?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Jun 30, 2008 7:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He's kicking the ball

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No thats what his defense is doing.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Jun 30, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is he dating a man named muscle?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Jun 30, 2008 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Shuts 'em down

[nods]

That’s the way you do it.

by paradox on Jun 30, 2008 7:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Turning each other on by always having their “Oh” face on?

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Jun 30, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Leadership

The manager is a whining pig.

by paradox on Jun 30, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

not really

He is a little voluable, though.

by paradox on Jun 30, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

Jered Weaver:

I’ve seen his haircut 100+ times, but just cannot get over it.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by Nico on Jun 30, 2008 7:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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?"

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Molina

just stretched a hit to left field into a single.

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Jun 30, 2008 7:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by miggyk2 on Jun 30, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ah.

I feel your pain being a former Sacramentan.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It would be worth it.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Only if the inscription was:

“I promise not to keep getting injured.”

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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!

by gigglingone on Jun 30, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 30, 2008 7:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

What was jonah just saying

about hitting with RISP?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 30, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 30, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

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

by JediLeroy on Jun 30, 2008 7:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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.

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 7:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Why am I the only one without probs?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

u r satan

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

u r velvet

Eveland rocks! Eveland rocks! Somewhere Drew Carey just smiled.

by miggyk2 on Jun 30, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I am McLovin'

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Jun 30, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I assume you're referring to the Angels' announcers?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 30, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

ok, will hedge my bets

going downstairs to see what it looks like, but not making the commitment of bringing my laptop down

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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.

by pam5981 on Jun 30, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Foss constantly praises Ty Van Burk....

yet our offense is at an all time worst….

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Jun 30, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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.

by paradox on Jun 30, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

facepalm.jpg

by Zonis on Jun 30, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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   0 recs

Holy crap.

Sweet move, Dale!

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by Kimberly on Jun 30, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I heart Ellis and Dale

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by humdinger on Jun 30, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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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by Zonis on Jun 30, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by humdinger on Jun 30, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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   0 recs

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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by Zonis on Jun 30, 2008 8:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 30, 2008 8:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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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by Zonis on Jun 30, 2008 8:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

My hh idiot.

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

by iglew on Jun 30, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by JediLeroy on Jun 30, 2008 8:13 PM PDT up