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Open Game Thread: Game 82 - A's at Angels (cont.)

A's are up 2-0 going to the fifth inning.  Greg Smith has looked much better tonight so far.  But is it him or the poor Angels offense?  You decide.

LET'S GO A'S!!!!!!!

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Mike Sweeney enables "clubhouse chemistry" to be quantified

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 30, 2008 8:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

12?

4.5?

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 8:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yes.

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 30, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can I have a pony?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

new thread attacked kurt suzuki

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

it's convenient when those running the threads post a link to the new thread

when announcing it

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

by SwampyD on Jun 30, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

I'm sorry.

You must pay a convenience fee to get the link.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:21 PM PDT up reply actions  

AH! I thought that was a head shot.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:18 PM PDT reply actions  

good thing that ball pixilated before it hit Zooks

Otherwise it coulda hurt.

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 30, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

That was a changeup (that got away)

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 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

btw

did anyone hear Kuiper’s lame question for Mike Sweeney? “What’s it like to hear what it’s like to be an Oakland A, opposed to actually being one” ugh

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

by SwampyD on Jun 30, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions  

It hardly matters what the questions were

because Mike was so adorable in all of his answers.

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 30, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

No - he's 5 for his last 46

We need outs!

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

by Nico on Jun 30, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was just about to say the same

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

boy, I hope not

Garland just lost/didn’t finish that one

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 30, 2008 8:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

actually, I'm all in favor of retaliation when it's deserved

So long as the ball is thrown well below the head.

But on a crappy changeup that Garland obviously just lost control of? That’s paranoid/hysterical. So, yes, Kendall would advocate doing that. Or Scioscia.

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 30, 2008 8:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm only kidding.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Game's a little slow

About time for one of my pitch monologues.

by paradox on Jun 30, 2008 8:21 PM PDT reply actions  

That was the 349th PO by RyRy tonight.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:23 PM PDT reply actions  

Yes, please!

Make mine a double.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM PDT up reply actions  

Stickin hard

heh

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 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

Until something awesome comes along.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions  

ugh.

Every time Crosby has more than a split-second before he throws, I git the Fear.

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 30, 2008 8:25 PM PDT reply actions  

Two out, bases empty, Napoli up

the pitching plan is basically: Anything but a HR – whatever you do, don’t give him something he can hit out. Gak.

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 8:26 PM PDT reply actions  

There's a new ice cream shop in my neighborhood

I haven’t been there yet, but according to Chowhound, one of their specials is Kalamata olive chocolate gelato. I hate olives, but even if I liked olives, I think I would find that really disgusting.

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 30, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Logic lesson

I like ice cream.
I like onions.
Therefore, I would love onion-flavored ice cream.
Q.E.D.

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

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

Do they HAVE to send off fireworks for every Angels HR?

It’s already impossible to breathe with all this smog in the air. Environment haters.

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by Kimberly on Jun 30, 2008 8:27 PM PDT reply actions  

Fireworks any other time make the 4th of July seem less special.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

smith could have beaned figgins good

and he wouldn’t have seen it coming through the the smoke

by TheGreenGoldCrush on Jun 30, 2008 8:28 PM PDT up reply actions  

missed the hr.

got engrossed in reading Yahoo front page…”Why Celeb Marriages Fail” fascinating…never knew.

alaska A

by ak_A on Jun 30, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

***BREAKING NEWS***

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

hey, that's MY line

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 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yours is without ***

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

wtfever.

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 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wild trench fever?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:42 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's going around...

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I doubt that would take an hour to read.

In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!

by DMOAS on Jun 30, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Didnt Pam Anderson

once marry a guy because he paid her gambling debt? That is one real bad reson to marry someone. Just one of many but that one stuck out

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 30, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Something like that

details here

Procrastinators unite....tomorrow

by muffinpryde on Jun 30, 2008 8:36 PM PDT up reply actions  

Do you know what show I secretly love?

Wipe Out. I miss MXC.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

I almost wet my pants last week

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

Which, really, is like any other week.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

Bouncing red balls!

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by DMOAS on Jun 30, 2008 8:31 PM PDT up reply actions  

You forgot GIANT!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions  

that was the best part of it too

No one survives the balls

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by DMOAS on Jun 30, 2008 8:33 PM PDT up reply actions  

When the blond was knocked down and carried around

on the thing they had to jump over? I was laughing so hard, I had an aneurysm.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:35 PM PDT up reply actions  

And now any time I read a reference to Lance Blankenship

I think of Kenny Blankenship first.

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 30, 2008 8:34 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Every time I read about Huston Street’s wife, Lacey, I think of MXC. I think they were talking about the Lesbian Chef, Lacey Thong.

“A chef? Really? I thought they all ate out.”

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Could anyone imagine how painful it would be to have Rex Hudler

and Mike Krukow on the same broadcast? That would be worse than licking Matt Stairs’ jock after a 30 inning game.

by Swishdball on Jun 30, 2008 8:28 PM PDT reply actions  

Did you see SF's 4-man team in the broadcast booth for postgame yesterday?

Painful-er than listening to Rex and Phys

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions  

no effect. Barton flies out

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions  

Barton, get a hit?

Please? Do you remember what that is?

by Philip Christy on Jun 30, 2008 8:36 PM PDT reply actions  

Fine!

Have it your way.

You need to believe in yourself, dude! That’s what Sweeney says!

by Philip Christy on Jun 30, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've been in my new apartment for a little more than a month

and apparently this is the first night the Giants are at home that there hasn’t been fog—I can see the lights of the ballpark.

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 30, 2008 8:38 PM PDT reply actions  

WTF is up with Aybar?

He’s suddenly a patient hitter waiting for something good in the zone. Jeez.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

I don't like Aybar.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:40 PM PDT reply actions  

Ay, bar.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

It's a pirate bar.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

In that case, "Arrr-bar"

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

by iglew on Jun 30, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

QOTM

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 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

Signature drink?

Of course, Arrr-bar mist.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

really

Vlad very bad. Out any way.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions  

Whenever they say "I-Bar"

I think it’s a nickname. Like he’s really Ivan Barajas or something.

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

by iglew on Jun 30, 2008 8:41 PM PDT reply actions  

I glew, you glew, we all glew for Iglew.

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

by iglew on Jun 30, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ichabod Scream

He's a very personable, sweet, nice chimp. He's not going to be aggressive unless he's provoked. @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 30, 2008 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

Mickey Hatcher, scrutinized

gotta love it.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:42 PM PDT reply actions  

Mickey Hatcher, booty snatcher.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

You are in a piratey-mood tonight, no?

First, Aye, now boot…oh wait, you meant the other kind of booty.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

schmifty's new

but i like her

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 8:43 PM PDT up reply actions  

I thought you were being Seinfeld-ian.

Putty was doing Jerry’s move.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

Swirl > Pinch

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 30, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

It needs a song.

Like “The Stroke”

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:45 PM PDT up reply actions  

mmmm

a song with The Move… that would be… a very enjoyable multimedia experience

by schmifty on Jun 30, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

He be strokin'?

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

by iglew on Jun 30, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm late

but can somebody tell Crosby to stand closer to the plate?

by MobiusKlein on Jun 30, 2008 8:44 PM PDT reply actions  

Zito

5 IP, 5 R, 5 BB, 6 SO (3 courtesy of Lilly)

by SwisherThresher on Jun 30, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

Sounds like he just needed to be a little more aggressive

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 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions  

man... was trying to be too fine

and didn’t go after them. I won’t do that next time:)

by 3up3dn on Jun 30, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

If I get out my binoculars

maybe I can see him being tossed over the side of the stadium into the bay….

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 30, 2008 8:46 PM PDT up reply actions  

its funny

who can tell when the scoreboard says make some noise

by Glomar on Jun 30, 2008 8:45 PM PDT reply actions  

LOL

You’ve been counting too?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

So funny

I was thinking the same thing. It’s the seventh fly out to Sweeney tonight

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

More hopefully, last 0.2 IP

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 8:47 PM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

KenKo says the word "microcosm"

Would “The Hawk” say that in Chicago??
Our guys are the best!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:48 PM PDT reply actions  

KenKo makes me microcosm.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:48 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL

Wow. I’m tired.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I took a picture with him at AN Day IV- A New Hope and it turned

out completely dark. My brother is a doctor who ain’t bad at photography and he fixed it up perfect. Sits in my office and I admire that picture nearly every day.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

LOL.

It was 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 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

Good Start

Now for a Kurt double to the wall

by Trainman on Jun 30, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

nah, HR...

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

pretty darned close!!

Rivera drops it. Runners at 2nd and 3rd.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:53 PM PDT up reply actions  

An error to the wall

God told me it was going to the wall, he just didn’t say how

by Trainman on Jun 30, 2008 8:54 PM PDT up reply actions  

Nothing like

a little pounding on Sweeney’s ankle with an infield hit.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 8:49 PM PDT reply actions  

And now getting back to the bag.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:50 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's been getting a workout in RF too

what, eight or nine fly balls???

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Sweeney's a huge threat to steal with that sprained Ankle

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

by SwampyD on Jun 30, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

If the A's can score more runs,

maybe Smith can go for the CG, only 65 pitches through 6

by javaball on Jun 30, 2008 8:52 PM PDT reply actions  

zzzzzzzzzzzz oh I play outfield

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

by SwampyD on Jun 30, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

lol

sweet

There's no crying in baseball!

by gigglingone on Jun 30, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

CLANK!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:53 PM PDT reply actions  

HAHAHAHAH

When will then be now? Soon.

by Syphon on Jun 30, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

Wes13?

Bawahaw!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

Can we get some ice out to third base, plz?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:54 PM PDT reply actions  

or some olive ice cream

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:55 PM PDT up reply actions  

I'm dead serious here -

Pinch hitting for Cust (with E. Brown) would make a lot of sense, given the situation, a LHP coming in, and the fact that Cust should be leaving for defense in the bottom of the inning. Then you put Brown in the OF for Cust, or Brown and R. Davis for Cust and R. Sweeney (he looks like he’s hurting a bit).

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 8:55 PM PDT reply actions  

Yup - I would have pinch run Davis for Sweeney

and pinch hit Brown for Cust, then left those guys in to play defense.

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 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

not a bad idea

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 8:56 PM PDT up reply actions  

C'mon Jack

The old runner on third with less than 2 out trick

by Trainman on Jun 30, 2008 8:57 PM PDT reply actions  

Not good, Swooney

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

Better than striking out.

Sounds like they thought Sweeney would try to score on it, too.

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by Flashfire on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

I think they should have run for Sweeney

if they wanted to score the run – not fair to ask him to run in that situation.

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 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Chavez double!! 4-1 A's!!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:58 PM PDT reply actions  

and, he did it ,,,Again!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

"Shabby!"

that’s wot we call ‘em!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

He needs to clutchen up

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 30, 2008 9:00 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thank you Eric Chavez.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Tony D has had a rough few days... Although it's not really on him this time.

Chavy comes through when it matters!!!!! All is right again

It's not worth winning if you can't win big!

-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks

by Swishdball on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

ahhhhh,

yes that’ll do.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

Dad!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 8:59 PM PDT reply actions  

I ♥ Eric Chavez.

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 9:00 PM PDT reply actions  

That's really cute.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I try.

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 9:01 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't know, I'm pretty worried.

The Angels have scored as many runs tonight as in their last three games COMBINED. How can we hope to win against such an onslaught?

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

by IowaA'sFan on Jun 30, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Come on, C-Gon

An extra run here would be nice.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

C-Gomer

It's not worth winning if you can't win big!

-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks

by Swishdball on Jun 30, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

Sha-zam!

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 30, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

Extra bonus:

Juan Rivera is one of their few good hitters, and this contributes to them continuing to not play him.

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 9:01 PM PDT reply actions  

The Angels could have walked Chavy

and had Arredondo pitch to Crosby with the bases loaded and one out – glad they didn’t.

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 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

ssshhhhh!

Rev Halofan may read that, and forward it to Sciosa!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 9:04 PM PDT up reply actions  

I would never buy anything from Howards.

I can’t stand those Scioscia commercials.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 9:03 PM PDT reply actions  

It's overpriced any way

Order TVs online. They’re hundreds of dollars cheaper.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions  

Already got my 60" Sony XBR 1080p and it looks wonderful

when the A’s are playing!!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 9:07 PM PDT up reply actions  

Must be nice, man

I haven’t seen the A’s on anything other than my laptop since the Japan series.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 30, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

You are invited anytime.

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's lying.

Kansas banned television.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

We just got electricity

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 9:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

and indoor plumbing

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 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

No, we still shit in the woods.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Corn husks.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

They are sooooo gentle to the sphincter.

Don’t squeeze the Corn Husks!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Wow I just got nervous on that fly ball

to Cust. I was afraid he was going to pull a Riverian play.

by Tyler Bleszinski on Jun 30, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

same here

felt like a heat wave run through my body, thought for sure he was going to drop it

by Glomar on Jun 30, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

even Vince was getting ready

you could hear the doubt in his voice as the ball arced downward.

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

+eleventybillion

I feel like I need to talk to him like I do my 5 year old during T-Ball.

“USE TWO HANDS. ALLIGATOR HANDS, TRAP THE BALL IN THE GLOVE!”

by mikev on Jun 30, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

Over-under on Geren yanking Smith the moment a runner gets on base?

It's not worth winning if you can't win big!

-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks

by Swishdball on Jun 30, 2008 9:07 PM PDT reply actions  

How would that work?

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 9:08 PM PDT up reply actions  

I have no idea. I just thought it sounded cool

It's not worth winning if you can't win big!

-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks

by Swishdball on Jun 30, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Okay then!

Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?

by ohtobe21likehuston on Jun 30, 2008 9:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

Just spoke of that, Ken and Vince

they seem approbative!

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

Ziggy was up, but I think

the A’s should let Smith go the distance unless he runs into trouble – he’s dealing, the Angels aren’t making inroads, and the pitch count isn’t a factor.

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 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I kinda like the idea of the CG for Smith

But maybe saving some innings on his arm would be good. He’s going to blow by his season IP total this year anyway…

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 30, 2008 9:12 PM PDT up reply actions  

Thing is, the pitch count is low

He won’t get to 100.

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 9:17 PM PDT up reply actions  

Oh, yeah, totally

I’m just thinking about the second half of the season.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 30, 2008 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

With such long stretches without off days coming

and 2 rookie starters, will the A’s go to a 6 man rotation, with Gaudin semi-regularly spot-starting ?

by green star oakland on Jun 30, 2008 9:08 PM PDT reply actions  

I predict everyone will stay healthy and Eveland and Smith will cruise through

their career highs in IP. Gaudin will remain an unredeemed insurance policy

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 30, 2008 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

the KICU feed is really bugging me

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 9:14 PM PDT reply actions  

I was just thinking that. I’m ready to throw something at the TV!

by justarebelheart on Jun 30, 2008 9:15 PM PDT up reply actions  

Way to go, genius.

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 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

Maybe more cussing.

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 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

me too. me too me too

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

by SwampyD on Jun 30, 2008 9:16 PM PDT up reply actions  

I could see Hudler comparing Darren Oliver to Sandy Koufax.

It's not worth winning if you can't win big!

-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks

by Swishdball on Jun 30, 2008 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

I ♥ basehits.

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 9:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Cust ♣s basehits.

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

by iglew on Jun 30, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice.

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 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

Yay, Dale!

You’re making Big Sweeney proud.

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by Kimberly on Jun 30, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Sweeney double! 5-1 A's

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

by One won lost won on Jun 30, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

Bad Sweeney is so so good

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

by SwampyD on Jun 30, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

The way Sweeney is garnering so much love around here...

... I may have to change my sigline soon.

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 30, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Excellent hitting from Dale

President and CEO of the Ryan Sweeney Apologists Consortium

by Joey C. on Jun 30, 2008 9:16 PM PDT reply actions  

You gotta use a ♥ 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 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

Dale scores on RyRy 2B

It's not worth winning if you can't win big!

-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks

by Swishdball on Jun 30, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

Yay Ryan!

I’m glad you’re not Rajai

by WaddellCanseco on Jun 30, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

So if Carlos is Patrol Craft...

can Sweeney be Banana Boat?

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

< swoon >

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 30, 2008 9:17 PM PDT reply actions  

{man crush}

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 9:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

He's dreamy.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 30, 2008 9:19 PM PDT up reply actions  

Hudler: "Nasty pitch by D.O., but the A's are just getting lucky breaks"

It's not worth winning if you can't win big!

-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks

by Swishdball on Jun 30, 2008 9:19 PM PDT reply actions  

Angels are one of the luckiest

teams ever. They get more bloop, crap hits then any team I have ever seen.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 30, 2008 9:20 PM PDT up reply actions  

David Eckstein has made a career of it

It's not worth winning if you can't win big!

-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks

by Swishdball on Jun 30, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions  

nice to see you asfaninpismobeach

i thought you retired

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

by SwampyD on Jun 30, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Complete with link!!!

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 9:23 PM PDT up reply actions  

thanks so much

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

by SwampyD on Jun 30, 2008 9:29 PM PDT up reply actions  

Street, Blanton, Buck, and Braden for Holliday. I say yes

It's not worth winning if you can't win big!

-Coach Reilly from the Might Ducks

by Swishdball on Jun 30, 2008 9:21 PM PDT reply actions  

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