Open Thread: Game 62, A's vs. Angels (cont.)
by Taj Adib on Jun 7, 2008 7:20 PM PDT
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PrintIt's about time for the A's to bust out of their teamwide slump and get some hits in against Nolan Ryan Jon Garland. Cargon just made a highlight-reel catch. Let's build on it guys!
Angels 2, A's 0 going into the bottom of the 5th.
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Fuck off Barton!
golden child hasnt hit for shit this year!
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 7:24 PM PDT reply actions
It looks worse in text
I was laughing when I typed it
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 7:32 PM PDT up reply actions
But he is
a horrible hitter for a Firstbaseman, Roookie or not, he blows. Less then . 700 OPS?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
our pops-up, they are favorite of mine. could watch em hit em all night.
and often it seems that way.
alaska A
Hudler finally got something right
“A’s are too patient, it doesn’t work
Him and Physioc (who I cannot stand) think the A’s try to walk too much
RIGHT ON, COULD’T BE MORE CORRECT ON THAT ONE
I don't think anyone's given a real guess
The MRI showed more damage than they expected, so I think they’ll be very conservative with it.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
christ...
I coulda made that play.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
brilliant play by Cust...
great defense, Jack.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
foot was in
surprised scoscia didn’t have a cow
Lets' give them more outs Daric
and more runs
They really need a larger lead against our vaunted too patient offense
Patrol Craft makes playing CF look easy...
I wouldn’t put him in a corner, if I were Beane.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
I agree -- much better than the evaluations I'd read
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Sign me up!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Not a chance
They can’t score 1
Harden is totally fucked tomorrow
That was ridiculous
I think Barton knows the strike zone better than 3/4 of the umps.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
This ump is pathetic. Good Lord, that wasn't even close.
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that's one of the worst I've seen...
pathetic. Oh well, at least, it was called against an Angel.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
I guess Oakland isn't a
QuesTec park. Cuz this ump is just making up his own strike zone.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
I believe they actually do have QuesTec there.
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wow that 3rd strike was
incredibly bad!
Electronic strike zone, 2009!
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jun 7, 2008 7:33 PM PDT reply actions
yeah that was totally a reaction to his whining
"Not in your wildest alcoholic nightmare would you ever imagines such events unfolding!" Bill King
by Buck Turgidson on Jun 7, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Heh...the foreclosure auction company
is buying television advertising time during A’s games. I suggest that the bottom of the housing market must be at hand.
"Do NOT fuck with the Queen. Sucka."
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
It was a swing. I waited for the replay but it was definitely a swing.
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Angels totally have the pitching talent
to punish our offense
If we take pitches, they locate well enough for 1st pitch strikes and get Ks without getting deep into counts.
If we swing at 1st pitches, we tend to get into fast outs, keeping their pitch count low.
Overall, a bad combination for us.
LOl
Hey small markets keep guys employed. Guys like Cust would be in NJ teaching other young guys how to make it to the bigs if it werent for the A’s.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe you could rub a nipple for good luck...
we need something.
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Im doing that
for my own good luck, lol
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
geez, angels back up already
cannot fart and the house during this game….will miss all our at bats.
alaska A
It was a sacrifice beaver.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Poor beaver!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Suzuki was too far in front of the plate again.
He was late on the tag.
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Front foot in ... bad positioning by Zook
very close call though
block the fuckin' plate...
Zooks!!! Please.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
How about blocking the plate
Like a normal catcher does
Jesus Christ fundamentals and this team don’t mix
No
Zonis, go sit in the corner and think about what you have said.
kurts probably thinking in back of his mind
block the plate and I’m dinged-up and Bowen is in.
alaska A
Geren better not defend these morons tonight
They need a fire lit under their sorry arses
Positive Bob?
He aitn going to say shit but ” Good Job”
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Like I said earlier
Harden has to throw a perfect game and then it is still doubtful we win tomorrow
I like this one
The A’s players are doing their best. They are just not very good at hitting. Cant knock a guy for trying.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
This is more applicable to a team like the padres or nationals
Padres – 3.62 runs scored per game, 4.12 ERA
Nationals – 3.65 runs scored per game, 4.53 ERA
When their best is not necessarily good enough.
This game sucks more and more!!! It's like Spaceballs out there!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 7:49 PM PDT reply actions
Angels are exposing the A's
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Just as long as Scoscia doesn't expose himself.
I don’t think I could deal with that.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Whats worse
is other teams are going to do the same thing. Just throw strikes and the A’s have no chance.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
going to far
we have at least some pride left to cause fans to be indignant about a beat down like this. SEA, there’s nothing left there.
by asfansince1989 on Jun 7, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear Kurt,
Please learn to block the plate.
Sincerely,
AN
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I need to drink more...
so I can fall asleep and miss the exciting comeback in the bottom of the 9th.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
You mean...
the one where the A’s walk the bases loaded with two outs against K-Rod and then Cust watches strike three zip right down the middle?
exactly...
I want to be passed out by then.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
I hate that all of their runs are coming off of sacrifices and the wild pitch. If it was still 1-0 I wouldn’t be as upset.
Maybe it's pressure that they have to go out there and pitch a perfect game in order
to get a win because the A’s can’t score crap!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Our hitters
are having trouble going through the league for the second time. Every other team hits better, we hit worse, lol
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
They weren't even supposed to be the best pitchers in the Haren deal
really, their performances so far this year are gravy.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Chad Gaudin
is better than Eveland and Smith.
Just saying.
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
bullshit!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Idiot!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
This game is even wiping out any excitement over another Ziegler appearance.
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I'm just glad he kept Guerrero in the ballpark
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Is there some Royals blog where you've stolen all these from?
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
In Chicago
all you have to do is go outside
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
have you been to Chicago?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Hell yes, I lived near there
for amost 2 years. Talk about a fun city
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Congratulations!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Sure, you have $200-$300?
And what’s he gonna do after the hour is over?
well, Spitzer supposedly went top of the line
paying for discretion and all that
Angels are clearly the best team in the AL
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Ouch.
This is too painful. Listening to it was bad enough but now I’m home and seeing this crap.
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.
Cust trying to bench himself when Sweeney and Frank come back
Sure not doing himself any favors
The Cust love is
way to thick with the A’s and the fans. He could strikeout 220 times a year and A’s fans would say strikeouts are overrated.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
Everyone, let's all take a sit of haterade!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
sip
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
let's take a sip of haterade!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:00 PM PDT up reply actions
HOW ABOUT
like ten gulps
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
I already have enough hate without sipping anymore
I am just expressing mu disgust at the lack of offense on a non strikeout pitcher who has become Roger Clemens lite
What? I'm more frustrated at our offense or lack there of!!
I’m not mad at our pitching, in fact our pitching is what has helped us stay so close, it’s our freaking stupid fense!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
how about our
defensive ineptness? or our obvious noobiness?
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Now that I've caught up on all the posts............. ugh, this weekend sucks.
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
Let's go Chavvy!
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.
WALK! Wheels are falling off the Garland bus!
5 run homer is almost all we need!
Let's go Ellie!
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.
Hey
At least Carlos Gonzalez got a hit tonight.
And Chad Gaudin is yet another bad start closer to being re-inserted into the rotation. Keep it up, Blanton/Smith/Eveland!
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
You can rest assured Gaudin won't be replacing Blanton in the rotation.
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If you like him so much, why don't you marry him?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think
I’m his type.
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
by walk off bunt on Jun 7, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
Come on, I don't think he has a type or in that matter: standards.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
j/k
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Finally Chavez does something!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions
Ellis
is doing a great job of lowering his value with his offense this year
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Maybe if it was Briggs birffday.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Big time
he is such a solid player but other teams will not value him as much as the A’s do.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 8:04 PM PDT up reply actions
If anyone expected a hit there from Ellis
you were fooling yourselves
Not the way they are playing at the moment
Tis Early
Interleague comes around and the A’s tend to do well.
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NOOO!!!! WE'RE ALL GONNA DIE!!!
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
The A's of 3 years ago tended to do well
This bunch…I dunno.
by coffee roaster on Jun 7, 2008 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
doesn't matter
because they’re going to have to beat the Angels to win this division and unless they’re close by September it’s not going to happen unless we’re healthy….Zook blocks the plate and Barton lets Ellis take grounders
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
that was worse than Barton's play
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
EFF.
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.
Looking REALLY pathetic guys
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
So I guess it really is a repeat of last night for Suzuki
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Night in the Ruts
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
I guess they only got one last night.
Ziggy had to make sure the other one got knocked out, as well.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Now Suzuki can be envious of Tom Green and John Kruk
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Party of one...
...people who envy Tom Green.
"And Julio Franco is batting right-handed!" -- Wayne Hagin, A's radio play-by-play, mid-80s
Someone posted this on ESPN board and I think it has some merit
The A’s young hitters either regress or don’t develop further. This organization needs to alter their hitting strategy. They take way too many hittable pitches, putting too much pressure on the hitters.
Yeah really, take Giambi or Tejada for example........................................
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Swish has really done well
since leaving to Chicago
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
He was already damaged goods when he was traded
If only Emil Brown could hit because his aggressive approach is warranted. Just too bad he misses or pops up the 1st pitches he swings at
I think its some of the players that they select also
I was happy to see that they got a guy like Gonzales. He is going to try and hit first, walk second.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 8:10 PM PDT up reply actions
maybe Ziggy can throw it at Rex's dog and see if he catches it
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Hopefully
things change throughout the season. Because these two teams arent even in the same ballpark. The rivercats would have done better then the A’s tonight.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 8:09 PM PDT reply actions
Ugh, I don't know if you guys can hear it
the Wave is totally going around.
I always boo fans when they participate in the wave
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Zero for Ziggy...
that’s a good thing.
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BEAT LA!
The Coliseum should start that chant to mess with the Angels’ minds.
It's Been A Great Year! Thanks Warriors!
yeah that's a great idea.............................................
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
I hate the Celtics!! Especially Paulina Pierce aka Fake n Shake!!
“I heard a pop on my knee but I’m going to come out of the locker room skipping after a minute!” Pathetic!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:14 PM PDT up reply actions
The Wave
is like a fat chick. Fun to do but not so fun when your friends find out.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 8:11 PM PDT reply actions
it's not really fun to do and when my friends find out it's kind of funny anyway
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
we need a grand slam outta Barton
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Leading off?
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Well this game was fun
have a great night all. Time for a Mojito and to meet a chick. Saturday night and im feelin alright. Have a great night and I will see you for more walks and strikeouts soon.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 7, 2008 8:13 PM PDT reply actions
Man on 1st, 0 out .... over/under on runs scored in the inning = 1
Place your bets!
How about 2
YES!!!!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Travis, you're my freaking hero.
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.
Another HR for Buck!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:15 PM PDT reply actions
I haven't quite passed out yet...
too early for the comeback.
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are their three R's in that guy's name
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Damn, I thought you were just HOPING for a Buck HR. Not that he actually got one!
Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"
In case you missed it...
...Mize was the last hitter to have extra base hits in his first 7 hits (1936)
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CarGo 2B
Naturally
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
CarGon!
Wheeeeeeeeeeeee!
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.
Scoscia looks like a cartoon
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
am I the only one who thinks...
Patrol Craft should have gone for 3 on that one?
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
I hope so
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
seriously...
i thought he was gonna break his streak of doubles… Looked like an easy triple to me.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
the A's don't like risks!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:22 PM PDT up reply actions
Carlos Gonzalez
has no use for your petty singles.
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
Don’t Stop believing! HOld on to that feeling!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:19 PM PDT reply actions
FWIW
After pitch 75, Garland 5.86 ERA, .337 BAA this yr prior to tonight
C'mon Kurt! Keep the rally alive!
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 for the Angels he isn't
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
No he isn't
I mean, he didn’t hit the Rally Killer HR, after all.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Suzuki closest thing to an auto-non-productive-out
And Hudler made the comment that he moves runners and gets the job done while he was batting earlier in the night
Suzuki doesn't deserve to have a bobblehead!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:20 PM PDT reply actions
no, wait until the final futile out...
of this inning.
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Great
Rodriguez now has a save opp … just what I want to see.
he looks forward to pissing himself on the mound, having just won the world series
or a regular game, same diff.
AJ is not human
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
he's a punching bag!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Decent nominees, but I still stick by my original statement. He’s sooooo overrated and obnoxious. Blegghhh
except to what he did to the Angels in 2005. lol
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:26 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm talking about AJ! sorry I also think K-Rod is all of the above.
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah the whole
Kendall stealing home moment is priceless as was the look on Krod’s face in that moment. For that reason I can’t hate him more than the others
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Oh I still dislike him more. That moment was pure bliss, only made better by the moment of silence in the Angels broadcast booth and Rex Hudler’s statement that it was ALMOST unacceptable. BRILLIANT.
When you have a team
without any really good hitters, it’s generally hard to string together 5 runs in two innings.
I’m just happy they scored at all, and Buck and Gonzalez showed some life in this game.
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
Just got home
Looks like I got here just in time for our big comeback. Go A’s!
formerly known as mdl
You got home just in time for
The Tease.
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.
Ummm....
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:24 PM PDT up reply actions
He heard some poster on ESPN said the A's need to be more aggressive ....
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Hey, uh, ad guys?
June 6 was yesterday. Time to take the bobblehead commercial out of the rotation.
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and burn it!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:29 PM PDT up reply actions
i dont' know about BURNING it............
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
yikes!! tsssssssss......burn!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
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by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:30 PM PDT up reply actions
swing and a miss by Cust.......
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
twice.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:32 PM PDT up reply actions
CUSTY!!!!!!
Hey HEY!
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
The Tease is in full effect.
Thanks, Jack.
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.
"cust is doing a great job of taking himself out of the lineup.........................."
2 hr 2 nights
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
HR!!!
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:32 PM PDT reply actions
Chavvy with a double!
I can’t stand 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.
YEAAAA!!!
That was close, but a hit is a hit! LETS GO OAKLAND!
It's Been A Great Year! Thanks Warriors!
even Chavvy is scripted to hit a double...
during The Tease.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
F' you offense ...
HR
Double
out, runner advances
walk
double play
completing the tease
DAAAAAAAAAAALE!
You can 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.
No he can't.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:38 PM PDT up reply actions
they should just take their walks now...
k-rod is scared shitless.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
wow gutsy breaking ball
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
I think that was high
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
yeah he's really getting that slider in
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
I'll tell you how the movie ends.
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I think the ol strategy of laying off KROD breaking pitches
cuz he can’t throw em for strikes isn’t valid anymore
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
I think it's because he isn't hanging them
they look high but they’re snapping in the zone
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
did you just throw in the towel?
oAkLaNd AtHlEtIcS!!
It's only Spring Clean for the May Queen. Call the Gardener!
by LiZaRdReVoLuTiOn on Jun 7, 2008 8:41 PM PDT up reply actions
This can only end badly.
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.
This would be a good time for another extra base hit that is double a double.
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I believe in Carlos
You know, a double would be pretty useful right now….
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
I'm getting confused by all the
gloomy poopy-heads prematurely announcing the end.
Is their feed faster than mine? Or are they just being jerks?
formerly known as mdl
we need Mike Sweeny back
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
SHIT THEY ALMOST PICKED ME OFF
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
wow greenlight him on 3-0
he doesn’t have a good enough eye anyways to take a slider 3-1 or 3-2
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
that was a perfect liner
into the gap pitch
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Haha got the rookie looking for the fastball
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
it was a good tease...
I’m glad I didn’t pass out.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
no such thing as a good tease
I’d rather end the date early
he looked at two pitches he coulda knocked for a double
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Well, oh well
At least they didn’t get 5-0’d.
RagingHarden: Yeah if you get 20 starts out of me I'll be shocked. Like, I'll wreck my drawers.
yes except
had the A’s played like a solid team the rest of the game it would have been 3-3 instead of 5
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
kept their run differential down to mediocre leves
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Just got home
Looks like I got here just in time for our big comeback. Go A’s!
formerly known as mdl
You're just posting early for tomorrow.
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.
Here's how the game ends
HR
2B
Out, runner advances
K
Bases get loaded.
Out
The story of the night is we took way too many strikes
The sad thing about that last set of at bats for us was that Barton got two off speed pitches that you could have hung all your laundry on.
Damn. Zukes needed to be on top of the damn plate for that play.
(just saw it for the first time on the highlight reel).
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 was praying for at least another double by CarGon
for two reasons:
1) to tie it up
2) Suzuki would have ended the game with a pop up
What I was trying to say in the post that got eaten
To the people who were declaring the game over before it was actually over: What the hell? It was a dramatic finish, that could have been walk-off victory or game-over on the last at-bat. Baseball doesn’t get any better than that.
I mean, sure, I can understand being pissed when it’s over and we lose. But during the final at-bat?? If you can’t enjoy the excitement of a finish like that, why the hell are you even a fan? To me, that’s what baseball is all about.
formerly known as mdl
by iglew on Jun 7, 2008 8:51 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
At the time when our hitters were being made to look like 5 year olds
did you really think they were going to erase a 5 run defecit when up til then all they could do was get 1 hit every 10 plate appearances?
We all want to win so bad but I think being pissed off up to that point was very valid. Our team was stinking up the joint in all facets of the game.
I myself hate losing period. I can accet losing when getting out slugged but losing on errors, not blocking the plate, not playing fundamental baseball, that is unacceptable and deserves many negative comments and the wrath.
I'm talking about when you're down by
three with two men on base, with two outs in the 9th. Sure, the odds are against you, but you gotta be excited about the possibility. If you’re such a pessimist that you can’t even enjoy rooting for our guy to come through, and you post things like, “it’s over, we lost” before we even lost, then yes, I seriously wonder why you even bother following the game.
I know it’s a free country and an open forum and you can post whatever you like. But to me, people who post that crap are pissing in the punch bowl and spoiling the fun for the rest of us.
formerly known as mdl
I didn't post "Game over" when we were down by two with 2 on
You are directing this at the wrong person.
I did say earlier there was no way we were going to score 4 runs tonight
I wasn't referring to your post, Trainman.
Someone else did post “game over” when it wasn’t over yet.
I guess part of the reason it pissed me off so much was because I listen to the MLB Radio feed and a lot of times I really am several seconds behind, so I figured he must have heard the final out before I did.
It’s one thing to say “we’re gonna lose!” if you’re pessimistic, but to actually say “we lost” when we haven’t yet, that ticks me off.
formerly known as mdl
down by two, I mean
ie, HR wins it, double ties it, single keeps it alive, out loses.
formerly known as mdl
It's different when I'm at the game
At home, I less tainted by the hope of surrounding fans. I’ve seen enough times where we don’t come through to expect the likely outcome. It’s like needing a runner-runner (
K-Fraud post-game celebration
I hope he was saying “Yay, we won even though I sucked”. Because anything else would be dishonest.
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
that was nothing compared to seattle,
he’s a joke. every game after a save should start with izturis getting beaned (as long as izturis is gonna hit leadoff HRs every game)
Jeremy was safe. He jumped over the tag.
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"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
In reply to iglew above, obviously
my AN-fu fails
"Evidently, a large number of people said, 'We really need more vermin at the ballpark, Artie.'" - Nick (AN), 10/7/07
Suzuki
At least we didn’t have to watch Suzuki bat in the bottom of the ninth, he definitely would have finished the game with a weak grounder to short. With Carlos Gonzalez at least we felt he could have won the game.
My real problem tonight besides bad fielding
not blocking the palte, etc…..
Is the A’s do not play solid fundamental baseball. Not advancing the runners when the odds are on our side, less than 1 out when trying to get back in the game, and late in the game….....why did Geren not try to have Davis even fake running, let alone hit and run, especially when Car-Gon had a 3-1 count!
Chances are K-Hole is gonna throw a fast ball, which he did. And if Geren is on top of it, he sends Raj whether or not Gonzales hits the ball or not. It just seems like a waste to even put Davis in at that point…..why not put some added pressure on the pitcher, especially when the A’s have a history of making life tough for K-Hole?????
Maybe it is just me but sometimes I feel that Bob Geren lacks imagination and preparation in games like these and Sciosia is a step ahead of him just about every single time in close games….........Fuck to holy hell, I am so frustrated~~
Alright, time to breathe…..........Go A’s!
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