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Open Game Thread - Game 63: A's vs. Angels (cont.)

A's trail 3-2 going to the bottom of the 6th. Harden started strong, then got a little shaky with his control after walking Anderson and surrendering a preposterous HR to Vlad. A's got one back on an RBI single by Patrol Craft.

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good call on sticking the link when announcing new thread

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

perhaps you can pass that protocol onto the others

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 2:52 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the Others?

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 8, 2008 2:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I don't get it

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 2:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

You mean you're "Lost"?

"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM

by Elvez on Jun 8, 2008 3:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lolz stop it

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jeremy Beecher

wants the A’s to win…

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 8, 2008 3:51 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ugh let's vent

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Suzuki reminds of AJ Hinch

basically he F’n sucks

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jun 8, 2008 2:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

guys

everyone’s forgetting this year isn’t about winning the division over development. Anyone remember how crappy Ramon was for a while?

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:01 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I agree!

Everything that happens today is for 2009.

A's, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Jun 8, 2008 3:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

2009 is very positive thinking

Im think more like 2010 at the very earliest. There are a ton of non pitchers in the A’s system that need to prove they belong on the MLB level. By 2010-2011 I think you will have a better idea of what kind of players you have in Suzuki, Gonzales, Barton, just to name a few.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 8, 2008 3:09 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

we'll probably

be better in 09 than in 08…so given that I’m thinking that a division is reasonable. Not that it isn’t this year…but clearly we see where the guys come up short vs Anaheim

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Offense, defense, pitching, and fundamentals?

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 8, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What makes you think that

the A’s will be better in 09? Im not sold on that theory, you wont have Sweeney or Frank Thomas. Plus it next year you probably wont have a guy like Emil brown that carries your team for the first 6 weeks.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 8, 2008 3:17 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No,

instead of Emil it will be Patrol Craft. And who’s to say the A’s won’t have a guy like Sweeney? What if Jack Cust gets off to a hot start? There’s plenty to think that the A’s will be better…..Suzuki will have another year under his belt, as will Ryan Sweeney…..usually young teams with potential get better year to year…have you not been an A’s fan more than two years?

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Common sense?

Young team improving?

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by Flashfire on Jun 8, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Common sense

would say that Barton would be better then he is right now. Unfortunatly at the MLB level you have to prove that you belong. Your telling me that this time next year that you expect the A’s to be better then 4 games over .500? You guys dont expect alot do you?

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 8, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No, common sense would not say that.

Barton’s in his first full season in the majors and most people at that level are going to struggle. I expect him to get through it because he’s hit too well at every level he’s played in to keep going like this. He has to adjust.

Maybe you should stick to talking about beer and chicks. That seems to be more your area of expertise.

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by Flashfire on Jun 8, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im funny like that

i want to see the player do it between the lines. I dont give guys like Millidge the Triple crown becuase everyone kisses his ass. THis is a blog full of fans, not any of us know more then anyone else. It s not like your fuckin top A’s scout and you know all things baseball.So I will state my opinion early and often.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 8, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just do some research first

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm not aware of anyone giving Milledge the Triple Crown for anything

And yes, it is a blog full of fans, but some people here sure as hell know more than others.

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by Flashfire on Jun 8, 2008 3:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you tool lols ;)

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:33 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ehh. I've been getting tired of this Bubba The Love Sponge wannabe...

...going on about beer, chicks, and personal information that goes past the boundaries of TMI.

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by Flashfire on Jun 8, 2008 3:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lols I think it's good color commentary

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:35 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Flashfire

Kind of seems like an uptight dude. Mr. serious or some shit.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 8, 2008 3:37 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

hahahahaha

I was kind of thinking that earlier but then I Realized I seem like an asshole and you seem like Bubba apparently

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Im not sure what that means

but I kind like it. Isnt Bubba a southern thing like “Homie” or something.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 8, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have a low tolerance

for some substances

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dude dont talk about

that kind of stuff. TMI. dont want uny panties to get caught in anyones crack.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 8, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Havent you been a fan more then 2 years?

What happened last year? It was suppose to be a great year and dont say injuries. Thats what happens when you sign guys that are injury prone, now thats common sense.

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 8, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh ok,

so barring a ton of injuries they’ll improve next year.

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Until we are eliminated, the team should be thinking of winning the division

Also, its not like his back-up is some has been. Bowen is also a young catcher, why doesn’t he get a chance. His numbers are similar to Suzuki.

by Yellowhorse on Jun 8, 2008 3:13 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ed Zachary!

(One of my favorite jokes.)

"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM

by Elvez on Jun 8, 2008 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Good, we didn't leave anyone on -

that’s progress. {continues deluding self}

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by Nico on Jun 8, 2008 2:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Embree will give up 2 here

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jun 8, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

as i turn my attention back to the game

I see Mr. Embree (feel mild alarm course thru soul) and look up and see, enough a yellow dot on first and one out.

alaska A

by ak_A on Jun 8, 2008 3:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Pitcher A: 5 IP, 83 pitches, 7 hits, 4 BB, 3 ER, 1 HR

Pitcher B: 6 IP, 99 pitches, 6 hits, 3 BB, 3 ER, 1 HR

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 8, 2008 3:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Embree blows this year

sorry I have to vent …AN best outlet

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jun 8, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

FLASHFIRE

Please insert defense of Embree here

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

-1

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

by Jennifer on Jun 8, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lols

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Walk Vlad

Go to Brown

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 8, 2008 3:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Or not

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 8, 2008 3:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Phew!!

Now can we score a run or ten

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 3:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Those last two pitches

were excellent. Embree didn’t give Guerrero anything he could do anything with, but Vlad swung anyway.

by bear88 on Jun 8, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I apologize to Mr. Embree, for now

"just a beating heart ... plasma that we'll put into our uniform." - Billy Beane

by athleticsBB4life on Jun 8, 2008 3:12 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

If somehow, some way

we score a run, I want to see Street start the 8th.

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 8, 2008 3:13 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

BOBBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!

It’s OK—You’re HAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWTTT!!!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 8, 2008 3:14 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And you're out.

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 8, 2008 3:15 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Poppy sent me a video of that girl

from Friday’s game. I thought Poppy was lying. Boy, was I wrong.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 8, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had my first real live experience with her Friday night as well.

Which means Poppy was close – I was in 216 with a couple friends.

She’s annoying that’s for sure, but I’ll give her on thing – she’s consistent as hell. Every. Single. At-Bat. Every. Single. Pitch.

She loves her some BoCro.

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 8, 2008 6:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

She sent me a copy as well

I’m thinking about changing my name to “Bobby.”

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 8, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oliver will throw a meatball

at some stage of his outing

Lets hope we hit it when it comes

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 3:18 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Racist.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 8, 2008 3:20 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, can't....

the rest of my Horde hasn’t shown up yet.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 8, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know, I guess that was racist to white people.

But Al Davis just seems like a thief to me.

by Zonis on Jun 8, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOL

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 8, 2008 3:21 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YES!!!

Chavy, GREAT to have you back!

That’s two BIG hits today!!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 8, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Get Street up now!!!

I hated the pinch running move, but hate it a little less at the very moment.

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 8, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Chavy!!!!

Way to come through man

by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 8, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

nice snag

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:22 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wait? They actually PR E-Mail Brown at 2nd?

Wouldn’t you normally PR someone who has actual base running skills?

by Zonis on Jun 8, 2008 3:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Defensive replacement?

Emil is good at DH.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 8, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Foot speed - Chavy is the DH anyway

Given that Street hasn’t been for a while and has a day off tomorrow, give him the 8th and 9th and give yourself two innings to win it before going to Foulke, Brown, etc.

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 8, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

are you serious?

they substituted slow for slower

by uclabruin on Jun 8, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

No, Chavy v. 2008 is very slow right now

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 8, 2008 3:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

especially since the Angels don't have a LHP in their 'pen

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 8, 2008 3:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Darren Oliver

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

who was just removed from the game

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 8, 2008 3:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Darren Oliver

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

wtf is up with tht move

The A's colors are green and gold.

by mikeA on Jun 8, 2008 3:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Move for defense: Not allowing Emil to play OF

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 8, 2008 3:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Anyone notice

that Cust has truly been only 3 outcomes for his last ten at-bats, only one ab this series has been something else.

by GeorgiaBoy on Jun 8, 2008 3:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

lord

no big hit when we need it

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ellis took a 3-1 fastball right down the middle

I don’t get that.

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 8, 2008 3:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ellis looks absolutely lost at the plate right now

No idea what’s coming, no idea what to do when the pitch gets there.

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 8, 2008 3:27 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Word.

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

by Jennifer on Jun 8, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

True - second such stretch this season

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 8, 2008 3:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Raj Davis and Emil Brown:

Your 3-4 hitters!

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 8, 2008 3:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I don't know where the heart of the batting order is.

But I know where the A’s are.

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 8, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

... in my nightmares...

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

by Jennifer on Jun 8, 2008 3:30 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

lols

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:31 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ellis has no clue at the moment

Even the Angels announcers say he jumps at the plate.

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 3:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Foulke get this last out here

I thought Andrew Brown was warming up earlier

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 3:34 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Strikes, please!

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

by Jennifer on Jun 8, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yay

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We are the Circus!

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I'd like to see Keith Foulke

on the same team with Guillermo Quiroz.

The Quiroz Foulke battery.

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by iglew on Jun 8, 2008 3:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I hate when I don't get it

and it happens all to often

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

too often *shit*

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

What a fucking circus it is

FU Suzuki and take Foulke out.

He is an accident ready to happen

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 3:37 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

He hasn't been effing good this year,

he’s been surprisingly decent.

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 8, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, there's a difference k?

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

you can relax now

for the next few minutes

by Tizoc on Jun 8, 2008 3:39 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

good idea

When Zonis relaxes, it gives us a little slack to re-tighten his restraints.

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 8, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Zooks

Is it just me or Angels run at will on us all the f-ing time.

by uclabruin on Jun 8, 2008 3:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whew, close call

A’s got out of the inning unscathed, but you still managed to find something negative to say.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 8, 2008 3:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Former Red Sox

Screw ‘em both! (Just kidding).

A's, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Jun 8, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

saw a blind dude and some other dude come into the bar last night with green BoSox jersey's on

I think the blind dude wasn’t really blind

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dodged a bullet

I wanted Street in there. When he comes in, it should be 9th and 10th if needed.

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 8, 2008 3:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Sweeney led off for Sacramento, went 2-4

only other player of note in the game was Gio Gonzalez, who had yet another pathetic game.

5 IP, 4 Runs, 2 Earned, 5 Walks, 5 Hits, 3 Strikeouts. ERA now at 5.71

by Zonis on Jun 8, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yeah

I love all the bozos talking about calling up Gonzalez this year

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Message to Barton

Shileds throws the 2 seamer on inside part of plate and it usually comes back and gets the corner.

Do Not look at it for strike 3

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 3:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

well he didn't look

he swung for Strike 3

by Zonis on Jun 8, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

someone explain

the Quiroz Foulke thing to me

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Really lame pun,

requires pronouncing “Quiroz” wrong.

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by iglew on Jun 8, 2008 3:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

terrible.

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Say it

Oh, okay.

“Queer as Folk.”

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by Flashfire on Jun 8, 2008 3:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah I got it after I asked like 10 times.

Coming from you I’m surprised you didn’t start a freedom of sexuality rant or something.

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:47 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I get it now

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:44 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

God I'm slow as hell

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:45 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

wow...

I logged in just in time.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 3:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Crosby turned his ankle

The sun will set in the west tonight.

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by Flashfire on Jun 8, 2008 3:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

man o glass

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 3:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

taking off out of the batter's box

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Tonight

Unless you mean Crosby, in which case it was on his swing.

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by Flashfire on Jun 8, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

The big boppers

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Winning run at third

so nice work Street, you’re about to lose the game!

by Zonis on Jun 8, 2008 3:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

And he's hurt, btw

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 8, 2008 3:50 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

no, not again!

street hurt? we’are all gonna die!

by asfansince1989 on Jun 8, 2008 3:50 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

maybe not - A's thought he was

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 8, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

How is it gunna fall off?

He’s the closer for a team that can’t win

by Zonis on Jun 8, 2008 3:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

{tightens straps again}

Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@

by monkeyball on Jun 8, 2008 3:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

arte de patrulla!

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOLZ

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Jinx

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:58 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:57 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

almost got him to bite

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

como se dice "patrol craft"

in Espanol?

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 3:56 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

arte de patrulla!

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 3:59 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I think that might be the wrong kind of craft.

by drmmerchk on Jun 8, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

ah,

I was being literal. It’s a much cooler nickname in Spanish

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

whew

just got out of that one. classic street!

by phastphill on Jun 8, 2008 3:57 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Nice.

"I'm going to take a camera crew and march into Billy Beane's office and demand to know why instituting his newfangled cost-saving measures means that the run manufacturing plant had to get shut down." FJM

by Elvez on Jun 8, 2008 3:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Aw yeah!

Let’s go, A’s!

A's, baby!

by Coach Cleats on Jun 8, 2008 3:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I like how Ken said

“In the 9th, it’ll be Hannahan, Petit, and Raj Davis…and then if anyone gets on, Emil Brown.” I guess Hannahan could get on.

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 8, 2008 3:58 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Phew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Gonna be hard to socre with what is coming up but you never know.

A lead off home run would be extra special

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 3:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Raj Davis IF single

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ray Fosse

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

At least our #3 is .333

When we´re gonna have one of those again…lol

by vieira on Jun 8, 2008 4:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Kotchman is such a bitch

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:03 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Well that was unfortunately incredibly predictable.

by drmmerchk on Jun 8, 2008 4:04 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

PROPS to Barton

for not trying to field that

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

See, PROOF

The A’s will be better in ‘09 than ‘08

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

did that just happen

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:09 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

TRADE JOE BLANTON

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Cros would not have made

a) that stop
b) that throw

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I disagree

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm back on the Bones wagon

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

and cros would have caught that line drive in the 8th too.

by phastphill on Jun 8, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK

you’re right, he would’ve thrown…. over Barton’s head

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:11 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

just a personal observation

but Cros has a hard time throwing across his body when moving to his right. This is, in my unscientific observation, when he makes his worst throws to 1st.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

of course

you try doing that with a turned ankle

by Tizoc on Jun 8, 2008 4:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK, leading off: Our OBP machine!!!!

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 8, 2008 4:11 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

did the ump just say HEE...HAW

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:15 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ha

I prefer howdy dooty!

by phastphill on Jun 8, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

LOLS

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:16 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

boy

4.5 back looks a lot better than 6.5`

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:16 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We making getting out look easy

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 8, 2008 4:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ellis had a good pitch to hit

which he looked at and Buck should have swung at at least 2 of the 4 he looked out.

Have to hold them down and hope next time

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 4:19 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

is there anyone in our lineup

are happy to see up? Or you think has a chance of getting a hit?

Maybe CarGo, but that’s only b/c he’s an unknown entity.

by GeorgiaBoy on Jun 8, 2008 4:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we essentially suck offensively,

and Geren took our offense out in a big gamble

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:24 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

most of our guys have aout 20 to 30% chance of getting a hit.

to answer your question, i’m pretty happy to see cargon, buck occasionally, hannahan and barton rarely, brown davis ellis & suzuki almost never.

by phastphill on Jun 8, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Lolz I think

most guys have a 20-30% chance of getting a hit. I think it’s guys like Chipper Jones, who’s got over a 40% chance of getting a hit are the type who really stand out. lolz

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

C'mon Brown

WTF are you doing out there

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 4:23 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Ziggy comes in!

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 8, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no pressure

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ok, conflicting emotions

Zigg7 is an AN Favorite, and has an ERA of 0.00…

But he’s allowed a ton of inherited runners to score…

by Zonis on Jun 8, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

he had a few on base the other day when he came in

friday i think? gave up a sac fly and no other runs.

let’s hope for that, minus the sac fly, today :)

by phastphill on Jun 8, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Bar Mitzvah

Today he becomes a man.

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 8, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Put Buck at 5th infielder!

Not really, but wanted to say that.

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 8, 2008 4:25 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

no kidding

I think he looked at a strike today ZOMG!

by phastphill on Jun 8, 2008 4:27 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

YEPPERS

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow - I thought that was a hit for sure

off the bat.

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 8, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Very very nice!

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 8, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Woo Hoo! Way to go Ziggy!!!!

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Jun 8, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I have a special place in my heart

for made-up-of-different-stuff-guy

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Petit can sure play short well

Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?

by baseb3383 on Jun 8, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Brad got lucky there

Very lucky

Please score now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 4:29 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The second-best part of that play

was leaving Vlad in the on-deck circle.

by bear88 on Jun 8, 2008 4:30 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Thank you, in advance,

for scoring in the bottom of the 11th and not facing Vlad in the 12th.

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 8, 2008 4:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

RATS

THAT was the pitch

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:30 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

In line for the W- is Ziggy

if the A’s score…

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

by One won lost won on Jun 8, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

HEE...HAW!

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

CarGon Gonzo?

walk off HR for the rook, maybe.

by asfansince1989 on Jun 8, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

patrolcraft

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

back to the woman finding thing

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Napoli needs his mohawk back

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:33 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

really really

starting to worry me man

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

up to Zooks. oh my

Proud mommy of "mini-kapers"

by kapers on Jun 8, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

zooksucks

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:35 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

a strikeout?

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Gaudin.

Zooks got a hanging slider that AB – grrrr….

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 8, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

CSN = frozen on my screen

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:36 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

ok what happened

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

the good news

bootlick warming up if we can hold off halo bats

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Arredondo if we can'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 8, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

my TV effed up and I missed it

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:38 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

yay

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:39 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

this is going on too long I gotta split.

bye

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 4:40 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Walking Vlad

It may not work out, but I sure don’t blame Ziegler for avoiding him.

by bear88 on Jun 8, 2008 4:41 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

It's sunny here

but I’m dressed for a run myself. Unfortunately, the game is dragging on so long that I will have to pick up my daughter instead – unless the game ends soon.

by bear88 on Jun 8, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm trying to be optimistic

We could win quick in the bottom of the inning. I’d have time for a quick run in that case.

by bear88 on Jun 8, 2008 4:45 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

There, part one accomplished

Now we need to score in the bottom of the inning.

by bear88 on Jun 8, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I'm on the East Coast this week

it’s a thousand degrees… I’m dressed for AC

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:44 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oakland is like 80 today

Perfect.

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

so you're saying

you look roughly like Zonis’s photo above?

by phastphill on Jun 8, 2008 4:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Ziggy roxorz my boxorz,

By which I mean, he’s awesome. Was great to see him pitch for the first time too.

by RenoTy on Jun 8, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Great stuff Brad!!!!

Now can we get 3 errors in a row so we can score

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 4:46 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

pretty P's BFF

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hannahan: If you will just

park one over the wall I will buy you a beer and a new liver.

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 8, 2008 4:47 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

now * that's * generous!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

In an effort to help the team

I will be listening to this half inning instead of watching as everytime I have gone to watch the TV they have done nothing

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Bootcheck

Our lineup is lame, but we have a chance against this guy.

by bear88 on Jun 8, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Our favorite Angels reliever

Buttcheek!

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 8, 2008 4:48 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

we own this dude

the 12th inning needs to be a winner

by KCB58 on Jun 8, 2008 4:53 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Everyone "owns" Bootlick

we’re part of the syndicate though

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Weird thing is, if you search for Ziegler...

the first results are nude paintings by Adolf Ziegler, a picture of “man’s dream” featuring a guy sitting in a recliner while getting a BJ from a hot girl, a cig in hand, and another hot girl pouring a pitcher of beer into his mouth, while watching Germany kick England’s ass in presumably soccer, and finally a very disgusting stomach injury pic.

by Zonis on Jun 8, 2008 4:49 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

The lights are on again

We aren’t getting outs anymore!

by Tizoc on Jun 8, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Whaaa?

Petit and Davis?

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 8, 2008 4:53 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude,

“height=200” is your friend.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 8, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

thats what she said

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 8, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

OK Emil

You have to be pissed at sitting because you have sucked so concentrate.

This may be the biggest RBI of the year for you

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

boy howdy, nice, but for us, getting a guy

to score is like a dog XXXing peach-pits.

alaska A

by ak_A on Jun 8, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Brown wins it right here.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Jun 8, 2008 4:54 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

oops

sorry. I’ll go outside next time

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 8, 2008 4:55 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

when you said that, I thought, "yeah, if it was Kendall, inning over"

speaking of which, after his hot start, the Lasik doesn’t appear to have helped afterall.

Kendall is hitting .246/.324/.330

by Zonis on Jun 8, 2008 5:00 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Come on Travis

Get on base

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 8, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Atta boy, T-Buck!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 8, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Many of us could benefit

from a brisk 30-minute walk.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 8, 2008 4:59 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

thanks goodness

ellisD is up

We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?-Billy Beane on signing a high profile FA

by DyeLongJustice on Jun 8, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

drmmrchk?

We need that shining unicorn graphic!

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 8, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

sorry I was downstairs watching the game… until KCOP rudely decided to cut to a blank screen just before Ellis got to the batters box.

by drmmerchk on Jun 8, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Oh SH**

Holy COW!!!

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 8, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

just no

jason kendall gdp’s

We've never been in that position. We wouldn't know how to operate, I mean, do we get him a corsage?-Billy Beane on signing a high profile FA

by DyeLongJustice on Jun 8, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

WALK OFF

MAEL!

You can't fire me...I don't work in this van!

by BigTuna on Jun 8, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OH HELL YEAH!

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 8, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Hahahaha

hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!

A’s win!!!!

"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."

by lenscrafters on Jun 8, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

MAELLLLLLLLLLLL!!!

I think his wife must have just given birth.

by CoryC123 on Jun 8, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

We needed that win SOOOOOOOOO bad.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Jun 8, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

EPIC SUCCESS

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

God I love that man

and that’s like a billion points on my fantasy team too!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I guess My 13: Los Angeles knew

that was coming… the feed was cut with Ellis walking to the plate…

by buddahead9 on Jun 8, 2008 5:01 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I was just about to say the same thing. WHAT THE HELL! I ran upstairs to check what happened and i read all about a victory.

by drmmerchk on Jun 8, 2008 5:02 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 8, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow!

Walk off grand slam by Ellis?!?

On the list of predicted walkoff plays, that was about 500th.

Awesome.

formerly known as mdl

by iglew on Jun 8, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

MAEL!!!!

WE LOVE YOU!!

(Better than E-Mail)

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 8, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

She's so hot.

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 5:02 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Dude, I totally agree. I love her.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Jun 8, 2008 5:04 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

pig nosed girl

nuff said

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, nuff said. Now find your white cane and dog.

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Jun 8, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I have GOT to get myself some TV service.

"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL

by oblique on Jun 8, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Thank you!

Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream

by Englishmajor on Jun 8, 2008 5:03 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I should put Ellis’s head on his and change it to “what would mael do?” lol

by drmmerchk on Jun 8, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

TRANSFORMERS MAEL!!

UNICRON POWER!!

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 8, 2008 5:07 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I Love

both Harold/Kumar movies

by muffinpryde on Jun 8, 2008 6:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

amen! LOVE that guy!

"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk

by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Is Bootcheck the new Shields? I used to loooooooove when he’d come in in Oakland.

by drmmerchk on Jun 8, 2008 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Just in time

for a quick, happy run.

The difference between 41/2 back and 6 1/2 back, not to mention avoiding the sweep, is quite important.

by bear88 on Jun 8, 2008 5:05 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

now on to the hot chick post game stuff!

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

just imagine

if Emil hadn’t struck out.

by sourstuff on Jun 8, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I think Emil is just about done with this team

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 5:06 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

OMIGOD!!!

FOUR POINTS ALL AT ONCE TO WIN THE GAME!!!!!!!!! AND IT HIT THE YELLOW THING BUT THEY CALLED IT A BIG SLAM ANYWAY!!!!

-Cindi

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 8, 2008 5:07 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Yes!

Now tell Nico to take you to the mall and buy you a new pair of shoes!!!

(Oh my gawd!)

by mrod on Jun 8, 2008 5:26 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I know!!!!

Pumps are so yesterday.

Cindi

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 8, 2008 5:40 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had turned away

and when I came back, I was sure they were showing a replay of MaEl’s last walkoff!

by phastphill on Jun 8, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Do we have the Jaymee Sire fan club going yet?

(Did I spell it right?)

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Jun 8, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Can I be the captain

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

by SwampyD on Jun 8, 2008 5:12 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah man .... I thought it was just me ... glad to see someone else appreciates

what an incredibly gifted and intelligent journalist she is. :-)

I needed a team so I wouldn’t turn into one of the eighty million pink hat-wearing Bud Light-drinking mulleted idiots at Fenway.

by Vacafan on Jun 8, 2008 5:14 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Fucking channel 13 went black when Ellis came to bat

I was listening on radio, ran in there and the screen was black with a KCOP13 in the corner.

I rewound the DVR and it was black all the way back to Brown K’ing

Some POS Angel fan probably had they delay button and pulled the plug as he saw the ball leaving the ballpark

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 5:10 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Wow! from London.

Incroyable. We’re here, just came back from the pub,,,well, actually we’ve been back for a while drinking port, listening to Queen, and watching the A’s. Grandslammer for Ellis! Go A’s!

by alamedaman on Jun 8, 2008 5:11 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

congrats

to Brad Ziegler for his first major league win.

by apilgrim on Jun 8, 2008 5:17 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

DAMN MY 13 LOS ANGELES

Like i needed another reason to hate the Angels!

by OakLgb on Jun 8, 2008 5:19 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Another reason?

You must not post on this site enough.

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 8, 2008 5:25 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

We just can't win one-run games

Good with the four-run games though!

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 8, 2008 5:41 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Here I was going to come up with a long post (or diary)

about how hard it is for the A’s to come back when tied or 1-run-down in late innings, because pinch run and defensive replacements gut the offense.

Guess there’s no need for that now.

by phastphill on Jun 8, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

Would anyone believe me?

I was listening to the game at my sister in law’s house because they don’t have a t.v. (weird, i know) and checking the updates regularly. As Travis Buck was walked to load the bases I had one of my “flashes” where I can see something before it happens. It happened earlier when I was listening to the game in the shower and I knew Vlad guerrero was gonna go deep on Harden…..Really!

So, Buck walks in the bottom of the 12th and I swear to God I could see Mark Ellis hit the first pitch he sees from Bootcheck for a walkoff Granny!!!!!!! I’m so stoked that we took this game and I hope next time it does not take the A’s 12 innings to do it. Big lift for the ballclub, though. Go A’s!!!

by mrod on Jun 8, 2008 5:24 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

I also hope you can see TB sweeping the Angels

and about 10 of their players going on the DL in the next week.

And just for good measure, how about an Angels bandwagon with the 41,000 new fans they got in 2002 going over a cliff.

by Trainman on Jun 8, 2008 5:32 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

Consider it done mate!

And just for good measure I’ll have Mike Sciosia driving the train that takes the plunge! “All aboard!”

by mrod on Jun 8, 2008 5:36 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I was shocked by Ellis swinging at the first pitch

because Bootcheck’s control is so erratic I was sure Ellis would give him the chance to issue a walk or uncork a wild pitch. But today the A’s seemed determined to go “reverse psychology” on the Angels, who got ahead of hitters too easily Friday and Saturday.

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 8, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

No no no

For once I was right in sync with the batter. Like you, I wondered what the hell Ellis was looking for earlier when he took a 3-1 fastball down the middle in an RBI situation and then had to swing at a nasty 3-2 slider. (I’m still wondering.) But this time Ellis had to be figuring “Coming off a walk, with the bases loaded, this clown has to try to get ahead in the count.” Ellis isn’t the most gifted hitter, but he can turn on a fastball when he’s looking for it. Smack in the middle of the foul pole.

BTW, who was it that hit a walkoff earlier thisyear that just barel ticked off the left edge of the LF foul pole?

by Faust on Jun 8, 2008 6:08 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I had no problem with Ellis swinging at the first pitch,

I just didn’t think he would.

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 8, 2008 6:28 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

That was also Ellis

I was at that game vs Baltimore. I called it, too! I was sitting in LF, and watched it barely glance off. Ellis said he would have cried if it had gone foul.

I also called about six other events, so, with the LS HR, I was 1-for-7…..............8^))

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

by One won lost won on Jun 8, 2008 6:29 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

I can't wait for Ziggy's next AN diary

Congratulations Rad Brad

Green Hulk Fists

by oaklandSMASH on Jun 8, 2008 5:28 PM PDT reply actions   0 recs

AN's front page writers are now a collective

1-0 lifetime. I am part of that.

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 8, 2008 5:43 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

MLB pitchers with the initials B.Z.

are now a collective 2-9 on the year.

formerly known as mdl

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

3-9...

Zito won today also.

Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb

by FoolshGame22 on Jun 8, 2008 9:22 PM PDT up reply actions   0 recs

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