Open Game Thread - Game 63: A's vs. Angels (cont.)
by monkeyball on Jun 8, 2008 2:35 PM PDT
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PrintA'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."
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."
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
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
He is played way to much for a guy struggling like he is.
He couldnt hit my wiffle balls right now.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 8, 2008 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions
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."
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
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."
Offense, defense, pitching, and fundamentals?
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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
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."
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
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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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
Just do some research first
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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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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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lols I think it's good color commentary
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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
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."
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
No, just a low tolerance for some people.
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I have a low tolerance
for some substances
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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
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
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.
Yeah, but a great KC Royal isn't saying much.
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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
Good, we didn't leave anyone on -
that’s progress. {continues deluding self}
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Embree will give up 2 here
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by athleticsBB4life on Jun 8, 2008 2:58 PM PDT reply actions
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
Embree blows this year
sorry I have to vent …AN best outlet
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by athleticsBB4life on Jun 8, 2008 3:06 PM PDT reply actions
FLASHFIRE
Please insert defense of Embree here
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
We don't need to give up anymore runs here
The offense can’t score as it is
Walk Vlad
Go to Brown
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Those last two pitches
were excellent. Embree didn’t give Guerrero anything he could do anything with, but Vlad swung anyway.
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
If somehow, some way
we score a run, I want to see Street start the 8th.
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BOBBEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!
It’s OK—You’re HAAAAAAAAAAAAAWWWTTT!!!
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
And you're out.
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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?"
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.
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
Oliver will throw a meatball
at some stage of his outing
Lets hope we hit it when it comes
Only on the most pathetic level of reality
Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@
Sorry, can't....
the rest of my Horde hasn’t shown up yet.
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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
Get Street up now!!!
I hated the pinch running move, but hate it a little less at the very moment.
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Wait? They actually PR E-Mail Brown at 2nd?
Wouldn’t you normally PR someone who has actual base running skills?
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.
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are you serious?
they substituted slow for slower
No, Chavy v. 2008 is very slow right now
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especially since the Angels don't have a LHP in their 'pen
Why does such a wonderful man like such terrible things? @('.')@
Move for defense: Not allowing Emil to play OF
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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.
lord
no big hit when we need it
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Ellis took a 3-1 fastball right down the middle
I don’t get that.
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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? @('.')@
True - second such stretch this season
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Raj Davis and Emil Brown:
Your 3-4 hitters!
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Get a run in the next inning and they probably don't have to bat. ;-)
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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? @('.')@
Ellis has no clue at the moment
Even the Angels announcers say he jumps at the plate.
C'mon Foulke get this last out here
I thought Andrew Brown was warming up earlier
I'd like to see Keith Foulke
on the same team with Guillermo Quiroz.
The Quiroz Foulke battery.
formerly known as mdl
If that's not in June's QOTM listing it'll be a Travis Stieb
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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."
What a fucking circus it is
FU Suzuki and take Foulke out.
He is an accident ready to happen
You're aware that Foulke has been really effing good this year (and for his career), right?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jun 8, 2008 3:41 PM PDT up reply actions
He hasn't been effing good this year,
he’s been surprisingly decent.
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Yes, there's a difference k?
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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? @('.')@
Zooks
Is it just me or Angels run at will on us all the f-ing time.
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
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."
Dodged a bullet
I wanted Street in there. When he comes in, it should be 9th and 10th if needed.
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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
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
This definitely comes from somebody who has never, ever tried to hit that type of pitch
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by thejd44 on Jun 8, 2008 3:42 PM PDT up reply actions
This coming from someone who has seen enough baseball that he knows what he is
talking about.
I watch the Angels all the time and see what he does
someone explain
the Quiroz Foulke thing to me
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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."
God I'm slow as hell
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Crosby turned his ankle
The sun will set in the west tonight.
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taking off out of the batter's box
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by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 3:49 PM PDT up reply actions
Tonight
Unless you mean Crosby, in which case it was on his swing.
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Hannahan, Petit, Davis and Emil Brown
Due up next
And he's hurt, btw
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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
Well, Andrew Brown is back, so it makes sense that Street's arm is gonna fall off
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by thejd44 on Jun 8, 2008 3:51 PM PDT reply actions
how 'bout Hunter failing on the dive catch attempt on the Kotsay inside the parker?
by asfansince1989 on Jun 8, 2008 3:56 PM PDT up reply actions
almost got him to bite
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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
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.
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Phew!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gonna be hard to socre with what is coming up but you never know.
A lead off home run would be extra special
Sometimes the least likely candidates get the job done.
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Wasnt Greg Smith a
good hitter in college?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jun 8, 2008 4:01 PM PDT up reply actions
At least our #3 is .333
When we´re gonna have one of those again…lol
One thing I do not expect
A Raj Davis HR.
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I don't know how many innings
it would take this lineup to score a run
If they were lucky enough to still be tied
I would say about the 36th inning
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."
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."
did that just happen
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
That was an impressive way to stay with it
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I'm back on the Bones wagon
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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.
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by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:14 PM PDT up reply actions
OK, leading off: Our OBP machine!!!!
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did the ump just say HEE...HAW
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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."
We making getting out look easy
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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
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.
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."
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.
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."
I watched him yesterday
for a little while. He’s definitely quick.
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by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:26 PM PDT up reply actions
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…
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 :)
Put Buck at 5th infielder!
Not really, but wanted to say that.
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Wow - I thought that was a hit for sure
off the bat.
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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."
Brad got lucky there
Very lucky
Please score now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
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RATS
THAT was the pitch
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
In line for the W- is Ziggy
if the A’s score…
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by One won lost won on Jun 8, 2008 4:31 PM PDT reply actions
back to the woman finding thing
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Napoli needs his mohawk back
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
have you seen his bat?
this year…
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by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:34 PM PDT up reply actions
really really
starting to worry me man
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
not that there's anything wrong with it
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:38 PM PDT up reply actions
CSN = frozen on my screen
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
Arredondo if we can't
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my TV effed up and I missed it
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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."
Walking Vlad
It may not work out, but I sure don’t blame Ziegler for avoiding him.
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.
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.
There, part one accomplished
Now we need to score in the bottom of the inning.
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
Oakland is like 80 today
Perfect.
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by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Ziggy roxorz my boxorz,
By which I mean, he’s awesome. Was great to see him pitch for the first time too.
Great stuff Brad!!!!
Now can we get 3 errors in a row so we can score
Hannahan: If you will just
park one over the wall I will buy you a beer and a new liver.
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now * that's * generous!
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by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:48 PM PDT up reply actions
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
Bootcheck
Our lineup is lame, but we have a chance against this guy.
Everyone "owns" Bootlick
we’re part of the syndicate though
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by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 4:54 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
I guess I know who turned off his 'adult filter' in Google's image search
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*insert comment about the least likely blah blah blah*
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The lights are on again
We aren’t getting outs anymore!
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
If this was April I'd be very confident right now.
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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
Come on Travis
Get on base
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
nope
I still claim it wasn’t stupid… obviously not smart, but not stupid
Many of us could benefit
from a brisk 30-minute walk.
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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
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
ELLIS SLAM OFF THE YELLOW THING
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by Flashfire on Jun 8, 2008 5:00 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
Hahahaha
hahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!
A’s win!!!!
"We were s--, pathetic," Guillen growled early in spring training. "We hit too many home runs."
That makes up for the other at bats
God, did we need that
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.
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
I guess My 13: Los Angeles knew
that was coming… the feed was cut with Ellis walking to the plate…
Wow!
Walk off grand slam by Ellis?!?
On the list of predicted walkoff plays, that was about 500th.
Awesome.
formerly known as mdl
And Brad Ziegler gets his first Major League win!
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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.
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nuff said
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
I have GOT to get myself some TV service.
"God doesn't pay attention to your cute little hypotheticals." -- Jeff from LL
I give credit to Harden, cos´ we haven´t lost yet when he started
But Ellis and Ziggy are fine too…
amen! LOVE that guy!
"optimism 1 pessimism 0" ~Dirk
by 149 on Jun 8, 2008 5:05 PM PDT up reply actions
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.
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."
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."
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
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
I had turned away
and when I came back, I was sure they were showing a replay of MaEl’s last walkoff!
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.
Can I be the captain
"The two of them deserve each other. One's a born liar, the other's convicted."
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.
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
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
DAMN MY 13 LOS ANGELES
Like i needed another reason to hate the Angels!
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
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.
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!!!
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.
Consider it done mate!
And just for good measure I’ll have Mike Sciosia driving the train that takes the plunge! “All aboard!”
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
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?
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
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^))
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