Open Thread: Game 92 - A's vs. Mariners
by baseballgirl on Jul 10, 2008 11:59 AM PDT
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Well, hot on the heels of last night's disgusting loss, which followed an absolutely brilliant Texas walk-off, giving the cobbled-together Oakland club a chance to get back into the race, we are faced with a quick turn-around, as the A's try to actually close out a series with a win, something they haven't done in a while.
The A's have a chance to take three out of four this afternoon, in preparation for the last series before the All-Star Break, a showdown against the Angels, which could either leave the A's truly out of the race for the second half, or make things interesting going into the break.
Taking the mound for the A's today will be Greg Smith; one start removed from his brilliant performance in Anaheim last week, but following his less-than-sharp loss to Chicago last weekend. The A's are looking for another solid pitching performance today, while their offense squares off against R.A. Dickey and the knuckleball.
This has been an up-and-down season for sure, and it's frustrating that every time the A's seem poised to get right back into the AL race, they manage to lose a heartbreaker of a game, but such is the nature of rookie teams. The A's could go a long way in redeeming last night's loss with a win today.
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Crosby claims he can be back Friday for the Angel series
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Better turn on pregame
“Outstanding” hitting coach Van Burkleo coming up. Our hitting does stand out, that’s for sure.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
I wish Fosse had been included in the Harden trade
He would feel very comfortable in Chicago.
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 10, 2008 12:22 PM PDT up reply actions
He could even ask himself,
“How great is this?”
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
Unbelievable!
I had the volume up last night for a change and I think Ray said “unbelievable” more often than “great.” I wasn’t expecting that. As always, he and Kuiper were terrible. The best thing about watching the game un-muted was the Jaguar commercial with Deep Purple’s “Hush.”
Root for the Giants? Not even if they're playing al-Qaeda!
Wes Bankston is hitting third.
I think that’s all that really needs to be said about today’s lineup.
Hannahan
Is Hannahan going to get drilled today for the play at the plate?
Let's see a brawl
Then Murton can get called up to sub in for a suspended Emil Brown.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
He shouldn't
it was a clean baseball play. Catcher was on top of the plate.
by oaktownmario on Jul 10, 2008 12:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I think there was also a quote from Raul Ibanez about how it was a good, clean, hard play
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
I wonder why Petit is not in there
Kid has to learn somehow and it’s not like he has never had a hit
There are some in the lineup who certainly are not better than him.
Because Donnie Murphy is the SS of the future
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Shall we cancel the whole thing?
Reschedule for a day you’re feeling it a bit more?
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
And no Sexson. Jettisoned.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:39 PM PDT up reply actions
Thunderbutt in a game thread?!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
You know, with Bowen in the lineup today
he and Suzuki could have back-to-back tag-outs at the plate. And I mean that literally, since Bowen would likely face the right way!
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
Ah the underrated 2 catcher defense.
It’s not used enough.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:40 PM PDT up reply actions
like having two drummers in a band
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
Sadly, perhaps the best nickname for Greg Smith
is “Nibbles”.
FITZ, dude, FITZ.
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 thought Dana was nibbles
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Eveland isn't nibbling.
He’s just hoping the ball goes somewhere in the Coliseum’s zip code.
Root for the Giants? Not even if they're playing al-Qaeda!
Bankston's the 1B of the future now
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Jack!
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:42 PM PDT reply actions
Sexton was released today
what a sad story he was in Seattle
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
Isn't that against his vow of celibacy?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Women of the world have taken a vow of celibacy on my behalf
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:44 PM PDT up reply actions
And they say worldwide unity is impossible
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
If that was Blanton
those balls would all have got thru and a grand slam would be on it’s way
Nice defense boys
Joe should tip better
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:47 PM PDT up reply actions
That's m'boy
Now we have 2 ML quality hitters, counting Sweeney and Ellis.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
-Grumble-
Yer lucky I like girls.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
You guys don't want to share?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:52 PM PDT up reply actions
Well, there is plenty of Ryan to go around.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
No, it sounds like Ryan is. :)
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Not that there's anything wrong with that.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Yay Ryan!
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:49 PM PDT reply actions
With Bankston doing well in his first MLB stint
maybe we should sent Barton down to get his swing back.
facepalm.jpg
why no steal of 3rd base?
Is it just me, or shouldn’t most major-leaguers be able to steal a bag off a guy throwing 65 MPH?
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
Cuz that's a short throw for even the crappiest of MLB catchers
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Yay Wes!
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:54 PM PDT reply actions
Brown's not a TRUE A -
not a good chance of an RBBI here
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
Nice pick, Dickey
Let’s go Jack, sac!
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
only if he doesn't step toward 2B
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Oh, crap
Bases juiced for Emil. C’mon, man, just no DP.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
That's RBI Machine Emil Brown
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:58 PM PDT up reply actions
Yay Jack!
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 12:57 PM PDT reply actions
That wasn't much better
Wow, not a good way to finish the inning.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
A's doing what they do second best
failing to get the run in with a man on third and less than 2 outs.
facepalm.jpg
Second best?
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
by Helloooo 1st on Jul 10, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
was that Ro, or Cham?
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
Murton darn well better be being traded
Otherwise, Beane just cost us a win by warehousing Murton at Sacto.
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
If he doesn't replace Emil on the A's..
then Beane must be using him as some trade collateral. With Murton now in the organization, we have next to no use for Emil Brown. I don’t understand why Emil is still playing.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:03 PM PDT up reply actions
me neither
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
Even if he is about to be traded, why couldn't he have played the past couple of games?
Remember Ryan Langerhans
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 1:09 PM PDT up reply actions
He's an All-Star, remember?
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on Jul 10, 2008 1:10 PM PDT up reply actions
great
we take 2 walks in the inning, then swing at 2 of the first 3 pitches with the bases loaded. Well done gentlemen.
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
Ya you shouldn't really ground out against a knuckler
If you do it means you swung at a low pitch
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 1:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Thats what I was thinking
pitchers are starting to figure out Gonzalez also. He swings at almost everything, so he is not getting much to hit and he has zero patience. Last night he looked as bad as anyone I have seen in awhile.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 10, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Emil and Patrol Craft
Emil’s simply bad, and Gonzalez has no clue against soft breaking balls.
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
A's have been facing a lot of good clutch pitching lately
You just have to tip your cap
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
That's a joke, right?
Cuz I know RA Dickey is.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Sometimes you just have give credit to the opposition
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 1:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Well they've had one inning and already loaded the bases. Let's give them
a little more time before throwing the entire A’s lineup under a bus eh?
A voice of reason and moderation
In a game thread?
Don't blame me, I voted for Ice Cream
by Englishmajor on Jul 10, 2008 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions
the first was sufficient
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
But
Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.
He's got, like, 4 career PA's with the bases loaded?
He’s a rook, man, these are the breaks.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Yes, he's been playing baseball for a long time
Mostly NOT against major-league level competition. He probably did the same thing a couple of weeks ago in AAA and got a 3-run double. He has to adjust to better competition.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
and if he'd struck out looking, you'd bitch about that
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
and follow your lead, presumably
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
He's also playing against people that are equally as talented.
They also have far more experience than him at this level – it’s just something he’ll have to learn with time.
because he's, like, 12 years old, and still learning?
Maybe he’s never faced a knuckler before?
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
Wouldn't that...
Be more of a reason not to swing at the first pitch?
Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.
Yep
there are quite a few of us actually
Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.
I'm not saying it wasn't a stupid decision ...
... just that he’s likely to make a few of those, especially against pitches that he has trouble with anyway.
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
Bitch at the coaching staff, how about
Shouldn’t they help prepare the rookie?
Not if they want to overreact, at least
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
In the midst of all that bitching
I forgot to notice that Greg Smith just had a great inning.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
one doesn't seek comfort in a DAY-GAME thread
Try a weekend sometime.
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
< remembers why I avoid game-day threads >
I think I’ll go check on the DLD
"The Athletics at Fremont" is pretty bad
Bowen
typically has pretty decent AB’s, from what I’ve seen.
The results aren’t so good. He seems to be good at working counts though.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:10 PM PDT reply actions
Sub-.300 OBP
I reeeeeeally hope he gets some of those good results soon.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
It's probably hard
to put up decent numbers when you hardly ever play, though.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
Bowen's a good-looking player
Nothing more than what he is - a backup - but, yeah, seems like good process on most everything he does.
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
I like everything I've seen from Bowen. He's a professional and always
puts in a solid performance. Just a shame he doesn’t get more playing time.
I'd be happy with a SS
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 1:12 PM PDT up reply actions
How about..
Joe Blanton for Hanley Ramirez? That seems fair.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought Emil Brown had the bag pipes
as his batting music. Am I wrong? Does Hannahan have it too?
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
Emil Brown has the Last of the Mohicans theme as his music - it's not bag pipes.
Hannahan has some sort of Irish tune I believe, which is also pipe based.
then again...
...the A’s have played Hannahan at 1B this season. I’m pretty sure I’d take Sexson over Hannahan at 1B.
I think I'd rather see if Bankston/Barton can handle it
The last thing we need on this team is another damn 1B/DH
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
depends whether he's a f'in' competent majorleaguer or not i mean hell he'd have scored us 6 or 7 runs already in this game alone and my oatmeal's burning
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
by monkeyball on Jul 10, 2008 1:16 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
classic
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
Well Seatlle is paying his salary
It will be like Frank Thomas for us. Someone will get him for the League Min., so yes someone will pick him up
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
Is it me or does Hannahan have an incredibly slow bat for a major leaguer?
He’s always behind on fastballs.
Not the first to notice
On the radio yesterday, they said he was very good at hitting – - –
changeups!
He takes those big cuts on fastballs.
Someone tell him he’s not a power hitter.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep, he does
and he often gets them right down the middle and misses them.
We don't cotton to your offense talk 'round these parts, partner
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
I wouldn't mind replacing Hannahan with Patterson
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 1:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Another great inning by Smith, and our good hitters coming up
Hope springs eternal.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
I predict we score a couple either this inning or the next
I predict I am also wrong quite a bit when I predict thngs like this but here’s hoping.
This Yunievsky Betancourt commercial
is insufferable. I want to kill that bunny.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:21 PM PDT reply actions
Remind me which Mariners commercial ISN'T insufferable...
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
This is only the second time I've gotten to see the A's on my HDTV
The first being the Japan series.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
The worst...
Was that ridiculous “Ichiro Shift” they had a couple of years ago.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:23 PM PDT up reply actions
What building?
Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.
He nearly put it on the roof
of a building across Sheffield at Wrigley. It was awesome.
Might as well Jump! - Van Halen
I think he'll be okay.
Looks like he just jammed a finger.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:25 PM PDT up reply actions
For fcuk's sake. Seriously, Beane sold his soul to the devil and now
the baseball gods are reaping their revenge.
Messed up his finger on the head-first slide
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Is that what they call amputation these days?
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
This would have never happened if he wasnt such a stupid baseball player, he's a pro, he should know better. How many years has he been stealing bases? like all his like no?
by Amnesiac on Jul 10, 2008 1:26 PM PDT reply actions 2 recs
I can't tell..
If you’re joking or what..
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:27 PM PDT up reply actions
But seriously.
It does sound like some of us sometimes.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:28 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought *at least* jwnewman would agree with you...
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'm pickin up what you're laying down
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.
Damn...Swooney's Left Hand
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 10, 2008 1:27 PM PDT reply actions
Call up Daniel Day Lewis!
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
If he can hit .300 in the Coliseum, THAT'S Oscar-worthy
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Let's see...
We’re not scoring against a crappy pitcher, and one of our key players is hurt – must be a day at the ol’ ballpark!
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
Agreed
I found out using hittrackeronline that Adam Dunn has led the NL in no-doubt HRs every year since 2004
Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.
you have GOT to be kidding me
You’re a card-carrying member of the Anti-Cust League of the Uninformed—Dunn would frustrate you even more.
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
But
Dunn is the ultimate 3 outcome hitter, just look at his K/BB totals.
Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.
and he's even worse than Cust in LF
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
wow
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
This last week
... it’s like I’ve just been watching the baseball gods stand in a circle and piss in my Cheerios.
Don’t be out for long, Sweeney.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
I'd be surprised if it were serious.
it looks like a jammed finger.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:32 PM PDT up reply actions
all these injuries make me appreciate guys like cust more and more
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 10, 2008 1:33 PM PDT reply actions
It's like David Wells said.
Nobody ever missed a game with pulled fat. (See also: Blanton, Joe)
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
i wonder if sey and brenly pronounce his name right.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 10, 2008 1:35 PM PDT reply actions
George Grande on the Reds' broadcast had it right.
Root for the Giants? Not even if they're playing al-Qaeda!
good to know they did their homework.
i wish gary radnich would do his and stop pronouncing names wrong.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 10, 2008 1:37 PM PDT reply actions
Radnich is a unique talent who should not be domesticated
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
Is that guy still on TV?
Next you’ll tell me Ralph Barbieri has a job.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
I have actually come around to enjoying Radnich
... but that could just be because of all the blunt-force trauma to the front of my head when I first started listening/watching.
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
i enjoy radnich
/dodges green and gold lightning bolt
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
Oh and I pull up MLB.tv because I see Swooney is at bat...
2 minutes later pull it up again and see Swooney is gone. Tear. I see he hurt his finger… hope it isn’t serious. He even seemed to foul something off his foot again when he was batting, but maybe I’m hallucinating familiar scenarios here.
He will be D to D
Dislocated to Dead
someplace in between
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
Awwww....
Gaudin looks so cute in his Cubbie pajamas…I hate the Cubs.
by ElephantsInChitown on Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
i smell travis buck getting called up...
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 10, 2008 1:40 PM PDT reply actions
Robnett?
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
you know what I would have liked to have seen?
Robnett face Robb Nen.
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
Well, back down to 1 ML quality hitter again
Crap.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
who's that?
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
by JJ on Jul 10, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
only he's hitting under .250
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
Just dislocated? So they can't just pop it back into place?
I mean it’s not that big of a deal – i’ve had dislocated pinky fingers.
Yeah
But batting the next couple of days might hurt like a bitch!
But, he will be fine. Might not play again until after the all star game.
Bet it hurt like hell popping that back in!
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
I've had dislocated pinky fingers
They’re best with the Dijonnaise dipping sauce. Avoid the bbq.
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
Sweeney's Left Foot
guy has a new name.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:43 PM PDT up reply actions
If I created a new name every time an A got hurt
I would do nothing else.
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 10, 2008 1:47 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
qotm
"It's not my fault your team's so shitty." -Steve Friend, head coach, Chabot College, to Laney College's head coach, who asked why we scored so many runs after we beat Laney 30-3 in 2006
If its really just dislocated and not broken
you just pop it back in. It hurts like hell, and he might miss like a day because it swells up, but dislocations like that are really not a big deal.
Weird question about Cust
The AN crowd love Jack Cust. Do you think he has a high trade value? Do other teams besides the A’s value a guy like him?
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 10, 2008 1:44 PM PDT reply actions
NOPE!
They will look at those strike outs, and want nothing to do with him!
Most GMs don’t even want Adam Dunn, and Cust is no Adam Dunn
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
You kidding about Adam Dunn?
He’s pretty similar to Ryan Howard… and I’m sure lots of people want Ryan Howard.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:46 PM PDT up reply actions
From Toronto's GM
Ricciardi slammed Dunn on his Wednesday night phone-in show on The Fan 590, a Toronto radio station. His comments came after a caller suggested the Jays acquire Dunn, who is hitting .227 with 18 homers and 43 RBIs with the Reds.
"Do you know the guy doesn’t really like baseball that much?" Ricciardi said to the caller. "Do you know the guy doesn’t have a passion to play the game that much? How much do you know about the player?
"There’s a reason why you’re attracted to some players and there’s a reason why you’re not attracted to some players. I don’t think you’d be very happy if we brought Adam Dunn here …
"We’ve done our homework on guys like Adam Dunn and there’s a reason why we don’t want Adam Dunn. I don’t want to get into specifics."
"He’s a lifetime .230, .240 hitter that strikes out a ton and hits home runs," Ricciardi said.
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
Ricciardi
has been an idiot lately, though.
Frank Thomas comes to mind.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Didn't say anything
about said GMs being very smart!! :)
"I can't wait for tommorrow, cause I get so much cooler every day" - shirt worn by Swish
Ryan Howard of this year, yes
But previous years of Ryan Howard/Ryan Howard’s reputation, no.
Goliath, dissatisfied with his size advantage, decided to buy David's sling, which took steroids.
Cust is Adam Dunn without the average, and that's saying something
Or 40-HR power, for that matter.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Thats kind of what I was asking
Howard and Dunn are gonna hit you 40+ dingers. Cust around 25-30.
by asfaninpismobeach on Jul 10, 2008 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions
So you're saying..
Cust is the poor man’s Adam Dunn/Ryan Howard?
Fits.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:50 PM PDT up reply actions
sounds like a typical buck slump.
but, he CAN do a perfect push-up!
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 10, 2008 1:45 PM PDT reply actions
Or possibly
the infirmary. He’s going to be visiting it a lot in Chicago.
by VORP is too nerdy on Jul 10, 2008 1:53 PM PDT up reply actions
i absolutely hate losing him...
but if he HAD to get traded… i’m glad he went to a team with pinstripes. i knew those would look real nice on him. also, the blue!
(let me have my tiny silver linings, ok?)
haha. well, thanks for making me smile, anyway.
I’m just glad he didn’t go to a team I dislike… I’m pretty ambivalent about the Cubs. At least these pinstripes aren’t from New York.
by whiteshoes40 on Jul 10, 2008 1:59 PM PDT up reply actions
at one point I wanted him to go to NY just so I'd be able to go to some of his games (and cuz of the pinstripes)
but then I heard Slusser talking about how Rich wouldn’t like playing in NY (duh, I should’ve realized that), so I’m glad that didn’t happen. I will be going to Shea to see him when the Cubbies come into town in Sept though, no doubt.
another tiny silver lining: NL = Rich batting! I love watching that. And on the basepaths, very fast.
losing the white shoes is quite a downside though. everyone just looks awesome in those, especially Rich. i’m hoping he gets blue shoes… at least NOT black. i have a tiny wish that he can somehow keep the white… i’d be thrilled.
All time A's single season record
And it’s not even the All-Star Break yet. BUUUAAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
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
Kinda like Little League -
Lean forward from on the base and wait till you see the ball hit the catcher’s glove.
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
45 minutes in and we're 1/2 way thru the game!
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 10, 2008 1:51 PM PDT reply actions
that's not commonsensical
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
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The meaning of life is not so much 'found,' as it is 'made.' --Opus
by The Dogfather on Jul 10, 2008 1:55 PM PDT up reply actions
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... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
why does anyone even lead off against Smith?
What’s the SB/CS against Smith this year?
"To me, boxing is like a ballet, except there's no music, no choreography, and the dancers hit each other." - Jack Handey
It's a borderline balk
But since he’s on our team, I’m okay with it.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
"I think RA has really found the key to his knuckleball, here"
Yeah, throw it to the Sacramento River Cats.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Apropos of nothing...
... those breakdancing kids from the old Missy Elliot videos were awesome.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Kriss Kross will make you Jump Jump
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 10, 2008 2:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Their follow up hit, "I Missed the Bus," was sorely undervalued
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
they had to add Gaudin as a B-side to get anyone to buy the single
... arousing men to burst the chains under which monkeyish ignorance and superstition had persuaded them to bind themselves ... @('.')@
I think it was 75. He's at 89 after 6.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 2:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Undervalued, Indeed
smith is around 85 pitches.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 10, 2008 2:05 PM PDT reply actions
Davis is fast but a bad base stealer
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 10, 2008 2:12 PM PDT up reply actions
11 for 15 isn't terrible
But I hate to see the A’s give up outs like that in a close game like this.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
among california teams, who has the best/worst offense?
i think the angels and their below average production may be the best. ironically, the giants and padres are even weaker than ours.
by put em in a body bag johnny on Jul 10, 2008 2:16 PM PDT reply actions
Please fire Van Burkleo
He is quite possibly the worst hitting coach we’ve had in the past 8-9 years. Our approach at the plate is god awful, lots of wasted ABs when we’re ahead in the count and a shitlpad of popups, a fucking ridiculous amount. Then the whole runner at third epidemic as well. If it happens over a couple game stretch its alright but the whole season is unacceptable. It shows Ty’s methods aren’t working and its time for him to leave.
"Their batters are patient to the point that it's annoying." -Ryan Franklin
It's not Van Burkleo's fault he's dealing with overmatched players playing above their level
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
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