Open Game Thread: Game 93 - A's vs. Angels
by notsellingjeans on Jul 11, 2008 6:48 PM PDT
Email
PrintThe A's open up an important three-game series against the Angels tonight at the Coliseum. Newly acquired Sean Gallagher, the key recipient in the Rich Harden trade to the Cubs, will take the hill for the A's against Jon Garland. And in the spirit of showing off shiny new toys, Matt Murton will also make his A's debut, batting second and playing left field.
Donnie Murphy gets another start at shortstop tonight in Crosby's absence.
The 50-42 A's enter this weekend's series five games back of Anaheim. If the A's sweep this weekend, they'll be only two games back entering the All-Star break and very much in the race. If the weekend ends with the A's eight games back, I'd consider that pretty close to insurmountable.
Here's hoping Murton and Gallagher have awesome Oakland debuts. Let's go A's!
449 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
anyone
check out the photo of Gallagher on the A’s front page? He looks like he’s getting poked in the side.
ohio roots
"Look how far this is from your ‘Moneyball’ theories a couple years ago," Buckley said. "They were drafting all college pitchers. And now who’s the team that got the 16-year-old? Oakland." Chris Buckley, the Cincinnati Reds’ scouting director.
But I thought he lost 30something pounds
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 11, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
Why the black jerseys? I hate the black jerseys.
by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 6:54 PM PDT reply actions
Why does everybody hate the black jerseys?
I see that a lot around here. I like them.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 6:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Black is not an A's color. That's my reason.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
I think of black the same way as white and gray
Plus, I think it works well with the color scheme. I like ‘em. But then I’m not terribly traditionalist about anything.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
If they want a dark alternate jersey, they should keep the green one only
Now it’s four jerseys. One more is just a way to sell extra uniforms.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
As long as they don't do a bright yellow (you can call it gold, but it would look yellow) one
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
And see, I liked those back in the day even if they were mostly before my time
At least they have that color as part of their normal ones.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
+1
They’re cliche and too common.
You can't sit on a lead and run a few plays into the line and just kill the clock. You've got to throw the ball over the goddamn plate and give the other man his chance. That's why baseball is the greatest game of them all. ~Earl Weaver
It lacks imagination
It seems like every team in every sport has a black alternate uni. The green and gold is a much better look.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
I don’t mind them in person but I think they look ugly on TV, and it’s not an A’s color
by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 6:59 PM PDT up reply actions
RBI Machine hitting clean-up tonight...
A’s should score many, many runs!
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
actually
Somehow, that lineup doesn’t make me cringe as much as they had been the last few days.
"Life is a horizontal fall" -Jean Cocteau
Really, because I look at it and think "How in the hell can this team be in contention still?"
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Jack Hannahan and Donnie Murphy back-to-back
“A rally was found murdered Oakland. Police have 2 suspects.”
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
haha...
actually did LOL at that one. QOTM
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Jul 11, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
If it's put up for contention
I humbly request they change it to “in Oakland”
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
I would still prefer Petit over Murphy
and my dead grandmother over DFA.
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 11, 2008 6:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I'd hope Petit AND Murphy get the start tomorrow against the lefty
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
How many walk-off HRs has dead grandma hit?
I’m guessing one, two at the most?
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 hear she has great plate patience, but definitely a slider speed bat
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:01 PM PDT up reply actions
She rarely swings at anything in the dirt
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 assume that her current location would mean a ball in the dirt is still over her head
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Nicely done.
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 11, 2008 7:04 PM PDT up reply actions
She WAS 6'5", 250
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 11, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Closed stance
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
Open casket
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 11, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Here, here
It’s not like he’s had a lot of ABs, but he’s hit consistently.
by JoshinPortland on Jul 11, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
Saw the Beane interview
Man, does anyone else think that Bill looks pasty, pale, and downright tired????
Must be the twins keeping him awake at all hours of the night…...get some rest old man!
and he needs to wash his hair or put a hat on
by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 7:00 PM PDT up reply actions
I just caught the end of it.
Did he say anything interesting? And yes, he does look beat up—thinking five years ahead all of the time must be tiring.
Nature's first green is gold...
Pssshh... Twins are easy.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/15652372@N00/
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
Let's see...The catcher's leading off...
Emil Brown is batting cleanup against a righty…nobody in the bottom third of the order is hitting better than .225…
Alrighty then!
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
Hey, when your catcher is hitting .280 on a team full of .220's...
I’ll take it.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
This is perfect
We wouldn’t want Gallagher to accidentally think the team has a good offense and he can go around giving up 3 or 4 runs a game. Baptism by fire, baby!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:02 PM PDT up reply actions
Why
I felt confident with him at the plate
by throttle mathius on Jul 11, 2008 7:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Yes, that's not allowed.
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
Seriously, where's the fun in that?
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.
Really? They'd rather have Rajai on the roster than Bankston?
Doesn’t make a lot of sense to me. Too many OF’s and too many AB’s for Barton.
Two words- easy out
Two more words- defensive replacement
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
They don't have too many OFs this weekend since Sweeney is hurt
And Davis brings something that nobody else does.
And Bankston has an option.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:05 PM PDT up reply actions
and on the 8th day he created- A's baseball
I am so freaking jacked about playing these bitches.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:04 PM PDT reply actions
What's the Spinal Tap line?
What day did God create Angels baseball, and couldn’t he have rested that day, too?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Yeah really - he doesn't need to pitch a perfect game
A no-hitter would be fine.
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
Why is he throwing up?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Is he part of AN? Ziggy must have told him what an ass you are too.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
My stomach will be in knots
watching Harden tomorrow, but it’s just the Giants.
Nature's first green is gold...
Really? I thought it was weak with the exception of what it represents!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Better than that orange shit from last year.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
+1
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Aw, Duke! Yay.
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.
YAY! MLB.tv = A's broadcasters
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:06 PM PDT reply actions
Do they have Duchscherer player tees at the Coliseum store now?
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.
Too expensive.
Too many letters.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
I'm watching the ASG in the city with Giants fans.
I gotta represent.
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.
K
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 11, 2008 7:09 PM PDT up reply actions
Harden will do well in Chigaco for you guys.
As long as he’s handled with care.
Photography Page | Flickr
I hope so!
I can’t wait to see him pitch tomorrow!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 11, 2008 7:12 PM PDT up reply actions
3 fastballs, 3 strikes.
One out. I hate Chone.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
I feel a no-hitter now.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:10 PM PDT reply actions
Idiot!#%
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice one. Did you catch my apology the other day?
That really didn’t come out too well.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:13 PM PDT up reply actions
I was being funny, not serious. Doesn't work well for me.
by theblackpearl on Jul 11, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Okay then. Now I don't feel bad anymore.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:24 PM PDT up reply actions
Sean has some heat...
and, a better curveball than Harden.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Did Harden ever have any surgery? I thought Jim Hendry said he's never been under the knife
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Harden threw a curveball?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:15 PM PDT up reply actions
Maybe in 2007?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I'm sure he tried it at some point in his career...
but, it didn’t turn out as well as Gallagher’s.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Jul 11, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I thought it was a foul tip? Damn
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions
If he can continue this I may forgive him for the black jerseys
by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 7:12 PM PDT reply actions
Wow, he has awesome mechanics too
Way to go Billy!
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
thought
i would drop by and see how young gallagher is treating you guys
Come back in the 7th and we'll let you know...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Nice to have you guys.
Welcome. Grab some snacks and a drink. Bathroom’s down the hall on the right.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
but Jennifer NEVER cleans it and I always leave the toilet seat up
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
A lot of his pitches are starting outside and staying there
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
Tends to rush his delivery a slight amount though
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Ugh
mlb.tv’s audio is ahead of the video by a half second. I hear the pop of the glove or crack of the bat before I see it. This will frustrate me.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions
I agree..
Do you have trouble hearing the audio on some of the broadcasts? The sound on the Padre’s brodcasts are so low I can barely her them and I have the volume turned all of the way up!
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 11, 2008 7:16 PM PDT up reply actions
I have my speakers and computer volume all the way up
But the volume on mlb’s crappy video player halfway and it sounds alright for this game. But yeah, many times it’s too quiet.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
Pretty impressive for likely being "amped up"
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:15 PM PDT reply actions
He's overamped - but
the curve to Figgins was AWESOME!
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
Looked like the Duke's filthy Uncle Charlie
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
I guess it's true what they say
Everyone has an aunt named Mary and a filthy uncle named Charlie
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 11, 2008 7:17 PM PDT up reply actions
My GOD.
Look at that hair.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Gallagher
enjoy the fastball and when he gets his curve DOWN he does well- but he will hang one or two each game
Does he use a two-seamer or changeup at all?
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
its
4 seam all the way and i havent seen much of a change
throws a slider though
They are so evil!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:19 PM PDT up reply actions
Matt is to serious for that nonsense
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 11, 2008 7:21 PM PDT up reply actions
Who was the last guy to wear #26
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 11, 2008 7:18 PM PDT reply actions
Ground out?
KILL THE GINGER
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:19 PM PDT reply actions
Jack Cust...single?
Seems like it’s been a while since we’ve had one of those
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
Singles are accidents
They’re either home runs that didn’t elevate enough or swings and misses that didn’t happen.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
Emil hitting .306 his last 6 games.
Surprising to me.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:20 PM PDT reply actions
Lew Wolff sitting in the first row of the LF "bleachers" tonight
I hope the guy with the whistle out there blasts away on it all night, drives Lew nuts and gets the “Fan Code of Conduct” changed to ban whistles from the ballpark.
Why does Email
Always pause for a second after swinging? What are you looking at, dude? Run!!!!
He's shocked that he got a hit
I pause and stare for a second, too. I can’t blame him for it.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:22 PM PDT up reply actions
He’s surprised. He’s not use to it going anywhere, except into the glove of the catcher
by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 7:23 PM PDT up reply actions
Well that explains the 97 from Gallagher
The radar gun is about 2 mph fast today. No way in hell Garland throws 95.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
TV radar gun is a couple MPH faster...
than Gameday.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Gameday is quite inaccurate in a lot of ways
I’ve recently been doing some pitch tracking in an effort to get a job with this company, and I tried to use gameday as a reference and it’s pretty impossible. They use stadium guns (which are almost always amped up to make pitch speeds look faster) and they misidentify pitches a lot. In one game I did, they had Harden with sliders and splitters when he threw nothing but fastballs and changeups the whole game.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
Gallagher topped out at 95...
Garland at 93 on Gameday.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
by FoolshGame22 on Jul 11, 2008 7:25 PM PDT up reply actions
Does gameday use the stadium gun?
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 11, 2008 7:26 PM PDT up reply actions
My guess on Gallagher is that
the A’s will work with him on a changeup – the A’s feel it’s a more important pitch than the breaking pitches. If he refines any sort of a changeup to go with his fastball, he won’t have to rely on so many curves he can hang.
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
The change is also a lot safer on the arm.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I think that is the most important reason.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
I was thinking the same thing
Hey, it's a new century!
by cowsarecool220 on Jul 11, 2008 7:27 PM PDT up reply actions
Actually
A properly thrown breaking ball places no more stress on the arm than a fastball does.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Doesn't it depend on the type of curve?
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:29 PM PDT up reply actions
I've actually heard that the splitter is one of the worst on the arm, too.
I think this is one of those areas where nobody really knows, but we do know that overhand = unnatural.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:31 PM PDT up reply actions
Mostly because of the finger spacing
It adds stress on the forearm, which in turn works its way through the arm. Stress at any point on the arm from hand to shoulder will cause increased injury risk.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Depends on a lot of things
Slurves aren’t good, they involve some twisting of the wrist to get the extra side-to-side break which places added stress on the arm. Same with people who hook their wrists when throwing a curveball, added stress. A 12-6 curveball with a follow through like a fastball (i.e. the wrist isn’t still pointed towards 1st base for a RHP) will not hurt the arm anymore than a fastball.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Exactly
I’d also expect them to add a two-seamer; he already has a great fastball and if he added a little movement in situations where he needs a ground ball, that would be excellent.
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
I finally finished the Ziggy Bobble Zillage project.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
AHh! So pretty!
Maybe I’ll make myself a Duchscherer glitter tee for the ASG viewing.
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.
You are all talk. You won't end up doing it.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:30 PM PDT up reply actions
Thanks
My little cousin is in visiting and had quite a few questions as to why I was glittering things.
“Is this for school?”
“I’m not in school.”
“Why not?”
“I graduated.”
“You should get a job.”
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Hahaha.
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.
On Thursday, she spent 20 minutes
explaining why The Fifth Element is her favorite moment.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Someone needs to have a talk with the National's bobblehead authorities...
The A's colors are green and gold.
I'm missing two of the series.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
pretty filthy stuff...
so far, so good.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Why would a pitcher ever throw Kendrick a strike?
He swings at everything, but unlike Vlad, he doesn’t hit crap that bounces or is 6 feet over his head.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:30 PM PDT reply actions
I like the announcing team's outlook
“Getting a power pitcher when you trade away a power pitcher? Billy Beane might have done his best.”
That’s certainly high praise.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Probably means his best in terms of what to get for harden
is how I interpreted it.
However, Fosse loves exaggeration.
My only "concern" so far is that Gallagher
needs to work the inside half of the plate – Anderson and Rivera got too good a swing.
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 don't think anybody should be changing an opinion based on 2 good innings
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:33 PM PDT up reply actions
way to go ellis
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
Good bunt but great play. Shit.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:32 PM PDT reply actions
Harry
Pavaldis does the Cubs Pitch F/X data and Gallagher has a 4 seam a seldom used 2 seam a curve and a slider
and
i was wrong he as added a change http://www.cubsfx.com/2008/05/sean-gallagher-update-5th-pitch.html
Garland has been pretty unhittable as of late
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
Eh, he was trying for a hit
Not a true sac bunt.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Hmmm. Now I'm wondering if Wolff is the guest at the tailgate tomorrow.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
The answer:
20 years
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
Option 3 is the third option reached...
...and the option to reach shall be 3.
Option 5 is right out!
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
For those scoring at home
Or even if you’re alone
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 11, 2008 7:35 PM PDT up reply actions
whats
scoring, i remember seeing it once but can’t recall what it is.
ohio roots
"Look how far this is from your ‘Moneyball’ theories a couple years ago," Buckley said. "They were drafting all college pitchers. And now who’s the team that got the 16-year-old? Oakland." Chris Buckley, the Cincinnati Reds’ scouting director.
I'm hungry!
What’s everyone having for dinner?
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.
Rib Eye Steak and Jack
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 11, 2008 7:36 PM PDT up reply actions
I stopped at Barney's on the way home
Teriyaki Garden Burger with mushrooms. Side order of curly fries. Yummmmmm
There's no crying in baseball!
Oh man, that sounds good!!
pam5981: Patience is a virtue that I do not possess.
ohtobe21likehuston: But you're good at drinking and cussing. Two out of three ain't bad.
it was fabulous
I highly recommend it. The burger normally comes with onions and bell peppers, but ick.
There's no crying in baseball!
I'd go for all that :)
Sounds awesome
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Euphamism?
A little plumbing! Got to plumb! Plumb the depths! The depths of hell! - Larry David, CYE
by Swooney's Left Foot on Jul 11, 2008 7:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I had sushi- spicy tuna, spiker maki, salmon, eel and then went back
and ordered more spicy tuna. Mmmmm.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Same thing I've been having all week, In-n-Out burger
And I swear I lost two pounds.
Photography Page | Flickr
That's good stuff. I had my first one last year before AN Day.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
You must be male
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:44 PM PDT up reply actions
Looked just off the plate to me, but damn close
In search of a new signature. Say something funny and you may see your comment here!
wow we got away with strike 3 there
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
That was off the plate
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
Hannahan!!
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.
Hannahmontanahan
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
Yay Miley!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:36 PM PDT reply actions
Hannahan obviously wants to stick around for awhile.
How’s Gallagher doing so far?
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
So we
have Harden on 5 days rest vs the AAAA Giants tommorow
how many K’s will he rack up?
An inflated sense of self-esteem?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
What if that was already there?
Oh snap
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Down goes Frazier! Down goes Frazier!
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
A lightbulb for your avatar
It’s awfully dark…
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 7:40 PM PDT up reply actions
my avatar used to be Rich Harden
I replaced it with a black square after he was traded….can’t figure out what to put there next….
There's no crying in baseball!
20 pounds of potato salad is in the fridge
Two smoked salmon get chilled next. Then the chicken marinade for the kabobs.
Then that’s all for today. Hope the game is going well.
Hey Ray, there’s 8 racks of baby back ribs, too, I start smoking at Hindenburg at 12:15. Kinders ain’t go nothing on me, man, stop by a chomp a bit, eh?
[polishes fingernails
I’ll show you this marinade, man, it’s awesome, but I gotta run, the salmon is ready.
Speaking of which...
...my friend at work just got back from a week’s vacation in Ketchikan. Brought back 150 pounds of fish (including lots of king salmon) that he caught. Had a blast. Lucky dog…
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 7:45 PM PDT up reply actions
Regurgitation.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
The way I understand it, he had them vaccuum packed...
...and brought them back in three boxes as luggage.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
Little Nam King
Chicken won ton soup for lunch, so nothing, cuz that shit will last you the rest o the day.
Stomper is a badass!
All y'all actually living in Oakland probably have more insight on Lew Wolff than I
Is this “sitting with the fans” thing for real, or just a lame PR schtick that he does a lot?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
He routinely sits in the first row behind the home dugout
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
but it's always in the first deck behind teh dugout
I think this is the first time he’s sat in the bleachers.
There's no crying in baseball!
Need to find one of an A's player giggling...
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Oops...
...that was meant to answer your avatar question. Right answer, wrong comment.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
He get's a bad rap from some...
but I think he’s a pretty good owner. At least he’s actively looking for a solution to the a’s revenue/attendance woes. He wants to win and he seems sincere….even if you disagree with what he’s doing. On the whole, it could be a lot worse.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
So many hits!
does not compute.
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.
Your computer can't count to 5?
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
Her computer has no problem but her brain says
“Syntax error”
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
And you expect me not to be mean to 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.
Just giving you a hard time cuz I like doing it.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:43 PM PDT up reply actions
Hah...you're only mean when your drinking.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Nah, I'm mean all the time.
I’m funny when I drink.
[makes this one a double]
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.
Early start today?
I do like me some doubles…
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
It's not SO early - 8pm!?!
I’m gonna have to pick up a new bottle to bring to the tailgate tomorrow though.
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.
Murty...?
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.
eric patterson
would be a better MLB hitter if given time than Murton- unless they change his swing he just pounds the ball into the dirt
But everybody here screams and whines and bitches when a guy takes a called third strike on a close pitch
Can’t have it both ways
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:46 PM PDT up reply actions
Shows what you know.
Of course I can. I am the epitome of an irrational fan.
"You may glory in a team triumphant, but you fall in love with a team in defeat."--The Boys of Summer
Oh, well, in that case... bitch on!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:47 PM PDT up reply actions
Murton almost got one of those weak hits
we were hearing about.
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
Why didn't they send Smith down instead of Bankston?
We could have used Bankston in the Saunders game.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
Smith? Greg Smith?
Won’t he be needed in the next 10 days?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
Not till the 22nd, so no
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
I should've done the math. I guess he wouldn't be.
That’s a good question.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:48 PM PDT up reply actions
He has all three options left
I have a hard time believing he’ll spend any great length of time in the minors the next two years. If he does, we don’t really want him anyway.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
Because he was the Man of the Match yesterday
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
I also wouldn't have minded Patterson up for Petit
But I’m wrong because Hannahan got a hit.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
What can Patterson do that Petit can't?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:49 PM PDT up reply actions
My cunning plan was to have him play 3B and bat 9th
Be a second leadoff guy and imitate Delino Deshields. Apparently he’s an outstanding baserunner, and better hitter than Petit.
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 7:50 PM PDT up reply actions
Has he ever played third? He's bad defensively.
And even though I don’t think Petit will be much of a hitter, Patterson can’t hit either.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:51 PM PDT up reply actions
If he really can't hit or field we shouldn't have traded for him
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 7:52 PM PDT up reply actions
That's kind of why people have been in an uproar the past few days
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
OK but the A's at least shouldn't think he's useless
If he can’t outhit Petit, he is
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think we traded for HIM
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It's possible he's headed elsewhere I suppose
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
IF somebody wants him...
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
Dear CSN,
Fuck you. Stop playing that commercial.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
Swooney would have had that can we DFA him yet?
by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions
Sweeney would've caught that
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
Yep, glove on the right hand
and he grabs that easy.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 11, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
It loooked like he was in a semi-jog on that miss.
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:51 PM PDT reply actions
Lame
So lame. They already had Jeremy Giambi, Emil, and he did it better.
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
Flat out misses it
How many runs including that one will that cost us
Brown should have had that...
unlike Fosse, I think he made it to the ball quite easily.
Foolsh, the most insane regular poster on AN since oaktoon left - salb
Before now, I was on the fence with Brown.
Now? DFA his ass RIGHT NOW.
"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
Currently Listening: Kanye West - Graduation; In Flames - A Sense of Purpose.
Swooney would've had that.
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
With Vlad on deck, you take the out if you can get it this early
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
Not so early in the game
Even with this offense, you have to hope they’re gonna score a couple more.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:54 PM PDT up reply actions
i thought the same
but do coaches train their players to drop balls in situations like that?
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
Probably not a lot
There are rare situations where you should intentionally not record the out.
That was not one of them.
Last of the Ninth - Photography Site
jamesvenes.com - Blog
If you have the infield in, you're saying
“We don’t want to trade an out for a run.” So then why catch the foul fly – especially with two strikes?
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
POTM
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
woulda been a double play
Email, don’t think your heroics yesterday can just erase a season of futility.
It’s been said before, but… he has a .285 OBP. That’s amazing.
Look on the bright side. I'm seeing the midnight showing of Batman
on Thursday!!
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Urge "overkill?"
Was Black Snake Moan a comedy or a drama?
by ohtobe21likehuston on Jul 11, 2008 7:59 PM PDT up reply actions
Yeah, I did that
Mentioned his OBP after discussing his bad D.
I went there.
Those are earned runs aren't they?
Can’t the official scorer see that any play with Emil is an error? Even the ones he makes?
Ryan Sweeney: I probably irrationally embraced him before you did.
I think the fact that he totally whiffed even though he was right there
Makes it technically not an error. Just one of those bad breaks for the pitcher.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 7:55 PM PDT up reply actions
Yep. One of the rules of objectivity to help a scorer...
...deal with the subjective. Sure doesn’t help Gallagher, however.
I want an A's-Rays ALCS.
by FormerHuntsvilleStar on Jul 11, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
I honestly hate him, he ruined Gallagher's start
HELMET: Sandurz, what's going on?
SANDURZ: It's Mega Maid. She's gone from suck to
blow!
Emil Brown just blew the kid's decent start
Prince: This bores me. Is anyone up for a game of basketball?
Which all focused on Sweeney's finger
Next time I’ll try to capture the whole scene. Rookie mistake.
No, it was great.
Thanks!
Mark Ellis: sent down from Heaven to rob Evil of hits and hand out rainbows
My friend did..she said she thoroughly enjoyed it
by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 7:56 PM PDT up reply actions
I’ll see if she has some…she got back in line and got me autographed pictures, almost like i was there but not
by justarebelheart on Jul 11, 2008 7:58 PM PDT up reply actions
That play by E. Brown was pathetic
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 he did make a pretty long run, but he turned into Cust at the end
When you have a chance to get a guy like Sean Gallagher, you take it!
by WaddellCanseco on Jul 11, 2008 7:57 PM PDT up reply actions
tough
luck for Gallagher there both hits could have been outs
Gallagher must be pissed.
The kid was having a fine start. I like Gally more now since he had to put up with that shitty D.
Can we ban Brown in real life? Please?
"That Crosby kid, as well as that Chavez guy, suck." - my Grandfather
Currently Listening: Kanye West - Graduation; In Flames - A Sense of Purpose.
New game thread is now open
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Jul 11, 2008 7:58 PM PDT reply actions
Here's the link
http://www.athleticsnation.com/2008/7/11/570013/open-game-thread-game-93-c
"The painting was a gift, Todd. I'm taking it with me." -Wedding Crashers
by notsellingjeans on Jul 11, 2008 7:59 PM PDT reply actions
Jack Cust!
That guy can do no wrong. Ever. Ever.
More than just ANtics: http://www.louisgray.com/live/
Cust can't be worse than Rivera defensively, can he?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:01 PM PDT reply actions
JD's tips to catching fly balls:
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions
some kind of symmetry in this game...2-2
both teams get a “triple” on misplays, and the runner from first scores.
Beautiful in a baseball way.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 11, 2008 8:02 PM PDT reply actions
That was a double + advancement on the throw, wasn't it?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Cust closed his eyes at the plate
expecting a nasty collision with Mr. “FirePlug” but he got in under him.
"I never predict anything, and I never will." Paul Gascoigne, English footballer
by One won lost won on Jul 11, 2008 8:03 PM PDT reply actions
UNICORN AGILITY!
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:04 PM PDT reply actions
Wow, they called him out
Joe West making calls from third base. Btw, in the list of a-holes on this planet. Joe West is probably in the top 10.
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:05 PM PDT reply actions
Yep. His nickname is "Cowboy"
And it’s not because he likes the hats
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:07 PM PDT up reply actions
Wait, did they call a tag or out of the baseline?
http://bocropleasestopswingingatbadpitches.blogspot.com/
by thejd44 on Jul 11, 2008 8:06 PM PDT reply actions
God felt sorry for Gallagher and punished the Angels
for taking a temporary lead.
Emil Brown will be struck by lightning in the 8th inning unless he gets 2 more hits
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Certain photos copyright © 2012 by Associated Press or Getty Images. Any commercial use or distribution without the express written consent of Associated Press and Getty Images is strictly prohibited.
